Rivers PDP Chairman, Bro. Felix Obuah Advocates Love Among Rivers People

As Rivers State celebrates 50 years in existence, the State Chairman, Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Bro. Felix Obuah has called on all Rivers people to love one another irrespective of religion, social status, beliefs and political affiliations.

Bro. Obuah said what is paramount at the moment is gratitude to God, whose Grace, Goodness and Mercies had taken the State to an enviable height.

The PDP Chairman enjoined the people to use the 50th anniversary to demonstrate love, peace, oneness and justice, and patriotism, stressing that through this, Rivers State will wax stronger and truly take its rightful place as the Treasure Base of the Nation which other States would emulate.

In his words, “as the Jubilee Governor, Wike has brought peace, development and unity amongst Rivers people.  He is a unifying factor and a bridge builder. 

“I urge every Rivers man and woman to pull down every barrier and limitations and give Mr. Project all the support he needs to take the State to greater levels”.

On whether Rivers State, in 50 years, has actualized the vision of her founding fathers, Bro. Obuah said although the State is not there yet, but with Wike, he is optimistic that the dreams of the founding fathers of the State would be achieved.

According to the PDP Chairman, Governor Wike is building legacies that will not only compete favourably with infrastructures put in place by Diette-Spiff and Dr. Peter Odili, but those that will stand the test of time and would at the end of the day, surpass what had been on ground.

Bro. Obuah, while appealing for unity of purpose, urged Rivers people to embrace the ideals of patriotism, selflessness and total dedication to the development of the State, stressing that these traits were quintessential for actualizing the Rivers Dream, adding that the efforts of past and present leaders of the State have clearly proved that there is unity in diversity. “This, we all need to sustain as a people”, Obuah emphasized.

He commended the initiative of honouring heroes and eminent Rivers leaders both present and past, particularly those who have made significant contributions towards promoting national unity and development in the State.

The PDP Chairman said the awards are not mere symbol of recognition but avenues to encourage the younger generation towards patriotism and love of the State.

“Rivers people should be passionate in their advocacy for unity, love and neighborliness.  They should be patriotic and champion ideals that would contribute to the development of the State”, Obuah advised.

Signed:

Jerry Needam        

Special Adviser on Media and Publicity to

Bro. Felix Obuah, PDP Chairman, Rivers State.

RIWAMA Sole Administrator, Bro. Felix Obuah Urges Hoteliers To Support Governor Wike’s Effort To Keep PH, Environs Clean [Press Release]

The Sole Administrator of the Rivers State Waste Management Agency (RIWAMA), Bro. Felix Obuah has expressed displeasure with some hoteliers in the State who are in the habit of flouting the agency’s directive by not keeping their premises and business environment clean and healthy, thereby making Port Harcourt and its environs unclean.

Bro. Obuah, who stated this while receiving members of the State branch of the Nigeria Hotel Association (NHA), led by its Chairman, Eugene Nwauzi, in his office in Port Harcourt on Wednesday, said the Agency was becoming worried by the ugly habit of some hoteliers, who contemptuously sabotage the efforts of the Agency and the State government in making Port Harcourt, the State capital regain its garden city status.

The Sole Administrator, who was represented by his Personal Assistant, Prince Ike Anslem Chukwu, also frowned at hoteliers who promote the services of unregistered companies to dispose of their waste, adding that these unregistered companies cart away the refuse and dump them indiscriminately.

He advised all hoteliers in the State to ensure that they engage only service providers registered with the Agency, pointing out that only RIWAMA approved contractors have the license to perform such services.

The Sole Administrator further stated that RIWAMA is not collecting any levy or taxes of any kind, under any guise, stressing that all revenue are collected by the Rivers State Board of Internal Revenue.

Consequently, the RIWAMA boss also called on hoteliers in the State to report anyone or group of persons who approach them to collect levies or taxes to the law enforcement agency or the RIWAMA office along Ikwerre Road, Mile 4 in Port Harcourt.

