Delta 2023: Urhobos In Bayelsa Throws Weight Behind Gbagi's Guber Ambition

Delta 2023: Urhobos In Bayelsa Throws Weight Behind Gbagi's Guber Ambition

... I Will Clinch PDP Governorship Ticket, Says Gbagi

The gubernatorial aspiration of Olorogun Barr. Kenneth Gbagi, got a major push, as Urhobo Progressive Union (UPU), in Bayelsa State received him with an overwhelming ovation.

Jubilee Hotel, along Isaac Boro Expressway, Yanegoa, was taken over by the mammoth crowd predominantly Urhobos, Isokos and Ijaws who poured in to catch a glimpse of the well renowned and endowed legal luminary and a business tycoon with intimidating credentials.

The Okobaro of Urhobo in Bayelsa, His Royal Majesty (HRM), Joshua Apoil Aweyu, who led the UPU President-General, (PG), in Bayelsa, Chief Charles Oruru Ejakpobe, other respected chiefs with over 10,000 youths, men and women, received the governorship aspirant with Urhobo songs and admirable dancing steps.

In his remarks on Sunday 11th April 2021, the Okobaro, charged all Urhobo indigenes in Bayelsa, to get ready to return home for the Continuous Registration Exercise by the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), in order for them to cast their votes for him during the guber election.

"When the time comes for registration, we will all go home. So that after the election, when they have finished counting the votes of Delta State, they will add the one of Urhobos in Bayelsa State.

"I didn't end there, I went to Rivers State to call them. As we are here Urhobos in Rivers State are warming up to receive you. Urhobos, get ready, when the time comes, we will all give our votes in block for him", he said.

Others who spoke including Hon. Henry Tafi JP and Tonye Ilobolo, President, Ijaw Solidarity Forum on behalf of Deltans in Bayelsa State, threw their weights behind the aspiration of Olorogun Gbagi.

Addressing the mammoth crowd, elated Barr. Gbagi, appreciated them for coming out in their large numbers to welcome him, assuring them that haven supported the incumbent governor, Dr. Ifeanyi Okowa, said: "Okowa owe the Urhobos a duty that is sacrosanct".

Gbagi, who spoke in his dialect said: "Some persons who are trying to contest under the platform of our party are not Urhobos. You people should open your eyes very well. If you are deceived, the blame will be on you", warning them that there is difference between you owing a property and jointly owing same with others.

"As large as Delta State, there is nobody who has identity as what I have. If there is any person of such, let the person come out so that we will engage in a media debate so we can tell the world and Deltans in particular, where we are coming from and how we got there just as he assured them not to be perturbed.

He expressed confidence that he would clinch the party ticket, calling on each and everyone of them to go back home and talk with their family members and friends, "in the last one year, I have started this consultation process. These people have no connection, they have been in government and has no businesses in the state.

"What wisdom and exposure do they have to govern the state? They tried to drag my name into the mud but they failed. If you want to compete with me in this governorship race, our balance sheet have to published. They do not have what it takes to govern Delta State".

He urged them to take the bull by the horn and change the narrative of money politics, "I present myself to you because I know I have what it takes to change the state. I will complement what Okowa has done and it will be a win-win situation for Delta", Barr. Gbagi, declared.

By-election victory: Gbagi Congratulates Ogbimi For Winning Isoko North Constituency

By-election victory: Gbagi Congratulates Ogbimi For Winning Isoko North Constituency

A foremost governorship aspirant and former minister of State for Education, Olorogun Barr. Kenneth Gbagi, has felicitated with the People Democratic Party (PDP) family and the candidate of the party who stood for the Saturday 10th April 2021, Isoko North Constituency By-election, Mr. Jude Ogbimi, for the landslide victory.

In a press statement on Sunday April 11th 2021, signed by Olorogun Barr. Kenneth Gbagi and made available to newsmen by his Media Assistant, Kenneth Orusi, the industrialist, said Ogbimi's victory is a well-deserved one, as the party went to the nooks and crannies of Isoko North Constituency to campaign vigorously.

