Kegbe congratulates Marbo on PAP Appointment, Hails Otuaro for the Engagement

Kegbe congratulates Marbo on PAP Appointment, Hails Otuaro for the Engagement 

Akure____ ln recognition of Ogomugo Marbo's appointment as the new Head of Peace Building and Conflict Resolution/Stakeholders Management Unit within the Federal Government Presidential Amnesty Programme for Niger Delta ex-agitstors by the Coordinator, High Chief. Dr. Dennis Burutu Otuaro, the Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of Arogbo-Ibe Voice Reporters, Doctor Kegbe who also doubles as the Head of Data/Documentation Management at ND-PYLF, has extended his heartfelt congratulations to his boss and National President of NDPYLF on his recent well deserved engagement.

In a congratulatory message released on Monday at Akure, Ondo State Capital, Kegbe also expressed appreciation to Dr. Dennis Otuaro, the new Presidential Amnesty Administrator for finding Marbo worthy for the appointment, stressing that he will bring to bare his leadership charisma to put things to order in the Amnesty office for the general interest of the beneficiaries.

Kegbe further noted that Marbo's appointment aligns with the advocacy for the inclusion of Niger-Delta struggle veterans in key positions to redirect the amnesty program towards its original objectives. With a focus on benefiting documented delegates and the broader Niger-Delta region, Marbo is poised to leverage his experience and insights for positive change.

According to him, said:

" As Marbo assumes leadership in the Presidential Amnesty Programme office in Abuja, supported by Dr. Otuaro, their collaborative efforts signify a renewed commitment to advancing peace and development in the Niger-Delta region".

Angele, Arede Remark Sunny as one of the Best for Burutu Council Chair

Angele, Arede Remark Sunny as one of the Best for Burutu Council Chair

Francis Tayor

Warri ______ The coast is clearer for the immediate past Secretary of Burutu Local Government Council, Hon. Prince Sunny Perekeme to occupy the number one seat in Burutu LGA as the  former two term Burutu Council Chairman now the honourable Commissioner for Housing Delta State, Rt. Hon. Godknows Angele and the Executive Assistant (EA) to the Governor of Delta State on Political Matters, Dcn. Arede Edeinmene alias Agada outrightly expressed confidence on his chairmanship aspiration.

The duo gave their positive remark at Sunny on Monday in Warri as he paid them consultation visit ahead of the forthcoming PDP primaries.

In his reaction, the Commissioner for Housing Delta State, Rt. Hon. Godknows Angele popularly known as Ability received Prince Sunny Perekeme with a cheerful heart, while eulogizing him as very intelligent, honest, humble and dedicated to duty whenever assignment is given.

Angele emphasized that Sunny Perekeme is one of the best brain he had ever worked with as Secretary to Council. He is down to earth, hardworking, sincere and smart person that can be entrusted with leadership position without panic.

As former two times Supervisory Councillor as well as Secretary to Council, Sunny has the required qualification and leadership experience to serve Burutu people better when given the mandate, Angele asserted.

While the Executive Assistant, (EA) to the Governor of Delta State on Political Matters, Dcn. Arede Edeinmene alias Agada expressed that Prince Sunny Perekeme is a committed PDP loyalist and hardworking person who respect elders, adding that his past working experience in the public sector and the party is a great advantage for him to serve better when given higher leadership position as Council Chairman.

Agada further charged him to be focused and maintain his humility and integrity character, adding that he should not be distracted by any opponent neither critics on the social media.

However, Hon. Sunny Perekeme appreciated the two Burutu Leaders for their kind words and piece of advice.

He reaffirmed his desire to operate all inclusive government whereby critical stakeholders, especially the leadership in Burutu, traditional rulers, the clergy, women groups and youth bodies would be consulted to seek their opinion before any critical decision of public interest could be taken to move the council forward.

He further pledge to be transparent, honest and accountable to the good people of Burutu, adding that he knows the basic needs of the council and will address them one after the other holistically.

Among those in the campaign team include; Mr. Funpere Numupeide, DG Hon. Prince Sunny Perekeme campaign organization, Hon. Asiayei Eregu, woman leader Maureen Bolo among others.

Ijaw Bishop Egbebo Fortifies Labo Spiritually Ahead Bomadi LG Polls

Ijaw Bishop Egbebo Fortifies Labo Spiritually Ahead Bomadi LG Polls

The Bishop of the Catholic Diocese of Bomadi, most Rev. Dr. Hyacinth Oroko Egbebo has wholeheartedly given his fatherly blessings to foremost Bomadi LGA council chairmanship aspirant, Hon.( Barr) Labo Fun-akpo Clifford at the Bishop's quarters, Bomadi.

Speaking exclusively to the Press after pouring genuine Eucharistic blessings and prayers to the ever determined, competent and humble Clifford, the ever dogged, upright and inspiring religious leader emphasizes on the ingenuity and divinely purposed aspiration of Barr. Clifford Labo for Bomadi LGA. He takes time to historically trace the leadership metamorphosis of Clifford Labo from when he knew him as a child, university student, teacher and now a politician.

