IPDI Calls On Gov. Douye Diri To Conduct INC Inconclusive Election, Warns ljaw Affairs Commissioner Against Manipulation

IPDI Calls On Gov. Douye Diri To ConductINC Inconclusive Election, Warns ljaw Affairs Commissioner Against Manipulation

JANUARY 9, 2021

PRESS STATEMENT

IPDI CALLS FOR COMPLETION OF INC INCONCLUSIVE ELECTIONS-WARNS IJAW AFFAIRS COMMISSIONER AGAINST MANIPULATION

Our attention has been drawn to the pointless delay in completing the inconclusive INC elections held in 2018. It is our call that His Excellency Sen. Douye Diri should respond timely and positively to this call and ensure that the INC election is concluded without further delay. Every day the election is not conducted the destiny of Ijaw Nation is stagnated. It is worrisome that Ijaw nation is in disarray. The leaders are confused, elders are wondering and youth are locking horns in division, because the head is sick. 

The delay in completing the INC disrupted election shows that truth has been murdered and buried in Ijaw nation. Ijaw nation cannot be seen as a banana republic. It is shameful! Ijaw leadership must do the needful. INC must be resuscitated to provide leadership for Ijaw nation.

Again, information reaching us reveals that some persons from the previous administration of Bayelsa State have started plotting to manipulate the electoral process, directing the new Commissioner of Ijaw affairs, Bayelsa State to unilaterally dissolve the existing ELECO and other organs in INC without the mandate of CITRE and reappoint preferred elements as members of ELECO and other organs that matter. This position, if true, is capable of fanning discord in the electoral process of the unconcluded INC election. All to ensure an easy ride for their preferred candidate again.

Meanwhile, Ijaw nation had not said new Steering Committee and ELECO should be appointed. We still have confidence in those committees and until Ijaw nation decide in one voice to replace those bodies it will be a sick joke to unilaterally dissolve the existing ELECO and other adhoc organs in the Ijaw Apex body.

It will be recalled that there was a strong attempt to impose leadership on INC by the Seriake Dickson led government of restoration. We stood on our feets to dislodge Seriake Dickson’s conspiracy theory. We will not accept any attempt to manipulate the electoral process by anybody. Both members of the Steering Committee and ELECO were nominated to represent the various zones recognised by the constitution of Ijaw National Congress. So far the zones in question have not found their members wanting. The Commissioner of Ijaw affairs should ask about IPDI and learn from the errors of the previous administration on INC issues. 

However, we admonish every litigant in INC to sheath sword. Let us bury some personal interests to rejuvenate INC for the general good of Ijaw nation as the need to conclude the INC inconclusive election cannot be overemphasized. We also advice that the existing ELECO be funded and let it do its job uninterrupted.

A nation without a head has lost its bearing. At this critical hour of our existence in Nigeria, we cannot move forward when we lack leadership. Our neighbours are taking advantage of our weak system and many things have gone bad because of our pursuit of politics of self-centeredness.

IPDI as a group will not be a party to any attempt to manipulate the electoral process. The INC matters are not only Bayelsa state issues. They spread across the six states in Nigeria Ijaws are located geographically and politically. The Commissioner Ijaw affairs should not create problem when and where there is none. He should know that the entire Ijaws from, Delta, Ondo, Edo, Rivers, Lagos, Abuja, Akwa-Ibom, Cross river etc are interested in it. We will not hesitate to call for his sack and rubbish him in court if he does not stop the ongoing conspiracy theory to manipulate the electoral process.

We urge the governor of Bayelsa state, Chief host to the INC, to preside over the electoral process by himself as we have started losing confidence in his Ijaw affairs Commissioner.

It is our candid advice that he (Douye) should call for INC stakeholders meeting and seek the opinion of the concerned stakeholders to determine the way forward as to conduct free, fair and credible supplementary (unconcluded) INC election in no distance time.

Signed

Comrade Ozobo Austin

National president, Ijaw People's Development Initiative, IPDI.

