Chief. Pereama Freetown Blasts Backbiters, " l Don't Need Your Signatures To Be Crowned As King Of Ijaw Owigiri Highlife Music", Says 25Th March, 2020 Shall Be Historic Day In Ijaw Nation

Chief. Pereama Freetown Blasts Backbiters, " l Don't Need Your Signatures To Be Crowned As King Of Ijaw Owigiri Highlife Music", Says 25Th March, 2020 Shall Be Historic Day In Ijaw Nation

Francis Tayor

Warri_____ The controversy rocking the ljaw music entertainment industry about the forthcoming crowning of Chief. Pereama Freetown as king of ljaw Owigiri highlife music has gathered momentum as the Great Grandmaster lambasted enemies of progress to keep calm and wait for the Dday.

Chief. Pereama while responding to questions from our reporter Francis Tayor at the early hours of 29th February, 2020 at Gbekebo Community, said he did not need the signatures neither approval from those hypocrites, backbiters and enemies of progress to be crowned as ljaw Owigiri music King.

According to him, said;" Yes, very soon l will be crowned as king of ljaw Owigiri highlife music. The date remains 25th March, 2020 at Hon. Peremobowei Ebebi Hotel in Yenagoa."

" I can't tell you now who are behind the most anticipated day. But l am inviting all my friends, fans and well wishers including you to come and witness that August occasion. I am not the talking type. I do what l believe in doing. Please don't snap me photo yet, just wait and come on 25th March when l am crowned, then you can take as many photos and publish to the whole world to see, Pereama stated. "

However, it will interest the public to note that, the recent outburst of the story of crowning Chief. Pereama Freetown as king of ljaw Owigiri highlife music has caused a lot of controversy rocking the ljaw music entertainment industry with diverse views. Some source said it is all ljaw performing musicians that want to crown him. While some quarters has it that it's Pereama Fans club worldwide that want to honour him with the king title.

Meanwhile, Chief. Pereama has spoken and that 25th March, 2020 will unfold the true identity of those behind his crowning, the statement adds.

Hon. Jasper Congratulates HRM. King Patrick Olamiene Of Kou Kingdom, On Successful Presentation Of Staff Of Office, Appreciates Former Gov. Dickson

Hon. Jasper Congratulates HRM. King Patrick Olamiene Of Kou Kingdom, On Successful Presentation Of Staff Of Office, Appreciates Former Gov. Dickson

Francis Tayor

Yenagoa_______ A  renowned Niger Delta youth leader cum human rights activist, Hon. Jasper Ebabogha has  congratulated the Pere of Kou kingdom, His Royal Majesty, King Patrick E. Olamiene (Ipiansa) Ogbodo 1, on the occasion of the successful presentation of staff of office by His Excellency, Hon. Henry Seriake Dickson, the immediate past Governor of Bayelsa State.

Hon. Jasper, who is one of the very few most respected youth leaders from kou kingdom in Ekeremor Local Government Area of Bayelsa State. He is a key player in Bayelsa politics and have  attracted so many reasonable development projects to both his local government and communities in kou Kingdom.

The Youth leader expressed his felicitation in a press statement issued to newsmen in Yenagoa, on Thursday 27th February, 2020 thanked the former Governor of Bayelsa State, Hon. Henry Seriake Dickson, for deeming it fit not only to present a staff of office to the Pere of Kou kingdom, but also elevating the traditional stool of the kingdom to a first class throne, which makes the Pere Patrick E. Olamiene a first class king.

He also appreciated the good people of Ekeremor and kou Kingdom for always standing by the king over the years.

He further called on them to continue to show their unrelenting support and love to His Royal Majesty, in order to provide the enabling environment so as to enable him discharge his sacred traditional duties as the Pere of the kingdom.

According to the press  statement, reads; " I want to first of all thank the Almighty God, for making the presentation of the staff of office to the paramount ruler of our great kingdom ( Kou ), Pere Patrick E. Olamiene ( Ipiansa ), Ogbodo 1, a success.

It is indeed a great honor to the entire people of Kou Kingdom, for the ultimate recognition of the sacred throne of our ancestors.

I want to also, use this medium to congratulate HRM Patrick E. Olamiene, The Pere of Kou Kingdom, on the occasion of the presentation of staff of office. It is indeed a well deserved honor.

