The park was almost a refuge site . List of 21 Local Government Areas, LGAs in Anambra State are given in this post. And we awarded the contract for the completion of the market . It gives me great pleasure today to sign the 2021 Appropriation Bill and the enabling 2020 Finance Bill into law. Edo State is located in the southern part of Nigeria, and its capital is located in Benin city, which is also one of the biggest commercial centers in the state. We are intensifying our domestic revenue mobilization efforts so that we can have adequate resources to fund the 2021 Budget.  Revenue Generating Agencies, and indeed all Ministries, Departments and Government Owned Enterprises, must work very hard to achieve their revenue targets, control their cost-to-revenue ratios, as well as ensure prompt and full remittance of revenue collections. It has been challenging and tasking, humbling and fulfilling. The governor also urged them to desist from using their positions to create crisis or confusion in the party and to always seek permission before embarking on long journeys outside the state. Communities would then see their responsibility for the pipelines as protection of what belongs to them. Implementing the Brass LNG and Fertilizer Plant Project and similarly concluding Train 7 of the NLNG in Bonny The 1999 Constitution has to be reviewed if the Local Governments across the country are to operate with maximum results . Join the May God continue to bless the Federal Republic of Nigeria. Key Regional Critical Infrastructure Specifically and in summary what does the 16-Point Agenda entail? In this post you’ll discover the names of all those Local Government Areas. Chibuike Rotimi Amaechi has sworn in 21 Local Government Caretaker Chairmen to pilot the affairs of their councils. Despite being the core of power generation in the Country, most Communities in the Niger Delta remain unconnected to the National Grid. • Implement the proposed East-West Coastal Road Project, which stretches 704 km in I also wish to thank the National Assembly for completing its work on the 2020 Finance Bill. And today, we have paid all of the lawmakers . I thank you most sincerely for your kind attention. We also urge the full implementation of the funding provisions of the NDDC Act. Relevant Agencies are to ensure the realization of our crude oil production and export targets.  Heads of defaulting Agencies are hereby warned that they will be severely sanctioned.  I also appeal to our fellow citizens and the business community, at large, to fulfil their tax obligations promptly. As you are all aware, our economy recently lapsed into its second recession in four years. In spite of this seeming setback, Hon Daniel happily beats his chest and comes to the inevitable verdict that his stewardship thus far has provided the much-needed dividends of democracy to his people, which makes him deserving of a second term. length along the Atlantic coastline, from Odukpani Junction in Cross River State, connecting over 1000 communities, to Ibeju on the Lekki-Epe Expressway in Lagos State (Design already completed by NDDC). There was high cry of lack of proper transportation in the Main Riverine communities ( Adada ,Ogboloma axis), so, we provided two ferry boats at the cost of N3 million each. August 25, 2018. 32. Daniel, as chairman of Abua/Odual put the council’s wage bill at N80 million monthly, adding that his government pays ‘ex-trouble makers’ the sum of N100,000.00 each every month to maintain peace and security in his domain under the supervision of the police and other security agencies. Its capital and largest city is Abakaliki. I commend the sustained mutual understanding, collaboration and high-level engagements between officials of the Executive and Legislative Arms of Government, which have made the accelerated enactment of these Bills possible. He said that council was able to tackle the scourge with the little resources at its disposal was used to phase out the heat of the flood in the area. The Chairman, despite the dwindling finances of the council, was able to embark on some projects to improve the state of the people’s welfare. His performance has been excellent. For me, he has been like an elder brother and a father. In view of the recent rise in confirmed Coronavirus cases nationwide, we will ensure timely implementation of the health and emergency measures in the 2021 Budget to contain the spread of the virus.  We will continue to count on the close collaboration with the State Governments in our effort to protect the lives and livelihoods of our people. Despite constraints militating against large scale development, as the area hardly boasts of the business mix as could be found in Obio/Akpor and Port Harcourt City Local Government Areas, particularly in relationship to having a buoyant internal revenue generating mechanism to complement its monthly receipts from the Federation Accounts. The devastating effects of coastal erosion and lack of effective shoreline protection for the coastal communities of the Niger Delta must be tackled as a matter of urgency. More than that, the people hoped that a mutually beneficial dialogue would ensue, which would naturally lead to finding lasting solutions to the very difficult challenges of the region. Inclusive