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Official Twitter handle of the Executive Governor of Rivers State, His Excellency,Sir Siminalayi Fubara, GSSRS
Rivers, Nigeria
Joined June 2022
Today marked a new dawn for Rivers State as we swore in the newly elected local government chairmen. This is a call to serve with the requisite responsibility of uniting and uplifting our people.
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Congratulations Mr. Speaker.
Rt. Hon. Ehie Edison emerges Speaker Rivers State House Of Assembly.
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This morning, l addressed a press conference alerting the world on the conspiratorial plot by some officers & men of the @PoliceNG from both the State command & the Force HQ, Abuja who are in cahoots with forces aligned against our State to create a state of anarchy.
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I make bold to say that, Rivers state is a safe haven for investment.
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They doubted us and looked down on our capability, but today, Rivers State stands stronger than ever; new leaders are emerging, active projects are ongoing, fiscal achievements are being recorded and salaries are being paid.
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Rivers State is a Christian State, and God is our foundation. We shall govern with the fear of God and stay strong to our Christian values of trust, faith, love, care and sacrifice.
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Today, I welcomed the newly appointed commissioners into the Rivers State Executive Council. I charged them to work diligently for the entire state, not just their LGAs. As an administration, we remain focused on curbing oil theft, boosting progress, and protecting Rivers people.
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In keeping with our focused intent of bringing in worthy individuals of high caliber and a commendable track record of hard work and integrity, we today swore in a senior advocate of Nigeria and an experienced attorney, Dagogo Israel Iboroma as the Attorney-General and
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In furtherance of our determined steps to stabilise our polity, I swore-in Chairmen of Caretaker Committees to manage the affairs of our 23 Local Government Areas after the expiration of the tenure of the immediate past Chairmen. As nature abhors a vacuum, our action is to
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It was a privilege having my brother and Special Guest of Honour, Dr. Alex Otti, Governor of Abia State perform the commissioning of Aleto-Ogale-Ebubu-Eteo road as we commenced activities to mark our one year in office. The 10.98km road project is significant because apart
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I assure you, we will continue to protect the interest of our people.
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RIVERS STATE 2024 BUDGET STATEMENT:.PRESENTED TO THE RIVERS STATE HOUSE OF ASSEMBLY. BY HIS EXCELLENCY SIR SIMINALAYI FUBARA GSSRS,GOVERNOR, RIVERS STATE,.(13TH DECEMBER 2024). 1. Mr Speaker, Honourable Members, distinguished guests, ladies, and gentlemen. 2.It is my
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I am delighted to see the excitement on the faces of our people as the Port Harcourt Tourist Beach is being revived & brought back to life. With new expanse of land acquired and a committed investor, we are upgrading and giving the place life afresh for all to enjoy.
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Today, we took another bold step in charting the course of development to give our people the best of governance, by signing the 2024 appropriation bill into law. We hope that the law will give us the pathway to better service delivery.
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We join your family and associates to wish you good health, more wisdom and longevity to continue in your selfless service to God, our country and humanity. Happy Birthday Your Excellency @GEJonathan GCFR.
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Today, we were honoured by the presence of the former President of our nation, Dr. Goodluck Jonathan, GCFR, as he flagged off one of our most prized signature projects, the Trans-Kalabari road. It was a rewarding event as our esteemed leader performed the flag-off ceremony and
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We have appointed a new Chairman of the Rivers State Council of Traditional Rulers in order to sustain the prevailing peace in our communities and uphold the dignity of our traditional institutions. It became imperative for us to appeal to the traditional rulers to ensure peace
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PEACE IS PRICELESS. MY DEAR GOOD PEOPLE OF RIVERS STATE. I CONSIDER IT NECESSARY TO ISSUE THIS PRESS STATEMENT ON THE DEVELOPMENTS OF THE PAST FEW DAYS IN OUR DEAR STATE. LATE ON SUNDAY NIGHT, 29TH OCTOBER 2023, I WAS INUNDATED WITH REPORTS THAT THE HALLOWED CHAMBER OF THE
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Earlier today, I stood alongside my fellow governors to console Governor Pastor Eno Umo of Akwa Ibom State, following the passing of his wife. Our hearts are with him during this difficult time.
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Today, I presented the 2025 Budget of Inclusive Growth and Development to the Rivers State House of Assembly. With N1.18 trillion, we’re driving progress in agriculture, education, healthcare, and other infrastructural projects. This budget reflects our commitment to advancing
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In our government we shall be bold and firm in our decisions to provide quality leadership.