"I want to commend the Delta State Governor, Senator Dr. Ifeanyi Arthur Okowa, the PDP, party leaders and members, security agencies especially the police, the Independent National Electoral Commission for ensuring a peaceful and a successful election in Isoko north.

"I urge the House of Assembly-elect, to ensure that he makes legislations that will bring massive growth and development to his Constituency and the State in general during his tenure in the House.

“With his core competences in strong leadership skills, I trust he will bring his wealth of experience to bear especially in attracting development, ensuring that PDP grow stronger in his Constituency and assist the governor in the finishing strong agenda.

“As you prepare to be sworn-in as member representing Isoko North State Constituency in the House of Assembly, the PDP family and your immediate family, colleagues and admirers have cause to be grateful to God for having granted you this opportunity to serve your people.

"I am proud of you and trust that you will continue to be a great ambassador of PDP", the governorship aspirant stated.

Signed;

OLOROGUN BARR KENNETH O. GBAGI FNIM

Taskforce issues fresh abatement to illegal structure occupants to vacate in warri

Taskforce issues fresh abatement to illegal structure occupants to vacate in warri

As part of the Delta state government effort to keep the state clean, the State Taskforce on Environment in collaboration with Warri South Local Government Council Special Taskforce on Beautification, has issued a fresh one week quit abatement notice to residents in warri, especially business men occupying illegal structures, shanties and containerised shops defacing the aesthetic beauty of the oil city as well as those under high tension to vacate within the time frame given or face demolition.

The notice was served on Tuesday 6th April, 2021 after the Easter holidays, by the state taskforce Chairman on Environment, Hon. Sylvester Oromoni alongside the Chairman Warri South LGA special taskforce on city Beautification, Comrade. Kenneth George, warned those affected to use the one week grace to relocate so as to be on the safe side of the law binding them.

Speaking during the exercise, Oromoni said all occupants of illegal structures, attachment built along the road, especially Edjeba junction by Governor's Office Annex, Chevron Clinic road opp DBS, Ogunu flyover bridge bottom, Airport road by NPA housing estate fence, opp AJ restaurant, Estate roundabout e.t.c. are defacing the aesthetic beauty of the environment, causing unnecessary road traffic jam as well as obstructing free flow of vehicular movement.

He expressed displeasure over the deliberate act by traders occupying public road to do their personal business to the detriment of other road users. While urging those traders whose shops are marked to vacate the premises immediately within the stipulated time or risk demolition by the state taskforce, he stated.

In his reaction, the Chairman Warri South Council special taskforce on Beautification, Comrade Kenneth George said his team discovered a hard drugs business center at the Ogugu flyover bridge bottom, where criminals used as hideout to carryout their criminal activities in the city of Warri. He however, join his voice to that of Oromoni appealed to residents in warri to cooperate with Gov. Okowa led Delta state government to serve them better, he noted.

Meanwhile, there was a drama at Okere market opp, one of the illegal shop occupants refuses to to obey, thereby attacked Kenneth George, tore his clothes while he was performing his official assignment. lt took the combined effort of B Division Police officers warri alongside the state taskforce officials to bundle the perpetrators to detained at the station.

However, the state taskforce sealed up the shops in the disputed area for fighting the officials. They where asked to stop further trading in the area until the matter is properly resolved.

Late pa Robert for burial Tomorrow at Ayakoromo, as king Pereama, Allen, Golipat, Tareoge, others set to perform at the occasion

Late pa Robert for burial tomorrow at Ayakoromo, as king Pereama, Allen, Golipat, Tareoge, others set to perform at the occasion

The remains of pa Robert Ekpesibiowei Enefugha would be finally laid to rest at his country home, Ayakoromo Town in Burutu Local Government Area of Delta State, tomorrow Saturday April 10th, 2021.

The burial proclamation was signed by Pa Amadiowei Saibakumo on behalf of the Enefugha family of Diamo/Agbereye quarters in Ayakoromo (Delta State) and Yougha family of Oyan-edumu quarters of Aghoro (Bayelsa State).

According to the family, said late pa. Robert Ekpesibiowei Enefugha was a marine expert and retired NPA staff, died on the 1st of December, 2020 at the Federal Medical Center (FMC), Yenagoa after a brief illness at the rightful age of 93. 