IPDI Endorses Call on Buhari to Relocate Presidential Amnesty Office To Niger Delta

IPDI Endorses Call on Buhari to Relocate Presidential Amnesty Office To Niger Delta

Asaba______ The foremost Niger Delta group, the Ijaw People's Development initiative,IPDI, has thrown its support for the call for relocation of Presidential Amnesty Office to Niger Delta region to effectively and efficiently served beneficiaries of the programme. 

The call was made by the national president of the the group, Comrade Ozobo Austin following similar calls earlier made by Elder Comrade Morris Alagoa, Niger Delta frontline environmentalist and others.

The group said president Muhammadu Buhari should ordered the immediate relocation of the presidential amnesty Office to Niger Delta region as it had to do with the people of Niger Delta.

Ozobo reiterated that relocating the amnesty Office to Niger Delta would helped to serve the people better.

IPDI added that the relocation of the amnesty Office to Niger Delta would end undue inference of meticulous northerns and other crminals in the program.

Ozobo further stated that the relocation of the office would reduce corruption and manipulations of accounts and stipends of beneficiaries of the amnesty programme.

He asserted that it would helped various contractors and successive coordinators to be accountable and focused.

Gen. Ogunbos Excapes Death As Aggrieved Militants Bomb His Home ln Bayelsa

Gen. Ogunbos Excapes Death As Aggrieved Militants Bomb His Home ln Bayelsa

Francis Tayor

Yenagoa______ A coalition of aggrieved militants in Niger Delta has bombed the country home of a former militant leader in Bayelsa State, Mr. Paul Eris, alias “General” Ogunbos, who they claimed abandoned his boys to suffer in the creeks and is living big in the city.

The aggrieved militants under the auspices of Niger-Delta Cleansing Force for Development, NDCFD, weekend, bombed his country home in Southern Ijaw Local Government Area of Bayelsa State for the second time in one week.

A source revealed the former militant leader managed to escape, adding that the invasion of his home was the beginning of planned attack by foot soldiers on their erstwhile leaders, across the oil region.

The irate militants had on December 25, launched a similar attack on the the former militant leader’s home, accusing him and others of feeding fat on Presidential Amnesty Programme funds.

Our reporter could not reach the ex-militant leader yesterday, for comments as his phone lines were switched off, but a source close to him denied that he neglected his boys or misappropriated their funds, describing the allegations as false.

Spokesman of  NDCFD, Blacky Peres, in a statement, Sunday, confirmed the two  attacks, saying more attacks will come.

His words: “The group, which is made up of a coalition of militants from different camps and groups, is also responsible for the second round deadly attack on “General” Ogunbos, which took place today, Sunday,  January 3,2021 in his community.

“The militants under the NDCFD are those who fought with some self acclaimed generals for the emancipation of the zone but were neglected and left to suffer in the creeks while they live in affluence without carrying their boys along, instead set them up to be killed by the military.

“The boys are now out to cleanse the Niger Delta and most painful is that the so-called “generals” neglected their strength which is their foot soldiers and decided to live selfish life styles to the detriment of the long neglected region and we will not stop until our desire is achieved.

“All those who have used the sweat of the struggle for their personal aggrandizement will not be left out as we have fully identified  all of them in different parts of the region and we will go after them one after the other.

“Our governors, NDDC Board members, Niger Delta Ministry and other agencies of the federal and state governments supervising development for the zone that have turned public funds to their personal own will not be left out in this cleansing until we see a clear picture of development, enough is enough.”

“It is painful that Niger Deltans have continued to connived with ex militant generals, International Oil Companies, federal and state governments to shortchange the region of its needed development, this trend must stop because nobody is bigger than the region.

“What is supposed to come to the regions is diverted mid way while the people and region wallow in abject poverty, deprivation and gross underdevelopment, the so called General claim to the lords over the people, our bullets will visit them,” the rebelling militants asserted.

