OUR TRADITION, OUR PRIDE.

We felicitate with you our dear sons and daughters as you have been bind together by our tradition.
We thank God for a successful marriage and pray God should continually guide your relationship. Amen.
Saturday 28th Nov. 2015.

Mr. & Mrs. Abiekirim K. Dan-Jumbo

Mr. & Mrs Vincent Atemie.

RIVLEAV Ogu-Bolo Chapter meets in the L.G.A Hq, OGU TOWN today.

See group photograph.

THE QUESTION IS WHY????????.
Many of us today are living very confused lives. We live a life without purpose, vision, clarity or direction. We live a life of distraction, inconsistencies, complexities and frustration.
We are keen on making good success of our lives, but absolutely disorganized and chaotic in our approach to success.

Disclaimer of MEND.

On the 17th of Nov.2015,the Movement for the Emancipation of Niger Delta(MEND)held a meeting in Yenogoa the bayelsa state capital where they endorsed the re-election bid of gov Seriake Dickson and claimed that High chief comrade Ateke Tom was at the meeting and warned the Presidency to stay clear off the Bayelsa 2015 election and even posted his old picture when he was in the creek. This is to inform the general public that chief Ateke Tom is the leader of Niger Delta Vigilante (NDV) and is never and will never be a member of mend.The general public is hereby informed to ignore such statement credited to Chief Ateke Tom from mend. High Chief comrade Ateke Tom was not part of the meeting and he wishes the good people of Bayelsa state peaceful election come 5th of DEC.2015 power he says comes from the Almighty God, Thank you.

YOUR LIVES WORK, YOUR MASTERPIECE.

 

If you sincerely open your eyes and look around, if you refuse to let you subjective mindset and restricting thinking cover your true sight, you'll realize more than ever before in history, this millennium offers the greatest opportunities to achieve whatever you want to achieve and be the best you can ever be in life.

Today we have no more barriers and restriction in business and social communication globally, information on any subject matter is just a click away, opportunities abound across markets, across nations across the globe, individual liberty has become more popular and indeed we are enjoying an era of free enterprise.

Success, freedom, happiness and financial independence has never been more accessible anytime else in history than now!

There have never been more billionaires in history as now and we've never had so much children and teenage millionaires in history as now! Many people with ideas, creativity, positive thinking, solutions and tenacity are becoming millionaires overnight.

Do you know the most important things you need to succeed in life are not around you but within you?
The critical things that make people succeed are not located without but within. You don't acquire a dream, you birth a dream, you don't acquire a vision you birth a vision, you don't acquire an idea, you think up an idea; passion, persistence, power, capacity, wisdom, knowledge and understanding are internal assets; internal values; you carry all these within you.
Although your environment help in developing, shaping, building and broadening the scope of all these, truth is they already exist within you. The outside world don't give it, the outside world will either shape and improve these values, or stifle and destroy them, this would depend on the kind of world you're exposed to and the kind of experience you've had.

Many of us are struggling in life today because we are not paying attention to ourselves. We have no time for ourselves, you personally don't have a ‘me time'. You think being alone is tantamount to loneliness which you think is a bad thing, so every time you're alone your next move is to quickly seek company.
Solitude is one of the most powerful secrets of the great and mighty. If you must succeed and do well in life, you must indulge in solitude. You must have an alone time.
Now I'm not talking about your quiet time, when you pray to God and study the word of God, no. I'm talking about a time dedicated to yourself alone, whereby you talk to yourself, think with yourself and take counsel in yourself.

WHAT IS CHANGE?.
Tremendous Tonye wrote......
NOTABLE QUOTES BY SOME OGU TEACHERS.

Change is when #300 food plus extra can't stand the test of
time on campus. Sir. Rufus Jeremiah 2004.

Change is when over 100 soldiers got missing like Chibok boys.
Sir. Salas Iruene 2008.

Change is when motorist are give self-contain at petrol-stations
to pass the night to get fuel the next day. Sir. Simple K.D 1989.

Change is when the most happiest black people on earth have a
tourist president. Sir Caleb Davies. 2001.

Change is when our old leaders keep on encouraging the youths
they are the leaders of tomorrow but old people keep on ruling,
abi the day no wan break for the youths? Late Sir. 1212 aka
jumping Jack 1999.

Change is when Ogu Environmental Health Officers don't go for
sanitary inspection in eatery, house-to-house inspection etc
year in, year out. Uncle Benedict Tubonemi.