I as well use this avenue to call on the good people of Ekeremor, to continue in showing their undying support and love towards the king, and the entire traditional institution.

On this note, I want to once again say a big congratulation to my father, HRM, Patrick E. Olamiene, the Pere of Kou Kingdom, for a well deserved presentation of his staff of office, by the former Governor of Bayelsa State, Hon. Henry Seriake Dickson.

It is my earnest prayer that, the Almighty God continue to bless, prosper, protect and uplift the great Kou Kingdom, her people and the traditional institution.

I as well, pray for a long lasting, fruitful and a prosperous reign of HRM Patrick E. Olamiene, ( Ipansa ), Ogbodo 1, the paramount ruler of Kou Kingdom, as he sits on the sacred throne of our ancestors, the statement adds".

Ozobo Lauds Commitments Of Comrade Ezekiel Daniel, SSA On Security As Gov. Okowa Fulfilled Promises Of Donating Brown New Hilux Vehicles For Security Agents

Ozobo Lauds Commitments Of Comrade Ezekiel Daniel, SSA On Security As Gov. Okowa Fulfilled Promises Of Donating Brown New Hilux Vehicles For Security Agents

Francis Tayor

Asaba____ Comrade Ozobo Austin, a Niger Delta foremost rights activist and former Delta State House of Assembly candidate has lauded the commitments of Comrade Ezekiel Daniel, SSA to the governor of Delta State on Security over the recent donation of security vehicles by His Excellency, Senator .Dr. Ifeanyi Okowa to security agents in the state.

Ozobo stressed that Ezekiel Daniel commitments for a better security network in the state cannot be overemphasized.

He further asserted that the great feats of achievements in the security sector in the state were part of the commitments of Comrade Ezekiel Daniel,SSA to the governor on Security, through his  media public enlightenments, numerous security meetings and reports.

Ozobo said part of the demands made by security agents during Ezekiel numerous visits to security agents in the state was lack of patrol vans or security vehicles, which Ezekiel also promised to relates their plights to the governor which he did through his numerous security reports and memos to the governor.

"I appreciate Okowa for his urgent intervention to boost the security network in the state by providing security vehicles to the security agents. I equally give kudos to the governor for acting on such reports which shows that he is indeed a listening Governor"

He equally advised Comrade Ezekiel Daniel not to relent efforts and that more grounds were needed to be covered by him in order to make the state a crime free society.

The activist urged politicans in the state to emulate him for better service delivery to Deltans.

He also urged security agents to put the vehicles to judicious use as to improved and strengthened the security network in the state.

Bayelsa: Abade Igere 1 Of Niger Delta, Commander Biggy Congratulates Gov. Diri, PDP On Supreme Court Verdict, Salutes Bayelsans For Their Steadfastness

Bayelsa: Abade Igere 1 Of Niger Delta, Commander Biggy Congratulates Gov. Diri, PDP On Supreme Court Verdict, Salutes Bayelsans For Their Steadfastness

Francis Tayor

Yenagoa____ A foremost Niger Delta freedom fighter and the Chairman Seven thousand youths for Douye Diri, Double Chief. Ebi Pinapinawei popularly known as Commander Biggy has join other well meaning Bayelsans to congratulate the miracle Governor of Bayelsa State, His Excellency, Senator. Douye Diri as the Supreme Court reaffirmed his victory as the qualified Governor of the state, describing the judgement as a victory for democracy and the rule of law.

Commander Biggy also thank the good people of Bayelsa state for their prayers, steadfastness and support towards our amiable governor during the legal battles from tribunal to High court, court of Appeal, Supreme court and finally the Supreme court review that was lastly lay to rest yesterday in Abuja. He stressed that the candidate of the APC challenging the Supreme court initial judgement was unfortunate and ill advised by friends and party leaders.

Commander Biggy stated this in a congratulatory message to Governor Douye Diri and the leadership of the people’s Democratic Party, PDP in the state over the Wednesday’s Supreme Court Judgment that affirmed the election of Sen. Diri as the qualified Governor of the state. He said the Supreme Court verdict has finally laid to rest all the tensions and the accompanying distractions, saying that the Governor will now better focused to deliver the dividends of democracy dividends to all Bayelsans.

