Ayakoromo Bridge: Gov. Okowa Has Already Made Provision In The 2020 Budget For The Completion Of The Project, Appeals To IPDI, Ayakoromo Youths For Calm

Ayakoromo Bridge: Gov. Okowa Has Already Made Provision In The 2020 Budget For The Completion Of The Project, Appeals To IPDI, Ayakoromo Youths For Calm

Francis Tayor

Asaba____ The Delta State Government has denied reports that the Ayakoromo bridge project in Burutu Council Area of the state has been abandoned.

The State Commissioner for Information, Mr. Charles Aniagwu, in a statement on Tuesday in Asaba, said the State Government was desirous of completing the project, assuring that work on the bridge will commence in the early part of the year.

The Ijaw Peoples Development Initiative (IPDI) in conjunction with Ayakoromo youths had threatened showdown with the state government over the project.

Aniagwu however, urged IPDI and Ayakoromo youths to sheathe their swords and shun their planned protest as government had already made provisions for the completion of the bridge in the 2020 budget.

“As a Government we are committed to the construction of the Ayakoromo Bridge to link communities in Ughelli South and Burutu Local Government Areas.

“The Okowa administration is concerned about the slow pace of work on the bridge and had already taken steps to fast track its completion by making enough provisions for the project in the 2020 budget.

“The State Government remains committed to the development of riverine communities in Ijawland as well as other parts of the state and will stop at nothing until we give a new lease of life to rural and coastal communities in Delta State.

“I therefore appeal to IPDI and Ayakoromo youths to tow the path of peace even as Government is doing everything possible to make life more meaningful for them.” Aniagwu stated.

Ijaw Peoples Development Initiative, IPDI Condemns Killing Of Four Soldiers, Abduction Of Four Expatriates In Bayelsa

Press Statement

6th January, 2019

Ijaw Peoples Development Initiative, IPDI Condemns Killing Of Four Soldiers, Abduction Of Four Expatriates In Bayelsa


We outrightly condmn the abduction of four expatriates and the killing of four soldiers by unknown pirates gang at Agge river in Ekeremo LGA, Bayelsa State. The expatriates were told to be working with Sterling global Nigeria limited. This is barbaric act, killing innocent soldiers is criminal. Abduction of oil workers for ransom is also a criminal offence. We condemn it in a strong term.

We are not at war at no point soldiers be killed. This is unacceptable. Ijaw communities in that area condmn the barbaric act of such miscreants. We will not hide useful information as to the where about of the abductors and their criminal hideouts.

It is our appeal that the military should spare innocent Agge, Aghoro, Agge Zion and Okubo Zion communities. The culprits be investigated and be arrested. No innocent people should be punished for the sins of some group of criminals.

We sympathize with the families of the slain soldiers and Nigerian Military. We will assist in information sharing. Those that will be found guilty should be made to face the music of the law.

It is our appeal no Community should be invaded as regards of this barbaric attacks. The criminals should be spotted out in such a way that it will not affect innoncent residents of communities such criminals may come from.
I appeal that despite the idiotic attacks, the military should remain lawful.

We want the military, other security agencies and community leaders of the area where the dastardly act is carried out in a view of bring them to book with no further delay.

Signed:
Comrade Ozobo Austin,
National President Ijaw People's Development Initiative, IPDI.

Delta 2023: Stay Clear For Ijaw, Isoko And Ndokwa Nation To Battle For Governorship, You Have Produced Governor, Ijaw Leader Dr. Angozi Tells Urhobo Nation

Delta 2023: Stay Clear For Ijaw, Isoko And Ndokwa Nation To Battle For Governorship, You Have Produced Governor, Ijaw Leader Dr. Angozi Tells Urhobo Nation

Oyinbi Onduku

Warri____ A head of 2023 guber race, a foremost Delta ljaw politician who doubles as a former Council Chairman, as well as Commissioner for Agriculture in Delta State, Dr. Braduce Amakazi Angozi has challenged Urhobo Nation to stop dancing 'Ekwe' and stay clear for ljaw, lsoko and Ndokwa ethnic groups to produce the next governor of Delta state, noting that Urhobo has produced governor for eight years in the state.

