1 Year of Impact, Service and Intentional Development in Ogu-Bolo: The Nemieboka’s Success Story.
In the wake of celebrating One Year in office of various Local Government Chairmen in Rivers State, Ofirima Watch crew went to town to assess the claims of different LGAs. Ogu-Bolo Watch paused the move and the Story is that of man prepared to serve his people with Gold-plated footprints.
The office of the Chief Press Secretary’s table was busy with putting all together. Herein Ofirima Watch tells the story below.
𝗢𝗡𝗘 𝗬𝗘𝗔𝗥 𝗔𝗡𝗡𝗜𝗩𝗘𝗥𝗦𝗔𝗥𝗬:
𝗔𝗡 𝗔𝗖𝗖𝗢𝗨𝗡𝗧 𝗢𝗙 𝗣𝗥𝗢𝗝𝗘𝗖𝗧𝗦, 𝗣𝗥𝗢𝗚𝗥𝗔𝗠𝗠𝗘𝗦 𝗔𝗡𝗗 𝗜𝗡𝗧𝗘𝗥𝗩𝗘𝗡𝗧𝗜𝗢𝗡𝗦 𝗜𝗡 𝗢𝗚𝗨/𝗕𝗢𝗟𝗢:
The first year anniversary of the administration of the Chairman of Ogu/Bolo Local Government Area, Chief Vincent Nemieboka, Esq., has been marked by interventions across education, infrastructure, healthcare, youth and women empowerment, electricity, Transportation, water supply, security, peacebuilding and institutional development.
The approach of the administration has been centred on using the resources and responsibilities of the Local Government council to address identified needs, improve public facilities, support human capital development and strengthen community-level services.
This anniversary therefore provides an opportunity to account for the projects, programmes and interventions undertaken, completed or currently ongoing across communities in the Local Government Area.
(𝟭) 𝗦𝗘𝗖𝗨𝗥𝗜𝗧𝗬:
As part of its core responsibility, the Council has taken measures to strengthen peace and security, protect lives and property, and support a safe environment in Ogu/Bolo Local Government Area.
(i) Within the first year, the administration has established and equipped functional community-based vigilante structures in Ogu, Bolo and Wakama; working in synergy with the State Law enforcement agencies, Community Development Committees and Chiefs to contain the escalation of criminal activities in the communities.
(II) • The Local Government Council supports the Nigeria Police Force, Department of State Services (DSS), Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC), Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC), State Intelligence Bureau (SIB), and Nigeria Immigration Service (NIS) with funds, accommodation and other logistics to enable these agencies to operate effectively.
(𝟮) 𝗣𝗘𝗔𝗖𝗘 𝗕𝗨𝗜𝗟𝗗𝗜𝗡𝗚:
The administration intervened in several communal and leadership-related disputes across the Local Government Area.
Through dialogue, consultation, diplomacy and stakeholders engagements, the executive chairman met with stakeholders and resolved disputes in Ogu and Bolo.
(𝗜) The council intervened in conjunction with Tai local Government Chairman to resolved land dispute between Wakama and Kpogu Community in Tai Local Government Area.
(𝗜𝗜) The council is also managing the relationship between Ogu community and Ekporo Community.
Today, Ogu/Bolo is being adjuged as the most peaceful LGA.
(𝟯) 𝗘𝗗𝗨𝗖𝗔𝗧𝗜𝗢𝗡:
Education is an important component of long-term community development. Beyond physical infrastructure, the administration has provided direct financial and material support to Ogu/Bolo indigenes at different levels of education.
(I) – 𝗦𝗣𝗢𝗡𝗦𝗢𝗥𝗦𝗛𝗜𝗣 𝗢𝗙 𝗤𝗨𝗔𝗟𝗜𝗙𝗜𝗘𝗗 𝗜𝗡𝗗𝗜𝗚𝗘𝗡𝗘𝗦 𝗧𝗢 𝗖𝗛𝗔𝗥𝗞𝗜𝗡𝗦 𝗠𝗔𝗥𝗜𝗧𝗜𝗠𝗘 𝗔𝗖𝗔𝗗𝗘𝗠𝗬:
Charkin Maritime Academy is an NBTE-accredited institution offering Two years National Diploma (ND) programmes in Nautical Science and Marine Engineering.
