DG National Orientation Agency, Dr. Garba Commends CEPEJ For Its Peace Building Initiative Across Nigeria, Calls for Greater Collaboration to Sustain National Values

DG National Orientation Agency, Dr. Garba Commends CEPEJ For Its Peace Building Initiative Across Nigeria, Calls for Greater Collaboration to Sustain National Values

Francis Tayor

Abuja____ The Director General, National Orientation Agency (NOA), Dr Abari Garba has commended the Center for Peace and Environmental Justice, CEPEJ, for its peace building initiatives in Nigeria and other parts of Africa.

Dr. Garba gave the commendation in Abuja when he played host to a team of CEPEJ officials, led by the National Coordinator, Comrade Sheriff Mulade who paid him a courtesy visit in his office.

The NOA Director General said CEPEJ activities were not new to the Agency, especially its peace building efforts across the nation. He however expressed the Agency's concern about the challenges of cattle rustling and armed banditry, the incidences of which he said had reduced though there were still flashpoints here and there.

While stressing the need to de-radicalize and reintegrate insurgents into the larger society, Dr. Garba promised that the NOA would deepen its partnership with organisations such as CEPEJ to reach out to Nigerians in the following areas:

1. Advocacy, sensitization and capacity building.

2. Environmental sustainability.

3. Protection of human rights and promotion of good governance.

Earlier, the National Coordinator of CEPEJ, Comrade Mulade Sheriff thanked the Director General and his Directors for hosting the NGO in spite of their tight schedules. He said the purpose of the visit was to cement the NGO's relationship with the Agency and identify areas of partnership ahead of 2020, as well as strengthen bonds particularly in areas of Peace building and good governance.

A presentation on CEPEJ’s activities was done by CEPEJ's  Programmes Manager, Abuja Office, Mrs Nafisat Amadu Abdulmalik who highlighted possible areas of engagement.

She identified some key components of CEPEJ’'s programmes such as Peace building, capacity building and other empowerment programmes, peace and unity quiz and essay competitions, the nonviolence philosophy, educational approach, advocacy for environmental sustainability, peace and unity football tournament, also known as Comrade Sheriff Mulade Peace and Unity Football Cup which is building bonds between Ijaw and Itsekiri in Delta State.

This he said had yielded positive outcomes as community leaders, women and youths of the two ethnic groups could come together in the spirit of sportsmanship.

The CEPEJ team then requested NOA to allow the NGO leverage on the experience and expertise of the Agency, as partners in a project being proposed to the Federal Ministry of Interior towards addressing drug abuse in correctional centres and schools through good governance and security education, considering the rising spate of kidnapping in Nigeria's
educational institutions.

However, Dr. Abari expressly accepted the request and approved collaboration between NOA and CEPEJ.

Amb. Arerebo Urges Nigerian Judiciary To Always Be A Defender Of The Oppressed, As IIA Honours Barr. Obiri Ebilade, Prince Clem Omotoye And Obiri Jonathan As They Are Call To Bar As Solicitors

Amb. Arerebo Urges Nigerian Judiciary To Always Be A Defender Of The Oppressed, As IIA Honours Barr. Obiri Ebilade, Prince Clem Omotoye And Obiri Jonathan As They Are Call To Bar As Solicitors

Francis Tayor

Warri____ The National Coordinator of ljaw lnterest Advocate llA, lzanzan Intellectual Camp, Amb. Yerinmene Arerebo Salaco Jnr, has urged Nigeria Judiciary system to always be a defender of the common man in the street, noting that the court is the last hope and saviour of the oppressed in the society.

Amb. Arerebo give the charge yesterday 11th December, 2019 in Warri, during the occasion of Mini Reception organized by ljaw lnterest Advocate (IIA), in honour of their brothers, Obiri Ebilade (Esq.), Obiri Wenebokefe Jonathan (Esq.) and Prince Clement Omotoye (Esq.) as the trio successfully pass out from the Nigeria Law School, as well as their subsequent call to the Nigerian Bar as Barristers and Solicitors of the supreme court of Nigeria in November this year.

In his opening speech at the occasion, Arerebo said; " It is with the greatest sense of joy that I welcome you all to this epoch making honorary event on behalf of the forever dogged lieutenants of IIA; Izanzan Intellectual Camp. Despite the urgent and impromptu nature of the invitation, you all suspended your very pertinent activities of the day to grant us your presence. We are indeed grateful.

We resolved to set aside this day, to surprise as well as to encourage our dear brothers, friends and newly called Ministers in the Temple of Justice, Obiri Wenebokefe Jonathan Esq, Obiri Ebilade Esq and Prince Clem Omotoye Esq with a Mini Reception for making us proud in the Nigeria Law School.