Dr. Angozi make the statement in Warri yesterday 6th January, 2020 while playing host to a team of Delta Ijaw Media Publishers, stated categorically that, there was no date in the past when the various ethnic groups in Delta State come to an agreement in zoning the governorship seat according to senatorial basis. Those Urhobos from Delta Central clamoring for 2023 as their birth right to produce the next governor of Delta state are deceiving themselves and not we the ljaws.

The ljaw political pope stressed further that, how can Urhobo Nation even think of producing governor again at a state where we have over five ethnic groups ? The ljaw, lsoko and Kwale ethnic groups have not produced governor in the state, and by right they are supposed to agitate for 2023 and not the Urhobo man. For the sake of equity, fairness and justice, l urged my Urhobo brothers to wait and allow the governorship seat go round the above mentioned three ethnic groups to taste the feel of power before Urhobo again.

Giving the breakdown of political analysis from 1999 to date in the state, Dr. Braduce stated that; " Urhobo Nation had produced the first Executive Governor of Delta State, in the person of Chief. James Ibori, who was my boss while l was a council chairman during his first tenure. Chief. Ibori served an uninterrupted two terms of eight years and handover to ltsekiri Nation, in the person of Dr. Emmanuel Uduaghan. Dr. Uduaghan also enjoyed two terms of eight years without a bit of mosquito, and handover to Okowa. Presently, the Anioma Nation under Sen. Dr. Ifeanyi Arthur Okowa is doing justice to his eight years of two terms in office. He has served five years, remaining three years to complete his tenure and go. The next in line is the ljaws to produce their governor, and thereafter the lsoko and Kwale ethnic nationality to produce their own before the Urhobo Nation can come again. It is very funny and ridiculous for the Urhobo man to clamor for governor in 2023 when they know that the governorship seat has not go round the other ethnic groups that made up Delta State. I therefore, advise my Urhobo neighbours to mellow down and work in hand with the ljaws to produce the next governor of Delta State comes 2023, Dr. Angozi asserted."

Meanwhile, Dr. Angozi thank and appreciated the Delta Ijaw Media Publishers for the good works they are doing with their various media organizations in promoting and  protecting the interest of Ijaw Nation. He said it was the Westerners, especially the Yoruba's that started making use of the media in Nigeria to promote and project their interest in order to attract development to their region. But today, the ljaws are toeing the same line, hence l am very happy to identify with you in order to encourage you for your good works. Keep it up and l bet you, the sky is your stepping stone, he stated.

However, among those ljaw media organizations present at the meeting includes; Niger Delta Mirror, Daily Watch, Focal Points, The Liberator, Gbaramatu Voice, Egbema Voice, ljaw Voice, Kpooka Reporters and Coastal Times respectively.

2020: Rt Hon. Enekorogha Preaches Peace, Unity At New Year, Charges Delta Ijaw Politicians To Shun Divisive Politics

2020: Rt Hon. Enekorogha Preaches Peace, Unity At New Year, Charges Delta Ijaw Politicians To Shun Divisive Politics

Francis Tayor

Warri___ A Former Speaker of the Delta State House of Assembly, Rt Hon. (Engr.) Franc Enekorogha has stressed the need for greater unity in Ijaw nation.

He said division and factionalism has eaten deep into her polity, particularly among the Ijaw ethnic nationality in Delta State and called on the people to embrace peace, oneness and unity of purpose.

Speaking during an event in his Warri Resident, to usher in the new year, Rt Hon Enekorogha, enjoined all to sheath sword of difference, division and factionalism and harmonize for a common front.

The former Lawmaker who was the immediate past Director General, Delta State Direct Labour Agency, noted that, evil persist when those that should speak against it are mute, saying “the people can not prevent the birds of sorrow from flying over their head but can prevent them from building a nest in their hair”.

"When two elephants fights, the earth suffers. Such is the fate of the Ijaws due to division. This is not a time for blames on who is right or wrong, or to who is to render apology, but a time where each of us needs to make frantic efforts to walk on the part of unity, peace and togetherness to achieve the desires we yearn for", He said.

Continuing "In the common court of equity and justice, no Ijaw man is free. All is guilty. We have at one point or the other offended ourselves. It is true, a house divided against itself can not stand. Unity is the remedy. It is the tent and foundation to which a people, a family and a society stay strong"  Enekorogha stressed.