The council awarded full scholarship to 8 indigenes. The scholarship covered the cost of intuition, uniforms, learning materials, accommodation and feeding.
The council in two years will spend at least ₦75 Million to ensure the graduation of the beneficiaries.
(II) 𝗚𝗿𝗮𝗻𝘁 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝗢𝗴𝘂/𝗕𝗼𝗹𝗼 𝗜𝗻𝗱𝗶𝗴𝗲𝗻𝗲𝘀 𝗮𝘁 𝗡𝗶𝗴𝗲𝗿𝗶𝗮 𝗟𝗮𝘄 𝗦𝗰𝗵𝗼𝗼𝗹:
– ₦𝟭 𝗺𝗶𝗹𝗹𝗶𝗼𝗻 grant awarded to each Ogu/Bolo indigene at the Nigerian Law School. This programme will be implemented yearly.
(III) 𝗦𝘂𝗽𝗽𝗼𝗿𝘁 𝗙𝗼𝗿 𝗙𝗶𝗿𝘀𝘁 𝗖𝗹𝗮𝘀𝘀 𝗚𝗿𝗮𝗱𝘂𝗮𝘁𝗲𝘀.
– ₦𝟭 𝗺𝗶𝗹𝗹𝗶𝗼𝗻 awarded to each First Class graduates of Ogu/Bolo origin from tertiary institutions. This support will be disbursed yearly.
(IV) ₦𝟭𝟲 𝗠𝗶𝗹𝗹𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗚𝗿𝗮𝗻𝘁 𝗙𝗼𝗿 𝗣𝗿𝗶𝗺𝗮𝗿𝘆 𝗔𝗻𝗱 𝗦𝗲𝗰𝗼𝗻𝗱𝗮𝗿𝘆 𝗘𝗱𝘂𝗰𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻:
– Donation of ₦𝟭𝟲 𝗺𝗶𝗹𝗹𝗶𝗼𝗻 educational grant to Liberation Club of Ogu. The grant benefited 224 pupils and students at the primary and secondary school levels.
This gesture will be extended to other communities.
(V) 𝗦𝘁𝘂𝗱𝗲𝗻𝘁𝘀 𝗕𝘂𝗿𝘀𝗮𝗿𝘆:
As part of the administration’s investment in education, funds have been set aside to provide a ₦150,000 bursary to each Ogu/Bolo indigene currently studying in a tertiary institution.
The administration has also provided funding to support Ogu/Bolo indigenes pursuing postgraduate studies.
Beneficiaries will receive ₦350,000 for Master’s programmes and ₦500,000 for PhD programmes, respectively.
A committee has been constituted to carry out the necessary verification of beneficiaries, with the bursary process scheduled to commenced in September 2026.
𝗕𝗮𝗰𝗸-𝘁𝗼-𝗦𝗰𝗵𝗼𝗼𝗹 𝗣𝗿𝗼𝗴𝗿𝗮𝗺𝗺𝗲:
As part of its socio-economic intervention programmes, the Council is set to launch its Back-to-School Programme this month.
A Council committee, under the chairmanship of the Vice Chairman, 𝗗𝗿. 𝗘𝘂𝗻𝗶𝗰𝗲 𝗔𝗹𝗮𝗯𝗼, will visit all primary schools in the LGA to distribute school bags, sandals, Note-books, mathematical sets and other learning materials to the pupils.
(VI) 𝗥𝗘𝗡𝗢𝗩𝗔𝗧𝗜𝗢𝗡 𝗢𝗙 𝗚𝗢𝗩𝗘𝗥𝗡𝗠𝗘𝗡𝗧-𝗢𝗪𝗡𝗘𝗗 𝗦𝗖𝗛𝗢𝗢𝗟𝗦:
The administration has undertaken renovation and construction projects aimed at improving the learning and working environment for pupils, students and teachers across the Local Government Area.
