Sustainable Community Development Initiative, The Youth Option, Engr John Akpoyibo Identify Quality Education Of Youths As Solution

Sustainable Community Development Initiative, The Youth Option, Engr John Akpoyibo Identify Quality Education Of Youths As Solution

Francis Tayor

Warri--------- The General Secretary National Youth Council of Nigeria NYCN, Burutu Local Government Area of Delta State, Engr. John Akpoyibo has identified provision of quality education of our youths as a panacea for sustainable community development in our society, stressing that well meaning individuals should come into the system to complement government effort by providing education materials to schools in the rural communities.

The youth leader challenged all and sundry to measure their achievements in terms of contribution to advancement of education in our communities, saying the progress of the youth in our communities should be perceived as a manifestation of the over all development of our communities.

In breaking down the analysis, Engr Akpoyibo said ;" Human existence has always been in community from inception, as the collective and individual social needs are better met in a community; even in the cosmopolitan and mega cities of the world than in isolation. However, advancements in science and technology over the years have led to a gradual shift in the concept and practice of community life to an emerging pattern particularly in urban centers as well as cosmopolitan and mega cities.

This emerging concept is known as neighborhood life. The concept is of necessity as societies evolve over the centuries and become more complex in meeting the social needs that binds people together particularly in semi urban and mega cities. This is because of the human and social growth patterns, which if ignored would have ripple effect on millions of generation to come."

COMMUNITY

This is a people living in one place, district or country, considered as a whole. It is also defined as a group of people of the same religion, race, occupation, etc, with shared interest. It also means condition of sharing, having things in common, being alike in some way.

DEVELOPMENT

This simply means to grow gradually; become or make mature, become noticeable, visible or active. The next question is what is "sustainable community development "?

SUSTAINABLE COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT

Sustainable community development is that gradual growth of the entire community over time that takes into consideration the welfare and well being of the youth cum the impact of the present activities on generation yet unborn. It underscores the quality of life, standard and continued shared interest of all for the common good of the community.

YOUTH IMPACT IN COMMUNITY.

It is a common saying that the youth are the leaders of tomorrow, if the youth are truly the leaders of tomorrow, we need to critically address the twin issues of youth empowerment and creating a conducive environment to harness their full potentials for accelerated and sustainable community development. Youth empowerment is essentially equipping the youth with the basics (Formal and non-formal education, learning of different trades, vocational trainings, sport and social development, leadership and governance development programs) carefully designed for them to enable them see life in its true perspective and take on future challenges.

Providing a conducive environment to harness the full potentials of youth on the other hand is the provision of the basic educational, social, vocational training, sports, social, leadership  and governance infrastructure to enable them excel in any given field of endeavor. Today leaders must provide the means for the youth to appropriately explore the road map to sustainable community development, which is selfless service to community.

COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT INITIATIVES

Community development initiatives are basically the various aspect of self -help projects initiated by the indigene of any community aimed at improving the standard of life of the people in line with the dictates of modern civilization, development in science and technology. Over the years, little or no pragmatic effort was made by our people to develop our communities, development initiatives were left entirely in the hands of the local council and the state government except on cultural and traditional matters which were consciously and consistently developed , sustained and handed over to successive young generations.

The advent of formal education and Christianity via the missionaries in the late eighteen and early nineteenth century  brought a new horizon which became the measure of power, strength and sometimes wealth in the community.
It should and must be believed that massive quality education of youth is the only solution to an articulated and accelerated development of our first choice communities, where the minds of our youth will be liberated to give way for an all embracing development option that will allow the pulling together of professionalism and expertise relating to development not void of cultural and traditional obligations.

I challenge all and sundry to measure their achievements in terms of contribution to advancement of education in our communities. We should attach premium importance and subsequently donate educational materials for both our primary and secondary schools. The progress of the youth in our communities should be perceived as a manifestation of the overall development of our communities.

Therefore our collective contribution to the noble course should not be mortgaged for lesser options,he asserted."

Marital Bliss : Apostle Timi Yanky Finds His Missing Rib Eyoroware In Bayelsa State, Sets To Performs Tradition Demands

Marital Bliss : Apostle Timi Yanky Finds His Missing Rib Eyoroware In Bayelsa State, Sets To Performs Tradition Demands

Invites Friends, Well Wishers To Celebrate With Him

Francis Tayor

Yenagoa ------- Niger Delta is to witness another talk of the Town traditional marriage ceremony as one of their illustrious son, Apostle Timiebi Angodideke, popularly known as Bash Oloye and Timi Yanky find his missing rib, Miss Eyoroware Agent Adide in Bayelsa State, as he sets to do the tradition demands.

The historical event is scheduled to take place on the 3rd of August, this weekend Saturday at Francismo Hotels, by Tonimas Filling Station, Edepei Yenagoa, the Capital City of Bayelsa State.

