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Rivers Sole Administrator Assures Tangible Development In Andoni

 

By: Martha Igbiks 

Rivers State Sole Administrator, Vice Admiral  Ibok-Ete Ibas, has assured Andoni stakeholders of tangible development, promising to address oil companies' failure to provide locals with adequate job opportunities.

Vice Admiral Ibas who gave the assurance at a town hall meeting held at the Local Government headquarters Ngo town yesterday,10th May, 2025, stated that the meeting is aimed at discussing pressing issues affecting the community, with a focus on welfare and security.
(L-R) Representative of the Rivers State Sole Administrator who is also the State Commissioner for Police, Olugbenga Adepoju with the Andoni Sole Administrator, Atajit Francis during the town hall meeting held on May 10th 2025 at the Local Government Council headquarters at Ngo town.


Represented by the State Commissioner of  Police, Olugbenga Adepoju emphasized the need for collaboration between communities, security agencies, and the local government Administrator to achieve synergy and prioritize key issues.

 Rivers CP, Olugbenga Adepoju in a chat with the Andoni SOLAD, Surveyor Atajit Francis during the town hall meeting with stakeholders in Ngo town.


In his speech, the Andoni Sole Administrator, Surveyor Atajit Francis, welcomed the Service Chiefs and other guests, highlighting the importance of collective action in addressing community challenges.

Mr. Francis lamented Andoni's neglect and marginalization despite its significant contributions to Nigeria's economy as a major oil-producing area.


The ANOLGA Sole Administrator lauded Vice Admiral Ibas for initiating the Interactive programme with stakeholders which according to him will "enhance governance and promote peace, security, and progress in Andoni and other LGA’S of the State.

On his part, Dr. Benson Egweren, Paramount Ruler of Ataba kingdom,  called on the Federal government to establish an Area Command in Andoni with headquarters in Ngo and financial support for internal security outfits.

         King of Ataba Kingdom 


The event which had in attendance, Service Chiefs, Permanent Secretaries and other stakeholders of Andoni climaxed with an inspection of the Ngo General Hospital and Government Secondary School Ngo by the Rivers State Commissioner of Police and members of his entourage. 




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