Six(6) out of Ten(10) government-owned schools in Ogu/Bolo were comprehensively renovated:
• Community Primary School, Ele Town.
• Bolo State School.
• Bolo Town School.
• State School, Ogu.
• St. Martin’s State School, Ogu.
• Community Primary School, Chuku-Ama.
• Senior Secondary School Building- Wakama.
(VII) 𝗖𝗼𝗻𝘀𝘁𝗿𝘂𝗰𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗢𝗳 𝗧𝗲𝗮𝗰𝗵𝗲𝗿𝘀 𝗤𝘂𝗮𝗿𝘁𝗲𝗿𝘀:
To improve teachers’ welfare and support effective service delivery.
The projects are ongoing at the following schools:
– State School, 𝗕𝗼𝗹𝗼:
– Town School 𝗕𝗼𝗹𝗼:
– Community Primary School, 𝗢𝘄𝘂𝗼𝗴𝗼𝗻𝗼:
– State School, 𝗘𝗹𝗲:
• State School- 𝗜𝗸𝗽𝗼-𝗔𝗺𝗮:
– Community Senior Secondary School building, 𝗪𝗮𝗸𝗮𝗺𝗮:
At the completion of these, the remaining four(4) primary school building will be renovated.
(VIII) 𝗥𝗲𝗻𝗼𝘃𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗢𝗳 𝗔𝗿𝗺𝘆 𝗖𝗼𝗺𝗺𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗦𝗰𝗶𝗲𝗻𝗰𝗲 𝗦𝗲𝗰𝗼𝗻𝗱𝗮𝗿𝘆 𝗦𝗰𝗵𝗼𝗼𝗹, 𝗢𝗴𝘂:
At the inception of the Command School, the council administration completed the comprehensive renovation of Command Science Secondary School, Ogu, preparing the institution for take-off in the Local Government Area.
In addition, 60 Solar-powered lighting poles in the school premises and senior staff quarters were installed to provide reliable source of lightening and security in the school environment.
(IX) 𝗔𝘀𝘀𝗲𝗺𝗯𝗹𝘆 𝗛𝗮𝗹𝗹, 𝗖𝗼𝗺𝗺𝘂𝗻𝗶𝘁𝘆 𝗦𝗲𝗰𝗼𝗻𝗱𝗮𝗿𝘆 𝗦𝗰𝗵𝗼𝗼𝗹, 𝗕𝗼𝗹𝗼:
An Assembly Hall is being constructed for Community Secondary School, Bolo.
The facility is designed to serve as a multipurpose hall and also serve as a Computer-Based centre to conduct WAEC/GCE in Bolo Town.
(𝟰) 𝗖𝗢𝗠𝗠𝗨𝗡𝗜𝗧𝗬 𝗗𝗘𝗩𝗘𝗟𝗢𝗣𝗠𝗘𝗡𝗧 𝗣𝗥𝗢𝗝𝗘𝗖𝗧𝗦:
Community infrastructure has also formed a significant part of the administration’s development interventions.
(I) 𝗥𝘂𝗿𝗮𝗹 𝗘𝗹𝗲𝗰𝘁𝗿𝗶𝗳𝗶𝗰𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗼𝗳 𝗜𝗸𝗽𝗼-𝗔𝗺𝗮, 𝗢𝗽𝘂-𝗔𝗺𝗮 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗘𝗹𝗲 𝗖𝗼𝗺𝗺𝘂𝗻𝗶𝘁𝘆:
The ongoing electrification project for Ikpo-Ama, Opu-Ama and Ele is aimed at connecting these communities to the national grid.
These projects will provide electricity for the first time to the benefiting communities.
Electric poles and cables have been installed, while the construction of lattice towers required to connect the communities to the national grid is 80% complete.
Contract for the extension of Electricity supply from the National Grid through (Opu-Ama to Ele Community) has been awarded.
These projects when completed will accelerate the socio-economic development of these underserved communities.
