Taskforce To Enforce Operation Show Your PSP Receipt On 9 February, ln Delta

Taskforce To Enforce Operation Show Your PSP Receipt On 9 February, ln Delta

Delta State Taskforce on Environment in collaboration with Waste Management Board and PSP Service providers in warri, Uvwie and its environs have concluded plans to enforce what it termed operation show your PSP receipt in every households, companies and other related corporate organizations across the state. 

This was disclosed on Tuesday in warri by the state taskforce Chairman on environment, Hon. Sylvester Oromoni during a joint meeting with representatives of waste Management and PSP Service providers within warri, Uvwie and its environs.

According to the chairman, said the operation will  commence on the 9th February, 2021 and every household in Delta are advised to engage the services of PSP and keep their receipts in order to be on the safe side of the law during the operation exercise.

Oromoni noted that the essence of the exercise is to ensure clean, hygienic and conducive living environment for all Deltans, stressing that every household is expected to engage the services of PSP so as to enable them properly dispose off their waste to government approved dump site without indiscriminately littering our environment.

Oromoni reiterated that Gov. Okowa led administration is doing it best to keep the state clean, adding that indiscriminate dumping of waste by households, companies and other related corporate organizations in our environment won't be tolerated henceforth, noting that defaulters would be arrested to pay fine and charged to court to face the full weight of the law, he stated.

However, those present at the meeting includes; Sir. Ighor Akpojotor, SSA to the governor on Special Duties, Comr. Kingsley Iweka, state Coordinator Delta South/Central, Mr. Lucky, Delta state PSP President, Mr. Hope, Chairman PSP Warri among other PSP Service providers within warri, Uvie and its environs.

Mulade Calls On Gov. Okowa To As Well Upgrade Burutu School of Marine Tech, College of Education, Warri to Universities

Mulade Calls On Gov. Okowa To As Well Upgrade Burutu School of Marine Tech, College of Education, Warri to Universities

A traditional High Chief in ancient Gbaramatu Kingdom, Chief (Comrade) Sheriff Mulade has appealed to the Delta State Governor Dr. Ifeanyi Okowa to include notable technical schools and colleges of education located in Ijaw and Itsekiri areas of the State in his planned school upgrade to universities. 

Chief Mulade, the Ibe-sorimowei of Gbaramatu Kingdom and the National Coordinator of Center for Peace and Environmental Justice, CEPEJ, made the apoeal at Benikrukru Town in Warri South West LGA of the Delta State, while addressing newsmen on the planned upgrade of some institutions to universities in the State.

The peace advocate alleged that the planned upgrade of Collage of Education Agbor to a University of Education; the  Anwai Campus of DELSU to a University of Agriculture; as well as the Delta State Polytechnic, Ozoro to a University of Science and Technology, was calculated at upgrading only College of Education Agbor, but to douse tension and avoid open confrontation and accusations from other quarters of the State, the Governor technically included two other schools. 

Chief Mulade who is also an educationist, further appealed to Governor Ifeanyi Okowa to include the School of Marine Technology, Burutu, the College of Education, Warri and Sinebe College, Bomadi to give a sense of belonging to Ijaw and Itsekiri ethnic groups in the planned school upgrade as development projects.

He said the Marine School of Technology, Burutu should be upgraded to a University of Fisheries, Marine and Environmental Studies; the Collage of Education Warri to a University of Peace and Conflict Studies; the Sinebe College, Bomadi to a University of Youths Development and Leadership; while the State School of Nursing Ofuoma-Ughelli to a University of Nursing and Midwifery Studies. He said when this is done, it will improve the educational prowess of the ethnic nationalities and the State in general.  

Comrade Mulade noted that failure to upgrade any of the recommended institutions in Ijaw and Itsekiri areas of the State would be regarded as a deliberate plan by the Governor to neglect the cry of the people and worsen the educational situation of the affected areas. 

He said it would be unfair to the Ijaws and Itsekiris of the State if the Governor ignored this appeal because they are the ethnic groups that contribute the largest financial quota to the State's development funds.

