Delta Taskforce Evacuates Illegal Refuse Dump Site At Ogbe-Ijoh Market, Monitors Weekly Market Sanitation Exercise

Delta Taskforce Evacuates Illegal Refuse Dump Site At Ogbe-Ijoh Market, Monitors Weekly Market Sanitation Exercise

Warri_____ Delta State Taskforce on Environment has today evacuated heap of illegal refuse dump site at the popular Ogbe-ljoh market located in Warri South local government area of the state.

The operation was carried out on the early hours on Thursday 17th September, 2020 during the weekly market sanitation exercise that lasted for three hours, 7:30AM-10:AM.

Speaking during the exercise, the State taskforce Chairman, Evang. Sylvester Oromoni who was represented by the Coordinator Delta South, Comrade Kingsley Iweka and the Senior Special Assistant (SSA) to the governor of Delta State on Special Duty, Sir. Ighor Akpojotor charged the market women to keep their environment clean at all time, stressing that Gov. Okowa led administration will not tolerate a dirty environment for business.

Hon. Akpojotor stated that, as the flood season is fast approaching, it is ideal we keep our surrounding clean. 

According to him, said: " We are not here to hurt you neither to stop you from selling, but to ensure everybody who own shop here obey the weekly market sanitation exercise. For we to achieve stronger Delta, all hands must be on deck to ensure all parts of the state is keep clean and neath for healthy habitation. All we are begging you is to lock up your stores for just 3hours to clean up your business premises. Failure to do that will attract fine and your stores would be locked up for disobeying government directive, he stated."

On his reaction, the Coordinator Delta South, Comrade Kingsley lweka thank Ogbe-ljoh market women for their compliance, noting that the weekly market sanitation exercise was gear towards clean environment for healthy living. He further appreciated the Chairman and the executives of Ogbe-ljoh market for their collaborative effort in making sure the illegal refuse dump site at the market was cleared.

However, the state taskforce used the medium to called on other markets within the city of Warri and its environ to do the same in cleaning up their business premises before the taskforce hold them responsible, the statement adds.

EFCC Saga: FG Approves Establishment Of New Anti-Corruption Agency To Coordinate Recovered Looted Funds

EFCC Saga: FG Approves Establishment Of New Anti-Corruption Agency To Coordinate Recovered Looted Funds

Francis Tayor

Abuja_____ Minister of Justice, Abubakar Malami has announced that the Federal Government has approved the establishment of a new anti-corruption agency in the country.

He expressed that the new agency will be saddled with proper coordination of all recovered looted assets.

This was reportedly approved during the Federal Executive Council meeting on Wednesday.

Speaking to newsmen after the meeting, Malami who doubles as the Attorney General of the Federation gave reason for the new development.

the AGF expressed that assets recovered have been in the hands of several agencies and that better coordination will encourage international/overall coordination in recovering more looted assets.

Following this explanation, Malami announced that the new anti-corruption agency is named, ‘Proceeds of Crime Recovery and Management Agency.

He also revealed that the bill will be transmitted to the National Assembly for lawmakers to pass it into law.

Ogulagha Youths Shutdown SPDC Forcados Tank Farm Over Sack Of 50 Indigenous Workers

Ogulagha Youths Shutdown SPDC Forcados Tank Farm Over Sack Of 50 Indigenous Workers

Warri________Youths in Ogulagha Community in Burutu local Government area of Delta State has protested against SPDC on what they described as injustice, oppression and deliberate marginalization of their host community Ogulagha and its indigenes over the sack of 50 indigenous workers.

The protest is as result of the indiscriminate displacement of over 50 workers from the community.

The protesters in their large numbers blocked the entrance gate to SPDC forcados Terminal on Tuesday as early as 5:AM, thereby disrupting all oil operations at the tank farm. However, they have promised to continue the protest and shutdown SPDC if they are not call back to work and all their arrears been paid.

Speaking to news men during the protest, the Youth President of Ogulalagha Community, Mr. Anthony Waterwei expressed displeasure on the attitude of SPDC towards indigenous workers. He lamented that SPDC is taking us for granted. Don't employ up to 10% of the MoU the community entered with them.

" It's so painful that my brothers have been at home for over 9 months without salary, they sent our people home and fly in their people"

Imagine SPDC sacking Community workers for no reason. "As I speak to you, over 50 workers from the host Community has been dropped from work and have been seating at home for months"

One of the sacked staff who identify himself as Mr. ThankGod IYaragba narrated that since they were sent home, they have find it difficult to cater for their family. "SPDC doesn't care about our welfare. He stressed that SPDC is marginalizing indigenous workers"

Another protester named Deka Waterwei expressed anger over the ill treatment Community workers have been experiencing from SPDC.

Mr. Deka stated that SPDC sent us home why they fly in their brothers and sisters to occupy all the job chances in Forcados Terminal.

Meanwhile, the protesters called on SPDC and the Delta State Government to do the needful or expect a total shutdown, the statement adds.

Just-ln: Darlin Gid Tompolo's Freedom Song To Hit Record Market On Saturday 19, Urges Fans, Niger Deltans To Grab A Copy

Just-ln: Darlin Gid Tompolo's Freedom Song To Hit Record Market On Saturday 19, Urges Fans, Niger Deltans To Grab A Copy

Francis Tayor

Nigerians is to enjoy the best of good music for bumper entertainment and listening pleasure as one of the fast rising Niger Delta born Nigerian singer and dancer, Darlin Gid sets to release a single debut song titled: "Creekvibe" in honour of the king of Niger Delta freedom fighters cum peace maker, High Chief. Government Oweizide Ekpemupolo popularly known as Tompolo (GOC), as he regained freedom through the Federal High Court, Lagos on alleged trump up fraud charges against him by EFCC.

