Mulade to host 5th Edition of Peace & Unity Quize competition on 3rd March, In Warri

Mulade to host 5th Edition of Peace & Unity Quize competition on 3rd March, In Warri

The Center for Peace and Environmental Justice, CEPEJ, an NGO and a not-for-profit organization, is set to host the 5th edition of its Annual Peace and Unity Quiz and Essay Competitions also known as Sheriff Mulade Peace and Unity Quiz and Essay Competitions for Rural and Riverine Communities in Delta State. The event is slated for the 3rd of March, 2021.

The primary aim and objective of the contests are to promote western education among the children and youths of the riverine areas of Warri and its environs. The initiative, introduced by Chief (Comrade) Sheriff Mulade, the Ibe-Sorimonwei (Kingdom Promoter) of Gbaramatu Kingdom in Warri South West LGA of Delta State, is to promote peaceful coexistence among the ethnic groups of the area, especially the riverine and rural communities.

While chatting with newsmen in Asaba, the State Capital, Chief Mulade who is also the CEO of Center for Peace and Environmental Justice, an NGO with Offices across Nigeria and beyond, said the annual competition was his personal commitment to the advancement of education by promoting the reading culture so that the children and youths could be well equipped to become better citizens or leaders tomorrow, as well as to foster peace and unity among the diverse ethnic groups of Ijaw, Itsekiri and Urhobo in Warri South, Warri North and Warri South West LGAs of Delta State. 

While enumerating the positive impacts and gains of the competition so far, he appealed to the government at all levels to join hands with civil society organizations such as CEPEJ to expand the programme to other Local Government Areas in the State.

The 2021 edition of the competition will hold at Hussey College, Warri in the Junior and Senior categories across all participating schools

with cash awards and consolation prizes worth Millions of naira

Egwa ll Tekedor Kusimi Community Dissolves Exco, Elects New Executives

Egwa ll Tekedor Kusimi Community Dissolves Exco, Elects New Executives

Francis Tayor

Warri_____ The people of Egwa ll Tekedor Kusimi Community of Ogbe-ljoh Warri Kingdom, in Warri South-West Local Government Area of Delta State has dissolved Dcn. Clement Tekedor led Chairman as well as his executive members and appoints new executives after expiration of their tenure.

The exercise took place in a well attended meeting of the four ruling families of Tekedor Kusimi community on Friday 26th February, 2021 at BB Hotels, along Deco road in Warri South LGA of the state.

It was noted that it is the turn of Emienbo family to produce the Chairman, hence the four rulling families that made up the community unanimously adopted Mr. Joseph Dedetolu as the new executive Chairman to pilot the affairs of the community in the next three administrative years. He was subsequently sworn-in and take oath of office alongside ten other executive members.

In his reaction, the Coordinator of the community during the meeting, Mr. Newman Nakus Oyakonghan appreciates everybody that turn up for the meeting to enthrone new government. He emphasized on unity, love and peace in the community, saying they are one family. He said today leadership position is given to some persons but tomorrow it might be your turn. " Let's come together as one big family and give the needed support to the new Chairman and his cabinet members so as to move our community forward, Nakus stated."

Meanwhile, Dcn. Clement Tekedor, the outgoing Chairman Egwa ll Tekedor Kusimi Community, in his handing over remark thank and appreciated the community for given him the opportunity to serve. He reiterated that he has forgiven those who offended him in one way or the other. He equally appeal for pardon to whoever he had offended during his tenure as chairman, and wished the incoming government a success in advance, Dcn. Tekedor asserted.

Moreover, speaking to the Press shortly after his sworn-in, the new Chairman Mr. Joseph Dedetolu thank the four Tekedor Kusimi ruling families for the confidence bestowed on him. He promised to carry everybody along in his government and assure to reach out to all aggrieved persons in order to settle any pending differences among themselves as result of his emergence as chairman.

However, among the newly sworn-in community executives includes;

1) Mr Joseph Debetolu. Chairman

2) Mr Moses Kusimi 

Vice Chairman

3) Chief Smart Tekedor Secretary

4) Pst Thompson Wanghan

Assistant Secretary

5) Mr Brawaide Tekedor

P.R.O

6) Mr Tekedor Austin

Treasurer

7) Mr Patrick Kusimi

Financial Secretary

8) Mr Raphael Takembo 

Assistant Secretary

9) Mr Jonathan Gilo

Publicity Secretary

10) Mr Emma Ingor Spokesman 

11) Mr Amawei Tuwei 

Assistant Spokesman.

