NATIONAL VIBES

 Today, Thursday, April 29, 2021 The People's Democratic Party (PDP) arising from an emergency National Executive Committee (NEC) Meeting held at the PDP National Secretariat, Wadata Plaza, Wuse Zone 5, in Abuja, appointed the Governor of Edo State, Chief Godwin Obaseki to serve as Chairman of the PDP e-Registration Committee while his Adamawa State counterpart, Governor Ahmadu Umaru Fintiri, will serve as Deputy Chairman. In attendance were;  Sen. Bala Mohammed - Bauchi Governor, Rt. Hon. Ahmadu Umaru  Fintiri - Adamawa Governor, Bar. Mahdi Aliyu Gusau -Zamfara Deputy Governor, Cecilia Ezeilo - Enugu Deputy Governor, and Kingsley Burutu Otuaro - Delta Deputy Governor Below is the unedited version of the communiqué issued at the end of the meeting;  The National Executive Committee (NEC) after its emergency meeting  considered crucial issues regarding the programs of the party as well as extensively reviewed the state of the nation, especially the escalated inse...

  ...Applauds INC e-voting Initiative  Bayelsa State Governor, Senator Douye Diri, has decried the absence of a  distinct voice for the Ijaw ethnic nationality on issues currently affecting the country.  Governor Diri said reviving the ethnic group's foremost socio-cultural organisation, the Ijaw National Congress (INC), was long overdue and therefore called on his kinsmen to close ranks. Senator Diri, who was one-time National Organising Secretary of the group, averred that as the fourth largest ethnic group in Nigeria, a comatose INC meant a loud and unacceptable silence at critical moments of the nation’s history.  A statement by his Chief Press Secretary, Mr Daniel Alabrah, said the governor gave the charge on Thursday to delegates and members at the opening of two-day INC 2021 Convention at the Ijaw House in Yenagoa. Governor Diri expressed the optimism that with the convergence of critical stakeholders from across the country, the INC would rise again for ...

   …As Gov. Ugwuanyi reiterates commitment to promotion of human rights, fundamental freedoms of residents. Governor Ifeanyi #Ugwuanyi of #Enugu State, yesterday, said his administration has leveraged every opportunity to promote human rights and fundamental freedoms of residents of the state through various time-honoured initiatives.  Speaking during the inauguration of the modernized Enugu State Office of the National Human Rights Commission (NHRC), located at No. 3, Eziagu Street, New Haven, Enugu, Gov. Ugwuanyi disclosed that his administration has initiated and achieved a lot in promoting human rights and fundamental freedoms of the residents, through domestication of the Child Rights Act in the state and establishment of the Tamar-Sexual Assault and Referral Center (Tamar-Sarc) for provision of free medical, legal and counseling services for victims of rape, especially women and girls. Other initiatives include the “establishment of Oasis of Hope for the Needy, a ce...

 His Excellency, the Zamfara State Executive Governor, Hon. Dr. Bello Mohammed Matawalle MON (Shattiman Sakkwato) has commended the state Legislative and Judicial arms for maintaining good working relationship with the executive especially in the state government's fight against banditry.  The Governor made the commendation while hosting the two arms of government to a Ramadan fast break at his residence, in Gusau.  He expressed his happiness in the way and manner the legislators and members of the judiciary support government policies and programmes especially in the fight against armed banditry and other criminalities in the state.  The Governor further said, a lot of successes have been recorded by his administration as a result of their support and cooperation especially over matters that have direct bearing on the people of the state.  He noted that many laws were made by the state Assembly which have benefited citizens of the state likewise, the judiciary ...

 Rivers State Deputy Governor, Dr. Mrs. Ipalibo Harry Banigo has joined other people of goodwill across the globe to felicitate with Dame (Dr) Christie Toby, Wife of the former Deputy Governor of Rivers State, Alabo Sir (Dr) Gabriel Toby as she celebrates her 80th Birthday. In a statement from the Government House in Port Harcourt on Wednesday, 28th April 2021, the Deputy Governor described Dame (Dr). Christie Toby as a foremost educationist, philanthropist, astute administrator and patriot whose contribution to the educational advancement of children especially those with special learning needs is beyond measure.  Dr. Banigo said Dame Christie Toby blazed the trail by establishing the first all-inclusive school in Nigeria which according to her is highly commendable as a Rivers Woman.  While wishing Dame Dr. Christie Toby many happy returns, the Deputy Governor prayed the Almighty God to continue to bless and keep her in good health.

