WE WANT BOLO CLEANUP NOW. Barr. Mela Oforibika.

UNEP "ENVIRONMENTAL ASSESSMENT OF OGONILAND" REPORT, 2011 at Page 53 states as follows " Bodo West is an area within the extensive network of deltaic creeks. Though uninhabited it includes a number of oil wells. The Wells themselves are submerged, while the associated production station (now decommissioned ) is on land. Bodo West is officially mapped as belonging to Ogu/Bolo LGA but since there are no local settlements, it has been regarded by both SPDC and the Ogoni people as part of the Ogoniland oil facilities. Bodo West was therefore included in the scope of UNEP'S work."
The twisted logic of Shell, Ogonis and UNEP is so weird and funny if it were not so serious as to constitute ethnic cleansing! Consider that Niger Republic can cross the boundaries with Nigeria into the desert area uninhabited in Sokoto State and lay claim to facilities there as being part of Niger Republic !!!. A recipe for war you might say rightly.
Can you cross LGA boundaries and claim facilities that do not belong to your people just because the behemoth called Shell wants to pit brother against brother? The Bolo people in Ogu/Bolo LGA will peacefully resist any attempt to take us off the map of Rivers state by Shell in league with the Ogonis (enacting the Stockholm Syndrome). LET THE ANCIENT LANDMARKS REMAIN AND TRUTH PREVAIL.
We do not want a separate country or state. We want justice and respect. UNEP Cleanup of Ogoniland should stop at Ogoniland LGA. Kindly do a Bolo Cleanup as 90% or the immediate riverine area impacted by the 2008/2009 Bodo oil spill is in Bolo territory. WE WANT BOLO CLEANUP NOW!!!

Protest in Bolo Community

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Intels pledges sustained expansion agenda

Despite various economic challenges especially in the oil and gas sector, Intels Nigeria Limited, concessionaire of Onne/Ikpokiri Free Trade Zone (OFTZ) has pledged to sustain ongoing expansion scheme.
The resolve, according to the company, is expected to impact positively on its operations and that of 150 firms operating within the maritime facility.
Providing update of its operations, Intels explained that critical infrastructure such as world acclaimed Liebherr crane has either been deployed or enhanced inline with global standard.
Besides, the company explained that through its parent company, Orlean Invest, the Onne/Ikpokiri Port Multi Centre (OPMC) and other strategic infrastructure are now in place inline with its multi-purpose status.
Speaking through its head of administration, Chibuisi Onyebueke and Deputy General manager, Government and Community Relations, Orleans Invest, David Alagoa, the company said ongoing expansion agenda are geared towards enhancing status of the Free Trade Zone as a one stop shop for stakeholders.Besides, the company said plans are underway to construct an Airstrip to enhance existing helipad.
Meanwhile, Intels said partnership with host communities is to strengthen in the interest of all stakeholders.Under the arrangement, the oil and gas logistics firm has set aside an annual budget of N3 billion for Corporate Social Responsibility (CRS) as part of measures to sustain peaceful coexistence with host communities.
Speaking at an interactive session with Journalists during a facility tour, Alagoa said the company interacts directly with 18 host communities located in five states.Prominent among the communities are Onne and Ogu in Rivers State.
To boost health care in the communities, Intels has deployed mobile clinics to provide primary health care for the host communities.Also, ultral-modern market with 65 locks up shops (34 up and 31 down) has been constructed at Onne waiting for unveiling. Alagoa explained that the company would continue with its community relation activities.
He said the company was making itself part of host communities by investing in the health of the people, sports, road construction, providing job opportunities, capacity building, among others.
He explained that Intels CSR scheme increased over the years due to inherent growth recorded.Onyebueke said: “The airstrip will complement the helipad. We have acquired that land and about clearing and fencing.”On challenges, he added: “We run on generator 24 hours. We are not connected to the national grid despite repeated assurances from various government agencies.
“We consume 100,000 litres of diesel a day. This is the single largest and fastest growing free zone in the world. People say this place is secured but security doesn’t come cheap at all. The United States Coastguards were here and they come yearly to re-certify us. We operate international standards”.
On interaction with host communities, Alagoa said: “We deal with recognised structures. We deal with community chiefs and youths who have government backing. Decisions are mutually taken between them and us. We don’t impose projects on them. We often go back and forth but at the end, we achieve what is mutually accepted.
“When you train one man or woman and that person is gainfully employed, the person also touches the lives of those who depend on him or her.
Giving further clarification on the proposed airstrip, Onyebueke said the project would be located at Eleme in Rivers State.
According to him, the airstrip would facilitate the movement of oil executives to Onne, adding that Intels was partnering the Lagos State Government to ensure that light planes could fly from the proposed Lekki airport to Onne and vice-versa.
Meanwhile, the Minister of Industry, Trade and investment, Dr Okechukwu Enelamah has pledged the commitment of the Federal Government to support industrial firms operating in the country.