He is survived by 8 Children, 16 Grand Children, 2 Great Grand Children and many relatives too numerous to mention. 

According to the Burial Arrangement:

Saturday 10th April, 2020:

7am-Body leaves FMC Mortuary Yenagoa to Ayakoromo Town in Burutu LGA, Delta State.

12pm- Body lying in state at Ayakoromo.

1pm- Funeral Service at Ngbilebiri Primary School Field, Ayakoromo.

3pm- Interment. 

4pm- Canoe Competition. 

5pm- Football Match.

8pm- Christain/Traditional wake-keep till dawn. 

Music to be supplied by King Pereama Freetown JP, Numoupere ll of lzonebe, King Allen Alabor, Pst. Golipat, Tare-Oge fanfares & other side attractions.

However, it will interest you to note that late pa Robert Enefugha attended the prestigeous Zik's Academy, Kaduna. He proceeded and acquired higher certificate in Marine Services. 

Pa Ekpesibiowei Enefugha got employment with the Nigeria Ports Authority in 1963 and rose to the rank of Rig Manager. He was the last born among the Enefugha children and was the last to go. This call for celebrations.

Hence, friends, well wishers and the general public is hereby invited to join the family comes Saturday 10th April, this weekend to give their father a befitting final burial rites in Ayakoromo Town, Burutu LGA of Delta State, the statement adds.

Amnesty: Don't deprive us of our right, ex-agitators tell Dikkio, Kemepade

Amnesty: Don't deprive us of our right, ex-agitators tell Dikkio, Kemepade

...... Appealed to Pa Clark, Tompolo, Ateke, Boyloaf, Ajube, Igbifa, Joshua, Reuben, others to call Dikkio, Kemepade to order

Francis Tayor

Yenagoa_____ Former Niger Delta freedom fighters popularly known as ex-agitators of Niger Delta has warned the acting Coordinator of the Presidential Amnesty Programme, Rtd Col. Milland Dikkio as well as his Personal Assistant (PA), Mr. Alfred Kemepade not to deprived them of their rights to access quality education and other benefits due to them in the programme, noting that the amnesty office was created to serve the interest of the ex-agitators and not to witch hunt them.

The ex-agitators under the aegis of the Refined Niger Delta Militants (RNDM) led by Gen. Otobo Alabeni issued the statement on Monday 5th in Yenagoa, stated that they are not happy with Dikkio and his PA Kemepade on their plot to short change them in the programme by asking them to write JAMB before going to school.

They maintained that the interim chairman Dikkio and his PA Kemepade should follow the layed down process by deploying them to the approved universities across the country to study, stressing that anything outside that would attract anarchy and restiveness in the country, especially the Niger Delta oil rich region.

The ex-agitators further draw the attention of the interim management board to note that their engagement was to serve the interest of the ex-agitators of the Niger Delta region and not to imposed on them antagonistic conditions that will jeopardize the peace of the country.

According to Gen. Alabeni, " said if the interim management want impacted community beneficiaries to write JAMB before going to school, that is their own but we the ex-agitators will not be part of the JAMB arrangement because that was not part of the agreement we signed with federal government in 2009 before we accept amnesty. We where told that those of us want to go to school would be given direct admission and that is what had been ongoing since 2010 till date. But when Dikkio come onboard, him and his allies are bringing JAMB condition to thwart the whole process the past Coordinators had built over the years."

In addition, " We also warned Kemepade and Dikkio to immediately forward the bush names of the ex-agitators as well as those who have changed to their real names to the designated higher institutions for study because most of us were afraid to use our real names in the initial stage of accepting amnesty due to misinformation. Planning to send only real names to school to the detriment of those using their bush names would be tartanmount to anarchy in the country, Gen. Alabeni noted."

However, the ex-agitators used this medium appealed to High Chief.  Government Ekpemupolo aka Tompolo, HRM. King Ateke Tom, Dr. Ebikabowei Victor Ben aka Boyloaf, High Chief Bibopere Ajube aka Shoot at Sight, Gen. Young Shall Grow, Pastor Reuben, Gen. Joshua Maichaver, IYC President Timothy Igbifa, Pa. E.K Clark and the South-South Governors to  immediately intervene on this matter to call Rtd Col. Milland Dikkio and his PA Alfred Kemepade to order, if not they will have no other option than to invoke the spirit of Egbesu as well as their fallen hero's in the course of the Niger Delta Liberation struggle to go after them, the statement adds.

