Sunny Kicks off Consultation tour, visits Biakpara ahead LGA polls

Sunny Kicks off Consultation tour, visits Biakpara ahead LGA polls

Francis Tayor

Warri ______ The immediate past Secretary Burutu Local Government Council, Hon Prince Sunday Ebiboloukaemi Perekeme has commenced consultation tour on Tuesday March 12, 2024 with a visit to elderstatesman, Wing Commander Peter Biakpara (Rtd.) ahead of the forthcoming Burutu Local Government Council polls.

Prince Sunny speaking at the visit, informed the highly respected leader of his desire to contest the number one seat in Burutu LGA, noting that he has what it takes to serve the people of Burutu as the council Chairman.

Sunny emphasized that Burutu LGA is so blessed with abundance natural resources that when prudently managed with competent hand, everybody will benefit.

He however, humbly solicited for fatherly blessings, advice and support of elder P.Y. Biakpara, adding that he is very much prepared to practically tackle the challenges facing Burutu people when elected as the council Chairman.

In his reaction, elder Biakpara received the campaign team of Prince Sunny Perekeme with joyful heart, noting that based on Perekeme past leadership experiences, he is no doubt will make Burutu LGA proud when given the opportunity.

He described Hon. Sunny Perekeme as someone that is very calm, honest, smart, focused, intelligent and responsible person that can be trusted with leadership, adding that his candidature is a good one.

Highpoint of the visit was offering of prayer to the chairman hopeful, Prince Sunny Perekeme by elder P.Y. Biakpara.

Meanwhile, it will interest the public to note that Hon. Prince Sunny Perekeme was first appointed in 2003 as Transition Committee Member/Supervisor for Agric and Natural Resources under Hon. Asuper Forteta led council Chairman. In 2008, he was reappointed as Supervisor for Agric and Natural Resources by Hon. Frank Ekioemi Zuokumo led council Chairman. 

In 2018, he was appointed as Secretary to Burutu Local Government Council by Hon. Godknows Angele led council Chairman.

In 2021, he was reappointed as Secretary Burutu Local Government Council by Hon. Godknows Angele, where he humbly and faithfully served both Angele and Combolous lkisa. 

He was also appointed as head of Administration of the PDP election management committee in Burutu Local Government Area during 2023 general elections.

And he was recently appointed as Secretary 2024 Burutu North Constituency Delta State House of Assembly Re-run election management committee in Burutu Local Government Area.

It is on record that Hon. Prince Sunny Ebiboloukaemi Perekeme is the first man to bagged the Meritorious Award as the most humble and honest Council Secretary in the history of Burutu Local Government Council.

Among those in the campaign team of Prince Sunny Perekeme include; Mr. Funpere Numupeide, DG Hon. Prince Sunny Perekeme campaign organization, Alex Edumogiren, Hon. Asiayei Eregu, Maureen Bolo, Demeateide Raphael and many others.

IPF Pays Condolence Visit to William Bozimo Over Death of his Wife, Alice Adibo-Bougbe

IPF Pays Condolence Visit to William Bozimo Over Death of his Wife, Alice Adibo-Bougbe

Asaba_____ Following the breaking news of the sudden demise of the wife of a popular Nigerian veterian Journalist, Mr. William Zideke Bozimo popularly known as Willy B, the ljaw Publishers Forum, IPF has paid a condolence visit to the bereaved Octogenarian at his residence in Asaba, Delta State Capital.

The delegation of IPF was led by its National President, Comrade Austin Ozobo on Wednesday, described the passage of late Mrs William Bozimo as a great lost to the bereaved, his immediately family and ljaw nation.

It will interest the public to note that, Mr. William Zideke Bozimo, popularly known as Willy B was among the pioneer renowned ljaw journalists in the 60s/90s who stood firm to confront the Nigerian military jaunta unfavourable policies and oppression against  ljaw nation, and the Niger Delta region at large.

He suffered a series of arrest and detention by Gen. Yakubu Gowon, Gen. Ibrahim Babangida and Gen. Sani Abacha led military administrations in Nigeria.