The bishop elaborates the educational, social and sound political antecedents of the young and vibrant Clifford labo amongst his contemporaries. Without mincing words , the Bishop expresses his wish of seeing Clifford as the next chairman of Bomadi LGA . He sees him as the most competent aspirant with clear vision for the people of Bomadi LGA.

When asked for Bishop Egbebo's opinion about all the aspirants coming to him for prayers and who he truly wants to triumph.

The open minded Bishop didn't hesitate to name Hon.Barr. Labo Clifford as the new sheriff of Bomadi LGA. According to his personal disposition, the honest bishop bares his mind in the most transparent manner in recent times. In his word: " I am a religious father for all. I am not into partisan politics but will continue to exercise my religious obligations to all aspirant. To be candid with you , I have known Clifford Labo since when he was a child. I know him as a very passionate person in dispensing his endeavors and sociopolitical responsibilities. As a teacher, he was very dedicated in his duties , taught English Language excellently . He replicated the same ego in the legal profession and political appointment as the Secretary to Bomadi LGA Council for just three years .

I strongly believe he is the most outstanding aspirant even as I acknowledge the qualities of other aspirants . I am making this statement based on my personal knowledge about him. God willing, I will expect him to look at the deteriorating educational standard in Bomadi, the health sector, electricity and drinkable water amidst other important amenities as captured in his robust manifesto if he became the council chairman of Bomadi LGA. In response, Clifford thanks the Bishop and promises to prioritize the welfare of Bomadi people over selfish political interests . He appreciates the bishop's sacred blessings , vowing to promote Godly activities in Bomadi LGA. In Clifford's words ; " Thank you my dear bishop for your Godly prayers and blessings. I will take into cognizance your open advice and expectations seriously. You are the religious father of all Ijaws of which I am greatly honoured to kneel before God through your intercession.

I know many aspirants have come to you for blessings and I appreciate your reception to everyone of us. That's shows how neutral you are despite bravely saying what you know about me to Bomadi LGA people even though in a personal capacity. Once again, I thank you, the Catholic church and the Christian Faith in general for your fervent prayers to making our LGA greater. God bless you all as I anticipate victory ."

Sunny Celebrates his Boss Hon. Godknows Angele on his Birthday

Sunny Celebrates his Boss Hon. Godknows Angele on his Birthday 

The widely accepted Chairmanship aspirant of the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP in the forthcoming Burutu Local Government Council elections, Hon. Prince Sunny Perekeme has rejoiced and wished his former boss now the honourable Commissioner for Housing Delta State, Rt. Hon. Godknows Angele, popularly known as the Ability General and Talk Na Do Chairman as he clocks plus one today.

In a birthday congratulatory message released on Sunday at Warri, the immediate past Secretary Burutu Local Government Council described his boss as a leader with passion for societal development, progress and human capital empowerment.

He stressed that Hon. Godknows Angele is a servant leader with positive mindset who believes in the principle of fairness, equity and justice by fairly distributing the dividends of democracy to the masses as a top priority for good governance. 

He said Angele legacy projects in Burutu as former two times Council Chairman will continue to speak positive for him of yesterday, today and tomorrow.

He wished him a prosperous happy birthday with sound health, God's divine protection, wisdom and longlife to continue to serve Deltans better as the honourable Commissioner for Housing Delta State.

" Once again, congratulations to my super boss with impeccable character", the statement added..

Oil Thieves Behind call to Review Tompolo Contract_IPDI tells FG

Oil Thieves Behind call to Review Tompolo Contract_IPDI tells FG

The Ijaw People's Development Initiative, IPDI has strongly condemned calls by Oodua Peoples Congress (Reformed) and Civil Society Coalition For Mandate Protection for calling to review Niger Delta Pipeline Surveillance Contract, awarded to the Niger Delta Ex-agitator, High Chief (Dr) Government Oweizide Ekpemupolo alias Tompolo.

IPDI, in a statement by its national president Comrade Ozobo Austin said it was shameful that responsible Oodua Peoples Congress (Reformed) could allow itself to be used by merchants of confusion and blackmailers to demand for review of Tompolo's Surveillance Contract in Niger Delta barely a short while of reviewing the contract.

"We are aware that selfish and failed stakeholders who were also biding for the contract were behind verbal attacks against Tompolo and Tantita Security company. It's only enemies of Niger Delta could at this time barely a few months of the renew of Tompolo's Surveillance Contract, calling again for review of such a contract.

The Oodua Congress and others, in case they forget, should know that the Niger Delta Pipeline Surveillance Contract was initiated by High Chief (Dr) Government Oweizide Ekpemupolo, it was part of the terms agreed upon during the signing of the presidential Amnesty Programme. Despite the pipeline security contract being initiated by Tompolo, it was awarded to the Yorubas, Calabars, and Benins from 2009 till 2022, when the Buhari led administration awarded part of the contract to Tompolo having observed that the activities of oil theft get increasing despite being superintendent by the Navy, NSCDC, Army and non-indigenous contractors.