Ezekiel Comiserates With Gov. Okowa, Says Late Pa Okorie Lived A Fulfilled Life

Ezekiel Comiserates With Gov. Okowa, Says Late Pa Okorie Lived A Fulfilled Life

Francis Tayor

The Senior Special Assistant (SSA) to the governor of Delta State on security matters, Comrade Ezekiel Daniel has join other well wishers to commiserate with His Excellency, Sen Dr. Ifeanyi Okowa on the  demise of his lovely father, late. Pa Arthur Okorie Okowa, whose sudden death occurred last week at FMC, Asaba.

Comrade Ezekiel made the condolence statement at Oproza, headquarters of Gbaramantu kingdom in Warri South-West LGA, of the state during the weekend, stated that late. pa Arthur Okorie lived a well fulfilled life while on earth, stressing that his departure at 88 worths celebration and not mourning.

In his words, he said: " l want to sincerely extend my heartfelt condolences to my boss, His. Excellency, Sen. Dr. Ifeanyi Okowa on the death of our father. Though it is very painful loosing a dear and caring father like pa. Okorie to death, but his departure is a triumphant call to glory by our creator. God giveth and taketh, hence we give thanks to God for the exemplary life style and the good legacies our father created on earth. We are consoled by the word of God and l pray God to give His Excellency and the entire Okowa family the fortitude to bear this colossal loss."

However, Comrade Ezekiel pray God to grant late. papa gentle soul eternal rest in peace in the bosom of the Lord, the statement adds.

COVID-19: Delta Government imposes fresh curfew from 10:pm-4:am Daily

COVID-19: Delta Government imposes fresh curfew from 10:pm-4:am Daily 

Delta Government on Friday announced a fresh curfew in the state as part of measures to check resurgence of COVID-19 pandemic nationwide. 

Secretary to the State Government, Mr Chiedu Ebie, who announced this in a statement, said that the curfew was from 10 p.m. - 4 a.m. daily and would commence on Jan. 29, 2021. 

He called on residents of the state to comply with the restriction in the interest of public health, adding that security agencies had been directed to fully enforce the directives. 

 "It is hereby announced for the information of the general public, particularly Deltans and residents in the State, that as a result of the rising incidence of the second wave of the COVID-19 pandemic currently being experienced in the country, the Delta State Government will commence the enforcement of the nationwide COVID-19 curfew imposed by the Federal Government from 10 p.m - 4 a.m daily with effect from Friday, 29th January, 2021. 

"In view of this, the State Government wishes to reiterate that the guidelines earlier issued on the closure of night clubs across the state still subsists and should be complied with. 

"In the same vein, government wishes to restate the standard COVID-19 protocols for the guidance of all and these include: 

"Wearing of face masks in public places; avoiding crowded places; physical distancing; regular hand washing with soap and water or use of alcohol-based hand sanitizer. 

"Deltans, residents and owners/operators of public places and establishments are strongly advised to comply with these directives as there shall be strict enforcement by security agencies in line with the Federal Government Coronavirus (COVID-19) Health Protection Regulations 2021 signed into effect by the President Muhammadu Buhari on 26th January, 2021."

Oromoni Condoles with Delta State Governor on demise of his father

Oromoni Condoles with Delta State Governor on demise of his father 

Th Delta State Taskforce Chairman on Environment, Honorable Sylvester Oromoni has Commiserated with the first family of Delta State, Senator Dr Ifeayin Okowa on the death of his father, Sir Arthur Okorie Uzoma Okowa, popularly called AOU the Okpara-Uku of Owa-Alero.

In a statement, the state Taskforce Chairman said the news of the death of Sir Okowa was unexpected at this time.  "I received with shock the news of the passing on of Sir Okowa, l commiserate with the immediate and extended family over this great loss of a Statesman whose contributions has helped shape the success of Governor Ifeanyi Okowa". 

Continuing, Oromoni described Pa Arthur Okowa as a rare gem whose fatherly advise and prayers to His Excellency Governor Ifeanyi Okowa will be greatly missed. 

He described Late Pa Okowa as a man who displayed the fear of GOD and precipitated  a positive impact on his children and everyone that come in contact with him, particularly, Dr. Ifeanyi Okowa. 

We will miss him dearly, May his gentle soul rest In Perfect Peace, he concluded.

Just-ln: Governor Okowa Of Delta State Loses Father, Sir. Arthur Okorie To Death

Just-ln: Governor Okowa Of Delta State Loses Father, Sir. Arthur Okorie To Death

Sir Arthur Okowa, the father of the Delta State Governor, Dr. Ifeanyi Okowa is dead.

