Security: Ezekiel Salutes Gov. Okowa On The Successful Establishment Of 63 Brigade Asaba, Commends The Head Of Command, Brig Gen.l.M. Jallo For A Job Well done

Security: Ezekiel Salutes Gov. Okowa On The Successful Establishment Of 63 Brigade Asaba, Commends The Head Of Command, Brig Gen.l.M. Jallo For A Job Well done

Francis Tayor

Asaba_____ The Senior Special Assistant to the Executive Governor of Delta State on Security Matters, Comrade Ezekiel Daniel has felicitated with Brigadier General I.M. JALLO on the occasion of the successful setting up of 63 Brigade Command in Asaba, Delta State Capital.

According to Ezekiel, said;  "l strongly believe that with the establishment of 63 Brigade, Nigerian Army will help in curbing some security challenges facing our dear state. I must equally use this opportunity to say a big thank you to my boss and our amiable Governor, Senator Dr. Ifeanyi Okowa for given both financial and moral support for this command to see the light of the day. My reason for visitation today is to seek for a synergy between your command and my office for the stronger Delta Agenda of His Excellency to be more impactful in the lives of Deltans .

Comr. Daniel Ezekiel  equally urged 63 Command Asaba Delta state to be more drastic and proactive in tackling killer herdsmen who goes about slaughtering innocent people in their homes and farm land in the state".

In his reaction, the  Brigadier General I.M. JALLO thank comrade Ezekiel Daniel for deeming it fit to visit the command and promised to work with him for the well being of the state. He equally made it known that criminal elements hiding under herdsmen to commit all manners of atrocities shall meet their waterloo soon. He therefore, wished the pragmatic SSA a safe journey back to his base, the statement adds.

Amb. Mulade Congratulates Otuaro As He Bags Niger Delta Peace Ambassador Award, Describes Him A Man Of Great Strides And Pace Setter

Amb. Mulade Congratulates Otuaro As He Bags Niger Delta Peace Ambassador Award, Describes Him A Man Of Great Strides And Pace Setter

Francis Tayor

Warri____ A foremost leader and Peace Ambassador in the Niger-Delta, the National Coordinator of Center for Peace and Environmental Justice (CEPEJ), Comrade Sheriff Mulade has congratulated the Deputy Governor of Delta State, His Excellency, Barr. Kingsley Burutu Otuaro on his Award by the Daily Independent Newspaper as Peace Ambassador of the Niger-Delta.

Comrade Sheriff, in his encomium mood stated that the Deputy Governor is a man of honour, great strides and of peace especially when we reflect on his contributions to peace building among the Ijaws, Urhobos and  Itsekiri's in Delta State, he noted that his thirst for peace is also visible in the existing peace in Delta, Bayelsa, Edo, Rivers State, Niger-Delta and Nigeria in general.
It is remarkable to emphasize that he is the tripod of the present peace being enjoyed by the three (3) Warri LGAs.

Comrade Mulade commended the personal effort of His Excellency the Deputy Governor of Delta State Barr. Kingsley Burutu Otuaro, in ensuring that peace returned to the troubled regions during the Warri crisis, according to him, "the Deputy Governor has done so much in peace building across the States of Niger-Delta and Nigeria in general, noting that during the Warri crisis some years back, he played a vital role in ensuring that the crisis ended and peace returned and has ensured till date that peace is maintained and sustained.”

Mulade called him “a true Man Of Honour, peace maker, problem solver, pace setter and intriguing is his giant strides in finding solution to problems and in the process keeping and promoting peace.”
“ I could say, this award is not just deserved, it is also delayed because he has been working for peace for a very long time"

Comrade Sheriff Mulade while attributing praises and recounting the peace building involvements by the Deputy Governor across the Niger-Delta also said, " Kingsley Otuaro is a leader that all should emulate and strive to become, because his personality and ability to solve and Manage problems is unmatched, we all know that  peace is not easy to attain, it is  expensive and difficult to acquire and sustained, so the Peace Ambassador Award to His Excellency Barr. Kingsley Burutu Otuaro by Daily Independent Newspaper is well deserved", Amb. Mulade stated.