It will also interest the public to note that Mr Willy B is the immediate younger brother to the foremost ljaw leader and former Minister of Police Affairs, Alaowei Broderick Bozimo.

Before his retirement from the noble journalism profession,  he first worked with the Daily Times Nigeria Newspaper, The Tide Newspaper of Rivers State, The Delta State owned Newspaper The Pointer among others.

He also served as the Executive Assistant (EA) on Media and Research to the former Governor of Delta State, His Excellency, Dr. Emmanuel Ewetan Uduaghan.

Meanwhile, the corpse of the deceased, Mrs. Alice Adibo-Bougbe Bozimo is currently deposited at the FMC morge Asaba, pending final burial arrangement by the family.

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The late Mrs William Bozimo hails from Esanpou community in Ekeremor LGA and  Ebedebiri Community in Sagbama LGA both in Bayelsa State.

Delta LG Polls: Andaye Inaugurates Ward Coordinators Across Bomadi

Delta LG Polls: Andaye Inaugurates Ward Coordinators Across Bomadi

Warri _____ Ahead of the forthcoming Local Government Council elections in Delta State, the Bomadi Local Government Chairman hopeful, Hon Dagidi Rawlings Andaye, has inaugurated his ward Campaign Coordinators across the LGA.

The inauguration ceremony took place on the 7th of March, 2024 at his Ughelli residence excited all and sundry that witness the occasion.

Andaye in his eloquent and intelligent speech, said before he embarked on this project, he has equally seek the face of God before now, and he assured them that God hand is fully involved in the vision he tagged ' Divine Project'.

He equally thanked the coordinators for being here today to join hands with him in moving Bomadi local government forward. 

According to him, said:

" You people are carefully selected for this project and you know, only me cannot do it alone by myself that is why your support is highly needed to win together and equally form part of the government together when l become the council chairman this year.

" You know that I can’t be everywhere in the local government but with you as my Coordinators at the various ward levels, my gospel can be preached to the grassroots.

" I have equally consulted all the leaders of Bomadi local government before today, and I must tell you that I have worked for this party PDP in various capacity. 

" I was a former Financial Secretary of our great party. During my time as the Financial Secretary, I was able to collect almost hundred percent of party dues from the sitting councillors then".

" Because of my passion for politics, I also formed a political pressure group known as kpakiama youths in politics, in order to strengthen the party for future elections.

" I was also the special Assistant to the immediate past National Chairman of our great Party PDP, Sen. Iyorcha Ayu.

" I also served in the recent Delta State PDP campaign Council that produced Rt. Hon. (Elder) Sheriff Oborevwori as the Executive Governor of the State".

In their separate remarks, the Director General of the (ARD) campaign team, Hon. Pius Labs assured the ward coordinators of inclusive administration when voted into office. 

In the same vein, Chairman of the campaign team, Hon. Dr. Denghan Macaulay said that they should count themselves lucky because their principal has decided to recognized them to form part of his government. 

Responding to the principal by three of the Ward Coordinators, Hon. John Feh appreciated the chairmanship aspirant for finding them worthy to work with him, assures that he will take the gospel down to his ward and preach it to his people. 

While Hon. Perekeme Seleyiebo maintained that they are very happy to work with a grassroot politician like Dagidi, who also one of their own as former supervising Councillor. 

And Hon. Nurse Edeinmene also prayed God to make the project a success.

Major highlights of the ceremony was the inauguration of the ten wards coordinators. They are: Seleyibo Perekeme, Hon Nurse-Ere Edeinmene, Cynthia Bunu, Obasanjo Edonkumon, Seletenbofa Francisco, Jimmy Famous, Hon. Kingsley Kofa, Amatu Moses, Hon. Vincent Eregbene, Kingsley Kemansuode.

Others are, John Feh, Hon. Ebisine, Hon. Amameniye Adaka Hon. Ebisine Garry, Pius Ebikome, Perekeme Carter, Wenemo Enede Issac, John Oluwale Karetimi, Chief Deba Oru and Austine Okodozor.