“Governor Diri is so determined towards building a stronger Bayelsa. Therefore, the support of all Bayelsans who are critical stakeholders to the Bayelsa State project is required. I urged all to continue to give your maximum support to the Governor. He is a well focused man, experienced and determined to leaving a lasting legacy in the state “, Commander Biggy stated."

However, he congratulated Sen. Diri and the leadership of the PDP for the victory and pledged his unalloyed support on behalf of the people of Ekeni in Southern Ijaw Local Government Area of the state to the PDP led administration.

Commander Biggy prayed God to continue to grant the Governor the needed strength, good health and wisdom in his efforts to entrenching good governance in the state, the statement adds.

Herdsmen killing: Gov. Okowa Should Resign Now, If He Can't Protect The Lives Of Delta Citizens, Says Cletus Opukeme

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Herdsmen killing: Gov. Okowa Should Resign Now, If He Can't Protect The Lives Of Delta Citizens, Says Cletus Opukeme

I am calling on Governor Ifeanyi Okowa to resign, if he as the Chief Security officer of Delta state cannot provide security to protect lives and property in the state.

I have been monitoring the lackadaisical attitude of the body langauge of the Delta state governor right from his first tenure when the threat of Fulani herdsmen were made open to the entire Delta as one of the lawmakers, Hon Evans Iwhurie alerted the state that unidentified plane was dropping arms in Abraka aforest. The govenor and other meaningful top security officials and leaders of the state didn't take him serious as they ignored him and went about other frivolous activities of second tenure politicking.

As it stands, the last Ewheru kingdom massacre by Fulani herdsmen has proved the lawmaker correct. The Ewheru killings has given an indication that all Deltans are not safe.

One was expecting a proactive measure from the Delta state governor as a palliative to to curb the incessant killing by Fulani Herdsmen, the governor was being quoted by his media Chief Press Secretary Olisah Ifejika, calling on President Muhammadu Buhari to make an official statement over the Delta Uwheru killing, where ten persons were shot death in broad day with sophisticated weapons with the milliary said to have backed the herdsmen in the killing.

 I am taken aback, in such precarious situation where death is glaringly looking at the faces of all Deltans, the governor lost focus and did not know what to say and rather begging on President Muhammadu Buhari, who is seen overtly has a soft spot for Fulani Herdsmen and Boko Haram.

From the ongoing glaring lose of focus, dereliction of duty on the part of the state governor, Dr. Ifeanyi Okowa, who has displayed in his naivety and absolute incompetence in protecting the lives and properties in the stste, I hereby, call on Governor Ifeanyi Okowa to voluntarily resign and give power to his deputy governor     Barr. Kingsley Otuaro to pilot the affairs of the state by providing security of lives and properties for all Deltans against foreign  invaders of all types.

This call of the resignation of Governor Ifeanyi Okowa is borned out of love for all Deltans and there is no malice  as Deltans cannot be governed by a governor who cannnot provide security and protection for citizens of the state.

Thank you and God bless

Signed

Cletus Opukeme

Publisher/ Editor-in- Chief Daily Watch.

2020 4th Edition Of Comrade Sheriff Peace And Unity Quiz/Essay Competition, Mulade Calls On South-South Governors To Pay More Attention On Education

2020 4th Edition Of Comrade Sheriff Peace And Unity Quiz/Essay Competition, Mulade Calls On South-South Governors To Pay More Attention On Education

.......Says The Annual Quiz Competition ls Aimed At Promoting Education Awareness As Well As Building Peace And Unity In Warri

Francis Tayor

Warri______ The convener and sponsor of the annual lnter-Local Government Quiz and Essay competition for rural/riverine secondary schools between ljaws, Itsekiris and Urhobo ethnic groups in the three Warri local government areas of Delta State, Comrade Mulade Sheriff has called on Nigerian government, particularly the South-South Governors to as a matter of urgency pay more attention on the education sector, stressing that education development will help to eradicate poverty, illiteracy and reduce youths restiveness in the country.

Comrade Mulade made the call yesterday at a mammoth gathering of over Eight Secondary Schools cut across the three Warri Local Government Areas of Delta State, as the 2020 4th edition of Comrade Sheriff Mulade Peace and Unity Quiz/Essay Competition ended peacefully in the city of Warri.