Ijaw Matters: Don't Attack My Fellow Musicians On Social Media Because Of My Kingship Crowning Occasion, Grandmaster Pereama Freetown Charges Fans Worldwide

Ijaw Matters: Don't Attack My Fellow Musicians On Social Media Because Of My Kingship Crowning Occasion, Grandmaster Pereama Freetown Charges Fans Worldwide

Francis Tayor

Yenagoa_____ A head of the forthcoming crowning ceremony of Chief. Pereama Freetown as the ' Numou Pere 11' of ljaw Highlife Owigiri music, Grandmaster has cautioned his friends, loved ones and fans all over the world to remain calm and stop exchanging words with those against his kingship interest on the pages of social media.

Chief. Pereama gave the charge this morning at about 10: 18am through phone call with our reporter Francis Tayor, said there is nothing good in life that comes easy without opposition. Chief. Pereama stressed that if one is pursuing something valuable in life without any challenge, that means the thing is not important.

According to him, said; " We are all one and the same ljaw people. Everybody cannot be your friend neither support your opinion. If everyone love and support you, that means you are a fool. Let my music kingship matter should not prompt any of you my fans to insult other ljaw musicians that are opposed to my interest. Even in a circular Nigeria politics, the political leaders of different parties will be exchanging blow, attacking one another before and during election.

Thereafter elections and swear-in, you will see those leaders that where once fighting one another on the pages of Newspapers and national Tv will be dinning and winning together, thereby exposing the innocent followers to unnecessary risk before their opponents in the society."

" l love you so much as my fans and I don't want you to be a victim of circumstances, hence l am appealing to all of you to ignore whoever that insults me or opposes my kingship ambition on the social media. If you really love me as my fans, pls ignore them and let's make the day a very colourful one, Chief. Pereama stated."

However, it will interest the general public to note that, Grandmaster, Chief. Pereama Freetown would be crowned as king of ljaw owigiri highlife music as " Numou Pere 11" of ljaw nation, in order to occupy the vacuum space created after the demise of late Dr King. Robert Ebizimo. The date for the crowning is on the 25th March, 2020 at Latik Hotels, off Inec road, Kpansia Yenagoa Bayelsa State.

IYC : Ngbilebiri Clan Youths For Good Leadership Throws Weight Behind Comr. Telema For National President IYC

IYC : Ngbilebiri Clan Youths For Good Leadership Throws Weight Behind Comr. Telema For National President IYC 

Francis Tayor

Warri_____ As the ljaw Youth Council elections draws closer, a group under the aegis of Ngbilebiri Clan Youths For Good Leadership (NCYFGL) in Burutu Local Government Area of Delta State, has endorsed the immediate pass Vice President of Ijaw Youth Council, Comrade Telema Koroma Pollyn for National President, stressing that Telema has done well for ljaw nation under different capacity. As former Clan Chairman as well as Vice President, he has what it takes to lead Council effectively.

Speaking to our reporter, Francis Tayor yesterday 10th March, in Kiagbodo, the headquarters of Ngbilebiri Kingdom, the leader of the group, Comrade Ebikebina Jasper, said Telema leadership antecedents prompted their support for him. He remains the best candidate and stands tall among the various aspirants vying for the President of Council.

" We have consulted widely and the chorus of the song says Telema is the right man for the job. Therefore, we called on all ljaw youths and the potential delegates from Eastern, Central and Western zone to make the right choice by voting Comrade Telema Koroma Pollyn as the next President in order to catapult council to the level, the group stated."

Delta PDP Congratulates Party Members Over Successful Peaceful Conduct Of Ward Congresses Across The State, Charges APC To Emulate PDP

Delta PDP Congratulates Party Members Over Successful Peaceful Conduct Of Ward Congresses Across The State, Charges APC To Emulate PDP

Francis Tayor

Asaba_____The Delta State PDP has congratulated its members over the peaceful, hitch-free and collectively accepted ward congresses in the State last weekend and expressed satisfaction over the large turnout of party faithful across the State on Saturday, March 7, 2020, for the very successful exercise.

This commendation was contained in a statement by the State Publicity Secretary, Delta PDP, Dr. Ifeanyi Osuoza, who also charged PDP members to exhibit a higher level of party unity and purpose in the forthcoming Local Government Congresses and even urged the opposition All Progressives Congress, APC in the State to emulate the PDP and embrace peaceful conduct in its electoral processes.

Dr. Osuoza said: “The Delta State PDP is very delighted with the peaceful, organized and well coordinated conduct of our ward congresses and the large turnout which heralded the exercise. This is a clear indication of our unrivaled popularity and acceptance by Deltans and it has once again consolidated our avowed philosophy that power belongs to the people, which we have continued to preach and uphold in the State.