  …says a united PDP will secure South-West Governor ‘Seyi Makinde of Oyo State has declared that the bad governance and maladministration of the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) will not extend beyond 2023, as, according to him, Nigerians have become tired of the party and would kick it out of power at the polls. Governor Makinde, who stated this on Wednesday, during the inauguration of the South-West PDP Zonal Executives, held at the Government House, Agodi, Ibadan, said that the redemption of the country has begun from the South-West geopolitical zone. A statement by the Chief Press Secretary to the governor, Mr. Taiwo Adisa, quoted him as saying that the unity of the PDP will secure victory for the party in the South-West and Nigeria. The governor, who emphasised that the APC cannot be allowed to rule the country beyond 2023, said that there is the urgent need to address the challenges of insecurity and economic recession, which have been rampant under the APC government....

  ...Restates Ban On Open Grazing Bayelsa State Governor, Senator Douye Diri, has called on citizens and residents of the state to be vigilant due to the security situation in parts of the country. Governor Diri also warned that the state would not be a safe haven for purveyors of violence even as he restated the ban on open grazing of cattle. Speaking during the 33rd Executive Council meeting inside the Exco Chambers of Government House in Yenagoa, he said the government would stand against anyone bent on destroying the existing peace in the state.  A press statement by his Chief Press Secretary, Mr. Daniel Alabrah, quoted him as describing security as everybody's business. He urged people of the state not to hesitate to avail the security agencies of necessary information to help tackle insecurity.  The governor expressed appreciation to the various arms of government and Bayelsans at large for their role in ensuring that the state remained peaceful and called for all h...

Rivers State Deputy Governor, Dr. Mrs. Ipalibo Harry Banigo says all hands must be on deck to tackle the malaria scourge in Africa. Dr. Banigo stated this in a good will message from the Government House in Port Harcourt on Saturday, 24th April 2021 to commemorate the year 2021 World Malaria Day. According to the Deputy Governor, malaria is preventable if we all take responsibility to keep our environment clean, get rid of stagnant water which is the breeding ground for mosquitoes, ensure we sleep under insecticide treated bed nets and take the right medication when we fall ill.  Dr. Banigo said under the watch of Governor Nyesom Ezenwo Wike the prevalence rate of malaria in the State has reduced drastically to 11%, noting that this is way below the national prevalence rate of 23%. The Deputy Governor who attributed the success story to the State Government’s deliberate efforts to upgrade health facilities for the better treatment of malaria, as well as the provision of equipment t...

 . ..Gov Diri Unfolds New Policies Bayelsa State government has said it would give priority to the health sector as part of the initiative to improve the overall well-being of citizens of the state. Governor Douye Diri stated this on Monday in Yenagoa at the opening of a three-day maiden Bayelsa Health Summit with the theme: "Achieving Improved Health System Performance Through Strategic Planning and Stakeholder Engagement." The well-attended event had in attendance former President Goodluck Jonathan, the Minister of Health, Dr. Osagie Ehanire, President, Commonwealth Medical Association, Dr. Osahon Enabulele among other stakeholders. Governor Diri said his administration was embarking on critical and sustainable measures toward addressing the challenges of the primary to tertiary health institutions in the state. In a press release by his Chief Press Secretary, Mr Daniel Alabrah, the governor said a centre for disease control would be established in the state within 16 month...

 Former President, Goodluck Jonathan, Governor Douye Diri of Bayelsa State and Minister of Health, Dr. Osagie Enahire, at the 2021 Bayelsa Health Summit in Yenagoa Monday advocated a stronger health care system at both federal and state levels. They all agreed there was the need to make more investments into the health sector. Governor Diri, who used the forum to reel out some new direction for the health sector, directed the immediate completion of all referral hospitals in the Local Government headquarters. "It gives me a great honor and pleasure to be here for this Bayelsa Health Summit 2021. This government will continue to give priority to the health care of Bayelsans and continue to discharge our counterpart funding with donors to drive medical services especially the primary health care system in Bayelsa State", Gov. Diri stated.

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Rivers State Deputy Governor, Dr. Mrs Ipalibo Harry Banigo has expressed delight with the smooth conduct of the 2021 Local Government Council Elections in the State. Dr. Banigo expressed this shortly after casting her vote at Ward 14, unit 10, in Obuama, Degema Local Government Area, on Saturday, 17th April 2021. According   to  Dr. Banigo,  the people are enthused that they have been given the opportunity to come out and vote for Chairmen and councillors that would represent them in their various units, wards and LGAs.  The Deputy Governor, who  noted that we would have a better outlook of our democracy in Nigeria and the state, if we continue to hold onto the tenets of democracy, commended the Rivers State Independent Electoral Commission for the smooth conduct of the polls.