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As part of the projects to be commissioned in celebration of our one year anniversary, we inspected the 15.24-kilometre Emohua-Tema road. The road is significant because it will ease traveling for our people from Kalabari and neighboring communities. The project will also
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We embarked on one of the signature projects of my administration today. The flag-off of the 33.5km Elele-Umudioga-Egbeda-Ikiri-Omoku dualisation project is significant in opening up our various communities across three local government areas which include Ikwerre, Emohua and
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We are indeed thankful for the Supreme Court's decision; affirming me as the Governor of our dear State. I am excited to continue serving and working towards a brighter future for us all. It’s a victory for all Rivers people! Your unwavering support remains truly invaluable!!
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We held a crucial State Executive Council meeting today where sundry policy issues were raised and discussed. We are pleased to announce the approval of the Trans Kalabari road which is one of our administration's signature projects. The massive project is quite notable as it
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STATEWIDE BROADCAST BY HIS EXCELLENCY, SIR SIMINALAYI FUBARA, GSSRS.
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Any traditional ruler, even if he’s from my place, who’s supporting cultism, I assure you that as I have started with Ahoada, I will come after you.
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Today, I signed into law the 2025 Rivers State Appropriation Bill. Tagged “Budget of Inclusive Growth & Development”, the bill is estimated at N1.1 trillion. I deeply appreciate the Rivers State House of Assembly for their diligence and my executives for their unwavering
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Today, we made a bold statement on what true leadership is about by delivering positive results beginning with the commissioning of a road infrastructure project that spans Etche and Omuma Local Government Areas. The 11.8km Okehi-Umuola-Eberi Link Road is more than a road; it is
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As we inch towards the local government election on Saturday, October 5, 2024, we had the opportunity of interacting with the elders, leaders and stakeholders of our State, who are helping to deepen the democratic process.
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Stanley Nwabali’s dexterity and determination in the ongoing @TotalAFCON2023 tournament embody the spirit of every Rivers youth. His remarkable saves inspire us all. Congratulations to @NwabaliBobo and the entire @NGSuperEagles team on the victories so far. We believe in your
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The journey to restore the status of Rivers State as economically viable to both local and foreign investors has commenced. New opportunities and fresh dynamics that would serve as incentives were showcased today at the Rivers State Economic and Investment Summit. With the
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It has been quite a fulfilling day as we delivered another all important road to our people of Ogba/Egbema/Ndoni with the commissioning of the 21.6km Omoku-Egbema road. In spite of the hitches earlier encountered, we are grateful to God that our administration has been able to
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To the glory of God, we made history by commissioning the Andoni section of the Ogoni-Andoni-Opobo Unity Road. The commissioning marks the end of a 24-year journey of constructing a road that connects three local government areas hitherto separated by water and a difficult
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The history we are making today is an assurance that we stand with our people, we will continue to protect our people and we will continue to provide for our people.
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Yesterday's moment was nothing short of exhilarating as we embarked on the journey to bring hope and homes to our cherished low-income earners with the kickoff of the 20,000 housing units project. We remain committed to protecting the interest of our people, ensuring their
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On behalf of the Government and good people of Rivers State, I heartily congratulate our dear.President, His Excellency, Bola Ahmed Tinubu, GCFR, on his birthday today,March 29, 2024. Mr. President we are impressed and elated by the positive policies you are advancing. Your
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I wish our Muslim brothers and sisters in Rivers State and across the country a happy Eld-el-kabir celebration. I enjoin you to use this period of the Sallah celebration to extend the hand of friendship and solidarity across all divides as this period calls for more commitment
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It was indeed an honour to celebrate Apostle Chibuzor Gift Chinyere’s birthday at @OmegaPowr. In appreciative acknowledgment of his impact on humanity, we pledged N200M support for his TV station project.
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I want to urge the great people of Rivers State, “do not be frightened…!”
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It was indeed a great occurrence today as we commissioned the Emohua-Kalabari road. As part of our one year anniversary, it was a grand event amongst our people as they expressed joy for the completion of this all-important road that connects our brothers and sisters of
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Grateful for the visit from the esteemed Rivers State Council Of Traditional Rulers, led by His Majesty King Chike Anderson Worlu. The royal support of the Council reassures us that we stand together with our people.
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Committed to our objective of delivering quality service in line with our "Rivers First" mantra, we inspected the Eberi-Omodu road in Omuma Local Government Area. Initially planned at 8 kilometers, we extended the road to 14.6 kilometers to better connect our people of the
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In our determined efforts to continue providing quality, proactive leadership and governance to our people, I visited the Zonal Hospital at Bori to inspect the extent of the ongoing reconstruction and expansion work at the facility.
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Yesterday, it was a double celebration in my life. We were at the Adokiye Amiesimaka Stadium for the 2024 Port Harcourt Holy Ghost Rally by the RCCG with the General Overseer, Pastor Enoch Adeboye present and thereafter we were in Opobo, my hometown for a Thanksgiving Service to
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HEARTY CONGRATULATIONS TO A GREAT LEADER. On behalf of the government and good people of Rivers State, we heartily congratulate our indefatigable leader and democrat, Chief Barr. Nyesom Ezenwo @GovWike, CON, GSSRS, Life Bencher, immediate past governor of Rivers State, on your
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In our effort to attract investors and boost our economy, I had an audience today with the Managing Director, Dr. Ainojie Alex Irune and the Management team of Oando Energy Resources the new owners of Eni-Agip facilities located in our State.