Participation in Oil Industry and Ownership of Oil Blocs • Implement the development of inland waterways and riverine infrastructure. I wish to acknowledge the efforts of the Ministers superintending over the Federal Ministry of Finance, Budget and National Planning; the Budget Office of the Federation; Senior Special Assistants that are liaisons to the Senate and House of Representatives; the Fiscal Policy Reforms Committee; and all others who contributed towards producing the 2021 Appropriation Act and 2020 Finance Act, that I have signed into law today. A crack team of The Tide crew, comprising the General Manager, Chief Ernest Chinwo, the Acting Editor, Mrs Juliet Njiowhor, veteran journalists, Dagogo Josiah and Ben Obe with a team of reporters and camera man were in Abua/Odual Local Government Area to see first hand the projects so far executed. The founding of the Forum became necessary following the spate of unrelenting attacks by aggrieved youths on Nigeria’s strategic oil and gas installations, the bulk of which are located in the coastal states of the Niger Delta region; the attacks snowballed into yet another crisis in the already volatile region. We, therefore, strongly urge the President to direct the take-off of the already approved Nigerian Maritime University, Okerenkoko, in Delta State. The same situation applies to Obio-Akpor Local Government council secretariat. Wage Bill: Appropriately deployed ICT can be the elixir to create much-needed jobs, promote entrepreneurship and create wealth in the Region. For him, it is so far, so good. The 2021 Budget is very critical to the delivery of the legacy projects of our Administration.  To fully achieve our objectives, the effective implementation of the 2021 Budget is imperative.  Therefore, I have directed the Ministry of Finance, Budget and National Planning should adopt all necessary measures in this regard to achieve the objectives of the Budget, including the targeted release of capital votes. Communities must be able to have a say in what projects come to them. There are 18 Local Government Areas (LGAs) in Edo State. Plight of Internally Displaced Persons Woke has name Care taker Committee Chairmen. GOVERNOR WIKE SIGNS REVISED 2020 BUDGET Aug 03, 2020. Pan Niger Delta Forum (PANDEF) had since November 1, 2016 presented to the Federal Government a 16-Point Demand and just recently during the Niger Delta traditional stakeholders forum, held at Hotel Presidential, Port Harcourt, an elder of the Team B, Timi Kaiser-Wilhelm Ogoriba, lamented over Federal Government’s insensitivity to PANDEF’s 16-Point Agenda, saying that it is a dangerous signal as its silence continues to aggravate high level of threats and insecurity in the Niger Delta region. Given the insecurity situation in the Niger Delta, several pending law and justice issues regarding some aggrieved groups and individuals are yet to be resolved. The increased deployment of military personnel into the Niger Delta has resulted in rise in cases of invasion of communities, displacement of persons, harassment and other forms of abuse of human rights. Tony John, Port Harcourt; Ndubuisi Orji, Abuja. 6. The fall out of the ceding of Bakassi to Cameroon continues to threaten the security of the southernmost part of the Niger Delta Region. At the meeting, which also had Governors and other political office holders from the Region in attendance, PANDEF presented its 16-Point Demand to the President of the Federal Republic of Nigeria. Renovation of Council’s Headquarters: The Federal and State Governments need to signal their interest in sustained economic development in the region by: LG Chairmen are expected to text in their names,council & political party for listing. Obio akpor, one of the local government areas in Rivers state, has been reported to be the richest local government in Nigeria. That is from 43 million to about 82 million . The Ogoni Clean-up and Environmental Remediation. Our books are also open for scrutiny. "Sabi"   clique, By clicking again you agree to our More info. In designing the 2021 Budget, we deliberately chose to pursue an expansionary fiscal policy. He further disclosed that a town-hall projected at Omelema-Abua which his government embarked This is a move that is highly unreasonable by any standard. With 'Something Else,' Mr. Eazi's consistency deserves to be highlighted [Pulse 1-Listen EP Review], Zamfara Commissioner dumps Governor Mattawale's govt, returns to APC, An infant, 64-year-old man die, 6 others injured in Jigawa auto crash, Buratai says military action alone can’t stop Nigeria's security challenges. The Chairman of the LGA, Hon Daniel Daniel also disclosed that he renovated the council headquarters at Abua Central. What this meant for our national economy was an increase in revenue to about 110 million (US) Dollars, or about 33 billion Naira, per day (at the approximate exchange rate of N305/Dollar). It has therefore become imperative for the IOCs to relocate to their areas of operation. The previous administration got approval to employ 100 persons but ended up employing 490 persons . Let me conclude by commending the National Assembly, once again, for the steady support in safely steering our economy during these very challenging times.  