New Year: Okowa SSA, Ezekiel Daniel Preaches Peace Among Deltans, Charges Political Appointees To Prioritise Youths Development ln Delta State

Press Release

31st December, 2019

New Year: Okowa SSA, Ezekiel Daniel Preaches Peace Among Deltans, Charges Political Appointees To Prioritise Youths Development ln Delta State

I wish to state that there is need for more unity among Deltans, despite our ethnic, religion and political backgrounds. There is a saying that in unity, we stand, and divided we fall. We should continue to abide by Christ Teachings. Unity is peace and peace is a sign of unity. Our governor, His excellency , senator Ifeanyi Okowa ,is so much concerned about the peace, unity and security of Deltans.

We should love ourselves and try to resolve our differences at round table. We (Delta State government) can only be at peace when Deltans are at peace. Peace is ultimate as no meaningful development can take place in a situation of rancor and crisis. I admonish our youths to be law abiding, stay away from crime and strive to make your parents proud. You can be a proud son and daughters of your parents when you tow the part of hard-working and remain lawful.

It is my advice that as we go into the new year, let's learn to be good youths of our dear state and our nation in particular. Don't create problem for your parents and work to be great sons and daughters of your parents. Youths are the light of the future of every nation. It is rightly said that preparation meet opportunity. Being as a youth ,you are too important to be wasted with petty things. Dream high in this new year and commit your dreams to God for divine accomplishement.

I also call on political appointees in the state to prioritize youth development. Hardship and joblessness are some factors of increase criminality in the society. We can use youth empowerment to fight crime. We can use employement to fight crime. Even vocational training, could be used to fight crime. As political appointees in the state, we can help the governor by assisting in the areas of engaging the youths in our areas in our little ways.

We will disappoint God and man, when we neglect our responsibilities and allow these youths to take up crime. This is a new year, let make amend. We should not totally see our appointments as self-empowerementno matter small it is. We can still help one or two persons from it. I know the pressure is high but don't runaway from your people.

I want to assured Deltans that they should expect more from His Excellency, Senator Ifeanyi Okowa, the governor of Delta State. The governor will do amazing things in the state in 2020. He has great dreams for Deltans. And am sure, this good plans are all-embracing as it encompasses all categories of persons and sectors. I know by the time when he will roll out these plans, we will all smile.

In the nutshell, we are committed in serving you as officials of the state government. Pray for us to have God's enablement to meet your needs. We will equally have you in our prayers. Remain law-abiding and vigilant as we celebrate the new year.

Signed:

Comrade Ezekiel Daniel,
SSA on Security to the governor of Delta State.

2019 Under 14 CAF Charity Cup, Great Avengers FC Trashes Lord Honour 1-0 To Clinch Trophy, As Edith Clark Appreciates Donors Of CAF Foundation

2019 Under 14 CAF Charity Cup, Great Avengers FC Trashes Lord Honour 1-0 To Clinch Trophy, As Edith Clark Appreciates Donors      Of CAF Foundation        

Francis Tayor

Warri____ The fift edition of Ambakederemo CAF, Charity Cup for Under 14 has come to an end with the Great Avengers FC Academy defeated the Lord Honour 1-0 to clinched the trophy.

The finals which was played at Mein Grammar School football pitch, Kiagbodo in Burutu LGA, Delta State yesterday 29th December, 2019 attracted the likes of Hon. Ebiakpo Ezebiri, Hon. Lawrence Akpeti, Comrade Oyinbi Onduku, Comrade Sele Duba and others to grace the grand finale at Kiagbodo.

The 2019 Champions of CAF Charity Cup, the Great Avengers FC went home with the sum of sixty five thousand naira (#65,000) plus gold medals. The best goalkeeper during the tournament also goes to the Great Avengers Academy. The Lord Honour Academy took second and went home with forty thousand naira (#40,000) with other consolation prizes. While the Golden Friends FC trashes J Atete Baby Stars 6-0 in a penalty shootout to emerged third position and went home with the sum of twenty five thousand naira (#25,000) respectively.

