Passage of PIB Bill: lNC salutes action of patriotic lawmakers staged walk out

Passage of PIB Bill: lNC salutes action of patriotic lawmakers staged walk out

Ijaw nation salutes the courage, sagacity and dexterity of our Senators and other patriotic

National Assembly members and, in unison, support their historic and symbolic walkout during

yesterday’s rowdy session in defense of the teeming masses of the criminally marginalized,

balkanized and brutally bastardized Ijaw people and environment by successive administrations

of this country. 

The walkout staged by our distinguished Senators is a clear message to the Nigeria state and the International community of our total rejection of the 3% allocated to Host communities, the misapplication of the concept of host communities and the allocation of whooping 30% of profits from our oil and gas resources to the exploration and exploitation of oil and gas in frontier  basins in the PIB.

The walkout by our patriotic Senators further expresses our disillusionment over the continued unsavory treatment meted against the over 27 million Ijaw people who, in spite of bearing the burdens of sustaining this country, have experienced irreparable and unimaginable losses of their sources of livelihood as they continue to suffer the pollution of their ecosystem on account of the activities of  insensitive multinational oil companies without appropriate remediation as well as existential threats in the hands of the Nigerian state.

The Ijaw nation shall continue to condemn any policy that attempts to make what duly belongs to us as belonging to everybody and anybody without first respecting our right to ownership as we have at no time assumed ownership and control over what belongs to others. 

We are finding it difficult to calm down the nerves of our people whose anger is daily heightened by the unrelenting oppressive demeanour of those presiding over the fortunes of our God-given resources. Whereas we thought the PIB offered a veritable opportunity for the leadership to redress and pacify our people by hearkening to our petitions and cries of marginalization and underdevelopment, the recent decision by the Senate of the Federal Republic to allocate a paltry 3% to the Host Communities Trust Fund has poured fuel on an already combustible situation.

We wish to restate that the 3% provision for the Host Communities Trust Fund, 30% of Profit provisions for oil and gas exploration and exploitation of Frontier basins and the arbitrary distortion of the definition of host communities in the PIB remain totally unacceptable to the Ijaw nation.  Since our appeal as the leadership of the Ijaw nation appears to have fallen on deaf ears, we cannot promise or guarantee that we shall be able to contain any recourse to restiveness that could arise in Ijaw land.

Prof. Benjamin O. Okaba

President, Ijaw National Congress (INC).

Diebiri Kingdom Elects New Executives of Batan, Kokologbene, DYC

Diebiri Kingdom Elects New Executives of Batan, Kokologbene, DYC

Francis Tayor

Warri_____ The people of Diebiri ancient Kingdom in Warri South-West Local Government Area of Delta State, has elected new Executive Council members to pilot the affairs of Batan community, Kokologbene community as well as Diebiri Youth Council.

The historic election was held on the 10th of July, 2021, at Batan Community Town Hall, attracted the Traditional Council, the Governing Council, Opinion leaders, illustrious sons and daughters of the Kingdom to select and constitute the new Executives from the four quarters to lead Batan, Kokologbene and the Diebiri Youth Council in the next two years.

After following due process in a peaceful atmosphere according to the constitution of the Kingdom, Mr. Alex Ebi Feminine was elected as Chairman Batan Community, Mr. Issac Ogongbene as Chairman Kokologbene community while Comrade Quinton Tekedor was elected as the Youth President of Diebiri Youth Council precisely.

Delivering his advisory speech to the newly sworn-in executives, the Paramount Ruler, Pere James G. Orubu, the lbenanaowei of Diebiri Kingdom charged the newly constituted excos to uphold the constitution of the Kingdom and strive to lift the affairs of the Kingdom forward in all ramification. He further urged them to work as a team to ensure peace and security among the various communities in the Kingdom.

Also speaking is Pst. Hon. Samuel Ako, who admonished the newly sworn-in executive members to do all they can to unite all sons and daughters of Diebiri Kingdom, both home and in diaspora for a more peaceful and prosperous Kingdom.

While the Amakosu-owei of the Kingdom, Chief. Gabriel Oluba called on Diebiri sons and daughters to support the newly constituted executive members in order to move the Kingdom to an enviable height, he noted. 