Ijaw Group Backs NDDC Forensic Audit, Charges Youths Of The Region To Maintain Peace

Ijaw Group Backs NDDC Forensic Audit, Charges Youths Of The Region To Maintain Peace

Francis Tayor

Warri_____ A group of Niger Delta youths under the aegis of ljaw Progressive Youth Leaders (IPYL), has throw their weight behind the forensic audit panel on NDDC approved by President Muhammadu Buhari in order to sanitize and check mate the activities of the Niger Delta development agency over the years of its operation.

The group in a Press Statement signed by Snr Comrade. Franklin D. Magada (Convener), Comrade. Jackson Agbor (Coordinator) and Gen. Sunny Clark (Stakeholder) released on Tuesday 5th January, 2021 at Warri, Delta State charged Niger Delta youths to always tow the line of peace and refrained from the habit of Pull Him Down (PHD) syndrome of their political leaders, saying it will not do the region any good rather than to impede the region from rapid social-ecinomic and infrastructural development.

The group further said they are disappointed on the activities of some youths of Niger Delta region been sponsored by some selfish politicians who sees NDDC as Cow to maintain their flamboyant lifestyle in dragging NDDC to the media on bad light before the public over corruption, Forensic Audit, lnterim Management Committee (IMC), Substantive Board and Sole Administrator appointments that was meant to sanitize the system from total collapse in the hands of corrupt politicians in the region.

According to the Press Statement, read:

Ijaw Progressive Youth Leaders

Press Release:

This Day 5th of January, 2021.

"Arising from a critical stake holders meeting in Warri, on the state of affairs of Our region Niger Delta, we deem it fit to brief the press of our resolutions as fellow:

1). As youths leaders, we have watched with a total dismay over the past few months whereby the Niger Delta Development Commission (NDDC) is opt to be interventional development agency is being dragged to the media on bad light every now and then over corruption, forensic audit, interim Management Committee, (IMC), substantive board and sole administrator. Which are sponsored by section of disgruntled Politicians from the region, who sees the NDDC as a cash Cow to maintain their flamboyant life-style.

2). We condemn the consistence Niger Delta Life style of "Pull Him Down Syndrome" of it's leader's, and that of our own Dr. Goodluck Ebele Jonathan, Chief DSP Alamieyeseigha, Chief James Ibori all have suffered the same fate in the past is now mounted on Sen. Godswill Akpabio, the Minister of Niger Delta Affairs in it's entirety and especially the recent incident where some Ijaw Youths, groups disrupt the office of the minister in Abuja, and we say' that is a foreign practice to the Niger Delta Youth mode of engagement which is intellectual approach, and that is a total affront to the authority and directive of the President of Ijaw Youth Council (IYC), who is the leader of the Ijaw council world-wide. 

3). We the Niger Delta Progressive Youths Leaders, are in a total support of the forensic audit on NDDC, hence the administration of President Buhari only acted on the demands of the Niger Delta Governors of which Mr. President approved the forensic audit and again obey court orders in appointing a sole administrator to finalised the forensic auditing process. 

4). Lastly, our humble appeal to every youth in the region is to give peace a chance."

Signed:

Senior Comrade Franklin D. Magada - Convener

Senior Comrade Jackson Agbor - Coordinator

Gen. Sunny Clark -  Stake Holder.

Olorogun Gbagi Visits Tompolo Ahead Of 2023 Governorship Ambition

Olorogun Gbagi Visits Tompolo Ahead Of 2023 Governorship Ambition

Francis Tayor

Warri_____ Ahead of 2023 Delta State governorship election, the former Minister of State for Education and a frontline Governorship aspirant in the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Olorogun (Barr) Kenneth Gbagi has been given a warm reception In Gbaramtu Kingdom during the Yuletide to celebrate with High Chief. Government Ekpemupolo alias Tompolo.

The visit was tagged as a visit to his younger brother, High Chief Government Ekpomolo (AKA Tompolo), a former warlord of Niger Delta to celebrate the new year during the weekend at his country home Oporoza, in Warri South-West LGA, Delta State.