It will interest you to note that the sponsor of CAF Charity under 14 Cup, Madame Edith Deremo Clark is a UK based humanitarian and philanthropist who had being using her foundation to reach out the less privileged ones in our society over the years.

According to her, said; " Clark Fuludu Ambakederemo Foundation is a Non-Governmental entity that is established as non profit corporation, otherwise known as a charitable trust with a purpose of making grants to unrelated for scientific, education and other charitable purpose.

She noted that Charity is right at the heart of the day to day running of Clark Fuludu Foundation. The foundation is being managed over the years from small collection from friends, family and well wishers. The Clark Fuludu Ambakederemo Foundation works alongside with respected research bodies with the aim of tackling causes of urgent problems and promote innovative work, ensuring that learning is shared as widely as possible and attempting to influence social change, she stated."

However, Madam Edith Deremo Clark thank and appreciated all those who had being supporting the foundation over the years. She charged the rich in our society to give to Charity, stressing that giving to the needy helps you to participate in a cause you feel strongly about. Charitable gifts go  a long way in helping organizations that operate and impact the needy. While it may seem that a small donation won't make a big difference, however even small gifts can have a big impact, she stated.

Catholic Bishop Hyacinth Egbebo Calls For Unity ln ljaw Nation, As Angadi, Etukuyei, Ekpebide, Ebanor Bags Award Of Excellence At Progressive Ambassadors Maiden Symposium

Catholic Bishop Hyacinth Egbebo Calls For Unity ln ljaw Nation, As Angadi, Etukuyei, Ekpebide, Ebanor Bags Award Of Excellence At Progressive Ambassadors Maiden Symposium

Francis Tayor

Warri_____ The presiding Bishop of Western ljaw Bomadi Diocese, His Lordship, Bishop Hyacinth Oroko Egbebo (MSP.) has called for unity among ljaw nation in the Niger Delta, stressing that it is with unity ljaw nation can progress in terms of infrastructural development.

Bishop Egbebo make the call at Bomadi on the 28th December, 2019 during the occasion of Progressive Ambassadors of Niger Delta maiden symposium, noted that   ljaw nation is the most underdeveloped ethnic group in the Niger Delta despite her huge natural resources deposits that survives over 180million Nigerians over the years. He commended PAND for coming up with a progressive mindset to form a wonderful association like this in order to move ljaw nation forward.

According to him, said; " l want to thank God for the success of today's occasion. I am so much interested when young people come together with ideas to protect and promote ljaw interest. I expected INC and IYC to be united, so as to project ljaw agenda in the Nigeria society but unfortunately self interest has put ljaw nation in disunity. If we are united, it is time for Delta ljaw to produce governor. Don't be discouraged in your dream, you are going somewhere greater, Bishop Egbebo charged Progressive Ambassadors."

In his speech, the pioneer President Progressive Ambassadors of Niger Delta (PAND), Comrade Theophilus Ganagana charged Niger Deltans, especially the ljaw ethnic group on the urgent need to protect and preserve ljaw culture. He said ljaw language is dying, hence there is need to revive it. Progressive Ambassadors of Niger Delta will soon embark on 'Speak ljaw language' enlightenment campaign both in primary and secondary schools across Niger Delta.

Comrade Ganagana reiterated that PAND is a social cultural and political association with the aim of promoting ljaw development agenda, as well as  peaceful coexistence among the various ethnic groups in the Niger Delta.

He urged ljaw politicians to use their office to attract sustainable infrastructural development to their constituency's, saying it is doing that ljaw nation can compete with other ethnic groups in Nigeria in terms of development. He appeal to ljaw philanthropists to support the Association financially, stressing that PAND is preparing to embark on humanitarian services across the Niger Delta in 2020, Ganagana stated.

In his reaction, the ground patron of PAND, Chief. Etukuyei Gbenekepreye thank and appreciated all invited guests that honour the association invitation. He stressed that ljaw nation should promote our culture, especially speaking the language in a social gathering like this nature. He charged Progressive Ambassadors not to give up, noting that he is fully in support of the association anytime, any day, the statement adds.