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ExxonMobil official, Mr. Yemi Fakayejo (right), handing over a bus to a youth leader in Ogu.

ExxonMobil official, Mr. Yemi Fakayejo (right), handing over a bus to a youth leader in Ogu.

Ogu kingdoms in Ogu/Bolo Local Government Area of Rivers State have urged oil companies operating in the area to improve on the living condition of the residents.

They urged the companies to undertake infrastructural and human development programmes rather than carrying out projects that would not have direct impact on the people.

The community made the call while receiving a community development programme for the area.

The programme, which includes a medical outreach on the treatment of cancer and tuberculosis awareness campaign, was launched by Divine Health and Good Society Foundation and Universal Basic Development and sponsored by NNPC/MPN Joint Venture, ExxonMobil.

The company also as part of its social responsibility to the communities also donated a 16-seater bus to the youths of Ogu.

A representative of the Community Development Committee, Ogu Town, Engr. Omieibi Arnold Davids, said it was necessary for the companies operating in the area to be more committed to its social responsibilities to their host communities.

The CDC chairman, who lamented the poor state of infrastructure in the place, said infrastructural and manpower development were key and the most needed in the area, calling on the companies to be active in that regards.

He said, “The communities of Ogu/Bolo, which play host to some companies in the state need infrastructural and manpower development. Infrastructure and human development mean so much to us. We call on the companies to create projects that every person in Ogu/Bolo will see and feel.”

Similarly, the Chief Whip of Rivers State House of Assembly, Hon. Evans Bipi, who spoke through one of the leaders in the area, Mr. Godson Tende, urged the oil companies in the area to live up to their responsibility.

Bipi lauded ExxonMobil and its joint venture partners for the health programmes and the bus donated, promising that the communities would continue to maintain a good working relationship with the company for the sake of development.

Earlier in his address, the General Manager, Public and Government Affairs, Mobile Producing Nigeria, Mr. Paul Arinze, said the company would do more in the area of development.

Arinze, who spoke through his representative at the handover ceremony, Mr. Yemi Fakayejo, said it was necessary for companies to reinvest in the community in the interest of development.

He said the company was happy to bring awareness and testing for the two leading causes of death in the world; cancer and tuberculosis.

“Nigeria ranks Number four in the world for all reported cases of death caused by breast cancer and eleven for prostate cancer.

“For TB, Nigeria ranks 38 out of 172 countries of the world. Both diseases continue to take a toll on the human race, more particularly in developing nations like Nigeria.

“This is why we have chosen to bring this awareness and medication for other ailments in other to eradicate diseases in our communities,” Arinze said.

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SURPRISED AWARD TO OGU COMMUNITY BY INTERNATIONAL MEDIA.

SURPRISED AWARD TO OGU COMMUNITY BY INTERNATIONAL MEDIA.