The Former Speaker urged Ijaws of Delta State to borrow a leaf from the bond which existed between the tongue and the tooth, stressing “of all the confrontations that goes on, the tongue and the tooth, still unites against their common enemies amidst what is experienced. It is disheartening and quite appalling to see a family and a people that ought to be together fighting one another”.

"We must bridge the gap by letting the past behind us, take to the path of truth which is unity and put on the collective armour for what we owe for posterity. Those that sin with us will eventually sin against us. So the remedy is to turn them down for reconciliation as there lies the power, strength of courage and bond of unity" Enekorogha admonished.

He said division has stayed among the people for too long, stressing that vengeance has placed the people at same level with the enemies, and appealed to all to wake up to realities.

“Forgiveness puts us above. Let's forgive one another to move on. Rebuilding becomes vital when timely repairs is neglected. And now is such time for repairs”, Enekorogha added.

The ceremony was attended by Senator James Manager, the Chairman, PDP, Delta South, Chief Dr. Julius Takeme, Hon Asupa Forteta, retired Wing Commander, Peter Biakpara, Hon. Collins Eselemo, Hon. James Nieketein, Barr Oweilaemi Pereotubo, the Chairman, Burutu local government council, Hon Godknows Angele, Chief Julius Government, Mr. Kofee Amasuomo, Hon Arede Edeinmene and Amb. Ebitonmo Alapala among others.

2023: Deltans Have Decided To Produce Ijaw Man As The Next Governor To Succeed Okowa, Says Ijaw Political Watch Dog

Press Release
6th January, 2020.

2023: Deltans Have Decided To Produce Ijaw Man As The Next Governor To Succeed Okowa, Says Ijaw Political Watch Dog

With critical analysis, the Ijaw man is over due for Governorship in the Delta state. Ijaw man has serve other tribes to be Governor since the creation of Delta State . The good people of Delta State have to reason together to see that Ijaw man must definitely emerged the next  governor in the State .
They have patiently  waited for this time, and 2023 will unveiled as the time progresses.

Every sons and daughters of Delta State should be getting ready to install Ijaw man as the governor of the state for good governance .

The bell is gradually ringing and every leaders of the Delta South and other senatorial districts should be well prepared for Ijaw as the next Governor of the state .

Ijaw is the most blessed tribe with natural resources and one of the key populated figure in the state, and it have all the right to become the governor of the state .

Right from the time of Felix Iburu to James Ibori regime till date, the Ijaw man had been working for others in the state. Nobody should argue with Ijaw man becoming the next governor of Delta State.

We should be more United and have a mutual understanding of 2023, Ijaw man will be the one to bring out the reality of democracy in Delta State. Delta will be more transformed in the hands of Ijaw governor. Ijaw Leaders should be prepared now to take the mantle of leadership 2023 .


The Uhrobos, ltsekeris, Isokos and Delta Ibos must know that, Dr Okowa Arthur Ifeanyi will handover to Ijaw man 2023 as the next governor of the state. Ijaw man have the capacity and strong vision to transformed the state to the  next level .No tribe in Delta State should struggle with Ijaw from becoming the next governor of the state .

We should know that thinking and feeling doesn't produce action .It is only action that produces thinking and feeling .There are alot of  credible and Competent leaders of Ijaw land in Delta who have the ability to governed the state .

The good people of Delta State should understand that the common man will smile again comes 2023 through Ijaw governor .

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Signed:

Snr Comrade. Paul Akpowaide, National President IPWD. A Niger Delta Human Rights Activist.

Epileptic Ayakoromo Bridge Project, IPDI, Riverine Communities, Ayakoromo Youths Sets To Lockdown Govt House, Asaba In A Protest, Informs Gov. Okowa Ahead

Press Statement
4th January, 2019

Epileptic Ayakoromo Bridge Project, IPDI, Riverine Communities, Ayakoromo Youths Sets To Lockdown Govt House, Asaba In A Protest, Informs Gov. Okowa Ahead


It has come to our notice that Dr Ifeanyi Okowa led Government is less concern over the affairs of riverine communities. Delta State is not bankrupt or in recession that it can not continue with the Ayakoromo bridge and other laudable projects in riverine communities of Burutu Local Government area.