Late Chief Johnny Aribogha for Burial on Friday 22 March, at Ogbe-ljoh

Late Chief Johnny Aribogha for Burial on Friday 22 March, at Ogbe-ljoh 

Warri _____ All is set for the final burial rites of late Chief. Johnny Aribogh, a great philanthropist and a successful businessman from Ogbe-ljoh Warri kingdom, in Warri South West LGA of Delta.

In a statement released by the family and Committee of Friends on Wednesday and signed by Mr. Kingsley Aribogha ( for the children), Barr. (Dr.) Clarkson Aribogha (for the family) and Barr. Sunny Kadiri Enegbuma (Committee of Friends) noted that late Chief Aribogha would be committed to mother earth on 22nd March, 2024 at his country home, Ogbe-ljoh.

Read below full details of the burial programme:

The Families of late Chief. F.U. Aribogha of Odidi in Ogbe-Ijoh Warri Kingdom, Okerenkoko in Gbaramatu Kingdom both in Warri South-West LGA, Obotobo in Ogulagha Kingdom, Burutu LGA, and Aladja community of Udu LGA, all in Delta State, and the God's Kingdom Mission announce the call to glory of our dearly beloved son, brother, husband, father, and uncle, Late High Chief. Johnny Order Aribogha (JP), who passed on at the age of 67 on Friday February 16th, 2024 in Warri after a brief illness. 

He was survived by his wife, children, brothers and many relatives.

According to the Burial Arrangements:

Thursday, March 21st, 2024:

4:00 PM: Condolence Visit/Service of Songs at his residence, Plantation Estate, Otokutu Town.

Friday 22nd March, 2024:

8:00 AM: Body leaves Veneel Clinic Mortuary, Okumagba Avenue to his hometown Ogbe-ljoh Warri kingdom, on a barge via Miller Waterside N.P.A, Warri.

11:00 am: Funeral Service/lnterment at Ogbe-Ijoh Town, Headquarters of Warri South West LGA, Delta State.

1:00 PM: Entertainment of guests and music to be supplied by Chief Barrister S.Smooth, the Paddle of the Niger Delta.

Sunday, March 24th, 2024:

Thanksgiving Service at God's Kingdom Mission, Headquarters, before the Udu Bridge, Enerhen.

Signed:

Mr. Kingsley Aribogha, (For the Children)

Barr. (Dr.) Clarkson Aribogha (For the Family)

Barr. Sunny Kadiri Enegbuma (Committee of Friends).

Guwor Congratulates lPF Executives, Calls for Balance Reportage

Guwor Congratulates lPF Executives, Calls for Balance Reportage 

Asaba_____ Speaker of Delta State House of Assembly, RT. Hon. Emomotimi Dennis Guwor has congratulated the newly elected Executive members of the reverend ljaw Publishers Forum, IPF on the occasion of their recent successful lnauguration/Sworn-ln at Warri, Delta State.

The speaker also charged members of the Ijaw Publishers Forum to always cross-check their facts before publication, thereby stressing the need to be objective, unbiased and balance whatever ever information that is disseminated to public.

Mr speaker promised to partner with IPF on the area of rendering adequate reportage of the activities and programmes of the State Assembly under his leadership, adding that his door is always open to the forum for progressive interaction in the future.

He stated this when a delegation of the newly-inaugurated National Executive Council of the IPF paid him a courtesy call at the State Assembly Complex, Asaba on Wednesday, March 13th, 2024.

In his opening speech, IPF President, Comrade Ozobo Austin equally congratulated Guwor on his elevation, and commended the House member representing Warri South West Constituency for displaying dexterity and composure since his emergence as speaker of the House. 

Ozobo also commended Guwor for his commitment and contributions to the development of Delta State via Governor Sheriff Oborevwori's MORE Agenda.

The IPF President subsequently opened the doors of collaboration between the body and the legislature in the state. 

Responding, Guwor commended the body for finding the need to front collaboration between the media and the legislature. 

The Speaker charged the body to uphold the tenets of journalism viz; professionalism, objectivity and lack of bias.

Guwor further assured of delivering needed necessary support for the IPF to thrive.