However, climax of the occasion was the presentation of Award of Excellence to the Executive Chairman of Bomadi LGA, Hon. William Angadi as the best performing Local Government Chairman in Delta State.

Also, Award of honour was presented to the ground Patron of the association, Chief. Etukuyei Gbenekepreye as the Eyobenemowei of Niger Delta. Others includes; Amb. Preye John Ekpebide as the Mienkeremowei of Niger Delta. While the Legal Adviser of the association, Barr. Ebanor Ganagana bagged himself award of honour as the most proactive solicitor in Niger Delta.

Ojobo Vs SPDC, IYC Throws Weight Behind Host Community, Warns Nigerian Army Against Any Genocidal Attempt___ Oweilaemi Pereotubo Esq, IYC President Worldwide

Press Release
27th December, 2019

Ojobo Vs SPDC, IYC Throws Weight Behind Host Community, Warns Nigerian Army Against Any Genocidal Attempt___ Oweilaemi Pereotubo Esq, IYC President Worldwide

Francis Tayor

The siege on SPDC platform at Beniseide Flow Station by Ojobo Community should not be given aggressive response. The people who are the host community to the SPDC's platform are only embarking on a peaceful protest which is within the ambit of the laws.

SPDC should immediately look into their complaints, given rise to the peaceful protest and occupation of the platform. It is evident that Shell has not adequately discharged its corporate responsibilities to Ojobo Community in spite of the economic wealth it is getting from the Community.

Ojobo people will not leave the platform until their demands are met. What is delaying the Ojobo Cluster Gas Turbine Project even when Federal Government has given approval to it? The Community is in darkness. There is no portable water to drink. The Company should address the concerns of the people instead of bullying them. They're only drawing the world's attention to the sorry state the Ijaws are passing through in the hands of the multi national oil companies and their Nigerian collaborators.

The Ijaw nation is solidly behind the peaceful protest embarked upon by Ojobo people at Beniseide Flow Station. Any attempt to use force on them will be resisted. The security agencies should be warned. They should not commit themselves as willing tools in the hands of SPDC to ferment strife in the Community. Let us be guided by the history of our recent past. We need peace in the Niger Delta.

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

Progressive Ambassadors Of Niger Delta Holds Her Maiden Symposium Tomorrow At Bomadi, As Angadi, Egbebo, Combolus, Ekpebide, Ogbo, Etukeyei, Others To Grace The Occasion

Progressive Ambassadors Of Niger Delta Holds Her Maiden Symposium Tomorrow At Bomadi, As Angadi, Egbebo, Combolus, Ekpebide, Ogbo, Etukeyei, Others To Grace The Occasion

Francis Tayor

Warri____ A Niger Delta based social cultural and political association known as the Progressive Ambassadors of Niger Delta (PAND) has finished plans to hold her maiden symposium/launching of almanac tomorrow 28th December, 2019 at NPA playground Bomadi, the headquarters of Bomadi Local Government Area of Delta State.

The event which is scheduled for both day and night, whereby humanitarian services will take place during the day. While Award presentation/launching of almanac will kick off by 3:00pm till done. Music to be supplied by Evinson John, aka the Young Prince. Other guest artists includes; Classic and Stylist Okpokuapran, Star Boys and other side attractions.

Meanwhile, on that day, a lecture would be delivered at the occasion by a renowned broadcaster and illustrious son of ljaw nation, Mr. Victor Ebipade Ayabotu, in accordance with the Theme of the Programme: " Peaceful Co-Existence As A Panacea For Development ln The Niger Delta", (Ijaw Nation as a Case Study.)

According to the President of the association, Comrade Ganagana Theophilus Tamarauebi stated that, the association will embark on some charity works, as well as youth empowerment programmes on that day. He noted that PAND is a social cultural and political association with the aims of advocating for peaceful coexistence, good governance and sustainable development in the Niger Delta region. The statement further adds that, the association was formed by selected youths cut across the nine States of Niger Delta, South-South Nigeria.