According to the Gbaramantu, Egbema and Olodi-ama ljaw born multi-talented hipop artist, Darlin Gid said the single debut song is dedicated to celebrate Tompolo's freedom cum victory at the Federal High Court Lagos, stressing that the freedom of GOC is everybody's freedom as well as Niger Deltans freedom from oppression and underdevelopment by the Nigerian government.

The PINAZA RECORDS LABEL signed artist Darlin Gid noted that the jarration blend of beat hit single track would be released on Saturday 19th, September 2020 this weekend. He therefore, charged his fans all over the globe, especially Niger Deltans to be ready and grab a copy of the original CD plate at any nearby record store in the country for a bumper entertainment as well as listening pleasure, he stated.

However, it would be recalled that, the oil-rich Niger Delta region was on Wednesday July 15th, 2020 thrown into jubilation when Justice Buba Ibrahim led Federal High Court, Lagos discharged and acquitted ex-warlord, Chief Government Ekpemupolo, aka Tompolo of all charges levelled against him by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC).

Tompolo who is highly respected in the country, especially in the oil rich Niger Delta Region where he has attracted a lot of developmental projects has been at the receiving end of the EFCC with his properties confiscated and some allegedly sold by the Commission.

The Federal High Court in Lagos on Wednesday July 15th, 2020  dismissed the entire 40 counts charges bordering on alleged N34bn fraud filed by the Federal Government against Global West Vessel Specialist Limited, a company linked to him.

Tompolo is a very peaceful person and he has the pains of his people and all Nigerians at heart. He has attracted so much attention and development to the Niger Delta Region. The people of Niger Delta are very proud of him because Tompolo and others had been in the forefront of the agitation for the development of the region.

Dr. Akpo Onduku Pays A Glowing Tribute To Former lNC President, Late Prof. Kimse Okoko

Dr. Akpo Onduku Pays A Glowing Tribute To Former lNC President, Late Prof. Kimse Okoko

.... Narrates Three Defining Moments He Had with The Emeritus Professor

Late Prof. Kimse Okoko died at age 80 this past Sunday. He was an Emeritus Professor of Political Science with the University of Port Harcourt. Among other things, Professor Okoko served as Pro-Chancellor of University of Uyo and the Niger Delta University in Wilberforce Island, Amassoma, Bayelsa State, Nigeria.

My first special encounter with him was at the Shell Petroleum Development Company (SPDC), Warri, Nigeria. This should be around 1997. He was undertaking a sabbatical assignment while I was engaged on a postgraduate research on oil companies and community relations.  He was quick and willing to assist my research by directing me to appropriate data. I later concluded my research at the Nigeria Institute of International Affairs (NIIA) in Lagos.

My second special encounter was at his office in the Department of Political Science and Administration Studies, University of Port Harcourt. This should be around 1998. I had gone there to pick up a doctoral application form. Again, he was very helpful. After a tour of the faculty, I opted back to my alma mater, which was University of Benin, to enrol for international relations. 

My third special encounter was in his hotel room in New Jersey, USA in 2006 after a Niger Delta Summit. By this time, I was residing in Miami, Florida where I had completed a degree in International Human Rights Law after my doctorate in the United Kingdom. He was interested in my coming over to join the faculty of the Niger Delta University in Bayelsa State. He requested for my CV and next was a request from the Vice Chancellor, Professor Ikporukpo. This indicated that he had forwarded my CV to the Vice Chancellor for employment. This to me was a rare honour.  I had a choice of another university, a private university in Lagos acclaimed to be the best citadel of learning in the country. By this time, I had been contacted and interviewed by a Panel of the university including the Vice Chancellor, Professor A. Obayan, the Registrar, the Dean and the Head of the Department of International Studies of Covenant University in Ota, Lagos. We had agreed for a telephone interview since I was based in the United States and it was professionally conducted.  

So, when I finally considered jumping on the plane to Nigeria, it was quite a dilemma for me to consider Covenant University or Niger Delta University. I did get to meet Professor Ikporukpo in February 2008 at the Niger Delta University and the necessary applications were made. On that day, I remember meeting a friend, Professor Augustine Ikein of Delaware State University, USA in the VC’s office and we drove together in his hired car to Port Harcourt after our activities on the working day. Professor Ikein had published one of my articles as a chapter in his book ‘Oil, Democracy and the Promise of True Federalism in Nigeria’.

This was co-authored with D. S.P. Alamieyeseigha and Steve Azaiki in 2006.

Thank God for the pastoral calling that came top in my considerations.  In all, the late Professor Kimse Okoko was a good man. When I heard of his son’s death earlier this year, I was grieved. May God’s grace and peace abound onto the entire family in Jesus name.

Pastor Akpo Onduku, PhD.

Bradford, UK.

Peace Is An Inevitable Factor For Development- Chief. Mulade, Says Aladja/Ogbe-Ijoh Peace Novelty Matches Is To Deepen Peace Process

Peace Is An Inevitable Factor For Development- Chief. Mulade, Says Aladja/Ogbe-Ijoh Peace Novelty Matches Is To Deepen Peace Process

Warri____ Dignitaries in Udu and Warri South-West Local Government Areas of Delta State and beyond turned up in their large numbers to watch the Aladja/Ogbe-Ijoh Peace novelty matches at Ogbe-Ijoh and Aladja towns on Saturday 12th and Sunday 13th Sept, 2020 respectively.