According to The Union Nigeria, the patriarch died at the Federal Medical Centre Asaba at 87 years after brief medical complications.

Arthur Okowa was born in 1932 in Owa Alero, Ika North East Local Government Area of Delta State.

The demise has not been officially confirmed by the family.

The death is coming barely hours after the news of the death of Majority Leader of the the Delta State House of Assembly, Hon. Tim Owhefere.

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Mulade Salutes Buhari Over Appointment Of New Service Chiefs, Calls For Restructuring Of Nigeria

Salutes Buhari Over Appointment Of New Service Chiefs, Calls For Restructuring Of Nigeria

..... Says Now is Best Time to Do So

Francis Tayor

Abuja_____ A Niger Delta born development activist and peace advocate, Chief (Comrade) Sheriff Mulade has congratulated President Muhammadu Buhari, and Nigerians for the appointment of the new service chiefs, noting that it will put an end to agitations from the people of the need to rejig the security apparatus of the Nation. He also joined other stakeholders in Nigeria to call for the urgent restructuring of the country following the mismanagement of the nation’s resources, as well as the endless marginalization of the South-South Region of the country. 

Addressing newsmen in Abuja on the issue, Chief Mulade who is the National Coordinator of Center for Peace and Environmental Justice, CEPEJ, an NGO, said the calls for restructuring by politicians, religious and ethnic groups in parts of the country, especially in recent times, show that restructuring is the only solution to the Nigeria's problems.  

Speaking on the role of the Niger Delta in national development, Chief Mulade, the Ibe-Sorimowei of Gbaramatu Kingdom in Delta State, said the region is the main economic live wire of Nigeria by virtue of its crude oil and gas productions which earn the Nation huge financial incomes. He, however, lamented the utter neglect of the oil and gas rich region in terms of infrastructure, health, road construction, economic and human empowerment, as well as security and education, amongst others.

Chief Mulade, a front-line development advocate politician in Warri South West LGA of Delta State, expressed sadness over the high level of political marginalization of the Niger Delta people, many of whom are qualified to work for the growth and development of Nigeria but are unfortunately not included in the present adminstration, and are rather ridiculed when making suggestions for nation building.

While commending President Muhammadu Buhari for his proactiveness towards tackling the Insecurity challenges, especially with the appointment of the new service chiefs, he however noted that restructuring is part of the developmental agenda of the All Progressive Congress ( APC ), as a party. It was also one of the main reasons the people voted the party to power in the first place. Mulade charge the presidency to listen to the voices of the people and restructure the country now before it is too late. Chief Mulade said the call is necessitated by the rise in the spate of insecurity across the Nation.

Just-ln: President Buhari Appoints New Service Chiefs, Sack Buratai, Sadique, Others

Just-ln: President Buhari Appoints New Service Chiefs, Sack Buratai, Sadique, Others

 

President Muhammadu Buhari has accepted the immediate resignation of the Service Chiefs, and their retirement from service.

Those involved are the Chief of Defence Staff, General Abayomi Olonisakin; Chief of Army Staff, Lt-Gen. Tukur Buratai; Chief of Naval Staff, Vice Admiral Ibok Ekwe Ibas; and Chief of Air Staff, Air Marshal Sadique Abubakar.

President Buhari thanks the outgoing Service Chiefs for what he calls their “overwhelming achievements in our efforts at bringing enduring peace to our dear country,” wishing them well in their future endeavours.

The new Service Chiefs are: Major-General Leo Irabor, Chief of Defence Staff; Major-General I. Attahiru, Chief of Army Staff; Rear Admiral A.Z Gambo, Chief of Naval Staff; and Air-Vice Marshal I.O Amao, Chief of Air Staff.

The President congratulates the new Service Chiefs, and urges them to be loyal and dedicated in the discharge of their responsibilities.