"In case the Oodua Congress and others are poor students of history, they should know that the federal government revoked the pipeline surveillance from non-indigenous contractors and military because it loses confidence in them. It took the Buhari administration to sort for capable hands for a reasonable period of time before Tompolo was recommended from the security angle. Despite this recommendation, it was still part of the contract that was awarded to Tompolo. The bigger part which has to do with the offshore is still in the hands of the Itsekiri monarch. I feel disgusted when people of Yoruba, Itsekiri and Ilaje decide to remain mute over the large portion of the Surveillance Contract their brother is handling and continues to point fingers at Tompolo. This is very unfair and mischievous. 

"Let me state unequivocally that the Nigeria crude daily production was far below a 1000 barrel per day at the time Tompolo came on board, but today the narrative is no longer the same, we now approximately produce 1.7m barrels per day. This was the reason the federal government decided to renew the Tompolo Surveillance Contract. Tompolo has shown capacity, resilience, competence, intelligence and resourcefulness in the fight against oil theft. This is a fact why the federal government will allow Tompolo to continue being in charge of the Surveillance Contract for now. The Itsekiri monarch contract is cutting across Ijaw in scope, but no Ijaw has agitated that the contract should be revoked from the Itsekiri monarch. I am very disappointed at some unpopular stakeholders using all mediums to incite discord against Tompolo in order to get the contract awarded to them. This is shameful and desperation taken too far.

"Again, it should be stated clearly that the government is not interested about who gets what but deeply interested about who can end oil theft in the country. Till this moment, the federal government is aware that in the whole of Niger Delta there is no one who can do the surveillance job better than Tompolo,, hence all these cheap calls for contract review will end up in a deft ears of the government for now.

*We are aware that these unfounded calls have been sponsored by oil thieves and greedy contractors. Their reason is not far fetched, they want the surveillance contract to be given to the military or inexperienced and incompetent contractor to create a room for them to continue their oil theft business. The government is aware of the sinister intention of those calling on president Bola Ahmed Tinubu to review or revoke the Tompolo pipeline surveillance contract.

"The whole gamut of the call to review Tompolo's Surveillance Contract is being manipulated by corrupt and greedy fellows. To think of it, despite the contract being awarded to Tompolo's Surveillance Company, it is still being handled by boys, men and women in such areas or tribes where such operations are carried out. No foreigner is employed to do the job. All the subcontractors are indigenes of the oil and gas communities in Niger Delta. 

It is a known fact the contract can't accommodate everybody in the whole community, maybe that is what some referred to as marginalisation, I don't know. 

But what I know is that no community under Tompolo's Surveillance coverage is marginalised and sidelined. 

"Therefore, I advised mischief makers and enemies of progress in Niger Delta to repent from their stock in trade and engage themselves in productive activities, rather than blackmailing and betraying a fellow brother for bread and meat. It is part of my appeal to the federal government to ignore and disregard sinister calls of perceived oil thieves to pave the way to continue their business".

LG Polls: Barr. Labo Hails Gov. Sheriff for DESIEC Release of Timetable

LG Polls: Barr. Labo Hails Gov. Sheriff for DESIEC Release of Timetable 

Warri _____ The People's Democratic Party, PDP Bomadi LGA Council Chairmanship hopeful, Hon.(Barr) Labo Fun-akpo Clifford, has commended the governor of Delta State, His Excellency, Rt. Hon. Sheriff Oborevwori for being a man of his words on the promise of allowing the conduct of LGA polls in the state.

In a statement released on Wednesday at Bomadi, Barr. Labo emphasized that the action of Governor Sheriff shows he is a true democrat and man of the people.

Labo also praises the Delta State Independent Electoral Commission ( DESIEC) for the prompt release of the LGA elections timetable, saying it is a development that will further strengthen the democratic foundations of grassroot politicking in the state. 

Labo eulogies the Delta governor as a rare gem amongst his contemporaries when it comes to principled leadership and policy implementation. 

According to him, said:

 " The prompt release of the LGA council timetable by DESIEC has once again exemplified our amiable governor's promise to conduct the LGA council elections as soon as possible. It shows our great governor, Rt. Hon. Sheriff Oborevwori is a man of his words in the delivery of democratic dividends to the people.

The governor has played his part as a democrat, now it's left for DESIEC, political parties and stakeholders to be upright in implementing the timetable without unnecessary excuses or hitches. I thank the listening governor in this effort amongst many others. I have never seen such political will and passionate leadership displayed by our governor in recent times. He is infact a true preacher of democracy and grassroot politics. "

Meanwhile, the release of the timetable has brighten up various aspirants in their consultations toward the primaries.