The Groom, Apostle Timiebi Angodideke is a business man cum politician hailed from Ayakoromo Federated Community in Burutu Local Government Area of Delta State.He is the Chairman/Chief Executive Officer CEO, TIMI YANKY NIG LTD.

While the Bride, Miss Eyoroware Agent Adide is from Agagaowei family of Torugbene Urban Community both in Burutu LGA, Delta State.

According to the Groom, said Hon.George Ekpemupolo, the immediate past two terms Chairman of Warri South-West Local Government Area of Delta State is the Father of the occasion. While Mr.Kenneth Odibo, alias Community from Egbema Kingdom would be the Chairman of the occasion.

Other special guests of honor include ; Alaowei Promise Lawuru, (President Egbema Brotherhood), Amb. Anthony Ebitonmo Alapala, Hon.Simeon Bebenimibo (Chairman Okerenkoko Febagha Ogbo Cooperative), Prince Kelvin Perekeme alias Abuja Whisky and the king of Udu Ijaws in Delta State, HRM Whisky etc.

It will also interest you to note that, music would be supply on that epoch making day by JKING Alfred Izonebi, alongside the paddle of Niger Delta,  Chief.Barrister.S.Smooth,  Chief.Abraham Young and Best B May of Ayakoromo Ebiama Special.

However, the statement further adds that, there shall be Thanksgiving/Dedication of baby Timiebi King Pride Timiebi, on Sunday 4th August at Divine Gospelic Int'l Church, along Ebis road, Biogbolo Bayelsa State.

By this notice, friends, well wishers and loved ones are hereby specially invited to come and grace this August occasion, Apostle Timi Yanky stated.

Marital Bliss : Apostle Timi Yanky Finds His Missing Rib Eyoroware In Bayelsa State, Sets To Performs Tradition Demands

Marital Bliss : Apostle Timi Yanky Finds His Missing Rib Eyoroware In Bayelsa State, Sets To Performs Tradition Demands

Invites Friends, Well Wishers To Celebrate With Him

Francis Tayor

Yenagoa ------- Niger Delta is to witness another talk of the Town traditional marriage ceremony as one of their illustrious son, Apostle Timiebi Angodideke, popularly known as Bash Oloye and Timi Yanky find his missing rib, Miss Eyoroware Agent Adide in Bayelsa State, as he sets to do the tradition demands.

The historical event is scheduled to take place on the 3rd of August, this weekend Saturday at Francismo Hotels, by Tonimas Filling Station, Edepei Yenagoa, the Capital City of Bayelsa State.

The Groom, Apostle Timiebi Angodideke is a business man cum politician hailed from Ayakoromo Federated Community in Burutu Local Government Area of Delta State.He is the Chairman/Chief Executive Officer CEO, TIMI YANKY NIG LTD.

While the Bride, Miss Eyoroware Agent Adide is from Agagaowei family of Torugbene Urban Community both in Burutu LGA, Delta State.

According to the Groom, said Hon.George Ekpemupolo, the immediate past two terms Chairman of Warri South-West Local Government Area of Delta State is the Father of the occasion. While Mr.Kenneth Odibo, alias Community from Egbema Kingdom would be the Chairman of the occasion.

Other special guests of honor include ; Alaowei Promise Lawuru, (President Egbema Brotherhood), Amb. Anthony Ebitonmo Alapala, Hon.Simeon Bebenimibo (Chairman Okerenkoko Febagha Ogbo Cooperative), Prince Kelvin Perekeme alias Abuja Whisky and the king of Udu Ijaws in Delta State, HRM Whisky etc.

It will also interest you to note that, music would be supply on that epoch making day by JKING Alfred Izonebi, alongside the paddle of Niger Delta,  Chief.Barrister.S.Smooth,  Chief.Abraham Young and Best B May of Ayakoromo Ebiama Special.

However, the statement further adds that, there shall be Thanksgiving/Dedication of baby Timiebi King Pride Timiebi, on Sunday 4th August at Divine Gospelic Int'l Church, along Ebis road, Biogbolo Bayelsa State.

By this notice, friends, well wishers and loved ones are hereby specially invited to come and grace this August occasion, Apostle Timi Yanky stated.

Appointment: MC Abioka Congratulates Agediga, Bebenimibo, Amgbaduba, Commends Okowa

Appointment: MC Abioka Congratulates Agediga, Bebenimibo, Amgbaduba, Commends Okowa

Appeals To Okowa To Remember Egbema People ln His Next Batch Of Appointment



Francis Tayor

Warri-------- The most celebrated Master of Ceremony MC, of Niger Delta, Prince Karinade Tari popularly known as Chief Comedian MC Abioka has joined other well wishers to whole heartedly congratulate Hon.Paul Bebenimibo (PHD), Hon Shedrack Agediga and that of Prince Emmanuel Agbaduba for the new face of Desopadec, as well as Commissioner Delta State.

