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CWAI Congratulates Evans Bipi on Appointment As Commissioner
- Describes it as a testament to dedication, and victory for good governance
A leading non-partisan, non- profit, pressure group promoting good governance, accountability and citizens engagement, identified as Citizens Watch Advocacy Initiative CWAI, has congratulated Evans Bipi on his appointment as Commissioner for Physical Planning and Urban Development.
In a statement signed by Omoba Kenneth Aigbegbele on Thursday, the group described Bipi’s appointment as a well-deserved recognition of his dedication to public service, good governance and commitment to the welfare of the people of Rivers State.
“We are delighted to see Evans Bipi take on this critical role. His leadership, expertise, and passion for public service makes him an excellent fit for this position. Evans Bipi, an honest, consistent, and loyal politician, is renowned as an experienced political juggernaut in Rivers State, even being the son of Dame Patience Jonathan, Former First Lady of the Federal Republic of Nigeria, Evans has consistently built a strong reputation in the political arena, who can be trusted at all times.
“Governor Fubara has made a landmark and sterling appointment as Bipi is selfless, committed and will add enormous value to the State.
“It is worthy to note that as a seasoned public servant, Evans has served as Speaker of Rivers State House of Assembly, Chairman of Ogu/Bolo Local Government Area in Rivers State, and Special Assistant to the FCT Minister, Bala Mohammed. We are super confident that he will drive positive change, promote transparency, accountability, and community development with his new position.” The statement added.
The group also extended congratulations to the traditional people and leaders of Ogu/Bolo Local Government Area and Rivers State at large, on the victory of their illustrious son.
“This appointment is not only a testament to Evans Bipi’s exceptional qualities but also a source of pride for his community.
“We celebrate the people of Ogu/Bolo and Rivers State, who have nurtured and supported Evans Bipi’s growth into a distinguished leader. Once again, congratulations to Evans Bipi on this remarkable achievement. We wish him all the best in his new role and look forward to collaborating with him to advance our shared goals of inclusive governance and sustainable development,” Aigbegbele concluded.
The Transmission Company of Nigeria (TCN) has reported its seventh partial grid collapse in 2024. Despite the recurring issue, TCN’s General Manager of Public Affairs, Ndidi Mbah, reassured the public that efforts to restore power are well underway, with about 90% of substations receiving bulk power.
Mbah noted that the Azura Power Station initiated the grid recovery, although a minor setback occurred. However, power supply has been restored to the Abuja region and other key distribution centers. The Ibom Gas Generating Station remained unaffected, continuing to supply power to the South-South region.
An investigation into the cause of the collapse will commence once full grid restoration is achieved.
Vice President Kashim Shettima has expressed deep sorrow over the tragic tanker explosion in Jigawa State, which claimed over 100 lives. In a statement issued by his media aide, Stanley Nkwocha, Shettima, on behalf of President Bola Tinubu, extended condolences to the affected families, praying for strength and comfort in their time of grief.
Shettima assured the public that the federal government is mobilizing resources to support the injured and assist those affected. He has directed the immediate deployment of the National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA) to provide aid. The Vice President also stressed the need for a review of fuel transportation safety protocols to prevent future incidents.
In a separate statement, First Lady Oluremi Tinubu offered her condolences to Jigawa Governor Umar Namadi and the people of Jigawa, praying for peace and comfort for the families affected. She called the incident “unfortunate” and extended prayers for the recovery of the injured and the repose of the souls lost in the tragedy.
The Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) has revealed that it intercepted a total of 10,598 pieces of arms and 114,929 rounds of ammunition valued at N9.58 billion over the past six years. Comptroller General of Customs, Bashir Adewale Adeniyi, made this disclosure during a press conference on enforcement activities in Zone A.
Adeniyi highlighted that 60% of these seizures occurred in 2023, reflecting the Customs’ increased efforts to curb arms smuggling. He also mentioned that recent operations such as Operation Whirlwind and Operation Swift Sting are part of a strategic response to tackle evolving smuggling tactics.
In addition to arms seizures, the Customs CG announced the largest pangolin scale seizure since 2020, with 9,493 kg of scales confiscated in collaboration with the Wildlife Justice Commission. The joint operation led to four arrests across Kano, Kaduna, and Lagos. The NCS continues to intensify efforts against wildlife trafficking, targeting supply routes in northern Nigeria and border areas.
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