According to Tompolo, said: " My elder brother, Chief Gbagi, you have done well to visit your younger brother in the season of celebration, especially the end of the year, which is a season of celebration and to show love to one another. May the good Lord continue to protect and guide us as we enter 2021, he remarked."

In his reaction, Chief Gbagi thanked High Chief. Tompolo for the warm reception, stressing that he will not only visit Tompolo during Christmas and New Year but always when necessary. " As my younger brother. I will visit you whenever the need arises, Gbagi noted“.

Just-ln: Gov. Okowa, Diri, Others To Attend Ogbe-ljoh Amafini Festival On 8th/9th Jan, 2021

Just-ln: Gov. Okowa, Diri, Others To Attend Ogbe-ljoh Amafini Festival On 8th/9th Jan, 2021

Francis Tayor

Warri_____ Preparation is on top gear as the 1001 edition of the popular annual Amafini Festival of the great ancient Ogbe-ljoh Warri Kingdom is around the corner for the year 2021.

According to the Olori-ln-Council on behalf of Ogbe-ljoh Warri Kingdom, Chief. Hitler Koridigha said: " The 1001 edition would take place on the 8th and 9th January, 2021 at Ogbe-ljoh Main Town, Headquarters of Warri South West Local Government Area of Delta State. Time scheduled is 10:am prompt.

His Excellencies, Sen Dr. Ifeanyi Arthur Okowa of Delta State and his Bayelsa State counterpart, Sen. Douye Diri would be the Special Guest of honours at the occasions. Other dignitaries from business, political and religious world from far and near the shores of Nigeria are also expected to attend this years event.

The statement further adds that, there shall be a display of special side attractions on that day to entertain invited guests as well as to spice up the occasion."

Some of the activities to be featured includes; display of Chief. Tinuwei Cultural Troupes, cultural dancing competition, Ogele dance among other social-cultural activities. 

However, the general public is by this notice invited to grace this years occasion, noting that music would be supplied by Alfred Izonebi alias JKing on that day.

Onduku Celebrates Ezekiel As He Clocks Plus 1, Wishes Him A Prosperous New Year

Onduku Celebrates Ezekiel As He Clocks Plus 1, Wishes Him A Prosperous New Year

Francis Tayor

Warri_____ The Chief Executive Officer CEO/Publisher Niger Delta Mirror News Online, Comrade Oyinbi Onduku has joined other well wishers to felicitate with the Senior Special Assistant (SSA) to the governor of Delta State on Security Matters, Hon Comrade. Daniel Pere Ezekiel as he clocks plus one today, wishing him a prosperous new year.

Onduku in his goodwill message released on Friday 1st January, 2021 at warri, described the celebrant as a young charismatic visionary leader, a true friend turns brother who had distinguished himself from others true his patriotic, genuine, philanthropic kind gesture to humanity, especially the liberation struggle for a better Niger Delta region for all and sundry.

While expressing his heartfelt gratitude, Onduku remarked that Comrade Daniel Ezekiel was very instrumental and he was among those God sent to released him from detention at zone 5 Benin in the year 2020, saying if not the likes of Ezekiel, the enemy would have take him shine in detention. 

However, Onduku pray God to grant Aluta SSA good health, more opportunities, long life and prosperity in the year 2021, the statement adds.

Onduku Celebrates Ezekiel As He Clocks Plus 1, Wishes Him A Prosperous New Year

Onduku Celebrates Ezekiel As He Clocks Plus 1, Wishes Him A Prosperous New Year

Francis Tayor

Warri_____ The Chief Executive Officer CEO/Publisher Niger Delta Mirror News Online, Comrade Oyinbi Onduku has joined other well wishers to felicitate with the Senior Special Assistant (SSA) to the governor of Delta State on Security Matters, Hon Comrade. Daniel Pere Ezekiel as he clocks plus one today, wishing him a prosperous new year.

Onduku in his goodwill message released on Friday 1st January, 2021 at warri, described the celebrant as a young charismatic visionary leader, a true friend turns brother who had distinguished himself from others true his patriotic, genuine, philanthropic kind gesture to humanity, especially the liberation struggle for a better Niger Delta region for all and sundry.