The event which took place on Wednesday  26th February, 2020 at Hussey College Warri, attracted top officials from Delta State Ministry of Education Asaba, and the Chief Inspectors of Education from the three Warri LGAs who monitored the exercise to a logical conclusion in a very transparent and peaceful atmosphere.

In his opening speech, the sponsor of the competition, Comrade Sheriff Mulade, said the annual inter-local government rural secondary schools Quiz cum Essay Competition across the three Warri local government areas of Delta State is aimed at bridging the gap between the riverine schools and their urban counterparts, so that the coastal schools can have a full taste of what they have been denied over time in terms of academic competition and exposure.

He stressed that, the programme is also to promote rural education development and sustain the existing peace among the three major ethnic nationalities within the three Warri LGAs, particularly the Ijaws, Itsekiris and Urhobo people.

According to Mulade," the Center For Peace and Environmental Justice (CEPEJ) is to promote educational awareness in the riverine rural communities,and to assist the less privileged but highly intelligent students to pursue their education and career in life through scholarship support. The importance of education in the advancement of a nation cannot be over emphasized. Education is the back bone and the live wire of any nation's economy growth and development .



The Center therefore, uses this medium to appeal and charged Nigerian government, Delta State in particular to pay more attention to the educational sector. while multi-national oil companies operating within the areas should channel more of their Corporate Social Responsibility functions to educational development that will help to eradicate illiteracy and reduce civil unrest in their operational areas in line with Goal 4 of the SDGs, Comrade Mulade stated."

However, Alema Secondary School from Warri North LGA took first position in this year's competition with #100,000 cash prize. Egbokoda Secondary School from Warri South took second with #70,000 cash prize. While Okerenkoko Secondary School from Warri South-West LGA emerged third with #50,000 cash prize among other consolation prizes.

It will recall that representatives of all other participating schools, including the host Hussey College where given 80 leaves exercise note books, school bags and mathematical sets in accordance to their brilliant performances at the competition.

Bayelsa: Supreme Court Judgement, There Is No Victor No Vanquished, My Victory Is For All Bayelsans, Says Diri The Miracle Governor

Bayelsa: Supreme Court Judgement, There Is No Victor No Vanquished, My Victory Is For All Bayelsans, Says Diri The Miracle Governor

Francis Tayor

Yenagoa_____ The Bayelsa State Governor, Senator Douye Diri, has said the Supreme Court’s ruling was only affirmation of God’s judgement on the state.

The governor who nicknamed himself a ‘miracle governor’ said in a statement released by his Acting Chief Press Secretary, Daniel Alabrah, that there was no victor, no vanquished, as the victory was for all Bayelsans regardless of party affiliation.

He commended the courage and sagacity of the apex court justices in affirming their earlier judgement of February 13, 2020.

He said: “Once again, I describe myself as a miracle governor. So the Supreme Court just affirmed the judgement of the Almighty God, who made it possible for me to become the governor of Bayelsa State.

“For me, there is no victor no vanquished as the victory is for all Bayelsans. It is not a winner takes all.

“My message is that of reconciliation as I will run an all-inclusive government. Let everyone that is aggrieved sheathe their swords. Let us think about Bayelsa first and ourselves last, Diri stated.

Just ln: Supreme Court Strikes Out Lyon And APC’s Review Application, Says Nobody Challenges Apex Court Judgement

Just ln: Supreme Court Strikes Out Lyon And APC’s Review Application, Says Nobody Challenges Apex Court Judgement

Francis Tayor

Abuja_____ The Supreme Court has dismissed an application for review of the judgment which sacked the governorship candidate of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Bayelsa state, David Lyon and his deputy, Senator Biobarakuma Degi-Eremienyo.

According to Justice Amina Augie who read the judgment, said the application lacks merit, adding that the decisions of the apex court are final, the statement adds.

World Renowned Boxing Champion, Mike Tyson To Give Out $10 Million US Dollars To Any Man Who Marries His Eldest Daughter Mitchell

World Renowned Boxing Champion, Mike Tyson To Give Out $10 Million US Dollars To Any Man Who Marries His Eldest Daughter Mitchell

 Francis Tayor

USA_____ Boxing great, “Iron” Mike Tyson has tabled a whooping $10 million to be given to any man who marries his eldest daughter.

Some think that the legendary boxer is willing to splash the huge sum to enable his daughter, Mitchell easily find a man as she may be having difficulty in getting her own man due to her body structure.