MC Abioka while addressing the Press in Warri today, also commended the Executive Governor of Delta State, His Excellency, Senator Dr. Ifeanyi Arthur Okowa in finding worthy the trio to serve in the board of Desopadec, as well as the State Executive Council.

In his reaction, MC Abioka said; " I want to say a job well done to the Executive Governor of Delta State, Dr.Ifeanyi Okowa and his Deputy, Barr.Kingsley Otuaro for the appointments of technocrats and youth friendly ambassadors to work in their second term in office.

l want to also appeal to His Excellencies that Warri North Ijaw People of Egbema Kingdom should not be left out in the next batch of appointments.This is a new era and I urged all sons and daughters of Egbema Kingdom to exercise little patience with the State Government, because Okowa is a listening governor, MC Abioka asserted."

Ministerial Appointment: IYC President Oweilaemi Congratulates Sylva, Amaechi, Akpabio, Keyamo,Hails President Buhari

Ministerial Appointment: IYC President Oweilaemi Congratulates Sylva, Amaechi, Akpabio, Keyamo,Hails President Buhari

Says Their Appointment ls Well Deserved And Timely



Francis Tayor

Yenagoa------- The National President of Ijaw Youth Council IYC Worldwide, Barr. Pereotubo Oweilaemi has send a warm Congratulatory message to the newly appointed ministers from the Niger Delta region, especially Chief.Timipre Sylva, Sen.Godswill Akpabio, Hon.Chibuike Rotimi Amaechi and Barr. Festus Keyamo, SAN on their well deserved appointments as  Ministers in the Government of President Mohammadu Buhari.

Barr.Oweilaemi in a Press Release today described the trio of Chief.Timipre, Akpabio and Amaechi as former Governors who understand the rudiments of public governance are square pegs in a square hole. Similarly,Festus Keyamo who has attained the zenith of the revered legal profession SAN is the best man for the job.

Oweilaemi also thank President Muhammadu Buhari for seeing these our illustrious sons worthy to serve in his cabinet.As the father of the nation whose onerous duty is to unite every section of the Country, we implore President Buhari to still look into the Ijaw nation and appoint more credible hands to serve in the various capacities, considering our economic contributions to the nation's coffer, one Ministerial position is not enough for us. After all, that is even our constitutional right.

Oweilaemi went further to charge Chief.Timipre to run an inclusive government beyond party line for the purpose of uniting the Ijaw nation on one hand and being the bridge between the Niger Delta people and Federal Government, so as to sustain the existing peace in the region on the other hand. Chief Timipre should use this appointment to bridge the gap of distrust among Ijaw people in the Niger Delta. He is the only eye of the Ijaw man in this Buhari's Government, he stated.

However, IYC pledges to synergize with him in order to promote social harmony among the Ijaw people, as well as attracting development to our communities. It is therefore, our earnest call on Chief.Timipre Sylva to use his new office to make friends among his Ijaw people.

The interest of the Ijaw nation should be his watchword as IYC will always stand by him to support his programmes and policies in his ministry. Once again,  congratulation to a worthy son of Ijaw nation,Barr.Oweilaemi asserted.

Nigeria Army Sweeps Azagbene Community In Bayelsa, Burns Palace As Suspected Sea Pirates Kills Two Soldiers, Escapes With Arms, Ammunition

Nigeria Army Sweeps Azagbene Community In Bayelsa, Burns Palace As Suspected Sea Pirates Kills Two Soldiers, Escapes With Arms, Ammunition



Francis Tayor

Yenagoa----- A Suspected Sea pirates on Tueaday threw Azagbene Community in Ekeremor Local Government Area of Bayelsa State into pandemonium with the killing of two soldiers and abduction of another attached to the crude oil flow station located in the area.

NDM News Xclusive gathered that the suspected sea pirates, who were well armed came in double 200 horse power speedboat, struck on Monday night, leaving two soldiers dead, one other missing and carted away their riffles and ammunition.

According to a community source who spoke on condition of anonymity said, after the incident, stern looking soldiers on Tuesday morning invaded the community, burning houses as villagers scampers into the bush for safety of their lives.

" Speaking further he said, when the soldiers entered our community, they directed us to leave because they were going to burn everything to the ground and that anybody fails to comply with the directive would be killed.

The current condition of Azagbene Federated Communities in Ekeremor LGA, Bayelsa State after the Nigeria army invasion at the early hours of 23rd July, 2019 is empty with no single building standing."