Change is when Ogu CTC chairman declared operation zero
potholes, and cleared all the potholes but after one week we...............
Aunty Mercy Nathaniel 2014.
More quotes to come watch out.

Do you have your life?
Please think about this question, do you really have your life? I've heard statements like ‘get a life’ on many occasions said to people who appear to be different and unconventional especially in matters of socializing. Many also think the whole concept of life and living is about fun, leisure and enjoyment. When an individual is having a great time, you hear remarks like he's enjoying life, when an individual is conservative and somewhat antisocial we conclude he doesn't have a life.

What is life? I believe life is a season or a duration when an individual is conscious, aware and involved in matters of this world. It is a period when an individual is expected to fulfill a purpose, serve a purpose, make something great happen, impact the world and influence things positively. I believe we all exist and are in this world to improve things and make better the condition of this earth. We are all here to make the world a better place; to create value, not destroy value, to make people happier, mankind better and humanity more purposeful. We are here to improve the world.

Today the Senate inaugurated Nine (9) Committees with Senate President Bukola Saraki leading the inauguration process and also joined by members of the Senate Leadership these Committees included;
1. Judiciary Committee
2. Human Rights & Legal Matters Committee

3. Ecology and Climate Change Committee
4. Environment Committee
5. Drugs and Narcotics Committee
6. National Identity & National Population Committee
7. Public Procurements Committee
8. Solid Minerals Committee
9. Local & Foreign Debts Committee
The Official Opening prayer was taken by Senate Minority Leadrer, Senator Godswill Akpabio while the opening remark was taken by Distinguished Senator Joshua Lidani representing Gombe South and Chairman of Drugs and Narcotics Committee.
Guest present at the inauguration included; Minister for Solid Minerals Kayode Fayemi, the Executive Secretaries of the NJC & NHRC,
The Chief Judge, Customary Court of Appeal
and the Grand Khadi of the Sharia Court of Appeal.
Senate President Bukola Saraki in his speech charged Senators on Committee responsibilities as well as the need for ethical behaviors. He also assured the Committees of the resolve of the Leadership to support them.
Distinguished Senator Shehu Sani representing Kaduna Central and Chairman of Local & Foreign Debts Committee gave the vote of thanks and the inauguration came to a close.

Governor Wike directs LGAs to donate 46 vehicles to security agencies
*mobilises community support to stamp out kidnapping and cultism.

In a move aimed at strengthening the capacity of the Police and other security agencies to fight crime in the state, Rivers State Governor, Nyesom Ezenwo Wike has directed the 23 Local Government Areas to purchase 46 Security Utility Vehicles for the security agencies in their communities.
Also, the Assistant Inspector General of Police, AIG, Baba Adisa Bolanta thanked Governor Wike for his entrenched support for the police through logistics and other investments.
Governor Wike who announced the directive while granting audience to the Assistant Inspector General of Police for Zone 6, Mr Baba Adisa Bolanta, on Wednesday at the Government House, Port Harcourt, said that the decision to provide additional logistics for security agencies was reached at the last security council meeting.
The governor further declared that all the Local Government Chairmen have been given specific directives to mobilize community support for the police and other security agencies in the move to further reduce crime in the state.
He said: "Anybody arrested in respect of kidnapping, cultism and armed robbery must be prosecuted. I have directed the Commissioner of Police never to release any suspect on the strength of his relationship with any government official or any prominent citizen of the state.
"On no account should the police release the suspects of kidnapping, cultism and armed robbery without proper investigation and prosecution. I have directed the state Attorney-General to ensure that all legal loopholes during prosecution are checked to ensure that suspected criminals are discouraged ".
The governor added that his administration has taken delivery of two armoured helicopters , pointing out that the state government has applied for waiver because the helicopters will be used for security and not for luxury purposes.
While praising the State Police Commissioner for effectively fighting crime, he urged the police hierarchy to allow the commissioner remain in the state and fight crime.
Earlier, AIG Zone 6, Baba Adisa Bolanta further commended Governor Wike for mobilising support in the Local Government Areas for the police to fight crime.
He said security is an expensive venture, pointing out that the Police will continue to seek more support from the state government. He said he was in Rivers State for a familiarisation visit. The police chief noted that a helicopter has been devoted to Rivers, Akwa Ibom, Bayelsa and Cross River States.
He assured the people of the state of a crime free Christmas and new year celebration ad the police have developed new strategies to tame criminality.
It will be recalled that Governor Wike had earlier donated 64 Sports Utility Vehicles to Police and other security agencies for them to fight crime.
Simeon Nwakaudu,
Special Assistant to the Rivers State Governor, Electronic Media.
25th November, 2015.