The novelty peace football matches were organized by the Aladja-Ogbe-Ijoh Peace Vanguard in collaboration with Center for Peace and Environmental Justice, CEPEJ as one of its strategies to deepen the ongoing peace process in Aladja and Ogbe-Ijoh communities.

At the Ogbe-Ijoh township playground, the Pere of Ogbe-Ijoh Warri Kingdom appreciated all the peace ambassadors for their individual and collective efforts towards restoring permanent peace to the hitherto troubled area, and released his royal blessings on indigenes of both communities. He advised everyone to key into the peace initiative and allow peace to reign. 

The Ogbe-Ijoh Warri Monarch urged the Delta State Government led by Governor Ifeanyi Okowa to bring the desired development to Aladja and Ogbe-Ijoh to boost peaceful coexistence among indigenes of the two communities.

In the same vain, HRM, the Ovie of Udu Kingdom who was ably represented by High Chief C.C Whiliki, thank and appreciated CEPEJ and Aladja/Ogbe-Ijoh Peace Vanguard for bringing this great joy and peace of unity to us and call on leaders to join hands in sustaining the hard earned peace.

For his part, the National Coordinator of Center for Peace and Environmental Justice, CEPEJ, Comrade (Chief) Mulade Sheriff, the Ibe-Sorimowei of Gbaramatu kingdom, and one of the major supporters of the peace process asserted that peace is an inevitable factor for development. 

He presented certificates of peace award to the two Royal Fathers of Ogbe-Ijoh Warri and Udu Kingdoms, the Chairmen of Udu and Warri South West Local Government Areas, amongst others for their immense contributions to the peace process, and urged others to emulate their examples.

Delta Council Poll: Engr. Clinton Declares Interest For Ward 7 Ayakoromo Councillorship, Promises To lnitiate People Oriented Programs

Delta Council Poll: Engr. Clinton Declares Interest For Ward 7 Ayakoromo Councillorship, Promises To lnitiate People Oriented Programs

Francis Tayor

Warri_____ A head of the forthcoming Local Government Councillorship elections across the State, Engr. Yerinbide Clinton Egenisuogha has declared intention to contest for Ward 7 Ayakoromo Councillorship in Burutu Local Government Area of Delta State.

Engr. Clinton made the declaration on Saturday 12th September, 2020 at Ayakoromo Community during a meeting with PDP Ward 7 Ayakoromo executive members noted that, he will initiate peoples oriented programmes when given the mandate to serve at Burutu legislative chambers.

According to him, said: " my dream for the good people of Ayakoromo is to ensure effective representation whereby the elderly, youths and our students are given proper attention. There must be a compulsory provision of monthly stipend for the eldest man and woman in Ayakoromo community. The youths would be given lCT empowerment training yearly. Our students in higher institution, secondary and primary must be supported financially. Also funds would be made available to support our market women who are unto petty trading. These and many other programmes would be initiated for the good people of Ward 7 Ayakoromo when am given the mandate to serve, Engr. Clinton stated."

Meanwhile, the man Engr. Yerinbide Clinton Egenisuogha hailed from Bigborogha family Ayakoromo. He is a graduate of Welding/Fabrication and a former Speaker Student Union Government (SUG), Delta State Polytechnic, Ogwashi-Uku.

He therefore, appealed to PDP Ward 7 leaders, elders, youths, women and the delegates to send him, stressing that he has the capacity to deliver and promised not to disappoint them when given the opportunity, he asserted.

Just-In: Coalition of Civil Society Group Give FG 2Weeks Ultimatum To Reverse Hike ln Fuel Pump Price And Electricity Tariff

Just-In: Coalition of Civil Society Group Give FG 2Weeks Ultimatum To Reverse Hike ln Fuel Pump Price And Electricity Tariff 

Rising from a meeting Nigerian youths comprising of human right activists, leaders from different fronts and civil society organizations on Saturday converged at Effurun Delta State to reach a unanimous decision for a peaceful protest against the hike in fuel and electricity prices.

The protest became necessary as a means to creatively engage the government towards being sensitive to the suffering of Nigerians.

In a meeting that was presided over by Bar. Omes Ogedegbe, Comr Israel Joe, Ozobo Austin and other civil society group leaders yielded a unanimous decision to commence the protest on the 28th September 2020.

 The Peaceful protest against government inconsiderate policies is aimed at notifying the Nigerian Federal Government that; fuel, electricity tariff hike and the water resources Bill will stifle the economy and worsen the economic woes of Nigerians.

Nigerians deserve economic, political and social independence and the government should revert downward the electricity and fuel hike.

 Important plans such as take-off point, logistics, security were addressed as well as the implementation of strategies, to make it the mother of all national protest.

The take of the point is from DSC roundabout to Efurun roundabout of the East-West federal government road.

All participants in the protest area on a patriotic and solidarity front to seek better government policies for all Nigerians.

The coalition hereby issues the federal government an ultimatum to reverse the price of fuel and electricity tariff before 28the of September 2020 or contend with the Nigerian masses.