We are knowledgeable of the fact that, they will never disappoint us regardless of any circumstance they find themselves. As great scholars known for hardwork and diligence, we are very hopeful that they will excel in this profession."

According to him; " We are very confident that even before ascertaining the status of ministers in the temple of justice they have always exhibited admirable sense of objectivity and had placed the rule of law over and above arbitrary and discretionary powers.

We highly trust and believe that they will never compromise their conscience for any reason whatsoever. The defenceless and oppressed will find hope and succour and above all the Nigeria judicial system will enjoy its untainted sanctity with the likes of them.

Even as we congratulate them, we are strongly imploring them to be wide-awake and see themselves as defenders of the oppressed people of Ijaw Nation, Itsekiri Nation and Niger Delta at large while we assure them our persistent thoughts and prayers, he stated."

However, he went further to acknowledge and thank the unquantifiable support of a very great leader that always want to see that young people with Intellectual prowess grow to ascertain their necessity places in the contemporary society by encouraging them morally, educationally and otherwise, Hon. Tito Zuokumor. We say thank you sir.

And indeed the huge support by Senator James Manager, Member Representing Delta South Senatorial District, Rt. Hon Julius Pondi, Member Representing the good People of Burutu Federal Constituency, Barr. Oweilaemi Pereotubo, President IYC, Worldwide, Chief Mr/Mrs Biniebimiekumor Ekomieyefa, Amb. Alapala Anthony Ebitonmo, Hon. James T. Edoukumo, Prince Promise Lawuru and host of others cannot be overemphasize. We are highly grateful.

As I end this speech, I encourage all of us to be steadfast and put more synergy in what we know how to do best to always promote development, unity and harmonious societal co-existence.

Once again I welcome you all to the gathering of celebration of educational success, the statement adds.

Delta NUJ Press Week, Okowa's Aide Daniel Ezekiel Charges Media Practitioners To Be Objective In Reportage, Presents Computer Set To NUJ Asaba

Delta NUJ Press Week, Okowa's Aide Daniel Ezekiel Charges Media Practitioners To Be Objective In Reportage, Presents Computer Set To NUJ Asaba

Francis Tayor

Asaba_____ The Senior Special Assistant to the Governor of Delta State on Security Matters, Comrade Daniel Ezekiel has charged the media to always abide in the ethics of journalism, stressing that let objectivity be the watch word of the press because the media is the fourth estate of the realm that is the saviour of the society.

Comrade Ezekiel give the charge yesterday 11th December, 2019 at the occasion of Delta NUJ Press week in Asaba, noted that the media has history of being at the forefront of bodies that fought for the democracy we all are enjoying today. He said the likes of late Dele Giwa and several others paid the supreme price, hence it is important for the media to keep alive the sacrifices of their past heroes, and never allows objectivity to depart from their horizon.

In his words, he said; " As Nigerian media marks its week, l honestly urge the practitioners to keep the ethos, guarding principle and all that makes fourth estate of the realm the Savior of the society alive. The media has history of being at the forefront of  bodies that fought for the democracy we all enjoys today, with the likes of Dele Giwa and several others paying the supreme price. Not forgetting media houses like Punch, Guardian and   Vanguard Newspapers shut down in that epic battle by successive military junta. In all these tribulations and trials, the media remained unwaved, which eventually brought victory song. This spirit is what l urge the media to keep alive, and never allow objectivity to depart from their horizon."

According to him;  these were comrade Ezekiel Daniel words of admonition to full house of press men today in Asaba, Delta state capital. " Three months ago, when SSA visited the Secretariat on a courtesy visit in seeking  support for the administration of our listening Governor, Senator Dr. Ifeanyi Okowa, especially in the area of keeping the state safe for Deltans. The Chairman of the union, Mr. Mike pleaded with my office to bail out the union with computer to ease their work, which comrade Ezekiel Daniel promised then to provide at the right time. A philosopher once said that a man word should be his bound, this SSA demonstrated today when he walked his talk by providing a full set of computer to the Nigerian Union of journalists members in their Asaba  Secretariat, which brought a resounding scout of joy among all and sundry present, he stated."

In his reaction, the Chairman of NUJ, Mr. Mike who was visibly happy made it known that this is the first time a political appointee since he assumed office as NUJ Chairman will be  showing them this kind of gesture that will for ever remain memorable in the calendar of the union. He went further to pray for comrade Ezekiel Daniel that God will elevate him to more higher position for the betterment of  the people of the state. The chairman went further by saying that SSA performance within his   4months of being in office across the state is visible to all, and he can imagine what SSA will do if given higher and more responsibility, taken into account how he has been able to dazzles all with this little position, Mike concluded.

