Author: nationalpoint

There is a threat to sustainable development in the Niger Delta. The environmental crisis of air pollution, biodiversity loss, and climate change have become significant challenges for people and communities. This is the reason Kebetkache Women Development and Resource Centre use the occasion of the World Press Freedom Day to provide update on key environmental injustice cases in Rivers state. This is necessary to prevent misinformation and disinformation by people who do not understand the issues. It is important to note that the information ecosystem is crucial. The theme of the 2024 World Press Freedom Day is “A Press for…

The Rivers Bridge Initiative, a non-partisan organization dedicated to promoting good governance and democratic values in Rivers State, has thrown its weight behind Governor Siminalayi Fubara’s stance on the Rivers State House of Assembly. In a statement signed by its National Publicity Secretary, Tonye Barcanista, the group declared that the Martin Amaewhule group lacks legitimacy to parade themselves as members of the Rivers State House of Assembly, having willingly abandoned their seats following their defection to the opposition All Progressive Congress. Therefore, they should not be recognized as the authentic representatives of the people of Rivers State, in line with…

Rivers State Governor, Sir Siminalayi Fubara, has congratulated Rivers-born ex-international and ace winger, Finidi George on his appointment by the Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) as the Head Coach of the National Football Team, the Super Eagles. Governor Fubara, in a congratulatory message in Government House, Port Harcourt, said the approval by the Board of NFF to appoint George, following the recommendations of its Technical and Development Committee, is a testament of his hard work, commitment, perseverance and patriotism over the years. The governor noted George’s sterling performances at the 1994 and 1998 FIFA World Cup finals, as well as contributions…

Rivers State Governor, Sir Siminalayi Fubara, has said that it was now imperative for policy makers to draw up futuristic plans that can strengthen governance when implemented while also protecting the interest of the people. The governor emphasised that his Administration was ready to leverage artificial intelligence (AI) because it would significantly enhance operational efficiency and transform citizen experiences. Fubara made the remark when participants of the Executive Intelligence Management Course (EIMC-17 Syndicate 5) of the National Institute for Security Studies (NISS) paid him a courtesy visit at Government House in Port Harcourt on Monday. He stated that the advanced…

Rivers State Governor, Sir Siminalayi Fubara, has assured of implementing the salary increase as soon as the parameters are made available, the recently approved by the Federal Government for workers in the state. The governor gave the assurance at the Yakubu Gowon Stadium, Port Harcourt, where activities to commemorate the 2024 International Workers Day, with the theme: ‘People First’, took place on Wednesday, May 1. He stated his administration’s concerned about the poor state of the nation’s economy with the attendant rising inflation, which has impacted adversely on the purchasing power and well-being of the average workers and their…

Rivers State Governor Sir Siminalayi Fubara, has formally launched the N4billion matching fund loan scheme that will stimulate business activities and create wealth in the state. The launching, which took place at the Dr Obi Wali International Conference Centre in Port Harcourt on Friday, May 3, signalled the commencement of the disbursement of the Rivers State Government/Bank of Industry (BOI) Limited N4billion marching fund loan scheme for micro, small and medium-scale businesses in the state. Governor Fubara said lack of access to credit had continued to aggravate financial exclusion and choke prospects for individuals to realise their economic aspirations for…

The immediate-past executive secretary of Nigerian Content Monitoring and Development Board (NCDMB), Mr Simbi Wabote,  has dismissed as, “reckless and bundles of lies,” the claim made recently by the minister of Petroleum (Oil), Senator Heineken Lokpobiri, at the Petroleum Club, that the investments NCDMB made during his seven-year tenure were a waste. In a statement responding to the claims by the minister, Wabote said it was unbecoming of a minister of the Federal Republic to make such wild claims. Lokpobiri had stated among other claims, that that NCDMB wasted over $500million of its fund in equity investments in private establishments…

Promises To Cushion Effects On Bereaved Families Rivers State Governor, Sir Siminalayi Fubara, has described as very unfortunate the fire incident caused by a tanker conveying premium motor spirit (PMS), otherwise called petrol which burnt motorists and commuters beyond recognition and destroyed a good number of vehicles. The incident occurred between Indorama Gate and Aleto Bridge on the popular and ever busy Eleme section of the East-West Road now undergoing major reconstruction by the Federal Government. Governor Fubara expressed his sadness at the gory sights that he saw when he visited the scene of the incident, accompanied by the State…

~ Commiserates With Rivers People Over Tanker Inferno The Nigerian Governors’ Forum (NGF) has said that discussions are advancing among the 36 State governors and strategic federal agencies in the oil and gas industry over the adoption of safer methods of transportation of petroleum products across the country. Chairman of the forum, Mallam AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq, gave the hint on Sunday in Government House, Port Harcourt, when he visited to commiserate with Governor Siminalayi Fubara, the people and Government of Rivers State over the Friday night’s tanker inferno which claimed the lives of five persons and razed over 120 vehicles on…

Worried over the incessant cases of pollution and the accompanying negative impact on communities in the Niger Delta, a rights advocate group, PILEX Center has embarked on a health, social and environmental impact of unchecked pollution in three communities in Rivers State. According to the coordinator of the center, Courage Nsirimovu Esq., the outcome of the investigation will serve as a “veritable tool for advocacy and litigations where necessary in view of securing justice for impacted communities and setting a new standard for future engagement” Giving rationale for the exercise, he stated: “For over 70 years, SHELL, TOTAL AGIP…