Suspension of Bomadi NURTW Caretaker Chairman in Order— NURTW Leaders

Suspension of Bomadi NURTW Caretaker Chairman in Order— NURTW Leaders 

....Yes, council chair contacted me over tussle between factions—NURTW State chair

*Whoever criticizing decision doing so for personal reasons, not for NURTW—Mr Obi

By Chancel Bomadi Sunday

BOMADI—The suspension and appointment of caretaker bodies for the National Union of Road Transport Workers, NURTW, Timber Union and others by the executive chairman of Bomadi local government council, Delta State, Hon. Andaye Rawlings Dagidi, was done after due consultations with the concerned bodies, according to findings.

This was sequel to a post on social media faulting the decision of council over the removal of the former NURTW caretaker chairman, Bomadi local government area, Mr. Godday Awusa, who was appointed by the immediate past executive chairman of council, Hon. William Angadi, over misunderstandings among union members.

Findings revealed that the executive chairman, after due consultations with union leaders, took the decision at a security meeting where NURTW members were invited over their usual leadership tussles that often lead to threats to the peace of their areas of operation.

At the security meeting presided over by the council chairman, all efforts to settle issues proved futile and the union members in attendance opted to do away with both factions, they rejected Mr Awusa over allegations of misconduct, including issuing of threats to colleagues. 

However, attendees, including the various security apparatuses, unanimously adopted their decision and suspended Mr Awusa and the rival faction for peace to reign and for smooth running of the union. Hence, an interim chairman, Mr Tony Yerindideke, was appointed to run its affairs for the main time.

However, according to findings, the executive chairman of council, in order to follow the due process in the appointment of an interim executive to oversee affairs of the union, consulted with the state hierarchy of the NURTW.

He disclosed that the state leadership had said the person representing the branch at the state level was the one qualified to be appointed to overseer the union affairs for a period.

"Coincidentally, the person representing the Bomadi branch at the state level is Mr Tony Yerindideke, who hails from my own community, Kpakiama.

"Not too long ago I saw a post on Facebook criticizing the removal of Mr Awusa and the coming on board of Mr Yerindideke, misinforming the public. I'm for all Bomadians and my mandate is clear, which are development, peace and unity in Bomadi local government area", he said.

Why Mr Tony Yerindideke was appointed

The state chairman of the NURTW, Chief Francis Ariyor, reacting on the issue, said: "Yes, the chairman of council contacted me over the power tussle between the two factions. He told me everything and he decided that the people that were trying to forment trouble must have to be suspended for peace to reign.

"A group wrote a petition to my office in Asaba against Mr Awusa, and the council chairman called me and said those same people were beating the drum of war after returning to Bomadi. That was the same period the nationwide protest was ongoing, and the council chairman was making every effort not to allow the protest degenerate into chaos in his council area. 

"Mr chairman said that, for that reason, he would suspend both parties for peace to reign. He suspended both parties and the State Assistant Secretary of the union, Mr Tony Yerindideke, who is the most senior union officer representing Bomadi local government at the state level, was appointed pending when my executive and I will come down to handle the situation.

"So, the state most senior officer is the one that both of us agreed to man the union pending when we will come over to handle the situation".

Mr Yerindideke's appointment in order—Frm State chair, NURTW

The immediate past state chairman of the NURTW, Mr Ifeanyi Obi, also responding to the development at the Bomadi branch, said: "The local government chairman is in order in the removal of the former caretaker chairman, who was appointed by his predecessor. It is not out place to remove a caretaker executive of our union by an incoming local government chairman, especially when there are threats to the peace of the area.

"When such situations arose, the person who is qualified to run affairs of the union on a caretaker basis is the member representing the union at the state level. But, most council chairmen usually appoint people from the local government council to run our unions.

"But in this case, the Bomadi council chairman followed due process by appointing the member representing the union at the state level. So, he is in order, he did the right thing and whoever criticizing his decision, whether a union member or an outsider is doing so for his personal reasons and not for the union".

However, the office of the executive chairman of council has reassured Bomadians that the Hon. Dagidi-led administration is resolute in its decision to work for the development, peace and unity of the council area.

In a statement issued by the Chief Press Secretary to the executive chairman of council, Chancel Bomadi Sunday, it stated that Hon. Dagidi's determination to work for the well-being of Bomadians started even before his campaigns for the council chairmanship election in the state.