While expressing his heartfelt gratitude, Onduku remarked that Comrade Daniel Ezekiel was very instrumental and he was among those God sent to released him from detention at zone 5 Benin in the year 2020, saying if not the likes of Ezekiel, the enemy would have take him shine in detention. 

However, Onduku pray God to grant Aluta SSA good health, more opportunities, long life and prosperity in the year 2021, the statement adds.

Comrade Oromoni Marks His Birthday With Philippic Words, Prays For Nigeria

Comrade Oromoni Marks His Birthday With Philippic Words, Prays For Nigeria

One grey hair that sprout out amidst the total sum up of black hair is significant to the mystery of human age and to which symbolizes the magnitude of days forfeited by nature, even as man approaches his end. Hence, grey hairs are more or less like diamonds that blinks in the dark that can not be hid.

If one should deny his/her age, how then you can deny the wrinkles when it surfaces? Age is a number, "Yes" but those numbers are so priceless that, they can not be bought over. 

Barr. S. Smooth, a veteran Ijaw indigenous singer once reiterated in one of his song saying, " one who lives to see his/her days of grey hair have live well though he/she will still have to die one day. To this vain, I hope this saying is not far distorting as synonymous to my point portrayed above?

Having said this, I must say even tho, I still revolve around my early 30s I'm a man of grey hair now.

Most significantly as my birthday coincide with the beautiful festive day, the first day of the year, I can not even deny the joy that overflows and even that joy is were I key into that, It is not me if I will not flourish in every turns of life, divine health, abundance of wealth, Solomonic wisdom and many more blessings not to mention in Jesus name Amen.

Let me as well use this privilege to pray for my country Nigeria that, from the beginning of this day been the first day of the year God "Jehovah" shall by himself rule through the heart of man " those of our leaders globally, nationally and locally" for peace, progress and development. May God also send his angels of peace upon every conflicting part of the world and our country as well to breath a breathe of peace for peace to take its place and finally God shall imbibe in every individuals in our country a heart of love and to be a patriotic compatriot in Jesus name Amen.

Comrade 

John Ekabukumor Oromoni

Oromoni Wishes Gov. Okowa Happy New Year, Charges Deltans On Clean Environment

Oromoni Wishes Gov. Okowa Happy New Year, Charges Deltans On Clean Environment

Warri______ The Chairman, Delta State Taskforce on Environment, Hon. Sylvester Oromoni has wished the governor of Delta State, His Excellency, Sen Dr. Ifeanyi Arthur Okowa Happy prosperous New Year, charging Deltans to celebrate the festive season in a serene and healthy environment.

In a statement released on Friday 1st January, 2021 at Warri, Oromoni charged members of the public, residential homes, especially business owners to always keep their environment clean as we enter another brown new year.

While advising all to desist from acts of indiscriminate dumping of refuse, Oromoni appealed to Deltans to patronize registered PSP operators so as to properly dispose their waste to government approved dump sites.

According to him, said: " Many people do not care about preserving the environment we live. 

Festivities or holiday period does not have to be a burden on the environment. With little effort, we can reduce the environmental impact of the holiday season. We don't want anyone to spend the beginning of a new year in hospital due to environmental hazard. Therefore, we charged Deltans to maintain hygienic environment so as to be on the safe side." 

However, Oromoni reiterated that the State Government’s zero tolerance for environmental abuse, especially blockage of drainage channels and trading on walkways would be strictly monitored in this new year.

He further warned street traders who are good in displaying wares on the road to desist, stressing that 2021 will be different.

He said with the anticipated increase in  vehicular movement in the city, his men must be at alert to ensure free flow of traffic on the roads.

 

The Taskforce Chairman made it clear that those caught channeling their septic tank to the drains will be apprehended and prosecuted

He also enjoins motorists plying the road to comply with the traffic directions so as to ensure a smooth vehicular movement. 

Finally, he added that operatives of the state taskforce on Environment will  commence enforcement of the State laws on all offenders, including commercial vehicle operators who stop and pick passengers indiscriminately along high ways.