While the community youth executive members are;

1) Mr Tony Kusimi

President

2) Patience Gbenekama

Vice President

3) Mr Seth Douperegha

Secretary General

4) Mr Philip Oruseri

Assistant Secretary

5) Mr Timi Olomiegbene

P. R. O

6) Ayagbene Takembo

Assistant P.R.O

7) Ebimobowei Dio Treasurer

8) Mr Francis Arikeke

Financial Secretary

9) Mr Tubolayefa

Assistant Financial

10) Akeme Yorke

Spokesman and

11) Fose Bobi 

Assistant Spokesperson respectively.

Taskforce sealed up illegal Gas Plants at Ughelli, Udu in Delta

Taskforce sealed up illegal Gas Plants at Ughelli, Udu in Delta

Delta State Taskforce on Environment in collaboration with Department of Petroleum Resources (DPR) and Ministry of Environment today has sealed up illegal Gas Plant stations situated at Ughelli, Udu in the state.

The exercise was carried out following the Agbor illegal gas plant fire explosion that killed many lives as well as destruction of properties worths millions of naira in December, 2020.

Addressing the press during the operation, the Chairman Delta State Taskforce on Environment, Hon. Sylvester Oromoni said any gas plant without DPR approval situated around residential areas must be removed for safety of lives and properties. He reiterated that the Agbor gas explosion that killed many lives and render residents homeless was as result of siting such illegal plants close to residential buildings. He advice those who are unto domestic gas business to first seek DPR permit before erecting their stations, saying Gov. Ifeanyi Okowa led government will not tolerate illegal gas plant operation in the state, Oromoni stated.

In his reaction, the representative of DPR Warri, Engr. Solomon Adebayo said the gas plants was sealed up because they are illegal and not approved to operate by our office. He stressed that before one is allowed to erect commercial gas plant, first the location must not be situated close to residential area where people live. Secondly, the land size must be accurate, that is 100 by 100. And thirdly, the operator must be issued a permit licensed to operate by DPR. But unfortunately, Kparuz gas plant Ekiugbo Town Ughelli and others apprehended in Udu does not have any of the above stated requirements. Hence, "we are here today to sealed them up and urged them to relocate to a safer ground", he noted.

Also speaking during the operation was the Senior Special Assistant SSA, to the governor on Special Duties, Sir. Ighor Akpojotor reaffirmed Delta state government commitment to protect the lives and properties of all deltans, stressing that the government is doing everything possible to prevent further occurrence of what happened at Agbor in 2020. He therefore, charged commercial gas operators to do the right thing so as to be on the safe side of the law, he stated.

However, the chairman was accompanied in the operation exercise by the Coordinator Delta South/Central, Comr. Kingsley lweka, Mr. Ichei from Ministry of Environment, Mr. Michael Oyimor, ( Taskforce Supervisor) Warri, Mr. Lucky, (taskforce Supervisor) Ughelli among others.

Chief. Mulade writes Gov. Okowa, Speaker, DTHA to transfer Burutu School of Marine Tech from transport to Ministry of Higher Education

Chief. Mulade writes Gov. Okowa, Speaker, DTHA to transfer Burutu School of Marine Tech from transport to Ministry of Higher Education

.....Appeals to Speaker DTHA, other Legislators to support request

A Delta-born educationist and human rights advocate, Comrade (Chief) Mulade Sheriff has written to the Delta State Governor, Senator Ifeanyi Okowa to transfer the School of Marine Technology, Burutu, from the State Ministry of Transport to the Ministry of Higher Education, to enable the institution function effectively and optimally.

Chief Mulade, a Peace Ambassador who is also the President of the Riverine Communities Development Forum of Nigeria, made this known to journalists in Abuja at the weekend, stressing that the transfer of the School to the Higher Education Ministry would attract academics and professionals to run and manage the institution for the betterment of students and Deltans in general.

The rights activist noted that the School of Marine Technology, Burutu, had been attached to the Ministry of Transport, indicating that it was meant to train the youths in crash programmes only instead of in full fledged degree and diploma courses such as those in the universities and polytechnics respectively.

He wondered why those who conceptualized the Marine School did not place it under the State Ministry of Higher Education, a body which has the academic techniques, manpower and competence to train degree and diploma students, but rather tucked it in the Transport Ministry whose corporate goal is merely to train students in the business of marine transportation and technology. 