Amb. Jude Ukori Appreciates Well Wishers during late wife's Burial

Amb. Jude Ukori Appreciates Well Wishers during late wife's Burial 

Warri ____ The bereaved husband, Amb. Jude Ebitimi Ukori (JP) has expressed gratitude to the Deltans, Ijaw nation, Gbaramatu and Egbema kingdoms for sympathising with him and his family over the sad death of his beloved wife, late Pastor Mrs Jane Ukori nee Orubebe.

He further appreciated those who supported the family in kind and words of encouragement before and during the funeral of his late wife.

This is according to a statement he personally signed and issued to newsmen in Warri, Delta State on Sunday.

The statement reads,

"It is difficult to find the words to express our gratitude for the many kindnesses you have shown us during this sad time. I am touched by the support and care extended by everyone during the time of my dearly beloved wife's funeral. 

"Your presence, the prayers, phone calls, messages, comforting words and visits meant a great deal to us. Your acts of kindness have helped my family through this challenging time and profoundly demonstrated the spirit of love beyond measure. 

"We are unable to write your individual thank you to each one of you, considering the outpouring of support, please know that your generosity and thoughtfulness have touched us deeply knowing that we were not alone, help us bear our grief and sadness. 

"Please accept this as my humble attempt to express my deepest appreciation to each of you. I will forever cherish the love and support we have received.

Thank you once again, and may God bless you all abundantly".

Ogbobagbene thrown into mourning as remains of Mrs.Ukori laid to rest on Saturday

Ogbobagbene thrown into mourning as remains of Mrs.Ukori laid to rest on Saturday

Warri _____ There was sight and sounds of general grief and mourning among the faces of sympathizers, especially the Orubebe family in Ogbobagbene Community in Burutu Local Government Area of Delta State as the remains of their lovely daughter, the wife of Amb Jude Ukori, Mrs. Jemima Kenawerekumor, Nee Orubebe was committed to mother earth on Saturday 27th April, 2024 at her country home Ogbobagbene.

The body of the departed clergy arrived at her father's compound for a brief stop over in a motorcade from Venneel Hospital Warri, at about 12:30PM, and was thereafter taken to the Glory Sanctuary Ministry Hall for a Christian funeral service. Before the procession to her compound where she was interred at about 4:50PM, highly reputable religious leaders including Arch Bishop Ogbuji Igwe, Bishop David Adomi, Rev. Mrs Ngozi Ogbuji, Rev. Irivbodje Timothy, and pastor Amos Igwe, and a host of others, poured out their heartfelt tributes alongside the children and family members.

Recall that Ogbobagbene is the country home of the Former Minister of Niger Delta Affairs, Elder Godsday Orubebe, witnessed an inflow of bereaved sympathizers, friends, and family members from far and near during the burial ceremony after she passed away on the 2nd of April 2024 after a brief illness.

Mrs. Ukori who was born on the 7th of April, 1969, attended Ugborikoko Primary School, Effurun-Warri Delta State, after which she proceeded to Delta State University, Abraka where she bagged a Bachelor's degree in sociology in 1998. Before her demise, Jemima Ukori was a philanthropist, who was happily married to Amb. (Comrade) Jude Ebitimi Ukori (JP) and was blessed with sets of triplets, and two sets of twins, four boys and three girls.

During the church service, a professor of law, Bello Orubebe who read the biography said, "The news of Pastor (Mrs) Jane Jemima Kenawerekumor Ukori's demise came as a shock to the families and public circles. She will be forever remembered for her impactful life". The officiating minister, Arch Bishop Ogbuji Igwe in his sermon said, "Only Christians will make heaven".

At the reception, immediately the body of the 55-year-old JJ Ukori was lowered into the grave, the Spokesperson of Gbaramatu Kingdom, Chief Godspower Gbenekama said the incident was too painful to make comments, It was a sober moment, he said.

The Heartfelt tributes from the husband, Amb Jude Ukori JP to his departed wife revealed that the sad situation was devastating. His statement in the tribute reads in part; "My lovely wife, whom l fondly called "my sweetheart", you had at all times and purpose being my immediate source of inspiration. I could have stopped without a word further but l am indebted to my Sweetheart, my Angel, My prophetess, my Sister, mother, and wife".

The president of Ijaw Publishers Forum, IPF Comrade Ozobo Austin who spoke at the ceremony, urged Jude Ukori, the children, and family members to remain strong and look up to God to fill the vacuum that had been created by the irreparable loss.

PAP: Otuaro's appointment was done on merit, not to suit any interest_IPDI

PAP: Otuaro's appointment was done on merit, not to suit any interest_IPDI

Following a call by an alleged coalition of Niger Delta Civil Society groups for President Bola Ahmed Tinubu and the National Security Adviser to appoint a replacement of the current amnesty administrator, Dr Dennis Burutu Otuaro, the Ijaw People's Development Initiative, IPDI has urged the president Bola Ahmed Tinubu to ignore such inimical, mischievous and divisive calls by sponsored groups who were hell bent to distract the new amnesty coordinator of his smart policies and programmes.

This was contained in a statement signed by its National president Comrade Ozobo Austin with a copy of it sent to newsmen in Warri,  Delta State on Saturday.

