3rd March, 2015
Okafor Ofiebor/Port Harcourt
Against the increasing rate of violent crimes in Rivers state, Governor Rotimi Amaechi has urged the newly sworn-in Caretaker Committee Chairmen (CTC) to attach seriousness to the protection of lives and property in the various councils across the state.
Amaechi stated this Monday when he swore-in 21 local government council chairmen at Government House in Port Harcourt, the state capital.
Some of the CTC Chairmen include: Udi Udom of Abua/Odual, Chief Kassidy Ikegbidi for Ahoada-East, Esuku N. Esuku for Andoni, Orji Ngofa for Eleme, Nweke Felix for Oyigbo local Government Area, Ojukaye Flagg-Amachree for Asari-Toru.
Others include Mina Tende for Ogu/Bolo, Kadilo Kabari for Gokana, Worlu Gift for Obio/Akpor, Felix Amadi for Ikwerre, Nnamdi Wuche for Phalga, Fenibo Jack for Akuku/Toru Agabi Blessing for Ahoada-West and Charles Anyanwu for Etche Local Government Area.
Akaba Nemaa Aleelo for Tai, Nnamdi Abah for Emohua, Barrister Kelechi Ubani for Omuma, Mene Derek for Khana and Chief Amangi Sunday for Okirika
This is the third time Governor Amaechi has sworn-in CTC Chairmen for another 3 months in office.
He also called on security operatives to assist the government and the various council to tackle the increasing crime rate in the state.
“I want you all to attach seriousness to your primary assignment. It is my hope that the police and other security operatives will help you in arresting the criminals who are gradually increasing crime in the state. If you look around the state, you will notice the presence of troops and they are moving to every nook and cranny to chase out those hoodlums called criminals. Please, ensure that law abiding citizens are not molested or harassed by anybody,” Amaechi said.
Amaechi charged the council chairmen to start making preparations ahead of the local government council elections. He also tasked the council chairmen to be fair to all most especially in the discharge of their duties.
“You are charged also to start making preparations ahead of the local government council elections. You are expected to be fair to all. Don’t be partial, and encourage active participation in politics,” Amaechi said.