Yesterday 22nd May 2016, A milestone achievement was recorded in Ogu. The CDC Chairman, Engr. Omieibi Arnold Davids was surprisingly conferred with an Award of honour for his objective and visionary leadership style after series of investigations and fact finding mission to Ogu by PRESS TV INTERNATIONAL in partnership with AIT, Aljazeera, CNN, and others across the country.
The International media team commended the CDC Chairman for his immense contributions to the development of the Community and how this can be achieved continually as it's one of the fastest growing in Rivers State.
This is what is expected from all our leaders, they say a dancer cannot see his back.

LATENESS TO CHURCH by Bright Owuamalam.

Ever since I was born, I have not seen anyone arrived late deliberately to the airport when the person is travelling. In fact, when the plane is taking off at 11:00pm, the person will be at the airport by 7:00pm, wow! That's how much people value travelling overseas.
But on a Sunday morning when Church has long begun that's when you see men and women with 'swag' gliding like pregnant serpents to Church, they know they are late, but because they have a new armani suit on and the latest michael kors bag, they want everyone to see it. Church starts at 7:00 or 8:00am, but people will come at 10:00am, why? They think Sunday School, praise and worship is for the uncivilized. Just take the test to call them on Monday at 7:30am, you'll realise they are already on their way to work and some will be there already.
Know this today, anytime you go to Church one minute late, you have NOT attended Church at all. There is a register of God, where angels record the name of those who come on time, and you'll be surprised that in Heaven they will tell you, you never attended Church. If Christ is saying 'where two or three are gathered, I'm in their midst', you think He comes late?
The time you give is the time He keeps.
What does it mean to arrive late to Church
1. Disrespect to Christ
2. Betrayal of Christ
3. Disregard to the Church and the Pastor
4. Interruption of an eternal Program
Now consider all these, and tell me they have not sin.
Remember, Eternity's Flight is not a flight taking you to overseas, it's a flight taking you to Heaven.
Don't miss it!
There are a lot of people who are planning to go to Church late this coming Sunday. Let this message hit them.
God bless!
Most of us are guilty of this! Let's make a change of attitude, starting from next Sunday!

CTC Chairman Tasks Members On Service.

The Caretaker Committee Chairman of Ogu/Bolo Local Government Area of Rivers State, Hon. Titus Wakama, has enjoined the caretaker committee members of the council to see their appointments as a call to duty and not to enrich themselves.
Wakama who made the call while swearing-in the members at the council in Ogu said they should regard themselves lucky for the appointment, hence hands should be on deck to move the local government forward.
The new Caretaker Committee boss of Ogu/Bolo LGA stressed that he alone cannot run the council, but with their collective ideas, support and co-operation, he would make a difference and charged them to maintain their peaceful disposition.
While sacking all former political appointees and committees of the council, he assured the workers of regular payment of salaries and allowances as far as they reciprocate by coming to work regularly.      The Ogu/Bolo CTC boss announced the appointment of Mr. Steve Ibasimama Davids as the Secretary to the council and Comrade Precious Sydney Wakama as Chief of Staff.
He also assigned portfolios to the members of the Caretaker Committee which include .Mrs. Charity Ibiateli Cookey, Women Affairs, Gloria Ikalama, Agric; Longinus Gad, Culture Tourism and Special Duties; Hon. Mike Omubo, Works and Transport Hon. Lamidi Tende, Education and Hon. Iweriso Iruapu, Iweriso-Health.     .
Responding on behalf of the CTC members, Hon. Mike Omubo thanked the Governor, Chief Nyesom Wike and the party for finding them worthy to serve the people and assured the chairman of their unalloyed support and cooperation.
In their separate speeches, the PDP Chairman of Ogu/Bolo LGA, Hon. Arnold Davids and the Chief Whip of the Rivers State House of Assembly, Hon. Evans Bapakaye Bipi, who was represented by a stalwart of the party, Alabo Rev. Francis Ebenezer Onye urged the CTC members to co-operate with their chairman to take the LGA to another level by putting in their best. They enjoined the chairman to use his position    to restore peace between Wakama and Kporghor communities.
In her vote of thanks, the Head, Local Government Administration, Comrade (Mrs) Gladys Nweye thanked Governor Nyesom Wike and others for taking the development of the LGA as their priority.