However, it will interest the you to note that the occasion is billed for under the distinguished chairmanship of
Hon. Combolus Ekisah,
Vice Chairman Burutu Local Government Council. While Hon. Ogbo Afesuku, SA to the Governor of Bayelsa State will be the Vice Chairman of the day.

Meanwhile, Comrade. Loveth Timothy, IYC Woman Leader Western Zone will be the Chairlady. While Chief (Mrs.) Awini, alias Bomadi Mama is the Mother of the day.

Spiritual Father of the Day is His Lordship, Bishop Hycinth Egbebo (Bishop Bomadi Diocese). While HRM. Godspower Oporomor, the Pere of Kerebiri Mein Kingdom will be the Royal Father of the Day

Special Guest of Honour,
Hon.(Mrs) Biripu, Vice Chairperson Bomadi L.G.A. Oweilaemi Pereotubo (Esq.), President Ijaw Youth Council, IYC Worldwide.

Chief Launcher:  Hon. (Amb) Gen. Preye Ekpebide, SSA to Delta State Governor on Security.

Chief Awardee/Grand Patron: Hon. William Angadi, Executive Chairman Bomadi L.G.A, Delta State.

Patron/Awardee: Hon. Etukeyei Gbenekepreye, Member Delta State Water ways/Land Security Committee

Legal Adviser/Awardee: Barr. Ganagana Ebanor, Principal Counsel Maria & Ololokeme Chambers.

Chief Host: Hon. Henry Gomeromo, Chairman Bomadi Federated Community.

Host: Comr. Ganagana Theophilus Tamarauebi (President) and
Comr. Nicholas Akiama Okpai (Speaker).

The general public is hereby specially invited to come and grace this historic event, noting that there shall be a lot of fanfare, food and assorted drinks for the merriment of all participants at the occasion, the statement adds.

Just-In: Shocking As President Buhari Obeys Court Order For The First Time, Releases Former NSA, Col Sambo Dasuki From DSS Detention After Four Years

Just-In: Shocking As President Buhari Obeys Court Order For The First Time, Releases Former NSA, Col Sambo Dasuki From DSS Detention After Four Years

Francis Tayor

Abuja____ The former National Security Adviser (NSA), to Ex-President Goodluck Jonathan, Colonel Sambo Dasuki (rtd), has been released from the custody of the Department of State Services after spending more than four years in detention.

Dasuki was released by the Department of State Services (DSS) on Tuesday 24th December, Christmas eve in Abuja, shortly after Sowore was released following the directives of the Federal Government.

A Senior Advocate of Nigeria (SAN) and lawyer to the former NSA, Ahmed Raji, confirmed the release of his client Colonel Sambo Dasuki to newsmen at about 8:50pm in Abuja.

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President Buhari Sympathises With Ex-President Jonathan Over Attack On His Otuoke’s Home, Assures Nigerians Of Adequate Protection Of Lives And Properties

President Buhari Sympathises With Ex-President Jonathan Over Attack On His Otuoke’s Home, Assures Nigerians Of Adequate Protection Of Lives And Properties

Francis Tayor

Abuja____ President Muhammadu Buhari, on Tuesday, put a call through to his predecessor, Dr Goodluck Jonathan, to sympathise with him over the attack on his Otuoke country home in Bayelsa. The statement also commiserated with the families of the dead soldier and the injured during attack.

In the telephone conversation, Buhari expressed sadness over the “tragic and unfortunate attack,” during which a gallant soldier lost his life.
“While commending the soldiers on guard for bravely repelling the attack, the President condoled with family members as well as officers and men of the Nigerian Army over the loss of one of the guards.

“President Buhari assured that the protection of the life of the former leader and all citizens of the country will continue to be the major preoccupation of his administration,” the statement adds.

IYC Condemns Invasion Of Fomer President Jonathan's Home, Sympathises With Nigerian Army, Calls On Security Agencies To Fish Out Perpetrators

Press Release
24th December, 2019

IYC Condemns Invasion Of Fomer President Jonathan's Home, Sympathises With Nigerian Army, Calls On Security Agencies To Fish Out Perpetrators

The attack on former President Jonathan's home at Otueke is highly condemnable. The perpetrators of that dastardly act should not go unpunished. All security agencies should be on desk to fish out those hoodlums.