However, Mitchell seem to have inherited certain characteristics of her father. She is tall, has beautiful dark skin, huge body structure weighs 150kg and very much endowed in the front and back.

53-year-old Tyson is regarded as one of the best boxers of all time as his records in the ring stand among the best.

Anniversary: Divine Anointed Eagles Ministry Sapele Marks 8Years Anniversary, As Apostle Itama Launches Debut Album, Thank God For His Grace

Anniversary: Divine Anointed Eagles Ministry Sapele Marks 8Years Anniversary, As Apostle Itama Launches Debut Album, Thank God For His Grace

Francis Tayor

Sapele____ It was  a joyous and grandiose day of happiness for  Apostle and pastor (Mrs) G.M. Itama Ebhodaghe  and the entire members of Divine Anointed Eagles Ministry, glass house Sapele, Delta state as the church marked 8 years of setting captives free from bondage of Satan and humanitarian works.

In his sermon, the President of the ministry worldwide, Apostle.G.M. Itama spoke eloquently about grace to overtake.

To make the day a memorable one, some ethnic groups displayed their traditional dance, choir gave special rendition, men and youth delivered powerful talk show with PAPA  launching of his debut  album, titled; ' GOD ALONE'.

Addressing the press shortly after the programme at his office, Apostle Itama thank God for the journey so far, and believes that the body of Christ will keep marching forward  and the gate of hell shall not prevail over it, he stated.

In her remark, MAMA   advised pastors wives to always support their husbands because Roman was not built in a day.

In his reaction, Comrade Ezekiel Daniel, Senior Special Assistant to Delta state Governor on security matters, who is also men President of the church, called on Nigerians to take the battle against insecurity in the country to God, stressing that there is nothing too difficult for God to do. He equally wished his spiritual parents and all church members happy 8 years anniversary, the statement adds.

Appointment: Group Congratulates Chief. Godwin Masah On His Appointment As SSA Community Development To Delta State Govt, Salutes Gov. Okowa

Appointment: Group Congratulates Chief. Godwin Masah On His Appointment As SSA Community Development To Delta State Govt, Salutes Gov. Okowa

Francis Tayor

Warri____ A social cultural political pressure group under the auspices of Concerned Citizens For Izon-Ebe Development (CCFID), in Burutu Local Government Area of Delta State has congratulated Hon Chief. Godwin Masah, on his appointment as a Senior Special Assistant SSA, on Community Development to the Executive Governor of Delta State, His Excellency, Sen Dr. Ifeanyi Arthur Okowa.

The group also salute and appreciate Governor Okowa as he finds Chief. Godwin worthy for the appointment, stressing that the appointment is long over due and come at the right time.

Speaking on behalf of the group, the National President, Comrade Oyinbi Onduku, said;" Chief. Godwin appointment is well deserved, noting that he worked for the reelection of Governor Okowa in office. There is a popular saying that, when somebody do good for you, it is expected the person is recognized.

Hence, Godwin appointment is acknowledgement of his good work for His Excellency during the 2019 governorship election. We thank and appreciate our Governor for the appointment, and pray God to give Chief.Godwin the wisdom and strength to discharge his responsibility faithfully, the group stated."

Obituary: The Remains Of Late Pa. Oyakonghan Ekereke To Be Buried On 28th February, 2020 At Gbekebor Community, As GrandMaster Pereama Freetown Sets To Perform At The Occasion

Obituary: The Remains Of Late Pa. Oyakonghan Ekereke To Be Buried On 28th February, 2020 At Gbekebor Community, As GrandMaster Pereama Freetown Sets To Perform At The Occasion


Francis Tayor

Warri____ The families of late Ekereke of Gbekebor, Agbodobiri in Ogbolubiri Kingdom and late Mrs. Fezigha of Ayakoromo and Ekorogbene Communities in Ngbilebiri Kingdom both in Burutu Local Government Area of Delta State has announced the final burial rites of their beloved father, Brother, Uncle, Grand father, Great Grand father and Great Great Grand father, Late Pa. Oyakonghan Ekereke who passed on last year 2019 at the rightful age of 103 years.