The IPDI's president said there's no existing coalition of such nature, adding that no responsible coalition would call for replacement of the new amnesty administrator barely a month of appointment.

The IPDI maintained that it was enemies of Niger Delta that were behind the call, stressing that they should promote peace and development in the region and not to promote rancor in the region.

According to IPDI, the appointment of Dr Otuaro as PAP administrator is a square peg in a square hole,  insisting that the appointment was not meant to suit any interest but was done at its merit. 

The Ijaw rights group said Dr Dennis Otuaro is very much accessible and the right man for the job, adding that his desire to reposition the amnesty programme to benefit the delegates of PAP should be embraced by all well-meaning stakeholders of the region.

He narrated that the purported coalition led by one Dennis Church Nako Francis spokesman, Elder Harrison Omini and others were hungry youth sponsored by enemies to distract the new amnesty boss from implementing his good programmes and policies.

Ozobo urged sponsors of attacks against the Amnesty boss to spend their money to feed the hungry youth they were inciting against their brother, instead of wasting it to look for cheap and unpopular recognition.

He emphasised that no well-meaning Niger Delta youth would call for a replacement of the just inaugurated administration of the presidential Amnesty board, stressing that they were a huge disappointment to the region if truly they are members of Niger Delta.

IPDI further asserted that suspected failed stakeholders who were equally looking for the appointment of PAP administrator were behind attacks against Dr Dennis Otuaro. 

Ozobo advised such individuals to repent and join hands with Dr Dennis Otuaro to reposition the amnesty programme, rather than sponsoring attacks against him.

IPDI called on the president Bola Ahmed Tinubu and NSA to ignore the activities of the faceless coalition seeking cheap recognition.

Ozobo urged PAP administrator, Dr Dennis Burutu Otuaro, not to be distracted by enemies of the region, sponsoring mischief against him, appealing that he should go ahead in a good spirits to reposition and implement his good policies and programmes for the amnesty programme.

Sober reflection as service of songs held in honour of late Jane Ukori in Warri

Sober reflection as service of songs held in honour of late Jane Ukori in Warri 

There was a sober reflection among sympathizers as late Pastor Jane Ukori service of songs held on Thursday at her husband's residence in oilfield road, Effurun, Warri Delta State.

The event was graced by personalities, captains of industry and top government functionaries.

However, family, friends and well-wishers described the late pastor Jane as a woman of valor and God fearing.

It was gathered that she affected many lives, providing humanitarian services, doing charity and lifting up young and old who came her way.

As a servant in the temple of God in Holy Jesus Mission, she was said to be faithful, diligent, humble, hardworking and dedicated her time to God.

Among tributes, her husband Ambassador Jude Ukori wrote, "Nothing can dim the light that shines from within.

"It all happened in my presence but it looked like a very bizarre nightmare till date. The thing l feared and dreaded most that I will not wish my enemy had happened to me again. I am in my extreme state of devastation and grief not knowing where to take my bearing from.

"My lovely wife, whom I fondly called "my sweetheart", you had at all times and purpose been my immediate source of inspiration and strength to recoup from several ordeals and setbacks I experienced in the past as we journeyed together.

"It is apparently less than a year now that I suffered what I thought should have been the worst pain of my life. I was wrong, here is another devastating blow! Whom do I turn to for comfort on this perilous time?

"I could have stopped without a word further but I am indebted to my sweetheart, my angel, my prophetess, my friend, my sister, mother and wife. It is a journey of 22 years of love with its attendant challenges and odds,

"but you stood by me and fought together and sailed through in love. We were at the verge of rest from our daily ups and downs and we had actually planned to retire in comfort as we slowed down on our daily toils, so that we could begin to reap the fruits of many years of hard labour we put in together, but the wicked devil struck to snatch you away.

"The world is indeed unfair!

You were such a loving and caring wife that best described the bible context of the word a "Tomuous woman". You stood behind me in every facet of life to achieve the great things you desire in the man of your dreams. You were so bold, courageous, industrious and resilient with fear and faith in God. You were a prophetess to the core, a peace maker and a counselor. You have been very supportive in every sense of the word. You were a cheerful giver per excellence, being hospitable and offering care for the needy was a core value you cherished.

"You were an effective planner and organizer who handled every knotty challenge selflessly. You always thrived to put a smile on the face of every one that came your way, a trait which earned you the mother figure to the envy of other women.

"You wanted the best for our kids and also the wards in your care without discrimination. You held back nothing good from whoever deserves it. What an excellent woman you were but you did not live long to enjoy the fruits of your hard labour.

"My sweetheart, I remember our last discussion on how you needed to start your dream private business to avoid the hustle and bustle of working as a salary earner, coupled with the fact that you needed to give more attention to your health and the children.