The bridge was first abandoned by Dr. Ifeanyi Okowa in his first tenure for two and half years after been awarded, and commencement of works at the site by his predecessor, Dr. Emmanuel Uduaghan. The development was worrisome, and the concerned Ijaw youth leaders, members of IPDI ,Ijaw activists,  Ayakoromo and riverine communities went into protest some times 2017 to draw the attention of governor Ifeanyi Okowa towards the abandoned bridge, and after the protest the governor released some money for the commencement of work on the abandoned bridge. Now the bridge project is abandoned again, no work is ongoing at the bridge site for over 7months, and so many equipments have been evacuated from the site by the company responsible for the project. It is sad that despite our contributions in his first and second term victories, the governor does not see the need to release fund to complete the ongoing Ayakoromo bridge project.

Burutu deserves better treatments especially in terms of appointment and development as the economy importance of Burutu Local Government area to Delta State can never be overemphasized. The riverine communities have been cheated in terms of appointment and development, despite it contributes 80% of the revenue that sustained the state. It is wrong to steal from Paul to pay Peter.

It will interest you to know that 98% of capital projects done with our oil resources are being sited in the upland which hardly produced 5% of such resources. We are running out of patience again. The attitude of the state government towards the laudable Ayakoromo bridge project is unacceptable, and we have decided to lockdown government house, Asaba by January 30th in protest, if nothing is done about the bridge project before the end of January.  We are giving him till January ending but if he fails to release money for the continuation of the bridge project, by January ending we will go and lock the governor inside his office in protest to express our grievances.

We want Dr. Ifeanyi Okowa to place more priority on the Ayakoromo bridge project as regards the importance attached to it. We have emphasized in several times that the bridge when completed will  connect several Uhrobo and Ijaw rural communities to the urban cities in the state, and will help to solve the transport problem among riverine communities.

We have decided as concerned leaders of Ijaw People's Development Initiative, IPDI, Ayakoromo and other riverine communities youths after an enlarged meeting to shutdown Government house, Asaba in protest, by January 30, 2020 to express our grievances to Dr. senator Ifeanyi Okowa to urgently release money for the laudable bridge project.

Signed:

Comrade Emma Keneware, National Acting Secretary, Ijaw People's Development Initiative, IPDI.

Mayor Timi Ogobiri
National Acting Spokesperson, Ijaw People's Development Initiative, IPDI.

US Soleimani's Murder, lranian President Rouhani Vows To Avenge Falling Hero, Says America Will Suffer Severe Damage

US Soleimani's Murder, lranian President Rouhani Vows To Avenge Falling Hero, Says America Will Suffer Severe Damage

Francis Tayor

Baghdad____ Iranian President Hassan Rouhani, on Saturday, visited the household of late navy commander Qassem Soleimani. Soleimani, the top of the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps’ elite Quds Force, was killed by a US airstrike on Friday.

The strike additionally killed Abu Mahdi al-Muhandis, the deputy commander of the Iran-backed militia, Popular Mobilization Forces, which not too long ago stormed the US embassy in Baghdad.
During his visit, Rouhani assured the deceased’s household that Iran will take motion towards America.

Ali Arouzi, NBC News Tehran Bureau Chief & correspondent, who's monitoring occasions carefully, disclosed this on Twitter, Arouzi tweeted: “ Iranian President Rouhani visited Soleimani’s household at their house today. Soleimani’s daughter requested Rouhani who will avenge her fathers demise, Rouhani stated Iran will definitely take revenge, the White House doesn’t realise what a giant mistake they made.
“Local militia commander Abu Muntather al-Hussaini stated 2 Hunter-killer drone fired missiles at 230mph that hit the automotive carrying Soleimani and al-Muhandis. 2nd automotive was struck by a single missile.They launched by an unmanned MQ-9 ‘hunter-killer’ drone despatched from US Centcom in Qatar.

“There is no doubt that Iran seeks retribution for the killing of Solemani but they are carefully calibrating there response. They don’t want to give a knee jerk reaction, while at the same time keeping the US anxious as to their next move.”

