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Monday, September 21, 2020

2020 lnternational Peace Day: CEPEJ Calls For Collaboration With Security Agencies, As Mulade Built And Handover SIIB Building To Nigerian Police Force

Francis Tayor

Warri_____ A civil society organisation, Center for Peace and Environmental Justice, CEPEJ has flagged off the 2020 International Day of Peace tagged: "Shaping Peace Together" by handing over the State Intelligence Investigation Bureau (SIIB) building to the Nigeria Police, Warri Area Command, Delta State.

The event was well attended by the Inspector General of Police, Mr. Idris Adamu who was ably represented by the Commissioner of Police, Delta State, CP Hafiz Inuwa, Mni, the Director General, Institute for Peace and Conflict Resolutions, Prof. Bakut Tswah Bakut, representatives of the Nigeria Army, 3 Battalion, the DSS, PCRC, anti-cult groups, amongst other special invited guests.

The handing over event was CEPEJ's effort to initiate a partnership with the security agencies for sustainable security in the country and support the efforts of the Police in combating insecurity and promoting peace building in Delta State, and Nigeria at large.

In his speech, the National Coordinator and CEO of the NGO, Comrade Mulade Sheriff stated that the project was initiated due to existing relationships with the Nigeria Police in the Warri Area Command who highlighted the benefits of the project when completed.

The Commissioner of Police, Hafiz Inuwa, Mni, who represented the IGP, commended the efforts of CEPEJ stressing that the initiative would help to foster the partnership between the Center and the Police, in line with the community policing intelligence investigation policy of the IGP.

The DG, Institute for Peace and Conflict Resolutions, Professor Bakut also commended CEPEJ for the gesture, adding that it would help the government to ensure sustainable security and peace in the community with the support of residents of the locality. He urged other CSOs to key into the initiative so as to achieve the overall outcomes of government programmes especially in the area of peace building and conflict prevention.

The event climaxed with the Commissioner of Police and DG Institute for Peace and Conflict Resolutions paying a courtesy visit to CEPEJ's Corporate Headquarters Office at Ugolo-Okpe near Osubi Airport, where both of them commended the NGO for its efforts, and promised their unwavering support for community policing, as well as peace building in the State and Nigeria at large.

IPDI Asks IYC President lgbifa To Withdraw All illegal Appointments, Says Such Appointments Contradict The Functions Of Duly Elected Officers ln Council

Warri___ The Ijaw People's Development initiative, IPDI, has advised Mr. Peter Timothy Igbifa, IYC President-elect to tread with caution and that the current infractions in council if not properly managed may caused further division Among Ijaw youths.

The National president of the group Prince Comrade Ozobo Austin said the IYC President-elect should be a unifying factor and shouldn't be seen as an element of division among Ijaw youths.

IPDI urged IYC President-elect to withdraw all illegal appointments, insisting that such appointments contradict the functions of duly elected officers in council.

The group said such appointments do not had the constitutional backing of council as it were meant to sidelined and underrate other legally and duly elected officers in council.

They blamed the council's Legal adviser, Obiri Ebilade Esq over his hasty media war and that issues should be channeled to appropriate quarters for redress and that coming to the media should be the last option, especially on issues that bothers Ijaw unity.

Ozobo said the early division in IYC newly elected exco which was yet to be inaugurated doesn't speak well about Igbifa's leadership and the Ijaw nation was disappointed.

IPDI further averred that the crisis between IYC President-elect and the legal adviser of council and the unlawful appointment of legal aide and other positions do not served the best interest of Ijaw youths.

The group advised that IYC President-elect should learn to address issues within his cabinet and others in such a way it would not caused infraction among Ijaw youths, stressing that he should channel more energy to fight common enemies of Niger Delta than infighting.

He advised IYC President-elect, Mr. Igbifa to withdraw every legal threat he had leveled against the legal adviser and others, and that such would cause more infractions in council.

