Siminalayi Fubara, governor of Rivers, says there is no crisis in the state house of assembly.

Fubara spoke on Thursday while signing the N1.18 trillion 2020 Appropriation Bill into law at the government house in Port Harcourt, the state capital.

Fubara presented the money bill, tagged the “Budget of Inclusive Growth and Development,” to the four-member assembly on Monday.

The governor claimed that there is no division in the state legislature, adding that Victor Oko-Jumbo is the authentic speaker of the assembly.

“I want to say this, maybe, for some persons somewhere who are still mixing up issues. We have only one Rivers State House of Assembly, and that assembly is headed by Rt hon Victor Oko-Jumbo,” he said.

Fubara said his administration will do everything possible to defend the interest of Rivers State and the integrity of governance.

“We will make sure that we kick-start so that the record of performance that was accorded by this administration in the year 2024 will be higher in this year, 2025,” he said.

“Let me first thank the Rivers State House of Assembly for doing a very diligent job and also realising the task that we have ahead of us, which is to continue to work for Rivers people.

“So, I want to thank you for working very hard and ensuring that we hit the ground running in this New Year.”

THE RIVERS ASSEMBLY CRISIS

In October 2023, Ehie Edison, an associate of Fubara, was elected speaker of the factional assembly after his removal as the house leader by lawmakers led by Martin Amaewhule.

On December 11, 27 lawmakers of the assembly led by Amaewhule defected from the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) to the All Progressives Congress (APC).

The 27 lawmakers are loyal to Nyesom Wike, the immediate past governor of Rivers and the current minister of the federal capital territory (FCT).

On December 12, 2024, Edison declared the lawmakers’ seats vacant.

However, Edison resigned as a lawmaker and was appointed chief of staff to Fubara.

Subsequently, Oko-Jumbo was elected as the speaker of the assembly.

However, the affected lawmakers approached the court seeking to stop their replacement.
In September 2024, a high court in Abuja dismissed a suit seeking the sack of the lawmakers.

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NNPC invites Obasanjo to tour PH, Warri refineries

byBusola Aro

January 2, 2025 10:22 pm

The Nigerian National Petroleum Company (NNPC) Limited has asked former President Olusegun Obasanjo to visit the Port Harcourt refinery to verify its operational status.

The invitation follows Obasanjo’s statement suggesting that the state-owned refineries are still moribund despite huge investments.

Obasanjo had said during his time as president, Shell Petroleum Development Company (SPDC) was approached to run Nigeria’s refineries, but the British oil giant declined over concerns of systemic corruption.

The former president also alleged that the NNPC has been misleading Nigerians about the refinery’s operational status.

Responding in a statement on Thursday, Olufemi Soneye, the chief corporate communications officer of NNPC, invited Obasanjo to visit the PH refinery, saying the company is committed to transparency and accountability.

The NNPC spokesperson also asked the elder statesman to work with the firm in its determination to guarantee Nigeria’s energy security.

“We invite our esteemed former president to join us in this effort as we continue to deliver energy security for our nation and provide tangible benefits to Nigerians,” Soneye said.

“His wisdom and experience are invaluable, and we assure him that his advice will always be welcomed and appreciated.

“Furthermore, we extend an open invitation to President Obasanjo for a tour of the rehabilitated refineries to witness firsthand the progress made under the new NNPC Limited.

“As part of this transformation, NNPC Limited has gone beyond oil and gas to become an integrated energy company. One of our notable achievements is the complete rehabilitation of the Port Harcourt Refining Company (PHRC) and Warri Refinery.

“We welcome President Obasanjo to witness the transformation of the Port Harcourt Refinery. This is not a mere Turnaround Maintenance, but a comprehensive overhaul aligned with global standards.

“The revitalisation of refineries in Port Harcourt, Warri, and Kaduna underscores the company’s commitment to Nigeria’s energy security.”

‘NNPC NO LONGER A GOVERNMENT CORPORATION’

Soneye said the NNPC is currently conducting a complete rehabilitation of the old Port Harcourt and Kaduna refineries.

“Regarding his (Obasanjo’s) recent comments, we would like to respectfully clarify the current state of the NNPC. The NNPC has undergone a transformative journey, evolving from a government corporation into a private entity, NNPC Limited,” he added.

The spokesperson said the transition means that the NNPC has also moved on from being a loss-making organisation to a profit-driven international energy firm.

“We deeply respect and hold President Obasanjo in the highest regard as a distinguished statesman who has contributed significantly to the progress of our nation,” he added.

“We remain grateful for his leadership and enduring commitment to the growth and development of Nigeria. Together, we can continue to build a brighter future for our great nation.”

Soneye also said there “is no iota of truth in the media reports that NNPCL has stopped the supply of crude oil to Dangote Refinery – No need to respond to falsehood”.

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