According to Mulade, in tertiary education, a professional certificate is quite different from an academic certificate. He therefore, on behalf of riverine communities in Delta State, appealed to, and requested Dr. Ifeanyi Okowa to transfer the School of Marine Technology, Burutu, to the Ministry of Higher Education so that academic experts could run and manage it towards achieving set goals.

He also called on the Speaker of the Delta State House of Assembly, Rt. Hon. Chief Sheriff Oborevwori and his colleagues to amend the Act that established the School of Marine Technology, and transfer it to the State Ministry of Higher Education, to enable it achieve the purpose for which it was established.

Oromoni gives thank to God on life over death, appreciates family, well wishers

Oromoni gives thank to God on life over death, appreciates family, well wishers

Friends, family members and well wishers over the weekend joined the Chairman Delta State Taskforce on Environment, Hon Evang. Sylvester Oromoni to give thanks to God for spearing his life, wife and family from enemies of progress in the year 2020, saying God is great, wonderful and worthy to be praise at all times over His divine protection upon the lives of His children.

Oromoni also thank and appreciated friends, loved ones and well wishers for their prayers, love shown towards him and family during the trying time, pray God to shower them His divine blessing upon their lives.

The thanksgiving Service took place on sunday 21st April, 2021 at God's Grace Ministry lnt'l Church headquarters, Arubayi Street, in Uvwie Local Government Area of Delta State attracted many dignitaries from far and near to celebrate with the Oromoni's family.

Delivering his Simon, the founder/General Overseer (G.O.) of GGM, Bishop Daniel Dikeji Miyerin Jesu, the demons destroyer and the Bishop of the whole world charged Christians to always give thanks to God, saying Thanksgiving is an avenue to attract more blessings from God Almighty. 

Bishop Miyerin Jesu on behalf of the families of Hon. Sylvester Oromoni, Evang. Dr. S.O. Olotu expressed gratitude to God for not failing his request to save and protect their lives from their enemies in the year 2020. He urged Christians to fear not and put their trust in God, saying God is the ultimate owner of life, and that no power on earth can dispute that, he asserted.

However, Oromoni further extends his heartfelt gratitude and appreciation to the members and staff of Delta State Taskforce on Environment, his immediate family, friends and other well wishers for their steadfastness and prayers to ensure his defeat over devil. He pray God to reward them abundantly in their life endeavors, the statement adds.

Just-ln: IYC President lgbifa urges FG to publish NDDC forensic audit report now

Just-ln: IYC President lgbifa urges FG to publish NDDC forensic audit report now

..... Calls for inauguration of substantive board on 1st April

The Ijaw Youths Council (IYC) Worldwide has called on the Federal Government and the Niger Delta Development Commission (NDDC) to immediately publish the report of the commission's forensic audit.

The IYC in a statement signed by its President, Deacon Timothy Igbifa, recalled that in February 2020, the federal government initiated a holistic forensic investigation of the commission's financial activities from 2001 to 2019 with a view to sanitising and optimising the operations of the NDDC.

"But it has been one year that the investigations started. It is time to publish the report of this investigation. Every audit has a lifespan and we think that one year is more than enough to complete the audit of NDDC and publish the report", he said.

He said the IYC and other stakeholders would no longer allow the ongoing aberration and leadership confusion in NDDC with flagrant abuse of the Act establishing the commission to continue in the name of forensic audit.

He recalled that strange leadership structures such as the disbanded  Interim Management Committee (IMC) and the ongoing Sole Administration were being used to run the affairs of the commission while dropping forensic audit as an excuse.

Igbifa said the IYC and the Niger Delta were expecting an end to the sole administration of NDDC before April 1st 2021 and called on President Muhammadu Buhari to nominate and inaugurate a board that would take over from Akwa on April 1st, 2021.

He recalled that the Minister of Niger Delta Affairs, Senator Godswill Akpabio, mentioned April as the resumption date for the Substantive Board administration of the NDDC adding that IYC and other stakeholders in the region would not allow the current management structure in the commission to stretch beyond March 31st, 2021.

He said: "We were all happy when this forensic audit started in February 2020 because we believed that it would sanitise the NDDC and give the commission a new beginning to actualize its mandate in the Niger Delta region.

At a point,  our leadership insisted on the dissolution of the IMC and the inauguration of a substantive board but instead of constituting a new board, a sole administration headed by Effiong Akwa was put in place to run the affairs of the commission with the singular action to conclude the audit and hand over to a substantive Board while expending the 2020 budget tenured to 31st March, 2021.

March 31st  is a few weeks ahead and we beleive it is time the President readies a board for the commission knowing fully well that the Board members would be subjected to an official inauguration before the handover date which is April 1st, 2021. 