“Before some of us left the community, I saw the building of our Paramount ruler on fire. Even my family house has been burnt down to arshes. As I speak to you now, there is no any flies in my community. We are suffering for a crime we didn’t commit,the eye witness lamented.”

However, when our reporter contacted the Spokesman of the 16 Brigade of the Nigerian Army, Maj.Danjuma Jonah confirmed the death of two of his soldiers, but denied burning down houses in the Azagbene Community.

According to him said; " Our men did not burn down houses in Azagbene community. We are only combing the community and neighbouring Towns in search of one soldier that is missing as a result of the attack that led to the death of two soldiers.

“And we are carrying out the search for the missing soldier in conjunction with leaders of the community, Maj. Danjuma stated. "

Prince Kelvin Perekeme Congratulates Chief Boro Opudu, Salutes Okowa On His Re-appointment As Chairman Delta State Waterways/Land Security Committee

Prince Kelvin Perekeme Congratulates Chief Boro Opudu, Salutes Okowa On His Re-appointment As Chairman Delta State Waterways/Land Security Committee



Francis Tayor

Warri------- A youth leader in the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP in Burutu Local Government Area of Delta State, Prince Kelvin Perekeme has send a powerful congratulatory message to Alaowei Chief.Boro Opudu, on his recent reappointment as Chairman Delta State Waterways/Land Security Committee by the Executive Governor of Delta State, His Excellency, Senator Dr. Ifeanyi Arthur Okowa.

Prince Kelvin, who is also a member of Delta Waterways/Land Security Committee stated that, the appointment of Boro Opudu is a testament of his hard work and commitment to ensure peace and tranquility in the riverine areas, especially in the fight against sea pirates and illegal oil bunkering.

In his words he said; " l want to specially thank and congratulate my correct boss man, Chief.Boro Opudu alias the Otokpolo on his well deserved reappointment as Chairman Delta State Waterways/Land Security Committee. Boro is a tested and trusted security expert who has contributed immensely to the peace we enjoyed in Delta State in the pass four years .

When Boro was first appointed in 2015, within six months in office, he flushed out all criminal elements in the Delta creeks, thereby providing friendly working environment for our oil companies to operate peacefully.As a security architect, his reappointment will further compliments the efforts of the Nigeria Navy, Army and the police force to ensure peace and orderliness in our communities, Delta State in particular and Nigeria at large."

However, Prince Kelvin also use the medium to salute the 'Road Master' Governor of Delta State, Dr.Ifeanyi Okowa for believing in Boro's capacity to broker peace and security in the state.Be rest assure that, Delta State security apparatus is in a safe hand, and that Alaowei Boro Opudu will continue to deliver his primary assignment diligently as regards to security of lives and properties in the state, the statement adds.

Appointment : Michael Johnny Congratulates Sylva, Keyamo, Hails Buhari On Their Appointment As Ministers

Appointment : Michael Johnny Congratulates Sylva, Keyamo, Hails Buhari On Their Appointment As Ministers



Francis Tayor

Warri------- A Chieftain of    Delta Ijaw All Progressive Congress APC, High Chief.Michael Johnny has congratulated former governor of Bayelsa State, His Excellency,  Chief.Timipre Sylva and former Presidential Spokesperson, Buhari/Osinbajo 2019 Campaign Council, Festus Keyamo (SAN) for their appointments as ministers by President  Muhammadu Buhari, describing  the appointments as well deserved and a square pegs on square holes.

In a Press Statement,  Chief.Johnny who was a former APC Delta South  Senatorial Candidate in the 2019 general elections, described their  appointments as well deserved, saying it will build confidence, strength and pride in   members of APC in Delta and Bayelsa States.

According to Johnny said; “ I want to express my profound gratitude to  President Muhammadu Buhari for appointing true representatives of the people from the core Niger Delta area. With their wealth of experience, they will not disappoint us”.

“From the bottom of my heart, I want to   congratulate Chief. Timipre Sylva and Barr. Festus Keyamo for their well deserved appointments.I implore  them to discharge their duties diligently with the blue prints laid before them”.

" Festus Keyamo, who is a Senior Advocate of Nigeria SAN, social crusader, critic, columnist and human rights activist is a founding member of Delta State APC. He has proved himself as  prudent and capability in different areas of responsibilities. Keyamo was searched out to  take charge of the directorate of strategic communications for the reelection bid of President Muhammadu Buhari, where he did fantastically well to communicate conspicuously the manifestos of our great Party to Nigerians”.

On the former Governor of Bayelsa State, His Excellency, Chief.Timipre  Sylva is a dedicated  leader of our Party, APC    who earlier embraced the change mantra and brought the APC family in Bayelsa State to lime light. In the just concluded general elections, he galvernized the grassroots that produced one senator, two Federal House of Representatives members and four members of the Bayelsa State House of Assembly”.

