Executive Chairman Commends Workers, Pledges to Invest in Human Capacity Development

Strategic Insights -

The executive chairman of Obio/Akpor Local Government Area, Mr. George Ariolu, has expressed his gratitude and appreciation to the council workers for their diligence and productivity in achieving the council's vision and goals. He described workers as the "engine room" for the progress and development of any society, and pledged to invest in human capacity development to impact positively on their welfare and livelihood.

Key Takeaways:

  • The executive chairman, Mr. George Ariolu, has pledged to invest in human capacity development to impact positively on the welfare and livelihood of council workers.
  • He has described workers as the "engine room" for the progress and development of any society, emphasizing their pivotal role in the development and achievement of the council's vision and goals.
  • Ariolu has promised to reward workers by building their capacity through training and empowerment schemes, including scholarship grants for master's and PhD students.
  • He has also pledged to support youths and women who engage in small and medium enterprises and need to grow their businesses.
  • As part of the mandate of the Governor Nyesom Wike-led administration, the creation of infrastructural projects and human empowerment are compulsory obligations that must be put in place in the council.
  • Senator Noble Chukwumati has commended the council chairman on his commitment to transforming the council, describing his administration as "resolute to grant the desires and needs of Obio/Akpor people and promote youth engagement."
  • Some council workers have applauded the council chairman for his achievements, including the provision of a gigantic generator to guarantee uninterrupted power supply and the roll-out of a scholarship programme for masters and PhD students.

Statistics:

  • The council chairman has provided a gigantic generator to guarantee uninterrupted power supply.
  • A scholarship programme for masters and PhD students has been rolled out.
  • Over 60 years of council history, this is said to be the first time Obio/Akpor LGA is witnessing a remarkable change.

Sources:

  • Rivers State government website (date not specified)
  • Obio/Akpor Local Government Area's official statement (date not specified)