We are calling on the President to nominate the board now and inaugurate its members before April. 

"The IYC and other stakeholders in the region want to see a published forensic audit and a newly nominated board for the commission. 

We repeat that audit is not in perpetuity. 

It has a terminal date and we beleive that it is about time it ended. 

"We won't allow any politician or group to ride a roughshod with the resources of the commission and mess with the NDDC Act for their selfish political interest forthwith. 

The time to end the aberration in NDDC is March 31, 2021".

Burutu PDP Flag Off Campaign Ahead March 6 LGA Polls, Presents Flags To Councillorship Candidate

PDP Burutu Flag Off Campaign Ahead March 6 LGA Polls, Presents Flags To Councillorship Candidate

....... As Angele Promises To Consolidate On First Term Projects

 

Francis Tayor

Warri_____ The Peoples Democratic Party PDP, Burutu Local Government Area of Delta State on Saturday 20th March, has kicked off campaign ahead of march 6th, 2021 LGA polls across the state.

The Chairman PDP Burutu LGA, Hon. Ebike Oromoni officially presented the party flag to all the councillorship candidates of the party, charging them to deliver and represent the party as well as the electorates effectively when elected comes 6th of March, 2021. He further urged them to go back to their various wards and solicit for vote at the grassroots, stressing that the power to elect them into office relies on the people.

In his speech, the Chairman PDP Campaign Committee Burutu LGA, Barr. Dede Ikpese appreciated party faithfuls for the massive turn out, noting that Burutu LGA belongs to PDP and no other party. He called on the good people of Burutu LGA to come out in their large numbers on the 6th of March, 2021 to vote massively for the umbrella, he stated.

Speaking at the ceremony, the chairmanship candidate of the party Burutu LGA, Rt Hon. Godknows Angele thank the Peoples Democratic Party Burutu for the trust bestowed on him for given him the opportunity to fly the flag of the party for second term, vows to consolidate on the legacy projects he executed during the first term in office. Angele said when elected comes March 6th for second term, human capital development (stomach infrastructure), provision of adequate health care facilities as well as workers welfare shall be his top priority. He assure the good people of Burutu not to disappoint them, stressing that he will work with all community chairmen across the LGA to ensure adequate security of lives and properties of Burutu people, the statement adds.

In his reaction, the Chairman PDP Delta South, Chief. Julius Takeme thank Burutu PDP family for the massive turn out, charging them to go back to their wards and tell the good works of PDP over the years to the grassroots ahead of march 6th, local government elections in the state.

HoweverPDP Burutu Flag Off Campaign Ahead March 6 LGA Polls, Presents Flags To Councillorship Candidate

....... As Angele Promises To Consolidate On First Term Projects

 

Francis Tayor

Warri_____ The Peoples Democratic Party PDP, Burutu Local Government Area of Delta State on Saturday 20th March, has kicked off campaign ahead of march 6th, 2021 LGA polls across the state.

The Chairman PDP Burutu LGA, Hon. Ebike Oromoni officially presented the party flag to all the councillorship candidates of the party, charging them to deliver and represent the party as well as the electorates effectively when elected comes 6th of March, 2021. He further urged them to go back to their various wards and solicit for vote at the grassroots, stressing that the power to elect them into office relies on the people.

In his speech, the Chairman PDP Campaign Committee Burutu LGA, Barr. Dede Ikpese appreciated party faithfuls for the massive turn out, noting that Burutu LGA belongs to PDP and no other party. He called on the good people of Burutu LGA to come out in their large numbers on the 6th of March, 2021 to vote massively for the umbrella, he stated.

Speaking at the ceremony, the chairmanship candidate of the party Burutu LGA, Rt Hon. Godknows Angele thank the Peoples Democratic Party Burutu for the trust bestowed on him for given him the opportunity to fly the flag of the party for second term, vows to consolidate on the legacy projects he executed during the first term in office. Angele said when elected comes March 6th for second term, human capital development (stomach infrastructure), provision of adequate health care facilities as well as workers welfare shall be his top priority. He assure the good people of Burutu not to disappoint them, stressing that he will work with all community chairmen across the LGA to ensure adequate security of lives and properties of Burutu people, the statement adds.

In his reaction, the Chairman PDP Delta South, Chief. Julius Takeme thank Burutu PDP family for the massive turn out, charging them to go back to their wards and tell the good works of PDP over the years to the grassroots ahead of march 6th, local government elections in the state.

