Apologize to Ndiomu, group urges blackmailers over false allegation against him

Apologize to Ndiomu, group urges blackmailers over false allegation against him 

Portharcourt___ Some major stakeholders from the Niger Delta have called on groups and individuals who have been engaged in serial petition writing and promoting negativity on the media and other public platforms to render unreserved apology to Major General Barry Ndiomu, Interim Administrator of the Presidential Amnesty Programme for their months of needless attacks.

The call is coming against the backdrop of the successful take off of the PAP cooperative scheme and the resuscitation of the aviation programme which has been moribund for eight years as well as other initiatives and policy direction.

In a statement issued in Port Harcourt, Rivers State capital the Niger Delta Peace Advocates (NDPA) and Grassroots People Agenda (GPA) said General Ndiomu has been vindicated from all the accusations and name calling by those un-informed people whose stock in trade is to pull down any influential person from the region they cannot manipulate.

The statement signed by Ebitimi Kurowei, chairman and Amangiye Thomas, Secretary, NDPA and Mimi Ochuko and Tare Ifiemi chairman and publicity secretary of GPA explained that General Ndiomu has shown capacity in his one year in office as exhibited in the various initiative drives and deliberate policy direction which are adding value to the lives of ex-agitators and people of the Niger Delta in general.

The stakeholders noted that “What the Niger Delta requires more than ever before is to harness the large idle youthful population into a proficient entrepreneurial and productive force with different skill-sets to drive economic change in the region and beyond. The large population of employed youths in the region, particularly those able-bodied male from whose lands the wealth of the country comes from, could be a ticking time-bomb that should be avoided”.

They stated that the Presidential Amnesty Programme under the leadership of General Ndiomu is doing things right having engaged with all relevant stakeholders on the way forward, what the Interim Administrator has succeeded in doing is a product of those consultations to change the lives of willing ex- agitators for good.

The groups said “It is however unfortunate that in the Niger Delta there are groups of people who intentionally antagonize public and appointed officers from the region by consistently posting false and offensive contents about them if things are not done their way. We know General Ndiomu is a disciplined 

officer with a high pedigree who has refused to compromise against all the name calling, petitions and the media attacks.”

The groups said they would work closely with all like-minded stakeholders from the region to rally round General Ndiomu to see to the success of the legacy projects, particularly the cooperate scheme which ex-agitators have confirmed has taken off with most of those who have gone through the process have started receiving their loans.

“The Interim Administrator needs the collective support of ex-agitators and stakeholders from the region and having seen his drive and vision and being witnesses to his sincerity of purpose and that he meant well for the region, it would only be proper for those who have maligned him unjustly, should render unreserved apologies to him” the statement added.

Kingsley Kuku Returns Home after 8 Years of Self Exile in the US

Kingsley Kuku Returns Home after 8 Years of Self Exile in the US

Akure_____ A very popular Niger Delta ljaw born human rights activist, philanthropist cum politician, Hon.

Kingsley Kimibradigha Kuku, fondly called 3K who was a former Coordinator of the Federal Government Presidential Amnesty Programme has made a surprise triumphant entering to his home town, Arogbo Community in Ese-Odo Local Government Area of Ondo State, after eight years of self exile in the United States of America.

It will interest you to note that Kuku went on hiding few months after President Mohammadu Buhari was sworn-in to office on 29th May, 2015 after President Goodluck Jonathan lost re-election bid, and the subsequent hunting of his personality by the then Buhari led adminstration.

He was spotted at Arogbo on 28th September, at the occasion of the 2023 Arogbo lbe Day celebration, after over eight years of hiding in the US.

Kuku was appointed the Chairman of the Presidential Amnesty Programme for ex-agitators in the oil-bearing communities in the Niger Delta, during President Goodluck Jonathan administration.

He was a pioneer member of Ijaw Youth Council (IYC), a notable ethnic rights group in Nigeria; and was the second spokesman of the council.

After his involvement with the Ijaw Youth Council, Kuku contested and was elected as member of Ondo State House of Assembly and thereafter became the chairman of the house committee for a period of four years.

His return has bring a renewed hope for the ljaw people because he remains a pilar of accelerated developement as well as human capital empowerment master in the Niger Delta Region.

He was awesomely welcomed home by his people, including the Agadagba of Arogbo lbe ljaw kingdom, Chief. Bibopre Ajube aka Sooth at sight, Barr. Bekewei Ajuwa, Jking Alfred lzon-ebi and the ljaw youth council worldwide.

IYC Frowns at Tinubu Over Sack of ljaws in NNPCL, Vows to Protest

IYC Frowns at Tinubu Over Sack of ljaws in NNPCL, Vows to Protest

Ijaw Youth Council (IYC) Worldwide 

Press Release 

27/09/2023

IYC To President Tinubu: We Will Resist Sack Of Ijaws In NNPCL With An Attempt To Employ Only Northerners And Yorubas 

We are compelled as leaders of Ijaw nation to issue this press release today due to certain actions deliberately taken against the Ijaws in the Nigerian State by the President Bola Tinubu led Federal Government of Nigeria. 

The Ijaw Youth Council (IYC) Worldwide, an umbrella body covering all Ijaw Youths in Nigeria and across the world have read on the pages of newspapers and other broadcast outlets in Nigeria weeks ago the purported sack of Ijaw sons and daughters in the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited over alleged cooked and manipulated story of retirement. 