Bilabiri Killing: IYC conderms action, calls on waring parties to sheathe their swords

 Bilabiri Killing: IYC conderms action, calls on waring parties to sheathe their swords

The Ijaw Youths Council (IYC) Worldwide has condemned the bloody conflict that has claimed four lives in Bilabiri in Ekeremor Local Government Area.

It was gathered that a proposed security contract triggered disagreements that led to the communal war.

But IYC in a statement signed by its President, Peter Timothy Igbifa, appealed to the warring parties to sheathe their swords saying it was irresponsible for brothers to pick arms against themselves.

Igbifa said instead of bloodshed, Council will provide a roundtable to discuss the issues and resolve grey areas of their differences insisting that dialogue remained the best tool in dispute resolution.

The IYC boss called on the police and other security agencies to immediately move into the warring community and restore order to stop further breakdown of law and order.

He said the council was willing to work with stakeholders of Bilabiri and the state government as well as the security Agencies to ensure a non repeat while the people go about their normal day to day activities.

Just-in: Atserunleghe appointed as new acting Ologbotsere of warri as Ayiri suspended

Just-in: Atserunleghe appointed as new acting Ologbotsere of warri as Ayiri suspended

It was a sad moment as Ginuwa I Ruling House suspended Chief Ayiri Emami as Ologbotsere Of Warri, appointed an acting Ologbotsere.

The controversy surrounding the most respected Olu’s Stool, took a new look on Tuesday 30th March, 2021 when the Ginuwa I Ruling House made the suspension announcement of Chief Emami as the the Traditional Prime Minister (Ologbotsere) of Warri in press briefing held at the front of Olu Palace, Warri.

In same light, the Iyatsere of Warri during the press briefing appointed Chief Johnson Atserunleghe to Act as the New Ologbotsere of Warri.

The Press briefing saw in attendance the Leadership of Itsekiri National Youth Council, many Itsekiri’s sons and daughters. Prince Toju Emiko on behalf of the Ginuwa 1 ruling house addressed the press. He claimed that the 1979 Edict on which the Ojoye-Isan acted, “was hurriedly put together by a hand few of our leaders to meet the exigencies of that time. This so called ‘edict’ exasperating as it is, was never presented to the people for discourse at a general assembly of the Itsekiris for purposes of ratification and general acceptance. But the last two Olus, were crowned using this aberration, despising protests and court cases against the law each time, the statement reads in parts;

“Now we come to another cross road. The Ginuwa 1 Ruling House, which is the only Ruling House in the land and which has exclusive powers to nominate a successor to the throne, has been meeting in the last three months, after a convocation of bonafide members of the House, to nominate a successor to the throne. In the end, Prince Tsola Emiko, was picked as the most qualified person to sit on the throne at this time. This was done only after his name was submitted to the Ruling House by majority of the descendants of the last three Olus, even in compliance with the vexatious edict”.

While the 1979 Edict was contended on the fact that it doesn’t give power to Ojoye-Isan power to disqualify any candidate presented to them by the Ruling House, Prince Emiko said, “This singular illegal action of ‘disqualification’ is now threatening the relative peace in Warri Kingdom and almost tearing apart the very fabric of our existence.

“He (Chief Emami) is to immediately step aside as the Ologbotsere and stop parading himself as such.

“The Iyatsere, who is next in Command and in-fact the most senior chief, who accompanied Ginuwa I from Benin to found the Warri Kingdom, is hereby appointed as Acting Chairman of the Council of Chiefs and the Olu’s Advisory Council. He is to take over immediately and steer the remainder of the process to give us an organized, speedy closure”.

Mr. Esimaje Awani, who spoke during the briefing on behalf of Itsekiri National Youths Council, INYC noted that the Itsekiri youths’ organ was in support of the position of the Ginuwa I Ruling House.