Signed

1. Omes Ogedegbe, DG conference for the actualization of human right, CAHR.

2. Comrade Joe Isreal 

CDHR

3. Hon.Comrade Ozobo Austin president, Ijaw People's Development Initiative, IPDI.

4. Comrade Efemena Omukoro ,Youth president Uhrobo Progress Union, Union

5. Comrade Ibebe Rufus Akpobome

Director General

Youth Emancipation Movement of Africa (YEM AFRICA)

6. Amb. Ugagaoghene Oghenenyore

Director General

Revive Africa Initiative

7. Comrade Emmanuel Aregbor

8. Comrade Dennis Agori

Africa Global Youths Foundation (AGYF)

9. Comrade Emmanuel Agbobi 

CRC

10. Comrade Monday Enudi, Delta state Director of conference for the actualization of human right.

11. Comrade Kagbala Ezekiel, Focalpoint reports

12. Comrade God'stime O.J

13. Comrade Adjarho Jonathan U

14. Comrade Moses Ukere Eminado

15. Comrade Emonena Jeremiah

16. Comrade Steven Luke

17. Comrade Atiku Sunday

18. Comrade On Mnative I.

19. Comrade Lucky Emabeyere

20. Comrade Arigbe Isreal

21. Comrade Nikoro Amary

22. Comrade Igho Ogedegbe

Hon. Angele Charges Journalists On Truth, Balance Reportage, As Amb. Princewill lnspects Some Major Projects ln Burutu

Hon. Angele Charges Journalists On Truth, Balance Reportage, As Amb. Princewill lnspects Some Major Projects ln Burutu 

....Says Okowa might come to Burutu in November to commission his projects  

.....Talks on how to carry indigenous media houses along 

By Binebai Princewill 

Publisher of The Liberator Newspaper, Amb. Binebai Yerin Princewill on Tuesday   led a team which include Comr. Ebolo Sam and Comr. Anthony Demebide to pay a courtesy visit to the Chairman of Burutu Local Government Area of Delta State, Hon. Godknows Angele.

During the courtesy visit to the council Chairman in Burutu, headquarters of the Local Government, Hon. Godknows Angele, popularly known as the ability general had particularly appreciated The Liberator Newspaper on its prompt, fair, balanced and truthful reportage over the years.

Hon. Angele appreciated the young publisher for the courtesy visit, stressing that the council is happy to have hosted The Liberator Newspaper and the entire team.

The chairman had reiterated that his government will continue to partner with media practitioners with more emphasis on Newspapers that are more rooted in the Niger Delta region and beyond. 

Angele explained that he is following the foot steps of his boss, His Excellency, Sen. Dr. Ifeanyi Okowa, Governor of Delta State on the areas of development and human capital development. 

Hon. Godknows while tasking journalists to always report the truth with all sense of fairness and objectivity maintained that constructive criticism from critics even help to build a stronger and better government but noted that criticism without facts and basis also has its dare consequences.

Amb. Binebai Yerin Princewill had in his swift response appreciated the council Chairman and his gallant team for the warm reception, stressing that he feels so honoured to be hosted by the council, adding that he should always carry indigenous media houses along.

Princewiil also appreciated Comr. Pondy Ebipadeowei, chairman of Burutu community who had earlier hosted him upon arrival at Burutu, stressing that he surely appreciates the show of love. 

 

It would be recalled that the special courtesy visit to the council Chairman was well attended by almost all major stakeholders in the Local Government Executive Council. 

However, after the meeting with which series of issues where deliberated upon, the Council Chairman and his team took The Liberator Newspaper Publisher and his crew on a visit to some projects he has done within the last years of his administration. 

According to him while hinting The Liberator Newspaper when quizzed in an interview, the council Chairman noted that he also has other projects that are ongoing  at other wards across the Local Government, stressing that at the moment he is only taking the press crew around the projects sited in Burutu. 

Some of the projects  visited include the newly constructed massive legislative quarters, construction of the HPM and Treasurer’s quarter.

Other renovated projects include the Burutu Area command building, vice chairman’s lodge as well as other projects. 

It would be recalled that the Legislative Quarter project is the most gigantic project wherein several storey buildings are built inside the quarter. The project is on its final stage as the council Chairman is giving it a final touch with painting and flooring of the entire quarter is now in full gear.

Meanwhile, Hon. Godknows Angele had assured the people of Burutu Local Government Area of Delta State that he will continue to deliver the dividends of democracy to his people no matter what. 

Angele revealed that the Governor has given him his word that he will visit Burutu in November 2020 to commission  projects carried out by the ability general over the years in the Local Government Area, stressing that he is working on that deadline as he is very sure of meeting up the deadline. 

Nevertheless, Comr. Samuel Ebolo, Senior Special Assistant (SSA) to the 8th President of Ijaw Youth Council (IYC) Worldwide had hinted The Liberator Newspaper after the visit that he is satisfied with the projects he has seen and the level at which they are now, adding that he is proud of the chairman.

The council Chairman had further assured the people of Burutu Local Government Area to expect more development and dividends as he will continue to prioritise their welfare.

Urhobo Nation Makes Move For State Creation, As DSP. Omo-Agege Charges Them To Lobby Other Geo-Political Zones, Lawmakers To Actualize Dream

Urhobo Nation Makes Move For State Creation, As DSP. Omo-Agege Charges Them To Lobby Other Geo-Political Zones, Lawmakers To Actualize Dream

Francis Tayor

Abuja_____The Deputy President of the Senate and Chairman, Senate Committee on Constitution Review, Senator Ovie Omo-Agege has called on Nigerians agitating for state creation to reach out to elected representatives and groups from other geopolitical zones in the country. 

This, he said, is to get the buy-in of other legislators and groups, especially as they are key in determining if such demands will see the light of the day in the ongoing Constitution amendment exercise. 

Senator Omo-Agege stated this on Wednesday in Abuja when he hosted the apex socio-cultural umbrella body of Urhobo people, Urhobo Progress Union (UPU). 

The Delta Central lawmaker said: "Let me also make this clear that the constitutional review exercise is not a tea party by any means. It is a very tedious exercise. If you check Section 9 of the Constitution, it lays out a very difficult procedure that you must go through before you can achieve success with respect to the amendment. 