The statement reads in part: "It is no more news, the executive chairman of council, Hon. Andaye Rawlings Dagidi, has made his resolve known from the onset of his campaigns, which is to run an open-minded, all-inclusive government that would move the council area to next level.

"Therefore, Bomadians are urged to ignore those in the business of mischief-making and join hands with the young man to encourage him deliver his agenda of making Bomadi local government area a better place for all".

Just-ln: Dagidi Begins Construction Projects, lnspects State High Court Road, Others in Bomadi

Just-ln: Dagidi Begins Construction Projects, lnspects State High Court Road, Others in Bomadi 

....Vows to replicate Gov. Oborevwori's M.O.R.E. Agenda

BOMADI_____ The executive chairman, Bomadi local government area of Delta State, Hon. Andaye Rawlings Dagidi, has begun the execution of capital projects in fulfillment of his administration's determination to replicate Gov. Sheriff Oborevwori's M.O.R.E. Agenda in the council area.

In a statement issued by the Chief Press Secretary, Chancel Bomadi Sunday, in conjunction with the office of the New Media to the council chairman, quoted Hon. Dagidi as saying that his administration would deliver the needed democracy dividends at the grassroots with available resources.

Hon. Dagidi, who gave the assurance, yesterday, during an inspection tour of ongoing projects executed by his administration, also urged Bomadians to maintain the prevailing peace as well as provide the enabling environment for development to thrive.

However, ongoing projects inspected by the council boss in company of his executive members and senior personnel of the council include the State High Court access road, the High Court building and judges' lodge, renovation of the Local Government Council Pavilion, Local Government Vice Chairman's Residential Building and the Deaconess Tobore Oborevwori Ultra-modern Multi-purpose Event Centre.

Addressing journalists, Hon. Dagidi noted that his administration would create the enabling environment for judges to reside and carry on their judicial responsibilities in Bomadi.

 "This road project was initiated by an individual, a well-meaning Bomadian. When we came on board, we saw the young man's struggling effort and council decided to step in to take over the project. It's a very sensitive project because the court serves Bomadi, Patani and Burutu council areas.

"So, council took over the project and awarded a contract for it. Council also awarded a contract for the construction of a three bedroom duplex for the high court judges, as they have already abandoned the place because of the level of dilapidation of the court premises. 

"We are assuring the judges that we'll provide the enabling environment for them to carry on their judicial responsibilities right here.

"Exactly thirty days in office, we embarked on our avowed business of project execution in the council area, and we will continue to do so in consultations with leaders and the electorate on issues of development to achieve optimum goals.

"All dilapidated structures begging for renovation in the council secretariat will receive the needed attention, and our grassroots development agenda will be passionately pursued.

"Without mincing words, I can assure and reassure Bomadians that my administration will deliver on our campaign promises, I will replicate Gov. Oborevwori's M.O.R.E. Agenda in Bomadi local government area, and which has already started", Hon. Dagidi said.

Don't Disappoint FG, PAP Office, And N'Delta Region, Otuaro Urges Amnesty Students In Foreign Varsities

Don't Disappoint FG, PAP Office, And N'Delta Region, Otuaro Urges Amnesty Students In Foreign Varsities 

London_____ The Administrator of the Presidential Amnesty Programme (PAP), Dr Dennis Otuaro, has encouraged  students under Programme’s foreign scholarship scheme to justify the Federal Government’s investment in them by taking their studies seriously.

Otuaro gave the advice during his meeting with the PAP scholarship students currently studying in the United Kingdom on Sunday.

Otuaro said in a statement by his Special Assistant on Media, Mr. Igoniko Oduma, on Monday, that much was expected from the students in their academic performance to justify the Federal Government's investment in their education.

Otuaro told them that the PAP scholarship scheme had produced large number of graduates who made first-class and second-class upper divisions in competitive disciplines, including the sciences and clinical sciences.

He urged them to sustain the story of academic excellence by their counterparts back home in the foreign country. 

According to him, many PAP graduates are doing very well in their post-graduation endeavours and contributing significantly to national growth and development.

The PAP boss stated that his administration was putting measures in place to make the scholarship scheme more robust to bridge the human capacity gap in the Niger Delta.

Otuaro said he would continually prioritize the scholarship and welfare of students studying in Nigerian and foreign universities under the ongoing reintegration phase of the programme.

He said this was in tandem with the vision of President Bola Tinubu for the peace, security, stability, and socio-economic development of the Niger Delta, as encapsulated in his Renewed Hope Agenda.