However, dignitaries present at the occasion includes; the member representing Burutu North Constituency in Delta State House of Assembly, Hon. Peter Asupa Forteta, his Burutu South counterpart, Hon. Pullah Ekpotuayerin, Chief. Julius Takeme, Chairman PDP Delta South, Hon. Agada Edeinmene, Hon. Paul Kurugbe, Hon. Richard Tuedon, Hon. Koffee Amasuomo among other leaders of the party too numerous to mentioned. dignitaries present at the occasion includes; the member representing Burutu North Constituency in Delta State House of Assembly, Hon. Peter Asupa Forteta, his Burutu South counterpart, Hon. Pullah Ekpotuayerin, Chief. Julius Takeme, Chairman PDP Delta South, Hon. Agada Edeinmene, Hon. Paul Kurugbe, Hon. Richard Tuedon, Hon. Koffee Amasuomo among other leaders of the party too numerous to mentioned.

Delta Schools Upgrade: Mulade Makes Case For Riverine Communities

Delta Schools Upgrade: Mulade Makes Case For Riverine Communities

...Says Riverside Communities Contribute over 70 Percent of State Revenue 

The agitation for the consideration of siting one of the proposed colleges for upgrade to universities in the riverine communities of Delta State was reechoed on Friday 19th Feb, 2021 at the public hearing in Asaba by the President of Riverine Communities development Forum of Nigeria,

Comrade Chief Mulade Sheriff. He commended the Delta State Governor, Senator Ifeanyi Okowa for upgrading the College of Education Agbor, Delta State Polytechnic Ozoro, and the Anwai campus of Delta State University to independent universities in the interest of Delta State youths seeking admission in other States. 

Comrade Mulade Sheriff appealed to Governor Ifeanyi Okowa and the Commissioner for Higher Education, Prof Patrick Muoboghare to consider siting one of the universities in the riverine communities to enable the youths there access higher education as riverine dwellers find it very difficult to access quality education in higher institutions because of the difficult terrain coupled with financial hardships, in spite of their huge contributions to the State and National economies. 

He said education is the right of every citizen and not a privilege, adding that the lack of education in the riverine communities, especially higher institutions, has led to the branding of the riverine youths agitating for the development of their areas as militants. 

He expressed the belief that establishing higher institutions in the riverine communities would drastically reduce the rate of crime because the youths would be meaningfully engaged for a win win situation for all.The President of Riverine Communities Development Forum of Nigeria sincerely appealed to Governor Ifeanyi Okowa, and Prof.Patrick Muobogharen, as well as the House Committee on Education to use their good offices to ensure that the School of Marine Technology, Burutu is upgraded to a University status, and it should get the needed attention with adequate funding to enable it operate optimally. He also appealed that campus of the newly established university should be sited at any of Bomadi, Patani, Oporoza, Ogbe-Ijoh, Ogulagha, Ogidigben, Ugborodo, Ode Itsekiri and Ogbinbiri to give the people a sense of belonging in terms of educational development and advancement.

He noted that as a result of the financial hardship most people living in the riverine areas cannot afford higher education in the upland, and strongly appealed on behalf of riverine dwellers that campuses of the universities be sited in the riverine communities of the State to bring education closer to the people.

The Commissioner of Higher Education, Patrick Muoboghare and the Chairman House Committee on Education Hon. Charles Emetulu promised to look into Comrade Mulade's appeal, saying that his proposal was on point and valid.

LGA Polls: PDP Ward 7 Ayakoromo To Flag Off Unit To Unit Campaign On 27th February

LGA Polls: PDP Ward 7 Ayakoromo To Flag Off Unit To Unit Campaign On 27th February

Ahead of the forthcoming local government chairmanship/councillorship elections across Delta State, the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP Ward 7 Ayakoromo in Burutu LGA of the state have map out plans to kick off general unit to unit campaign in the ward.

This was disclosed during the weekend by the PDP Chairman Ward 7 Ayakoromo, Prince. Kelvin Perekeme after meeting with leaders of the party, stated that the official flag off of campaign will commenced on Saturday 27th March, 2021 at the ward headquarters Ayakoromo Community.

The statement further adds that the time slated for the flag off ceremony is 10:am prompt, and that all party faithfuls, leaders and other stakeholders are specially invited to grace the occasion.

However, the chairman by this notice has directed all party exco members to be at Ayakoromo on Friday 26th eve in preparation ahead of Saturday for the programme.

