IYC President, Barr Oweilaemi Pereotubo Calls For Unity Government In Bayelsa, Urges David Lyon To Commence Reconciliation Process

IYC President, Barr Oweilaemi Pereotubo Calls For Unity Government In Bayelsa, Urges David Lyon To Commence Reconciliation Process

Yenagoa______ The President of ljaw Youth Council (IYC) Worldwide, Oweilaemi Pereotubo (Esq.) has called on the Governor elect of Bayelsa State, Chief  David Lyon to form a unity government, stressing that as the leader of all Bayelsans and by extension ljaw nation, he should carry everybody along beyond political party.

Barr Oweilaemi made the call in a Press Release dated 24th November, 2019 stated that, David Lyon should compose his cabinet without border, so as to accommodate the best brains for effective performance, as well as to ensure speedy development in the state. He noted that the incoming Governor should have a polarisation and the leadership melees in both INC and IYC in mind and thereby take a non-partisan step to resolve all pending issues.

According to the Press Release, read :" As the Bayelsa guber election is over and winner emerged, IYC is reiterating its earlier call for a unity government. The incoming APC government should compose its government without boarder. That we mean, the opposition parties should also be incorporated in the incoming Bayelsa State executive committee.
The Governor-elect, His Excellency, Chief David Lyon should also commence the process of reconciliation immediately to ensure that Bayelsa State is peaceful. Peace in Bayelsa State means peace in Ijaw land. The Governor should strive to reconcile with all aggrieved persons for peace and development of the State and the Ijaw nation.

The Governor by his position is the leader of all Bayelsans and by extension the Ijaw nation. He should therefore carry everybody along notwithstanding the political leanings. For sometimes now the Ijaw nation is missing in action in the liberation struggle due to the fact that our foremost socio-cultural organisations are engulfed in leadership crisis.
The incoming Governor should have the polarisations and the leadership melees in both INC and IYC in mind and thereby take a non-partisan step to resolve all pending issues. The Ijaw nation needs to move and now is the time."

Signed:
Pereotubo Oweilaemi, Esq., President, IYC worldwide.

Appointment: Burutu Legislative Leader, Hon Alubeze Congratulates Barr. Isa Clark On His Appointment As SSA On Community Development, Salutes Gov. Okowa

Appointment: Burutu Legislative Leader, Hon Alubeze Congratulates  Barr. Isa Clark On His Appointment As SSA On Community Development, Salutes Gov. Okowa

Warri___ The Leader of Burutu Legislative Arm, Rt Hon Joseph Asiaye Alubeze has congratulated the Leader of Ward 8 PDP, Burutu LGA, Barr Alh Isa Clark on his appointment as SSA Community Development to the Delta State Governor. Sen. Dr Ifeanyi Okowa.

Alubeze in a goodwill message described Barr Isa Clark as a seasoned technocrat cum politician with enviable credentials; stating that the appointment is an opportunity for him to employ his know-how and experience in the public sector towards achieving the stronger Delta mantra of the Governor Okowa's administration.

The Leader also appreciated Gov Okowa for being a forthright and visionary leader who timely reward hard work, loyalty and strength of character; adding that it takes good conscience, equity and the fear of God, to do that which is right for the people.

Alubeze further urged the former Governing Council Chairman, Delta State School of Marine Technology (DESSOMATECH) Burutu. to continue to use his good office to affect lives positively and prayed God for wisdom to pilot the affairs of his new office to greater heights.

Ayakoromo Group Congratulates Kofee Amassuomo On Appointment As SSA To Delta State Governor On Investment, Commends Gov. Okowa For A Job Well Done

Ayakoromo Group Congratulates Kofee Amassuomo On  Appointment As SSA To Delta State Governor On Investment, Commends Gov. Okowa For A Job Well Done

Francis Tayor

Warri____ A group under the aegis of Concerned Citizens For Izonebe Development (CCFID) has congratulated one of their own, Hon Kofee Ebisine Amassuomo on his appointment as the Senior Special Assistant (SSA) on Investment to the Executive Governor of Delta State, His Excellency, Sen Dr. Ifeanyi Arthur Okowa.

The group in a Press Statement released today 22nd November, 2019 and jointly signed by its President, Comrade Oyinbi Onduku and Secretary, Comrade Preye Ekpegha, noted that Hon Kofee appointment is well deserved and long awaited, saying he had served and worked faithfully for the PDP family in Burutu and Delta State at large.

The group went further to thank and commend His Excellency, Dr. Ifeanyi Okowa in finding their illustrious son worthy for appointment, stressing that Ward 7 Ayakoromo people in Burutu Local Government Area will continue to maintain peace and support his prosperity agenda for all Deltans.