It was reported that Ojoye-Isan, had on Tuesday March 30, in A meeting allegedly held at the Olu Palace Warri allegedly rejected Tsola Emiko as the choice of OMOBA, presented by the Ginuwa Ruling House on the ground that the choice was not in compliance with the 1979 Edict guiding the process of selecting an OMOBA, who is usually crowned as the Olu of Warri.

There were feelers that the embattled Ologbotsere of Warri Kingdom, Chief Ayirimi Emami, who presided over the Ojoye-Isan meeting, the Iyatsere of Warri, Chief Johnson Atserunleghe (who interestingly had been mandated by the Secretary to Emiko Descendants Forum and member Ginuwa I Ruling House) to act as Ologbotsere, the Uwangue of Warri, Chief Gabriel Awala, the Otsodin of Warri, Chief Isaac Jemide, Chief Thomas Ereyitomi, Chief Francis Omatseye and Chief Sam Omamuli A.k.A Omajaja, were in attendance at the Ojoye-Isan meeting, which purportedly rejected Prince Tsola Emiko as OMOBA.

Oromoni congratulates Tidi, Ramson on re-election, pledges continued partnership to keep Warri clean

Oromoni congratulates Tidi, Ramson on re-election, pledges continued partnership to keep Warri clean 

The Chairman Delta State Taskforce on Environment, Hon. Sylvester Oromoni has congratulated the Chairman of Warri South Local Government Area, Hon (Dr). Michael Tidi on his re-election and assumption of office for a second term. 

Oromoni who led members of the Taskforce on a courtesy visit to the Chairman on Monday in Warri said the visit was to collaborate with the Warri South Local Government Council in keeping Warri clean and safe for living.

He stressed the need to return the metropolitan city of Warri to her original state. 

"If we must achieve this simple task, we must work together to get positive result by ensuring we keep warri and Delta State at large very clean.

"We are here therefore to seek collaboration which I believe will foster harmonious working relationship with the newly inaugurated Taskforce on beautification.

"Governor Ifeanyi Arthur Okowa has directed us to demolish all illegal structures built on drainages and we are going to do that without fear or favour," Oromoni said. 

In his reaction, Dr Tidi thanked the state taskforce Chairman, for the timely visit and as well as his congratulatory messages. 

Tidi also commended Oromoni for the good work he was doing across the state, especially Warri and its environ in bringing back sanity to the oil city and ensuring that the environment are kept clean and safe for residents.

He however, appealed to the state taskforce Chairman to use his good office in the area of providing working equipments, especially trucks to enable the council taskforce combined team to effectively carry out the planned enforcement.

Hon. Oromoni also visited the Uvwie local Government Counci Chairman, Hon Ramson Onoyake in Effurun. 

Onoyake, in his response appreciated the team for the visit and assured them that he will work  with the Taskforce to healthier and safe Uvwie. 

The Council boss also intimated the Taskforce delegation that he had sent bill to the legislative arm of the council that will bring to an end, the indiscriminate parking of tricycles and buses on our roads as well as those driving against the traffic. 

Onoyake assured residents that his second coming would solely concentrate on environment and beautification.

Oil Spill: IYC Gbaramatu Kingdom Calls On Chevron To Take Responsibility Or Face Sanction

Oil Spill: IYC Gbaramatu Kingdom Calls On Chevron To Take Responsibility Or Face Sanction

As the Chevron Nigeria Limited continues to deny allegations of oil spill from it's facilities in Otunana flowstation in Kokodiagbene and Abiteye flowstation in Benikrukru communities respectively. Which are both situated in Gbaramatu Kingdom, Warri South West Local Government Area of Delta State. 

The foremost Ijaw Youths Body IYC in the kingdom, has called on Chevron to without further delay, take full responsibility of the oil spill from it's facilities. Which has rendered the waterways and lands of the affected communities polluted.

The IYC Gbaramatu Kingdom Structure made the call through it's Chairman Comrade Peter Pudie, who is from the oil-rich Benikrukru Community. Who addressed newsmen in the early hours of today Sunday the 28th, March, 2021. Haven taken a personal tour round the various sites of the incident. Informed the press that, the story of the said oil spill is indeed true. Stating he has personally visited the sites of the spill, in order to get a first hand information on the situation.