Hon. Titus Wakama.

 

Keep to your concession agreement or stop investing, Amaechi WARNS LADOL

As the cold war between LADOL, Lagos and INTEL, Port Harcourt deepens, the Minister of Transport, Mr. Rotimi Amaechi has warned LADOL Integrated Free Zone Enterprise to henceforth maintain strict compliance with Presidential Directive that all oil and gas cargoes be handled at Onne, Warri and Calabar ports by INTELS.

Addressing terminal operators and key maritime stakeholders in Lagos, the minister argued that INTELS had a concession agreement with the Federal Government to handle oil and gas cargoes and this cannot be changed suddenly unless the agreement expires.
Daily Champion recalls that the INTEL prevailing contract has not ended and experts argue that no matter the extent of investments made by LADOL, no law or concession agreement in Nigeria empowers it to handle matters relating to oil and gas especially midstream discharges of cargoes.
Accordingly, Amaechi stressed that no amount of investment in the LADOL facility will change the law empowering it to operate within the Free Zone.
It would be recalled that former President Goodluck Jonathan in April 2015 issued a directive that all oil and gas cargo should be handled at designated terminals. The directive came just as the National Assembly forwarded the bill to amend the Oil and Gas Free Zone Act to the president for assent.
The two efforts irked some stakeholders in the maritime industry who saw the moves as a ploy to put them out of business and to create an empire for a few stakeholders.
Giving more explanations on the matter in Lagos, Amaechi maintained that the concession agreement is that INTELS should handle oil and gas cargoes and this must be upheld until the concession agreement is reviewed.
According to him, ‎”When government entered into agreement with INTELS, they gave them license to handle oil and gas cargoes, so why then do you take away oil and gas cargoes from where the agreement says to somewhere else?‎ It is because the matter is in court that is delaying me, if not, I won’t support LADOL” “If indeed there was such agreement that all oil and gas cargoes should be brought to Warri, Onne and Calabar, then it would be wrong to take part of somebody’s job‎ and give it to another person” Amaechi said.
But in her response to minister’s position, Managing Director of LADOL; Mrs Emmy Jadesinmi‎ argued that there had been a presidential directive of former Presidents Olusegun Obasanjo and Umar Yar’ adua cancelling the diversion of all oil and gas cargoes to the eastern ports. She argued that diverting oil and gas cargoes to Eastern ports would create monopoly and lack of level playing field for foreign investors.
But analtsys wonders if the directives by Obasanjo and yar’Adua administration will over rule the most recent from the immediate former President, Goodluck Jonathan.
However, Jadesinmi stressed that LADOL has invested over US $500million into its facilities around the Snake Island in Apapa Lagos, arguing further that ‎‎”Our agreement with NPA clearly states that we are to develop a deep offshore logistics base”.
“We have invested 500million dollars and I believe the outcome of that investment is going to create 50,000 jobs in Nigeria”.
“We are the single largest investor on NPA facility in the whole of Nigeria, we are simply asking for our agreement to be respected and be respected as a free zone.” she pleaded.
But in a quick swipe, the Minister said that it could be best if the company stops it’s further investment pending when the case is fully decided.
“I understand how challenging it is for you if we just say stop (investing), but the earlier they (LADOL) understand that agreements made must be respected the better for all of us” “Certainty is the most important factor in business‎, the concession agreement is the law, don’t tell me whether it is fair or not, I will stick to the law”.
“I am not interested in how big your company is, you keep that to yourself‎, if there is no document to prove that the contract was cancelled, I will overrule LADOL” he said. He subsequently directed INTELS and LADOL to ‎get all documents to his office which he promised to forward to President Muhammadu Buhari. He lamented that the rivalry between LADOL and INTELS is creating problems for his ministry. He said that in the rail and aviation sector, there is no much challenge as maritime sector. He said “maritime is filled with cacophony of voices”
Commenting on the issue, General Manager Legal, INTELS, Mr. Mike Ekpele told the minister that due process must be followed, especially as far as his company’s contracts are concerned. He noted that INTELS is operating the largest and fastest growing free zone in the world dedicated to oil and gas, adding that the company after concession has made investments as at 2015 of 1.15billion dollars‎. “At concession, BPE issued a letter to everybody stating specifically the kind of cargo you should handle, this should be respected” Ekpele submitted.

