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?.

A CONCERN SON OF OGU LAMENTED OVER THE RATE OF LOW OR POOR EDUCATION AMONG YOUTHS, YEARS BACK.

A CONCERN SON OF OGU LAMENTED OVER THE RATE OF LOW OR POOR EDUCATION AMONG YOUTHS, YEARS BACK.
Do you agree with him or what do you think should be done to remedy it especially now that we need quality Leaders that will represent us at any level.
Hear what he says....

"I know the Ogu man, we are very proud in defense of our homeland, but lets face it. Ogu-Bolo LGA currently ranks last or second the last in R/State in terms of Educated/Skilled manpower. I have seen the indicators in my many areas".

"Check the number of Ogu/Bolo people that turn-up in
State Gov Employment lists,
Scholarship Interviews,
Admission lists.
Check the number of Ogu/Bolo students in higher institutions, doing masters degree etc. Not to talk of the few number of Ogu sons/daughters I ever meet in professional forum and Technical jobs. (God bless Engr M.D Mark, former president of the Nigerian Society of Engineers for saving our face)....."
"I agree, not all of us must be professors (I myself did not go beyond 1st degree). Beyond the 'get rich at 20' syndrome ravaging our land, and the sprinkle of A,B&C politicians.
We are loosing relevance even by R/State standard.
This is a earnest call for action".

“LET’S TALK”

Due to the Epileptic/No power supply for a month now, small scale businesses have crumbled and the general economy of Ogu suffers.
What do you think is the best way to go about this problem?.
“LET’S TALK”

IN YOUR KIND OPINION, WHAT SHOULD BE DONE ON THIS POWER SUPPLY ISSUE IN OGU TOWN?.

We know that even some of us go to filling stations just to buy twenty (20) Ltrs of petrol but were given Ten (10) Ltrs and we stop buying from such stations.

In this case, Ogu/Bolo LGA has been paying PHED or PHCN over #1.5Mn every month yet cannot have power supply more than 72hrs or three (3) out of 30days in a month.

What do you think should be done?.

When two or more people come together and agree on a matter, it is very likely they will accomplish the ambition faster and better than just an individual dealing with it.