Ogbe-ljoh Justice Front Congratulates Tompolo on Surveillance Contract Renewal

Ogbe-ljoh Justice Front Congratulates Tompolo on Surveillance Contract Renewal 

Warri _______ The  Justice Front of Ogbe-ljoh Warri Kingdom  in Warri South-West Local Government Area of Delta State has heartly congratulated Tantita Security Services Nigeria Limited owned by the most respected leader of emancipation and empowerment master of the Niger Delta Region, High Chief. Government Oweizide Emkpemupolo, alias Tompolo, on the recent renewal of pipeline surveillance contract awarded to him by the Federal Government of Nigeria led by His Excellency, President Bola Ahmed Tinubu for another two years.

In a congratulatory message released on Monday at Ogbe-ljoh, headquarters of Warri South-West Local Government Area of Delta State and signed by Gen. Poweide lkoro, described the renewal of the pipeline surveillance contract by federal government to GOC as a well deserved one owing to his sincerity in curbing the menace oil theft, illegal bunkering in the creeks of Niger Delta in the last one year.

Gen. Ikoro alongside Philip Amakiri, Awala Okpogan, Chief. Benson Dubule and Amaye Endurance Ogbe noted that Tompolo is the number one leader of the emancipation struggle and empowerment father of the Niger Delta Region, hence the renewal of the pipeline surveillance contract to him by federal government will continue to sustain the existing peace as well as stabilize the rapid growth of the nation's blue sea economy.

The Ogbe-ljoh Justice Front further reiterated that the huge success recorded in the fight against crude oil theft, illegal oil bunkering and remediation of the battaerd Niger Delta Environment by the activities of illegal oil bunkers by Tompolo's Tantita security outfit cannot be over emphasized, adding that president Bola Tinubu has taken a wise decision by extending the contract for another two years.

The statement added that with the renewal of the contract, the federal government of Nigeria should be rest assured of robust output of the quantum of crude oil production in the country, saying Government Ekpemupolo is a master of the job without compromise.

Police clash with NDLEA over arrest of Inspector’s wife Selling Cannabis, others

Police clash with NDLEA over arrest of Inspector’s wife Selling Cannabis, 

Lokoja_____ Operatives of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) and officers of the Nigeria Police Force have engaged in a physical tussle over the arrest of a police Inspector’s wife allegedly caught with a bag of Cannabis Sativa and other illicit drugs.

SaharaReporters gathered that the incident happened around 11am on Monday inside A Division police station in Lokoja, the Kogi State capital.

According to multiple sources, the wife of the police inspector was arrested while distributing the marijuana from her husband’s car, an ash Volkswagen parked inside the station.

However, when the NDLEA operatives moved to take her away with the vehicle, some policemen challenged them and it led to a fight.

“A police Inspector’s wife was arrested by NDLEA yesterday inside A division in Kogi. Bags of cannabis sativa, an ash Volkswagen belonging to her husband were recovered. However, her husband’s police colleagues clashed with the NDLEA officers until their boss came in,” a source told SaharaReporters.

Another source added, “It happened at A division police post. The husband parked the car in front his office. His wife was arrested while distributing the cannabis sativa. However, some policemen tried to stop the NDLEA officers from carrying out their lawful duty until the situation was calmed by the Assistant Commissioner of Police heading the division.

“The woman and her husband’s car containing the bags of weeds and other illicit drugs were later taken to NDLEA office in Lokoja for further investigation. She has so far admitted to the act. The question is; who were her customers inside a police station?”

The NDLEA operatives have in the past arrested several top police officers for drug crimes in the country.

Of note was the arrest of suspended Deputy Commissioner of Police, Abba Kyari, and three others for drug offences, whose trial is still ongoing.

SaharaReporters earlier in the year reported that at the court on Kyari’s case, although the prosecution had previously called witnesses, the lead prosecuting lawyer stated that the current set of witnesses needed to be protected because their identities could not be revealed to the public.

Although some lawyers who had cases in court objected to the decision, the judge asked for their partience.

PAP: Ndiomu Seeks Custom Service for Employment of Ex-agitators

PAP: Ndiomu Seeks Custom Service for Employment of Ex-agitators 

Abuja_____ The Presidential Amnesty Programme and the Nigerian Customs Service are seeking for areas of mutual collaboration to reaffirm both agencies' commitment towards the progress of Nigeria.