"I don't know what is in your submission but what I hear from the grapevine is that there is the likelihood that UPU is asking for a state. If that is right, I am sure you also know the provisions of Section 8 of the Constitution. That is even more tedious than every other procedure because unlike other sections of the Constitution that recognises a constitution amendment bill to pass with two-third majority of both chambers here and two-thirds majority of state assembly, for state creation, which is under Section 8, it requires four-fifth of majority. Even more majority than the regular two-third. 

"But that is not to say it is impossible. If the demand is genuine and legitimate, there is no reason why it should not succeed. But you have to do the needful. You have to reach out to others. You have to lobby as to why this should be the case. 

"As the Chairman of this committee, I am not supposed to take a position. You have to reach out to people, different geopolitical zones and make your case. If they see the merit in your argument, then they could, acting through their members in the House of Representatives and Senate, go with you and vote in support. You have to go out and lobby. You don't stay at home and they reward you with a free state. It is only in the military that states are created by Fiat. But under democratic set up in the 1999 Constitution (as amended), the procedures are well laid out under Section 9 of the Constitution. 

"So I like to believe that before making this submission, I assume you have your Legal Adviser in the UPU who may have taken you through some of the processes that you have to go through. But as for us in the National Assembly, you can always count on our support because you sent us here".   

He assured the UPU representatives that federal lawmakers from the area would not support anti-Urhobo legislations in the National Assembly. 

He said: "As the representative of the people, we recognise and acknowledge that sovereign power resides with the people at home. They were the ones who sent us here. Without them, there will be no Deputy President of the Senate. There will be no member representing Okpe/Sapele/Uvwie Federal Constituency, neither will there be a member representing Ughelli North/Ughelli South/Udu Federal Constituency. So, power resides with our people. 

"The consequence of that is we will do what our people want. We will do what is expected of us. We will be guided by the content of your submission". 

Members of the House of Representatives from Delta Central including Hon. Francis Ejiroghene Waive (Ughelli North/Ughelli South/Udu Federal Constituency) and Hon. Efe Afe (Okpe/Sapele/Uvwie Federal Constituency) joined Senator Ovie Omo-Agege in receiving the guests. 

Earlier, leader of the group and Okobaro of Ughievwen Kingdom, HRM Dr. Mathew Ediri Egbi (JP), Owahwa II said they decided to pay a courtesy call on the Deputy President of the Senate after submitting their memorandum to the Secretatiat of the Constitution Review Committee. 

He urged the lawmaker to always protect the interess of Urhobos using his position as the nation's Number Six Citizen.

Delta Council Poll: Prince Abraham Kokoimgbi Declares Interest For Burutu Council Chairmanship Race, Visits Home Town

Delta Council Poll: Prince Abraham Kokoimgbi Declares Interest For Burutu Council Chairmanship Race, Visits Home Town

Francis Tayor

Warri_____ A youth leader in the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP Comrade Prince. Abraham Kokoimgbi has declared interest for the chairmanship position of Burutu Local Government Council comes 2021.

Prince Abraham made the declaration on Sunday 6th September, at his country home Agbodobiri and Egodor stated that his ambition was spurred up by the slow pace of development in Burutu council area despite the huge federal monthly allocation accrued to the LGA. 

He stressed that he has all it takes to serve the good people of Burutu through transparent effective service delivery to the masses, saying Burutu island deserves the best owing to the robust monthly revenue generation to the state and federation account.

He reiterated that now that there is local government autonomy, the monthly Federal allocation coming directly to the council is  enough to transform Burutu council area with massive infrastructural development.

The Agbodobiri born grassroot politician said he had served the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP in Burutu and Delta State faithfully over the years, hence it is time for the leaders as well as stakeholders of the party to give him the mandate to pilot the affairs of Burutu council in the forthcoming political dispensation.

He therefore, appealed to Burutu youths to stand by him, stressing that he will not disappoint them when given the opportunity to serve, the statement adds.

However, high point of the occasion was the offer of prayer of success by the Amakosuwei's of both Agbodobiri and Egodor communities, Pa. Johnson Agogo and Pa. Alemufe Yormu for their son ahead of the forthcoming council polls across the state.

Gov. Okowa Inaugurates First Delta Youths Parliament In Asaba, As Activist Oghale Faults The Selection Process, Calls For Review

Gov. Okowa Inaugurates First Delta Youths Parliament In Asaba, As Activist Oghale Faults The Selection Process, Calls For Review 

Francis Tayor

Asaba____  Gov. Ifeanyi Okowa of Delta has inaugurated the first Assembly of the State’s Youth Parliament with Dr George Ohwoekvwo and Miss Gloria Obuseh emerging Speaker and Deputy Speaker respectively.

Ohwoekvwo represents Ughelli North I Constituency, while Obuseh represents Ika South constituency as members were drawn from the 29 constituencies in the state.

The governor, represented by his Senior Political Adviser, Hon. Funkekeme Solomon performed the function on Tuesday at the State House of Assembly Complex in Asaba.

Mr. Ohwoekvwo’s emergence as speaker was unanimously adopted following his nomination by the member-elect representing Ika North East Constituency in the youth parliament, Mr Kingsley Bamah.

The speaker’s nomination was seconded by the member representing Warri South II Constituency in the parliament, Mr Oghenetejiri Eminokanju.

In same vein, the nomination of Obuseh as deputy speaker was unanimously adopted by the Parliament following a motion moved by the member representing Ukwuani constituency, Miss Vera Enubianozor, which was seconded by Mr Joshua Kprake, member representing Udu constituency.

Okowa congratulated the parliament and charged them to continue to promote peace and unity across the state and country at large.