Today, the Senate inaugurated Twelve (12) Committees with Senate President Bukola Saraki leading the inauguration process, these Committees included;

1. Education (Basic & Secondary) Committee
Senator Aliyu Wamakko as Chairman
Senator Rose Oko as Vice Chairman

2. Women Affairs Committee
Senator Oluremi as Chairperson
Senator Stella Oduah as Vice Chairperson

3. Privatization Committee
Senator Ben Murray-Bruce as Chairman
Senator Abdullahi Yahaya as Vice Chairman

4. Upstream Petroleum Committee
Senator Omotayo Alaosoadura as Chairman
Senator Bassey Gershom as Vice Chairman

5. Downstream Petroleum Committee
Senator Uche Ekwunife as Chairperson
Senator Jibrin Barau as Vice Chairman

6. Culture & Tourism Committee
Senator Mathew Urhoghide as Chairman
Senator Abubakar A. M. as Vice Chairman

7. Gas Resources Committee
Senator Bassey Albert Akpan as Chairman
Senator Abubakar Ahmadu Moallahyidi as Vice Chairman

8. Employment, Labour & Productivity Committee
Senator Suleiman Nazif as Chairman

9. States & Local Government Committee
Senator Abdullahi Gumel as Chairman
Senator Kashamu Buruji as Vice Chairman

10. Special Duties Affairs Committee
Senator Murtala Nyako as Chairman
Senator Sunny Ogbuoji as Vice Chairman

11. Establishment & Public Service Committee
Senator Emmanuel Paulker as Chairman
Senator Suleiman Nazif as Vice Chairman

12. Sports & Youth Development Committee
Senator Obinna Joseph Ogba as Chairman
Senator Marafa Kabir as Vice Chairman

Chairman Senate Committee on Upstream Petroleum, Senator Alaosoadura gave the opening remarks. In his speech the Senator said:"Our Predecessors in the 7th Assembly piloted Committee responsibilities, we hope to consolidate on that." He then concluded with a pledge of his unalloyed support and loyalty to Senate President Bukola Saraki
and the entire Senate.
Senate President Bukola Saraki in his inauguration speech charged Committee Members to take Committee work seriously, asking them to roll up their sleeves and get to work. He also asked all Committee Members to observe highest ethical standards that every single Senator represents the entire Senate, adding that any Member found in any ethically doubtful position will be sanctioned.
Chairman Committee on Sports & Youth Development, Distinguished Senator Obinna Joseph Ogba gave the vote of thanks and the inauguration came to a close.

CONFIRMATION OF 20 COMMISSIONER NOMINEES BY THE RSHA.

The Rivers State House of Assembly pursuant to the powers conferred on it by S.192 (2) of the 1999 Constitution of the Federal Republic of Nigeria as amended, screened and confirmed 20 Commissioner nominees sent to the House by His Excellency, Nyesom Ezenwo Wike CON. Governor of Rivers State.

The confirmed nominees are as follows:

1. Prof. Kaniye Ebeku

2. Mrs. Tonye Oniyide

3. Dr. John Bazia

4. Chief Ibibia Walter

5. Hon. Isaac Kamalu

6. Hon. Chinyere Igwe

7. Prof. Roseline Konya

8. Engr. Kelvin Wachukwu

9. Chief Ephraim Nwuzi

10. Hon. Bright Jacob

11. Hon. Albert Miller

12. Hon. Boma Iyaye

13. Barr. Monday Onyezonwu

14. Mr. Shedrack Chukwu

15. Mr. Prince Ogbogbula

16. Mr. Mike Anwuri

17. Chief Rodaford Long-John

18. Mr. Akie Fubara

19. Mrs. Ukel Oyaghiri

20. Mr. Onowu Emeka Anyasodike

Accordingly, the House has forwarded the list to His Excellency, Nyesom Ezenwo Wike, CON, Governor of Rivers State for appointment.

Hon. Samuel Ogeh

Chairman, House Committee on Information

November 23, 2015.

ANNOUNCEMENT! ANNOUNCEMENT!! ANNOUNCEMENT!!!.

The Hon Evans Bipi Educational Scheme (HEBES) is calling on interested persons from Ogu/Bolo, Okrika and Port Harcourt LGA's who intends to write the forthcoming 2015/2016 UTME examinations (JAMB), should contact the following numbers for a free purchase and registration of the examination forms.
08025887581
08057025888
08031966833.