This formed part of the discussions when the Interim Administrator of the Presidential Amnesty Programme, Major General Barry Ndiomu(rtd) called on the acting Comptroller General of the Nigerian Customs Service Mr. Bashir Adewale Adeniyi at the Customs House in Abuja.

Speaking, the acting Comptroller General of the Nigerian Customs Service Mr. Bashir Adewale Adeniyi noted that there is a strong nexus between both agencies in advancing the progress and prosperity of the nation. 

He said "while the Nigerian Customs Service is saddled with the responsibility of facilitating trade and revenue generation across the country, the Presidential Amnesty Programme is mandated to ensure the sustenance of peace  in the nine states of the Niger Delta  through the effective management of ex-agitators from the region".

The acting Comptroller General explained that since effective trade facilitation cannot take place in an environment of rancour, the Nigerian Customs Service is committed in ensuring that all geo-political political areas in the country are giving fair consideration in its operations without compromising standards.

He said the Nigerian Customs Service will however look into those areas it could provide assistance because the Presidential Amnesty Programme is critical to peace building in Nigeria with the capacity to raise early warning signals for tactical and strategic planning by other agencies operating the region and elsewhere.

"We have been following the activities of the Presidential Amnesty Programme and I must say we are quite impressed at your efforts in telling the world what you are doing to keep the peace in the Niger Delta " he added.

Earlier, the Interim Administrator of the Presidential Amnesty Programme Major General Barry Ndiomu intimated that the visit was to enable him to  familiarize himself with the new management and seek for areas of collaboration.

General Ndiomu noted the delicate state of affairs of the Niger Delta which requires issues of neglect and other complaints to be addressed through inter-agency cooperation.

He said "This is my second time of visiting here and we had earlier made requests for people in the Niger Delta to be given some form of consideration in your recruitment exercises and other operations".

"Most ex-agitators have been through school graduating with flying colors and currently unemployed and the Presidential Amnesty Programme is making a special request to assist some of those persons and we hope to find favour in the Nigerian Customs Service this time around", the Interim Administrator added.

How Notorious Kano Wanted Criminal Joins Nigeria Police Force

How Notorious Kano Wanted Criminal Joins Nigeria Police Force

Kano______ An alleged notorious crim+nal, Nasiru Abdullahi aka Chile Maidoki, has reportedly secretly joined the Nigeria Police Force as a police constabulary.

This comes barely three months after he was declared wanted by the Kano Police Command with a bounty of N100k placed on his head.

In trending pictures, Abdullahi was seen with a senior police officer at one of the Police Colleges and Training Schools.

According to sources, he is among the 10,000 police constabularies undergoing six-month long training exercise to enhance community policing across the country.

Abdullahi was among the three notorious crim+nals declared wanted by the Kano command in August 2023.

However, he turned himself in at the Bompai headquarters of the command on Saturday, August 5, 2023, and was received by the Kano state Commissioner of Police, Mr. Mohammed Usaini Gumel.

The command’s spokesperson, Abdullahi Kiyawa, in a statement had said: “One of the three notorious wanted crim+nals named Nasiru Abdullahi, popularly known as Chile Maidoki of Layin Falwaya Kurna Makabarta Quarters Kano has surrendered himself to the Office of the Commissioner of Police, Kano State Command, CP Mohammed Usaini Gumel, upon hearing the declaration of N100,000:00 bounty for his arrest.

This brings a total of 100 documented and profiled Repentant Crim+nals being that so far surrendered themselves to the police command.

During the hide and seek regime the said repentant terror Chile Maidoki said to the police that he used to sleep at burial ground yard in Kano City just to evade detection by security personnel.

He is now appealing to the Police and the good people of the State to forgive him, that he has repented and is now ready to work with the Police to promote sustainable peace and development in the State. He is therefore not to be arrested by the Police or stigmatised by members of the public.”

Delta APC Staunch Appeals to Tinubu for Johnny Appointment

Delta APC Staunch Appeals to Tinubu for Johnny Appointment

Francis Tayor

Warri _____ An ljaw youth leader of the All Progressive Congress, APC from Gbaramantu kingdom in Warri South-West Local Government Area of Delta State, Mr. Kingsley Peremobowei Mackson, popularly known as King Zubri has passionately appealed to the APC led government of the Federal Republic of Nigeria, His Excellency, President Bola Ahmed Tinubu to consider the former Delta South APC Senatorial aspirant in 2019 general elections, High. Chief. Michael Johnny, others from the ljaw extraction of the party in Delta State for a juicy federal appointment in the current administration.

