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We will come back stronger for a Greater Okrika Nation.

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TO MY GOOD PEOPLE OF OKRIKA LOCAL GOVERNMENT AREA; WE ARE COMING BACK STRONGER AND BETTER. The events of February 28th was only a punctuation in governance—a brief pause before we continue to move forward with renewed strength and purpose. Be steadfast, we are coming back better. True leadership is tested in times of adversity, and what we face now is simply a refining fire that will make us stronger. The pillars of democracy remain firm, and our resolve is unbroken. As Okrika sons and daughters, we are known for our resilience, loyalty, and support for good governance. We are not just spectators in this political landscape—we are active participants in shaping the future of Rivers State. Our support for H.E. Governor Siminalayi Fubara GSSRS is total, our confidence in his leadership unshaken. Our leader, His Excellency, Sir Siminalayi Fubara GSSRS, remains at the helm, steadily steering the ship of our great state towards greater prosper...
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Supreme Court verdict on Rivers Political Crisis:Take over LGA affairs, pending elections by RSIEC. Fubara directs HLGAs.

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STATEWIDE BROADCAST BY THE GOVERNOR OF RIVERS STATE, HIS EXCELLENCY, SIR SIMINALAYI FUBARA, GSSRS, ON SUNDAY, MARCH 2, 2025, ON THE RECENT JUDGMENTS OF THE SUPREME COURT. My dear people of Rivers State,  1. We are all aware of the recent Supreme Court judgments and pronouncements regarding aspects of the lingering political disputes in our dear State. 2. Although we disagree with the judgments, we are bound to obey the orders made therein as a law-abiding government.  3. Since inception, we have conducted the affairs of government within the framework of our Constitution, due process and the rule of law. 4. While we are not above mistakes because we are humans, we believe that we have not, as a government, done anything deliberately to trample on the rule of law or the hallowed principles of constitutional governance. 5. Accordingly, I have had a meeting with my team of lawyers, and they have assured me that the certified true copy of the judgements may...
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Okrika:Empowering a woman betters the society and the family.

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OKRIKA LOCAL GOVERNMENT COUNCIL.                  In the News. Dynamic Rivers Daughters for Sim on a courtesy visit to Executive Chairman, Okrika Local Government Council, Sir. Achese Igwe. The Executive Chairman, Okrika Local Government Council, Sir. Achese Igwe received in audience the Dynamic Rivers Daughters for Sim, a pan Rivers women organisation in Rivers State. Speaking during the visit the leader of group, Mrs. Virginia Koko Chinwe praised the Executive Chairman for his numerous developmental strides in Okrika aimed at putting smiles on the faces of Okrikans. According Mrs. Koko Chinwe, the women are particularly happy with the Market women, small scale businesses and artisans empowerment carried out by the council boss, stressing that the gesture in small measure removed a huge burden on the women of Okrika. She said as women advocacy group the Dynamic Rivers...
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Armed Forces Remembrance Day Celebration:Sir. Achese Igwe call for unity to enhance development.

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Brief address to the Church on the event of Armed Forces Remembrance Day Celebration.  Dear brethren in the Lord, I bring you greetings from all of us leading the affairs of our dear Okrika Nation at this time by the special grace of God.  Dear people of God, we take so much to heart the prayers of the Church that is sustaining the nation. If not for your prayers answered by God Almighty, what would have been to this nation would have been untold. We thank you, our brethren in God. As a government in power, we have come to celebrate with our living heroes, while we also celebrate our heroes past for their sacrifices that have kept us united as a nation. These heroes sacrificed their all to ensure a Nigeria we have today. Here in Okrika, the story is not different, as our fathers put in their all to fight for the unity, sovereignty, and protection of our territorial intervrity. We thank you, our beloved heroes. Dear brethren, in no time, our ...
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Embrace the new trend of development in Okrika:Hon. Imbremieye urged Okrikans.

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Okrika Local Government Council.  The Chairman, Okrika Local Government Area Environmental Sanitation Authority, Hon. Sunday Imbremieye has called on Okrikans to embrace the new trend of development coming to Okrika. The chairman made the call while speaking to news men while clearing the bush part around George, Kalio Ama axis. Hon.  Imbiremieye, a former vice chairman, said with a verse knowledge about Okrika and its development, accepting the new trend of development introduced by the present administration is the only panacea for felt need development to thrive. The Sanitation Chairman informed newsmen that the Sanitation Authority will clear all canals, open up all closed drainages, clear all bush parts along all major roads, and remove all illegal structures along major roads and under high tension electric cables, including chante shops on all major roads across Okrika. Imbremieye added that by so doing, Okrikans will appr...
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Taking Empowerment to the Base:Hon. Linda Somiari Stewart on War Canoe House Reach out Project.

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Hon. Linda Somiari-Stewart Launches "Project War Canoes of Economic Empowerment" in Okrika.  In a historic event held at Chukunibiri, Ogoloma in Okrika Local Government area of Rivers State, the Honourable Linda Somiari-Stewart, Deputy Leader of the Rivers State House of Assembly and member representing Okrika Constituency, launched the groundbreaking Project War Canoes of Economic Empowerment.  This initiative aims to revive the socio-economic significance of war canoe houses while fostering unity and economic growth within the Okrika community. Addressing a gathering of traditional chiefs, war canoe house leaders, beneficiaries, and distinguished guests, Hon. Somiari-Stewart emphasized the historical and cultural importance of war canoe houses as pillars of Ijaw heritage. “Our war canoe houses have long been symbols of resilience, collective strength, and economic cooperation. Today, we take a significant step forward to strengthen the dream ...
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The path to the development of Okrika Nation lies in our unity and speaking with one voice. Council Boss task Supreme Council of Okrika Traditional Rulers.

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MEETING WITH SUPREME COUNCIL OF OKRIKA TRADITIONAL RULERS HELD IN THE OFFICE OF THE EXECUTIVE CHAIRMAN.  ..... Sir. Achese Igwe task traditional rulers on unity to attract needed development. The Okrika Local Government Council, led by the Executive Chairman, Sir. Achese Igwe held a strategic meeting with the traditional rulers of Okrika Nation to deliberate on key issues affecting the region.   While addressing the reverred monarchs, the Chairman emphasized the need for all arms of Okrika Nation to live in harmony and speak with one voice in collaboration with the government to attract the needed development in Okrika. The council boss said the  traditional rulers have a major role in the unity of Okrika. Stressing that no foreigner can give to Okrika, what Okrikans will give themselves. Adding that the strength in unity can not be overemphasized. The chairman, therefore, called on the Supreme Council of traditional ru...
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