According to the burial arrangement signed by Mr. Wiki Lafa and Mr. Pius Oyakonghan stated that,
Friday 28th February, 2020, body leaves Ame Specialist Clinic Mortuary Warri by 12:pm through Miller water side to Gbekebor Community in Burutu Local Government Area of Delta State for social night wake keeping/entertainment of guests till dawn.

Saturday 29th February, 2020, by 8:am, the remains of Pa. Oyakonghan departs Gbekebor to Ekoro Community Ekorogbene for interment/final lay to rest.

The statement further adds that a renowned Niger Delta ljaw high life Owigiri musician, Chief. Grandmaster Pereama Freetown is billed to perform at the occasion as special guest artist.

However, the general public, friends and sympathizers are hereby specially invited by the family and children of late. Oyakonghan to come and join them to bid their beloved father a journey farewell to the great beyond, the statement added.

Ijaw Peoples Development Initiative (IPDI) Calls For Sanction On SPDC Over Spread Of Deadly Chemicals On The Waters

Ijaw Peoples Development Initiative (IPDI) Calls For Sanction On SPDC Over Spread Of Deadly Chemicals On The Waters

WARRI_____ An Ijaw Right group known as the Ijaw People's Development Initiative, IPDI, has called for sanction on Shell Petroleum Development Company, SPDC, over unlawful discharge and spread of life threatening acidic chemicals on Ogulagha Kingdom waters which had led to the death of many aquatic lives.

The group in a statement by its national president Comrade Ozobo Austin and acting secretary Comrade Emma Keneware, of which a copy was made available at press times, said the unlawful discharge and spread of the deadly acidic chemicals on the water bodies had contaminated the water and had killed many aquatic lives particularly fishes.

The activists, added that for fear of eating poisonous fishes , people no longer go to fishing as the entire rivers had be polluted and that the locals are now being starved.

The group averred that the criminal discharge of deadly acidic chemicals to the water was blatantly against the environmental laws of the Federation and that attracts stiff penalty of imprisonment.

They also decried the environmental injustice meted on the people of Ogulagha Kingdom for contaminating and polluting their only source of livelihood. Thereby, exposing them to poverty, squalor and penury. "This is total wickedness and daylight witchcraft" the duo asserted.

They called on the government to bring the perpetrators to book and adequately compensate the people for willful impoverishment. "Says enough is enough for the endless injustice on the Ijaw nation"

SPDC: CEPEJ Boss, Mulade Calls On Federal And State Governments To Rescue Sokebolou And Yokiri Communities From SPDC (SOS)

SPDC: CEPEJ Boss, Mulade Calls On Federal And State Governments To Rescue Sokebolou And Yokiri Communities From SPDC (SOS)

......Threatens To Sue SPDC For Continous Destruction Of Niger Delta Environment

Abuja____ A formost leading environmental advocacy NGO that stands for a cleaner, better and heathy environment, Center For Peace and Environmental Justice, CEPEJ, has called on President Mohammadu Buhari, the Hon Minister of Petroleum Resources, Chief Timiprye Silver, the Delta State Governor, Senator Dr Ifeayi Okowa, and other relevant stakeholders in the Niger Delta Region as a matter of urgency to prevail on Shell Petroleum Development Company (SPCD) to stop Forthwith the further use of untreated hazardous chemicals in Sokebolou and Yokiri Waterways of Burutu Local Government Area of Delta State.

The National Coordinator of CEPEJ Comrade Mulade Sheriff who stated this in Abuja said, our attention was drawn to the ugly menace and investigation carried out clearly showed that SPDC deposited some unnamed dangerous hazardous chemical into Sokebolou, Yokiri Obotobo 1 & 2, and other communities’ waterways at Ogulagha Kingdom in Burutu Local Government Area of Delta State, which is currently constituting serious health hazards to the people and has also led to the destruction of aquatic organisms living in the waterways.

According to the information gathered from some of the leaders of the communities, among which are, Prince Churchill Dose, chairman Sokebolou community and Engr. Moses Ibilou, chairman Yokiri community, “they stated that the deadly chemicals were deposited by SPDC Jack-up rig operations activities at its WELL 73 and has resulted in the death of fishes and other aquatic organisms. The leaders also stated that their lives are no longer safe in the communities as their people are coming down with complex health challenges due to the chemical.