(II) 𝗘𝗹𝗲𝗰𝘁𝗿𝗶𝗳𝗶𝗰𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗼𝗳 𝗖𝗵𝘂𝗸𝘂-𝗔𝗺𝗮/𝗡𝗲𝗺𝗶𝗲𝗯𝗼𝗸𝗮-𝗰𝗼𝗺𝗺𝘂𝗻𝗶𝘁𝘆:
The administration has also undertaken the electrification of the Chuku-Ama–Nemieboka-Ama axis as part of its efforts to extend electricity supply to underserved Communities. A new transformer will be installed soon to improve power distribution.
(III) 𝗜𝘄𝗼𝗸𝗶𝗿𝗶 𝗦𝗼𝗹𝗮𝗿-𝗽𝗼𝘄𝗲𝗿𝗲𝗱 𝘀𝘁𝗿𝗲𝗲𝘁 𝗹𝗶𝗴𝗵𝘁𝗶𝗻𝗴:
The council has installed Solar lights in Iwokiri community, Bolo.
(IV) 𝗣𝗮𝘆𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁𝘀 𝗢𝗳 𝗘𝗹𝗲𝗰𝘁𝗿𝗶𝗰𝗶𝘁𝘆 𝗕𝗶𝗹𝗹𝘀:
• The Council has paid a total of ₦𝟵𝟭 𝗺𝗶𝗹𝗹𝗶𝗼𝗻 to Port Harcourt Electricity Distribution Company to cover Electricity Bills for communities in the LGA.
(V) The administration ensures the regular maintenance of electrical equipments in the various communities to ensure regular power supply in the Local Government.
• Completion of the Nemieboka Community Hall.
– 280-metre internal road — Wakama Community.
– 300-metre internal road — Nemieboka Community.
– 216-metre internal road — Ele Community, linking the Town Hall to the newly constructed Health Centre.
150-metre Concrete internal road — Opu-Ama.
– 40-metre footbridge — Opu-Ama. Providing access to the community health centre.
The projects are intended to improve movement within communities, strengthen connectivity and ease access to essential facilities.
𝗖𝗼𝗺𝗽𝗹𝗲𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗼𝗳 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗣𝗮𝗿𝘀𝗼𝗻𝗮𝗴𝗲 𝗮𝘁 𝗦𝘁. 𝗠𝗮𝗿𝘁𝗶𝗻’𝘀 𝗔𝗻𝗴𝗹𝗶𝗰𝗮𝗻 𝗖𝗵𝘂𝗿𝗰𝗵, 𝗢𝗴𝘂:
The administration is facilitating the completion of the Two storey building at the parsonage of St. Martin’s Anglican Church Ogu.
The relationship of the church and this council cannot be overemphasized.
The land used for the establishment of the council Secretariat was originally owned and donated to the community for the establishment of the Council.
Similar intervention will be extended to St. Gabriel Church Bolo and St. Stephen Church Wakama. These churches pioneered the historical development of Ogu, Bolo and Wakama Communities.
(𝟱) 𝗦𝗧𝗔𝗞𝗘𝗛𝗢𝗟𝗗𝗘𝗥𝗦 𝗘𝗡𝗚𝗔𝗚𝗘𝗠𝗘𝗡𝗧 𝗔𝗡𝗗 𝗖𝗢𝗠𝗠𝗨𝗡𝗜𝗧𝗬 𝗗𝗘𝗩𝗘𝗟𝗢𝗣𝗠𝗘𝗡𝗧 𝗗𝗜𝗔𝗟𝗢𝗚𝗨𝗘.
𝗢𝗚𝗨 𝗗𝗲𝘃𝗲𝗹𝗼𝗽𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁 𝗦𝘂𝗺𝗺𝗶𝘁
The administration’s Sponsored the Ogu Development Summit on the 8th of August 2026.
The Summit for the first time provided a veritable platform for community leaders, youths, Social clubs, religious leaders, Women groups, Elders and other relevant groups to deliberate on developmental priorities, identify challenges and promote collective strategies towards the advancement of Ogu community.
Similar dialogue will be organized in other communities.