The Ijaw nation condemns it in the strongest term. We are calling on the neighbouring communities around Otueke to cooperate with the security agencies in order to fish out those bandits.

We sympathise with the former President and the people of Otueke. We also sympathise with the Nigerian Army for losing a gallant personnel to that criminal act of hoodlums. The Ijaw nation shared their grief. IYC is ready to partner with the relevant security agencies on intelligent gathering. We hereby direct all structures of the Council to work with the security agencies in Bayelsa State for the timely arrest of those miscreants.

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

SSA Security, Daniel Ezekiel Wishes Governor Okowa Merry Christmas, Reassures Deltans Of Delta State Govt's Commitment On Security And Infrastructural Development

SSA Security, Daniel Ezekiel Wishes Governor Okowa Merry Christmas, Reassures Deltans Of Delta State Govt's Commitment On Security And Infrastructural Development

I bring you season's greetings as we marks the birth of our Lord Jesus Christ. I also wish my boss, our amiable governor, His Excellency, Sen Dr. Ifeanyi Okowa happy Christmas and a Prosperous New year. He is a promise keeper. A governor like no other. I call him the governor general. I pray for him to keep doing his good works in the state. Deltans are proud of him. I wish him God's divine protection and guidance.
In the same vein, I wish Deltans merry Christmas and prosperous New year. I wish you peaceful celebration of Christ's birth. We are very concerned about the security and the development of our dear state, and we are counting prospects on it.

I admonished that as we celebrate Christ's birth, we should do so with the right concept of mind which is extending of Christ's love to our neighbours, wearing the heart of forgiveness and sharing what we have with them. We should endeavour to reflect on Christ's teachings and be of good citizens. Let's shun crime and turn for a new leaf. Christ is the reason for the celebration and we should do more to put smiles on the faces of our friends, relatives and neighbours.

I appreciate your cooperation in making the government of Delta state to deliver on it electioneering promises. Our governor earlier promised not to let you down. He is delivering on it. Delta is a safe haven now. Delta State is now peaceful. Many prospective investors are gradually coming now.

We have all reasons to celebrate with you. Deltans are wonderful people. We are prosperous because the state is delivering on its agenda "prosperity for all Deltans" Our SMART agenda is yielding tremendous result.

Keep hoping and trusting the ability of our amiable governor, Dr senator Ifeanyi Okowa to finish strong and keep indelible foot marks of good governance.

I pray for the peace of Christ upon every Deltan. May this season of Christ birth brings divine blessings to our lives. We hope to see you in 2020 being sound and healthy.

Signed
Comrade Ezekiel Daniel
Senior Assistant to the governor on Security, Delta State.

Agediga Bags First Delta Ijaw Comrade Community Exemplary Leadership Award, As Pondi, Mulade, Edema, Amgbaduba, Naingba, Others Eulogizes Shedrack As A Perfect Gentleman

Agediga Bags First Delta Ijaw Comrade Community Exemplary Leadership Award, As Pondi, Mulade, Edema, Amgbaduba, Naingba, Others Eulogizes Shedrack As A Perfect Gentleman

Francis Tayor

Warri____ The Executive Director of Planning, Research and Statistics (PRS) in the Board of Delta State Oil Producing Areas Development Commission (DEDESOPADEC), Amb. Comrade Shedrack Agediga has bagged to himself the first ever brown new Delta Ijaw Comrade Community Exemplary Leadership Award in recognition of his philanthropic, selfless and humanitarian services to humanity across the Niger Delta, Nigeria and beyond.

The epoch making event took place at the weekend in Warri, attracted so many dignitaries including; the member representing Burutu Federal Constituency at National Assembly, Rt Hon. Julius Pondi, who doubles as the Chairman of the event, a renowned global peace ambassador cum rights activist, Amb Comr. Sheriff Mulade, who was the guest speaker at the event, the Commissioner for Oil and Gas Delta State, Chief Emman Amgbaduba, the Chairman PDP Delta South, Chief Dr. Julius Takeme, the National President Ijaw Women Connect, Comrade Rosemary Naingba who was the Mother of the Day, Apostle Godspower Tomone, Hon. Tom Willy, Hon. Benike Joseph, the management of DESOPADEC Board, Ogulagha youth body, NABLOGS, the Press among other personalities too numerous to mentioned.