Burutu PDP Flag Off Campaign Today, As Angele Vows To Consolidate On 1st Term Projects

Burutu PDP Flag Off Campaign Today, As Angele Vows To Consolidate On 1st Term Legacy Projects

...... Party Chairman Ebike Oromoni Presents Flags to councillorship candidates

Francis Tayor

Warri_____ The Peoples Democratic Party PDP, Burutu Local Government Area of Delta State has kicked off campaign today at the local government headquarters, Burutu lsland ahead of march 6th, 2021 LGA polls across the state, as Angele vows to focused on human capital infrastructural development as well as to consolidate on his legacy projects during his first term in office.

Speaking at the ceremony, the chairmanship candidate of the party Burutu LGA, Rt Hon. Godknows Angele thanked the Peoples Democratic Party Burutu for the trust bestowed on him for given him the opportunity to fly the flag of the party for second term, promised to consolidate on the legacy projects he executed during the first term in office. He reiterated that when elected comes March 6th for second term, human capital development (stomach infrastructure), provision of adequate health care facilities as well as workers welfare shall be his top priority. He assure the good people of Burutu not to disappoint them, stressing that he will work with all community chairmen across the LGA to ensure adequate security of lives and properties of Burutu people, the statement adds.

In his remark, the Chairman PDP Burutu LGA, Hon. Ebike Oromoni officially presented the party flag to all the councillorship candidates of the party, charging them to deliver and represent the party as well as the electorates effectively when elected comes 6th of March, 2021. He further urged them to go back to their various wards and solicit for vote at the grassroots, stressing that the power to elect them into office relies on the people.

In his speech, the Chairman PDP Campaign Committee Burutu LGA, Barr. Dede Ikpese appreciated party faithfuls for the massive turn out, noting that Burutu LGA belongs to PDP and no other party. He called on the good people of Burutu LGA to come out in their large numbers on the 6th of March, 2021 to vote massively for the umbrella, he stated.

In his reaction, the Chairman PDP Delta South, Chief. Julius Takeme thank Burutu PDP family for the massive turn out, charging them to go back to their wards and tell the good works of PDP over the years to the grassroots ahead of march 6th, local government elections in the state.

However, dignitaries present at the occasion includes; the member representing Burutu North Constituency in Delta State House of Assembly, Hon. Peter Asupa Forteta, his Burutu South counterpart, Hon. Pullah Ekpotuayerin, Chief. Julius Takeme, Chairman PDP Delta South, Hon. Agada Edeinmene, Hon. Combolous lkisah, Vice Chairman candidate PDP, Hon. Paul Kurugbe, Hon. Richard Tuedon, Hon. Koffee Amasuomo, Hon. Jame Nieketein among other leaders of the party too numerous to mentioned. 

Mulade Kicks Against Delta Assembly Short Notice On Public Hearing To Upgrade Universities

Mulade Kicks Against Delta Assembly Short Notice On Public Hearing To Upgrade Universities

.....Call for adequate time and Consideration on appeals

A Delta born human and environmental rights activist and Ijaw leader, Chief Mulade Sheriff has disagreed with the Delta State House of Assembly over what he described as hurried move to hold public hearing on bills to upgrade and establish three new universities in Delta State.

Mulade in a statement made available to news men in Warri noted that the time frame given by the State House of Assembly was a Clear evidence that there was calculated move to shut stake holders out of possible inputs. He noted that in a democracy there is the need for transparency on projects and developments because power belongs to the people. 

He stated that it is an unacceptable time frame for genuine input from Deltans and critical stakeholders, a display of Desperation, clandestine action and betrayal of trust reposed on our Honourable members of the state assembly and the state government by Deltans. 

Mulade further advised them to desist from acting as a rubber-stamp institution as Deltans expects them to display integrity and prove to be an independent arm of government. 

Mulade also reacted to report that the state house of Assembly has fixed Friday 19th February 2021, to hold public hearing on three bills forwarded to it by the State Governor, Dr Ifeanyi Okowa to upgrade and establish three new universities in State.

The sudden and less than 24 hours notice is questionable, obnoxious and strong disregard for Deltans as the Chairman, House Committee on Education, one of our finest and most respected. Hon Charles Emetulu has decided to toe the paths of shallow integrity for such hearings to be fixed  on Friday 19th February 2021 in less than 24 hours from the sitting of Wednesday 17th February 2021.

According to him, It is regrettable that adequate time was not given for inputs from critical stakeholders and interested parties, noting that Delta people are wondering why the rush on such sensitive bills for development in the State, especially when some sections of the state are questioning the rationale behind elevating only three institutions to the status of universities, while other sections are shut out from benefiting from such welcome development projects that could turn narratives around by putting communities ahead of others. 