"It is not a good omen as well that the IYC president-elect removed himself from all Ijaw whatsapp platforms because people criticized him of wrong doings. It is very uninformed decision made. The whatsapp platforms are faster mediums in which information is disseminated"

"However, deleting yourself from these platforms mean that you want to go to analogue age to get information which not too good. It is our advice that he should reach out to the admins of such platforms to be re-added"

Delta Taskforce Shut Down Filthy Bakery in Warri Metropolis

Warri____The State Taskforce has shut down the operations of a bakery in Effurun for processing snacks and other confectioneries under unhygienic conditions.

The bakery was closed on Friday, September 18 after officials of the State Taskforce visited the premises to ascertain the state of cleanliness of the place.

Located at Number 16, 2nd Mosheshe Street in Effurun, the Taskforce frowned at the filthy and unhealthy environment where food to be consumed by members of the public is being produced.

Taskforce Chairman Honorable Sylvester Oromoni in a statement, said the bakery cannot be allowed to continue functioning under the conditions it was seen.

He lamented that the unsuspecting public is made to consume unwholesome snacks from the bakery observing that it was wicked of the operators of the bakery to take the people for granted by producing under unwholesome situation that is detrimental to the well being of citizens.

' If you visit the place, you will be shocked at what you will see. The floor is broken and filthy, the work surfaces are dirty, there is flour every where, the workers live in the same apartment where the snack is produced and they have no protective gears ', he said.

Continuing, Oromoni insisted that the bakery has to be closed down to allow the owner and workers put adequate measures to abate the observed nuisances.

' We have closed the bakery for now ', he confirmed, ' they cannot open for business any more until the right measures are put in place for their consumers.

It is evil to expose people to this kind of hazard and we shall not accept it ', Oromoni insisted.

He explained that the closure of the bakery would serve as a deterrent to other bakeries operating in the State and maintained that the Taskforce will also pay a similar visit to bakeries to ascertain their level of operational cleanliness.

' We have a mandate to ensure people consume food produced under the best hygienic conditions ', he said

Delta State Govt Set To Demolish Buildings Blocking Water Channels Across The State__Oromoni

...... ldentifies lndiscriminate Dumping Of Refuse On Water ways As Contributing Factor To Flooding

National Meteorological Agency has predicted that Delta state will experience serious flooding in the coming days and in view of this, Delta state Government has commenced sensitization to flood prone areas.

On an inspection tour to some blocked canals across the state, the state Taskforce Chairman on Environment Honourable Sylvester Oromoni said there are too many people living close to drainage/canals, putting up buildings without permission that blocks the flow of rainwater. People are building too close without considering drainages and Canals"

State building inspectors attached to Warri, Uvwie development Agency and the ministry of lands & Surveys are already marking homes for demolition that were built illegally along the canals as well as legally-constructed buildings whose foundations have been undermined by flooding.

According to Oromoni the state will waist no time in pulling down those structures to reduce the risk of further flooding as the rainy season has just begun. He therefore advised people living in marked buildings to leave immediately.

We are presently collaborating with law enforcement agencies to ensure there will be no tolerance for people close to the drain," he said. "We can't afford it any more. We can't put people's lives at risk.

At Olare River layout also known as Ijaw Quarters, Honourable Oromoni noted that trash and silt in some drainage channels have cut their carrying capacity by half.

These channels, you can see, are highly silted. And that is why we are having a lot of the backwater problem that is ravaging the area" Rains are expected to continue this month and will likely carry on through out the ember months so Government will not tolerate any abuse to the state environmental laws.

Honourable Sylvester Oromoni attributed human activities such as indiscriminate dumping of refuse on water ways and lack of control towards building codes as one of the factors responsible for the flooding.

“As a government, we are going to take a decisive step to ensure that residents comply with environmental laws.

“We will continue to dredge canals in the state to allow free passage of water.