While expressing total confidence in the duo,  the Delta Ijaw APC leader once again congratulate them, stressing that they are men of integrity, tested and trusted, the statement adds”.

DESOPADEC : Bring Back Our Stolen Mandate, Diebiri Kingdom Tells Okowa, Storms Delta State House Of Assembly Asaba

DESOPADEC : Bring Back Our Stolen Mandate, Diebiri Kingdom Tells Okowa, Storms Delta State House Of Assembly Asaba



Francis Tayor

Asaba----- The people of Diebiri kingdom has again spoteneously stormed Delta state House of Assembly Asaba, yesterday in a peaceful protest to press on their demands for the Board membership position at the Delta State Oil Producing Areas Development Commission (DESOPADEC), that was wrongfully given to Gbaramatu Kingdom by His Excellency, Dr.Ifeanyi Arthur Okowa.

This was coming after they shut down Batan Community Flow Station belonging to SPDC indefinitely on Saturday last week, in effort to reclaim back their stolen mandate to represent the Ijaw ethnic nationality in the Board of DESOPADEC that is due for Diebiri kingdom.

Speaking to Niger Delta Mirror Ndm news reporter, Francis Tayor at Asaba, one of the leaders of Diebiri Kingdom, Hon. Moses Douglas, said the Diebiri people would use all available means within their power to further press home their protest until Governor Ifeanyi Okowa reverse the Ijaw Desopadec
Board Member to them .

According to Hon. Douglas said, " We are calling on Governor Okowa of Delta State to reverse the appointment of Dr.Paul Bebenemibo, as well as charged Delta State House of Assembly to step down his screening because that position is due for Diebiri kingdom and not Gbaramatu.

Governor Okowa who himself is a product of equity, fairness and justice as regards to rotational representation should do justice and ensure equity prevail in this matter.He should look into the several petititions written against the Desopadec nominee from the Ijaw extraction and correct the abnormality.We are peace loving people, therefore we called on Governor Okowa to bring back our stolen mandate by appointing Diebiri son in the Board of DESOPADEC, Hon. Douglas stated. "

Global Peace Ambassador Mulade Expresses Worry On Frequent Clashes Between Police, Shiites Movement In Nigeria

Global Peace Ambassador Mulade Expresses Worry On Frequent Clashes Between Police, Shiites Movement In Nigeria

Appeals To President Buhari To Adopt Non-Violence Approach To End Insecurity In Nigeria

Francis Tayor

Abuja-----Worried about the rising tension between security operatives and the Shi'ites Islamic Movement at the Federal Capital Territory Abuja, a renowned Niger Delta born global Peace ambassador cum human and environmental rights activist, Comrade Amb. Sheriff Mulade has appealed to President Muhammadu Buhari to adopt a dialogue process and pragramatic non-violence approach to get out of the woods.

Speaking to journalists in Abuja, Comrade Mulade, who is also the National Coordinator of the Center for Peace and Environmental Justice, CEPEJ, expressed concern over the tension caused by the recent clashes between the Shi'ites Islamic Movement and the Nigeria Police Force during the invasion of the National Assembly and recent deaths recorded by the former.

According to him, the increasing tension in Abuja, the Federal Capital Territory, has become worrisome, stressing that it has sent a wrong signal of insecurity about Nigeria to the international community.

He said if the issues between the Islamic Movement and the Police are not urgently resolved, they might possibly escalate beyond Abuja and further compound the fragile peace situation in the country.

The activist therefore, strongly appealed to the President to rise up to the occasion by adopting dialogue, a pragramatic nonviolence approach, which he described as the best option to avert further confrontation that might escalate the crisis. He then urged President Buhari to do everything humanly possible to engage the Islamic Movement in a dialogue, before things get out hand.

He charged the President to put an engagement process in place to end insecurity in the country, saying that, as patriotic Nigerians, we cannot watch the country degenerate into another crisis. He noted that the Center for Peace and Environmental Justice, CEPEJ was ready to offer expert services on conflict prevention, management and reconciliation through partnership with the Federal Government towards resolving the menace of insecurity. He said this could be achieved by facilitating a dialogue between the agitating group, security forces and the Federal Government.

His emphasized that the security of the entire Nation cannot be left in the hands of governermt and security agents alone, and urge patriotic Nigerians, irrespective of their religious, ethnic and political affiliation,let give maximum support to President Buhari, security agents and government at all levels, towards ending the spate of insecurity in the country.

He said we cannot pretend to be secure and safe under the prevailing circumstances, therefore, we should commence a constructive dialogue process aimed at finding lasting solutions to the insecurity challenges posed by the Islamic Movement, Niger Delta agitation, IPOB, Oduduwa People's Congress, OPC, amongst others. He warned that failure to end insecurity now might be very dangerous and counter productive for Nigeria. 