"On that ill-fated day, I took you to the clinic, I never thought that the illness was going to teminate your journey on earth. You got better with the treatment, which encouraged me to go home and check on the children, thus leaving you in the hands of your sister with the trust that you will be fine. But to my consternation, I returned to meet you in a situation where you could not say a word back at me. Not even a word for your dear children whom you loved and cherished so much.

"Jane My sweetheart! You have left me heartbroken and helpless with all the motherless children. How and where do I go about it. My tears cannot forestall this irreparable loss.  In all these, I take solace in God we both served and with the hindsight that you have a right standing with the Lord in whose bosom you rest until we meet to path no more.

 "Nothing can dim the light that shines from within", you are gone but your light cannot dim in my heart.

Rest on my sweetheart!!!

Your beloved husband.

Amb. Jude Ebitimi Ukori (JP)".

Okuama: Barr. Labo Commends Gov. Sheriff for setting up IDP Committee

Okuama: Barr. Labo Commends Gov. Sheriff for setting up IDP Committee 

Warri ____ A frontline chairmanship hopeful for the Bomadi LGC, Hon. Barr. Labo Clifford Fun-akpo has commended the Delta State Governor, His Excellency, Rt Hon. Sheriff Oborevwori for timely setting up of an IDP resettlement Committee for the displaced Okuama indigenes.

In a statement released on Thursday at Ughelli, the immediate past Secretary of Bomadi Local Government Council cum chairman hopeful noted that the action of the Governor shows he is a humanitarian leader who has brought to bare his MORE AGENDA promises. It is an initiative that offers the displaced people of Okuama a sense of humanity and belonging.

Labo stressed that Okuama has always lived in peace with the neighbouring communities in the River Forcados over the years and regrets the unfortunate events in recent times.

He however, promises to strengthen inter-ethnic group between the urhobo and Ijaw communities in the creeks to prevent any further breach of public peace and to avert inter ethnic tension between communities in Bomadi and Ughelli South Local Government Areas.

Wahala as Garden boy impregnates three siblings kept indoor in Kenya

Wahala as Garden boy impregnates three siblings kept indoor in Kenya

Nairobi_____ According to reports, the Kenyan parents to the girls kept their daughters indoors and could not allow them to mingle with friends. The gardern boy was the only close friend they knew.

Without their strict parents knowing, he started sleeping with them until he got all of them pregnant. The Christian Parents were shocked that their daughters were pregnant despite being strict on them. But when they inquired who was responsible, their honest response caused the mother to faint.

It was further revealed the garden boy started sleeping with the second born and after they were caught by the first born, she demanded that she be helped inorder for her not to report to the girls' tough and strict parents but in the process, the last born also saw what was happening and demanded to also sleep with the gardden boy if she has to keep secrete. In the end all the three sisters got pregnant by the same man. 

The sisters have since given birth and parents have accepted the fate after intense counselling and blamed themselves for being too strict towards their daughters.

The garden boy instantly lost his job but the girls still send him money and love him and the father to their two daughters and son. This is how life treats people who are tough and strict towards girl children.

Late Jane Ukori service of songs hold Thursday April 25 in Warri, while burial 27 at Ogbobagbene in Burutu

Late Jane Ukori service of songs hold Thursday April 25 in Warri, while burial 27 at Ogbobagbene in Burutu 

The general public is hereby notified that the service of songs for the late Pastor (Mrs.) Jane Jemima Jude Ukori (Nee Orubebe) will be held in her husband's residence on Tomorrow Thursday April 25, 2024, at No. 7 Egbeide Lane, Poposi Close, off Oil Field Road, Warri, Delta State, at 3 p.m.

While According to the burial committee chairman Engr. Pius Ominije, the burial proper would be held on Saturday, April 27, 2024, in her hometown, Ogbogbagbene community in Burutu Local Government Area of Delta State.

It would be recalled that Pst., (Mrs.) Ukori passed away on April 2, 2024, after a brief illness and prompt medical attention.

The family, however invites the general public to grace the funeral services of their late mother, sister, wife, daughter and aunty.

Bomadi LG Polls: Barr. Labo Releases 11 Points Development Blueprint, Give Reasons Why he Wants to be Chairman

Bomadi LG Polls: Barr. Labo Releases 11 Points Development Blueprint, Give Reasons Why he Wants to be Chairman 

Francis Tayor

Warri ________ ln his desire to serve the good people of Bomadi Local Government Area with provision of adequate infrastructural development, quality education, health care facilities, electricity, security, agriculture among others, the immediate past Secretary of the Council, Hon. Barr. Labo Clifford Fun-akpo has released a strategic eleven point agenda to work on when he becomes the council Chairman.

This was made public on Monday at Bomadi, headquarters of the LGA during a press briefing, Barr. Labo Clifford noted that with his wealth of working experience in both legislative and executive business as former Councillor, Project Monitor, External Solicitor (Council Lawyer) and Executive Secretary, he is well equipped and prepared to serve the hospitable people of Bomadi better when given the opportunity to serve as the next Executive Chairman.