INAUGURATION OF OGU/BOLO CTC MEMBERS.

INAUGURATION OF OGU/BOLO CTC MEMBERS.

The CTC Chairman of Ogu/Bolo LGA, Mr. Titus Wakama has thank God almighty for lifting him to this level in the just conclude swearing-in ceremony held in the council secretariat, he thanked and appreciated the amiable Governor of Rivers State, Chief Barr. E.N. Wike CON, The Leaders of the great party (PDP) in Ogu/Bolo LGA for finding them worthy to serve the good people of Ogu/Bolo LGA, He seek the support of the staffs to join him to move the LGA to the next level in making sure they are on duty as at when due to avoid drastic action on any, He promised to ensure he pays all benefits to staffs.
The Party Chairman, Hon. Arnold Davids also advice staffs to support the new CTC Chairman and work in harmony, The Chief Whip of RSHA, Hon. Evans B who was ably represented by Chief. Hon. Francis Ebenezer-Onye also advise them to work harmoniously with the little they have to put-in their best with wisdom, he said (don’t wait until you have so much before you work), He ask the new CTC Boss to make sure there is lasting peace in Wakama Community now that he's on seat, performance is what gives credit.
In appreciation, Hon. Michael Omubo promised CTC Boss that they will collaborate with him to ensure that the existing peace in the area is sustained and will do all humanly possible to key-in into the New Rivers Vision of His Excellency, Governor Wike to move to State forward.

The CTC members were also given portfolios…
Hon. Michael Omubo- Supervisor for Works.
Mr. Longinus Gad- Supervisor for Culture/Tourism.
Hon. Isreal Lamidi Tende- Supervisor for Education.
Mr. Iweriso I. Iweriso- Supervisor for Health.
Mrs. Charity Akwa- Supervisor for Women Affairs.
Mrs. Gloria IKalama- Supervisor for Agriculture.
He also appointed Mr. Steve I. Davids as the Council Secretary and Comr. Precious Wakama as Chief of Staff.
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The CTC Chairman of Ogu/Bolo, Mr. Titus Wakama has dissolve all previously existing committee and taskforce in the LGA, the new CTC Boss said the dissolution was with immediate effect as the new Committee members will be sworn into office this morning by 10am 11th May, 2016.
All members are expected to be in the Council before time.
Those to be sworn in are as follows...

Michael Omubo – Member
Mr. Longinus Gad – Member
Hon. Isreal L. Tende - Member
Mr. Iweriso I. Iweriso – Member
Mrs. Charity Akwa – Member
Mrs. Gloria Kalama - Menber.

Communal Conflicts: LG Chairmen, Committee Sue For Peace.