However, they pray God to give Hon. Kofee Amassuomo the needed strength, wisdom and understanding to pilot the affairs of his new responsibility to serve the Governor of Delta State in particular, as well as the good people of Delta in general. Once again, congratulations, the statement adds.

Bayelsa Governor-Elect, Chief David Lyon, Others Receives Certificate of Return From INEC

Bayelsa Governor-Elect, Chief David Lyon, Others Receives Certificate of Return From INEC

Francis Tayor

Yenagoa___ The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has presented a Certificate of Return to the Bayelsa State Governor-Elect, Chief David Lyon.

Lyon of the All Progressives Congress (APC) defeated 44 candidates, including his fiercest contender, the Candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Senator Douye Diri, to win a keenly contested election.

The commission also presented a Certificate of Return to a member of the Bayelsa State House of Assembly representing Brass Constituency 1, Charles Daniel, whose supplementary election was concluded on November 16.

The State Resident Electoral Commissioner (REC), Pastor Monday Udoh, in his welcome address, said the election conducted by INEC was adjudged right in the eyes of the world.
He said the process, which started in May 2019, came with a lot of apprehension following fears of violence hinged on the outcome of previous elections in the state that were marred by violence and killings.
But he noted that through various engagements with stakeholders, civil society groups, alternative dispute mechanism and security agencies, the election was free, fair and credible.
He said despite pockets of skirmishes in some areas, no life was lost in the election.

Nigeria Maritime university, Okerenkoko Has Being In Existence Since 2017, Not A Proposed Institution, IYC President Oweilaemi Tells House Of Reps Committee

Nigeria Maritime university, Okerenkoko Has Being In Existence Since 2017, Not A Proposed Institution, IYC President Oweilaemi Tells House Of Reps Committee

Francis Tayor


The President of ljaw Youth Council IYC Worldwide, Barr. Oweilaemi Pereotubo has challenged the statement accredited to the House Committee on Maritime Safety, Education and Administration, where it made reference to the Maritime University, Okerenkoko as a " Proposed University ", noting that the Maritime University, Okerenkoko has being in existence since 2017 and not a proposed institution as alleged by the House of Reps.

Barr Oweilaemi made the statement in a Press Release dated 20th November, 2019 stated that, the promptly respond is to correct the misconception being bandied by either the House Committee or the media reporters. He stressed that Maritime University, Okerenkoko has matriculated students in two consecutive academic sessions, while students are already going to 300 level in the next academic session which will commence in December this year.

According to the Press Release, Oweilaemi said; " The attention of the Ijaw Youth Council (IYC), worldwide has been drawn to a statement accredited to the House Committee on Maritime Safety, Education and Administration where it made reference to the Maritime University, Okerenkoko as "Proposed University". We do not want to believe that the media reports of the said House of Reps Committee represented the true position of the Committee, we wish to promptly respond to correct the misconceptions being bandied by either Committee or the media reporters.

The Maritime University, Okerenkoko is a going concern as the School has being in existence since 2017. The Institution has matriculated students in two consecutive academic sessions, while students are already going to 300 level in the next academic session which will commence in December this year.

The University has hosted the Vice President of this Country, His Excellency, Prof. Yemi Osinbajo twice. It has also hosted officials of the prestigious Caribbean Maritime University, Jamaica. It must be noted also that students of the Institution are currently undergoing Internship and Industrial Training programmes across the Country. Why such an institution be referred as a proposed university? What the House Committee needs to know is that the School has been duly accredited by NUC and all other regulatory institutions including UTME with several of the government's agencies have visited it to inspect and confirm the facilities on ground.

On the report by the Committee that no structure is on ground to account for the money NIMASA has spent on the School. While we do want to impeach on how money appropriated to the University is spent as that will be the responsibility of relevant government's agencies, our concern is the impression wrongly created that no structure is on ground.

For what is so glaring to the world, the School has state of the art facilities at its temporary site, kurutie in the Gbaramatu Kingdom. The House Committee should come clearer if they are referring to the permanent site at Okerenkoko?

Just as academic activities are busy going on at the temporary site, various intervention agencies have also executed different kinds of projects for the School such as: concrete pavement walkway, landing jetty, staffs and students utility boats, etc.

Though we are not trying to usurp the functions of the House, we appeal that funds appropriated to the Maritime University, Okerenkoko should not be unduly withheld. The School is in dare need of funding as its sources of finance are not sufficient for its optimum performance.

The House Committee should use this medium to prevail on the executive arm to immediately commence the construction of buildings at the permanent site, Okerenkoko. Already the School has admitted thousands of students from over 25 States of the Federation. There is an urgent need for academic activities to take place at the permanent site in order for the institution to admit more deserving Nigerians who want to acquire knowledge in maritime activities, the statement added."