"We heartily congratulate and commend our congress committees, stakeholders and members for their large turnout across the State and applaud them for living up to expectations, while charging our members and party faithful to be more peaceful, committed and organized with the same unity and sense of purpose in the forthcoming Local Government Congresses, urge the opposition All Progressives Congress, APC, to emulate our well organized Congresses and embrace peace, whenever they decided to stop fighting amongst themselves and conduct their own congresses.

PDP! Power to the People.

Dr. Ifeanyi M. Osuoza
State Publicity Secretary
PDP, Delta State.

Chief. Igbegbe Congratulates Otuaro As He Bags Niger Peace Ambassador Award, Describes Him As An Icon Of Peace In Nigeria

Chief. Igbegbe Congratulates Otuaro As He Bags Niger Peace Ambassador Award, Describes Him As An Icon Of Peace In Nigeria

Francis Tayor

Warri____ A foremost Niger Delta freedom fighter and a chieftain of the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP in Warri South-West Local Government Area of Delta State, Alaowei Friday Igbegbe has congratulated the Deputy Governor of Delta State, His Excellency, Barr Dcn. Kingsley Burutu Otuaro on his Award as the Peace Ambassador of Niger Delta bestowed on him by the Independent Newspaper, describing Otuaro as an lcon of peace in Nigeria who led Delta state government delegation to the Creeks in 2016 to calm down the ruthless Niger Delta avengers that almost crumbled Nigeria's economy.

Chief. Igbegbe made the statement yesterday at Ogbe-ljoh Warri Kingdom, exonerated the leadership charisma of Delta state Deputy Governor Otuaro, stated that His Excellency has made ljaw nation proud for always pursuing peace in Niger Delta and Nigeria at all time.

According to him, said; "Your Excellency, you deserve this award and honour from the Independent Newspapers as Peace Ambassador of the Niger Delta.

This award is a testament that your peace building initiative over the years speaks volume for you. It is very timely for a man that has given all he has for the peace and progress of a region that was once in a volatile situation with armed struggle.

Your tour to the creeks in 2016 and engaging all stakeholders that led to the peace and security we enjoy today unfold your place as an Icon of peace in Nigeria. This is the beginning of more recognitions to come your way, Alaowei lgbegbe asserted."

Security: Alaowei Friday Igbegbe Salutes South South Governors For Proposed South-South Region Security lnitiative, Says Nigeria Is No Longer Safe For Living

Security: Alaowei Friday Igbegbe Salutes South South Governors For Proposed South-South Region Security lnitiative, Says Nigeria Is No Longer Safe For Living

Francis Tayor

Warri____ A foremost Niger Delta freedom fighter and a chieftain of the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP in Warri South-West Local Government Area of Delta State, Alaowei Friday Igbegbe has lauded the South South Governors for taking the bold step to initiate the South South Region Security Outfit, stressing that the idea is a welcome development that is long over due.

Chief. Igbegbe in a Press Statement dated 9th March, 2020 noted that Nigeria is no longer safe due to rampant proliferation of small firearms into the country. He stressed that with the setting up of South South Region Security outfit, most of our restive youths out there would be fully engaged to secure our communities, thereby providing enabling environment for our multinational oil companies to operate peacefully.

According to Igbegbe, said; " l must commend our southern Nigeria Governors for the prompt meeting held at Asaba last week in order to provide adequate security for her citizens.

This is a right step in the right direction. Nigeria is too big to the extent that the federal government security agencies cannot meet up with the security challenges. With the introduction of state community policing, the youths of host communities will help to secure their environment from foreign invasion.

I therefore, charged our South South Governors to fasten up the process and launch the security outfit, so as to complement federal government efforts in the fight against crime in our society, Alaowei Igbegbe stated. "

Just-ln: Massive Protest Rocks Yenagoa As Delta State Timber Dealers Accuses Bayelsa State Deputy Speaker, Hon. Mike Ogbere Of Extortion With Illegal lmposition Of Tax

Just-ln: Massive Protest Rocks Yenagoa As Delta State Timber Dealers Accuses Bayelsa State Deputy Speaker, Hon. Mike Ogbere Of Extortion With Illegal lmposition Of Tax

....... Calls On lmmediate Intervention Of Gov. Okowa, Douye Diri Of Delta And Bayelsa State For Peace To Reign

Francis Tayor

Yenagoa_____ A group of able business men under the aegis of Timber Dealers Association of Nigeria, Burutu Local Government Area Chapter, Delta State, has appealed for quick intervention of Governor Ifeanyi Okowa of Delta State and his Bayelsa State Counterpart, Sen. Douye Diri over what they described as massive extortion of its members along Ekeremor river by a group of persons allegedly to be fronting for the Deputy Speaker of Bayelsa State House of Assembly, Hon. Micheal Ogbere.