King Zubri made the appeal on Tuesday in Warri through an open letter addressed to the federal government said High Chief. Michael Johnny has contributed alot in promoting APC in Delta State, stressing that he deserves an appointment in reward of his commitments to the success of the party over the years, especially the recent 2023 general elections that gave victory to president Bola Ahmed Tinubu at the federal level. 

The Gbaramantu born APC staunch lamented the neglect of Delta ljaw APC members for appointment by previous governments, stressing that president Tinubu should change the narrative by giving a facelift with appointment to the ljaws of Delta State in this current administration.

He however, called on His Excellency, distinguishef Sen. Barr. Ovie Obarisi Omo-Agege, the immediate past Deputy President of the Senate and the 2023 APC Governorship candidate of Delta State, and the current senator representing the people of Delta South at the National Assembly, Sen. Joel Thomas Onowakpo to as a matter of urgency recommend High. Chief. Michael Johnny for appointment, adding that the man had served the party faithfully and contributed financially to the growth of the party in Delta State.

Read below full details of the statement:

AN APPEAL TO MR PRESIDENT, HIS EXCELLENCY, BOLA AHMED TINUBU GCFRN, TO CONSIDER DELTA IJAW APC CHIEFTAIN, HIGH CHIEF. MICHAEL JOHNNY, OTHER  IJAW APC MEMBERS FOR FEDERAL APPOINTMENTS 

Your Excellency sir, I write with great concerns over the plight of APC members from the Ijaw extraction in Delta State, thereby soliciting your noble attention towards this matter of significance being noted by the Ijaw family over the years.

It has been observed with dismay that certain highly committed members of our great party from the Ijaw extraction who had sacrificed time, energy and their scarce resources in building up the party in the state had not benefitted any thing. Such committed members spent quality time and resources in sustaining the structure of our great party within the Ijaw axis of the party in Delta State for years yet were not considered for the least appointment by the leadership of our party.

This is really worrisome !

Sir, having noted this dismal situation with contrite heart, I humbly solicit on behalf of such committed members of the party who even when our party was at the stage of falling and rising, were highly committed in working for the success of this party over the years. Most prominent among them is Chief Michael Jonny who had done all he could for the APC to remain lively and active when participating in series of electioneering programmes and exercises in the Ijaw extraction of Delta State.

With the level of commitments being noted from these grassroot party members, I hereby call on the leadership of the party in the state through your noble directives, the need to have a rethink about this situation thereby considering such members of merit like Chief Michael Jonny for lucrative political slots in any available office for appointment. 

Sir, I am of the opinion that you personally discuss this particular point of relevance with other party officials in the state as well as with Mr President so that the said Chief Michael Jonny and other kindhearted Ijaw Politicians will be recommended for appointments at the federal level. 

This will surely serve as an appropriate source of motivation to accelerate grassroot politics within the party to foster unity among the divides of our great party.

Sir, the Ijaw APC members had endured hard times for years even from the creeping periods of our great party, and now that the party is ripe with fruits for members to harvest, it is necessary Ijaw members of the party who had been involved in the task of grassroot mobilization for the success of our dear party be rewarded handsomely so that others who have good intentions would be encouraged to be working in such positive directions. 

Unfortunately, some of our fellow party members who are close to the power corridor in Abuja that is expected to encourage hard working party members like Chief Michael Jonny whom they would have recommended to the presidency for appropriate rewarding became obstacle to him despite exerting enviable efforts towards the success of our great party in Delta State.

It is on the basis of such ugly scenarios being noted from some of our fellow party elites that prompted me to advocate for their consideration on behalf of other aggrieved Ijaws in Delta State. It is not a promising situation to note with regard to the future of our great party whereby members who had been toiling tirelessly for years are being sidelined without any just cause by some greedy set of persons in the party.

Interestingly, the said Chief Michael Jonny who had spent quality time, energy and resources in building and maintaining the party structure within the Ijaw Society in Delta State is credible personality with resounding academic qualifications, hence secures respect from generality of people in our Ijaw Society, especially among grassroot members of our great party. 

He is dearly loved by the people, hence rewarding him with lucrative appointment for his commitment to the party will be an advantage to our party in the future.

People will acknowledge the fact that there is reward for sincere sacrifices for the lovers of the party. I therefore personally appeal to you to kindly help the Ijaw APC family by using your prestigious office to recommend Ijaws in Delta State to the national leadership of the party to honour their contributions to the party with reasonable appointments.

