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Fire fighting: Our state is no longer at the mercy of oil multinationals – Fubara
Rivers State Governor, Siminalayi Fubara, has declared that the state is no longer dependent on oil multinationals for firefighting services.
Governor Fubara made this statement on Tuesday during the commissioning of the Rivers State Fire Service Headquarters and newly acquired fire service vehicles in Port Harcourt.
Reflecting on past incidents, he lamented the loss of lives and property due to the absence of a well-equipped fire service.
Fubara emphasized that his administration has now bridged this gap by providing state-of-the-art firefighting facilities to enhance emergency response and protect residents.
He dismissed attempts by his detractors to discredit his leadership, stating that the people of Rivers State are satisfied with his administration’s performance.
Fubara said, “We are not interested in whether those people who are commissioned to undermine us are unhappy. That is not our business. Our business is about Rivers State and Rivers people.”
Fubara assured that every essential component required for a modern and efficient fire service has been provided.
The governor also underscored the importance of productivity in the sector, expressing concern over past instances where fire service workers received salaries without actively contributing to public safety.
The governor urged the managers of the new facility to ensure its proper maintenance and protection.
He further announced that two additional remodeled fire stations would be commissioned in the coming days.
“For our good people, this is one of the many, many things that we signed off on the 29th of May, in the year of our Lord 2023, to protect life, to defend the constitution, and to ensure that basic amenities are provided, unbiased, to the good people of Rivers State.
“Let me thank you for your support and say a little: for the managers of this facility, please don’t treat it like any other thing. Take it personally, safeguard it, protect it.
“Realize that you are also somebody in whose hands the lives of our good people have been entrusted, because if this fire service is not functioning, we would lose lives, and properties would be lost.
“So, take this as a personal assignment. I cannot reward you; it is the good Lord who will repay you for your services.”
The governments of Abia and Imo States have announced the launching of a joint security taskforce and surveillance along the Aba-Owerri expressway, starting from Owerrinta in Abia State all the way to Owerri, Imo State.
The launch followed recent attacks by criminals on the expressway, including kidnapping, armed robbery and other criminal activities.
The formation of the joint security taskforce and surveillance was announced by Ferdinand Ekeoma, the Special Adviser to Governor Alex Otti on Media and Publicity.
His statement read in part: “Arising from a strategic emergency security meeting held today, 4th December, 2025, by the Governors of Abia and Imo Sates at the Imo State Government Owerri House, His Excellency Governor Alex Otti and His Excellency Senator Hope Uzodinma resolved to set up a joint security Taskforce that shall consist of Soldiers, Naval Personnel, Police Officers , DSS Personnel, and other Government Security Agencies.
“The joint security Taskforce shall, starting from tomorrow 5th December 2025, patrol the road 24 hours nonstop, while carrying out massive surveillance in the surrounding bushes using sophisticated drones and other modern security equipment.”
According to the statement, Governor Alex Otti commended the Governor of Imo State for arresting the criminals who carried out an attack on His advanced team and other passengers a few days ago.
“The two Governors, while assuring citizens plying the road on a daily basis and those returning home for Christmas of their safety and security, warn that there would be severe consequences for any criminal caught on the road going forward”, Ekeoma concluded.
President Bola Tinubu has transmitted to the senate two lists of 34 career and 31 non career ambassadors nominees for screening and confirmation.
Prominent names listed as non career ambassadors include Reno Omokri, Femi Fani-Kayode, Gen. Abdulrahman Dambazau, Victor Ikpeazu and Ifeanyi Ugwuanyi.
Also listed as non career ambassadors nominees are Prof. Mahmood Yakubu, Vice Admiral Ete Ibas, Senator Jimoh Ibrahim, Senator Nora Daduut, Fatima Ajimobi, and Senator Ita Enang among others.
The two lists brings to 68 number of persons nominated so far as ambassadors awaiting confirmation by the Senate.
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PRESIDENT TINUBU FORWARDS NEW AMBASSADORIAL LIST TO SENATE, NOMINATES DAMBAZAU, IBAS, CHIOMA OHAKIM AND OTHERS
By Prince Uwalaka Chimaroke
4-DEC- 2025
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has submitted a fresh set of ambassadorial nominations to the Senate, featuring a mix of distinguished public figures and seasoned professionals drawn from across the country.
Among the notable nominees are former Chief of Army Staff and ex-Minister of Interior, Abdulrahman Dambazau; former Chief of Naval Staff and immediate past sole administrator of Rivers State, Ibok-Ete Ekwe Ibas; former senator Ita Enang; and Mrs. Chioma Ohakim, former First Lady of Imo State.
The President formally transmitted two comprehensive lists containing 34 career and 31 non-career ambassadorial nominees, bringing the total number of nominees awaiting Senate confirmation to 68.
The newly submitted lists mark another significant step in the administration’s ongoing diplomatic restructuring, aimed at strengthening Nigeria’s representation and presence across global missions.
The Senate is expected to commence screening and confirmation proceedings in the coming days.
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