Amb. Agediga Many Years Of Selfless Services To Humanity Without Govt Office Earns Him To Be Honoured By Delta Ijaw Comrade Community On 21st Dec, Says Princewill

Amb. Agediga Many Years Of Selfless Services To Humanity Without Govt Office Earns Him To Be Honoured By Delta Ijaw Comrade Community On 21st Dec, Says Princewill

Francis Tayor

Warri____ The Chairman Publicity/Magazine Committee for the one day Symposium in honour of Amb. Comr. Shedrack Agediga, Executive Director, ED, Delta State Oil Producing Areas Development Commission, DESOPADEC, Amb. Binebai Yerin Princewill has revealed why the Delta State Ijaw Comrade Community Is honouring the global peace advocate.

According to Princewill, Chairman of the Publicity/Magazine Committee who hinted journalists on the matter on behalf of the committee members earlier today in Warri, noted that the many years of selfless services to humanity without government office by Agediga earned him this forthcoming honour.
He noted that, members of the publicity committee under his leadership is in constant touch with the central working committee, headed by Comr. Ozobo Austin, stressing that arrangements are on top gear as the comrade family is warming up massively for the day to demonstrate their love to Amb. Agediga, a man described as golden among men.

Amb. Binebai noted that the honour is a special one as it is not politically motivated, adding that it is purely from the hearts of the Ijaw comrades in Delta State to reward a man that has done so much in the lives of youths and the elderly within the Niger Delta and the country at large.
He maintained that the
entire comrade family is very happy on this development, stating that the comrade family that is to award him appears to be so excited, vowing that the entire world will hear about the good deeds of Agediga.

In his words: “The likes of Amb. Comr. Shedrack Agediga is rare in our contemporal politics, here is the story of a man who sacrifices his hard earned resources to the development of mankind without even especting anything in return, he displeases himself just to make others happy.
“Seeing such comrades from different backgrounds coming together to achieve a common purpose which is to honour the Executive Director, ED, Planning, Research and Statistics, PRS DESOPADEC, Amb. Shedrack Agediga speaks volumes about him.

“We have severally sat down to deliberate on his personality and his contributions so far and we all came to the shocking realization that Agediga has been underreported for too long, we came up with this honour as a token of appreciation for what he has been doing for humanity.

“The award we are about to give to him is a tripartite one, Humanitarian, Philanthropy and leadership, he deserves it, many lives have been transformed for the better owing to his philanthropic gestures, he remains a silent achiever and the real boss behind many bosses.

“A Magazine chronicling some of his activities so far will also be made available and a portrait will also be presented to him by the comrade family”.
Nevertheless, it would be recalled that the event which will be taking place on the 21st of December 2019 is venued at the Education Multipurpose Co-operative Society Limited Hall, Emebiren, off Deco Road, Warri in Warri South Local Government Area of Delta State by 12pm prompt.

Meanwhile, Binebai asserted that this is the first time ever that comrades within the Ijaw axis in Delta State will be organizing themselves to honour someone in this manner, adding that the comrades are ready for the show as Amb. Agediga has for long deserved this honour.

Professorship Attainment: Committee Of Friends Sets To Organize Thanksgiving/Reception Party In Hounour Of Prof Binebai On 15th December, At Burutu Island

Professorship Attainment: Committee Of Friends Sets To Organize Thanksgiving/Reception Party In Hounour Of Prof Binebai On 15th December, At Burutu Island

Francis Tayor

Warri_____ Committee of Friends of Prof. Benedict Binebai in collaboration with other critical stakeholders in the Niger Delta region will on Sunday 15th December, 2019 organize a Thankgiving/Reception Party in honour of Benedict Binebai on his promotion to the rank of a professor in the Niger Delta University, NDU, Wilberforce Island, Amassoma, Bayelsa State.

According to the planning Committee of the programme, said the thanksgiving will be taking place at the St. Ann’s Catholic Church in Burutu Community early in the morning, the reception party will be taking place at the Local government Council pavilion in Burutu by 10:00Am prompt.

However, Dr. Alfred Mulade, Registrar, Nigerian Maritime University, Okerenkoko, Delta State, Nigeria will be the Chairman of the occasion. While His Royal Majesty, Bosu Dio, JP, Ayamabulou 1, The paramount ruler of Iduwini Kingdom, Burutu Local Government Area of Delta State will be the royal father of the day.