Distinguished Senator, I am confident that you will share the feelings of the Ijaw APC members by activating the processes of conveying the interest of the Ijaws to His Excellency, President Bola Ahmed Tinubu for timely response.

I shall be most grateful if the collective wish of the Ijaws to be offered appointments is effected through your official recommendation, the statement added.

Thanks for your cooperation.

Signed:                                                                                                          

                                                                Kingsley Mackson Peremobowei, An Advocate for the Ijaws in APC, Delta State.

Waffi TV Station Set for Launch November 9th in Warri, Delta State

Waffi TV Station Set for Launch November 9th in Warri, Delta State 

Warri ______ Western Ijaw born Pastor Arex Akemotubo, the CEO/Managing Director of WAFFI TV is set to officially launch the  Television Station that is making wave on free to air Startime in the oil city of Warri, Delta State, on the 9th of November 2023, at Effurun.

According to the statement released on Monday signed by the CEO, Pastor Arex Akemotubo invite the general public to grace the long awaiting grand opening ceremony.

Read below full details of the Press Statement:

Ladies and gentlemen,

I am genuinely thrilled by the prospect of celebrating our grand opening with all of you. 9th of November 2023 marks the beginning of an exciting venture that holds the promise of transformation, innovation, and inspiration. 

WAFFI TV, while still in its infancy, aspires to become an integral part of your daily lives. We aim to be more than just a television station; we aim to be a companion, an educator, and a reflection of our collective aspirations. 

In this age of digital revolution and media convergence, we acknowledge that the role of a television station extends far beyond broadcasting. It encompasses community building, fostering dialogues, and being a catalyst for positive change. 

Our team at WAFFI TV has been diligently working to curate content that resonates with the heart and soul of Warri, Delta State, and Nigeria. From local stories that celebrate our culture to insightful discussions that address the issues of our time, we are dedicated to providing you with programming that both entertains and enlightens.

As we prepare to cut the ribbon on 9th of November 2023, I want to express my profound gratitude for your presence and support. Your presence at our grand opening adds to the significance of this milestone, and your ongoing support fuels our determination to excel and serve you better.

WAFFI TV is not just a station; it is a shared dream, and together, we will write its story. Tomorrow, we unveil this dream to the world, and I am excited about the possibilities that lie ahead. 

So, join us on 9th of November in celebrating this remarkable beginning. Be a part of our journey as we step into the realm of broadcasting and community engagement. Together, we will not only make history but also shape the future.

Thank you for being here today, and I look forward to seeing you all at our grand opening ceremony.

Warm regards,

Signed: 

Pst. Arex Akemotubo,

CEO/MANAGING DIRECTOR

WAFFI TV.

Read The Musical Journey of Pal Jagz, the Rising Star from Warri

Read The Musical Journey of Pal Jagz, the Rising Star from Warri 

 

In the vibrant world of music, uniqueness often sets the stage for an artist’s success. Meet Akeme Jasper Emienseimokumor, better known as Pal Jagz, or Ijaw Finest Boi, a young and rapidly rising multi-talented musical artist who is not just making music but also carving a distinctive path for himself in the entertainment industry.

Born on October 27, 1995, Pal Jagz may have started with his real name, Jasper, but soon realized the importance of creating a unique identity in the competitive music realm. Hailed from Ayakoromo Community in Delta State, specifically under Burutu Local Government Area. Pal Jagz’s musical journey has been a testament to his resilience and determination.

He attended Ayakoromo Grammar School in his hometown before furthering his education at the College of Education in Warri, Delta State, where he graduated in 2018. This was the starting point of his path toward becoming a prominent musical artist.

Pal Jagz’s journey has been a rollercoaster, with challenges that many aspiring artists can relate to. One of the significant hurdles he faced was financial constraints. The early stages of his career demanded not only talent but also resources to produce and promote music. However, with time and dedication, he managed to overcome these challenges and rise in the industry.

He believes that music is a universal language without barriers, a medium through which he can connect with people from all walks of life. His musical style, which he aptly calls “Afro Bounce,” aims to resonate with a global audience, making it relatable and enjoyable for everyone.

His sources of inspiration are diverse, ranging from the likes of 2Face, VIP, Reekardo Banks, and Wande Coal, all of whom have left an indelible mark on his musical journey. Despite the obstacles he’s faced, Pal Jagz remains committed to making music that speaks to the human experience, transcending boundaries and genres.