Two warring communities in Rivers State, Wakama in Ogu/Bolo Local Government Area, and Kira/ Kporghor in Tai Local Government Area, have been enjoined to embrace peace.
The Chairman of the Wakama-Kporghor Peace and Reconciliation Committee, Barr. Mela Oforibika, who made the call during the committee’s visit to the areas, said peace and unity in the two communities would attract development.
Barr. Oforibika said the state Governor, Chief Nyesom Wike who initiated the peace committee has a lot of developmental plans for the entire people of the state, adding that this could only be achieved in a peaceful atmosphere.
He, however, urged families and relatives of those who lost their lives and property during the crises to send memorandum to the committee on the level of damages and casualties for proper assessment and report to the governor.
According to him, adequate security would be provided to forestall further occurrences, and called on all displaced persons to come back home and settle.
Also speaking, the Caretaker Committee Chairman of Ogu/Bolo Local Government, Mr. Isaac Ibiberebupakabo and his Tai counterpart, Mr. Ephebari Ntou-ue, assured the people of government’s assistance if only they could maintain peace and once more live like brothers and sisters.
They condemned the attacks and wanton destruction of lives and property, describing them as unnecessary, barbaric and uncalled for, and enjoined all to embrace peace so as to attract development to their communities.
In their separate speeches, Sir. Michael Nziadam of Kira Community, Elder Chief Israel Nkara of Kporghor and Elder Godspower Ibitein Titus of Wakama Community thanked the Governor Wike for setting up the committee which is first of its kind on the lingering crisis between Wakama and Kporghor communities, and prayed God to give them the courage and wisdom to carry out their assignment diligently and honestly. They also appealed for relief materials for the displaced people to enable them settle.
Meanwhile, Mr. Isaac Ibiberebupakabo has commended Governor Wike for setting –up  the Peace and Reconciliation Committee to look into the lingering conflict between the people of Wakama and Kporghor, describing the move as a right step in the right direction.
Mr. Ibiberebupakabo, who made the commendation during an interview with journalists described Wike as the “David of our time,” saying he is a listening governor and a peacemaker.
He assured that the report of the committee would further check breakdown of law and order in the state.
It would be recalled that there has been lingering boundary crisis between Wakama and Kporghor communities of Ogu/Bolo and Tai Local Government Areas respectively which had led to destruction of lives and properties.

SCREENING OF 17 LGA CTC CHAIRMEN.

The Rivers State House of Assembly will reconvene today, Monday 9th May 2016 to screen new Caretaker Committee (CTC) and members for the 17 out of 23 local government areas of the state.

The screening exercise which is scheduled to take place at the Rivers State House of Assembly complex at 10.00a.m today, has some former Caretaker Committee (CTC) Chairmen and members re-nominated while majority are fresh nominations.

Some of the former Caretaker (CTC) Chairmen who were re-nominated are:
Mr. Samuel Wanosike. – Ikwerre LGA.
Johnson Obele Nwogu - Eleme LGA.
Prince Ejekwu – Port Harcourt City LGA.
Roland Sekibo – Akuku-Toru LGA.

Full list of Chairmanship nominees are:

1. Oyi Igenewari ~ Abua Odual LGA
2. Britain Ewor ~ Ahoada East LGA
3. Roland Sekibo ~ Akuku Toru LGA
4. Kabang Offings~ Andoni LGA
5. Charles.T. Jumbo~ Bonny LGA
6. Johnson Wogu~ Eleme LGA
7. John Wokoma ~ Emuoha LGA
8. Michael Amadi ~ Etche LGA
9. Samuel Nwanosike~ Ikwerre LGA
10. Prince Collins Onunwo~ Obio Akpor LGA
11. Prince Isaac Emejuru ~ Ogba Egbema LGA
12. Titus Wakama ~ Ogu Bolo LGA
13. Bibigoka Jackbara ~ Okrika LGA
14. Stanley Eze Wuju ~ Omuma LGA
15. Uchena Okowa ~ Oyigbo LGA
16. Sunny Ejekwu ~ Port Harcourt LGA
17. Perkins Kelu ~ Tai LGA

Thanks.

All thanks to God Almighty who passes through HON. EVANS BIPI, the Chief Whip representing Ogu/Bolo Constituency in the States Assembly as He stepped up to ensure that we have power supply when PHED denies us power for months especially now that there is no CTC Chairman, not forgetting Kofi Bartel in Nig Info 92.3 fm.

We also expect other public office holders to always think of what they must do for those that gave them the mandate, or maybe we should start questioning them because they are our treasury.

Thanks, and may God bless you, Hon. Evans B.

A group photograph showing some Ogu...

A group photograph showing a courtesy visit to the Distinguish Senator of the Federal Republic of Nigeria, with some Ogu/Bolo PDP political leaders in is fine Country home, in Ogu Town.
5th May 2016.

In the picture from left-right is....

Chief. Hon. Anthony I. Tamunonime,

Hon. Evans B. Bipi (Chief Whip RSHA),

Chief. Sen. G.T. Sekibo CON JP,

Mr. Nedd Tamuno and

Chief. Rev. Hon. Francis Ebenezer Onye.