19TH NOVEMBER IS WORLD TOILET DAY.
This special day is meant to raise awareness of the 2.3 billion people who don't have access to safe and clean bathroom systems.
A concern friend of Ogu ask....
Do we still have those wooden public toilets by the water ways or the government have built a modern system for us now?.

Please, let us hear from you.

2015/1016 NNPC/MPN JOINT VENTURE UNDERGRADUATE SCHOLARSHIP AWARDS.

17th Nov. 2015

As part of support to educational development and human capacity building, Mobil Producing Nigeria (MPN), operator of Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation (NNPC)/MPN Joint Venture awards annual scholarships to qualified undergraduate students in Nigerian Universities.

Applications for the NNPC/MPN Undergraduate National Scholarship Awards are based on the following criteria:

GEOGRAPHICAL COVERAGE.

Awards will be made to qualified and suitable students who are currently admitted in Nigerian Universities irrespective of state of origin including the Federal Capital Territory (FCT).

DISCIPLINES.

Applications in the following list of approved disciplines are considered:

1. Petroleum Engineering.

2. Chemical Engineering.

3. Mechanical Engineering.

4. Electrical/Electronic Engineering.

5. Civil Engineering.

6. Geology/Geogphysics.

7. Medicine (MBBS only).

8. Agricultural Science (and related fields).

9. Computer Science.

ELIGIBILITY.

Candidates must be holders of the SSCE or its equivalent with at least six subjects passed at a sitting

Dependants of employees of Esso Exploration and Production Nigeria Limited, Mobil Oil Nigeria plc and Mobil Producing Nigeria Unlimited are not eligible for this scholarship

Applicants must be registered full-time undergraduates in their 1St or 2nd year of study in any accredited Nigerian University

Students who are currently on similar scholarship awards from other oil and gas companies should not apply

METHOD OF APPLICATION.

If you are qualified and interested, please visit our website at http://www.scholastica.ng/schemes/mpn

Closing date for receipt of applications is Tuesday, December 1, 2015.

Shortlisted candidates will be required to upload the following documents along with their application in the application portal.

Current University Identity Card.

Current Passport Photograph.

Evidence of State of Origin obtained from the appropriate

Local Government Area and duly signed by the Chairman or Secretary. Evidence of admission into a Nigerian University.

Evidence of current year of study

Evidence of SSCE result or its equivalent.

Names of short-listed candidates for the qualifying test will be published in National Dailies. The candidates will also be contacted with details of the qualifying test via SMS text and email.

Notice.

ExxonMobil Upstream Affiliates in Nigeria (Esso Exploration and Production Nigeria Limited and Mobil Producing Nigeria Unlimited) do not use placement agencies that charge scholarship applicants an advance fee of any kind (e.g. application fees, placement fees, test fees, etc.).

What are the Corporate Social Responsibilities of the COMPANIES that we HOST?

Has any Member of the House of Assembly Representing Ogu/Bolo sponsored/Passed a Bill on Companies Social Responsibility to the Ogu as a host Community?.

If Skills Acquisition, Construction of Inter-locked link roads, building of Staff Quarters, Donation of Computers/Internet classes, Chairs/desk etc is part of the Corporate Social Responsibility to Host Communities, why then is INTELS, West African Container Terminal (WACT) and SNEPCO alone doing that Year in Year out?

Why are the Other Companies not doing the same?.
Is there something we need to know?.

Prominent daughter of Ogu caught on camera.

We felicitate/welcome our own daughter Mrs. Helen Kalafite Adeyemi, AIG in charge of Zone 11 Oshogbo, Osun State, as she visits her home Town unofficially.

We say, Ibosa, mina toku.

Some prominent sons and daughters where seen on camera as St. Martin's Ang, Church marks 2015 PATRONS SAINT DAY,

Our own daughter, AIG Helen Kalafite, AIG in charge of Zone 11 Oshogbo, Osun State was in St. Martin's (Ang) Church as Late Mrs. Clara I. Alli is been remembered  by the Church due to her remarkable service in the house of God before she died.

ST. MARTIN'S ANGLICAN CHURCH PATRONS DAY. SUNDAY 25TH NOVEMBER 2015.

ST MARTIN'S ANGLICAN CHURCH, OGU TOWN.