But, in a swift reaction, a student leader and popular activist in the state, DIO, Oghale Emeka Rex, has described the selection process as fraudulent.

In a press statement, Rex alleged that the “Delta State Youth Assembly is a misplaced priority,” adding that what played out during the said election was “a show of shame by Delta Lawmakers and the Youths Commissioner, Comr. Ifeanyi Michael Egwunyenga.”

He said: “It is so shameful and pathetic how Delta lawmakers could stoop so low just to hijack the Delta Youths Parliament and turn it to an empowerment program for their loyalists. The Delta State youth parliament which was established by the ministry for youths development about four months ago will not see the light of the day as the whole process has been hijacked, bastardized and politicized.

“It is so unfortunate that after stating that the age bracket for qualification was 18-26years old, we still have youths above 28 years inaugurated as members of the parliament. It’s sad to also note that the foundation process of the supposed youths assembly is faulty and will not hold any water as we the Delta youths will surely revolt against this ungodly act.

“The basis of selection wasn’t on merit rather was given as slot to members of the Delta State House of Assembly after teeming young Deltans has shown interest and participated in the examination and screening process.”

He added: “The Governor of Delta state should as matter of urgency call to order the Hon Commissioner for Youths Development as no one is more Deltan than the other.

“The formation of the youths parliament is in consonance with the United Nations charter on youths development and in pursuant of the resolutions of the Commonwealth heads of government meeting in 2005,” adding that with what played out in Delta, the purpose has been defeated.

“We the youths are the voice of the society and as leaders of tomorrow all we need is a strong representation not a puppet or a political stooge. It is high time the appointees of the government and house members understand that politics must not be played in everything; you cannot give us a representative rather we should vote for ourselves who will represent us,” he stated.

According to him, “the Hon Commissioner for youths development has failed the entire youths in Delta State and this shenanigan and purported parliament will not stand.”

Speaking further, he said: “The Hon commissioner and his co-travellers should be called to order by the executive governor; the youths parliament should be reviewed as we demand to see a transparent process and scores of those who participated in the examination.”

Rex said that if the issue is not addressed, “he will mobilise youths in the state that do not have a political godfather to demand for the removal of the Honourable Commissioner for Youth Development and also create a parallel youth parliament, he stated.”

Marital Bliss: Former SUG President, Comr. Jackson Kalaere Sets To Perform Marital Rites With Eniye On The 12th September, ln Delta State

Marital Bliss: Former SUG President, Comr. Jackson Kalaere Sets To Perform Marital Rites With Eniye On The 12th September, ln Delta State

Francis Tayor

Warri_____ All is now set for the long anticipated marital bliss between the former President of Students Union Government (SUG) of Delsu Warri Affiliate Campus, distinguished Comrade Jackson Ebilade Kala-Ere and Miss. Eniye Jebi Okosuye.

According to the invitation, the traditional marriage ceremony is scheduled to hold on Saturday 12th of September, 2020 by 11:AM Prompt at Okosuye's compound, Kiagbodo Community in Burutu Local Government Area of Delta State.

It will interest you to note that, Comrade Jackson is the founder/CEO Jackism Foundation, an NGO that has put alot of smiles on the faces of the less privileged ones in the society through educational support among others.

He was the first democratic elected SUG President Of Delsu Warri Affiliate Campus during 2016/2017 adecamic session. He also hosted the best Master Delsu Show in the year 2017 during his tenure as SUG President. 

However, friends, well wishers and the general public is hereby officially invited to join them and celebrate on their special day, stressing that there shall be a lot of food, drinks and other sight attraction on that day, the statement adds.

I Want To Become Chairman of Ethiope East LGA ln Order To Break The Jinx of Marginalizing Abraka Political Bloc, Says Amb. Jessa Harrison

I Want To Become Chairman of Ethiope East LGA ln Order To Break The Jinx of Marginalizing Abraka Political Bloc, Says Amb. Jessa Harrison

Wilson Macaulay 

Warri_____ Chief Ambassador Harrison Jessa, one of the foremost aspirants for the Chairmanship of Ethiope East LGA has stressed that he wants to become the Chairman of the LGA on the platform of the People's Democratic Party, PDP in order to break the jinx of what he called perennial  marginalization of the  Abraka political bloc or axis by the Agbon People in the political calculous and power equation of Ethiope East.

Ambassador Harrison Jessa who stated this during a press conference held  at Abraka on Tuesday 

September 1st, 2020  declared that  his coming into the race  for the Ethiope East Chairmanship on the platform of PDP is  a vision found on the Premise of equity , justice and fairness for the Abraka people who have long been relegated to the second fiddle role in Ethiope East politics.  

Chief Ambassador Harrison Jessa asserted  during the media parley  that the Agbon Axis of Ethiope East which  have held on to power  for so long by taking all the  available elective posts in the LGA, particularly the Council Chairman, the State House of Assembly and even the House of Representatives slot any  time it is the turn of Ethiope East to Produce a candidate leaving the Abraka political bloc to make do with the slot of  party Chairman position, and appointments of Special Assistants who have no enough polical influence to attract the much needed  development to our area. 

He explained that even  though the Abraka  axis have more voting strength due to higher population and considering the fact that democracy is a game of numbers, the PDP have  not for once considered  it necessary to field someone from our political bloc.

He added saying : 

 " l am using  this medium to also draw the attention of the leaders of our great party, particularly His Excellency, Senator Dr. Ifeanyi Okowa, the governor of Delta State to look into this skewed arrangement of power sharing formular in Ethiope East which have  perpetually produced  only the Agbon  people in office to give the Abraka political bloc the chance to produce the LGA Chairman  for justice to prevail. " When asked if the leaders of the the PDP  in Abraka supports  his alleged statement  over their political neglect, Ambassador Jessa said : 

"our people are all abreast with the issue, the marginalisation of the Abraka axis is an open wound and that only a true conscience can heal it, stressing that by His  grace, God will use him to correct that abnormality to enthrone an all inclusive government in Ethiope East where everybody are equal stakeholders and partners in progress.