Meanwhile, Prof. Samuel G. Edoumiekumo, Vice chancellor, Niger Delta University, NDU, Wilberforce Island, Amassoma, Bayelsa State will be special guest of honour, as well as Chief Kenneth Donye JP, Chief Executive Officer, CEO Akewa Global Services Nigeria Ltd. is the Chief host.

According to the duo of Hon. Fred Brisibe and Barr. David Otutufegha who spoke to newsmen in their capacities as members of the central working committee of the programme noted that arrangements are on top gear.

It would be recalled that Binebai was recently promoted by the Niger Delta University authority as a professor of Drama, Dramatic Theory and Criticism, a promotion that was hailed massively by family members, friends and well wishers of Prof. Binebai across the globe.

It will interest you to note that, top government functionaries, academic dons within the country and Niger Delta rights activists have all indicated interest to storm Burutu for the historic event on Sunday, the statement adds.

The 2nd Edition Of Ijaw Political Watch Dog Annual Convention To Hold Tomorrow 14th December At Okuemi Hotel Warri, As Pondi, Asupa, Agediga, Amgbaduba, Others To Grace The Event

The 2nd Edition Of Ijaw Political Watch Dog Annual Convention To Hold Tomorrow 14th December At Okuemi Hotel Warri, As Pondi, Asupa, Agediga, Amgbaduba, Others To Grace The Event

Francis Tayor

Warri_____ All is now set for the marking of the second edition of Ijaw Political Whatch Dog lPWD, Annual Convention  slated for this weekend Saturday 14th December, 2019 at Okuemi Hotels, Bendel Estate, Warri Delta State.

The general public, especially Ijaw sons and daughters are hereby invited to come and grace this years convention, noting that there shall be a lot of programmes put together for the overall interest of ljaw Nation development politically in Delta State, and Nigeria at large

According to the National President of the organization, Comrade Akpowaide Paul, stressed that this years event is tagged with the theme: ” The Voice of Ijaw Nation in Nigeria Politics”. He further stated that, the event is to be chaired by a distinguished High Chief. Wellington Bobo from Gbaramantu Kingdom.

The event will feature three lectures on different important topics that will benefit participants. The National President of Ijaw Peoples Development Initiative, IPDI, and a former Delta State House of Assembly aspirant, Comrade Austin Ozobo will present the first lecture on the topic, ” what will be the place of the Ijaws in Nigeria politics in the nearest future.”

The second lecture is to be presented by Prince Perez Bibaikefie, former aspirant Delta State House of Assembly, will be speaking on the topic: "Where is the Ijaw Nation belong to as the fourth largest ethnic group in Nigeria."

While the last lecture of the day would be presented by Dr. Clarkson Aribogha, who will speak  on the topic: ”Unity among Ijaw Leaders”.

The statement further adds that, Special Guests of honour expected at the event includes; Hon. Julius Pondi, member representing Burutu Federal Constituency, Hon Shedrack Agediga, ED DESOPADEC, Hon. Emman Ambgaduba, Commissioner for Oil and Gas, Delta State, Hon. Asupa Forteta, member representing Burutu North in Delta State House of Assembly, Hon. Emomotimi Guwor, member representing Warri South-West in  Delta State House of Assembly.

Others are, Comr. Daniel Ezekiel, SSA on security, High Chief Afro Biukeme, former Delta state governorship aspirant. Hon. Pullah Ekpotuayerin, member representing Burutu South Constituency in Delta State House of Assembly, Hon. Dr. Braduce Amakazi Angozi, former commisioner for Agriculture and former governorship aspirant Delta State.

While Guests of honour includes; Amb. Alapala Ebitonmo, former aspirant DTHA , Hon. Stella Agidee, SSA on Party Liaison, Hon Mrs. Georgina Evah, SSA on Women development, Chief Mrs. Esther Bibiowei aka. Warri Mama, Hon. Godwin Masah, former SA to governor Okowa and a host of other dignitaries too numerous to mention.

Amb. Agediga To Be Honoured With Exemplary Leadership Award On 21st December, As Delta Ijaw Comrade Community Organises Her Maiden Symposium ln Warri

Amb. Agediga To Be Honoured With Exemplary Leadership Award On 21st December, As Delta Ijaw Comrade Community Organises Her Maiden Symposium ln Warri

Francis Tayor

Warri____ As regards to his humanitarian services to the needy in our society, the Executive Director, Planning, Research and Statistics in the board of Delta State Oil Producing Areas Development Commission, DESOPADEC, Amb Comr. Shedrack Agediga is to be honoured with Award of exemplary leadership by Delta ljaw Comrade Community for his philanthropic works over the years.