Hon. Buruwari Hail RSG Over Roads.

Motorists, residents and business operators at New Road, Borikiri, Port Harcourt township have commended the Rivers State Government  on the construction of roads in the area.
The people in an interview with The Tide during a visit to the  area said they were highly impressed  with the on-going construction work of the roads and drainages in the area, which had been in deplorable  conditions during  the previous administration.
They noted that with the rehabilitation of the roads, business activities have strived, residents no longer find it difficult going to their  destinations and motorists   now  ply the area with ease as all the pot holes  have disappeared gradually.
They expressed delight that the area would be “Small London” after the project and pledge  their  unalloyed  support and co-operation to the present government in the state.
A former chairman  of Ogu/Bolo Local Government Area, Hon Buruwari Alapu said with the construction of the road, most motorists and residents have been relieved of their tension as life  is coming back to normal.
Before now, so many tenants  packed out of the area due to the bad road, but now people are coming to the area to rent  houses and small  business springing up. I think it is a nice move by the present  government  under Governor Nyesom Wike.
I wish  him to continue and I appreciate him immensely”, Alapu said.
A petty trader, Diana Ibifari also commended the quality of job done in the area and noted that it had helped boost business in the area, and lauded Governor  Nyesom Wike for a job  well done  and  for remembering the people of New Road, Borikiri Township.
She said he should  not relent his efforts and prayed God to give him the courage, wisdom and protection.
A resident, Odikibiebama Kaizer said it is a nice project as people could move to their houses without stress.
“It  was something  we  have been praying for and our prayers have been answered. We  appreciate the Governor, Chief  Nyesom  Wike for his love towards the people of the area Kaizer posited.
In his reaction, a commercial driver  Emeka Onyemachi said that   before  now, he was afraid of going to New road axis  of Port Harcourt, but could now proudly drive to the area with  confidence.

Hon. Buruwari Alapu.

TRY AND WORK HARD.

Do you realise most of us in reality grossly underrate our true power and potential as human beings?
We grossly underutilise our true capacities and capabilities. Hardly do we take the time to really conduct a study on humans and what humans are truly capable of, all we need do is take a look around and see all the powerful and complex inventions mankind has created and developed over time and you'll surely agree that yes, the mind of mankind is truly the most powerful force on earth.

All men are created equal, the differences in our results is basically a function of how much we learn, how much we know, how committed we are and how far we're willing to go in life. The inventors of the aeroplane, warships, computers, television, cell phones, spaceships and powerful earth moving machines are normal human beings just like you.
The founders of the biggest businesses in the world with transgenerational growth success are normal human beings like you.
The only difference however, is in...
What you choose to learn,
What you choose to know,
What you choose to believe,
What you choose to do and your courage to follow through.

I assure you there is no perfect and conducive environment for growth and prosperity for anyone today and at any time through history.
People don't succeed because all the conditions were set right and perfect, People don't succeed based on perfect socio economic conditions,
People succeed because they use the power of their minds to overcome limitations and manufacture their own success irrespective of what's going on around them and in the world.

YOU DO KNOW YOUR ENVIRONMENT?.

YOU DO KNOW YOUR ENVIRONMENT?.

It's cleanliness or otherwise can affect the health of your body.
If your environment is filthy, thereby creating the opportunity for germs and other microorganisms to fester, your physical bodies remain in danger of being attacked.
A filthy environment remains a threat to the people living in such an environment. They are exposed to the danger of sicknesses and various diseases because of the dirt in their environment. That is why it is a global advocacy and an encouraged practice that people should keep their environments clean to remain healthy.
Frankly speaking, no matter for how long you keep taking the medication, if you're still exposed to the germs and microbes that cause your sickness, you won't become well; you won't recover. Keep treating the malaria with every drug prescribed, if you don't avoid or move away from that mosquito infested environment for example, the malaria will keep coming back.

How long shall we continue to live in this environment?.