The Speaker was joined by Emma Sinebe, Patani Constituency; Preyor Oboro, Bomadi Constituency; and Peres Oloye of Burutu II Constituency. 

On the other hand, the IPF delegation included Oyinbi Onduku, Vice President;  Tare Magbei, Secretary; Ezekiel Kagbala, Public Relations Officer; Friday Mingo, Treasurer; and Mike Ugedi, Financial Secretary. 

Others were Ekpegha Tamaraupreye of South South Daily and Arex Akemotubo of Waffi TV.

Chief Gbenekama Gives Credence to IPF, Made Financial Donation

Chief Gbenekama Gives Credence to IPF, Made Financial Donation 

Warri _____ Chief Godspower Gbenekama JP, the Fiyewei of Gbaramatu Kingdom in the Warri South-West Local Government Area of Delta State, has thrown his weight behind lPF as well as made some cash donation for the forum Secretariat project in order for the body of media professionals to rewrite the Ijaw story in the correct narrative.

Chief Gbenekama gave his support when the Forum paid him a courtesy call at his residence in Warri on Monday, March 11, 2024, to intimate him on the aims and objectives of the body.

Members of the IPF on the visit include its president, Comr. Ozobo Austin; vice president, Comr. Onduku Oyinbi; secretary, Comr. Magbei Tare; public relations officer 1 and 2, Comr. Ezekiel Kagbala and Prince Peretengboro Klintin, respectively; treasurer, Comr. Ugedi Mike; chief research officer, Mr. Abai Francis. Others are Comr. Tams Okunbiri MMD, Comr. Keneware Emmanuel, Comr. Ekpegha Preye, Comr. Demebide Anthony (MC Akpolokpolo).

The Fiyewei, who during his speech demonstrated that the spirit of activism was still ingrained in his blood stream, posited that it is the responsibility of all Ijaw sons and daughters in the Niger Delta and beyond to improve on the Ijaw Nation by making it better than they met it.

He assured the IPF of his continuous support while also commending the Forum for taking the cause of a better Ijaw Nation through intellectual struggle upon themselves.

Earlier, Comr. Ozobo praised Gbenekama for his contributions towards the struggle for a better Niger Delta especially during the era of military siege in the oil-rich but impoverished region.

He also intimated the Fiyewei of the objectives of the IPF, some of which are to create sensitization, change the negative narrative ascribed to the Ijaw struggle that is aimed at equity, fairness and justice; among others. 

He listed the need for a secretariat for the Forum, the provisions of equipment to aid Ijaw publishers in the discharge of their duties, advanced training for members to improve and boost quality of reportage, among others.

Highlight of the visit include photograph session by members of the IPF in attendance with the Fiyewei of Gbaramatu Kingdom.

Land Dispute: Okuama community attacks Okoloba, kill one in Bomadi

Land Dispute: Okuama community attacks Okoloba, kill one in Bomadi

News confirmed—PPRO

BOMADI—Tension is currently building up in the creeks of River Forcados in Bomadi and Ughelli South local government areas of Delta State over the killing of a young man, Mr Pigha Zipamone of Okoloba community, who was reportedly ambushed, killed and drowned by armed Okuama youths over the lingering land dispute between the two communities.

The chairman of Okoloba federated community, Mr Clement Koki, addressing newsmen shortly after handing over the corpse of the victim to men of the Joint Task Force, JTF, Bomadi Division, said the late Zipamone went to work at his mother's farm when the fateful incident occurred.

Koki said: "On 5th March, 2024, Mr. Pigha Zipamone went to work in his mother's farm and was kidnapped by Okuama blood-letting savages and hired mercenaries who have been laying ambush day and night to attack us. He was taken to Okuama community, beaten mercilessly with hands tied behind his back on daily basis in the village square and eventually killed him on  8th March, 2024.

"His lifeless body was thrown into River Forcados in the early hours of March 9, 2024. This was in keeping with their earlier promise, that they were going to attack Okoloba and carry mass murder, having stockpiled arms and ammunition of different calibre, as well as imported mercenaries from different villages in Ewu kingdom.