In their acceptance remark, the newly sworn-in Chairmen of Batan, Mr. Alex Ebi Feminine, Mr. Isaac Ogongbene of Kokologbene Community and the Youth President of Diebiri Youth Council, Comr. Quinton Tekedor thanked and appreciated the leaders and the illustrious sons and daughters of Diebiri Kingdom for the trust and confidence bestowed on them to serve, stressing that they will not disappoint the kingdom. They further commended Emmanuel  Orubu led Diebiri Governing Council executives for creating the enabling environment for all the aspirants to conduct free, fair and transparent election process, and promised to operate an all inclusive administration to ensure that Diebiri Kingdom have a fair share of her natural resources from the government as well as the multi-national oil companies operating in the Kingdom, they stated.

However, below is the comprehensive list of the newly constituted executive members of the various communities in the Kingdom.

DIEBIRI YOUTH COUNCIL EXECUTIVES:

1) Quinton Tekedor-President

2) Godwin Perebo -- Vice President

3) Ulayefa Orubu -- Secretary General

4) Bestman Warekebi -- Assistant Secretary

5) Ebiere Nadifa -- Treasurer

6) Morris Oweifaware -- Financial Secretary

7) David Saturday -- PRO

8) Rita Matthew -- Organising Secretary &

9) Stephen Bomene -- Spokesman.

BATAN COMMUNITY EXECUTIVES:

1) Alex Ebi Feminine -- Chairman

2) George Kpadowei -- Vice Chairman

3) Emmanuel Bomene -- Secretary General

4) Victor Igetei -- Assistant Secretary

5) Saturday Olasebede -- PRO

6) Matthew Oluba -- Financial Secretary

7) Samuel Tako -- Treasurer    &

8) Emmanuel Suoware -- Spokesman.

KOKOLOGBENE COMMUNITY EXECUTIVES: 

1) Isaac P. N.Ogongbene -- Chairman

2) Edwin Abobo -- Vice Chairman

3) Stephen Okubo -- Secretary General

4) Kenneth Nadifa -- Assistant Secretary

5) Simeon Seibomu -- PRO

6) Amakiye Ade -- Financial Secretary

7) Perez Igetei -- Treasurer &

8) Abadi Erebu -- Spokesman respectively.

Delta 2023: Ndokwa Nation expresses hope for Ijaw Governorship Ambition, as Boziimo preaches equity, fairness and justice in Ukwuani

Delta 2023: Ndokwa Nation expresses hope for Ijaw Governorship Ambition, as Boziimo preaches equity, fairness and justice in Ukwuani

The people of Ndokwa nation have stated that they share common destiny and same story of deprivation with the Ijaws of Delta State as people grappling with multifaceted challenges of underdevelopment and environmental degradation. The remark was made by Brigadier Gen. Mike Ndubuisi (Rtd), President General of Ndokwa Neku Union, highest socio-cultural organisation of Ndokwa Nation in Delta State on Wednesday 14th of June 2021, during a consultation visit by the Delta Ijaw for Governor 2023 lobby team at Ezhionum Community in  Ukwuani Local Government Area of the State.

Gen. Ndubuisi commended the Ijaw delegation for the seriousness displayed in their lobby to produce the next Governor of Delta State. He stated that "Looking at the list of members from your team, we can see the seriousness of the Ijaws ahead of 2023. According to him, the Ndokwas like the Ijaws speak with one voice noting that he would convey the appeal of the Ijaw people to the Ndokwa Nation and take the right decision at the appropriate time. In a related development, Prof. Julie Umukoro, National Woman Leader of Ndokwa Neku in her brief remark expressed hope that the visit of Ijaws to Ndokwa nation will mark a new beginning in Ndokwa quest for justice.