The community representatives noted that "the chemical is killing fishes in their waterways and more frightening is that the people from within and other areas are coming to Sokebolou, Yokiri and Obotobo 1 & 2 communities waterways to pick-up fishes killed by the said dangerous unknown chemical deposited by SPDC operations within the communities."

CEPEJ is using this medium to call on the Federal, State Government, NOSDRA, NESREA, and other relevant environmental experts and environmental regulatory bodies of both States and Federal Government to call and order SPDC to stop the illegal environmental pollution through the release of this unknown deadly chemical into the territorial waters.

That SPDC should take  immediate action to avoid further spread and provide relief materials to the affected communities immediately to cushion their suffering. CEPEJ also calls on those in charge of health related agencies to access the impact of the chemicals on the environment, the inhabitants and the aquatic animals through environmental social impact assessment to ascertain the level of damage done to the people and the area.

CEPEJ noted that such callous action from SPDC on already annihilated people through the desperate pollution and killing of aquatic animals and desecration of waterways with such harmful chemical deserve adequate compensation to the affected communities. The level of compensation should be in line with the level of damage from the assessment to be carried out.

CEPEJ also strongly advised that critical stakeholders as stated above and others should  take urgent step in conducting Environmental Impact Accessment (EIA) through Joint investigative Visit (JIV) comprising of SPDC top management, Community Representatives, NOSDRA and other regulatory Agencies of both State and Federal Government to ascertain the negative effect of the chemical, because failure to do this may result in health problems arising from bioaccumulation through food chain to humans in the nearest future and it may impinge life on the community residents and its environs.

In furtherance of our advocacy mantra, quest for justice and peace at all times, we are obliged to inform and place on notice our high and revered governments of the Federal Republic of Nigeria, the Delta State Government and all agencies mentioned in this publication for a speedy action from the perpetrator of this heinous crime against our law and abiding communities as CEPEJ will not hesitate to institute a suit against SPDC if deaf ears are paid to the communities affected. The Center request that the issue be properly addressed, SPDC should not be divisive, they should be humane and shun their divide and rule tactics against the communities because the future of the Niger Delta Environment is at stake.

NDDC: Edo State Ijaws Congratulates Prof. Kemebradikumo, Urges Him To lnvestigate Udo/ Ofunama Road Project In Egbema Kingdom

NDDC: Edo State Ijaws Congratulates Prof. Kemebradikumo, Urges Him To lnvestigate Udo/ Ofunama Road Project In Egbema Kingdom

Benin_____ A Niger Delta based sociocultural group under the aegis of  Ajakuramavoice A.K.A the golden pen has congratulated the new managing Director of the NDDC interim management board, prof. Kemebradikumo Pondei  on his well deserved appointment, called on him and other relevant stakeholders in the board to urgently commence the expected forensic audit of Udo/Ofonama Egbema road projects.

The president of Ajakurama voice Comr. Mingo F. Saya on his press briefing  today thursday 20th Feb 2020, at Benin city , after the  media  team visites of  Udo Ofunama Egbema  abandoned roads project, signed a press  statement, applaud President Muhammad Buhari for adhere the Cry's of Ijaw Nation, by expanding NDDC  board.

 The  apex social cultural group that advocates for the development of Ijaw kingdom's in Edo and Delta states  had particularly calls on the newly appointed interim boards  members of NDDC to commences of the Ofunama Egbema roads project,  urges the chairman  not to be politicised it,  as the people are suffering untold hardship owing to the seeming abandonment of the road project,

He reiterated that  the contractor who abandoned Egbema roads should be ordered to return to the site immediately, let the commission takes the advantage of this dry season to commence the work.

The Comrade Highlighting the importance of the road project,  had explained that the Udo/Ofunama road is the only road that will link all the nine (9) autonomous communities in Egbema kingdom, includes Ajakurama, Ofunama, Gbeoba, Abere, Jamagie, II , Ogbinbiri, Ogbudugbudu, Opuama, Abadigbene communities,  amd the five Ijaws kingdoms in Edo state, they are okomu kingdom, furupia kingdom, Gbarun kingdom, and olodiama kingdom, in both Edo and Delta states when completed.

According to him, the 46.5km road was awarded to Japaul & Mines Products Limited in 2011 by the administration of former president Dr. Goodluck Ebele Jonathan, frowning that the firm handling the project be mobilized to site and did some skeletal and bias works that will lead crisis within  nearby communities in ovia south west LGA, Edo state, the contractor fully known  very well that he played childish game  and thereafter abandoned the roads with the  materials, left without coming back till this moment.