"Recall that the people of Okuama hired mercenaries and attacked us on January 27, 2024 in a speedboat with different types of arms and ammunition and were promptly repelled by our youth. On realizing that they were being over-powered, they escaped to the overside forest across Okoloba, abandoning their speedboat with a cache of arms and ammunition, which were handed over to the Divisional Police Officer, Bomadi Police Station.

"As a result of the build up of tension and hostilities, the state government invited both communities to Asaba for a peace parley and we signed the Peace Accord and were charged to go back home and maintain peace in our respective domains. 

"But suffice it to say, that no sooner than both parties left the venue of the Peace Parley, that Okuama community started harassing, intimidating and attacking our men, women and youths who were doing their fishing and farming businesses peacefully.

"They had promised to carry out mass murder on Okoloba people and drive us out of their land, saying that where Okoloba is located presently is their land and was given to them by Akugbene community. 

"We also recall that, all hostilities perpetrated by Okuama against Okoloba have been consistently chronicled to the gracious attention of His Excellency, Gov. Sheriff Oborevwori, security agencies and the general public. The essence of this painstaking presentation is to do the following:

"We once again appeal to His Excellency, Gov. Sheriff Oborevwori to use his good offices to call the people of Okuama to order and stop the harassment, intimidation, unprovoked attacks and senseless killings of our people.

"We also call on security agencies, including the Nigeria Police Force, the Nigeria Army, the Department of State Security Services, DSS and others to as a matter of urgency move into Okuama community to retrieve every arm, ammunition stockpiled in large quantities and arrest mercenaries imported from different Ewu villages to carry out attacks on Okoloba Community.

"But let it be known that Okoloba federated community is a freeborn community and unarguably the first fruit of Mein our progenitor, therefore, can never ever be slaves to settlers or any community for that matter.

"We will not hesitate to enforce our God-given right to self-defense, which is expressly entrenched in the constitution of the Federal Republic of Nigeria, 1999, as amended. We've been the crying child all the time, drawing public attention to the criminal and diabolic activities of Okuama settlers and have been on the receiving end all these years. 

"But, be it known that there is a limit to every human endurance, we have been pushed to the wall".

When contacted, the Delta State Police Public Relations Officer, PPRO, DSP Bright Edafe, however confirmed the incident, saying that "the news is confirmed".

Mulade urges Gov Sheriff not to fail Deltans amidst abundance resources

Mulade urges Gov Sheriff not to fail Deltans amidst abundance resources 

...... Calls on political appointees to support Gov Oborevwori to succeed

A renowned Delta born peace and environmental rights activist and National Coordinator of Center for Peace and Environmental Justice, CEPEJ, Comrade Mulade Sheriff, has told the Delta State Governor, Rt. Hon. Sheriff Oborevwori that the oil-rich state deserves massive infrastructural and other forms of development because of the enormous resources with which it is endowed. 

Chief Mulade, the Ibe-serimowei of Gbaramatu Kingdom in Warri South-west LGA of Delta State, gave the charge in a statement at the weekend. He enjoined political appointees to give "proper and people-oriented advice" that will help the governor succeed.

The CEPEJ Boss appealed to all political appointees in the state to see their appointments as opportunities to serve Deltans and not for their own selfish interests. According to him, Rt Hon. Sheriff Oborevwori will deliver on his electioneering campaign promises if only the political appointees are ready to think out of the box as the representatives of the people in Government to usher in meaningful socio-economic development in the State.

He urged political appointees in the State to be bold and give genuine advice to the Governor so that he can embark on projects that will benefit the people irrespective of their political affiliations and devoid of mere political scores.

He also urged them to think about Delta State first and then the citizenry, as there is no place like home. "If we love what we see in far-away Dubai, UK, USA, etc, then we too can make it happen here in Nigeria. This will make our State to become a centre of attraction and a destination for investors from all over the world, he noted."