While also commending some hoteliers who keep their premises and surroundings clean, Bro. Obuah urged all in the hospitality industry in the State to support Governor Nyesom Ezenwo Wike in his efforts to ensure that Rivers people receive the dividends of democracy, particularly in a clean and healthy environment.

In his speech, the Chairman of the Rivers State branch of the Nigeria Hotel Association, Eugene Nwauzi, said they were on the visit to thank Governor Wike for appointing Bro. Felix Obuah, who is also in the hospitality industry, as Sole Administration of RIWAMA, adding that they were also pleased with harmonization of taxes in the State.

Nwauzi commended the Governor for creating a conducive environment for hotel business and other businesses to thrive in the State, adding that this had contributed in the attraction of local, national and international events to Port Harcourt, thereby promoting hotel businesses.

The Chairman called on government to wade into the high electricity tariff imposed on hoteliers in the State by Port Harcourt Electricity Distribution Company (PHED), urging the State Government to adopt the Independent  Power Project (IPP) option in the provision of electricity.

Nwauzi explained that Rivers State has the capacity to use IPP to generate power at affordable prices to the people living and doing business in the State.

The Chairman also urged government to reopen and put the Port Harcourt International Airport Hotel into use, since it is a gateway from the airport into the State.

Signed:

Jerry Needam

Special Adviser on Media and Publicity to

Bro. Felix Obuah, Sole Administrator,

Rivers State Waste Management Agency (RIWAMA).

Thursday, May 18, 2017.

RIWAMA Boss Felix Obuah Warns Against Dumping of Wastes On Trans-Kalabari Road, Rumuolumeni

The attention of the Sole Administrator, Rivers State Waste Management Agency, RIWAMA, Bro. Felix Obuah, has been drawn to the activities of some unscrupulous waste haulers, night soil men in particular, dumping solid excretory products and other wastes indiscriminately on the Trans-Kalabari Road, Rumuolumeni, Port Harcourt, posing great danger to residents, companies and others using and doing business in the area.

The Agency strongly frowns at these illegal and unhealthy activities being perpetrated by these persons and others involved in similar acts in other parts of the city.

This notice therefore, serves as last warning to all perpetrators of this environmentally unfriendly act to desist forthwith as the Agency will not take it kindly with anyone caught indulged in it henceforth.

It is important that we emphasize that the law will not spare anyone who flouts this order, even as we call on members of the public to report to the Agency accordingly, any of such activities being carried out in and around the State, for the law to take its full course.

 

By Jerry Needam

Rivers PDP Chairman, Bro. Felix Obuah Organizes Draft Competition In Memory Of Late Father

Lovers of the game of Draft are in for a thrill as the Chairman of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in Rivers State, Bro. Felix Obuah says arrangements have been concluded to stage a Draft Competition in honour of his late father, Pa  Bethel Obuah who died on Tuesday, August 2, 2016, and would be buried soon.

Bro. Obuah who stated this through a statement signed by his Special Adviser on Media and Publicity, Jerry Needam said the competition is open to all (males, females), irrespective of their age and state of origin.

Obuah, who is also the Sole Administrator of the Rivers State Waste Management Agency (RIWAMA), said the preliminary edition of the competition would hold on the 1st of March, 2017, while the grand finale would hold on the 2nd of March, 2017.

The sports loving PDP boss, who is the Sole Sponsor of Nigerian National Football League (NNFL) Side, Go-Round Football Club of Omoku, revealed that the competition would be tagged ‘Onu-Onu-Ka’Onu Memorial Draft Competition’, adding that the tag represents his late father’s title as an undisputed champion among the draft playing community in his native Ogbaland.

Consequently, the Rivers PDP Chairman who also sponsored the first Rivers State Athletics Competition among Secondary Schools in Rivers State is calling on interested participants to indicate their interest and register for the competition which he said carries a ‘mouth watering’ cash prize.

Bro. Obuah further disclosed that the Competition would be an annual event.

Signed:

 

 

Jerry Needam        
Special Adviser on Media and Publicity to
Bro. Felix Obuah, PDP Chairman, Rivers State.
Wednesday, January 18, 2017