Amb.Mulade Appeals To Okowa, 7Th Assembly To Fasten The Creation Of Coastal Areas Development Agency

Amb.Mulade Appeals To Okowa, 7Th Assembly To Fasten The Creation Of Coastal Areas Development Agency

Says Coastal Communities Not Satisfied With Only Appointment Of Its Indigenes



Francis Tayor

Warri------ Coastal Communities in Delta State have renewed their call on the Delta State Government and the 7th House of Assembly to create a Coastal Area Development Agency, CADA for the sustainable development of the area.

Speaking with the Press on behalf of the Coastal Areas Communities at the weekend in Benikurukuru Town, a renowned Delta born environmentalist and human rights activist, Comrade Sheriff Mulade has renewed the call on the urgent need for the creation of CADA in order to fastrack even development in the riverine Communities.

He appealed to the Delta State Governor, Dr.Ifeanyi Okowa and the Delta State House of Assembly to urgently consider the establishment of CADA for the coastal communities in the State to give them a complete sense of belonging.

Comrade Mulade noted that CADA would help to  address the issues of social infrastructure, housing, portable drinking water, sanitation, internal roads, and commercial fishing, using a better platform.

He commended the Governor for appointing indigenes of the coastal areas and urged the Governor to focus on the needs of the people in the coastal communities by supporting productive measures and ensuring the creation of CADA..

He asserted that no amount of Government appointments can address and completely eradicate the development deficits in the coastal communities.

He also noted that the diverse ethnic groups of Itsekiri, Ijaw, Urhobo and Isoko who reside in the coastal communities were anxiously waiting on Governor Ifeanyi Okowa, the Speaker of the Delta State House of Assembly, Rt Hon.Sheriff Oborovwori and members of the 7th Assembly to meet the urgent demands of the coastal communities so that their names would be remembered forever by Deltans particularly those in the riverine communities.

FocalPoint Reports To Okowa, Save Deltans From Recycling Obsolete Politcians, Go For Merit

FocalPoint Reports To Okowa, Save Deltans From Recycling Obsolete Politcians, Go For Merit

Says Reckless Appointment Only Celebrates Ineptitude, Political Jobbers



Francis Tayor

A leading Warri based Media Organization known as FocalPoint Reports has charged Delta State Governor, His Excellency, Dr.Ifeanyi Arthur Okowa to save Deltans from recycling ineptitude politicians into his Cabinet, stressing that reckless appointment of old fashioned politicians only glorifies political jobbers which is an outright disregard for merit and good governance.

The Publisher/Chief-Executive Officer CEO, of Focalpoint Reports, Comrade Ezekiel Kagbala made the call on Monday in Warri, stated that Governor Okowa should appoint people with fresh ideas, productive brains and minds known with proven integrity for positive impacting results into his cabinet and other parastatals in order to resurrect Delta State from its present industrial dearth to the next level of progress and development.

In his words, he said, " The Delta State Governor, Dr.Ifeanyi Okowa has recently sent the names of those nominated for appointment as Commissioners, Boards, DESOPADEC, Warri/Uvwie and its environs Development Agency, Delta State Capital Development Agency, Local Government Service Commission names to Delta State House of Assembly for approval.

The Governor also constituted Members of the State Executive Council to put his administration on the pedestrian of service to Deltans. Indeed a commendable venture with possible good intention but executed with injustice.

Only persons afflicted by some egregious naivete could insist that governor Okowa's second tenure where party favouritism is a strong norm is peopled by competence and merit.

That is why the recent recycling of former political office holders and politcians who lost popularity for gross ineptitude were recycled in the name of appointment, FocalPoint Reports sees it as a transactional style of government enmeshed in service to the ruling political party in the state.

We pray that the presumed people's Governor is not rewarding incompetence and shaming those who are positively impacting on the lives of the less - privileged.

It is unfortunate that those  who singlehandedly sponsored educational programmes, healthcare, sport, peace initiatives to sustain, empower and alleviate the sufferings of those impoverished by the transactional government are ignored in terms of appointments.

One such person of note is Comrade Sheriff Mulade who has been giving scholarship, organizing Quiz and Essay competition, Peace programmes without Governor Okowa's support, yet the governor seems to be rewarding mediocrity and turns a blind eye to merits, recycling former House of Assembly members to become advisers, reappointing former commissioners and former government office holders. By implication, Governor Okowa is saying that those not in the politics cannot participate in governance.

For the records, reckless appointment does not put any state government in a positive light and the appointments did not open up any novel vista, instead it only shows how a weak government will settle for weak appointees whose stock in trade is commercial politics.

The circumspection of the State House of Assembly seems to have become a rubber stamp outfit, a helpless garbage -in-garbage-out and miserably teleguarded to serve the governor.