Addressing the gathering, the Chairman Central working Committee of Delta ljaw Comrade Community 2019 Maiden Symposium, Comrade Austin Ozobo appreciated everyone present to witness the occasion. He stressed that Amb. Agediga has distinguished himself from among leaders in the Niger Delta to be honoured by Delta Ijaw Comrade Community today. This award is not political neither monetary, rather it is based on Agediga kind gesture and humanitarian services to the less privileged ones in our society over the years. More persons would be recognized in our subsequent edition according to your leadership style, and how many lives you have affected positively with your God given wealths in the society. Once more, l thank you all for coming and make yourselves comfortable for the rest of the programme, Comr Ozobo stated.

Presenting the award on behalf of the group, a federal lawmaker, RT. Hon. Julius Pondi, said ” You are being given this award due to your Sterling track record on peaceful activism in developing humanity and campaign for good governance. You have touched lives in different shades and on behalf of the Delta State Ijaw Comrades family, I present this plaque to you to say thank you and to encourage you to do more to help humanity and mankind” he said.

In his response, Amb. Shedrack Agediga expressed shock over his choice by his brothers for the award. He noted that the award would encourage him to work harder by defending the truth and justice at all level through peaceful, tactical and proactive developmental agitation.

He admonished the members of the Delta State Ijaw comrade family to work harder, be proactive and objective in their agitation to help the Ijaw nation to a greater heights.

He charged them to always take their education seriously by preparing themselves academically enough to wait for opportunities, saying that modern day activism needs a well equipped and sound education to be able to tackle with the modem day challenges.

On his part, while delivering his lecture, the Guest Speaker at the event, Comrade Amb. Sheriff Mulade charged Ijaw youths to be engaged in education, saying education is the key to break the yoke of poverty, ignorance and under development. He thanked the organisers for the maiden day Ijaw symposium to address critical areas affecting the nation with the attendant challenges in Niger Delta.

He expressed displeasure of the number of Ijaw students who aspire to obtain Msc, PH.D and professorial titles. According to him, in other parts of Nigeria, Msc, PH.D holders are rampart which give the regions upper edge ahead of Ijaw nation.

He admonished Ijaws to stop the pull him down syndrome and always support one another just as the Ijaw comrades giving honour to their elder brother Amb. Shradrack Agediga in order to encourage him to do more in his capacity to help mankind and service to humanity.

In their Goodwill messages, Chairman of the occasion, Rt.Hon. Julius Pondi, Commissioner for Oil and Gas, Chief. Emman Amgbaduba, Comrade Rosemary Graham Naingba, President Ijaw Connect, Hon. Barr. John Nani have extolled the virtues of the recipient  as they described him as a perfect gentleman of uprightness, dogged fighter and above all a God fearing man who uses his God given talents and wealths to better the society through activism and service to mankind, the statement adds.

Governor Okowa's Aide Ezekiel Charges Deltans On Peaceful Yuletide Season, Visits Zone 5 AIG Yakadi On Security Alert And Intelligence Gathering

Governor Okowa's Aide Ezekiel Charges Deltans On Peaceful Yuletide Season, Visits Zone 5 AIG Yakadi On Security Alert And Intelligence Gathering

Francis Tayor

Benin____ The Senior Special Assistant on security matters to the governor of Delta State, Comrade Ezekiel Pere Daniel has charged Deltans to be peaceful during and after the festive season, stressing that His Excellency, Sen Dr. Ifeanyi Okowa is a man whose love for peace is second to non.

The SSA give the charge in Benin on Friday 20th, December 2019, during a working visit to the Assistant lnspector General of police (AIG), in charge of Zone 5, Mr. Dibal Yakadi on security alert. He noted that the visit was to commend the police boss and his men for their good works in the fight against crime, especially kidnapping, cultism and other social vices within the three states under his jurisdiction.