𝘼𝙘𝙦𝙪𝙞𝙨𝙞𝙩𝙞𝙤𝙣 𝙤𝙛 𝘽𝙪𝙨𝙚𝙨 𝙛𝙤𝙧 𝙊𝙜𝙪/𝘽𝙤𝙡𝙤 𝙏𝙧𝙖𝙣𝙨𝙥𝙤𝙧𝙩 𝙎𝙘𝙝𝙚𝙢𝙚:
Substantial payment has been made for the acquisition of buses for the Ogu/Bolo Mass Transport Scheme, aimed at reducing the cost of transportation for residents and provide free transportation for council staff from Bolo, Wakama and other strategic locations in Port Harcourt.
(𝟲) 𝗖𝗢𝗨𝗡𝗖𝗜𝗟 𝗜𝗡𝗙𝗥𝗔𝗦𝗧𝗥𝗨𝗖𝗧𝗨𝗥𝗘𝗦 & 𝗔𝗗𝗠𝗜𝗡𝗜𝗦𝗧𝗥𝗔𝗧𝗜𝗩𝗘 𝗙𝗔𝗖𝗜𝗟𝗜𝗧𝗜𝗘𝗦
(I) 𝗖𝗼𝘂𝗻𝗰𝗶𝗹 𝗚𝘂𝗲𝘀𝘁 𝗛𝗼𝘂𝘀𝗲:
The construction of the Council Guest House forms part of the administration’s effort to strengthen council infrastructure and improve the working environment.
The facility is intended to provide accommodation for council officials.
(II) 𝗖𝗼𝗻𝘀𝘁𝗿𝘂𝗰𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗼𝗳 𝗧𝘄𝗼-𝗦𝘁𝗼𝗿𝗲𝘆 𝗟𝗶𝗮𝗶𝘀𝗼𝗻 𝗢𝗳𝗳𝗶𝗰𝗲/𝗚𝘂𝗲𝘀𝘁 𝗛𝗼𝘂𝘀𝗲, 𝗕𝗼𝗹𝗼:
The administration is continuing with the construction of two-storey Liaison Office/Guest House in Bolo, a project initiated by a previous administration.
The ongoing construction is aimed at completing the facility and making it available for digital training for youths and other official engagements.
(III) 𝗥𝗲𝗻𝗼𝘃𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗢𝗳 𝗖𝘂𝘀𝘁𝗼𝗺𝗮𝗿𝘆 𝗖𝗼𝘂𝗿𝘁, 𝗕𝗼𝗹𝗼.:
The administration has undertaken the renovation of the Customary Court building in Bolo to provide a more conducive working environment for the adjudication of customary law cases in the LGA.
(IV) 𝗣𝘂𝗿𝗰𝗵𝗮𝘀𝗲 𝗢𝗳 𝗢𝗳𝗳𝗶𝗰𝗲 𝗙𝘂𝗻𝗶𝘁𝘂𝗿𝗲:
Office furniture was procured to improve the working conditions of staff.
(V) 𝗙𝘂𝗿𝗻𝗶𝘀𝗵𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗢𝗳 𝗧𝗵𝗲 𝗟𝗲𝗴𝗶𝘀𝗹𝗮𝘁𝗶𝘃𝗲 𝗖𝗵𝗮𝗺𝗯𝗲𝗿:
The Legislative Chamber was furnished to provide a more suitable environment for legislative deliberations, meetings, oversight activities and other official council business.
(VI) 𝗖𝗼𝘂𝗻𝗰𝗶𝗹 𝗦𝗲𝗰𝗿𝗲𝘁𝗮𝗿𝗶𝗮𝘁 𝗜𝗖𝗧 𝗖𝗲𝗻𝘁𝗿𝗲:
The ICT Centre opposite the Council Secretariat is currently being equipped and furnished to support digital training for staff.
(VII) 𝟭𝟱𝟬𝗞𝗩𝗔 𝗦𝗼𝘂𝗻𝗱𝗽𝗿𝗼𝗼𝗳 𝗚𝗲𝗻𝗲𝗿𝗮𝘁𝗼𝗿:
A 150KVA generator was procured to strengthen power supply and support the effective operation of council facilities and services.