Pal Jagz is on a mission to inspire, entertain, and uplift his audience. His music reflects his deep connection to life’s various facets, from love to tension, sadness to joy, and everything in between. He crafts his songs to resonate with people from all walks of life, ensuring that his music remains a powerful and relatable force.

As he continues to evolve as an artist, Pal Jagz has big dreams for the future. He envisions himself collaborating with industry giants like 2Face, Reekardo Banks, Don Jazzy, Wande Coal, and Harrysong, taking his music to new heights.

Pal Jagz’s journey is a testament to the power of determination and talent. He believes that hard work, dedication, and staying true to oneself are the keys to success in the music industry. His upcoming album, titled “Dreams Don’t Die,” is a testament to his unwavering commitment to his craft and his dreams.

Appreciate Ndiomu for his good works, group tells N/Deltans, Stakeholders

Appreciate Ndiomu for his good works, group tells N/Deltans, Stakeholders 

Yenagoa ______ Major stakeholders from the Niger Delta have been enjoined to put their differences aside, close ranks and take full advantage of the opportunities presented to them with the presence of interventionist agencies including the Presidential Amnesty Programme to change the fortunes of the region.

The call which is contained in a statement issued in Yenagoa, Bayelsa State by the Niger Delta Peace Advocates (NDPA) says for long, people have been singing in discordant tunes to the detriment of advancing the socio-economic well-being of the region.

The statement jointly signed by Ebitimi Kurowei and Amangiye Thomas, Chairman and Secretary respectively, the NDPA noted that the Niger Delta Region is in a state of distress.

The group noted that “Part of the problems of the Niger Delta are self-inflicted. There is lack of cohesion, unity and the seeming culture of calling out those charged with the responsibility of developing the area to public ridicule is a very worrying trend”.

It said "A case in point is the Presidential Amnesty Programme, where the Interim Administrator, General Barry Ndiomu has made tremendous transformations with a shift from the past and focusing more on the sustainability of ex-agitators now and for the future”. 

The Niger Delta Peace Advocates urged people of the region to instead of dissipating energy on disparaging General Ndiomu, they should rather pool their resources together to form a body of experts to offer diverse pieces of professional advice and ideas on how to explore the potentials of ex-agitators and youths from the region towards positive directions.

The group argued that if the Presidential Amnesty Programme and the Niger Delta Development Commission had been established elsewhere in the country, people from such places would have taken full advantage of the opportunities presented by those agencies and work closely with their managements to reap maximally from them. 

According to the statement, the NDPA regrets that the reverse is the case in the Niger Delta and wondered why some people have turned themselves into cogs in the wheels of progress in the region.

“We condemn the culture of entitlement among our people particularly the majority of the ex-agitators who are still relying on the monthly sixty-five thousand naira stipend which has become inconsequential under the present economic realities in the country. This mentality has also created a culture of indolence which should be discouraged”, the statement added.

Ikuli Refers the Difference B/W Gov. Diri and Sylva as Light and Darkness

Ikuli Refers the Difference B/W Gov. Diri and Sylva as Light and Darkness 

Gov. Douye Diri like everyone of us has a fair share of human weaknesses, but on general assessment, he has done very well to merit a Second Term.

Beside restoring Peace, Unity and Security to our great state that is also the Home and Headquarters of the Ijaw Nation, he has done well in the areas of Infrastructure particularly Road Construction.

He has done well in the Education and Health Sectors and other areas.

His prompt payment of Workers Salaries and prioritization of Pensioners welfare is worthy of commendation.

Today, it is difficult to differentiate between members of PDP and APC because of the way and manner Gov. Douye Diri has brought all Bayelsans together.

The Governor is giving all Sections and Segments of the state high senses of belonging.

There is absolutely no way we can compare Gov. Douye Diri who is humble, unassuming, compassionate and very accessible with Chief Timipre Sylva who believe in using and dumping people.

Sylva knew he had ambition to contest for the office of the Governor of Bayelsa State yet as Minister of State for Petroleum Resources he deliberately impoverished everybody around him including all Chieftains of the APC.

Sylva had opportunity to give Approvals to Bayelsans and other Ijaws to lift products that could have made many Bayelsans to be Multimillionaires and Billionaires, but he deliberately refused. He rather gave such opportunities to non-Ijaws.

He had opportunity to give Employments to Bayelsans but he never did.