Comrade Pudie hinted newsmen that, the level of damage done by the spill is so massive that the livelihood of the people of both the host communities and other surrounding communities has been entirely destroyed. Leaving the people of the communities who are mainly fishermen and women with no other mince of survival.

The IYC Chairman Comrade Peter in the course of the address, expressed his disappointment at Chevron Nigeria Limited which is the major international oil company operating in the Kingdom. For denying and trying to shy away from the reality of the spill.

Comrade Pudie in his displeasure, advised CNL to without further delay, take full responsibility of the spill. And set adequate modalities in order to curb the situation.

Going forward, the Chairman Peter Pudie warned that, any further denial of the spill by Chevron, will not only intensify the tension in the atmosphere, but will as well be considered as a deliberate action by Chevron to destroy the only mince of survival of the people of Gbaramatu. And will be met with stiff resistance.

In His Words:

"I Comrade Peter Pudie, the Chairman Ijaw Youth Council Gbaramatu Kingdom Structure, on behalf of the body, wish to use this medium to emphatically state that, the oil spill witnessed in Otunana flowstation in Kokodiagbene and Abiteye flowstation in Benikrukru Communities in Gbaramatu Kingdom is indeed true".

"It is very sad that Chevron Nigeria Limited which runs a major oil operations in the Kingdom. Had to deny the occurrence of the spill, following the massive outcry from the affected communities.

Thereby stating that "there is no oil spill emanating from any of it's facilities in the Kingdom".

"I want to state that the IYC Gbaramatu Kingdom Structure ably led by my humble self, took a deliberate tour round the exact sites of the spill. As well as visiting every affected community in the Kingdom, in order to know the state of things for myself. And it was sad discovering the level of spill, which has almost destroyed the entire waterways and landmass of each of the affected communities".

"I want to note that, this unfortunate oil spill has rendered the people of the host communities as well as other impacted communities with no hope or source of livelihood. As their only mince of survival has been destroyed. Leaving them in the hands of hunger and starvation".

"It is on this note, we the IYC Gbaramatu Kingdom Structure, are calling on Chevron Nigeria Limited to henceforth, do away with it's undue denials of the occurrence of the spill. And take full responsibility of the situation, by proffering workable solutions to curb the damages caused by the spill. As well as providing adequate compensations to every affected community in the Kingdom".

"We are charging the management of CNL to treat this call with all honesty. As any attempt to ignored or disregard it will be met with stiff resistance from us".

Engr. Yeigagha appreciates family, well wishers on daughter's marriage introduction

Engr. Yeigagha appreciates family, well wishers on daughter's marriage introduction

Francis Tayor

A renowned unionist and former two times Chairman Nigeria Union of Local Government Employees (NULGE), Burutu Local Government chapter of Delta State, Engr. Henry Yeigagha has extended his heartfelt appreciation to his family, friends and well wishers for honouring the invitation on the occasion of his eldest daughter's marriage introduction ceremony over the weekend.

The event which took place at his private residence in Udu on Sunday March 28th, 2021 attracted many notable sons from Ayakoromo, Kiagbodo and Burutu to observe the first stage of his daughter's traditional marriage process according to ljaw tradition.

Engr. Yeigagha in his appreciation message said he was overwhelmed with the massive turnout despite the short notice, stressing that God bless everybody that honour the invitation.

It will interest you to note that, a delegation led by Kekena Jolomi Collins from Obontegeghayede Community in Warri North Local Government Area of Delta State, came to ask Engr. Yeigagha eldest daughter, Miss. Laurenta Timi-ebi hand in marriage before the Yeigagha extended family of Ayakoromo community in Burutu, friends and well wishers in which the daughter accepted.

However, date for the marriage proper would be disclose in the nearest future, the statement adds.

Taskforce seal up bars, restaurants over indiscriminate waste dumping in delta

Taskforce seal up bars, restaurants over indiscriminate waste dumping in delta

Delta state Taskforce on Environment has on Wednesday sealed up beer parlors, restaurants and boutique shops in Niger Cat area of Ekpan in Uvwie LGA near Warri, Delta State over indiscriminate dumpage of waste in the environment.