Labo stressed that he is well abreast with the peculiar challenges of Bomadians, adding that he is coming to render service to the people in the grassroot with a view to responding to their needs. He promised to be transparent, honest and accountable to the people when he eventually becomes the next Chairman of Council.

Read below full details of the amazing manifesto of the Kalafiogbene/Ekamta Communities born aspiring politician.

I am Hon. Barr. Labo Clifford Fun-akpo, an indigene of kalafiogbene/Ekamta, Ward Five (5). I am here to serve the good people of Bomadi LGA with humility , trust and transparency.

Edmund burke conceptualized government in the following words: “Government is a contrivance of human wisdom to provide for human wants. Men have a right that these wants should be provided for by this wisdom”. The ultimate aim of government should therefore clearly be to give service to the people with a view to responding to their needs. In a nutshell, the only justification for the existence of government as a societal institutional  arrangement is to provide selfless service to the people. Any government that finds itself unable to do so is necessarily irrelevant.    Sequel to the above, governance should be left for those who are equipped and prepared for it. It is upon this inspiration I am offering myself to be elected as the chairman of Bomadi Local Government Council for the following.

Education:  

Education being the bedrock of society shall be given priority. My administration shall  liase with SUBEB through The Bomadi Local Education Authority (LEA)  to revamp the decadent infrastructure in our primary  schools. Most of our primary and nursery schools are not fenced and are in deplorable conditions. This is unfortunate. Financial aids/bursary shall be paid to students in professional training. Students in the Nigerian law school, Nigeria Medical School and health institutions shall be given priority.      There shall be strict monitoring of primary school teachers to ensure their punctuality .This is meant to achieve the purpose of the employment of above one hundred and fifty teachers (150) teachers by the immediate past administration. We shall renovate the Bomadi library and upgrade its facilities to encourage the reading culture.       We shall also revive the debate culture in our schools to develop the oral skills of the pupils and sponsor inter –house sports competitions for the physical and mental development of our children. Seminars, workshops and symposiums shall be organized or sponsored by council to disabuse the minds of our youths against drug abuse, cultism, prostitution, armed robbery, child trafficking, abortion and teenage births. Also, on a humanitarian ground, council shall float a special scheme to support persons with disabilities for their academic and economic upliftment.

Security :  

 In Justinian Philosophy “the safety of the state is the highest law”. Protection of lives and property shall be given premium. The Bomadi vigilante outfit shall be expanded to achieve greater efficiency. The Bomadi police does not have patrol vehicles and it is majorly part of the cause of the security deficit in Bomadi and its environs. We shall work out modalities to provide two or three patrol vehicles (siena) to enable the police carry out their enforcement duties .Also, the Bomadi police station remains unfenced. This has denied them fortification having severally suffered Invasions from irate youths. We shall partner with the police authorities in respect of the fencing and also to increase the police personnel in the Bomadi police command. As it is, the number of police officers  deployed to Bomadi is not enough for adequate security coverage. Accommodation shall be provided for the proposed increased police personnel. Registration of motor-cycles (okada) operating within Bomadi and its environs shall be effected to curb security excesses. I shall make sure there is peaceful co-existence between the border communities of Bomadi and Ughelli South local government areas.

Electricity: 

The lack of electricity in Bomadi metropolis remains an inveterate impediment to the growth of the commercial life of the area. The immediate past administration led by Hon. William Angadi spent millions of naira for the repairs of non-functional transformers and also provided money for other logistics required by BEDC for Bomadi to be lighted up. This was done despite it not being council’s constitutional responsibility but for the service of the people. What is invariably left for Bomadi to be lighted up now rests on BEDC to perfect their technical work. We shall ensure that power supply begins in full swing and sustained for the betterment of our people. Security watch shall be expanded to protect the transformers from being damaged or parts stolen.

Environment :

One of the cardinal administrative problems in Nigeria is policy inconsistency and implementation discontinuity. The immediate past administration spent millions of naira to hire swamp buggies for the opening up of blocked water channels in Bomadi and Kpakiama towns to check perennial flooding. We shall continue in that stead. Also, financial aids shall be given to communities submerged by flood.  Bomadi is an emergent urban town. it is the epicenter of the commercial life of the Ese-naebe zone. A big city in view and as such the traces and trappings of a city should start off now to be seen. It is the reason the immediate past administration acquired a land, sand-filled it and built a wood market where all wood sellers will be relocated to. We must ensure the project is completed and the relocation is enforced. This is meant to avoid haphazard settlement of shops in Bomadi town. We shall also provide a mechanic village where all automobile experts will converge to render their services. We will continue with the Bomadi city beautification plan of converting tattered, plank, and rickety shops on the road sides to block shops with council specification in terms of the roofing and painting. This project has improved the face of Bomadi town and those who initially objected can now see the beauty of it. The monthly environmental sanitation exercises shall be expanded to the cleaning  up of the thick bushes on the road sides. we shall launch a keep Bomadi city clean campaign to that effect.A public cemetery shall be provided as required in all local government headquarters in Delta State. This is long overdue.