This forceful retirement of Ijaws in NNPCL is something that we will resist with the last drop of our blood. We see this as an attempt to exclude the Ijaws from the scheme of things and a well hatched plot to only employ Northerners and Yorubas in NNPCL. 

To us as a people, while we love Nigeria as a country and will be ready to do all within our powers for a united one Nigeria, we will not accept any attempt to unjustly undo sons and daughters of Ijaws occupying such sensitive offices in the Nigerian State, it is the promise of IYC that we will not allow this injustice to fester.

The Ijaws cannot continue to suffer the brunt of oil and gas exploration activities in Niger Delta and could be reduced and prevented by the Federal Government of Nigeria by not allowing their sons to have a say in the oil sector. We cannot be punished as a people for feeding the country. 

However, it is in the best interest of the Federal Government of Nigeria led by President Bola Tinubu to direct whoever that is in charge to urgently reinstate Ijaws that were sacked recently in the NNPCL without any offence. This country belongs to all of us. 

Their urgent reinstatement is in the best interest of Nigeria as anything other than this within few days from now will lead to total shutdown of NNPCL activities across the country. We cannot continue to be feeding Nigeria but will be begging for crumbs.

Nigeria is a multi ethnic nation hence whatever the Federal Government is doing must be a true reflection of Federal character. For obvious reasons, the NNPCL is gradually becoming a northern empire. 

The Ijaw Youth Council will also resist the purported buying of AGIP oil compay by OANDO without making it public for qualified Ijaws and Niger Deltans to bid for its take over. 

Before now, the Italian company (AGIP) has contributed a lot for the Ijaw people and her communities via its  cooperate social responsibility policy. AGIP is like the life wire of our people. The Ijaws and Niger Deltans must be given the opportunity to participate fully in the oil industry. 

The assurance is that, if these issues are not reversed quickly as soon as possible, the entire Niger Delta community will be left with no other choice but to shutdown NNPCL and other oil activities in the country. 

It is important to note that this warning is to NNPCL and its subsidiary companies operating in the Niger Delta region. It is our call that the issues raised be addressed urgently beginning from the day of this publication. 

Signed:

Amb. Binebai Yerin Princewill,

Spokesman of Ijaw Youth (IYC ) Worldwide.

Izoukumor gifts rural schools writing materials worth millions in Delta

Izoukumor gifts rural schools writing materials worth millions in Delta 

Francis Tayor 

Warri _____ ln line with his giving back to society growth and development policy as well as giving hope to the needy, the Executive Director of Social Services in the board of Delta State Oil Producing Areas Development Commission, DESOPADEC, High Chief. Hon. Favour Izoukumor has gifted various riverine community primary schools across Delta State with writing materials such as books, biros, pencils e.t.c. that worth millions of naira.

In a statement released on Tuesday 26th September, 2023 by Hon. Favour Izoukumor Political Vanguard Media Team, stated that the kind gesture of the great Ogbe-ljoh born philanthropist cum politician was extended to primary schools in Burutu LGA and Warri South-West Local Government Areas in the State.

According to the statement written by David Wilson, said:

" In a world where access to quality education remains a pressing issue, individuals who go the extra mile to support learning initiatives deserve special recognition. One such remarkable individual is Hon. Chief Favour O. Izuokumor, whose unwavering love for education has made a significant impact on the lives of students in riverine communities. on the 26th September 2023, through the "Chief Favour O. Izoukumor Political Vanguard, Students Support Project," he provided writing materials to six different schools, brightening the educational prospects of countless children.

" The six fortunate schools that benefited from Chief Favour Izuokumor's benevolence are as follows:

1. Ewein Nursery and Primary School One, Ogbe-Ijoh

2. Isoun Primary School, Isaba

3. Ngbilebiri Primary School, Ayakoromo

4. Apiriboda Primary School, Ijansa

5. Fiyewei Primary

 School, Oporoza

6. Omaretsesione Primary School, Ogidigben

" This generous gesture extended to these schools is more than just a distribution of writing materials; it represents a beacon of hope and a promise for a brighter future for them. Access to writing materials might seem trivial to some, but for these students, it's a lifeline to their educational dreams. You could see the smile on their beautiful faces 

" Hon. Chief Favour Izuokumor's commitment to education goes beyond the act of providing materials. His initiative has ignited a spark of enthusiasm among students, showing them that their education matters. By nurturing the academic pursuits of these young minds, he is sowing the seeds for a more educated and empowered generation.

" Furthermore, it is important to acknowledge the dedicated teammates who played a pivotal role in ensuring the successful distribution of these writing materials. Their hard work and dedication demonstrate the power of collective efforts when it comes to making a difference in the lives of underserved communities.

" Education is a cornerstone of societal development, and Hon. Chief Favour Izuokumor's actions exemplify how individual initiative can be a catalyst for positive change. His love for education and commitment to supporting students in riverine communities is an inspiration to us all. We look forward to witnessing the continued impact of his efforts and hope that more individuals and organizations will follow in his footsteps to uplift education across our nation.

" God bless Hon.Favour Izuokumor 

God bless Delta State 

God bless Nigeria", the statement added.