The president Urge's the interim chairman  of NDDC to urgently do something positive to revamp the deplorable state of the road, stressing that the uncompleted nature of the project has resulted to the death of many pregnant women and others in Egbema kingdom. He had noted that the predominantly riverine people of Egbema kingdom, Okomu, olodiama, Gbarun and furupia kingdom,  in both Delta and Edo state do not have any accessible road to access medical facilities in the urban which the people had described as a painful, dangerous and terrifying experience.

Speaking further, The Comrade had stated that his people are in a perilous situation as they are trapped in the river by water hyacinths in Polobubo/Tskelewu and Opuama , Ogbinbiri , Ogbudugbudu, and Abadigbene communities and the non completion of the only access Udo/Ofonama road project had resulted to untold hardship of his people.

In his words: “The main source of livelihood of the Egbema people is farming and a farmer , fishermen, timber dealers without any access road, is terrific, and terrible”.It would be recalled that Egbema kingdom in Warri South North Local Government Area of Delta State and Ovia South West Local Government Area of Edo State is host to several oil facilities and companies,

Some of such facilities include: “Dibi Oil Field, Alero Oil Field, operated by multinational oil giants, CHEVRON. “The Kingdom is also host to Opu-ekeba and Opuama flow stations operated by the Nigerian Petroleum Development Company, NPDC and many other facilities.”

It would be recalled that Egbema kingdom in Warri North Local Government Area of Delta State is the third richest oil producing Ijaw kingdom in Delta State.

Comr. Mingo had revealed that in spite of the rich economic viability of Egbema kingdom, the people are yet to have any commensurable benefit from NDDC and other related agencies in the Niger Delta region. He had noted that the NDDC must critically look into the Udo/Ofunama road project and quickly swing into action by ensuring that the road is completed for the benefit of mankind.

Burutu: Enekorogha Women For Okowa Appeals To Delta State Governor To Remember Them, Makes Case For Mrs. Orounagha For Appointment

Burutu: Enekorogha Women For Okowa Appeals To Delta State Governor To Remember Them, Makes Case For Mrs. Orounagha For Appointment

Francis Tayor

Warri_____ As the Delta State Governor, Dr. Ifeanyi Arthur Okowa continues to appoint Deltans into his administration, the women of Enekorogha community in Burutu Local Government Area, Delta State has appealed to the Governor to appoint their leader and coordinator, Hon.(Mrs) Felicia Orounagha, former Chairman Burutu Local Government Area, as one of his Special Assistant/Adviser on Women Mobilization, saying that Mrs Orounagha has contributed so much to the growth of PDP over the years.

Rising from a crucial meeting in Burutu, the Enekorogha group lamented the low number of women appointed into the state government, urging Okowa not to forget that women played a major role in ensuring his victory.

Addressing journalists on behalf of the Enekorogha Women for Okowa, Mrs Victoria Etonwei, PDP woman leader of Enekorogha community, said that with Hon. (Mrs) Orounagha as Special Assistant to Governor Okowa, they will be satisfied because they believe in the antecedents of Mrs Orounagha.

According to Mrs. Etonwei said; "Your Excellency, first we appreciate your performance across the state from 2015 till date, together with several appointments made by you to various office from the Delta Ijaw people. This shows that you are a man of the people. We also want to solicit that you look into our passionate request to appoint our indefatigable women leader. Hon. (Mrs) Orounagha deserves an appointment in this dispensation.
The Women also appealed to the Delta State Government to open a Polytechnic in Bomadi Local Government Area for more development to come to the area. However, they congratulated Gov. Okowa on his recent victory at the Court.

In the same vain m, a grassroot PDP faithful, Barrister Afoegba Goody appealed to Chief (Hon) Julius Takeme to look into the issue of Hon.(Mrs) Orounagha. He recalled that Mrs. Orounagha had contributed to the development of Burutu Local Government during her short stint as Chairman. He Further said Mrs. Orounagha has been a loyal party member but largely sidelined by the Party leadership and office holders in Burutu Local Government.
He called on Chief (Hon.) Julius Takeme to convey this appeal to the Governor, he stated.