I remain committed to sustaining the partnership with the Legislature to jointly deliver on our mandate from our people. Oil Pollution: Monarch Hails UK Supreme Court’s Ruling Against Shell, Shell Didn’t Under-Report 2m Barrels Of Crude-DPR, Polluted N’Delta Communities Can Sue In English Courts, UK S’Court Rules, $140m Saga: Court Blocks Shell’s Accounts For Allegedly Diverting 16m Barrels Of Crude Oil, RSNC GM Tasks Correspondents On Professionalism, Olonisakin Pulls Out Of Service, Hails Military, © Copyright © 2009-2021 The Tide Newspaper Corporation. Fiscal Federalism We must maintain partnership in the interest of our people, regardless of any differences regarding the Legislative provisions governing our federal budgeting process. We urge the Federal Government to further ensure the full implementation of this project that is designed to run through all the states in the Niger Delta, up to Lagos. iii. All these institutions This move would create a mutually beneficial relationship with the host communities. The Nigerian Maritime University, Okerenkoko, is largely regarded, by persons from the Zone, as symbolic and deserving. To ensure full implementation of the 2020 Capital Budget and optimize its contribution to our economic revival efforts, the National Assembly recently approved our request to allow Ministries, Departments and Agencies to continue to expand released funds for their 2020 capital budgets till 31stMarch, 2021.  I would like to express my appreciation to the National Assembly, again, for their gracious understanding and speedy action on this matter. Nyesom Wike of Rivers has charged the 23 newly elected council chairmen to prudently utilize council funds to pay workers’ salaries and fight insecurity in their areas. 7. The cost of reconstruction contract gulped up to N29 million, which according to him, is 95 percent of the sum stated above. Rivers State has 23 local government areas but Degema and Ogba/Egbema/Ndoni council chairmen still have their tenures running, so were not affected. Its passage underscores our commitment, as a matter of routine practice, to support Federal Appropriation Bills with annual Finance Bills, designed to facilitate their implementation. None of the strategies – including the option of force through the deployment of troops and militarization of the region – was effective enough to douse the tension in the Niger Delta. |, Thank you! The 21 caretaker chairmen … The clamour for fiscal federalism has continued to be re-echoed by different sections of the country. We will examine these amendments and, where necessary, I will revert to the National Assembly with a request for amendment, virement or other appropriate adjustments to ensure that the core objectives of the Budget are accomplished. We, therefore, recommend a comprehensive resettlement plan including development for the host communities and displaced populations to reduce the risk of making them into a Stateless People. I am aware of the changes that the National Assembly has made to the 2021 Executive Budget proposal. The Maritime University Issue Submit your stories now via social or: 06/19/2018 16. River State is located in South South Nigeria. Since the creation of the Niger Delta Ministry, even though it was meant to function in the mode of the Federal Capital Territory Ministry, its funding has been abysmal. It is one of the six states created in 1996 by the Abacha government. I started this as a Caretaker Chairman and have continued same up to date . The Governor’s tall order, from all indications, appear to be the minimum requirement for the incumbent local government helmsmen to seamlessly secure the PDP ticket in the forthcoming elections in keeping with the giant development strides of the Wike administration at the State level. We are also building a Civic Centre for the people of Omelema which is in a roofing stage . Excerpts. Thereafter, another 100 workers were employed by the Rivers State Local Government Service Commission. List of 23 Local Government Areas in Rivers State are given in this post. The incessant breaching and vandalization of pipelines, and oil theft, have taken direct tolls on oil production and supplies, with corresponding adverse effects on the economy of our dear Country. 12. 15. From our poll, you are among the top five best chairmen in the state. On November 1, 2016, a delegation of the Niger Delta people comprising traditional rulers, leaders of thought, professionals, academics, civil rights activists, women and youth leaders from the various ethnic nationalities, under the auspices of the Pan Niger Delta Forum (PANDEF) met with President Muhammadu Buhari, GCFR, at the Presidential Villa in Abuja. