Politics
SHOW CAPACITY, ENSURE FOOD SUFFICIENCY, GOV. FUBARA CHARGES TASKFORCE ON SONGHAI PROJECT
Rivers State Governor, Sir Siminalayi Fubara has charged the newly inaugurated task force on revitalization of Songhai farm project to show capacity and meet up the yearnings of the people on food sufficiency through the huge agricultural investment in the State.
Governor Fubara gave the charge while inaugurating the task force in Government House, Port Harcourt on Wednesday, and stated that earlier decisions to commence the revamping of the Songhai Project was halted because of the excessive conditions of the potential investor who demanded five billion naira bank guarantee.
The governor particular tasked the two new companies that will be involved in the revitalization to show capacity in terms of ability and technical knowledge on such projects and not disappoint at the most critical moment.
“The issue of Songhai farm has been in the news for a very long time. As a matter of fact, if a few of you could remember we even conceded the place to an investor who came in after his presentation and we believed that he has the capacity, we said okay, we signed off. But something happened, he came back to tell us that he wanted us to give him a N5 billion Bank guarantee. We asked him if we had a N5 billion why do we need you to come and revitalize the farm, we will put our N5 billion there and for that reason we cancelled that arrangement.”
He expressed confidence on the chairman of the task force, Mr. Biedima Oliver who was part of the pioneer team of the Songhai Project, under the Rivers State Sustainable Development Agency, and charged him to bring back his wealth of experience to bear in the revitalization process, while assuring the necessary support to the team to succeed.”
“I don’t have any doubt in your capacity. A few things you touched, you turned it to gold, please bring back that life that we used to see in Songhai with the help of your Committee. We will be here to give you all the necessary support but make sure that what our people are yearning for, bring back Songhai, we want to see it happen within the lifetime of this administration.”
“Do everything within your power and with our support to make sure that Songhai becomes operational to the benefit of not just the people of Tai but the entire Rivers State and Nigeria.”
The Chairman of the Special Taskforce on the Revitalization of Songhai Farm, Bunu, Tai, Mr. Biedima Oliver thanked the Governor for having confidence in the capabilities of members of the task force to carry out the assignment of revitalizing the Songhai and assured that they will work hard to deliver the project.
The 5-member special taskforce include Mr. Biedima Oliver, as Chairman, Engr. Victor Kii, Mr. Frank Fubara, Dr. Ayebaesin J. Beredugo, and Mr. Maurice Ogolo, as members.
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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