Spokesman of the Iranian Armed Forces, Brigadier General Abolfazl Shekarchi, stated: “Iran will reply to the US transfer assassinating Qasem Soleimani however will keep away from taking any hasty motion.
“In case of battle or any confrontation, Americans will suffer severe injury and in the event that they do any insanity, Iran’s response can be even harder, Abolfazi stated.

Your Fight Against My Brother Bukola Saraki Is Taken Too Far By Demolishing My Father's House, Gbemi Saraki Tells Kwara Gov. Abdulrazaq

Your Fight Against My  Brother Bukola Saraki Is Taken Too Far By Demolishing My Father's House, Gbemi Saraki Tells Kwara Gov. Abdulrazaq 

Francis Tayor

Illorin___ The Minister of State for Transportation, daughter of Oloye Olusola Saraki,Gbemi Saraki has cried out over the injustice done to her by the kwara All Progressive Congress, APC.
She said, APC has betrayed her by demolishing her father’s house despite her support for APC.

The APC chieftain decried the demolition of her father’s house by the same political party and government of APC, which according to her, she supported to fight her own brother, Bukola Saraki and his political party, the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), to ensure victory for the emergence of APC government in Kwara State, during the 2019 general elections.

The minister stated, she had been betrayed by the APC government in Kwara State, noting that it was unfortunate that the government of APC in the State took the battle against Bukola Saraki too far, to the extent of demolishing her father’s house.

“After fighting against my brother for you, this is all you want to pay me with, Rasaki, this is betrayal. My family house demolition by the governor is Kwara politics taken too far,” she added.

Meanwhile The Kwara State Government has given reasons for the demolition of Saraki's political home popularly known as “Ile Arúgbó” in Ilorin in the early hours of Thursday January 2, 2020.

According to commissioner of communications, Murtala Olanrewaju , the demolition began quite early to avoid 'needless' protests. He also denied claims of the state government receiving a court order stopping the demolition as he appealed to residents of the state to remain calm.

Burutu Group Felicitates With Godwin Edumogiren On Recent Appointment As SSA Community Development, Greets Gov. Okowa

Burutu Group Felicitates With Godwin Edumogiren On Recent Appointment As SSA Community Development, Greets Gov. Okowa 

Francis Tayor

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

The group also extends its appreciation to Governor Okowa as he finds Hon. Edumogiren worthy for the appointment, noting that the appointment came at the right time.

Speaking on behalf of the group, the National Coordinator, Comrade Oyinbi Onduku, said;"  Hon. Godwin Edumogiren appointment is well deserved, stressing that he worked for the reelection of Governor Okowa in office. There is the saying that, when somebody do good for you, it is expected the person is acknowledge. Hence, Godwin appointment is acknowledgement of his good work for His Excellency during the 2019 governorship election. We thank and appreciate our Governor for the appointment, and we pray for more appointments, as well as infrastructural development to Ayakoromo Community, the group stated."

Dr. Braduce Angozi Wishes Deltans A Prosperous New Year, Says He Has A Vision 2023

Dr. Braduce Angozi Wishes Deltans A Prosperous New Year, Says He Has A Vision 2023

Francis Tayor

Warri____ A former Chairman Burutu Local Government Area of Delta State, Dr. Braduce Amakazi Angozi has wished the good people of Delta State a prosperous new year, noting that he has a vision for all Deltans come 2023.

The former Commissioner for Agriculture, Delta State made the statement on his wassap account today 3rd January, 2020 reminded Deltans that 2023 is around the corner, hence he wishes them a prosperous new year ahead.

According to him, said; "
I wish you a prosperous new year. Remember 2023 is arround the corner, he stated."

However, it will interest you to note that, Dr. Braduce Angozi popularly known as the political pope, was a former governorship aspirant of Delta State under the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP but he lost to former governor, Dr. Emmanuel Uduaghan during the party primaries.

There is the popular saying that, the future belongs to those who plan and work towards it. And Dr. Braduce Angozi is ready and preparing for the future of Delta State. Let's watch out for 2023, he is up to the task at Government House, Asaba.