Earlier, leader of the Ijaw delegation,  Alaowei Broderick Bozimo who spoke on behalf of the Delta Ijaw for Governor 2023 lobby team appeal to the people of Ndokwa Nation to give full support to the Ijaw governorship bid come 2023, noting that the Ijaws and Ndokwa nation are people with peculiar challenges and that a Governor of Ijaw extraction would appreciate the peculiar challenges of the Ndokwa Nation and do the needful.  Alaowei Bozimo reiterated that Ijaws in Delta State have been supporting others by voting governors across all the senatorial districts and ethnic nationalities in Delta state since the creation of the state

and make a case for Ijaws to be supported to produce Governor of Delta State in 2023.

Elder Bozimo further informed the Ndokwa Nation that three capable Ijaw sons, namely: His Excellency,  Kingsley Burutu Otuaro, Deputy Governor of Delta State, Sen. James Manager, Senator Representing Delta South Senatorial  District and Dr. Braduce Amakazi Angozi, former commissioner for Agriculture, Delta State and Chairman of Burutu LGA have indictaed their interest to contest the 2023 Governorship election. He expressed his confidence in the capacity of the trio to govern Delta State, if given the opportunity. Sounding philosophical,  Bozimo said that there is time and season for everything, this is our time and season: "I believe that the hand of God is deeply involved in this Ijaw for 2023 Governorship because all the narratives favour the Ijaws. We will all dance to Asaba to install a new king in the Government House who will be an Ijaw man, our God specialises in impossibilities", he said!

On zoning, Alaowei Broderick stated that "Power has gone round to all the three senatorial districts in Delta State, hence it is not out of place for an Ijaw man from the Delta South Senatorial District to become Governor come 2023, the Ijaws have sacrificed a lot economically, politically and otherwise to merit the Governor of Delta State come 2023. This is not an ethnic matter, we are part of Delta State hence we should be given a sense of belonging. We have competent aspirants that can deliver and that those who disregarded zoning in the past and contested all Governorship elections in the state have no moral justification to talk about zoning". He further commended Gov. Okowa for his clarification on the issue of zoning in Delta State and the circumstances of his emergence as Governor of Delta State.

The  Ijaw delegation include Alaowei Broderick Bozimo,

Gen. Broderick Demeyeibo rtd,

Hon.(Dr.) Barry Gbe,  Commissioner for Economic Planning Delta State,

Hon.(Chief) Daniel O. Yingi, Special Adviser Nominee, 

Chief J.T Government, Governoring Board Chairman  Delta State School of Marine Technology Burutu,

Barr. Newworld Safugha, Executive Assistant to the Governor,  Renewable Energy, 

Hon. Paul Kurugbe, Member SPEB,

Barr. David P. Ekerokosu, Chief James Nieketein,

Hon. Collins Olorogun, Eng. Ezonfade Oyakemeagbegha- INC Publicity Secretary,

Hon. Joel Bisina, PhD,

Eric Omare,

Roland Oweilaemi,

Dr. Doubra Collins Okotete - IYC  Western Zone Chairman,

Hon.Bebeteidoh W. Austin, 

Prof. R.K. Moruk,  Admiralty University 

Rt. Rev. Godwins Soroaye,

Chief  Aribogha Johnny (JP),

Chief Wellington Bobo,

Mr. Ekenwan Akwagbe,

Eng. Dr. John Agori,

Eng. Plus Donyegha,

Barr. Fred E. Owotorufa,

Fanty Goodness Owotorufa (Mrs),

Hon. Allan Egbegi,

Chief M. Keme,

Hon. Ekiyorkeyi Asiyai, Hon. Gloria Okubodogha 

Comr. Moses Fiyebor 

Okporu Ebi Augustine- D.G Delta Ijaw 2023 Governorship Advocacy Group (GIGAG)

Mr. Francis  Abulu,

Victor  Ikpa,

Hon. (Chief) Roland Kemefa,

Hon. Korokorosei Sagbegha,

Hon. Tina Yinkore,

Education E.T,

Kebbi Oyas,

Mr. Funebi Numupeide,

Barr. Roland Esite,

Mr. Kemezode Tobi,

Eng. Emmanuel Obolu.