REMEMBERING THE DEDICATION OF ST MARTIN'S CHURCH OGU TOWN 49 YEARS AGO. The Cathedral of St Martin's Ogu Town, Ogu/Bolo local government area of Rivers state, South-South Nigeria was dedicated on Saturday 12th November, 1966, still has the original Bell of commissioned by His Grace, The Most Reverend. C. J. Patterson; C.M.G., C. B. E, D. D; M. A. then Archbishop of West Africa is also in a remarkable state of preservation. The Anglican Church popularly called Opu-Church. (Big Church Ogu), influence still survives. St Martin's Church, Ogu Town has witnessed many stirring happenings since its consecration in 1966. The Church over the years has honoured, Thanksgiving and celebrated the golden coronation of the King (Amanyanabo) HRM. Elliott Iyayegoseibama John Ada, Loko V111 Amanyanabo of Ogu in 3rd June 1979, the honouring of the Senator representing Rivers East. Senator, Chief. Arc. George. T. Sekibo, Con JP and prominent Son of Ogu Town; Late High Chief, Barr. F.D.Ali, a retired Deputy Director of Customs and Excise Nigeria. His need to assist the poor and needy in Ogu. The famous water masquerade the Odumu was also displayed to commemorate the event in 1966. Congratulations to our Beloved Opu- Church in the mighty Name of our Lord Jesus Christ. Amen.

Happy Married Life to Mr. and Mrs OBAKA ATEMIE who successfully solidify their marriage traditionally on Saturday 14th Nov 2015.

Mr. and Mrs Obaka Atemie.

Mr. and Mrs O. Atemie

Congratulations Sir.

Wakirike Student Union National Secretariat held their General Congress/Eleco Formation for smooth transition  of power at the Ogu Youth Secretariat.
14th Nov. 2015.


The WAKIRIKE STUDENTS UNION (WASU) former president, Comr. God'spower Agbani who peacefully conducted the election advises all to carry out their duties diligently and some of their senior colleagues also gave their encouragements among them is Comr. Boma Jeremiah.

The following are the members.
1. Oriyebaka Victor. (RSUST) President.
2. Daju Emmanuel (ABIASTATE POLY.)
3. Daniel Ibaraye (KSW POLY)
4. Evans Moses (UNIPORT).
5. Watson Abelemakabo (RIVCAS).
6. Sarah Williams (UOE).
7. Prisca Isegboma (RIVCOTECH).

Former President, WASU Ogu-Bolo Chapter Comr. God'spower Agbani.

Comr. JOHNPAUL WORIKA appealing with youths in Ogu and Wakirike-be-se.

Ogu-Bolo CTC Chairman Inaugurates members.


Hon. Isaac ISAAC IBIBEREBUPAKABO inaugurates the CTC members in Ogu-Bolo L.G.A, R/S on the 12th day of Nov 2015, Hon. Isaac urge the people of Ogu-Bolo to continually support the Gov Nyesom Wike lead Governance in his effort to deliver the dividend of democracy, also thank the party Chieftains, Traditional rulers and people of the area for their cooperation and support during his tenure.
He also appoints the following........
Dagogo Alabo,   Council Secretary.
Hon. Francis Samuel Iwaritaribi,    Chief of Staff.
Walter Anga,    Chief Security officer.
Abraham  Derefaka,    Legal adviser.
Gregory Osagie, Protocol Officer.
Collins Abara,    Chief Press Sec.

Hon. ISAAC IBIBEREBUPAKABO.

CTC MEMBERS of OGU/BOLO L.G.A.

Miebaka in handshake with the CTC Chairman.

CTC Chairman and members.

CTC Chairman and Chief of staff, Hon. Francis Iwaritaribi.

CTC Chairman and other.

The CTC Chairman of Ogu-Bolo, Hon. Isaac Ibiberebupakabo inaugurates CTC members in the L.G.A. council.
12th Nov. 2015.
The members are.......
Felicia Jonah.
Eli Obaraboye.
Berthwell Kalachiri.
Miebaka Orabere.
Christial Tamunominabo.

CTC members inauguration by the CTC Chairman, Hon. Isaac Ibiberebupakabo.

Governor Wike declared that he will sack any caretaker committee chairman who fails to improve security and enhance environmental sanitation today Monday 9th Nov 2015 at the Government House, Port Harcourt while swearing in 20 Local Government Council Caretaker Committee Chairmen.
Ogu Town Media has started the sanitation...
Let us build and maintain a sustainable environment in Ogu.

Inter-locked linked roads Phase 2 by ORLEAN INVEST in progress.

Late JOHN ISAAC GBOLUBO burial day.