The group in a peaceful protest stated that the appeal became necessary to avert civil unrest as there was already palpable tension in the area following the harassment and violence suffered by their members in the hands of persons said to be collecting revenue for Forest Produce for Bayelsa State government, even when they operates in the shores of Delta State.

The protesters carrying placards with different inscriptions written, “Allow us to do our legitimate business without stress and intimidation”, “We can no longer accept this illicit oppression from Ekeremor, Bayelsa state”, “Deputy Speaker, Bayelsa State House of Assembly tell your boys to stop the illegal tax”, “Diri, Okowa, save our soul”, “Enough is Enough”, “We are peace loving Deltans, Allow us to do our business”, noted that they only pass through the Ekeremor rivers which shares natural boundary between Burutu in Delta and Ekeremor in Bayelsa State to their destinations.

The spokesperson, Mr Peres Pereotukefiye, stated “Bayelsa State Government was said to had awarded a contract to Simonado Ventures, a company owned by the Deputy Speaker, Bayelsa State House of Assembly, Mr Micheal Ogbere to collect revenue on Forest Produce from Ekeremor loading point. The contract is to collect revenue from a loading point which is in the land and not to harass moving vessels in the river to offloading points. Ekeremor river shares natural boundary between Burutu in Delta and Ekeremor in Bayelsa. We are Deltans and do our business on Delta shores and not Ekeremor or Bayelsa, but ply the river to our destinations. We see no reason for the Bayelsa Deputy Speaker to be using Bayelsa government as a tool to perpetuate and foster illegal collection of tax from us through his fierce looking, arm wielding stooges”.

Continuing “the antecedents of these boys in the river is causing a lot of hardship that we can no longer condone.The boys extorts from our members over four hundred thousand naira on daily basis. For every load of between a thousand and five thousand woods, they collect thirteen to sixty five thousands naira. We are condemning the activities of these boys for breach of contract and encroachment. We therefore called on the government of Bayelsa and Delta State to intervene and nip the broad day robbery in the bud to avert civil unrest. Every relevant stakeholder should come to our rescue. The Deputy Speaker should call his stooges to order to avoid breakdown of law and order. We are peace loving Deltans who pleasures in going about our business and not to be pushed to civil unrest”.

Mr. Peres explained that the peaceful protest was to draw attention of the Bayelsa and Delta States government and other stakeholders to the threat to peace in the localities, stressing that any attempt to force them out of business they had been into over the years would be resisted.

Amb. Agediga Lauds Otuaro As He Bags Independent Newspaper Niger Delta Peace Ambassador Award Of The Year

Amb. Agediga Lauds Otuaro As He Bags Independent Newspaper Niger Delta Peace Ambassador Award Of The Year

Francis Tayor

Warri_____ The Executive Director Planning, Research and statistics Desopadec, Comrade Shedrack Agediga has Congratulated the Delta State Deputy Governor, Barr. Kingsley Burutu Otuaro on his honour by the Independent Newspaper as Peace Ambassador of the Niger Delta.

Agediga in a Press Statement dated 7th March, 2020 extol the leadership qualities of the Deputy Governor Barr. Kingsley Otuaro, stated that the His Excellency has continually protected the interest of the Niger Delta at all time.

According to him, said; "Your Excellency,  you deserve this rare honour from the Independent Newspapers as Peace Ambassador of the Niger Delta.

This award is very auspicious, timely and befitting for a man that has given his all for the peace and progress of a region embroiled in restiveness with armed agitation before now.

Your traversing the creeks and engaging all stakeholders that led to the peace and security we enjoy today underscores your place as an Icon of peace indeed. This is the beginning of a greater glory ahead, Amb. Agediga asserted."