Femi Adesina

Special Adviser to the President

(Media and Publicity)

January 26, 2021

Taskforce pulls down illegal structures along Enerhen, Udu in Delta

Taskforce pulls down illegal structures along Enerhen, Udu in Delta

....lssues 3Days Ultimatum to traders in Udu, Jigbale Markets to vacate shops under high tension

Following the directives of Delta State Governor, His Excellency, Sen. Dr. Ifeanyi Arthur Okowa to keep Delta state clean and safe, operatives of the State Taskforce on Environment on monday, demolished illegal structures, containerised shops at Enerhen junction, along Udu road areas of the state.

Speaking during the demolition exercise, the Chairman of the state taskforce, Hon. Sylvester Oromoni disclosed that the demolition was sequel to an earlier ‘Removal Order’ by the government served on owners/occupants of those illegal shanties based on series of complaints by motorists and pedestrians of frequent traffic jam along the road as result of street trading activities, stressing that no trader is allowed to shade on public walkways as well as on top drainage system.

He explained that after the expiration of the Removal Order, the government was magnanimous enough to add 21days grace to remove their belongings and vacate the entire area, but unfortunately some stubborn traders refused to comply with the directive.

According to Oromoni, “These shanties and illegal structures are defacing the beauty of the city of warri and its environs, saying the Delta state government will not tolerate such nuisance across the state.

He therefore, urged members of the public to support the government to make the environment clean and safe for all Deltans, the statement adds.

However, the state taskforce had issued three days ultimatum to traders in Udu, Jigbale market to remove their shops under high tension and on top drainage system within the speculated time, so as to avoid government force on demolition of their properties.

Fulani Quit Notice: Group Defends New Oyo Commissioner Of Police, Onadeko From Ethnic Bias

Fulani Quit Notice: Group Defends New Oyo Commissioner Of Police, Onadeko From Ethnic Bias

Daniel Dafe, Abraka

A group in the Southwest region of Nigeria, Egbe Omo Oduduwa Women League, has defended the new Commissioner of Police in Oyo State, Mrs. Ngozi Onadeko, for her bravery, professionalism and competence in handling the security challenges in the state amidst the quit notice handed to Fulani herders in Ibapara axis of Oyo state, saying that she has demonstrated lots of professional and unbiased acumen in carrying out her duties so far. 

The President General of the Women League, Deacon Iyabo Abosede, in a statement released in Ibadan, extolled the professional virtues of CP Ngozi Onadeko who hails from the Igbo speaking South East but married to a Yoruba man.

The statement said that “by law and tradition, the CP is a Yoruba lady by marriage and thus has no business with the outlawed indigenous People of Biafra IPOB leader, Mazi Nnamdi Kanu, who wants to taint the sterling records of CP Onadeko through his unfounded campaign in Sahara Reporters and other online media platforms.

The group said: "We are firmly in support of CP Ngozi Onadeko’s competence to bring peace and justice to the good people of Oyo state and indeed the South West people who are faced with dire security challenges.”

Egbe Omo Oduduwa Women League warned the likes of Nnamdi Kanu to rather than promote ethnic division, a situation that already has plunged Nigeria into a state of chaos to desist from such acts henceforth.

“This is a time when we should rather focus on what unites us rather than what divides us. The situation in Oyo State looks under control. The CP needs our support and not unnecessary jabs to set apart ethnic groups,” the statement added.

According to the statement, “Kanu’s statement asking her to flaunt the order from the Inspector-General of Police, Adamu Mohammed, for the immediate arrest of Igboho and threatening to deal with her family in Igbo land, depicts him as an enemy of Nigeria.”

Recall that Kanu had advised the new Commissioner of Police to resign from her position, saying she was strategically appointed to foment regional enmity.

“We have no doubt that she will handle the issue the best way possible,” the statement concluded.

Meanwhile, on Sunday, Onadeko in a statement by CSP. Fadeyi Olugbenga, noted that the actions of Sunday Igboho led to the recent clashes between Fulani herdsmen in the area and the host community of Igangan. 

She however warned that nobody will be allowed to cause further breakdown of law and order while an investigation has been launched to determine details of the Igangan incident and bring perpetrators to justice.

Just-ln: Uvwie Monarch Abe 1st Ban 'Deve' Collection ln His Kingdom

Just-ln: Uvwie Monarch Abe 1st Ban 'Deve' Collection ln His Kingdom

Francis Tayor

Warri___ The Ovie of Uvwie kingdom, Abe The First has reiterated the ban on development fee collection popularly known as “deve” in Uvwie kingdom of Delta State.