The Ndokwa Neku Union was represented by, Gen. Mike Ndubisi (Rtd) President General, Dr. Chukwumeke Ojieh, Sec.Gen, Prof. Julie Umukoro, Woman Leader, Engr. Eugene Agadaga- P.R.O, Mr. Ifeanyi Odachi-Youth Leader. Other dignitaries are, Maj. Agali (Rtd), Chief V.O.T Abanum, Engr. Meshach Ochonogor, Chief Enejide, Mr. Timothy Umukoro, Ogbuefi Efe, Hon. Oji, Chief Mrs Rita Enu, Barr. Mrs Omude,b Hon. (Mrs) Egbune-j Vice Chairman Ukwani L.G. A, Chief Prince Obi Nzekwu President of Ndokwa Clans among others.

Just-ln: Obazuwa Community attacks lkoro, as lYC vows to retaliate if Obaseki fails to address situation

Just-ln: Obazuwa Community attacks lkoro, as lYC vows to retaliate if Obaseki fails to address situation

-Francis Tayor-

Benin____ Prior to the latest Obazuwa Bini Community unwarranted attack on Tough Engineering Properties & Construction Company Limited, a tenant to lkoro ljaw Community in Ovia North East Local Government Area of Edo State, the ljaw Youth Council (IYC) Olodi-ama Kingdom has vowed to retaliate Obazuwa Bini community over the repeated intimidation of the ljaws if Governor Godwin Obaseki of Edo State fails to address the situation immediately between the two communities.

The statement was issued on Friday 16th July, 2021 at Ikoro, the traditional headquarters of Olodi-ama Kingdom  by the duo, the Chairman lYC Olodi-ama Clan, Comrade Ebiwana Sam and the lnterim Chairman of lkoro Community, Hon. Ayebi Dengiri, warns that Obazuwa community should not take the quietness of lkoro ljaw people for granted because of their obedience to law and order in the state.

They stressed that it would no longer be usual for Obazuwa community henceforth, because the ljaws are equal to the task of carrying arms to strike when pushed to the wall. If His Excellency, Godwin Obaseki can not do the needful as the Chief Security Officer of the state, to protect the lives and properties of lkoro ljaw people of Edo, he should prepare to withstand the looming ethnic crisis between Obazuwa and lkoro community soon.

It would be recalled that, Obazuwa Bini community on Wednesday 14th July, 2021, attacked a Construction company in lkoro land, thereby destroying properties of the company worths millions of naira. 

According to the duo, Comrade Ebiwana Sam and Hon. Ayebi Dengiri said: " The Obazuwa youths launched the attack while the lkoro people and her sister communities where marking their mid year annual festival. They took advantage of our festive season to perpetrate their barbaric act against our law abiding tenants. As a law abiding citizens of the state, we have maintained peace and orderliness over the nonsense of Obazuwa people against us in the past years. Since the Executive Governor of the state has decided to keep mute and refused to take drastic action on the matter, we as a people have no other choice than to retaliate henceforth if there is further attack. We observing the law doesn't means we are Cowards. Enough is Enough, we shall defend ourselves henceforth, the duo stated."

However, the ljaw Youth Council of Olodi-ama Clan and the lkoro community has called on Governor Godwin Obaseki, the police and other security agencies to quickly intervene on the matter before things get out of hand, the statement added.

Open Grazing Ban: Delta working towards Sept. deadline - Okowa

Open Grazing Ban: Delta working towards Sept. deadline - Okowa

Chief Press Secretary to the Governor of Delta, Mr Olisa Ifeajika, on Tuesday said that the state government had begun work toward enacting a law to prohibit open grazing in the state.

According to Ifeajika, who was on a Delta Broadcasting Service (DBS) live television programme monitored in Asaba, Delta State Livestock Breeding, Rearing and Marketing Regulation Bill, 2021 is already before the House of Assembly.

He said the Bill had scaled first reading at the parliament, and expressed optimism that the Bill would be passed and made ready for the governor’s assent before the September deadline set by the Southern Governors' Forum in their recent meeting in Lagos.

He commended the Speaker and members of the Assembly for their commitment towards ensuring that the Bill was passed on time.

"It is true that the Southern Governors' Forum had set September deadline for states to pass their anti-open grazing laws.