The event which is slated for on the 21st of December, 2019 at the Education Multi-Purpose Cooperative Society Limited Hall, Emebiren Street along Deco road Warri, by 12:p.m. would be graced by the Deputy Governor of Delta State, His Excellency, Dcn. Kingsley Burutu Otuaro, Hon. Bashorun Askia Ogieh (MD DESOPADEC) as Special Guests of honour. While Hon. Julius Pondi, the member House Reps representing Burutu Federal Constituency will be the Chairman of the occasion.

According to the programme organizing Committee Chairman, Comrade Austin Ozobo stressed that, there shall be a Symposium with the theme “Transparency, Social Inclusion and mentorship as fundamentals of good leadership: The Shedrack Agediga Example.”

He further stated that, a renowned global peace ambassador cum environmental human rights activist, Amb Comr. Sheriff Mulade will be the guest speaker at the event. While His Royal Majesty, King Elder Capt. Joseph Timiyan JP, the Ebenanawei of Ogulagha Kingdom in Burutu Local Government Area of Delta State will be the royal father of the day.

Other dignitaries expected to grace the occasion includes; Delta State Commisioner for youth development, Commisioner for Oil and Gas, Commissioner for information, all Delta State Ijaw House of Assembly members, as well as all ethnic group commissioners. The event is strictly by invitation, the statement adds.

Hon. Kofee Amassuomo Congratulates Delta Monarch, King Johnbull Polokowei On His Presentation Of Staff Of Office

Hon. Kofee Amassuomo Congratulates Delta Monarch, King Johnbull Polokowei On His Presentation Of Staff Of Office

Francis Tayor

Warri____ The Senior Special Assistant (SSA) on investment to the governor of Delta State, Hon. Kofee Ebisine Amassuomo has congratulated His Royal Majesty, king Johnbull Polokowei, the Apiarogun Ongolo 1, Pere of Ogbolubiri Mein Kingdom, on the occasion of presentation of staff of office to him by the executive governor of Delta State, His Excellency,  Dr Sen. Ifeanyi Arthur Okowa, who was represented by his deputy, Barr Dcn. Kingsley Burutu Otuaro.

The auspicious event took place last week Friday 6th of December, 2019 at the kingdom's headquarters, Agbodobiri Town in Burutu Local Government Area, Delta State.

Hon. Kofee made the statement in a Press Release dated 8th December, 2019 stated that, " His Royal Majesty, Pere Johnbull Polokowei was my very good bosom friend. I am very delighted seeing him today being presented staff of office as he ascended to the royal throne as destiny demands. I want to appreciate and thank our amiable governor, Dr. Ifeanyi Okowa for making this day come to reality. My greetings also go to the honorable member representing Burutu North Constituency in Delta State House of Assembly, Hon. Asupa Forteta in his efforts to makesure His Royal Majesty was given staff of authority to operate as one of the recognized traditional rulers in Delta State, as well as Nigeria at large."

However, Hon. Kofee pray God to give His Royal Majesty, and the traditional council of chiefs the wisdom and mutual understanding to serve the peace loving people of Ogbolubiri Mein Kingdom.
Long live Apiorogun Ongolo 1, Long live Ogbolubiri Mein Kingdom, Long live Burutu Local Government Area, Long live Delta State, and Long live the Federal Republic of Nigeria, the statement adds.

Clark Ambakederemo Fuludu Under 14 Charity Cup Sets To Kick Off 20th December, As Sales Of Registration Forms Commence Today

Clark Ambakederemo Fuludu Under 14 Charity Cup Sets To Kick Off 20th December, As Sales Of Registration Forms Commence Today

Clarkson Ogo

Warri____ The Clark Fuludu Ambakederemo, CAF, Charity Cup for Under 14 get December 20th as kick off date. The kids tournament is limited to Burutu, Ughelli and Warri local government area to test run the first edition.

All teams are expected to play in different center in their respective local government area and the final will be played in Kiagbodo village.

Overall winner will go home with sixty five thousand naira cash plus gold medals. Second prize fourty thousand naira plus silver medals and third prize goes home with twenty five thousand naira respectively.

Registration forms of five thousand naira are now available to obtain at Warri city staduim.

Contact Mr. Clarkson Ogo on 08026797191 and Mr. Onome Johnbull on 07065428262 for more details on how to purchase registration form.