Just-ln: Senate President Lawan Sworn ln Dickson, Cleopas, Abiru, Others

Just-ln: Senate President Lawan Sworn ln Dickson, Cleopas Abiru, Others

Abuja_____ The Senate on Tuesday sworn in the immediate past Governor of Bayelsa State, Henry Seriake Dickson, Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, Bayelsa West.

Also sworn in as Senators were Moses Cleopas, PDP, Bayelsa Central; Adetokunboh Abiru, All Progressives Congress, APC, Lagos East and Professor Nora Dabu’t, APC, Plateau South.

The oath of office and allegiance were administered Thursday on Senator Olujimi by the Clerk of the Senate, Ibrahim El- Ladan during plenary.

The President of the Senate, Senator Ahmad Lawan, however, refused to swear in the Senator-elect for Cross River North Senatorial District, Stephen Odey.

Odey had arrived the National Assembly complex as early as 8am with supporters from Cross River State in anticipation for the swearing-in.

Odey who was the Senior Legislative Aide, SLA to Governor Ben Ayade as a Senator in the 7th Senator, was however disappointed when his name was not mentioned as one of those to take the oath of office.

With the swearing-in, the number of All Progressives Congress, APC, Senators now stand at 63 while PDP now has 45 Senators.

While Senator Seriake replaced Senator Lawrence Ewhrudjakpo; Senator Cleopas is replacing Senator Diri Douye; Senator Abiru replacing late Adebayo Osinowo and Dadu’t is replacing late Ignatius Longjan.

2023 Delta Gober: Gbagi Visits Gbaramantu King, Receives Royal Blessings

2023 Delta Gober: Gbagi Visits Gbaramantu King, Receives Royal Blessings

Warri_____ The paramount ruler of Gbaramatu Kingdom, HRM Oboro Gbaraun II Aketekpe (Agadagba), has given his blessings to the front line 2023 Governorship aspirant in Delta State, Ololorgu Kenneth Gbagi.

The monarch gave his blessings on Wednesday, during a consultative to the King at Oporoza, headquarters of Gbaramatu Kingdom, Warri South-West Local Government Area, Delta State.

Gbagi’s arrival to the Ijaw Community was heralded with wide jubilation as women, youths and children welcomed him happily. Gbagi reaffirmed commitment to attract development to the area as he edges hopefully to govern Delta State 2023.

The Gbaramtu monarch expressed optimism that Gbagi will make a good governor in Delta state if elected adding that he is trusted.

In his statement, the monarch said, “Olorogun Gbagi we have known you, you are one of us, you’re the first governorship candidate who to visit me to for prayers and blessings to become the governor of Delta State”.

“My brother and subject, I pray for you, the governorship you are seeking will get it to you, it will reach your hands, you will govern well.

We trust you, you’re one of us, I give you my prayers”.

“It is well with you, you will be the governor”.

Timi Bougha Raises Alarm Over Threat To Life, Tells Family To Hold Takeme Responsible If

Timi Bougha Raises Alarm Over Threat To Life, Tells Family To Hold Takeme Responsible If

THREAT TO LIFE: My life and that of loved ones are no longer safe. The public should take cognisance that, my life and that of my loved ones are no longer safe. I have been receiving revealing threat calls and messages over my life and that of my loved ones, should anything happen to me and any of my loved ones, the Chairman, PDP, Delta South, Chief Julius Takeme should be held responsible. For the mean time, I have instructed my lawyers to do the needful over threat to life.

I, again, employ the public to keep an eagle eye on my persons, family as well as others, and hold to account, Chief Julius Takeme.

Thanks,

Sign: Comr. Timi Bougha

Okowa's Aide, Ozobo Urges Delta Youths to Embrace Entrepreneur, Vocational Skills

Okowa's Aide, Ozobo Urges Delta Youths to Embrace Entrepreneur, Vocational Skills

 Asaba_____ National President of Ijaw People's Development Initiative, Comrade Ozobo Austin, doubles as Special Assistant to the Governor of Delta State on political matters has urged youths in Ojobo and Tamigbe communities in Burutu Local Government Area of Delta State to be good ambassadors and be innovative to foster societal development in their respective Communities.