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) clinched all the 23 chairmanship seats in the council elections. The new council bosses were elected on the platform of the All Progressives Congress APC. The State is amongst the Niger Delta State and also the top most oil producing States in Nigeria. Wike Swears In 22 LGA Caretaker Chairmen In Rivers State - Politics - Nairaland. What message would you want to pass to the FG for being insensitive to these issues five years after? • We urge the commencement of work on the Ibaka Deep Sea Port for which Feasibility has long been completed. Pipeline vandalism also damages the environment, health and economic activity of inhabitants of affected areas, as well as complicates environmental cleanup efforts. Highlights of Achievements: Mr Chairman , what have you done for your fellow Elected Officials, councillors and Vice Chairman? I would like to appreciate the National Assembly, and in particular, thank the Senate President, the Speaker of the House of Representatives and indeed all distinguished and honourable leaders and members for their cooperation in expeditiously enacting these important money bills. ‘’You should always be at home; do not stay far from the people; do not stay in Port Harcourt; do not distance yourselves from the people; stay in your councils to know the problems of your people.’’. What are the other challenges of the local government? What is your reaction to this? I will give him above 80 percent. We, therefore, urge the Federal Government to speed up this exercise, especially by following through the emergency steps outlined in the UNEP Report, which includes the provision of safe drinking water for a populace whose water has been declared unfit for human consumption by UNEP, years ago. How will you rate the governor’s performance? We inherited a workforce that gulps over 70 percent of the allocation after statutory deductions. Etche Local Government Area Secretariat, Okehi, Rivers State, Nigeria. • Implementation of modalities for the involvement of Host Communities in the ownership of Petroleum assets Emohua Local Government Area is one of the 23 local government areas in Rivers state located in the town of Emuoha with the districts of Egbeda, Ibaa, Obelle and others. The Details of the Budget as passed by the National Assembly, and signed into law by me, will be provided by the Minister of Finance, Budget and National Planning, subsequently. 1. So we came up with a resolution that in order to better the lives of these officers after living office , their loans should be increased by a 100 percent . Dwindling Finances: We, therefore, urge the Federal Government to enunciate policies and actions that will address the lack of participation as well as imbalance in the ownership of Oil and Gas Assets. In 2009, the late President Umaru Musa Yar’Adua, proclaimed the Amnesty Programme to end hostilities in the Niger Delta and to facilitate stabilization of the security conditions and pave way for sustainable development of the Region. Over bloated Workforce: We urge that this trend be reversed. Ebonyi State is a state of Nigeria, in the south of the Eastern region. He lauded both the Rivers State independent Electoral Commission [RSIEC] and the security agencies for conducting free, fair and credible council elections in the State. 14. This has continued to escalate tension and insecurity in the region. He said the caretaker committees had to be sworn to avoid any vacuum in government. 2. Any regret from the visit to Mr. President? Subscribe to: Posts (Atom) In this post you’ll discover the names of all those Local Government Areas. 4. We also in the process awarded the Park which was built at the time we were still in the Old Ahoada Local Government Area. We similarly urge the Federal Government to take decisive steps to enforce the Zero Gas Flare deadline. The council under my watch is not owing a dime . Governor Rochas Okorocha on Monday. And interestingly, he said they are about 35 in number on the council’s payroll. The Post Amnesty Programme, conceived at the end of the disarmament and retrieval of weapons from the ex-militants, had five components, namely: There is the need for the Federal Government to fast-track interventions on some of the indicative Regional Infrastructure viz: Gov. As a result, the Region is denied all the developmental and associated benefits that would have accrued to the Region from their presence. That meeting gave the people of the region a renewed sense of hope and optimism for an enduring relationship between the Niger Delta region and the Federal Government. 13. • We wish to thank President for ensuring that the first phase of the Coastal Railway project is provided for in the current 2016 budget. The recent upsurge in insecurity in the region has resulted in the displacement of large numbers of people from their communities and subjected them to untold hardship in various locations. This ultimately makes him involve them in economic activities, which is the thrust and direction of his administration’s developmental projects. Aba North, Aba South, Arochukwu, Bende, Isiala Ngwa South, Ikwuano, Isiala, Ngwa North, Isukwuato, Ukwa West, Ukwa East, Umuahia, Umuahia South. 11. The sense of alienation of Niger Delta indigenes from the resources of their land will continue until there are affirmative actions that guarantee the involvement of these communities in the ownership and participation in the Oil and Gas Industry. Against this backdrop, The Tide embarked on a project tagged, ‘Operation Show Your Projects’ by which the council chairmen are expected to use the media platform to show to the world what they have been able to do for their people within the past three years to justify their bid for a second term in office, even as the council polls are fast approaching.
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