Developing Story: Fubara Has Good Transformational Plans For Rivers Despite Lost Time – Sirawoo

• Reveals Rivers is set to ameliorate the impact of flash floods

By PHC Telegraph

 

The Permanent Secretary, Ministry of Information and Communications, Honour Sirawoo says Governor Sim Fubara is deeply committed to the speedy transformation of Rivers State.

Speaking while briefing newsmen in Port Harcourt shortly after Thursday’s meeting of the State Executive Council which took place at  the Rivers State Government House, Sirawoo assured Rivers people that Governor Fubara is determined to accelerate the pace of governance despite time lost.

He said that the administration’s renewed focus and energy would place Rivers State firmly back on the path of sustainable growth and progress.

Sirawoo acknowledged the menace posed by flash floods, saying that the council chaired by Governor Fubara has directed government officials to embark on immediate remedial intervention to curtail the adverse effects of flash floods.

He however cautioned residents against the indiscriminate dumping of waste into drainage channels erected to facilitate the evacuation of storm water and urged them to avoid building on waterways.

He identified such practices as some of the man-made problems that help to worsen flooding.

Rivers To Create  Computer-Based Test Centres, ICT Laboratories

The Deputy Governor of Rivers State, Professor Ngozi Odu is to chair a committee set up by the State Executive Council which is to develop a proposal for the creation of Computer-Based Test (CBT) Centres and ICT Laboratories across the three senatorial districts of the State.

The Committee has the Secretary to the State Government Benibo Anabraba as a member.

Also to serve on the committee are the Permanent Secretaries of the Ministries of Education, Works, Information and Communications and Commissioner for Energy.

Speaking to the press, the Permanent Secretary, Ministry of Education, Azibaolanari Uzoma-Nwogu, explained why government is taking steps to introduce computer-based examination practices.

Uzoma-Nwogu noted that the move would prepare Rivers youths for a digital future and improve the quality of education across the State.

She explained that the initiative is in line with the Federal Government’s directive. That directive states that beginning in 2026, all examinations conducted by the West African Examinations Council (WAEC) and the National Examinations Council (NECO) will be computer-based.

Tilting The Balance In Favour Of Rivers Youths

Chisom Gbali, the Commissioner for Employment Generation and Economic Empowerment who unveiled the plan Governor Fubara has for the younger population said the council reviewed ongoing efforts to create jobs for Rivers youths.

He hinted that his ministry has been directed to develop a framework for job creation and economic empowerment.

According to him, the move underscores the determination of the government to open up more opportunities for the young population.

“We want to assure Rivers youths” Gbali who spoke to newsmen said “that there will be a rising tide of employment and steady waves of economic empowerment,”

He added, “We know our Governor, when he makes a promise, he ensures it is fulfilled.”