Team of the state taskforce apprehended a woman depositing waste from her shop to an illegal dumpsite close to shell oil pipeline in the area, thereby discovered that over ten shops within the premises refused to engage the service of PSP.

When asked, the shop owners said they usually pay four hundred naira (400) every month to their landlord in order to dispose the waste through cart pushers.

The state taskforce sealed up their shops and ordered them to  register with government approved PSP service providers to dispose off the waste immediately. They where equally served a fine to pay for littering the environment.

Amb. Mulade Congratulates Gov. Okowa On FG Approval Of Three Universities ln Delta

Amb. Mulade Congratulates Gov. Okowa On FG Approval Of Three Universities ln Delta

...Appeals For Transfer of School of Marine Technology, Burutu to Ministry of Higher Education

Francis Tayor

A Delta-born educationist and human rights advocate, Comrade (Chief) Mulade Sheriff has congratulated Delta State Governor, Senator (Dr) Ifeanyi Okowa for this historical achievement and for making Delta to be the leading state with highest number of  universities in Nigeria.

 We are proud of your educational strides to give every Deltans and others the opportunity to acquire quality education.

Chief Mulade, a Peace Ambassador who is also the President of the Riverine Communities Development Forum of Nigeria, made this commendation in Asaba, the state capital, He expresses joy and happiness for this laudable achievement and equally appealed to Governor Ifeanyi Okowa to kindly consider the transfer of the School of Marine Technology, Burutu to the Higher Education Ministry to enable it being manage and run by professional academics for the betterment of students, Deltans and to give sense of belonging to the riverine dwellers in the State.

The rights activist re-emphasised that the School of Marine Technology, Burutu, had been attached to the Ministry of Transport, since it establishment, indicating that it was meant to train youths in crash programmes only, instead of a full fledged Degree and Diploma awarding institution, such as those in  universities and polytechnics respectively.

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 appealed to the State Governor. Senator Dr Ifeanyi Arthur Okowa to consider the riverine communities in his educational pursuits. It will interest you to note that there is no single higher institution in the coastal communities/Riverine LGA's of the State. Therefore, I want to strongly appealed to the State Government to consider setting up campuses of the State universities particularly, Delta State University, Abraka, now that Anwai campus as being converted to a University and any of the other university campuses in the riverine communities,  to give them sense of belonging  and beneficiaries of His Excellency, Sen Dr Ifeanyi Arthur Okowa educational development and advancement in the State.

Engr. Richmond Odu Celebrates With Ogulagha King On Birth Anniversary

Engr. Richmond Odu Celebrates With Ogulagha King On Birth Anniversary

The Cairman/CEO of Durichtech Nig. Ltd and the Coordinating Chairman of Okerenkoko Welders and Fitters Affairs, Engr. Odu Richmond has join other well wishers to congratulate the paramount ruler of Ogulagha Kingdom, His Royal Majesty, Elder. Capt. (King) Joseph I. Timiyan (JP), Torububor I, Agbonu, the Ebenanawei of Ogulagha Kingdom in Burutu Local Government Area of Delta State  on his birth anniversary. 

Engr. Odu issued the congratulatory message on Saturday 27th, 2021 in Warri, noted that the revered monarch’s birth anniversary is usually March 27th every year, stressing that he is very happy to join other well wishers to felicitate with the king on his birth anniversary celebration this year. 

While lauding Agbonu on his sterling leadership qualities, Engr. Odu had noted that Torububou’s reign as king of oil rich Ogulagha Kingdom has brought more economic, political, educational prosperity to the Kingdom, adding that he has used his contacts to bring unprecedented infrastructural development to the Kingdom. 

According to the statement, he said:

"A congratulatory/Happy Birthday message to your most Royal majesty coming up today the 27th of march, 2021

With greatest respect and honor, l would like to use this opportunity to congratulate your majesty on your most glorious day. Your birth anniversary and your reign as king of Ogulagha Kingdom is highly appreciated. 