Burutu PDP: Group Drums Support For Hon. Tam Odogwu As Party Chairman, Appeals To Burutu PDP Caucus To Consider His Candidature

Burutu PDP: Group Drums Support For Hon. Tam Odogwu As Party Chairman, Appeals To Burutu PDP Caucus To Consider His Candidature

Francis Tayor

Warri____ A head of the forthcoming 2020 party Congress in the Peoples Democratic Party PDP, across the federation, a group under the aegis of Concerned Citizens For Izon-Ebe Development (CCFID), has drum support for Hon. Tam Godspower Odogwu for Chairman, Peoples Democratic Party PDP, Burutu Local Government Chapter, Delta State.

The group further appealed to Burutu PDP party stakeholders, especially the leaders of thought to unanimously consider Tam Odogwu Candidature for the party Chairman, pending when the incumbent Chairman Hon. Ebike Oromoni tenure will elapse. The group said considering Odogwu profile in Burutu PDP, they discovered that Tam is a core active member who has contributed his quota towards the success story of Burutu PDP family.

According to the group in a Press Statement dated 2nd January, 2020 and jointly signed by its National Coordinator and Secretary General, Comrade Oyinbi Onduku and Comr Preye Ekpegha stressed that, " Hon. Tam Odogwu is a stable, faithful and committed party member who had served and worked for the progress of Burutu PDP over the years. He is always loyal to the rules guiding the party. A believer of the word, 'Party is Supreme'."

" The group reiterated that, Odogwu never allow his personal ambition to cause disunity in Burutu PDP family. Despite his failed two attempts to represent the party and the good people of Burutu South Constituency in Delta State House of Assembly, he remains focused and lived by the rules of the game guiding party politics. There was no day he decamped from the PDP unlike what  some other aspirants do whenever they are not given party ticket to fly. Holding to the facts that, Hon. Tam Odogwu has sacrificed, as well as been consistent in the affairs of Burutu PDP, we as a group appealed to Burutu party caucus to consider him as the next party Chairman in Burutu."

However, it will interest you to note that, the man Hon. Tam God'spower Odogwu hails from Tamigbe Town, Burutu South Constituency in Burutu Local Government Area of Delta State.

Educationally, he has a Degree in political Science. First Masters Degree in Public Administration, as well as Second Masters Degree in Political Science.

He was a two time aspirant for Delta State House of Assembly Burutu South Constituency. His first attempt was 2014 but he lost to Hon. Kennedy Daubry during the party primaries. And the second attempt was 2018 but he still lost to Hon. Pullah Ekpotuayerin at the party primaries.

Meanwhile, as a result of his consistency in the party, he was nominated as a member Burutu Local Government Youth Mobilization Campaign Committee for last year 2019 general elections.

He was also made as the  General Secretary Tamigbe Ward 2 Campaign Committee during the 2019 general elections. Having tested, trusted, served and delivered faithfully for the party, it is time Hon. Tam Odogwu be given a bigger role to serve Burutu PDP as Chairman in the forthcoming 2020 party Congress, the group stated.

CEPEJ Boss, Amb. Mulade Felicitates With Nigerians At New Year, Calls For Peaceful Coexistence, Urges Politicians To Deliver Dividends Of Democracy For The Masses

CEPEJ Boss, Amb. Mulade Felicitates With Nigerians At New Year, Calls For Peaceful Coexistence, Urges Politicians To Deliver Dividends Of Democracy For The Masses

Francis Tayor

Warri____ The National Coordinator, Center for Peace and Environmental Justice CEPEJ, Comrade Mulade Sheriff has felicitated with and welcomed all Nigerians and the World at large to a brand new year 2020

In a statement issued at the CEPEJ Head Office in Warri, Delta State on behalf of the board and management of CEPEJ, Comrade Mulade said Nigeria remains a great nation and requested all to remain peaceful, law abiding and join hands with the Federal Government led by President Muhammadu Buhari to build a united and prosperous Nation.

He urged Nigerians to dedicate themselves to the service of God and humanity to build a stronger Nation

"First we must believe in our Country. No matter the challenges, I am optimistic that with determination we can collectively advance and build the Nation we desire in 2020 and beyond.

Let me also admonish our leaders, to have the people who elected them at heart and work to deliver the dividends of democracy."

In 2020 our political, Traditional and Religious leaders should please lead by example and do everything humanly possible to shun corruption and any thing that will put the nation in bad light.

Let us work together and build a positive image for the Country, I sincerely believe that there will be a turn around in 2020 he added.

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.