Acquisition of Buses for transportation of workers.
The initiative is aimed at reducing transportation difficulties.
(𝟳) 𝗘𝗡𝗩𝗜𝗥𝗢𝗡𝗠𝗘𝗡𝗧𝗔𝗟 𝗠𝗔𝗡𝗔𝗚𝗘𝗠𝗘𝗡𝗧, 𝗗𝗥𝗔𝗜𝗡𝗔𝗚𝗘 & 𝗙𝗟𝗢𝗢𝗗 𝗖𝗢𝗡𝗧𝗥𝗢𝗟.
(I) 𝗗𝗿𝗮𝗶𝗻𝗮𝗴𝗲:
The administration undertook the construction of a 𝟰𝟬𝟬-metre drainage system at mission Road, Ogu new layout. This project is designed to improve the movement and discharge of water.
(II) 𝗘𝗻𝘃𝗶𝗿𝗼𝗻𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁𝗮𝗹 𝗦𝗮𝗻𝗶𝘁𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗔𝗻𝗱 𝗙𝗹𝗼𝗼𝗱 𝗣𝗿𝗲𝘃𝗲𝗻𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻:
Periodic desilting of drainages is carried out across the Local Government Area to improve drainage flow and reduce flooding.
(III) 𝗖𝗹𝗲𝗮𝗿𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗢𝗳 𝗕𝘂𝘀𝗵𝗲𝘀 𝗔𝗹𝗼𝗻𝗴 𝗔𝗰𝗰𝗲𝘀𝘀 𝗥𝗼𝗮𝗱𝘀:
The administration has also maintained the regular clearing of overgrown bushes along access roads leading to Ogu, Bolo and Wakama communities.
This project is intended to improve visibility along the roads.
(𝟴) 𝗪𝗔𝗧𝗘𝗥 𝗦𝗨𝗣𝗣𝗟𝗬:
The administration has also revived existing water supply infrastructures in the LGA.
(I) Installation of an additional 40000 litres overhead water storage facility in Bolo Town.
(II) Rehabilitation of water supply facilities in Wakama Community.
(III) Regular maintenance of water supply facilities in Ogu Town.
(IV) Regular provision of diesel for the pumping and supply of water in the various communities.
(𝟵) 𝗛𝗨𝗠𝗔𝗡 𝗖𝗔𝗣𝗜𝗧𝗔𝗟 𝗗𝗘𝗩𝗘𝗟𝗢𝗣𝗠𝗘𝗡𝗧:
(I) 𝗬𝗼𝘂𝘁𝗵 𝗘𝗺𝗽𝗼𝘄𝗲𝗿𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁:
Youth development has been another major area of intervention.
• The administration pays stipends (ranging) from (₦100,000, ₦50,000, ₦30,000) to 1,500 beneficiaries.
(II) More youths have been appointed into various positions within the administration as part of its commitment to ensure inclusion, participation, and empowerment in governance.
(III) 𝗦𝗸𝗶𝗹𝗹𝘀 𝗔𝗰𝗾𝘂𝗶𝘀𝗶𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝘁𝗲𝗰𝗵𝗻𝗶𝗰𝗮𝗹 𝘁𝗿𝗮𝗶𝗻𝗶𝗻𝗴:
• 𝟲𝟬 𝘆𝗼𝘂𝘁𝗵𝘀 have been sponsored for vocational and technical skills acquisition programmes at the Rivers State Vocational Training Centre, where they are undergoing training in 𝙒𝙚𝙡𝙙𝙞𝙣𝙜 𝙖𝙣𝙙 𝙁𝙖𝙗𝙧𝙞𝙘𝙖𝙩𝙞𝙤𝙣, 𝙀𝙡𝙚𝙘𝙩𝙧𝙞𝙘𝙖𝙡/𝙀𝙡𝙚𝙘𝙩𝙧𝙤𝙣𝙞𝙘𝙨, 𝙖𝙣𝙙 𝙈𝙖𝙨𝙤𝙣𝙧𝙮 (Building Construction), Plumbing.