Health:

Bomadi Local Government Area has eleven (11) Primary Health Care centres with similar challenges and needs. The challenges shall be addressed and the needs provided for their functional efficiency. In addition, the Bomadi Mobile Clinic Bye_Law, 2018, shall be effectively implemented. It was a Bye-Law I sponsored during my stewardship as a councilor. Unfortunately, it was the only bye-law that was passed by the 8th assembly. It will require a mobile medical team of professional doctors and nurses with other health officials going round the communities attending to the health needs of our people.

Agriculture: 

The poverty in our local government area is unacceptable, especially at this time of astronomical rise in the prices of commodities. “Brother Garri” is now four thousand naira (4,000). Therefore, we shall encourage massive production of garri and other staple foods to ease the burden of our people. We shall key into the Green Tree programme of our amiable governor to boost agriculture in our local government area.

Sports /Religion:

There are serveral football foundations in our local government area. Inter-communal and inter-zonal football competitions shall be organised to reward outstanding players. Inter-house sports competitions shall also be encouraged by council to reward outstanding sprinters and jumpologists.  Council shall encourage the work of God by harmoniously working with the Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN), Bomadi chapter by supporting the umbrella body to countnue with the Ezon-ebe day of prayer, the Bomadi day of prayer and the annual CAN thanksgiving  to improve the spiritual well- being of our people. We are first Christians before becoming office holders as ambassadors of Christ. We shall encourage inter-faith harmony with the growing Muslim community in the area. My administration will also encourage religious tolerance in the LGA. Religionists will practice their various doctrines as far as government laws are not broken .

Ethnic Tolerance:

Inter-ethnic harmony shall also be encouraged with the growing Ibo, Urhobo, Isoko, Calabar, Hausa/Fulani, Yoruba and Benue communities. Most of them have become part of our voting population .The aim is to project the image of our local government area as a peace loving and friendly environment for investors.

Infrastructure:

Based on avalability of funds council shall maintain the existing infrastructure and could possibily carry out construction of internal roads. Maintance of internal roads shall also be given priority. We shall also upgrade the quality of the council pavilion which has been broken down for upgrade. 

Council shall provide pipe-borne, portable water in the communities to ward off our people drinking from the rivers and streams .

Revenue:

We shall build utility projects across the local government area for public use to increase the Internally Generated Revenuea (IGR). Collection of tenement rates shall be effected. Revenue collection shall be contracted for efficiency as council may deem it fit.

Entertainment:

I shall  encourage our young people in their various talents which include acting, writing and music production through the establishment of an  LGA music studio and other creative platforms. This shall provide self-reliance to our teeming youths in Bomadi Local Government Area.  

In conclusion i have got working experience in council business having served as a Councilor, Project Monitor, External Solicitor (council lawyer) and Executive Secretary of council , experienced in both legislative and executive capacities. I am equipped and prepared to serve you better. The best of mankind are those who bring benefit to others. I am graduate of English language and a lawyer. I have successfully done my internal defence for my Masters in Law programme in Delsu, Oleh Campus. My spirit to serve is missionary and not mercenary. I will, as your servant, give space for constructive criticism and acknowledge it as one of the ways open to the governed to exercise their natural right to demanding accountability from the government. Bomadians, please give me a chance to serve you.

C.F Labo Esq.

Okuama: Amb. Mulade Commend Military for Release of Ewu Monarch

Okuama: Amb. Mulade Commend Military for Release of Ewu Monarch 

Warri _____ Delta State-born peace and development advocate, Comrade Mulade Sheriff, has commended the Nigerian Army for releasing our revered monarch, the Ovie of Ewu Kingdom in Ughelli South Local Government Area of Delta State.

It is imperative to note that the good and peace loving people of Ewu Kingdom were thrown into confusion and devastating situation over the detention of their monarch who personally turned himself in following  his wanted declaration by the Nigerian military command over killing of 17 military officers in his kingdom.

According to the activist, who is the Ibe-Serimowei of Gbaramatu Kingdom in Warri South West Local Government Area of Delta State, the military has shown professionalism and respect for traditional institution, saddled with the responsibility of promoting cultural and traditional heritage, sustainable security in their domain to compliment government security efforts.

Speaking further, the renowned peace and environmental rights activist, urged the people of Okuama and Ewu kingdom to embrace peace with their neighbours and work with the military high command to fish-out the perpetrators of that heinous and barbaric killing of our 17 military officers to exonerate the people of their alleged complexity. 

"I want to commend and appreciate Mr. President, Bola Ahmed Tinubu GCFR, the Governor of Delta State, Rt Hon Sheriff Oborevwori, Political office-holders across the divide and traditional rulers who intervened in managing the situation and the eventual release of the Ovie of Ewu kingdom", he said.

Speaking further, "I equally call on all Nigerians to support and appreciate our security agencies to enable them deliver on their national assignment of providing and safeguarding our dear nation, as it is worthy of note that security is a collective responsibility of all citizens, for a better Nation"