"Jessa, the Chairmanship hopefull told newsmen during the interactive session that he is convinced that  God will actualize his  aspiration for the position of 

Chairman Ethiope East  because the Almighty  affirmed in the holy book that He is the God of Justice.

While describing himself as a man who has built bridges across the Agbon Axis of Ethiope East, Ambassador Jessa appealed to  the People of Ethiope East to support his candidacy which is hinged on the  Simple SMART Agenda , standing for Sound Education, Maximum Peace and  Security ,  Adequate Job Opportunify throuh an Aggressive Agricultural revolution, Rapid Infrastructural Development and Transformed Health Care System. 

Ambassador Jessa remarked in his statement that he has travelled  to see what is happening out side Ethiope East and come to understand that Ethiope East is backward and very much in need of a credible leader like him who can make the people truly happy by  providing the dividends of democracy at the third tier of government unfettered. 

He observed that:

 " There is leadership gap in Ethiope East because people in government from what we can see clearly can do better and they  should work first  for the general interest of all, instead of priotising their individual pursuits  and interest of  proxies ,  the major reason they fail to meet the demands of the populace. "

Jessa who further emphasised the need to fastrack the development of Ethiope East said:

 " To be honest, we are not having the best of time,  in Abraka here ,electricity supply is in a sorry state, if I am elected Chairman, I will liaise with  relevant government agencies to improve on electricity,  better road network,  strenthen security architecture through Community policing under effective  supervision by the Nigerian  police , to make the people feel more the positive impact of government." Giving specific example Jessa pointed out saying: 

" Take a look at Abraka Which is a University  town or Community, even you as a journalist can attest to it that  there is still much that can be done to make things better using the instruments of the  office of the Council Chairman , that is one reason I seek to be elected. I will have a liaison officer who will work closely with the vice Chancellor in a very cordial synergy to uplift the status of Abraka to a Smart City.

He Promised that  allocation to the LGA under his watch as Chairman if given the opportunity to serve   would be judiciously channelled to the fundamental essentials  of qualitative education, women and youths empowerment, Construction of modern markets, hospitals maintenance and employment as encapsulated in the Simple SMART Agenda.

 

Jessa also informed gentle men of the press that he will use the instruments of his good office if elected chairman Ethiope East to

promote agriculture by liaising with  the world bank through the Federal government , the bank of 

Agriculture and other relevant agencies  like the African Development Bank to ensure that he  kick start an  "Agricultural Revolution" in Ethiope East  as he earlier mentioned  to showcase the agrarian potential of LGA.

While speaking exclusively on security he said: " Security of life and properties  will be my primary focus because only those who are alife can think of dividends of democracy.

This will be closely followed by peace which is also an essential ingredient or parameter needed for development to thrive. 

Jessa, the Chairmanship hopeful pointed out that, since many youths are prone to commiting  crimes when they have nothing doing, he will  carry them along to keep them busy and productive thereby contributing their quota to the building of their father land. In answer to a question of how he hope to carry everyone  along he said: 

" If elected as chairman , I will unite all members of the party irrespective of the political bloc they belong and the rule of the game will be justice ,equity and fairness which is  the plank on which my candidacy is anchored.

When asked to paraphraise his assessment or  take on the performance of the  Okowa government, Ambassador Jessa said:

 " My candid assessment of Governor Okowa is that he is doing his best and he cannot do all at the same time. "

Continuing, he remarked in his statetement thus :  " Okowa has demonstrated quality leadership as a detribalized administrator, his impact is felt positively across the three senatorial zones.

Late. Chief P.B .Djebah Buried In A Grand Style At Okwagbe, Delta State

Late. Chief P.B .Djebah Buried In A Grand Style At Okwagbe, Delta State

Wilson Vwerhoko

Warri____ It was indeed a celebration of life when the remains of Chief (Sir ) P.B. Djebah KSM KSG (JP) the Okpako Orere of Okwagbe Community  ( March 26 1925 -June 16 2020, Age 95 years ) was  committed to mother earth on the 26th August, 2020 at his home town OKwagbe in Ughelli South LGA, Delta State. 

The burial ceremonies were entirely and actively catholic, the faith and creed he professed throughout his sojourn on planet earth before he took his ecclesiastical flight to eternal bliss. 

The ceremony of the rite of passage started on the 25th August, 2020 with a vigil mass at the St. Cyprain Catholic Church Oil field road, Effurun with members of the order of St. Mulumba of which he was a Grand Knight, taking charge of proceedings, It was a  colourful night as we watched the parade of papal knights. 

To maintain  the glow of the  night, the legendary  Emma Grey was on ground to take the stage to entertain guests in the family compound at Abala Street Enerhen Junction into the wee hours of the night.

The next day being 26th August 2020,  the  burial   Procession left the Naval Hospital Mogue opposite the Effurun Army Barracks for a brief stop at his compound both in Warri and Okwagbe, there after the body arrived   St. Patrick’s Catholic Church Okwagbe where the knights, two Bishops and an array of Rev. Fathers were in attendance for the commendation service. 

The homily which was   taken by very Rev. Fr. Anthony Mario Ozele  admonished all to learn from the life papa lived. He described late Priice PB Djebah as a self made man, humble inspite of his stupendous wealth, worthy  of emulation in all facets of life and an epitome of industry. 