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Earlier today, I received a delegation of the chairman and members of the Rivers State House of Representatives Committee on Ports and Harbours. We had a wide ranging discussion that centered on the ongoing efforts of rehabilitating and expanding the Port facilities in our
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I join leaders and parents all over the world to celebrate our children as they mark this year's Children's Day. Certainly, our determination for better facilities in conjunction with the provision of quality learning in the educational system is our commitment to investing in
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Today, I inspected the Omoku Zonal Hospital that has been designed and built to world-class standard. The facility will serve the health care needs of our people within the Orashi region.
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Today, we presented account of our stewardship and the scorecard of our one year in office to Rivers leaders and stakeholders in a colourful event held at the Obi Wali International Conference Centre. It was a historic moment as we shed light on our spending on projects that
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As part of measures to effectively combat crime & criminality in Rivers State, I presented 100 vehicles to @PoliceNG, @RiversPoliceNG. It is in advancing our commitment to ensuring swift response to security emergencies & the protection of lives & properties in our dear State.
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Fathers Are Uplifting Ladders. Let me profoundly congratulate Fathers all over the world on the 2024 Fathers' Day Celebration. Fathers are endowed with great capacity for exploits, determination and the shouldering of responsibilities as moral compasses at home and in the
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Fellow Rivers people, today, you have given me a great responsibility to preside over our State as your Governor for the next four years. I am genuinely touched by the spotlight and humbled by the honour. And this I will be: the Governor of all Rivers people.
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Our promise to our people is that whatever it will cost us, whatever it will take, the interest of our people remains paramount.
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As you celebrate this special day, we join your family, friends, associates and well meaning Nigerians to wish you good health and many more years of service to humanity. Happy Birthday Your Excellency, Sir Dr. Peter Odili.
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Our love for you is pure. Our mission is to ensure that every sector and section of Rivers state is developed equally.
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This afternoon, I received a delegation of traditional rulers and opinion leaders from Bayelsa State, led by a former governor of the state and now a Senator of the Federal Republic of Nigeria, Senator Henry Seriake Dickson, CON. The visit afforded us the opportunity of
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HAPPY EID-EL-FITR. On this joyous occasion of Eid-el-Fitr, having gone through the obligation of Ramadan fasting, I extend warm greetings and heartfelt wishes of joy and happiness to our Muslim brothers and sisters. In celebrating this festive season with family and friends, may
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With the commissioning of the Egbeda Internal roads today, we have again demonstrated our commitment to serve our people through the delivery of quality projects. To the glory of God, my brother Governor of Delta State, Rt. Hon. Sheriff Oborevwori, was on hand to perform this
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I attended the 60th birthday of one of Rivers State's most vibrant Niger Delta ex-agitators and leaders, Alhaji Asari Dokubo. The event was a lesson in love and loyalty as the atmosphere exuded conviviality and radiated immense joy. I joined several Rivers people and
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Earlier today, we attended the re-dedication service for the commencement of the 2024/2025 legal year at St. Paul's Cathedral,Diobu, which followed with a special Court session at the State High Court Complex for the ceremonial Court session to commence the legal year.
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It was rewarding to attend a strategic meeting of the Governors' Forum with the President, His Excellency, Bola Ahmed Tinubu @officialABAT, GCFR, today.
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Earlier, I was at the Port Harcourt International Airport, Omagwa to bid our Muslim pilgrims to this year's Hajj at the holyland a safe trip. It was also a moment to charge them to be of good conduct and to pray for the good of our state and the country. Pleased by our support,
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In celebrating our one year in office we took out time to glorify God for His manifest hands all through the year. It was indeed a night of praise unto God as we gathered gospel artists and Rivers people to join in giving a sacrifice of praise to God.
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We will not let our people down in ensuring we protect their interest. We will ensure we actualise the genuine course of governance. - Gov. Sim Fubara
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Today, I returned home to commission the Opobo Ring Road and bridges, a project we redesigned and completed to reflect the aspirations and pride of our people. It was an honour to host my brother, Governor @daudalawal_ of Zamfara State, as the special guest. Together, we were
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Today, we attended the convocation ceremony of our dear university, the Rivers State University, Nkpolu Oruwhoroko. We emphasised our avowed determination to prioritize education as the cornerstone of development. To this effect, we remain committed to ensuring the sustenance
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Today, I received a solidarity visit from the leadership and members of the Nigeria Union of Local Government Employees (NULGE). They had come to show gratitude for the positive policies we are implementing to ensure their welfare. Committed to making their conditions better,
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I received a delegation of Ogbakor Etche Worldwide on a solidarity visit. The visit was an opportunity to assure the people that we will continue to superintend over the affairs of our state with the fear of God & ensure equity, justice & fairness to all.