Mulade stated that the House of Assembly should as a matter of fact open their doors to welcome robust contributions from the public on projects that are sensitive and likely to divide the state on ethnic lines. 

In his view, the State Assembly should not be seen promoting apathy, disenchantments and lack of trust for the government.

Three universities on public hearing inside Delta State Assembly with a short time frame could lead to government being unpopular in some sections of the state. 

As unimportant as the house of Assembly may make the dissatisfaction as expressed to be, public hearing at a short time frame will be a disservice to the good people of Delta State. Also, he stressed that the rush to please a few power blocks may be counter productive at the very long run. 

He noted that if this is allowed to go on, it connotes wrong impression and indication that the Delta State House of Assembly as submitted, and decided to relinquish her constitutional independent rights to the State Executive. he added

Delta marks illegal structures under high tension for demolition in Warri

Delta marks illegal structures under high tension for demolition in Warri

Officials of Delta State Task Force On Environment have embarked on marking of illegal structures built under high tension on the streets of warri in Warri South Local Government Area of the state for demolition. 

The areas visited today includes NPA, Main Market, Robert road, Ibo market among others.

Chairman of the taskforce, Hon. Sylvester Oromoni made this known to newsmen on Thursday in warri, noted that the exercise is a continuation of where the operation stopped in the year 2020, stressing that any shop owner built under high tension should vacate or risk demolition by the end of February, 2021.

He said that all illegal structures and shanties encroachment on the streets would be demolished, noting that the demolition would take place after the expiration of the ‘Removal Order’ served by the Agency.

Oromoni said that the government observed with dismay the massive encroachment by individuals, private developers into right of ways. 

He implored Deltans to always seek approval of relevant agencies before erecting their buildings. 

“All illegal structures and buildings constructed by persons under high tension without valid approval from the government across the state would be removed,” he added.

Oromoni further warned miscreants, illegal mechanics, food vendors and owners of illegal shanties across the state to vacate before 28th of February, 2021 or face demolition, and the taskforce will no longer tolerate incessant defacing the aesthetics beauty of our streets .

He noted that a situation where illegal structures are built attached to electric polls stands a big risk of attracting electric shock, stressing that Gov. Okowa led government would no longer be tolerate that in the state, he concluded.

However, the Chairman was accompanied in the operation by Sir. Ighor Akpojotor, SSA Special Duties, Mrs. Obire Rachael, Principal Environmental Health Superintendent, Mr. Destiny Onojaine, Mrs. Philomena Odjegbu, Mr. Michael Oyimor, Hon. Frank Alale among others.

Rights Group Vows To Fight Corruption ln Delta, Advocate For Good Governance

Rights Group Vows To Fight Corruption ln Delta, Advocate For Good Governance

The Woman Leader of a frontline development and good governance advocacy group, New Delta Initiative, Mrs. Promise Uyanwanne urges Deltan's to protect government developmental projects.

Speaking during a meeting of the group in Warri, Delta state, Mrs. Promise noted that protecting government infrastructures will result in general benefit.

She warned against activities capable of defacing the aesthetics of the cities around the state, adding that NDI is prepared to partner with reputable organization, law enforcement agencies to sanction anyone, group of persons, organisations whose activities is capable of Puting the state into disrepute.

She noted that corruption amongst public servants, school principles, head teachers and other public officers is affecting Delta state negatively.

Ethiope East: Hon. Rex Ogboru Hosts APC Women, Youths In Ward 1, 2, 3

Ethiope East: Hon. Rex Ogboru Hosts APC Women, Youths In Ward 1, 2, 3

The resolve of Hon Rex Ogboru to strengthen the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Ethiope East Local Government Area of Delta State, on Tuesday was again demonstrated as the young politician, a former aspirant for the Delta State House of Assembly seat, with an ever-growing group of supporters due to his style of politics, met with women of the party in Ward 1, 2 and 3. 

According to sources, on Monday, he dedicated his time to the youths and on Tuesday, received women from the said wards in his Abraka residence.

Oasis Magazine (OM) gathered that during his meeting with the women on Tuesday, he gave them the opportunity to table their grievances as party members.

According to one of those at the meeting, some of the women who spoke talked about the neglect meted out to faithful supporters.

Our source said: “Many complained about the actions of elected officials in the party.

Notable among them was Mrs. Moneygirl Dubre who tearfully narrated her ordeal in the party, saying that many of them lost properties in an election, but still remained faithful that someday they will eat the dividends of their perseverance.