Comrade Ezekiel further stated that his office has come to collaborate with Zone 5 in the areas of intelligence gathering, as well as to tap from his wealth of experience in the security business. He said there cannot be good governance and meaningful development without peace in our society, hence my office will work in synergy with your office to ensure every criminal elements are flush out from their hideouts across Delta State during and after this festive season, the statement adds.

In his response, AIG Yakadi thank SSA for finding out time from his tight schedules to visit him in Edo State in order to brainstorm on security matters, which according to him is everybody business. The police chief equally give kudos to Delta State Governor, His Excellency, Dr. Sen. lfeanyi Okowa for appointing a vibrant and intelligent young man like Ezekiel into his government, which he described as a rare gesture that worths commendation.

In his words, he said; " Since l resume office in Zone 5, you are the first government appointee  to visit me. I urged you not to relent in your effort to ensure crime free society in Delta. My office has put in a lot of proactive measures across the zone, especially in this yuletide season to keep criminals at bay. We are servants of the people, our numbers are always available to the public. Call us anytime in emergency situation, our men are on ground to respond immediately. I am ready to work with your office, feel free to reach on me at any point in time for collaboration, AIG Yakadi stated."

However, climax of the meeting was presentation of award  to Comrade Ezekiel in honour of his proactiveness and contributions to the Delta State government in preaching peace across the State.

Again, Amb. Agediga Sets To Receive Exemplary Leadership Award Tomorrow In Warri, As Pondi, Askia, Mulade, Amgbaduba, Asupa, Others To Storm The Event

Again, Amb. Agediga Sets To Receive Exemplary Leadership Award Tomorrow In Warri, As Pondi, Askia, Mulade, Amgbaduba, Asupa, Others To Storm The Event

Francis Tayor

Warri____ All is now set for the big day tomorrow as 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 Exemplary leadership Award by Delta ljaw Comrade Community for his philanthropic works to humanity over the years.

The event which was earlier announced as strictly by invitation is now open to everybody who is interested to attend. The venue of the programme is taking place at Education Multi-Purpose Cooperative Society Limited Hall, Emebiren Street along Deco road Warri, by 12:p.m.

According to the organizing committee Chairman of the programme, Comrade Austin Ozobo, said the Deputy Governor of Delta State, His Excellency, Dcn. Kingsley Burutu Otuaro and Hon. Bashorun Askia Ogieh, (MD DESOPADEC) will be the Special Guests of honour. While Hon. Julius Pondi, the member House Reps representing Burutu Federal Constituency will be the Chairman of the occasion.

The statement adds 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 stressed 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 programme is now open to everybody who is interested to attend the epoch making event tomorrow.

SPDC Flow Station Shuts Down In Burutu, As Host Community Ojobo Demands Light, Scholarship, Contracts, Employment, Other Benefits

SPDC Flow Station Shuts Down In Burutu, As Host Community Ojobo Demands Light, Scholarship, Contracts, Employment, Other Benefits

Francis Tayor

Warri____ Residents of Ojobo community in Burutu Local Government Area of Delta State, on Thursday 19th December, 2019 shutdown Beneside Flow station operated by Shell Petroleum Development Company (SPDC) as a way of protest to implement their demands.

The protesters, some of whom were half-naked dressed women in their hundreds stormed the facility in speed boats and wooden canoes in the early hours of yesterday and stationed themselves on available spaces on the twin houseboats meant for staff of the flow station.

This act followed expiration of a 48hours ultimatum given to SPDC to address issues contained in a pre-existing General Memorandum of Understanding (GMoU) the company entered with the community.

Addressing newsmen at the scene of the protest, spokesperson for the protesters, Prince Doubra Baro, demanded an immediate take-off of a Community Interdependency Electrification Project (CIEP – Gas Turbine), which, according to him the community and SPDC mutually agreed upon and signed under a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) in 2001.
“We are demanding for the immediate release of the GMoU fund which is being withheld by a popular bank in connivance with SPDC.

