Author: Smart Azubuike

The new executive members of the South-South/South-East zone as the Chartered Institute of Directors (CIOD) Nigeria, Port Harcourt branch have been inaugurated. Speaking during the investiture of the 4th chairman and its executive members in Port Harcourt recently, the national president of the institute, Alhaji Tijani Borodo, said that the purpose of CIOD is to train managers and directors with potential to lead organizations and firms as well as nations. He pointed out that the biggest problems facing Nigeria as a nation state is leadership at all levels and strata, adding that the priority of CIOD is to train people…

The Vicar of St. Mathias Anglican Church, Diocese of Evo (Anglican Communion) Church of Nigeria, Ven. Chieme Chimaobi has commended members of the Men’s Christian Association (MCA) and other fathers of the church for their invaluable contribution to the growth of the church. Ven. Chieme Chimaobi made this commendation over the weekend during the 2024 Father’s Day celebration of the church with the theme: ‘Lord To Whom Shall We Go’. John 6:68, and launch of musical instruments. Ven. Chimaobi said on assumption office as the vicar of the parish about two years ago, he mobilized the parishioners towards the completion…

Rivers State Chapter of the Nigerian Environmental Society (NES) in conjunction with the Rivers State Government has held the 2024 World Environment Day with the theme: Marine and Blue Economy Assets As pillars of Industrial Development in Rivers State. Speaking during the event held recently in Port Harcourt, the National Secretary of NES, Dr. Ademola Adewale, said one of the ways Governor Siminalayi Fubara could improve its Internally Generated Revenue (IGR) is by prioritizing the marine sector or the Blue Economy. “Rivers State Government and other state governments in this country need to look inwards instead of relying on monthly…

Faithful of Diocese of Niger Delta North (DNDN) have held the second session of the tenth synod of the diocese. Delivering the charge at Holy Trinity Church, Choba Parish, under the Akpor Archdeaconry, the Bishop of the Diocese, Rt. Rev. Wisdom Ihunwo said that despite the differing political camps, the time had come for Rivers people to sheathe their swords and pursue peace. According to the bishop, politics should not be used to pull down people because no one knows how the political crisis in the state would end. The Bishop pointed out that Nigeria was at a crossroads, adding…

The Special Adviser to the Rivers State Governor on Environmental Sanitation, Prince Obi Ohia, who is also the Head of Rivers Waste Management Agency (RIWAMA), has appealed to stakeholders in the state to work hand-in-hand with the management of the agency. Prince Obi Ohia made this appeal last Wednesday during a one-day interactive session with Community Development, CDC, Chairmen and youth presidents of the various communities across the state. According to him, the management of RIWAMA invited the CDC Chairmen and youth presidents as well as relevant stakeholders to see how they can collaborate to keep the state clean. “Besides,…

As the federal government continues to protect assets of ministries, departments and agencies across the country, the Senior Commercial Manager of Harcourt Road, Ibeto and Old GRA of Port Harcourt Electricity Distribution Company (PHEDC)), Comrade Joel Emeka, has warned against the vandalism of the company’s property and assets. Comrade Emeka gave this warning during the week in a chat with newsmen in Port Harcourt. According to him, the issue of vandalism has given the company serious concern. “In fact, within my area of distribution and operation within two-weeks we have lost five transformers due to vandalism. This affects our customers…

The ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) is owing workers at its Enugu Zonal Office salary arrears of several months amounting to N65 million. According to the National Vice-Chairman, South-East, Dr. Ijeomah Arodiogbu, the amount also includes unpaid bills for electricity, diesel, office stationery, supplies and other expenditures. Dr. Arodiogbu disclosed this at the South-East Stakeholders’ Meeting held in Owerri, Imo State, where party leaders in the zone met to restrategise and position the party for electoral victories in the zone. He said though the zonal office has been receiving support from Governor Hope Uzodinma and his Ebonyi State counterpart, he…

Faithful of the Diocese of Ogoni Church of Nigeria (Anglican Communion) have marked the 19th year anniversary of the diocese as well as the launch of a N2billion funds for Cathedral Building/ Thanksgiving Service for the inauguration, election/ consecration and enthronement of the pioneer bishop. Preaching during the event over the weekend at All Saints Cathedral Church, Bori, bishop of the diocese, Rt. Rev. Solomon Gberegbara said that despite the high cost of building materials, particularly cement, the cathedral building would be completed and dedicated in good time. Bishop Gberegbara who made reference to the Book of Nehemiah 2: 17…

Head teachers of St. Andrew’s State Model Primary School 4, Mile 1 Diobu, Port Harcourt, have commended the governor of Rivers State, Sir Siminalayi Fubara for making school sports compulsory in the state. Presenting an address, on behalf of teachers in the school during its 7th annual maiden inter-house sports competition at the school field recently in Port Harcourt, Mrs. China Leah Chika said they would continue to thank the governor for permission to organise sports competition and making sports compulsory across the state. Said she: “We want to thank our gallant and amiable governor, Sir Siminalayi Fubara who made…

Ahead of the Local Government election in Rivers State due later this year, the Chairman of the Coalition of Supporters of Democracy and Good Governance in Nigeria, Comrade Muhammed Usman Giwa, has said that the Chairman of Eleme Local Government, Chief Obarilomate Ollor, deserves to be re-elected to serve the people of Eleme LGA for a second term. Comrade Giwa, who is the chairman of Niger Delta/South-South Special Monitoring Team for Federal Highway of the National Headquarters, Abuja under the National Union of Road Transport Workers (NURTW) said that there are several reasons why members of the union and some…