She noted with tears how a recent empowerment was given to PDP women that stood against the party, but as usual they were neglected.

Hon. Rex Enajite Ogboru appealed to the women on the need to move forward and look for a better/inclusive APC where everyone will be paramount. 

He stressed the need for all the women to participate actively in the forthcoming party registration/revalidation of membership.

APC stalwarts present during the meeting were Hon. Rex Ogboru, Mr. Lindon Ugbome (LGA Chairman), Comr. Ejiro Etaghene (councillorship candidate DSIEC 3), Hon. Mike Ukrakpor (councillorship candidate DSIEC 5), Hon. Ogaga Akpore (councillorship candidate DSIEC 2), Godstime Ukuanovwe, Edison Odeh, Emeka Paul Newman etc.

Meanwhile, feelers from those that were at the meeting on Monday with youths, said the emergency meeting was needed to address the too many complaints from virtually all quarters in the party.

The meeting witnessed over 250 youths from all wards in Abraka (Ugono, Otorho, Urhuoka, Urhuovie, Ogbedje, Oria, Urhuagbesa, Umeghe, Erho, Ajanomi etc).

It again was another time for contributors to air their mind, spew out their grievances and speak up.

Most of the contributors decried the neglect by the political office holders and party leaders most especially giving out appointment to known PDP members. 

This according to the aggrieved youths is an aberration and doesn't tell well of the party.

Hon. Rex appealed to party faithful to remain steadfast and take good advantage of the forthcoming party registration and revalidation of their membership. 

He also assured them that the party will definitely get it right as everyone looks forward to the next party congress.

Present at the meeting were Barr. Ejiro Etaghene, Hon. Rex Ogboru, Mr. Lindon Ugbome (LGA chairman), Hon. Ogaga Akpore  (Councillor DSIEC Ward 2), Hon. Irorobeje Oghenevwegba, Hon. Michael Ukrakpor (Councillor DSIEC ward 5), Hon. Comr. Ejiroghene Eyeboka (Councillor DSIEC ward 3), Mr. Quincy Emudainohwo  (Ward 1 chairman) among others.

LEMSPA, lbo Mkt Traders Commends Delta Govt On PSP Initiative, Promise To Comply

LEMSPA, lbo Mkt Traders Commends Delta Govt On PSP Initiative, Promise To Comply

Delta State Spare parts dealers under the auspices of Lower Erejuwa Motor Spare Parts Association (LEMSPA), as well as lbo market traders in Warri has commended the Delta State government over the operation show your PSP receipt exercise, stressing that they are ready to partner with the private sector participants PSP service providers in order to ensure safe and clean environment in the state.

The commendation was made on Tuesday in warri, during a combine meeting with waste management board, PSP service providers and Delta state taskforce on environment in order to have a mutual understanding between the agencies and the market traders on the need to cooperate with Delta state government policies to engage PSP  Model of waste management for proper disposal of their commercial premises wastes to government approved dump site.

Speaking at the meeting, the Chairman PSP Warri South Local Government Area, Mr. Idundun Hope noted that the essence of the meeting is for all shop owners in warri to register with PSP service providers in accordance to the state government law on proper waste management and safety environment. He said market traders must cooperate with Delta state government to keep warri clean and safe for living, adding that most strange deadly diseases in our society today is as result of indiscriminate waste dumping in our environment, he stated.

In his reaction, the Asst Chief. Environment Health Officer in waste management board, Comr. Oguori Okodaso made the traders to understand that indiscriminate dumping of waste in our environment is a punishable offence, noting that any one caught as victim will attract a fine of two hundred thousand naira for business premises, while residential areas cost twenty thousand naira etc. He concluded that government approved tariff for PSP service fee for a month per shop costs one thousand naira only. He therefore, charged them to comply with the state government directive so as to be on the safe side of the law, he said.

Meanwhile, the President of lbo market traders association warri, Mr. Ikechukwu Ifediorah and his counterpart, the Chairman Lower Erejuwa Motor Spare Parts Dealers Association (LEMSPA), Dcn. Francis  Uju on behalf of the traders had promised to comply with the waste management board to engage PSP service providers. They further appealed to the state government to protect and save them from the hands of illegal levy tax collectors coming to defraud them in a daily basis in their business premises.

However, the state taskforce on environment was represented at the meeting by the state coordinator, Comrade Kingsley lweka, Hon. Frank Alale and Mr. Destiny respectively.