The monarch made the statement while proclaiming that Ugborijo is not an autonomous community in his kingdom.

The proclamation by the traditional ruler averted what would have caused a crisis in the kingdom.

The Uvwie monarch restated that collection of development levy popularly known as “deve” is prohibited in line with the Delta State government law known as Delta State Public and Private Properties Protection Bill 2018.

While addressing administrative Units Heads, Chiefs and people of Ugboroke administrative unit, the Ovie of Uvwie said that he had created 9 administrative units for administrative convenience and to attract development to the kingdom.

He commended the Chief Sunday Agbugbu led committee for the reports and recommendations in solving the controversies surrounding the placement of Ugborijo into one of the administrative units in the kingdom.

The Uvwie monarch then gave approval and recognition of Ugborijo as a community in Ugboroke administrative units and charged all the leaders and traditional chiefs to promote peaceful relationship amongst themselves, stressing that peace advocacy remains his main agenda for accelerated development.

In his response, the Unuevworo of Ugboroke administrative unit, Chief Dennis Omovie commended the Ovie of Uvwie for his swift intervention in restoring peace pledging to carry everyone along particularly the Ugborijo community.

New Delta Initiative Urges Gov. Okowa to Attract Investors, Economic Opportunities to Delta State

New Delta Initiative Urges Gov. Okowa to Attract Investors, Economic Opportunities to Delta State

Asaba_____ A Nigerian based Development advocacy group, New Delta Initiative has appealed to Governor Ifeanyi Okowa of Delta State to Attract investors and Economic opportunities to the  State.

In a statement made on Friday by the Coordinator in Asaba, Comrade Ezekiel Kagbala noted that creating a conducive environment for companies to return to the state is key to attracting investors and boosting the economic fortunes of the state.

Ezekiel Kagbala noted that the state will be attractive for investors if the government create durable infrastructures.

He said, "24 hours electricity, good roads, bridges drinking water Clean Environment, aesthetic environment and street lights will breed life in Delta cities as Modern infrastructure remains a basic need in Delta State.

"It will be near impossible for Investors to invest in a state with dilapidated infrastructures of bad roads, pitch darkness and poorly trained human capital". 

"Investors Cannot invest where there are poor economic prospects, high rate of unemployed youths that could create insecurity if not well managed".

"Delta State Government should do more, redouble efforts and restore the lost industrial and economic glory of the state"

PTI Accident: Oromoni Condoles With Bereaved Families, Calls For Ban On Keke Plying Highways

PTI Accident: Oromoni Condoles With Bereaved Families, Calls For Ban On Keke Plying Highways

The Chairman Delta State Taskforce on Environment, Hon. Sylvester Oromoni has condoled with the families of the woman and her baby who lost their lives in a fatal Keke accident at PTI junction Effurun, in Uvwie Local Government Area of the state.

The sad fatal accident occurred on Wednesday 20th January, 2021 at PTI junction Effurun, when a tipper break failed the driver and ran into a Keke Napep carrying the woman and her daughter killing them on the spot.

Oromoni decried the incident as very unfortunate and recklessness on the part of drivers, charging Deltans to accept the ban of Keke Napep plying federal highways. He stated that if Keke are banned from plying federal highways, it will drastically reduce road crashes. 

According to him,  " the sad news of the death of a woman and her daughter in a rather bizarre circumstance in Warri on Wednesday is quite unfortunate and disheartening. I extend my heartfelt condolences to the bereaved families and equally use this medium once again to call on Deltans, especially Keke Napep operators to accept the ban on Keke plying federal highways. Keke are free to ply within streets and run town services but not highways. That will help to reduce the nature of such fatal accidents on our highways, Oromoni stated."

He therefore, called on Deltans to cooperate with the policies of Gov. Ifeanyi Okowa led government in order to protect lives and properties in the state," the statement adds.

Gov. Diri Of Bayelsa State To Inaugurate Projects In Delta On Feb 2_Augoye

Gov. Diri Of Bayelsa State To Inaugurate Projects In Delta On Feb 2_Augoye

Francis Tayor

Delta State Government on Thursday announced that it would on Feb. 2, 2021, inaugurate completed road and school projects in Warri and Effurun.