We strongly oppose any form of opaqueness in the appointment process that may suggest a hidden agenda by those whose privilege and power is it to suggest who should be appointed or not.

 A reckless appointment only glorifies and celebrates ineptitude and political jobbers which is an outright disregard for merit and tenets of good governance.

We feel that the Governor has failed to review the antecedents and performance of these fellows before recycling them. The governor would have at least call for public appraisal and stewardship of their past records of performance before recycling them.

It was expected that people with fresh ideas, productive brains and minds known with proven integrity for positively impacting results should be appointed into position of service to resurrect Delta State from its present industrial dearth, rather the recent appointment of board members, commissioners, advisers and special assistants  has shown that the governor is interested in transactional style of leadership.

Thus, the governor's appointment, as we in FocalPoint Reports sees it, should have been made up of those who are making positive and productive impact without having any government office or support, it would have been fair if the governor had allocated 50% of appointment to those noble minded persons who are making positive impacts supporting and sponsoring development oriented programmes, Comrade Kagbala stated. "

Amnesty Incompetency : Ijaw Group Passes Vote Of No Confidence On Charles Dokubo, Calls For Resignation

Amnesty Incompetency : Ijaw Group Passes Vote Of No Confidence On Charles Dokubo, Calls For Resignation

Charges President Muhammadu Buhari For His Immediate Replacement With Competent Hand




Francis Tayor

Warri ------A group under the auspices of Ijaw Youth Political Alliance (IYPA) has called on the SA and Coordinator to the President on the Federal Government Presidential Amnesty Programme, Professor Charles Quaker Dokubo to step aside for fresh hand with fresh Ideas to maned the Amnesty office,stressing that the call is as result of incompetency and massive frauds under his watch.

The leader of the group, Comrade.Ellington Bakumor while addressing the Press during the weekend in Warri, said the call became necessary holding to the facts that,
Prof.Charles Dokubo doesn’t understand the office and keeps flopping .

Comrade Bakumor further highlighted some reasons why Dokubo should go for other competent hand to handle the Presidential Amnesty office as follows;

1) That Professor Charles Dokubo is an Ijaw man just by name, stressing that he has not visited and is not familiar with the riverine communities. He has never step his foot in the creeks and he is only familiar to those who visit him at Abuja .

2 ) That there has been countless cases of alleged fake contracts and scams in the amnesty office with neutral people going for training when Over 9000 real Ex-Agitators have remained untrained and remain a risk and threat to national Security. This is dangerous to the Nation's security.

3) That the Amnesty is no longer an Ijaw or Niger delta office but a Office manipulated by certain forces that are not from the Niger delta region, as Charles Dokubo has become nothing but a Pawn.

4) That Prof.Charles should be resting and allow younger fresher minds to Maned the office, preferably an Ex-Militant or someone who knows and understand the pains of the Niger delta and the Ex Agitators.

From all Indications , it is obvious that the Professor seems to be too confused and overwhelmed with the responsibilities attached to the office. We are therefore, calling on the resignation of the current Amnesty boss, as his continuous stay in that office will be detrimental to the people.

We are also calling on President Muhammadu Buhari to do the needful by replacing Charles Dokubo with someone more abreast with the real issues of the Amnesty office and the Niger Delta so as to win the trust and love of the Niger Delta people in order to bring lasting peace to the oil rich region,Comrade Bakumor asserted.

Ogulagha Youth President Okilo Congratulates Agediga Shadrack On His Appointment Into Board Of DESOPADEC

Ogulagha Youth President Okilo Congratulates Agediga Shadrack On His Appointment Into Board Of DESOPADEC

Says Appointment Is Well Deserved, Applauds Governor Okowa

Obed

Warri------The Ogulagha Community Youth Association ably led by Mr.Anthony Okilo Waterwei has send a congratulatory message to one of her brother who was recently appointmented by His Excellency, Dr.Ifeanyi Okowa into the Board of DESOPADEC as Executive Director.

Mr.Anthony on behalf of the entire youths of Ogulagha community said, " I wish to congratulate and celebrate with our Elder brother Comr.Shadrack Agediga on his well deserved appointment.
Comr.Agediga who has served in different capacities as one time president General Ogulagha kingdom youths council ( OKYC ), SA to Governor Okowa as Peace and Conflict Resolution and also the Chairperson and CEO of Shadrack Agediga Foundation (SAF), will deliver his best at the Board of DESOPADEC."


He further expressed appreciation and thank His Excellency, Dr.Ifeanyi Okowa on his Developmental strides in Ogulagha kingdom. The 20.29 km Obototo 1 - Obototo 11 - Sokebolou - Yokiri road and other internal roads in Ogulagha kingdom, as well as finding it worthy to appoint sons of Ogulagha kingdom in his first and second tenure, Mr.Okilo stated.

