Governor Siminalayi Fubara of Rivers says his administration will continue prioritising the people’s interests under the mantra “Rivers First.”
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The NDDC has appealed to International Oil Companies (IOCs) to pay the $700 million they owe the commission.
The controller said the federal government’s decision to require states to pay compensation for right-of-way was one of the challenges hindering some jobs in Abia.
”It will connect communities, bring prosperity to people, and create opportunities for millions of our people,” said the president.
The governor said it would be completed and inaugurated in the next five months.
The nominees include Charles Bekee, Collins Onunwu, Solomon Eke, Peter Medee, Elloka Amadi, Basoene Benibo, Tambari Gbara and Ovy Chukwuma.
The area suffered an outbreak of cholera in March due to the scarcity of potable water.
NSCDC has arrested nine suspected oil thieves at an illegal refinery in a forest boundary between Rivers and Abia.
Fubara’s govt prioritising Rivers workers’ welfare to enhance productivity: Commissioner
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“Our party, therefore, stands by its position that the affected members have since lost their seats in the Rivers State House of Assembly.”