Your majesty’s love for the good people of Ogulagha Kingdom is seen worldwide and your endless service, wise leadership has brought great political, economic and infrastructural development to Ogulagha Kingdom in particular, Burutu Local Government, Delta state and the Federal Republic of Nigeria at large. Hence, the world holds your Royal majesty’s outstanding achievements with high esteem.

In glory your majesty, l extend my congratulations to you on this grand occasion of your birthday celebration. May all the ancestors, past and present, continue to bestow their precious blessings upon your majesty and Ogulagha Kingdom.

Once more, happy birthday, may you live long to continue to enjoy the fruits of your labour in Jesus name, Amen. Congratulations and have a wonderful day sir, the statement adds."

Young Born Singer Peres Set To Launch Musical Instruments On Sunday 28th In Warri

Young Born Singer Peres Set To Launch Musical Instruments On Sunday 28th In Warri

A rising Ijaw musician, Peres Israel, popularly known as the Young Born Singer has concluded plans to launch a Ten Million Naira Musical Instruments to officially begin his independent Ijaw Music bandset. 

According to the Bilabiri/Lobia in Southern ljaw and Ekeremor Local Government Area of Bayelsa state born talented ljaw musician, Peres noted that all arrangements are on top gear, the date for the launching has been fixed on Sunday 28th of March 2021 at Helen Smooth Car Wash, NPA by Boro Opudu’s Office, Warri South Local Government Area of Delta State. 

The statement further adds that Chief (Hon) Simeon Bebenimibo, a chieftain in the Niger Delta struggle for emancipation is the Chairman of the day.

Others that would be playing key roles include Spiritual father of the day, Shadrack Orisuwo, Chairlady, Mrs Yereke Bilou as well as Father of the day, Prince B. Owei.

The musician noted that after the launching, his bandset will be known as Peres the Young Born Singer Unique band of Africa

However, the rising Ijaw musician had invited colleagues, friends, family, well wishers, critical stakeholders in the Ijaw musical industry, Ijaw business tycoons as well as members of the general public to grace the epoch occasion, stressing that any support both moral and financial supports will be appreciated. 

Meanwhile, the Young Born Singer had vowed to thrill dignitaries that will be gracing the historic making occasion with his God given talent, adding that it will be interesting as he would be doing justice to what he knows how to do best, the statement adds.

Mulade Urges Okowa To Establish Peacebuilding&Conflict Prevention Agency ln Delta State

Mulade Urges Okowa To Establish Peacebuilding&Conflict Prevention Agency ln Delta State

...Seeks Speedy Passage by DTHA

Francis Tayor

A peace and environment rights advocate, Comrade (Chief) Mulade Sheriff has again sent another public private Bill to the Governor of Delta State, Sen Dr. Ifeanyi Arthur Okowa for consideration and the establishment of Delta State Peace building and Conflict Prevention Agency to promote and sustain peaceful coexistence among Deltans and other residents of the State.

Comrade Mulade Sheriff, who is the Ibe-Sorimowei of ancient Gbaramatu Kingdom in Warri South West LGA of Delta State, presented the public private Bill to the State Government at Asaba, the State Capital on the 24th of March, 2021. He appealed to Governor Ifeanyi Okowa to see the importance of the Agency to the promotion and sustenance of peaceful coexistence and unity among the various ethnic groups and other residents of the State, towards attracting the desired development.

He equally forwarded a copy of the Bill to the Speaker of the Delta State House of Assembly, Rt Hon. Chief Sheriff Oborovwori and appealed to his colleagues to give a speedy passage of the Bill seeking to establish the Delta State Peacebuilding and Conflict Prevention Agency that will help to promote and sustain the unity and attract development to the State.

He acknowledged the fact that the State Government's programmes and policies of peacebuilding and conflict resolutions are no doubt, laudable initiatives and efforts by Governor Ifeanyi Okowa aimed at attracting development to the State. He said there are still some gaps in the efforts at sustaining peaceful coexistence and unity among communities, ethnic groups and other residents of the State.

He strongly appealedl to the Governor, to kindly consider the important proposal for an Agency that will give a sense of belonging to Deltans to enable them benefit from the peace initiatives of his administration that has demonstrated the importance of peaceful coexistence and unity in the State. He said it will also write Dr. Okowa's name in gold as a peace advocate.