Egbema Youths Set To Embark On Crime Free Sensitization Campaign, As Ugedi, Messiah, Agbedeyi, Others Charges Youths To Shun Violence And Embrace Entrepreneurship

Egbema Youths Set To Embark On Crime Free Sensitization Campaign, As Ugedi, Messiah, Agbedeyi, Others Charges Youths To Shun Violence And Embrace Entrepreneurship

Francis Tayor

Warri_____ The Egbema Youths Progressive Foundation (EYPF) has planned to embarked on peace and crime free society sensitization campaign programme across the kingdom, in order to attract sustainable infrastructural development from the government to their communities.

The group reached a resolution at Ogbudugbudu Town Hall yesterday 6th December, 2019 after the organization 3rd annual Town Hall meeting, stressing that the  sensitization programme is a campaign against criminality in Egbema Kingdom.

Speaking at the event, the President of Egbema Youths Progressive Foundation, Comrade Messiah Ebidou Miyenperegha urges the youths of Egbema to shun social vices, such as kidnapping, armed robbery, cultism etc. that will jeopardize their future. He said Egbema Kingdom is known for peace, and that let the peace continue to exist. He further warns that any Egbema youth who involved in any criminal act will be arrested and handover to the law enforcement agencies in order to face the full wrath of the law.

In his reaction, the Special Guest at the occasion, Hon. David Ugedi charges Egbema Youths to sustain the existing peace in the kingdom, noting that  meaningful development can get to our communities if only when there is peace.

In another reaction, the guest speaker at the event, Pst. E.F. Perekunakuna charged Egbema Youths to embrace entrepreneurship, noting that Egbema land is fertile for cassava and plantain farming. He aslo advice them to venture into poultry, piggery, palm oil as well as fish farming, saying these businesses are lucrative from time immemorial.

He concluded by urging the youths to obtain soft loans from financial institutions in order to enable them set up the above mentioned businesses. It is high time we diversify our dependence on crude oil and grab the entrepreneural opportunities available at our door steps, the statement adds.

On her part, Comrade Mercy Agbedeyi cautioned Egbema Youths against the quick to get rich syndrome, stressing that they should indulge in what will bring them lasting peace and rest of mind to themselves and the entire Egbema Kingdom.

High Chief. Awofiye Oweisana Congratulates HRM, King Johnbull Polokowei Of Ogbolubiri Mein Kingdom, As He Receives Staff Of Office

High Chief. Awofiye Oweisana Congratulates HRM, King Johnbull Polokowei Of Ogbolubiri Mein Kingdom, As He Receives Staff Of Office

Francis Tayor

Warri____ The bolouowei of Ogbolubiri Mein Kingdom, High Chief. Awofiye Oweisana has join other well wishers to Congratulate His Royal Majesty, King Johnbull Polokowei, the Ongolo 1, the Pere of Ogbolubiri Mein Kingdom, on the occasion of presentation of staff of office by the Executive Governor of Delta State, His Excellency, Dr Sen. Ifeanyi Arthur Okowa who was represented by his deputy, Barr Dcn. Kingsley Burutu Otuaro.

Chief Awofiye made the statement today 6th December, 2019 at the kingdom's headquarters Agbodobiri, during the presentation of staff of office by the deputy governor of Delta State, Dcn. Kingsley Otuaro. He commended Governor Ifeanyi Okowa of Delta State for making this day come to pass.

Speaking further, he extends his greetings to the member representing Burutu North Constituency in Delta State House of Assembly, Hon Asupa Forteta, as well as the Commissioner for Oil and Gas Delta State, Chief Emman Agbaduba for their efforts to ensure the presentation of staff of office was successful.

The Bulouwei further thank and appreciate all the traditional rulers who sacrifice their time to come and celebrate with the Apiorogun 1 of Ogbolubiri Kingdom, wishing them mercy journey back to their various kingdoms.

In conclusion, Chief Awofiye congratulated all the new chiefs who where conferred with chieftaincy titles, stressing that their conferment is a call to duty to serve the good and peace loving people of Ogbolubiri kingdom well, the statement adds.

Late Amadiowei Of Odimodi Federated Communities, Pa Chief S.M.B. Bibaikefie To Be Buried 6th-9th December, 2019, Alfred Jking And Master Pereama To Perform h

Late Amadiowei Of Odimodi Federated Communities, Pa Chief S.M.B. Bibaikefie To Be Buried 6th-9th December, 2019, Alfred Jking And Master Pereama To Perform

Francis Tayor

Warri_____ All is now set for the final passage unto eternal glory of the body of Tonkepa and the Amadiowei of Odimodi federated communities, Late Pa Chief. Samuel Michael Bebedonghan Bibaikefie, popularly known as Chief. SMB at his country home Odimodi tomorrow.