Chief Mulade lamented that Delta State was not among the top 10 States in the 2023 Report on Nigeria's subnational Ease of Doing Business (EoDB) which shed light on the varying degrees of business-friendliness across the country, while it ranked second among the five most indebted States in the country, owing up to the tune of ₦371.49 billion as at September 2023, with little or no development to show for it, dispite receiving the highest allocation in the Federation, which is very disappointing and embarrassing, he added.

Ijaw Publishers Hail Tompolo on NUJ Merit Award on Service to Nigeria

Ijaw Publishers Hail Tompolo on NUJ Merit Award on Service to Nigeria

The apex Ijaw media body under the auspices of the Ijaw Publishers' Forum, IPF has congratulated High Chief (Dr) Government Oweizide Ekpemupolo alias Tompolo for bagging NUJ Meritorious award on service to the nation.

According IPF, the award is timely and well deserved, adding that Tompolo deserved more of such appreciation from Nigerian government, oil multinationals and private individuals.

The group said Tompolo's contributions and sacrifices in providing proper security in policing the nation's oil facilities had led to the massive transformation of the Niger Delta polluted environment and increased oil output or production in the country.

The IPF's president, Comrade Ozobo Austin, in a statement urged the Nigerian government, security agencies and relevant stakeholders to give him the necessary support in his stand against saboteurs of the nation's oil asserts.

While commending Tompolo, IPF assured Tompolo of their massive support for his efforts to change the negative narratives against Ijaw and Niger Delta people.

Okun-Aghoro ll Community Announces Death of Highness Afro Biukeme

Okun-Aghoro ll Community Announces Death of Highness Afro Biukeme

Yenagoa _____ The Okun-Aghoro ll Traditional Council of Chiefs and the entire kingdom in Ekeremor Local Government Area of Bayelsa State, regret to announce the sudden passing unto Glory of their beloved and respected Royal Highness, Late High Chief. Francis Afro Biukeme, (KENEDIRI 1), Paramount ruler and Amananawei of Okun Aghoro ll Community.

The late Highness whose sad event occurred on the 7th December, 2023 at Lagos State after a brief illness.

Late Royal Highness Afro Biukeme was born on the 27th May, 1970. He has been a beacon of hope and development to the community in particular, and the entire Niger Delta region as a whole.

He will be greatly missed by family, friends, business associates, political friends and well wishers all over the globe.

However, date for the final traditional burial rites shall be disclose to the public via this medium in few months from now, the statement added.

Signed: 

Chief Doctor Bosine, for the family/Okun Aghoro ll Community.

Dangote names Lagos refinery road after his late friend Herbert Wigwe

Dangote names Lagos refinery road after his late friend Herbert Wigwe 

Lagos_____ Nigerian billionaire, Aliko Dangote on Monday named the road leading to the Dangote Oil Refinery, after late former CEO of Access Holdings, Dr Herbert Wigwe. 

The announcement was made on Monday during a special event held at Eko Hotel, Lagos, titled ‘Celebrating Herbert Wigwe – A Professional Legacy.’. 

The businessman and philanthropist said, “To immortalise my beloved friend, my brother, and my mentee, I have actually decided to name of a major refinery and petrochemical road, out of the 120 kilometers, the biggest road will now be named ‘Herbert Wigwe.’”

The group CEO of Access bank, Dr Herbert Wigwe died in a helicopter crash in the United States on 9th of February alongside his wife Doreen Wigwe, his Son Chizi Wigwe and Abimbola Ogunbanjo, the former group chairman of the Nigerian Exchange Group Plc.

IPF Inducts Chief Kestin Pondi, MD Tantita Security Services as Patron

IPF Inducts Chief Kestin Pondi, MD Tantita Security Services as Patron 

Warri _____ The Ijaw Publishers Forum (IPF) has  appointed High Chief (Engr) Kestin Pondi, Managing Director of Tantita Security Services Ltd, as the  patron of its organization.

He was inducted during the inauguration of IPF’s newly inaugurated national  media eight-man council in Warri, Delta State.

The President of IPF, Comrade Ozobo Austin delivered an impressive address, commending High Chief Pondi’s remarkable contributions to the engineering field and his dynamic role in the entrepreneurial landscape. The commendation went beyond personal success, as Ozobo outlined High Chief Pondi’s broader impact on uplifting the Ijaw nation and greater humanity as well as his love for thr media.