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As part of activities to mark our one year in office, I commissioned the first phase of the Electrical Village at Kilometer 17, Port Harcourt/Aba Expressway, Iriebe and also flagged off the second phase of the project. Though, it is not a project directly executed by our
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Today, I hosted the PDP BoT, led by Senator Adolphus Wabara, at the Government House in Port Harcourt. Contrary to rumors being peddled by our detractors, I reaffirmed that my supporters and I are the genuine, undiluted members of the PDP in Rivers State. 1/2
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Today, I received Ogbakor Ikwerre Worldwide, the apex socio-cultural organisation of the Ikwerre Ethnic nationality, who had come on a solidarity visit. I took the opportunity to once again declare our position in the pursuit of peace and progress for the state.
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On behalf of the Rivers State Government, I am delighted to heartily congratulate you, Pastor @DavidIbiyeomie, on your 61st birthday, today, October 21, 2023. Sir, as General Overseer of @smhosglobal, foremost telecast preacher, motivational speaker and evangelist of
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Your modest personality and in the pursuit of power has set the pace for people centered style of leadership in Nigeria. We join your family and Nigerians to celebrate you specially and pray that God continues to keep you in sound health and grant you more fruitful years of
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During this auspicious occasion of Easter, as we reflect on all the occurrences in our lives, let us embrace the spirit of caring and unity. As we celebrate this period of joy and rebirth, may the blessings of peace, love, and prosperity shine upon us all. Happy Easter!
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Yesterday, I visited the Andoni section of the ongoing Ogoni-Andoni-Opobo Unity Road project. I am elated with the work done so far and I am glad to note that it is proceeding on schedule. Rivers people surely deserve the very best, and I have the confidence that our people will
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As part of efforts to network and cross fertilize ideas on governance, I joined my brother governors under the PDP Governors' Forum in a meeting at Enugu on Wednesday where a number of national and party related issues were extensively discussed.
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To ensure quality delivery of projects, I inspected the ongoing re-modeling of Okrika Grammar School, Okrika. This contract was awarded a few months ago with the intent of restoring the glory of the institution.
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Today, we inspected the remaining section of the Igbodo-Etche road that connects us to Okpala in Imo State, which is yet to be completed. We are committed to completing the road as part of our consolidation and continuity agenda.
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In furthering our dedication to effective governance, we initiated the appointment of a new Chief of Staff and introduced five Special Advisers to fortify our administration and advance the development agenda. Be confident that in the days ahead, our citizens will see amplified
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Today, I inaugurated the Port Harcourt International Automobile Spare Parts Trading and Commercial Centre. Conceptualized to open up our state for more investments in the automobile sector, the centre is a significant project that will undoubtedly improve the overall business
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What an extreme privilege to have been groomed, nurtured and mentored by one of the most outstanding leaders of our country, His Excellency Nyesom Ezenwo Wike, CON, GSSRS, POS and Life Bencher.
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As part of activities to usher in 2025, I attended the New Year Eve service at St. Paul's Cathedral, Opobo Town. It was an opportunity to appreciate God for all that He has done and continues to do for me as an individual and for our dear State. The event was also to reassure
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It has been a difficult and traumatic time since the fatal crash that killed our beloved brother Herbert Wigwe, alongside his wife, Chizoba and son, Chizi. And on Friday, we congregated for the Christian Wake to bid them farewell at Isiokpo, his hometown. It was a solemn
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It was an honour today to commission a landmark project that embodies our commitment to purposeful governance; a special school dedicated to empowering the girl-child. This project holds deep significance as it symbolizes the future of our great state and nation. We are building
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As part of activities to mark the country's 64th Independence Anniversary, we held an Interdenominational Church Service at St. Paul's Cathedral, Garrison, Port Harcourt.
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Today, I received the report of the Judicial Commission of Inquiry set up to investigate the arson, killings and wanton destruction of properties at various Local Government Council Secretariats on October 7, 2024. I commend His Lordship, Justice I.R. Minakiri and the entire
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In furtherance of our covenant to put the interest of our people first, we today at the Executive Council meeting chaired by yours sincerely, approved some critical projects including the rebuilding of the State House of Assembly complex. We took steps to complete the
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Intent on accomplishing our clearly defined objective of putting Rivers first, I inspected the on-going reconstruction and expansion work at the Zonal Hospital Degema.
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Earlier today, we inspected the 9.7km Ogbakiri-Egbelu road project being executed by Julius Berger. The road, which is planned with a connecting bridge, is expected to be completed in 8 months. 30% percent of the funds have so far been released.
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