Our State Our Responsibility

Campaign @ Nigerian Society of Engineers (NSE), Rivers State Chapter.
26th November, 2019

Members of the Nigerian Society of Engineers (NSE) have been enjoined to place the interest of Rivers State first in the building of resilient infrastructure.

The Permanent Secretary, Ministry of Information and Communications, Pastor Paulinus Nsirim made the call in Port Harcourt at the opening ceremony of the 2019 Engineering Week of NSE.

Pastor Nsirim described the choice of the theme of the Engineering Week; "Building Resilient Infrastructure to Promote Sustainable Industrial Growth in the Niger Delta," as not only timely but appropriate for the development of the State.

"This theme is also in line with the NEW VISION of Governor Nyesom Ezenwo Wike, who has demonstrated in the past four and a half years that he is out to build resilient infrastructure for the people of Rivers State," he added.

Pastor Nsirim invited NSE to join the Campaign and tell the true narrative about the State, and as patriots defend its interest in all their activities.

"We as a people must not allow detractors to deny our State of the benefits which nature has bestowed on us.

"We should let everybody know that Rivers State is a safe haven for investments, and as patriots let us rise up to counter all negative narratives," he added.

Campaign

@ 6 Division, Nigerian Army and The Nigeria Police Force, Rivers State Command.
24th October, 2019

Security Agencies have been enjoined to defend the interests of Rivers State.

The Permanent Secretary, Ministry of Information and Communications, Pastor Paulinus Nsirim made this call when he visited the General Officer Commanding, 6 Division, Nigerian Army.

"We want to place on record that the Nigerian Army have been worthy allies to the State Government, and we are here to ask that the interests of Rivers State continues to remain paramount," he stated.

At the Nigeria Police Force, Rivers State Headquarters, Pastor Nsirim stated that in order to attain the Rivers State of our dreams, it is the responsibility of the Police to place the interests of Rivers State first.

In his response, The General Officer Commanding, 6 Division, Nigerian Army, represented by Brigadier General B. E. Etuk, said the aim of the campaign to galvanise stakeholders and bridge gaps between them is coming at the right time.

"The military is always ready to work with civilians. We are here to protect the citizens of Rivers State and we want its people to know that anytime they have information that borders on national security, they should not hesitate to bring it forward.

"Security is development and development is security, and that is how we can really move the state forward," he added.

Responding, The Commissioner of Police, The Nigeria Police Force, Rivers State Command, CP Mustapha Dandaura, welcomed the initiative of the Ministry of Information and Communications, and fully endorsed the campaign.

"I want to emphasize on synergy between the Police and the Ministry of Information and Communications, as partners in progress. We need your input in the fight against insecurity and the dissemination of information about our activities in the State," he stated.

Campaign

Campaign @ Ignatius Ajuru University of Education
17th October, 2019

Lecturers in the State-owned tertiary institutions have been enjoined to use their positions of trust to propagate the interest of the State.

The Permanent Secretary, Ministry of Information and Communications, Pastor Paulinus Nsirim, made the call today in Port Harcourt when he visited the Vice Chancellor of Ignatius Ajuru University of Education, Professor Ozo-Mekuri Ndimele as part of the Campaign.

Pastor Nsirim said that all Stakeholders need to be part of changing the negative narrative about the state that has been propagated by some sections of the media.

"We need to frame the true narrative that befits Rivers State. We can not allow other people to continue to spread falsehood about us.

"I feel strongly that the University Community with its assemblage of opinion moulders, who are mentors to the upcoming generation need to be part of this campaign.

"Everyone living and doing business in Rivers State should know that this campaign is beyond partisanship. We have to come together to cub the capital flight that we have witnessed within the last few years.

"We have been robbed of what we are supposed to gain as a people because we have allowed partisanship and religious interests to divide us as a people. And our detractors are benefiting from it.

"God has placed us in positions of authority at our various levels of influence to begin to make the difference. Posterity will judge us harshly if we don't do anything now.

"Making that difference entails that whereever we are, we place Rivers State first," he added.

The Permanent Secretary enjoined all Rivers people to join hands with Governor Wike to pursue a development agenda that will be beneficial to all.

In his response, the Vice Chancellor, Professor Ozo-Mekuri Ndimele commended the Ministry of Information and Communications for the campaign.

"This campaign is apt and the time for it is now. We will join you in this campaign and make sure Rivers State takes its pride of place in the nation," he said.

Professor Ndimele stated unequivocally that Rivers State is very safe and commended Governor Wike's efforts in the development of the state.

Campaign