He had opportunity to give Scholarships to Bayelsans but he never did.

Why is it that Sylva did not engage qualified Bayelsans as sub-contractors in the multi-billion Dollars ongoing TURN AROUND MAINTENANCE of the REFINERIES, why did he give all the contracts to non-Ijaws?

Bayelsans and other Ijaws are not qualified to handle big contracts that will empower them but they are qualified to support his quest to come back and govern Bayelsa State in his quest for vendetta?

Is it not sad that he connived with others to exclude Bayelsa State from the Road Projects that NNPC executed in many states?

Is this the kind of person that want to come and govern Bayelsa State?

Does he think that Bayelsans do not know his plans to come and cause unimaginable problems in the State?

I am happy that Ijaws have never been conquered by any tribe and there is absolutely no way Sylva can come with external collaborators and conspirators to conquer Bayelsa State and Bayelsans.

The whole Ijaw Nation shall join forces to resist Sylva and his cohorts who are agents of retrogression. 

~~~ Most Senior Comrade Wisdom Oniekpar Ikuli aka Mirror and Conscience of Society.

Inspt. Itikpan Celebrates Wife with Amazing Words on Birth Anniversary

Inspt. Itikpan Celebrates Wife with Amazing Words on Birth Anniversary

Francis Tayor

Warri ______ ln commomerating this years birth anniversary, the 2/IC ADR Section Burutu Area Command, Delta State, lnspt. Samson ltikpan has expressed his heartfelt love to celebrate his darling wife, Mrs Faith Samson ltikpan as she clocks plus one.

In a statement released on Sunday at Warri, the Polobubor Egbema Kingdom born refined Nigeria Police Officer described his faithful and adorable wife as a pillar, backbone, caring and supportive in building the home as well as proper upbringing of their children in the fear of God.

Attributing the unique characteristics of his beautiful wife, lnspt. Samson described her as a woman of kind hearted, humility, tolerance, accomodating and obedient to the core, stressing that his wife is the kind of life partner every dream man could think of.

He wholeheartedly thank God for giving him a wonderful woman as life partner, praying God to envelope her with sound health, divine protection against evil, longlife and prosperity, the statement added.

However, the celebrant Mrs Faith Samson annually marked her birthday's on 5th October. She hailed from Ogbinbiri Community in Egbema Kingdom, Warri North Local Government Area of Delta State.

Ijaw lnterest Group Warn NLC, TUC to Stop Trading on Nigerians with FG over Epileptic Strike Threat

Ijaw lnterest Group Warn NLC, TUC to Stop Trading on Nigerians with FG over Epileptic Strike Threat 

Warri _____ The Ijaw People's Development Initiative, IPDI has warned the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) and the Trade Union Congress, TUC to stop trading with the problems of Nigerians.

A statement by the spokesperson of the group, Comrade Ezekiel Kagbala on Tuesday, warned the NLC, in particular, to stop their deception over issues of serious national importance, warning that Nigerians will soon regard them as agents and instruments of the government.

The Ijaw interest group noted that on every occasion, the NLC would deceive the public into believing it was protecting their interests, only to betray the course, and negotiate with the government at the expense of the suffering masses.

It was pathetic how labor rescinded the decision to go on with its planned strike scheduled for October 3rd, 2023, claiming to have a memorandum of Understanding (MoU) signed by the representatives of the labor unions and the federal government on Monday.

It is pertinent to state that the issues were not addressed labor have collected brown envelopes, handshake, or appreciation to fool Nigerians. NCL has tossed away its powers to negotiate on behalf of Nigerian workers, they cannot be probating and rebaiting all the time.

Oil/Gas Producing Communities Urge Tinubu to Constitute NDDC Board

Oil/Gas Producing Communities Urge Tinubu to Constitute NDDC Board

Firstly, we wish to congratulate our amiable President, Asiwaju Bola Ahmed Tinubu, GCFR, President of the Federal Republic of Nigeria on his victory at the Presidential poll and the recent victory at the Presidential Election Petition Tribunal.

We the representatives and leaders of the Niger Delta Oil and Gas Producing Communities Forum wish to appreciate Mr. President for nominating the Niger Delta Development Commission (NDDC) Board Members across her member states, in accordance with the NDDC ACT, 2000, in order to constitute the Board on time. Many thanks for this timely act to reposition the commission on the right track to attract develop to our Oil and Gas Producing Communities in the region.

