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Courtesy Visit by Pentecostal Fellowship of Nigeria (PFN), Rivers State Chapter.
29th of November, 2019.

The Pentecostal Fellowship of Nigeria (PFN), Rivers State Chapter has fulfilled its promise to produce 10,000 stickers in support of the Campaign.

The State Chairman of PFN, Apostle Zilly Aggrey who was represented by Archbishop Eddy Ogbonda lauded the Ministry for promoting good citizenship education in the State.

Apostle Aggrey described the campaign as a laudable contribution towards the promotion of peace and development in the State.

"It has become very necessary and imperative to have men who believe in the vision of Governor Nyesom Wike to make Rivers State an investors' haven," he added.

Responding, The Permanent Secretary, Ministry of Information and Communications, Pastor Paulinus Nsirim thanked the PFN leadership for fulfilling the promise made few months ago.

He described the 10,000 stickers as a morale booster that will go a long way to mobilise the people of the state to support the Campaign.

"For us as a Ministry, the PFN donation is a divine endorsement that will make the Campaign to endure for a long time.

"Right now, we have reached a threshold in the history of Rivers State because over 40 stakeholder groups had endorsed the Campaign.

"May I enjoin the PFN leadership to continue to pray for Governor Nyesom Wike, who has placed his mark of excellence in all the people-oriented projects he executes for Rivers People.

"In our various churches, let us make our members understand that Rivers State should be placed first because the prosperity of the State is our prosperity," he said.

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Campaign @ Rivers State Universal Basic Education Board (RSUBEB), Port Harcourt.
27th November, 2019

The Rivers State Universal Basic Education Board (RSUBEB) is set to develop a curriculum on citizenship to consolidate the Campaign of the Rivers State Ministry of Information and Communications.

The Executive Chairman, RSUBEB, Ven. Dr. Fyneface N. Akah, stated this in Port Harcourt when he received a delegation from the Ministry of Information and Communications led by the Permanent Secretary, Pastor Paulinus Nsirim.

Ven. Akah described the Campaign as one of the most ingenious and thoughtful platforms to emerge in the State in recent times.

"This campaign will ultimately aid the development of the right behavior in all Rivers State residents, and continually sensitize them to make their own contributions for the good of the State.

"It also falls aptly into what we are called to do in the Basic Education sub-sector. If we need to drive and achieve the emergence of the NEW Vision in terms of quality citizenship for tomorrow in this country, then we need to have people who will think along the lines of ownership," he added.

The RSUBEB Chairman disclosed that a strategic design for education which is focused on the child is being developed, and that citizenship formation will become a very critical aspect in the development of the curriculum for both old and new schools across Rivers State in line with the Campaign.

Earlier, The Permanent Secretary, Ministry of Information and Communications, Pastor Nsirim stated that RSUBEB holds a critical position, and can mould the character of the young ones to know the values of cherishing their own State.

"We believe strongly that the place to start is at the UBE level, so that no matter what a detractor says to the teacher or child, they would be proud to defend the interests of Rivers State.

"Sensitization along this line will build a reservoir of patriots who will reject partisan and religious divisions and collectively pursue the Rivers interest," he added.

Pastor Nsirim urged RSUBEB to join hands with Governor Nyesom Wike to realise the NEW Vision which he said continues to crystallise daily, with evidential developmental strides.

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Campaign @ Federal Airports Authority Of Nigerian (FAAN), Port Harcourt International Airport.
6th November, 2019

The Regional General Manager, South-South/South-East Group of Airports, Mr. Felix Akinbinu has stated that Rivers State is safe for business.

Mr Akinbinu, who is also the Airport Manager, Port Harcourt International Airport stated this today in Port Harcourt when he received a delegation from the Ministry of Information and Communications, led by the Permanent Secretary, Pastor Paulinus Nsirim.

"FAAN is a gateway and we will use this Platform to correct the wrong impression about Rivers State. This is a safe State with safe environments," he stated.

Mr. Akinbinu disclosed that the Port Harcourt International Airport will be licensed and certified to meet the safety standards of the International Civil Aviation Organisation for International Airports globally this year.

"This will send signals to the whole world and by extension an invitation to investors to invest in the State," he added.