Narrating further on the influence of High Chief Pondi’s corporate strategies and leadership, Ozobo described how Tantita Security Services, under Pondi’s leadership had become a pivotal force in safeguarding the Oil and Gas industry. “High Chief Pondi’s business strategies and leadership qualities have transformed Tantita Security Services into an essential protectorate of the industry’s most sensitive and valuable assets,”-Ozobo stated.

“The imperative nature of Tantita Security’s role was underscored as the company has emerged as an emblem of outstanding operations and security strength amidst the numerous challenges in the energy sector.

Ozobo was quick to highlight, “High Chief Pondi’s profound understanding of the intricacies within the Oil and Gas sector, combined with his unwavering commitment to maintaining stringent security measures, is nothing short of commendation.”

In a tone of gratitude, President Ozobo extended thanks to High Chief Pondi for his resolute support of the IPF, noting it as fundamental to the prosperity of the Ijaw community. Further, Ozobo conveyed his confidence in High Chief Pondi’s ability to excel in his new role, offering prayers for success in all his endeavors.

Tompolo Backs NUJ Meritorious Award as he Receives Delegation in Oporoza

Tompolo Backs NUJ Meritorious Award as he Receives Delegation in Oporoza

Warri ____ In recognition of his contribution towards  the growth and development of the Nigerian state especially  in the maritime  security sub sector, High Chief Dr. Government Oweizide Ekpemupolo aka Tompolo have been decorated with a Meritorious Award.

The Nigerian Union of Journalist NUJ led by its President, Chief Chris Isiguzo presented the Meritorious Award to him when the union paid him a visit in his   Oporoza country home, Gbaramatu kingdom  of Delta State on Saturday 2nd of March 2024.

The award ceremony which was officially held at the Nigerian Air Force NAF conference center Abuja last week was to honour Nigerians who have distinguished themselves in various fields of endeavors.

Presenting the award the leader of the NUJ delegation  noted that Tompolo is one Nigerian who has contributed immensely to the economic, political and social development of the country and deserves such a recognition.

He commended Tompolo for leading the fight against oil theft and economic sabotage perpetrators  in the Niger Delta region with his security outfit  Tantita Security Services Limited which has helped boost oil production in great detail. 

Recall that the federal government had awarded oil and gas asset protection contract  to Tantita security and subsequently renewed the contract, commending the company for excellent performance.

This award from NUJ is one of the numerous  recognition that Tomopolo have received in recent times making him one of the most decorated Nigerians.

IPF Appreciate Ijaw Nation, Leaders, Donors on Successful Inauguration

IPF Appreciate Ijaw Nation, Leaders, Donors on Successful Inauguration

The Ijaw Publishers Forum (IPF) extends its heartfelt appreciation to the entire Ijaw nation and generous donors for their unwavering support during the recently held inauguration ceremony of its National Executive Council.

The event, which took place amidst a backdrop of unity and enthusiasm, marked a significant milestone in the journey of the IPF towards advancing the interests of the Ijaw people through literary endeavors and journalistic excellence.

With the overwhelming turnout and overwhelming show of solidarity, the IPF wishes to convey its sincerest gratitude to all individuals, organizations, and stakeholders who contributed their time, resources, and goodwill to ensure the success of the inauguration ceremony.

The IPF reaffirms its commitment to fostering collaboration, nurturing talent, and amplifying the voices of Ijaw writers, journalists, and publishers across the globe. 

The newly inaugurated National Executive Council led by Comrade Austin Ozobo, pledges to uphold the principles of transparency, accountability, and inclusivity in all its endeavors.

As the IPF embarks on this new chapter of its journey, it remains steadfast in its mission to empower the Ijaw nation through the power of words and ideas.

Once again, the IPF expresses profound gratitude to the Ijaw nation and donors for their invaluable support and looks forward to a future filled with shared achievements and collective progress.

Signed:

Comrade Ozobo Austin

President.

Tare Magbei

Secretary General.