In continuation of his statewide projects inauguration programme, Governor Ifeanyi Okowa of Delta will on February 2, inaugurate two roads and schools in Warri and Uvwie Local Government Areas of the state.

The Commissioner for Works, Chief James Augoye, disclosed this to newsmen shortly after inspecting the projects in company with his Basic and Secondary Education counterpart, Mr Patrick Ukah.

The roads for inauguration, according to Augoye, are the double-carriage Ubeji road, Access road from NPA Expressway to Warri Refinery while the schools are Army Day Secondary School, Effurun and Ighogbadu Secondary School, Warri.

He said that Gov. Douye Diri of Bayelsa would inaugurate the projects at the invitation of Okowa, adding the 4.5-kilometre Ubeji road was constructed by Ark Marine Engineering Limited.

“It is fully completed though with minor maintenance which the contractor will carry out from Monday next week because we intend to inaugurate that road on Feb. 2.

“His Excellency is inviting the Bayelsa State Governor, Senator Douye Diri, to inaugurate the Ubeji road and the access road from NPA to Warri Refinery, which is also completed and awaiting road markings which will commence tomorrow and will be completed within three days.

“It’s a very good job they did for us and we are very happy about it.

“Governor Okowa believes that Deltans should benefit from his administration in spite of the challenges that go with the COVID-19 pandemic,’’ he said.

Augoye said that the projects were economically viable, adding that the first one was a link to Warri Refinery and Petrochemicals Company while the Ubeji road connected five oil tank farms.

On his part, Commissioner for Basic and Secondary Education, Mr Patrick Ukah, said that Army Day Secondary School was one of the 12 model secondary schools embarked upon by the previous administration in the state.

He said Governor Okowa believed that government was a continuum and decided to complete the project which was at 30 per cent stage when he assumed office.

“We are happy to say that it is one of the model schools we have in the state today and you can see the population that we have there.

“The Ighogbadu Secondary School is an executive response from the governor. It was one of the products of the town hall meetings we had with the people of this area and the governor assured that he was going to construct a secondary school here.

“Today I am happy to report that the school is completed now and over 200 students have resumed classes here.

“I am also happy that some of the roads have been constructed and we will do all within our powers to see that the school entrance is put to good use.

“We are happy that the schools are well constructed and it’s a good environment for teaching and learning,” Ukah said.

On compliance with COVID-19 preventive protocols, he said that he was impressed with the schools he had visited.

“What I have seen in the few schools I have gone to, I am quite impressed because I saw most of the pupils and the teachers with their face masks.

“It is not easy to monitor children because some of them will pull it off, because it is very inconveniencing; so it behoves the teachers to always remind them to wear it properly.

“We need to give them constant reminders to ensure that they become used to it.

“So far, I am impressed, but in some places you still see some laxities and that is why we have told teachers that before they start any lesson, they must go through the COVID-19 protocol.

“The idea is for the teachers and students to become apostles in carrying out the COVID-19 message from the homes to the community that COVID-19 is real.

“Our prayer is that God should keep protecting us so that no teacher or student will contact this ailment,” Ukah stated.

Okowa Condoles With Bereaved Families At PTI Accident, Orders Police To Investigate ‘Crushing’ Of Mother, Child To Death In Delta

Okowa Condoles With Bereaved Families At PTI Accident, Orders Police To Investigate ‘Crushing’ Of Mother, Child To Death In Delta

Francis Tayor

Governor Ifeanyi Okowa of Delta State has ordered immediate investigation into the death of a woman and her daughter at PTI Junction in Effurun, Uvwie Local Government Area of the state on Wednesday.

In a statement by his Chief Press Secretary, Mr Olisa Ifeajika, the governor decried the incident, and charged police authorities in the state to commence urgent and accelerated investigation into the circumstances surrounding the losses.

According to him, the sad news of the death of a woman and her daughter in a rather bizarre circumstance in Warri on Wednesday is quite unfortunate and disheartening.

Okowa condoled with the deceased’s family on the loss of their loved ones, and assured that everyone involved in the processes that led to the incident would be brought to book.

He called on Deltans, especially the people of Warri to remain calm and law-abiding, and allow the government and law enforcement agencies to take necessary steps to address the situation.

The governor also charged the police to ensure that law and order prevailed in the area.