The press statement signed by Chief Mulade Sheriff and Hon Goodness Gereghewei, as Chairman and Secretary, respectively, from Delta and Bayelsa States. It would be recalled that Mr President  nominated fresh Chairman and members of NDDC Board, on 29th August, 2023, subject to the senate screening and confirmation, for appointment into the NDDC Board, as   enshrined in the ACT. However,  since the Senate was on recess, nothing much has been done in that regard, and we expected that screening and confirmation of the NDDC nominees would be the first set of nominees to be screened and confirmed. 

We wish to strongly appeal to Mr President to kindly, as a matter of utmost importance, urge the Senate to screen and confirm these nominees for appointment to avoid a replay of nightmarish experience. 

It must be put on record that it’s still fresh in our minds when  sole administrators and acting Managing Directors of the commission, which in turn deprived the people of development and economic growth in the region.

Finally, we further wish to commend Mr President for picking some of the best brightest as nominees on the new NDDC Board are persons of good reputations and integrity. We appeal to Mr President to kindly consider the constitution of the board as a matter of urgency and forward the nominees list to the Senate for Screening/confirmation so that the Board could be fully represented by all the member States for effective delivery of development in the Region.

Apologize to Ndiomu, group urges blackmailers over false allegation against him

Apologize to Ndiomu, group urges blackmailers over false allegation against him 

Portharcourt___ Some major stakeholders from the Niger Delta have called on groups and individuals who have been engaged in serial petition writing and promoting negativity on the media and other public platforms to render unreserved apology to Major General Barry Ndiomu, Interim Administrator of the Presidential Amnesty Programme for their months of needless attacks.

The call is coming against the backdrop of the successful take off of the PAP cooperative scheme and the resuscitation of the aviation programme which has been moribund for eight years as well as other initiatives and policy direction.

In a statement issued in Port Harcourt, Rivers State capital the Niger Delta Peace Advocates (NDPA) and Grassroots People Agenda (GPA) said General Ndiomu has been vindicated from all the accusations and name calling by those un-informed people whose stock in trade is to pull down any influential person from the region they cannot manipulate.

The statement signed by Ebitimi Kurowei, chairman and Amangiye Thomas, Secretary, NDPA and Mimi Ochuko and Tare Ifiemi chairman and publicity secretary of GPA explained that General Ndiomu has shown capacity in his one year in office as exhibited in the various initiative drives and deliberate policy direction which are adding value to the lives of ex-agitators and people of the Niger Delta in general.

The stakeholders noted that “What the Niger Delta requires more than ever before is to harness the large idle youthful population into a proficient entrepreneurial and productive force with different skill-sets to drive economic change in the region and beyond. The large population of employed youths in the region, particularly those able-bodied male from whose lands the wealth of the country comes from, could be a ticking time-bomb that should be avoided”.

They stated that the Presidential Amnesty Programme under the leadership of General Ndiomu is doing things right having engaged with all relevant stakeholders on the way forward, what the Interim Administrator has succeeded in doing is a product of those consultations to change the lives of willing ex- agitators for good.

The groups said “It is however unfortunate that in the Niger Delta there are groups of people who intentionally antagonize public and appointed officers from the region by consistently posting false and offensive contents about them if things are not done their way. We know General Ndiomu is a disciplined 

officer with a high pedigree who has refused to compromise against all the name calling, petitions and the media attacks.”

The groups said they would work closely with all like-minded stakeholders from the region to rally round General Ndiomu to see to the success of the legacy projects, particularly the cooperate scheme which ex-agitators have confirmed has taken off with most of those who have gone through the process have started receiving their loans.

“The Interim Administrator needs the collective support of ex-agitators and stakeholders from the region and having seen his drive and vision and being witnesses to his sincerity of purpose and that he meant well for the region, it would only be proper for those who have maligned him unjustly, should render unreserved apologies to him” the statement added.

Kingsley Kuku Returns Home after 8 Years of Self Exile in the US

Kingsley Kuku Returns Home after 8 Years of Self Exile in the US

Akure_____ A very popular Niger Delta ljaw born human rights activist, philanthropist cum politician, Hon.