Delta Govt Lopsided Appointments, Egbema Youths Calls Okowa A Biased Leader Not To Be Trusted

Delta Govt Lopsided Appointments, Egbema Youths Calls Okowa A Biased Leader Not To Be Trusted

Francis Tayor

Warri-----The Egbema Youth Council led by Comrade Bright Maya has expressed displeasure over the total neglect of Egbema Kingdom by Governor Ifeanyi Okowa of Delta State in his lopsided appointments, describing him as a biased leader not to be trusted anymore.

Comrade Bright made the statement in Warri during a press briefing frowns at the recent appointments made by His Excellency, Senator Dr.Ifeanyi Arthur Okowa with a total exclusion of the entire Egbema kingdom from the list of appointment into the State Executive Council, as well as in the Board of DESOPADEC.

According to Maya said, Egbema kingdom is wholly for PDP. We faithfully worked and massively voted for all the PDP candidates, including Governor Okowa's reelection in the 2019 general elections.

Maya reiterated that, among the Ten Federal Wards, the Egbema Ijaws have Four Wards while the Itsekiris host Six Wards. The Egbema Ijaws have never been given the opportunity to occupy any of the Principal Offices in the LGA either by elective or appointment.

Egbema kingdom produces 19% of the oil and gas production making Egbema the third highest oil and gas producer in the Ijaw DESOPADEC coverage areas, yet none Egbema person was considered worthy to be a part of the DESOPADEC governing board as submitted to the Delta State House of Assembly by the Governor.

This is undoubtedly a day light robbery, a clear display of continued denial, neglect and marginalization against the principles of inclusivity, equity and fairness.

The Egbema Ijaws will not this time lie low with this denial, neglect and marginalization.
If our economic and political contributions means nothing to the PDP led Delta State Government, then as a people we have no other choice but to have a rethink,Comrade Bright stated.

Global Peace Ambassador Mulade Congratulates DESOPADEC New Board, Commends Okowa For Appointing Technocrats

Global Peace Ambassador Mulade Congratulates DESOPADEC New Board, Commends Okowa For Appointing Technocrats

Urges Newly Appointees To Reposition The Commission ln Order To Give Hope To Host Communities


Francis Tayor

Warri----- A Delta State born renowned peace and environmental rights advocate, Comrade Sheriff Mulade has   congratulated the newly appointed members of DESOPADEC, charging them to reposition the Commission and give hope to the host communities in the state.

Comrade Mulade who is also the National Coordinator of Center for Peace and Environmental Justice (CEPEJ), made the statement while addressing journalists in Warri, lauded Governor Ifeanyi Okowa for selecting competent hands to reposition the lost glory and hope of oil and gas bearing host communities of Delta State.

The Activist therefore, implored those recently appointed to pilot the affairs of the Commission not to disappoint the confidence reposed on them, adding that they cannot afford to fail the people.

He said that; "I want to sincerely congratulate all of you for your well deserved appointments to pilot the affairs of DESOPADEC, you are  the last hope of host communities.The expectations of oil and gas bearing host communities are high and you should not consider your appointments as stomach infrastructure fulfilment.

Those recently nominated by the Governor are :

Hon.Michael Diden aka Ejele Chairman.

Hon.Bashorun Askia
MD/CEO DESOPADEC

Hon.John Obukowho Nani, Executive Director DESOPADEC Board.

Olorogun Vincent Oyibode, DESOPADEC Commissioner Designate to represent Udu, Ughelli South and the Urhobos of Warri South.

Barr.Leonard Anoka, Executive Director, DESOPADEC

Hon.Shedrack Agediga,
Executive Director

Hon.Daniel Mayuku,
Executive Director

Grifton Omastsuli, member

Dr.Paul Oweh,
Member

Chief.Kent Okiemute
Member

Hon.Joyce Overah,
Member

Dr.Paul Bebenimibo,
Member

Ikechukwu Akozor,
Membe and

Dr.Ossai Ochonogor Samuel.

While describing their appointments as well deserved as Executives and members of the Commission.The Activist said that; "I am very hopeful that all the appointees will make immense and significant contributions to the development of the oil producing and impacted communities of our dear State and charge the oil producing communities to give maximum support to the appointees.

He charged the appointees not to see their appointments as self-empowerment but to give maximum support to the Governor and deliver dividend of democracy through the commission to the citizenry of host communities in Delta State.

Comrade Mulade also used the  medium to commend Governor Ifeanyi Okowa for identifying technocrat and competent hands to pilot the affairs of the commission and pledged to support the commission, the state government and the appointees on their  new assignments, saying that; " We are very proud to be associated with you all as well as our unflinching support for the success of your tenure".