The clergy emphasized in his sermon that papa was an asset both to the global economic world, the cosmopolitans and the community at home alike. 

He encouraged the children to carry on with the good works of their father, essentially, the Christian faith which  papa started and planted them into as the Patriarch of the Djebah family.  

TRIBUTES:

 Dignitaries from far and near and  representatives of Various Corporate bodies  took the podium  to eulogies papa's exemplary life style , speaking highly of his virtues.

The litrarily endless list of Papa's loud ovation  started with the Deputy Senate President DSP ,  Obarisi of Urhobo Land, Senator Ovie Omo Agege , followed by ,

H.E Prof. Amos Agbe Utuama, former Deputy Governor of Delta State  the Chairman, Burial Planning Committee,

HRM Evang. (Dr.) W.O Oharisi (JP) The Ovie of Ughelli Kingdom, 

Chief Ayiri Emami the Ologbotsere of Warri Kingdom, Rt. Hon (Rev.) Francis Ejiroghene Waive, House of Representatives Member representing Ughelli North, Ughelli South and Udu Federal Constituency, Hon. Chief Solomon Ahwinahwi,  former member House of Representatives, Hon. Efe Ofobruku (Special, Adviser to the Governor of Delta State on legislative matters) Olorogun Okiemute Oviri Okwagbe JP SSA to Governor Okowa on Community Liaison 

Hon. Japhet Efakpokrire,  President, Ughieveen Elites, Warri branch, Barr.  Michael Djebah, President Ughieveen Elites, Lagos branch, and lots more. 

The role call of Corporate bodies represented at the ceremony include,

Mrs. Tonia Baba J.T.I. Family, Zenith Bank Plc, UBA Group, Eco Bank, NEM Insurance, Nigeria Association of Chambers of commerce and industry, Mines & Agriculture (NACCIMA) Catholic Diocese of Warri, under the lordship of Bishop John Afareha

Warri Chambers of Commerce and lndustry, Mines and Agriculture (WACCIMA), Order  of the Knights of Saint Mulumba, St. Benedict Enterprise Development Initiative, The Association of Papal Knights and Medalists in Nigeria (AKPMN) Petra Microfinance Bank, Imigbu quartes Okwagbe Inland, Metal Mate Limited, Klassic Club of Nigeria, St. Peter Claver’s College (SPCC) Old Boys,  Government College old boys, Ughelli Ughievwen Union, Ughievwen Elites Lagos branch, etc. 

INTERMENT: 

The body of late Papa, Prince PB Djebah the Okpako Orere of Okwagbe Community was committed to mother earth thereafter at his compound by  a galaxy of Catholic priests after praying and commitiing his soul to the mercy of God. 

RECEPTION:

In line with the NCDC regulations the  burial reception, was stagggared at different venues to disperse the mammoth crowd both at late Papa's compound at Okwagbe at the entrance of the town, the family compound and St. Vicent’s college Okwagbe playground. It was indeed a gathering of class of who is who in Delta state and beyond.  

On ground to add pep  to the occasion, were an  array of commedians,  of the likes of Gordons, Akpororo, I go dye and others who added colour, glamor and panache to make the ceremony grandiose.

Chief. Achonacho and  Chief Umukorofian  both of them who are renowned Urhobo Orators did their best as they demonstrated their skills as seasoned Words Smiths of the Urhobo Language to the admiration of all.

The Igbe-Emete Cultural troupe ( Girls Dance),   the Stilt Dance, (Ikelike) the famous Ema Dance of Ughelli and Udje Dance of Ughievwen were all on ground to colour the rite of passage. lt is pertinent to add here that the  late Prince PB Djebah was  a man rooted in cultural civility who deserved the honour accorded him.

Inlaw Greetings. 

Inlaw Greeting which is one unique aspects of Urhobo tradition during  burial ceremonies was slated for 27th and 28th August 2020. at the family compound in  Okwagbe. 

Prof. Yomi Dinakin  the husband of Barister Josephyn Onoriode on the 27th of August, 2020 came with members of his family and special dignitaries to perform the Inlaw greeting ceremony while Prof. Ayo Momodu of the University of Port Harcourt, husband of  Mrs Ejiro Omoteokwagbe Agness Momodu performed his Inlaw greeting ceremony on the 28th a day after Prof Yomi at the family compound according to the Urhobo custom and tradition. 

THANKSGIVING:

The  thanksgiving service of Papa's successful and peaceful burial took place at  St. Patrick’s Catholic Church Okwagbe on the 30th of August 2020.It is worthy  to note that the late Chief Sir PB Djebah is the highest individual contributor to the estabidhment and development of the Roman Catholic Mission in Okwagbe town, a legacy for which he will be remembered till the second coming of Jesus Christ.

EXIGENCIES:

Kudos to Prof Amos Agbe Utuama Chairman burial committee who made provision to ensure that there was qualified 

Medical team from  Power Oil Medicals who were on ground  to attend to emergencies, carry out blood checks, sugar/BP tests etc.

FAMILY:

Late Chief Sir PB Djebah left behind a multitude of family like the biblical Jacob. 

The Chief Mourner and Matriarch of the family  ,

Chief (Mrs.) Martha Sanaye Djebah wife,. We have Patrick Oghenekevwe Djebah,

Barr. (Chief) Clement Ekwavugbe Djebah,

Mrs. Josephyn Onoriode Dinakin Mrs. Ejiro Agnes  Omoteokwagbe Djebah-Momodu Cyril Ohwoefe Djebah Rev. Fr. Nicholas Djebah Dr. Cyril Olisa (in-law) etc.