"For us in Delta, we would have had ours passed and ready long ago if not for the strike embarked upon by the parliamentary workers.

"However, the Bill is already before the House and it has passed through first reading while the second reading has been slated for Wednesday.

"I am very optimistic that the Law will be ready in Delta before the September deadline set by the Southern Governors’ Forum.

"I must commend the Speaker and members of the House for their commitment in ensuring that the Bill gets the urgent attention it deserves," Ifeajika stated.

We must do everything within our powers to end insecurity, says President Buhari

We must do everything within our powers to end insecurity, says President Buhari

President Muhammadu Buhari says his administration is ready to use everything within its powers to end insecurity in the country and bring perpetrators of criminal activities to book.

 

The President, who spoke on Tuesday at a dinner with members of the National Assembly, held at the State House Conference Centre, Abuja, said ‘‘insecurity, manifesting as insurgencies, banditry, kidnapping and urban crime of all sorts is the single most difficult challenge we face today.’’

 

He expressed concern that insecurity had inhibited government’s ability to build infrastructure, provide the much needed social services to the people, and to attract investments that drive innovation, create industries, and provide jobs and create wealth.

 

‘‘Some of the people who perpetuate these various manifestations of insecurity do so for profit, others, in the name of discredited ideologies.

 

‘‘Whatever their motivations may be, their actions are an existential threat to our country.

 

‘‘In the circumstances, we must do everything within our power, without consideration of distractions, to put an end to their activities and bring them to book.

 

‘‘We cannot allow ourselves to be distracted from this objective, or waver in our commitment, and I am confident that together we will triumph in our present efforts,’’ he said.

 

President Buhari also used the occasion to hail the ninth National Assembly for discharging their legislative duties with maturity and competence, describing the legislature as ‘‘full partners in national development.’’

 

He particularly commended the minority parties in the legislature for their cooperation and support for Government programmes.

 

‘‘Our ability to govern in the best interests of the Nigerian people depends to a great deal on effective collaboration and partnership between the Legislature and the Executive.

 

‘‘The obligation to check and balance each other is not an invitation to conflict, and it should not be characterised by quarrelsome disagreement when consultation, engagements and compromise have proven time and again to be a more effective approach.

 

‘‘In the 9th Assembly, you have distinguished yourselves by your conduct in office, by the scale and quality of your legislative interventions, and by your capacity for engaging with the difficult questions facing the country with maturity and competence,’’ he said.

 

The President listed some legislative accomplishments of the ninth assembly ranging from returning of our budget cycle to January to December, the amendment of the Companies and Allied Matters Act (CAMA), the Nigeria Police Act, the Finance Act, the Deep Offshore Production Sharing Contract Act, amongst others.

 

Commending the leadership of the National Assembly under Senate President Ahmad Lawan and Speaker of the House of Representatives Femi Gbajabiamila for their dedication through challenging times, the President told the legislators:

 

‘‘You have also succeeded in overcoming the political and other obstacles that have, for two decades, inhibited the much-needed reforms of our Oil and Gas industry, resulting now in the passage of the Petroleum Industry Bill (PIB).

 

‘‘I congratulate you all, and thank you for your contributions to the difficult, yet necessary task of nation building.’’

 

The President noted that the executive and legislature came into office at a time of significant challenges for the country.

 

‘‘Overcoming these challenges require that we finally confront long ignored questions of economics, politics, law and history that are often at the root of our national problems.

 

‘‘This moment in history requires us to make hard choices, take difficult decisions and act with diligence and patriotism to ensure that our country can survive and thrive long after we have all left.

 

‘‘What this means in effect is that our jobs will not get any easier. However, the objectives we seek, and will work together to achieve, deserve our best efforts regardless the sacrifice,’’ he said.

 

As the second legislative year of the 9th Assembly has just come to an end, the President noted that it was appropriate to jointly review shared commitments, to identify what has been achieved, and what is still left undone.

 

‘‘This way, we can prioritise activities and allocate the resources necessary to ensure that in the lifetime of this Assembly, and of the administration, we can complete the work we have started, and leave behind a record of achievement that will stand all of us in good stead in the assessment of history,’’ he said.