“The effect of human activities, that is building on water ways and indiscriminate dumping of refuse inside stream and rivers are factors responsible for flooding and we will no longer fold our hands.

He also expressed bitterness that despite sensitization, many residents still encroached on water paths.

He hinted that government will demolish houses obstructing water ways, while advising people living along river channels to vacate their places of abode to a safe place.

Sir, Igho Akpojotor SSA to the Governor on special duties and and Comr. Kingsley Iweka, Enviroment Taskforce Coordinator Delta Central and south also accompanied the state Chairman Honourable Sylvester Oromoni.

Sunday, September 20, 2020

2020 KYDM Election: Comrade Ari Vincent Picks Nomination Of Interest Form, Releases 7Point Heart Blowing Manifesto For Kokodiagbene Youths Development

Francis Tayor

Warri_____ A head of the forthcoming 2020 Kokodiagbene Community Youth Development Movement (KYDM) election in Warri South West Local Government Area of Delta State, one of the front line presidential aspirant, Comrade Brovinmode Vincent Ari has picked nomination of interest form in order to join the race.

Comrade Ari made this known to newsmen at Kokodiagbene Community in Gbaramatu Kingdom during the weekend shortly after collection of nomination of interest form noted that his simple agenda is to transform the youths of Kokodiagbene community academically, politically, culturally, economically, religiously and otherwise.

Comrade Ari stressed that he has come to diversify the mindsets of Kokodiagbene youths from total dependance on oil to human capital development, leadership capacity building among other dimensions. He also hinted on how to actualize his laudable vision for Kokodiagbene community youths when he is eventually elected President comes 30th September, 2020.

According to his seven points heart blowing manifesto, Comrade Ari stated as follows:

'My Manifesto'

" My names are Comrade Brovinmode Vincent Ari, from Kokodiagbene community in Warri South West LGA, Delta State. Am a graduate of Business Administration and Management from the prestigious university of Odumegwu Ojukwu, Anambra State.

I am contesting as youth President of our dear Kokodiagbene community in order to contribute my quota to transform the community by influencing infrastructural as well as human capital development through collaboration with government at all level and multinational oil companies operating in our environment.

By the special grace of God when l am elected as youth President of Kokodiagbene, my vision is to raise leaders that will transform society through education, talent development, social cultural activities, active political participation, religious wise among other areas that is strategic for good governance in our society.

However, l have identified seven specific areas known as the seven mountain of society to fast track development to our community when given the mandate to serve.

1. Religion: ln this area, l will organize religious programmes to build the spiritual life of our youths. We all know that the spirit controls the physical, hence it is important we build our spiritual life in order to attract God favour and peace in our lives.

2. Politics/Justice: Our youths must embrace active participation in politics and not only depends on oil. Lets diversify our economy by engaging in different facet of life so as to be conversant and present in all field.

3. Business/Economics: Our youths must be educated on how to set up small business enterprises. I will employ the services of entrepreneurs that will teach our youths the skills required to set up small businesses. They would be supported with small loans through partnership with micro finance banks after they might have learnt the business skills required so as to enable them start up their own businesses.

4. Entertainment/sport. Sport is a very lucrative business all over the world. It is a unifying factor to unite our youths with other neighboring communities. It fosters peaceful coexistence among ourselves. I will organize annual football tournament in order to reward the best talents so as to build some professional footballers in that field. Also, those who are good in singing, comedy and dancing would be promoted through collaboration with NGOs, government agencies as well as multinational oil companies operating in our environment.

5. Education: Education is a key to fast track even development in every society. Most of our youths out there that are school drop out as a result of non availability of money to pay school fees would be supported with scholarship. This can be achieved through collaboration with NGOs, government agencies and the multinational oil companies operating in our environment. Every youths of Kokodiagbene community must be educated.