Ozobo made the statement on Wednesday in both communities on the occasion of Tamigbe students convention and Ojobo youths sensitization programmes , tagged" The Role of Youths As Leaders of Tomorrow" and " Rebranding Ojobo youth mindsets through strategic engagement and enhance security".

According to him many of the present day youths in the society have lost ideals on how to be productive and make positive change through science and technology that would encouraged development.

He expressed grievance that during the days of yore parents work assidiously to provide for their families despite excruciating economic challenges.

" my heart bleed when I see youths of nowadays engaging in cyber crime and other form of illegal means to earn through the wrong means, some don't want to showcase their natural talent anymore. Majority of the youths today have this mentality of " I will make money quick through any means possible" which have lead them to early grave, during the old glorious days parents work under the rain and sun to care for their families, those that are privileged to obtain degrees and those that are specialized in various skills, engaging in menial jobs to provide for family, but today is not so, what goes wrong?, you need to be creative, be productive, you're the leaders of tommorow, not thugs to cause havoc during electioneering, not cyber criminal, see yourself as ambassador of peace and development, embrace education which is the key to success"

The Niger Delta activist also called on government at all levels to be responsible in engaging the youths to  shun crime and be productive, noting that political office holders are not doing enough in the aspect of skill acquisition programme and entrepreneurship as measures to better the lives of the young youths, adding that religious leaders had roles to play to eradicate the rampant rates of social vices.

" If government at all levels are responsible enough to do the needful by providing an enabling working environment for the youths, I believe there would be growth in the society,  government should create empowerment programmes and job opportunity for the youths to be gainfully employed in specialized areas.

He went further "our religious leaders also have their part to play, the rampant rates of rape, drug abuse, cultism and theft becoming worse in our societies today. Our leaders should preach against it, caution the youths about the consequences of crime, I believe if everyone come together to do the needful the rate of social vices would reduce and the social environment would be a better place for all and sundry", he said.

Dr. Elaweremi Gives Thank To God On Release From Kidnappers Den, Greet Gov. Diri, Seriake, Others

Dr. Elaweremi Gives Thank To God On Release From Kidnappers Den, Greet Gov. Diri, Seriake, Others

Francis Tayor

Yenagoa_____ A renowned Bayelsa born gospel preacher and the founder/General Overseer (G.O.) Altar of Fire lnt'l Church, Evang (Dr.) Samuel Audu Elaweremi has give thanks to God for spearing his life from the hands of kidnappers, saying God is wonderful and is worthy to be praise at all times over His protection upon the lives of His children.

Dr. Elaweremi also appreciated the executive governor of Bayelsa State, His Excellency, Sen. Douye Diri, the former governor of Bayelsa State and now a serving senator, His Excellency, Sen. Seriakede Dickson, the incumbent Deputy governor, Sen Barr. Lawrence Erhujakpor as well as the Nigeria police force and other security agencies for their efforts to ensure his unconditional released from the gang of kidnappers.

The thanksgiving Service which took place at Altar of Fire lnt'l Church Headquarters, Yenagoa on Sunday December 20th, 2020 attracted many dignitaries from far and near to celebrate with the Elaweremi's family.

It would be recalled that, Dr. Elaweremi was kidnapped on Saturday 25th July, 2020 at his residence in Yenagoa by suspected kidnappers and he was whisked away through Sagbama creeks to an unknown destination. He was miraculously released on the 8th of August, 2020 after spending two weeks in the kidnappers den.

However, Dr. Elaweremi further extends his heartfelt gratitude and appreciation to the Yede (Abiri) Family of Peretoru, Elaweremi family of Ayakoromo, Pondi family of Sokebulor and other well wishers for their effort and prayers to ensure his freedom. He pray God to reward them abundantly in their life endeavors, the statement adds.