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The issue of environmental remediation “needs to be placed on the front burner,” pointing to what it described as approximately 70 years of oil pollution and gas flaring affecting communities in the region.
“Although we have not reached where we are supposed to be, I am happy where we are. I am happy that Bayelsa State was created, and we have gained tremendously. Most people might not know, but we have gained tremendously following the creation of the state.”
— Oil, Gas Imprisoned Nigeria, Says Darah Governor of Bayelsa State, Senator Douye Diri, on Thursday, said the state had overcome the daunting terrain challenges that confronted it at creation, recording significant transformation in infrastructure, connectivity and human development in its 30 years of existence. Diri stated this at an exhibition and anniversary lecture marking…
“His Excellency Chief Rufus Ada George remains a pillar of wisdom and integrity in our collective struggle. It was only fitting that we paid him this visit to honour his enduring contributions to PANDEF and to the Niger Delta at large.”
“Once they gain their senses, we’ll ask them where they come from. Then the government has to repatriate them,”
With the projects progressing across the three communities, attention is now focused on their completion and eventual impact on students, teachers and the wider communities. The developments also come as Ambaiowei seeks another term in the House of Representatives.
“PANDEF again extends its congratulations and wishes the new King and people of Opobo, and Rivers State a greatly peaceful and prosperous reign in the hands of God.”
“The issue of building Lagos cannot be achieved by any particular individual or any particular organisation, but it’s going to be a synergy of all the governments, the individuals, the professionals, the practitioners, all coming together to ensure that Lagos is built and maintained.”
Beyond the invitation as Guest of Honour, the Centre said it has nominated Dr Otuoke for an Award of Excellence as a Distinguished Disaster Management Personality from the University.