6. Media: The world is now becoming a global village whereby one can access what is happening in London, America etc with his or her smart android phone at the comfort of your home. I will make sure our youths who are interested in publicity business are trained on how to operate computer, website designing and news reporting so as to enable them indulge in publication business. With the likes of GbaramantuVoice, Liberator, Niger Delta Mirror etc, our problems are better portrayed before the global world for attention. Therefore, we need more media outfits in our environment so as to sell our community to the global world for developmental attention.

With this and many other programmes l will initiate to transform our community when l am elected to pilot the affairs of our dear youths.

I am prepared to take kydm on a journey to the next level. All l want is your support and vote me the next Youth President comes 30th of September, 2020 so as to enable me achieve the laudable vision l have for Kokodiagbene Community. Thank you and Godbless.

Comrade. Ari Vincent Brovinmode, Presidential aspirant, KYDM 2020, the statement adds. "

Friday, September 18, 2020

Delta State Govt Warns Against Indiscriminate Dumping of Waste and Illegal Structures On Walkways In Warri Metropolis

Warri_____ Chairman of the state Environment Taskforce, Honorable Sylvester Oromoni has again warned residents of Warri and Uvwie against illegal dumping of waste particularly on undeveloped plots of land.

Speaking when the Taskforce visited Atamakolomi Street layout Enerhen, where an undeveloped plot of land in the area has been converted to a refuse dump site, the Taskforce Chairman said the condition would no longer be accepted as there was now a provision for proper refuse disposal.

Oromoni explained that every one was supposed to key into the plan of the Government on proper waste disposal noting that private Waste Collectors have been engaged to collect refuse from premises to designated dump sites.

“We cannot allow people to continue as if we are in the old order where they dispose refuse in every empty space they find around them, Oromoni stated.

“Take a look at the kind of refuse people are disposing, most of them are hazardous materials which can cause harm to people and the environment. These are things that need to be properly disposed ', he explained.

He added that people should patronize Private waste collectors who will in turn take the waste to designated places.

“It is supposed to be a win win situation to every one, Oromoni added.

He said if waste disposal is properly done as government envisioned, the environment will be cleaner, the people healthier and employment will be created for a good number of people.

Chairman of the community, Matthew Emeka who expressed displeasure at the unhealthy nature of the plot where people have been dumping refuse illegally said it was because many of those in the area have refused to patronize the private waste collectors and would rather dump their waste on any available space.

He said the visit of the Taskforce will be a turning point for those dumping waste illegally in the area as it will serve as a warning for them to desist and start patronizing the PSP.

The landlords and tenants were therefore advised to avoid this by carrying out checks to prospective tenants to ensure their sites will not be used as part of an illegal waste operation and they should also patronise the private waste collectors

During the visit which was led by Senior Special Assistant on Special Duties to the Governor Honorable Igho Akpojotor and the State Taskforce Coordinator, Comrade Kingsley Iweka, the people were told to comply with environmental laws and stop illegal waste dumping as marshals have been positioned to apprehend violators.

Honorable Akpojotor warned that anyone caught will be prosecuted and made to pay a huge fine or go to jail.

The Taskforce also noticed that waste water from some homes have been channeled into adjourning streets while toilet effluents were discharging directly into the street.

Most of the toilets were found to have been illegally constructed on walkways.

Owner of such structures were given 14 days abatement notice to stop the nuisance and remove the structures.

Some residents of the area had complained that the sight and stench from the effluents discharged from the toilets was a cause of concern to them as it had the potential of causing an epidemic among children in the area.

The structures also made the road narrow and usually disrupt vehicular movement in the area.

Hurry Up To Grab Your Copy As StarBoy Darlin Gid Tompolo's Freedom Song Hits Record Market Tomorrow Saturday

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 at the Federal High Court, Lagos on alleged political motivated and trumped 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 release tomorrow Saturday 19th, September 2020. 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 across the country for your 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

Thursday, September 17, 2020

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

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.

Wednesday, September 16, 2020

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

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.

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.

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.

Tuesday, September 15, 2020

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

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

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.

Monday, September 14, 2020

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