Kingsley Kimibradigha Kuku, fondly called 3K who was a former Coordinator of the Federal Government Presidential Amnesty Programme has made a surprise triumphant entering to his home town, Arogbo Community in Ese-Odo Local Government Area of Ondo State, after eight years of self exile in the United States of America.

It will interest you to note that Kuku went on hiding few months after President Mohammadu Buhari was sworn-in to office on 29th May, 2015 after President Goodluck Jonathan lost re-election bid, and the subsequent hunting of his personality by the then Buhari led adminstration.

He was spotted at Arogbo on 28th September, at the occasion of the 2023 Arogbo lbe Day celebration, after over eight years of hiding in the US.

Kuku was appointed the Chairman of the Presidential Amnesty Programme for ex-agitators in the oil-bearing communities in the Niger Delta, during President Goodluck Jonathan administration.

He was a pioneer member of Ijaw Youth Council (IYC), a notable ethnic rights group in Nigeria; and was the second spokesman of the council.

After his involvement with the Ijaw Youth Council, Kuku contested and was elected as member of Ondo State House of Assembly and thereafter became the chairman of the house committee for a period of four years.

His return has bring a renewed hope for the ljaw people because he remains a pilar of accelerated developement as well as human capital empowerment master in the Niger Delta Region.

He was awesomely welcomed home by his people, including the Agadagba of Arogbo lbe ljaw kingdom, Chief. Bibopre Ajube aka Sooth at sight, Barr. Bekewei Ajuwa, Jking Alfred lzon-ebi and the ljaw youth council worldwide.

IYC Frowns at Tinubu Over Sack of ljaws in NNPCL, Vows to Protest

IYC Frowns at Tinubu Over Sack of ljaws in NNPCL, Vows to Protest

Ijaw Youth Council (IYC) Worldwide 

Press Release 

27/09/2023

IYC To President Tinubu: We Will Resist Sack Of Ijaws In NNPCL With An Attempt To Employ Only Northerners And Yorubas 

We are compelled as leaders of Ijaw nation to issue this press release today due to certain actions deliberately taken against the Ijaws in the Nigerian State by the President Bola Tinubu led Federal Government of Nigeria. 

The Ijaw Youth Council (IYC) Worldwide, an umbrella body covering all Ijaw Youths in Nigeria and across the world have read on the pages of newspapers and other broadcast outlets in Nigeria weeks ago the purported sack of Ijaw sons and daughters in the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited over alleged cooked and manipulated story of retirement. 

This forceful retirement of Ijaws in NNPCL is something that we will resist with the last drop of our blood. We see this as an attempt to exclude the Ijaws from the scheme of things and a well hatched plot to only employ Northerners and Yorubas in NNPCL. 

To us as a people, while we love Nigeria as a country and will be ready to do all within our powers for a united one Nigeria, we will not accept any attempt to unjustly undo sons and daughters of Ijaws occupying such sensitive offices in the Nigerian State, it is the promise of IYC that we will not allow this injustice to fester.

The Ijaws cannot continue to suffer the brunt of oil and gas exploration activities in Niger Delta and could be reduced and prevented by the Federal Government of Nigeria by not allowing their sons to have a say in the oil sector. We cannot be punished as a people for feeding the country. 

However, it is in the best interest of the Federal Government of Nigeria led by President Bola Tinubu to direct whoever that is in charge to urgently reinstate Ijaws that were sacked recently in the NNPCL without any offence. This country belongs to all of us. 

Their urgent reinstatement is in the best interest of Nigeria as anything other than this within few days from now will lead to total shutdown of NNPCL activities across the country. We cannot continue to be feeding Nigeria but will be begging for crumbs.

Nigeria is a multi ethnic nation hence whatever the Federal Government is doing must be a true reflection of Federal character. For obvious reasons, the NNPCL is gradually becoming a northern empire. 

The Ijaw Youth Council will also resist the purported buying of AGIP oil compay by OANDO without making it public for qualified Ijaws and Niger Deltans to bid for its take over. 

Before now, the Italian company (AGIP) has contributed a lot for the Ijaw people and her communities via its  cooperate social responsibility policy. AGIP is like the life wire of our people. The Ijaws and Niger Deltans must be given the opportunity to participate fully in the oil industry. 

The assurance is that, if these issues are not reversed quickly as soon as possible, the entire Niger Delta community will be left with no other choice but to shutdown NNPCL and other oil activities in the country. 

It is important to note that this warning is to NNPCL and its subsidiary companies operating in the Niger Delta region. It is our call that the issues raised be addressed urgently beginning from the day of this publication. 

Signed:

Amb. Binebai Yerin Princewill,

Spokesman of Ijaw Youth (IYC ) Worldwide.