Each trainee receives ₦𝟭𝟬𝟬,𝟬𝟬𝟬 stipend, while accommodation is fully provided for the duration of the training.
The total cost of this programme is ₦90 Million.
(IV) 𝗗𝗲𝘃𝗲𝗹𝗼𝗽𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁 𝗼𝗳 𝗦𝗲𝗮𝗺𝗮𝗻𝘀𝗵𝗶𝗽 𝗣𝗿𝗼𝗳𝗲𝘀𝘀𝗶𝗼𝗻𝗮𝗹𝘀:
The administration has set aside funds to support youths interested in the maritime sector.
This will cover the processing of seamanship certificates for 65 new applicants and the renewal of expired certificate to those who documents required renewal.
The cost of funding a beneficiary is ₦1.5 million.
(V) 𝗪𝗼𝗺𝗲𝗻 𝗘𝗰𝗼𝗻𝗼𝗺𝗶𝗰 𝗘𝗺𝗽𝗼𝘄𝗲𝗿𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁:
Under the first phase of the Ogu/Bolo Women Economic Empowerment Programme, 𝟱𝟱𝟬 market women received ₦𝟭𝟱𝟬,𝟬𝟬𝟬 to support their small Scale businesses.
(VI) 𝗦𝘂𝗽𝗽𝗼𝗿𝘁 𝗙𝗼𝗿 𝗧𝗵𝗲 𝗙𝗶𝘀𝗵𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗖𝗼𝗺𝗺𝘂𝗻𝗶𝘁𝘆:
Given the riverine nature of Ogu/Bolo and the importance of fishing to local livelihoods, the administration has provided direct support to fishermen.
– Distribution of dugout canoes and fishing gears.
– ₦𝟮𝟬𝟬,𝟬𝟬𝟬 financial support to each beneficiary.
The objective is to strengthen fishing activities, improve productivity and support the livelihoods of residents whose economic activities depend substantially on the waterways.
𝗘𝗖𝗢𝗡𝗢𝗠𝗜𝗖 𝗘𝗠𝗣𝗢𝗪𝗘𝗥𝗠𝗘𝗡𝗧 — 𝗦𝗲𝗰𝗼𝗻𝗱 𝗣𝗵𝗮𝘀𝗲:
Funds have been earmarked for the second phase of the economic empowerment programme, with the names of potential beneficiaries currently being collated.
The second phase will extend support to 𝘁𝗲𝗮𝗰𝗵𝗲𝗿𝘀, 𝗽𝗲𝗿𝘀𝗼𝗻𝘀 𝗹𝗶𝘃𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝘄𝗶𝘁𝗵 𝗱𝗶𝘀𝗮𝗯𝗶𝗹𝗶𝘁𝗶𝗲𝘀, 𝗟𝗲𝗴𝗶𝗼𝗻𝗻𝗮𝗶𝗿𝗲𝘀, 𝗖𝗹𝗲𝗿𝗴𝘆, 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗲𝗹𝗱𝗲𝗿𝗹𝘆, 𝘄𝗶𝗱𝗼𝘄𝘀 and 𝗪𝗼𝗺𝗲𝗻.
(𝟭𝟬) 𝗛𝗘𝗔𝗟𝗧𝗛𝗖𝗔𝗥𝗘:
(I) 𝗖𝗼𝗻𝘀𝘁𝗿𝘂𝗰𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗢𝗳 𝗛𝗲𝗮𝗹𝘁𝗵𝗰𝗮𝗿𝗲 𝗖𝗲𝗻𝘁𝗿𝗲𝘀:
The administration is constructing two modern Primary Healthcare Centres, with a staff quarters, at:
– Ele Community.
– Owuogono Community.
(I) 𝟱% 𝗠𝗼𝗻𝘁𝗵𝗹𝘆 𝗛𝗲𝗮𝗹𝘁𝗵𝗰𝗮𝗿𝗲 𝗮𝗹𝗹𝗼𝗰𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻.
• The Local Government has consistently fulfilled its obligation to remit the 5% monthly healthcare allocation to the Rivers State Primary Healthcare Board.