We also demand that SPDC should revisit and implement its abandoned legacy projects as well as the immediate employment opportunities for Ojobo indigenes into SPDC at all levels which has been denied since 1971, and that EMVAL and any other subsidiary company currently operating or working at Benisede Flow Station should stop forthwith and there should be no further award of contracts to non-indigenous contractors at Benisede”, he added.

The community demanded an explanation as to when, how and where the purported June 2005 Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) Final Report of Benisede Catchment Area Field Development Plan (FDP) Phase II was carried out, a demand that due royalties are paid to Ojobo community for the illegal Horizontal Drilling at Osuopele Oil Field (OML 46) since its discovery in 1977.

Further demand by the community, “Educationally, we ask that specific scholarship quota be given to Ojobo Community indigenes that are in primary, secondary and tertiary institutions, that the Tenancy Agreement between Ojobo Community and SPDC in 1971 be renegotiated for fairness, equity and justice, and that indigenous company owners be allowed to register with SPDC.”
Efforts to speak with the Community Relations Officer in charge of the flow station, proved abortive.

We Are Vindicated By The Disbandment Of NDDC Management Board By President Buhari, Says IYC President Oweilaemi Pereotubo

We Are Vindicated By The Disbandment Of NDDC Management Board By President Buhari, Says IYC President Oweilaemi Pereotubo

Francis Tayor

We wish to express our gratitude to Mr. President, H.E, Muhammadu Buhari for graciously looking into the concerns of Niger Delta people in terminating the NDDC Management Board allegedly constituted by Mr. President. There was no way that Board would stand the test of time given the litany of cases in Courts, contesting the legality of its composition.

In fact, the Board was illegally constituted because the enabling Act was not complied with. IYC and those agitating for the right thing to be done are vindicated. President Buhari should follow the law stricto sensu when reconstituting the Management Board. He should not allow politicians to mislead him into doing their fraudulent biddings.

The Interim Management Board, no doubt is the rightful body constituted as it stands now. President Buhari has just done what is fair and just to the Niger Delta people, especially those agitating that the NDDC Act Establishment should be complied with.

IYC uses this medium to congratulate the new IMC members and calls on them to pay contractors who have completely executed their projects. The Council also commend the MD of the IMC for supervising projects to ascertain their completion before making payments to the contractors. That is the step some previous board failed to carry out.

The Council further calls on the forensic auditors to dig very deeply into the management of the Commission since 2001 as directed by Mr. President. Whoever found culpable should be exposed accordingly.

IYC on its part has pledged to work with the forensic auditors, the IMC and the presidency to ensure that the rampant corruption in the Commission is tamed.

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

Burutu Insecurity: Nigeria Police Kill Four Suspected Notorious Sea Pirates Terrorising Delta And Bayelsa Creeks

Burutu Insecurity: Nigeria Police Kill Four Suspected Notorious Sea Pirates Terrorising Delta And Bayelsa Creeks

Francis Tayor

Warri_____ At least four suspected sea pirates have been shot dead by operatives of the Delta State Police Command.
The gunmen, who have been terrorizing residents of Burutu and neighbouring communities along the Delta creeks sharing boundary with Bayelsa state. The pirates were ambushed by the police crack team on Wednesday 18th December, 2019.

The State Police Command through the Police Public Relations Officer (PPRO), Onome Onovwakpoyeya, confirmed the killing of the four unidentified gunmen. Onovwakpoyeya, a Deputy Superintendent of Police (DSP), disclosed that one of the gang members escaped with bullet wounds.
“Five of them were shot but four were gunned down. But one escaped with bullet wounds. Then the other four were rushed to the hospital. On the way, they died. They were unidentified pirates.”

It will interest you to note that, the suspected sea pirates were returning from an operation where they had ambushed passenger boats and dispossessed the occupants of their belongings before meeting their waterloo.

It was further gathered that a police crack team attached to the Delta State Government Waterways Security who were on patrol in the area were responsible for the killing of the hoodlums.
Over ten riverine communities along the Ramos River had been reportedly terrorized by the suspected pirates, who apart from stealing and kidnapping, rape their women.