 

The President said he looked forward to continued collaboration and partnership between the Executive and Legislative arms of government, working together to achieve a shared vision of a peaceful and prosperous country.

 

Femi Adesina

Special Adviser to the President

(Media & Publicity)

July 13, 2021

Taskforce meets with Orosuen of Uhurie Kingdom over construction of illegal structures under Otokutu bridge

Taskforce meets with Orosuen of Uhurie Kingdom over construction of illegal structures under Otokutu bridge 

In the early hours on Tuesday 13th July, 2021, a combined team of the Delta State Taskforce on Environment, the Federal Ministry of Works as well as the Warri/Uvwie and Environs Special Area Development Agency met with HRM, Reuben Ogode Raleigh, the Orosuen of Uhurie Kingdom, following the report of construction of illegal structures discovered to be Saw Mill company (market) under Otokutu bridge in Ughelli South LGA, of the state.

The state taskforce served Abatement Notice to stop the construction work because it discovered that the owner of the project does not take cognizance of safety precaution as well as the state environment law.

Speaking during the meeting, the Asst. Coordinator of taskforce Delta South, Hon. Rita Mcmendie made the king to understand that the project encroached the state environment law. She stressed that before such project is carried out, the following terms and conditions must be  observed so as to be on the safe side of the law.

1) Write application letter to the office of Delta State Taskforce on Environment for approval.

2) Obtain Environment Impact Assessment (EIA) Certificate from the Ministry of Environment.

3) Obtain Right of Way Permit from the Federal Ministry of Works.

Once the above requirements are meant, there would be no problem as regards to the project in the future, she stated.

Also speaking is Mr. Michael Boyor, from Federal Ministry of Works, said the project was suppose to be sited a distance of 45.72 metres, that is 150metres wide left and 150metres right away from the bridge. According to him: "When taken measurement at the project site with tape, we find out that the project encroached the Federal Government Right of Way Law among others. Hence the work has to be stopped until due process is followed." He added that the essence of following due process was to ensure security of lives and properties as well as to avoid unnecessary accident.

In his response, the Orosuen of Uhurie Kingdom, HRM. Reuben Ogode Raleigh appreciated the team of the State Taskforce on Environment for the enlightenment and the peaceful approach, stressing that he will follow up the guidelines as provided by the law and the government. The Orosuen reiterated that he decided to open up the popular Otokutu bridge where criminals and ritualists used as hideout to perpetrate evil. He believe that bringing Saw Mill market will help develop the area, thereby siege away criminals operating under Otokutu bridge. He therefore, appealed to the government to cooperate with him so as to keep the environment safe for residents, he stated. 

Meanwhile, the State taskforce also Served Abatement Notice to a dredger working at Otokutu creek close to the bridge to stop work because its operations in the area violates the Delta State Environment Law. The dredger was supposed to operate in a reasonable distance of half kilometers away from the bridge as well as residential homes. It was discovered that the dredger encroached the law by working below the required standard of operation. The dredging activities is unsafe to residents in the area as well as a threat to the public bridge. They where asked to stop work until they follow due process in order to prevent foreseen future calamity in the area.

However, those present at the meeting include; Hon. Rita Mcmendie (Asst. Coordinator taskforce), Mrs. Rachael Obiren (Health Official), Mr. Michael Boyor (Rep Ministry of Works), Hon. Frank Alale (Supervisor taskforce), Mr. Michael Oyimor (Supervisor taskforce) and Engr. Okeme Obruche, from Warri/Uvwie and Environs Special Area Development Agency, Delta State.

Gov. Okowa Sent more Commissioner Designates to Delta Assembly for screening

Gov. Okowa Sent more Commissioner Designates to Delta Assembly for screening 

Delta State House of Assembly has received a list of additional eight Commissioner designates  for screening and confirmation from 

The list of the Commissioner designates was contained in the letter of the State Governor, Senator (Dr) Ifeanyi Okowa to the Speaker of the Delta State House of Assembly, Rt. Hon. Sheriff Oborevwori and read on the floor of the House on Tuesday, July 13th, 2021. 