PDP Ward Congress: CEO Kiagbodo Mein Voice, Godswill Mejuya Congratulates Okosuye Akpos As Chairman Elect PDP Ngbilebiri Ward 8, Describes Him As A Leader With Impeccable Character

PDP Ward Congress: CEO Kiagbodo Mein Voice, Godswill Mejuya Congratulates Okosuye Akpos As Chairman Elect PDP Ngbilebiri Ward 8, Describes Him As A Leader With Impeccable Character

Francis Tayor

Warri_____The Chief Executive Officer (CEO) Kiagbodo Mein Voice, Comr. Mejuya Godswill Tamaradoubra has joined other well wishers to congratulates the PDP Ngbilebiri Ward 8 Chairman elect, Mr. Okosuye Akpos on his well deserved victory as the Chairman PDP Ngbilebiri Ward 8.

The CEO, Comr. Mejuya noted that the victory of Okosuye Akpos is reassuring, as an unprecedented boost to the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP as well as for the collective benefit of the people of Ngbilebiri ward 8 at large.

He described Okosuye Akpos as an outstanding leader who devotes his time, energy and resources towards the stability, growth and dominance of PDP in Ngbilebiri ward 8.

He reiterated that Okosuye Akpos is a serious minded leader, a man with impeccable character who brings to bear excellence, uniqueness, success, progress, fulfillment and takes every assignment given to him with the utmost seriousness.

Mejuya further expressed confidence that okosuye’s emergence as the Chairman of PDP Ngbilebiri ward 8 is yet another opportunity to improve the voting strength of the ward.

" On behalf of my team, l felicitates with Okosuye and prays God to grant him the wisdom and strength to excel in his assignment, Mejuya stated."

PDP Ward Congress: Prince Kelvin Perekeme Elected Chairman Ward 7 Ayakoromo, As He Commends Ward Leaders, PDP Family For Peaceful Congress

PDP Ward Congress: Prince Kelvin Perekeme Elected Chairman Ward 7 Ayakoromo, As He Commends Ward Leaders, PDP Family For Peaceful Congress

Francis Tayor

Warri_____ The Peoples Democratic Party, PDP Ward 7 Ayakoromo in Burutu Local Government Area of Delta State, yesterday 7th March, 2020 has elected Prince. Kelvin Perekeme as the Chairman of the Ward according to the party guidelines and directives.

Prince Kelvin who was unanimously adopted and worn the election unopposed with six votes, thank and appreciated Ward 7 PDP leaders as well as Ayakoromo PDP family for given him the opportunity to serve the party under the capacity as Chairman. He expressed satisfaction over the peaceful conduct of the Congress, noting that he will not disappoint the leaders and the entire Ward 7 PDP family for the responsibility bestowed on him.

According to him, said; " My regime as Chairman of our great party Ward 7 will witness tremendous change and greater development. I will operate a collective responsibility whereby everybody's opinion will be respected. I want to assure my leaders that l will remain loyal and work harder for the progress of the party. My regime will carry everybody along, that is, 'you chop l chop government'. All l need is your cooperation and support, Prince Kelvin Perekeme noted."

However, the official inauguration and swear- in ceremony will take place on 21st March, 2020 at PDP Secretariat, Burutu Local Government headquarters, Burutu lsland. Thereafter, reception at Ward 7 headquarters, Ayakoromo Federated Community, Ayakoromo, the statement adds.

Meanwhile, he was elected alongside other sixteen officials. Among them are;

1. Chairman- Kelvin Perekeme
2. Vice Chairman- Alex Orounane
3. Secretary- Miens Brialade
4. Woman Leader- Doris Ogboye
5. Youth Leader- Ebizimo Tamani
6. Ass. Sec- David Yeidi
7. Organising Sec- Timi Yingomone
8. Treasurer- Maxwell Eteimene
9. Publicity Sec- Charlse Oyinbi Onduku
10. Legal Adviser- Barr. Wenebokefe Obiri
11. Auditor- Ebikeme Obosu Pere
12. Financial Sec- lsaac Ozobo
13. Ayafou Oweikeyor- Ex-officio
14. Kudubu Brisibe- Ex-officio
15. Ebiarede Kitua- Ex-officio
16. Rose Ogbolakumo- Ex-officio
17. Field Eyenanaotu- Ex-officio and the three Ad-hoc delegates as follows:
1. Oweizide Eneyezitua
2. Tukpe.N.Oroso and
3. Chief.C.C.Apiakise respectively.