Late Pa. SMB hailed from the Families of High Chief Bibaikefie Ikiere of Ikile Ware of Odimodi Town/Famuseriwei of Bilaizigha, Obetebe Town and Amatu 1 of Ekeremor  both in Burutu/Ekeremor Local Government Area of Delta and Bayelsa State. Until his demise, he was the Acting Amadiowei of Odimodi federated communities. He was also the Tonkepa (the Traditional Prime Minister) of Iduwini kingdom, Bayelsa State.

Late SMB passed unto eternal glory on the19th May, 2019 after a brief illness at the age of 80years. He was survived by 4 wives, 23 children, 37 grand children and 5 great grand children.

According to the burial arrangement signed by Chief. Sunny Gbegha JP, and Chief Fredrick Amabiyo stated that, the four days burial rites will commence tomorrow Friday 6th to end on Monday 9th December, 2019.

Burial Arrangements is as follows:

Friday 6th December, 2019:
-The body departs Veneel Hospital by 10:am via Millar Jetty NPA, to his home town Odimodi.

- 6:pm Social wake-keep/ Entertainment of guests follows. Music to be supplied by Alfred Izonebi (JKing).

- Saturday 7th December, 2019:
The remains of Pa. Bibaikefie will be committed to mother earth at his compound by 8:am.

- Sunday 8th December, 2019:
Outing Service/Thanksgiving @ St. Peter&Paul Catholic Church, New Town Odimodi.

- Monday 9th December, 2019:
Final burial rites will take place by 6:pm till dawn. Music to be supplied by the great grandmaster, Chief. Pereama Freetown JP.

However, the family use this medium to invite friends, well wishers and the general public to join them tomorrow to give their late father a befitting burial. The statement further adds that, there shall be free boats available at Millar Jetty NPA to convey people to and fro the burial.

Special Marriage Invitation : Deborah Weds Clark Today 5th December, 2019 At City On Hill Ministry, Warri

Special Marriage Invitation : Deborah Weds Clark Today 5th December, 2019 At City On Hill Ministry, Warri

The families of Asiayei Dokori and Kaduna Daubrifade both of Ayakoromo Town in Burutu Local Government Area of Delta State, cordially invites friends, well wishers and the general public to the holy matrimony and solemnization of their children, Deborah Asiayei and Clark Kaduna today 5th December, 2019 at the City On Hill Ministry, along Sokoh Estate road, by Deeper Life Bible Church Junction, Warri.

Venue : City On Hill Ministry Church, along Sokoh Estate Road, by Deeper Life Junction.

Date : 5th December, 2019

Time : 10:a.m prompt

Reception follows immediately @ NNPC Junior Staff Club, along Airport road by Bendel Estate junction, Effurrun Warri. Music is to be supplied by Jking Alfred Izonebi.

The general public is specially invited by this notice to join them in their time of celebration.

Don't Use Niger Delta Oil Money To Fund Your North Central, North West, North East Development Agencies, IYC President Oweilaemi Tells FG, National Assembly

Don't Use Niger Delta Oil Money To Fund Your North Central, North West, North East Development Agencies, IYC President Oweilaemi Tells FG, National Assembly

Francis Tayor

Yenagoa____ Prior to the introduction of North-Central and North-West Development Agency Bills on the floor of the 9th National Assembly after the successful establishment of the North-East Development Commission by the 8th National Assembly, the ljaw Youth Council (IYC) President Worldwide, Pereotubo Oweilaemi (Esq.), has cautioned the federal government, as well as National Assembly to be careful and not allow history to repeat itself as regards to the funding of the new regional development agencies.

Barr Oweilaemi raise the alarm in a Press Release dated 2nd December, 2019 stated that, federal government can set up as many development commissions as it wants across the country but every regional development commissions established should be funded with monies generated from that region. He argued that, NDDC is starving of funds by the federal government of Nigeria. The Amnesty Programme is more cosmetic as it did not solve the problems of Niger Delta. Also, the Ministry of Niger Delta is administratively dead as federal government has tactically merged the ministry with NDDC in order to deny the region the attention it supposed to get.

The number one citizen of ljaw youths is of the fear that, the introduction of more regional development agencies bills are another subtle move by the federal government to deny Niger Delta region of her right to development. He called on National Assembly to make the funding aspects of the bills clearer, noting that no oil revenue from the Niger Delta should be used to fund and develop those agencies when the northern region is already getting lion share of the government's attention due to the flawed federal structure.

According to the Press Release, read; " As the proliferation of Bills already flooded on the floor of the 9th National Assembly for the establishment of regional development agencies, IYC wish to question the rationale for their establishments, especially it concerns their funding. Though we are not against the establishment of such bodies, our concern is their funding.

