Politics
GOV FUBARA FIXES RUMUOKURUSI-IGBO-ETCHE ROAD PROJECT DELIVERY IN THREE MONTHS
•Says Pace Of Work Satisfactory
•Laments 11 Years Abandonment
Rivers State Governor, Sir Siminalayi Fubara, has assured that the ongoing reconstruction work of the 16.5km Rumuokurusi-Igbo-Etche Road, that is a major nightmare to residents and motorists, will be competed in the next three months.
Governor Fubara gave the assurance on Monday when he undertook an inspection visit to the project site to assess the extent of work achieved so far.
The Rumuokurusi-Igbo-Etche Road links two Local Government Areas: Obio/Akpor and Etche, while also serving as a major link to neighbouring community of Aba in Abia State.
He lamented that a key artery that serves as a major connecting route for the people of the State had been abandoned for 11 years before his administration intervened to give the people renewed hope of better days ahead.
Governor Fubara said he had to personally visit the project site to see things for himself because of the critical nature of the road to the economic survival of the people and the State.
He said: “We are here this afternoon to see for ourselves the extent of job the contractor is doing as it concerns this very deplorable road.
“This road is about 16.5 kilometers, and it cuts across two Local Government Areas: Obio/Akpor and Etche. In Obio/Akpor LGA, it affects towns like the Rumuokurusi, Atali and Eneka axis before entering into Etche.
“It is a major access road that most traders, both from Aba and Etche, normally use to do their businesses in the Oil Mill Market. And from information that got to us, this road has been bad, not just bad but has been impassable for the past 11 years.”
Governor Fubara said, in keeping with his administration’s mantra of “Rivers First” and the people taking precedence, the best reconstruction attention and work have to be provided on solving the problem of access road for the people.
The Governor expressed satisfaction with the extent of work that has been achieved, noting that it shows that the contractor understands the passion of the administration, and what it wants to always provide in making the people happy.
He said: “And, you know our mantra: the ‘People First’; so, we felt it’s very important that no matter what it is going to cost us, even the situation, like now, it is raining season, but I insisted they must do something about this road, so that it can improve the lives of our people here.
“I am really impressed with the extent of job they have done. It shows the contractor understands our passion to make our people happy. We will be coming here again because we have assured them that in the next three months, this road must be put to use,” he added.
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.
Politics
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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