Amnesty: Don't Appoint Desperate Politicians, Glorified Militant Leaders To Head Amnesty Office, Ex-Niger Delta Agitators Tells President Buhari

Amnesty: Don't Appoint Desperate Politicians, Glorified Militant Leaders To Head Amnesty Office, Ex-Niger Delta Agitators Tells President Buhari

....... "We Need Visionary Neutral Person To Head The Office"

Francis Tayor

Warri____ Former Niger Delta agitators under the aegis of Ex- Niger Delta Freedom Fighters (ENDFF), led by self styled General Agbobulagha Ebube has urged President Muhammadu Buhari to repositioned the Presidential Amnesty Programme (PAP) by appointing an independent visionary leader from the creeks of Niger Delta to head the office.

Speaking with news men in Warri yesterday, Gen. Agbobulagha expressed disgust that social media is proliferated with campaign of those desperate for the office, adding that politicizing the programme is inimical to the purpose of the Amnesty programme.

Agbobulagha also noted that the agitations to develop the Niger Delta region by formerly armed agitators necessitated the Amnesty programme. It should be recalled that civil society group played  major role by creating awareness and educative programmes which created the idea that led to the programme.

Agbobulaga express regrets that Professor Charles Dokubo was suspended following series of petitions. However, it should not serve as an opportunity to some glorified militants and political godfathers to use political means to lobby for the sensitive position
no matter how close they are to the corridor of power at the presidency.

Political lobbying from those connected to militant camps, groups or leaders in the Niger Delta is just a ploy to tune the presidency toward appointing their stooges and earn them the platform to energize militancy.

The presidency must not create room for superiority contest, insecurity that will plunge the programme into monumental failure.

The presidency must disregard calls from clandestine network of his political appointees with unholy mission.

A civil society leader from the creeks of Niger Delta, someone unabashedly devoted to peace advocacy using prerequisite sagacity to galvanize the amnesty programme on the pedestrian of success is what we need to handle the Amnesty office, Gen. Agbobulagha stated.

Birthday Celebration: Onduku Felicitates With Comrade Austin Ozobo @ 40, Calls On Bayelsa Gov. Douye Diri, Joseph Evah, Tompolo, Other Well Meaning ljaw Leaders To Empower Him Economically

Birthday Celebration: Onduku Felicitates With Comrade Austin Ozobo @ 40, Calls On Bayelsa Gov. Douye Diri, Joseph Evah, Tompolo, Other Well Meaning ljaw Leaders To Empower Him Economically

Francis Tayor

Warri_____The Chief Executive Officer (CEO) and Publisher of Niger Delta Mirror news online, Comrade Oyinbi Onduku has congratulated a brother friend, a politician and renowned Niger Delta human rights activist, Comrade Prince. Austin Ozobo as he celebrate his 40th birthday today.

Comrade Onduku in his birthday goodwill message, called on the Executive Governor of Bayelsa State, His Excellency, Sen. Douye Diri to consider Ozobo in his cabinet to continue his good works for ljaw nation, noting that Austin Ozobo has tried his best for the protection of Niger Delta people, especially the ljaws through his advocacy for good governance as well as the fight against Nigerian government over the incessant bombardment of ljaw communities.

Comrade Onduku also draw the attention of a foremost Niger Delta born Lagos based human rights activist cum philanthropist, Super Comrade Joseph Evah, GOC, High Chief. Government Ekpemupolo alias Tompolo and ljaw leaders/politicians in general to empower Austin Ozobo for the sacrifices and good works he had rendered for the general interest of ljaw nation over the years.

According to Oyinbi Onduku, "said Comrade Austin Ozobo, is a true selfless ljaw blooded intellectual freedom fighter who has used his NGO, the Ijaw Peoples Development Initiative (IPDI), to fight against Nigerian oppressive government, as well as the multi national oil companies on ljaw people. He has contributed immensely  to the development of ljaw communities at large through series of publications on national dailies. Ozobo's contributions to the plight and development of ljaw nation is very obvious and endless, hence he deserves to be empowered economically by every well meaning ljaw illustrious sons and daughters, so as to enable him continue his good works to humanity".

In his birthday message, Onduku described him as a dedicated true ljaw son who is always committed to whatever he does for the development and freedom of his people at the Nigerian oppressive government.

Onduku also added that Austin Ozobo at the same time worked very hard to ensure that every ljaw freedom fighters under the wanted list of Nigerian government regain their freedom. He has embarked on series of non violence protest to free all illustrious ljaw sons under Nigerian government siege.

