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NDDC MEDICAL INTERVENTION IN SOKU: RIVERS REP VISITS SOKU, REAFFIRMS THAT HUMAN CAPITAL DEVELOPMENT REMAINS A TOP PRIORITY
NDDC MEDICAL INTERVENTION IN SOKU: RIVERS REP VISITS SOKU, REAFFIRMS THAT HUMAN CAPITAL DEVELOPMENT REMAINS A TOP PRIORITY
By: Chimezie Happiness
It was a carnival in Soku Community today as the Most Performing Representative of Rivers State on the NDDC Governing Board, Chief Tony C Okocha KSC JP DSSRS, paid an on-the-site assessment visit to Soku Community to personally supervise the ongoing NDDC Rapid Response Free Medical Intervention in Soku.
The entire members of Soku Community, comprising Chiefs, CDC, Women, Youths, students, children, etc., trooped out en masse to welcome the man that God used to rescue them from the ravaging Cholera epidemic that almost annihilated the community.
Speaking during a courtesy call to the Royal Highness of Soku Community, the Chairman of Soku Council of Chiefs, Chief Omubo Omoni Alasia expressed shock that the Rivers State Commissioner of Health could be so cruel and insensitive to the plight of Soku Community to the extent of giving a contrary and prevaricated narrative to an issue of factuality, with regards to the outbreak of cholera in Soku Community. He posited that himself and three of his children, the Royal Highness of the Community himself, and so many other persons he carefully listed, were victims of the cholera outbreak just last week and are yet to fully recover from the disease. He wondered why the Commissioner would go on air to twist the fact, an action that is capable of discouraging the NDDC from the highly applauded life-saving medical intervention in Soku Community, and demanded an unreserved apology from the Commissioner of Health to Soku Community.
Other members of the community who spoke on the issue condemned the unruly action of the Commissioner of Health towards the plight of Soku Community. They thanked NDDC for their swift response in coming to the rescue of Soku Community, an interventionist action that has truly saved the people of the community from being submerged by cholera and other waterborne diseases that have been ravaging Soku Community.
Addressing the highly excited and elated mammoth crowd of the people of Soku at the Soku Town Hall, the venue of the NDDC Rapid Response Medical Intervention, the Rivers State Rep, Chief Tony C Okocha emphasized that the NDDC is not a subsidiary of the Rivers State government and therefore does not need the permission of the Commissioner for Health before responding to save the lives of the people of Soku Community. Chief Okocha highlighted that the series of SOS messages he received
from the indigenes of Soku Community forced him to escalate the situation to the NDDC Governing Board during the last NDDC Board meeting in Akwa Ibom State, to which the Board swiftly and graciously gave approval.
He thanked the Chairman of the NDDC Board, Barr. Chiedu Ebie, the MD/CEO, Chief Dr. Samuel Ogbuku, and other Distinguished Members of the 7th Governing Board of the NDDC for making the welfare and well-being of the good people of the Niger Delta a topmost priority.
He assured the people of Soku Community that the Commission will do everything possible to ameliorate the plight of the community by ensuring the provision of solar-powered drinking water, modern toilet facilities, solar streetlights, food, and other relief materials.
NDDC MEDICAL INTERVENTION IN SOKU: RIVERS REP VISITS SOKU, REAFFIRMS THAT HUMAN CAPITAL DEVELOPMENT REMAINS A TOP PRIORITY
FG Declares Public Holiday on June 12 to Mark Democracy Day
By: Michael Mike
The Federal Government has declared Thursday, 12th June, 2025 as Public Holiday to commemorate this year’s democracy day celebration.
The Minister of Interior, Hon. Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo, who made the declaration on behalf of the Federal Government in a statement signed by the Permanent Secretary, Ministry of Interior, Dr. Magdalene Ajani, congratulated Nigerians on this occasion of 26 years of an uninterrupted civil rule.
He said: “June 12 represents our historic journey to building a nation where truth and justice reign and peace is sustained and our future assured.
“The last 26 years tells the story of our resilience, strength and courage and a hope Renewed than ever.”
The Minister while noting that Democracy is sustained with open doors for further improvement, reiterated the commitment of the Renewed Hope government of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu (GCFR) to the universal value of democracy that is based on freely-expressed will of the people in determining Nigeria’s political, economic, social and cultural systems.
FG Declares Public Holiday on June 12 to Mark Democracy Day
Chieftaincy dispute causes chaos in Muye village in Niger
By: Zagazola Makama
A renewed chieftaincy tussle in Muye village, Lapai Local Government Area of Niger State, has sparked violent confrontations between rival supporters, prompting swift intervention by security operatives.
Zagazola Makama gathered that the crisis began around 6:20 p.m. on Thursday when the deposed village head, Alhaji Mohammed Abdulkadir Maigari II, forcefully returned to Muye and broke into the palace.
The incident provoked tension among residents, especially after supporters of the current Dakachi confronted the deposed monarch. The situation was immediately brought under control by a team of security personnel from Lapai.
However, Zagazola learnt that the situation escalated on Friday morning when supporters of both camps clashed again, leading to a free-for-all fight that disrupted public peace in the community.
Security sources were swiftly deployed to Muye to restore normalcy.
“The combined security teams have brought the situation under control. Monitoring and surveillance operations are ongoing to prevent further breakdown of law and order,” the source said.
No casualties or arrests have been officially confirmed as of the time of filing this report.
Chieftaincy dispute causes chaos in Muye village in Niger
Eid-el-Kabir: IPCR Calls on Nigerians to Peace, Harmony
By: Michael Mike
Institute for Peace and Conflict Resolution (IPCR) has called on Nigerians to promote peace and harmony in their communities, recognizing that peace is essential to national development and progress.
The advice was given by the Director General of the Institute for Peace and Conflict Resolution (IPCR), Dr. Joseph Ochogwu, in his message on Eid-el-Kabir.
The Institute, while extending warm greetings to Nigerians, wished them a joyous and peaceful celebration, marked by love, compassion, and unity.
The Institute while noting that Sallah is a significant occasion in the Islamic calendar, symbolizing the values of sacrifice, gratitude, and community, emphasized that the spirit of Sallah should guide Nigerians in their interactions with one another, fostering a culture of peace, tolerance, and understanding.
The IPCR urged Nigerians to promote peace and harmony in their communities, recognizing that peace is essential to national development and progress, while
encouraging individuals to embrace the values of Sallah, including forgiveness, empathy, and kindness, in their daily lives.
According to IPCR, peace is critical to promoting national stability and cohesion.
The Institute also urged Nigerians to use this period of Sallah celebration to address conflicts and promote dialogue, which could help to build trust and understanding among Nigerians and also contribute to a more peaceful society.
It recognized that the country’s many ethnic and religious groups can work together to build a more harmonious society, celebrating their differences and promoting a culture of tolerance.
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