The nominees are to appear in the House on Tuesday, July 20th, 2021 for screening and confirmation. 

They are Prof Patrick Muoboghare immediate past Commissioner for Higher Education; Hon Chika Ossai immediate past Commissioner for Trade and Investments; Rt. Hon. Basil Ganagana for Commissioner for Energy; and Chief Emmanuel Amgbaduba immediate past Commissioner for Oil and Gas.

Others include Dr Mordi Ononye immediate past Commissioner for Health; Hon. Ovie Oghoore immediate past Commissioner for Transport while the new entrants are Barr. (Mrs) Bridget Ayanfulu Executive Assistant to the Governor on Girl Child and Hon Solomon Golley for Chairman Ethiope West Local Government Council. 

Also at Tuesday’s plenary presided over by the Speaker, Rt Hon Sheriff Oborevwori, the Delta State Public Finance Management Bill, 2021 scaled first reading, while second reading slated for July 27, 2021. 

***Delta State Farmers Registration, Monitoring and Certification Bill, 2021, passed first reading, second reading to be taken August 3rd, 2021. 

Delta Sate Livestock Breeding, Rearing and Marketing Regulation Bill, 2021(Delta Anti-open grazing law) Scales First Reading and Second Reading fixed for Wednesday, July 14, 2021. 

*** House Screens, Confirms Engr. Henry Onwordi Idama for appointment as Director General, Delta State Water Sector Regulatory Commission.

Delta State Highly Infectious Diseases Management Bill, 2020 Fails Second Reading.

Again, Phase 3 Amnesty Generals Urged Dikkio to Carry Out Verification in order to sanitize the system

Again, Phase 3 Amnesty Generals Urged Dikkio to Carry Out Verification in order to sanitize the system

Press Release

13th July, 2021

Phase 3 Amnesty Leaders Appeal To PAP Coordinator Dikkio, To Carry Out Verification Of  Generals ln Phase 3, In Order To Sanitize The System From The Hands of Corrupt Niger Delta Leaders

Sir, l Gen. Godstime Ogidigba, the Spokes person on behalf of my colleagues the phase 3 Amnesty Generals, hereby appeal to your  lnterim administration to holistically look into our plights.

The issues affecting the Phase three leaders of the Amnesty program are listed as follows:

1) Verification of phase three leaders: This will enable the Amnesty office know the genuine leaders of the program and do away with fake people whom were injected into the program through the back door by some corrupt politicians and stakeholders from the Niger Delta region to shortchange the real beneficiaries in phase three. 

(2) Leadership Training: The reason phase three leaders are crying for it is becasue it will do us a lot of good now and in the future.

3) Hijacking Of Benefits and dividends of phase three amnesty program. Sir, since the era of Hon. Kingsley kuku, Mr Julius  Joseph has been the national chairman of phase three, he is from Bayelsa State, he was given over 1500 slots to share amongst the phase three leaders but he only distributed 500 and share 1000 to his family members and friends. This is fraud, barbaric and nepotism that is not acceptable. However, Mr Julius is not alone in this misappropriation of slots meant for phase three leaders. Others are Mr. Julius Joseph, Three Lion, Mr Johnson Ajuwa and Mr Henry Binidodogha.

4) Let Amnesty office be  dealing with phase three leaders on State by State basis for the Coordinator to know the problem affecting the various States. We equally  appeal that Amnesty office should stop channelling any benefit through a group of people in the name of national Exco, rather let things go to each state directly.

5) sir, please find a way in the impacted community slots to accommodate those people that surrender their arms to federal government and have their certificate with them. Because of the rush and politics that was involved in the process of submitting arms, they were not captured.

It is clear that your administration have the Niger Delta people at heart and the zeal to reposition the amnesty program, and on our part too, we are ready to contribute our quotas to your administration success.

In addition , since Delta State goverment under the charismstic leadership of Senator Dr Ifeanyi Okowa, who have been championing this matter, we are once again appealing that they  further reach out to Amnesty coordinator to look into our legitimate demands.

Thanks for your cooperation.

Signed:

Hon God'stime Ogidigba,

Spokesman Phase 3 Generals.