With the way and manner the 9th Assembly is introducing these bodies such as: North Central Development Commission, North West Development Commission, etc after the North East Development Commission came on stream through the 8th Assembly, IYC fears that history may want to repeat itself about the funding.

We believe that these agencies are not going to be funded with oil money from the Niger Delta. The funding of the North East Development Commission is shrouded in secrecy as we believe strongly that it's being funded with oil money. These broad day robbery of our exclusive economic right should not be replicated in the incoming bodies.

Just as the governors from the South East region has made it clear that the South East Development Commission is going to be jointly funded by them, the governors from the north should also come clear how they want their regional development agencies to be funded.

This was how the then Supreme Military Council (SMC) under the chairmanship of General Olusegun Obasanjo exercised legislative powers at the Federal level, made the greatest mockery of the Ijaws by promulgating River Basin Development Authorities Decree and the Niger Delta Basin Development Authority Decree. The former established 10 other River Basin Development Authorities for every river, rivulet, creek and brook in the rest of Nigeria. The latter established the Niger Delta Basin Development Authority.

The Nigeria State using the barrel of the gun, proliferated river basin authorities using the oil wealth derived from the Ijaw Land. It then went to categorize these development agencies from category A to D in order of importance for discriminatory funding. The Niger Delta Basin Development Authority, supposedly an offshoot of the defunct Niger Delta Development Board was placed in category D while Sokoto Rima Basin Development Authority was placed in category A. We reproduce hereunder the statistics of the funding of the River Basin Development Authorities in Nigeria from 1970-1983: Sokoto River Basin Authority N650,670,441; Chad River Basin Authority N296,557,606; Hadeija-Jamaara River Basin Authority N286,810,966; Ogun-Osun River Basin Authority; N183,595,638; Upper Benue River Basin Authority N139,524,063.

Others are: Niger River Basin Authority N131,115,438; Anambra Imo River Basin Authority N118,307,366; Lower Benue River Basin Authority N102,323,405; Benin-Owena Basin Authority N89,921,231; Niger Delta Basin Development Authority N76,662,210, while Cross River Basin Authority N60,631,023.

Our fear is that the regional development commission Bills are another subtle move to deny Niger Delta of her right to development by diverting attention to the other regions as they did to the Niger Delta Basin Development Authority. We will not allow history to repeat itself. The National Assembly should make the funding aspects clearer. No oil revenue should be used to develop those agencies when the northern region is already getting lion share of the government's attention due to the flawed federal structure.

The NDDC is starving of funds. The Federal Government is owing the Commission with trillions of naira which it refused to pay. The Amnesty Programme is more of cosmetic as did not solve our problems. The Ministry of Niger Delta is administratively dead as the FG has tactically merged the Ministry with the NDDC in order to deny the region the attention it supposed to get.

The FG can set up as many development commissions as it wants across the country but every regional development commissions should be funded with monies from that region. That itself automatically will take the Country to the path of true federalism and of course, there is going to be competition which will boost our economy in no smaller measures.

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

Senior Prophet T.B. Joshua Counsels Bayelsa State Governor Elect, Chief David Lyon To Meet The Expectations Of Bayelsa People As They Gave Him Their Mandate

Senior Prophet T.B. Joshua Counsels Bayelsa State Governor Elect, Chief David Lyon To Meet The Expectations Of Bayelsa People As They Gave Him Their Mandate

Francis Tayor

Lagos____ The governor elect of Bayelsa State, Chief David Lyon, on Sunday 30th November, 2019 paid a courtesy visit to Prophet T.B. Joshua, the founder of Synagogue Church of All Nations (SCOAN), at lkuntu-Egbe, Lagos State.

The governor elect who decked in a white attire, stood before the congregation as prophet Joshua introduced him. While giving him a charge, T.B. Joshua admonished him to meet the expectations of his people who voted him.

“He is not a new person to us because he is a brethren. He has been a hardened believer in the blood of Jesus. I know God will use him.

I want you to know that the only way Bayelsa people will believe you as the one they voted for is for you to meet the expectations of the Bayelsa People. He is banking on our prayers because the best is yet to come. I have a word of wisdom for you. It is better to live purely upon the fruit of God’s goodness than to live plentifully upon the product of our sin, Prophet T.B.Joshua stated.”

In his response, David Lyon said, " I am at your service. By that I meant I will make sure the expectations of the Bayelsa people is executed, Lyon asserted."

However, it will interest you to note that, Davd Lyon, who ran under the platform of the All Progressives Congress (APC) defeated Duoye Diri of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), in the 16th November, 2019 Bayelsau State Governorship election.