So far, the council has disbursed an average of ₦500 Million towards primary healthcare development in the LGA.
In view of the above, the Ogu/Bolo LGA council is also partnering with the state primary healthcare board to ensure the Renovation of existing primary healthcare facilities in the LGA.
𝗢𝘁𝗵𝗲𝗿 𝗶𝗻𝘁𝗲𝗿𝘃𝗲𝗻𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝘀 include:
– Hosting of the Rivers State commemoration of the 2025 World Toilet Day on November 20, 2025.
– Flagging off and support for the second round of the Maternal, Newborn and Child Health Week (MNCHW) held from November 24–28, 2025.
– Support for the Measles-Rubella Vaccination Campaign conducted from February 4–15, 2026.
– Provision of infrastructural support to the Model Primary Health Centre, Ogu, during the O.B. Lulu-Briggs Foundation Comprehensive Medical Outreach Programme in March 2026.
– Flagging off and support for the first round of the 2026 Maternal, Newborn and Child Health Week, held from June 8–12.
– Provision of monthly stipends to support healthcare workers.
• 𝗪𝗼𝗿𝗹𝗱 𝗕𝗿𝗲𝗮𝘀𝘁𝗳𝗲𝗲𝗱𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗪𝗲𝗲𝗸.
The administration supported activities to promote exclusive breastfeeding and maternal and child health during World Breastfeeding Week.
𝗛𝗲𝗮𝗹𝘁𝗵 𝗚𝗼𝘃𝗲𝗿𝗻𝗮𝗻𝗰𝗲 𝗔𝗻𝗱 𝗖𝗮𝗽𝗮𝗰𝗶𝘁𝘆 𝗕𝘂𝗶𝗹𝗱𝗶𝗻𝗴.
The administration also established and inaugurated the Ogu/Bolo Local Government Health Authority Advisory Committee to provide strategic oversight for primary healthcare services across the Local Government Area.
An HIV Steering Committee, chaired by the Vice Chairman of the Council, was also established to coordinate interventions relating to HIV prevention, testing, treatment and support services.
In addition, the Council sponsored its Medical Officer of Health and Director of Health to attend the National Conference of the Association of Coordinators and Directors of Primary Healthcare in Nigeria in Abuja.
These interventions reflect an approach that combines healthcare infrastructure, programme support, institutional coordination and professional capacity building.
(𝟭𝟭) 𝗧𝗥𝗔𝗗𝗜𝗧𝗜𝗢𝗡𝗔𝗟 𝗜𝗡𝗦𝗧𝗜𝗧𝗨𝗧𝗜𝗢𝗡.
(1) 𝟱% 𝗠𝗼𝗻𝘁𝗵𝗹𝘆 𝗧𝗿𝗮𝗱𝗶𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝗮𝗹 𝗜𝗻𝘀𝘁𝗶𝘁𝘂𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗮𝗹𝗹𝗼𝗰𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻:
The Local Government has consistently fulfilled its obligation to remit 5% of it’s monthly allocation to the Traditional Institution in Ogu/Bolo.
(II) In the last one year, the executive chairman of Ogu/Bolo Local Government area as a matter of policy to promote harmonious, community governance, regularly consults the chieftaincy institutions on matters affecting the various communities.
(III) Plans have been concluded for the re-construction of an ultra-modern palace for the Amanyanabo of Ogu. The existing palace will also be renovated and landscaped.
The project is scheduled for flag-off by the end of October 2026.
The Council will also furnish the new palace of the Amanyanabo of Bolo.
𝗧𝗛𝗘 𝗝𝗢𝗨𝗥𝗡𝗘𝗬 𝗖𝗢𝗡𝗧𝗜𝗡𝗨𝗘𝗦:
The first year has produced completed projects, ongoing projects and interventions whose impact will continue to unfold.
There are also outstanding needs across Ogu/Bolo that require further attention.
The administration therefore enters the next phase with a focus on completing ongoing projects, sustaining existing interventions and responding to emerging development priorities across the Local Government Area.