Therefore, "l used this medium to called on the Governor of Bayelsa State, Sen. Douye Diri, Super Comrade Joseph Evah, GOC, High Chief. Government Ekpemupolo alias Tompolo and other well meaning ljaw leaders to empower Comrade Austin Ozobo economically, so as to encourage him keep the good works he had being doing for ljaw nation over the years, Onduku stated."

He however, wished Ozobo many more years of fruitful returns ahead as he add one today, the statement adds.

SUBEB: Do Not Convert Public Primary Schools To Business Centres, SUBEB Boss Sunny Ogwu Cautions Head Teachers Across Delta State

SUBEB: Do Not Convert Public Primary Schools To Business Centres, SUBEB Boss Sunny Ogwu Cautions Head Teachers Across Delta State

Francis Tayor

 In continuation of the town hall meeting by the Delta State Universal Basic Education Board (SUBEB)with head teachers in various local government areas, the Board has visited Warri South and Warri South West local government with a charge on teachers not to convert public primary schools to business centres.

The Executive Chairman of the Board Hon. Sunny Ogwu who warned against turning public schools to business enterprise, reiterated  that the Board will not condole  any form of illegal practices especially in the area of illegal fee collection either by head teachers, teachers and non teaching staff, saying that such practice was unacceptable to the Delta State Government and attracts serious sanctions.

Hon. Sunny Ogwu who was represented by the member representing Delta South Senatorial District in the Board, Mr. Paul Kurugbe reiterated the free education policy of the delta state government and implored the headteachers to be vigilant not to allow teachers under them to truncate the State Government free education programme. "We run free education programme for public primary schools in the State, let no one turn our schools into a business center".

The SUBEB Boss urged the headteachers  to always exhibit exemplary conduct and be good ambassadors of the teaching profession for the entrenchment of sound quality basic education in the State.

He assured the teachers of government's commitment to their welfare, saying that their salaries will continued to be paid regularly without delay.

Ogwu also emphasized the need for sporting activities in schools  as according to him,  it does not only contribute in the physical fitness of pupils that makes them fit for learning but help the state government to develop and discover  young talents.

He said the Board has given them mandate to embark on school enrolment drive in order to enrol out of school children back to school.

CEPEJ To Collaborate With Nigeria Drug Law Enforcement Agency To Combat Drug Abuse, As NDLEA Inspection Team Commends CEPEJ For Good Works And Organized Office Space

CEPEJ To Collaborate With Nigeria Drug Law Enforcement Agency To Combat Drug Abuse, As NDLEA Inspection Team Commends CEPEJ For Good Works And Organized Office Space

Francis Tayor

Abuja____ Center for peace and environmental Justice (CEPEJ), a foremost Non-governmental and Non-profit organization received a delegation of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) inspection team at her Abuja operational office on Monday, 4th March 2020.

The inspection team comprising of two NDLEA staff from PSO department in charge of NGOs and civil societies dealing in drug demand reduction Mrs. Christiana ighekpe accompanied by her assistant in charge of NGOs trainings, research and statistics enquiries, Mrs. Matsomi Fumilayo.

The inspection visit is centered on the facilitation of CEPEJ’s registration with the Agency as it is part of the agency’s policy to visit offices of intending CSOs working in the areas of drug demand reduction who wish to register with them.

While briefing the National coordinator of CEPEJ, Comrade Sherriff Mulade and his Abuja staff, Mrs. Christiana  lghekpe disclosed that the visit is to inspect and to ascertain if CEPEJ is indeed an existing, functioning and a registered civil society organization or a mere name coined for the purpose of profit making disguising to be an NGO.

Mrs. Christina reiterated that, “the inspection is to foster and facilitate your registration process with us as this is a mandatory exercise we carry out with all CSOs that intend to work with us on drug reduction activities”.

Commenting on the importance of their visit, Mrs. Fumilayo said, that the Agency will be there for CEPEJ whenever their supports are needed and also assured that NDLEA identity cards will be issued to CEPEJ staff after undergoing necessary trainings, sensitizations usually organized for members of CSOs by the NDLEA, as she further revealed some genuine ways CEPEJ can trail to forward the activities of her organization.

Mrs. Fumilayo lauds CEPEJ on their good works, clean, organized office space and environment. In her words “indeed your organization is real and from what we have seen here you can always call on us for support and we will gladly oblige you our support.

The National Coordinator on his part while appreciating the officers, expressed his intentions to collaborate with the NDLEA to combat drug abuse, buttressing on his passion for the work disclosing his intention for another courtesy call to the NDLEA Chairman and members of his team.