Earlier, The Permanent Secretary, Ministry of Information and Communications, Pastor Paulinus Nsirim stated that FAAN is a critical stakeholder in the Rivers Project because of the position they occupy in terms of air travel.

"As people who work in the airport, you interact with a lot of people, so we enjoin you and your management team to be brand ambassadors for Rivers State.

"We want you to tell the world the true story about the State. It is a safe haven for investments with all the right infrastructures," he added.

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Campaign @ Nigeria Immigration Service, Rivers State Command, Port Harcourt.
5th November, 2019

Immigration Officers as gatekeepers of the State, have been urged to place Rivers State first in the discharge of their duties at various border posts.

The Permanent Secretary, Ministry of Information and Communications, Pastor Paulinus Nsirim made this call in Port Harcourt today, when he led a delegation to Nigeria Immigration Service, Rivers State Command.

"The things you do at the various border posts of the State, go a long way to give a first timer either a good or bad impression.

"We are open to collaborations and synergy with Nigeria Immigration Service, Rivers State Command. And we enjoin your officers and men to sell Rivers State positively, wherever they are posted," he added.

Responding, The Comptroller of Immigration, Rivers State Command, Mr Segun Adegoke, lauded the Ministry for embarking on the campaign, stating that marketing the State propagates its development and value, leaving no room for negative propaganda.

"You can be sure we will partner with you in respect to this campaign and we will promote it at all the Entry Points and Passport Offices in Rivers State.

"We also look forward to future collaboration and cooperation, and on behalf of the Comptroller General of the Nigeria Immigration Service, Muhammed Babandede, we fully endorse ," he added.

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Campaign @ Trade Union Congress of Nigeria, Rivers State.
25th October, 2019

The Organized Labour have been urged to promote Rivers State as a safe haven for investment.

The Chairman, Trade Union Congress of Nigeria (TUC), Rivers State, Comrade Austin ThankGod Jonah made the call today in Port Harcourt when he received a delegation from the Ministry of Information and Communications led by the Permanent Secretary, Pastor Paulinus Nsirim.

Comrade Jonah noted that there has been a lot of false reportage about Rivers State and stressed the need for people to speak up against such false narratives.

"Everybody that is doing business, whether you are from Rivers State or not, should rise up against this evil done against Rivers State.

"We endorse campaign because it will help to reposition our State," he added.

Earlier, The Permanent Secretary, Ministry of Information and Communications, Pastor Nsirim stated that Labour leaders have a critical role to play in the campaign. He noted that their membership which cuts across various segments in the work force should be used to propagate the true narrative about Rivers State.

Pastor Nsirim therefore called on members of TUC to think Rivers first, and support the visionary leadership of His Excellency Nyesom Ezenwo Wike, who has consistently shown good faith in his Labour-relations, and has rapidly developed all sectors of the economy of the State.

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@ Port Harcourt Chamber of Commerce, Industry, Mines and Agriculture (PHCCIMA) and Pharmaceutical Society of Nigeria (PSN), Rivers State.
23rd October, 2019

The Organised Private Sector has been urged to promote Rivers State as a safe haven for investments.

The Permanent Secretary, Ministry of Information and Communications, Pastor Paulinus Nsirim made the call when he led a delegation to PHCCIMA.

"I strongly believe that every member of PHCCIMA, and by the Organised Private Sector in Rivers State, as drivers of the economy of the country and the state, will play a leading role in this campaign as brand ambassadors," he said.

At PSN Rivers State, the Permanent Secretary enjoined Pharmacists to use their contact with the public to project the image of the State positively.

In his response, The President, Port Harcourt Chamber of Commerce, Industry, Mines and Agriculture (PHCCIMA), Chief Nabil Ahmed Saleh endorsed the campaign.

"Rivers State is a peaceful state, I have been here for over 20 years. I started investing in Nigeria first in Rivers State. My head office is here and I am still living here.

"As Chamber of Commerce, at every event we represent PHCCIMA, we will tell the world that we are a positive state with positive people." he added.

Responding, The Chairman, Pharmaceutical Society of Nigeria (PSN), Rivers State, Pharm. Chima Agnellus Ogbu, MAN, described the campaign as apt and timely.

He stated that over the years, the activities of PSN Rivers State had been geared towards projecting the State, its people and socio -cultural activities to the world, on different platforms.
He assured subsequent efforts in that direction would be intensified in the days ahead.

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