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Governor Fubara Warns of External Threats to Rivers State
Rivers State Governor, Siminalayi Fubara, has revealed credible information indicating that mercenaries and thugs have been hired from outside the state under the guise of protest to destroy valuable infrastructure. He emphasized that residents of Rivers State have decided not to participate in the planned 10-day nationwide protest set to begin on August 1. This statement was made during a meeting with representatives from Civil Society Organisations, the National Association of Nigerian Students, ethnic and youth groups, and the Port Harcourt Motor Spare Parts Dealers Union at the Banquet Hall of Government House in Port Harcourt.
Governor Fubara, in a statement issued by his Chief Press Secretary, Nelson Chukwudi, highlighted ongoing public and clandestine activities aimed at destabilizing Rivers State. He stressed the importance of avoiding any actions that might give detractors an opportunity to cause chaos. Fubara expressed concerns about potential property and economic damage, referencing the prolonged recovery time seen in other regions like Kenya. He urged caution and responsible conduct during any protests to prevent such outcomes.
Acknowledging the current economic hardships faced by Nigerians, Fubara noted that the Federal Government, led by President Bola Tinubu, is implementing measures to address these issues and secure a better future. He encouraged activists to consider all perspectives behind the planned protest and not support it solely to please individuals dissatisfied with the current system.
Nigerian politician and FCT Minister, Nyesom Wike, has said that he is aware many civil servants do not like him.
He shared that he understands why he is unpopular among some civil servants, explaining that funds previously spent on unnecessary conferences are now being redirected to road construction projects.
He said “Some people say conferences for corruption and I say what is that? You are going for conferences to do what? These are ways government funds are being diverted. I say put this money in this road here and the people will get the impact.”
The Federal Government of Nigeria has reacted to rumours claiming it has approved Adire as the new fabric for the NYSC uniform.
It can be recalled that the Federal Government recently announced plans to review the NYSC uniform, which sparked speculation online that Adire had already been selected as its replacement.
However, the government has clarified that no final decision has been made regarding the new uniform.
“I mentioned Adire during the discussion. I also mentioned Ankara. My intention was simply to cite examples of some of the proposals that have been put forward in the course of our consultations. It was not an announcement that any particular fabric has been adopted or approved to replace the current NYSC uniform.”
The Federal Government has announced an extension of the NYSC programme. It can be noted that the NYSC camp orientation is usually for three weeks before the youths go out to gain experience, employment, and serve the country for one year.
However, the FG announced that the passing-out parade from camp will be cancelled, and corps members will now spend six weeks in camp instead of three weeks.
“The first two weeks speak to laying a foundation on civic responsibility. The next two weeks will look at career mapping, basic accounting literacy skills, business planning and access to finance. The final two weeks, we intend to have focused corps-stream-specific training aligned with the corps member’s designated stream based on his choice, academic background and skills profile.”
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