Signed:
Pereotubo Oweilaemi, (Esq), President, IYC Worldwide.

Ijaw Peoples Development Initiative, IPDl Congratulates Lyon As Bayelsa Gov-Elect, Says APC Victory At The Poll Shows Dickson Has Failed Ijaw Nation

Ijaw Peoples Development Initiative, IPDl Congratulates Lyon As Bayelsa Gov-Elect, Says APC Victory At The Poll Shows Dickson Has Failed Ijaw Nation

Francis Tayor

Yenagoa___ The leadership of Ijaw People's Development Initiative, IPDI has congratulated Mr. David Lyon as governor-elect in Bayelsa State.

The group said that APC victoy at the just concluded Bayelsa gubernatorial election was a clear evidence that the incumbent Governor of the State, Hon Seriake Dickson has failed Ijaw nation.

Speaking to newsmen at Yenagoa, Bayelsa State Capital, the national president of the group, Comrade Ozobo Austin, said APC won with a revolutional votes as Bayelsa was a strong PDP state.

The activist added that his group was exonerated by APC victory, as all efforts of the group to call Governor Seriake Dickson to order from his tyrannical rule failed.
"IPDI knew that this will happen, hence we mounted pressure on Dickson to make amends but he ignored, today we are been exonerated" Ozobo stated."

The group urged David Lyon to run all-inclusive and open-door policy, and that he should learn from the mistakes of his fallen predecessor to make Bayelsa great.

Birthday Celebration: Rt Hon. Julius Pondi To Register 300 Constituents For JAMB In Commemoration Of Birthday Anniversary

Birthday Celebration: Rt Hon. Julius Pondi To Register 300 Constituents For JAMB In Commemoration Of Birthday Anniversary

Francis Tayor

Warri____ As part of activities to mark his birthday and that of his son, Farrell, today 19th November, 2019; the Honourable member representing Burutu Federal Constituency, Rt. Hon. Julius G. Pondi has offered to register 300 of his constituents (150 each for Burutu South and North) in the forthcoming Joint Admission and Matriculation Board (JAMB) Computer Based Test through the Julius Pondi Foundation.

Recall that the Federal House of Representatives member has part of his constituency development efforts setup a JAMB standard CBT Centre at Ogulagha Community which is at the final stages of inspection to be enlisted as one of the accredited centers in Delta State to host the 2019/2020 edition and subsequent JAMB Examinations.

According to the Personal Assistant (PA) to the honourable member, Comrade Victor Isereke, said interested constituents of Burutu Federal Constituency are hereby advised to look out for details of the registration process through the Julius Pondi Foundation on Thursday 21st November, 2019 on various social media platforms, the statement adds.

Bayelsa Decides: Olugbobiri Ward 4 David Lyon Volunteers Coordinator, Comrade Yesman Ebikiye Congratulates Chief David Lyon On Election Victory

Bayelsa Decides: Olugbobiri Ward 4 David Lyon Volunteers Coordinator, Comrade Yesman Ebikiye Congratulates Chief David Lyon On Election Victory

Francis Tayor

Yenagoa___ The David Lyon Volunteers Coordinator of Ward 4 Olugbobiri, in Southern Ijaw Local Government Area of Bayelsa State, Comrade Yesman Tonbrapa Ebikiye has congratulated the governor elect of Bayelsa State, His Excellency, Chief David Lyon on his recent victory at the polls during the 16th November, 2019 Bayelsa Governorship election.

This was contained in a Press Statement made available to newsmen at Olugbobiri today 18th November, 2019 and signed by Comr. Ebikiye Tonbrapa, said the victory of David Lyon during last Saturday polls is the consensus wish of Bayelsa people, stressing that Bayelsans will experience massive infrastructural development, as well as human capital empowerment in the coming APC led new administration.

According to him, said; " God has answered the cry of Bayelsans over bad leadership in the past 8 years. We had been in a captivity under king Pharho of Bayelsa State. But we thank God today, God has send the peoples mandate, Chief David Lyon to light up the Jerusalem of Ijaw Nation.

I want to say a very big congratulations to our Principal for making Olugbobiri and Southern ljaw people proud. I also appreciate the good people of Southern ljaw for standing by their son. The results of Southern ljaw is a testament that we massively support and voted for our own.

Bayelsans will never regret it for given David Lyon a chance to serve them. I pray God to give our incoming governor the wisdom, strength and power to serve the good people of Ijaw Nation. I also use this medium to charge Bayelsans to support our amiable governor elect, because it is our support that will spur him to deliver the dividends of Democracy to all Bayelsans, Comrade Yesman stated."