Otuaro stated that Tinubu was delighted by the success stories and the sterling academic performances of the programme's scholarship students at home and abroad.

He said the president, encouraged by the excellent academic feats, had expressed a strong commitment to supporting the Office to deepen initiatives in educational and vocational training for youths in the region.

He thanked the President for his favourable disposition to the Office and his efforts to foster the transformation of the region through his Renewed Hope Agenda.

Otuaro, therefore, urged the students to be good ambassadors of the PAP, their respective communities, the Niger Delta and the Federal Government, by shunning negative acts that would bring a bad reputation to the country as a whole.

Otuaro, while addressing the students, said, "As PAP scholarship students abroad, it is very important that you study hard and aim to make the best grades in your academics. 

“That is what you have been sent here to do, and that is what you are here to do and nothing else. Nigeria deserves nothing less than good conduct and sterling academic performances from you. 

"We will always prioritize your scholarship and welfare because this is one avenue through which we can achieve our goal of closing the existing gap in the human capital development of our region.

"Let me take this opportunity to inform you that President Bola Ahmed Tinubu is very happy with the fact that PAP scholarship students are making first-class and second-class upper divisions in various courses of study, particularly in the sciences, engineering, and clinical sciences.

"Therefore, the Niger Delta is properly captured in Mr President's Renewed Hope Agenda, which is why he is very supportive of the Office in terms of the educational and vocational programmes we carry out to deepen the reintegration phase of the programme for the benefit of our people. 

"We are immensely grateful to Mr President, and that is why I urge you all to take your studies seriously and don't disappoint the Federal Government, the PAP Office, and the Niger Delta region where you come from."

In their reaction, the students expressed gratitude to the PAP boss for visiting them and prioritizing their scholarship and welfare.

The are particularly happy that the PAP boss took the decision to personally visit them which is clearly indicative of government’s seriousness to their education and welfare.

They promised to be good ambassadors and to do their best to justify the investment in their education and future.

Mulade Lauds Gov. Oborevwori for Creating Ministry of Riverine lnfrastructure, Calls for Legal Backing

Mulade Lauds Gov. Oborevwori for Creating Ministry of Riverine lnfrastructure, Calls for Legal Backing 

Abuja _____ A Delta State-born development and peace advocate, and initiator of the creation of Coastal Areas Development Agency, CADA, Chief Sheriff Mulade has commended the Sheriff Oborevwori Administration for creating the Ministry of Riverine Infrastructure, with an appeal for statutory status to the Ministry.

Chief Mulade, who is the Ibe-Sorimowei of Gbaramatu Kingdom, and the National Coordinator of Center for Peace and Environmental Justice, CEPEJ, gave the commendation at Abuja in a chat with newsmen over the recent development.

The peace advocate said the creation of the Ministry and the appointment of Chief Ebikeme Clark both indicated that Rt. Hon. Sheriff Oborevwori is a true democrat eager to carry all segments of the state along in his development strides, particularly those in the deprived riverine areas.

He commended the Governor for his move to solve the problem of infrastructural deficit in the riverine areas by creating the Ministry which he said would go a long way in helping to ease the plights of coastal and riverine rural dwellers.

"I must commend Governor Sheriff Oborevwori for this bold step, which is long overdue. It shows that the Governor has a listening ear, and I believe through the establishment of this Ministry, the riverine areas will be given a sense of belonging, and will equally experience a new lease of life if adequately funded," Mulade asserted.

He said the riverine areas play host to mainly maritime, oil and gas production activities, which he said constitute the mainstay of Nigeria's economy. He, however, noted that the riverine areas lack many basic amenities despite the huge contributions to the development of the State and Nigeria at large. 

"We have been crying for years over the deliberate neglect of the coastal dwellers after over seven decades of oil exploration activities, accentuated by the lopsided distribution of socio-economic development," he added.

Chief Mulade noted that while the move was commendable, he was still bothered about the prospect of the Ministry in terms of its permanence as a statutory Agency backed by law.

He therefore appealed to the Oborevwori-led government to send an executive bill to the State House of Assembly to make the Ministry of Riverine Infrastructure a statutory institution to help guarantee its existence beyond his administration and give more assurance to stakeholders that their welfare is paramount to the government.

He noted that the infrastructural deficit in the riverine areas of Delta State might not be totally addressed within a few years due to the difficult terrain of the coastal areas that will attract heavy funding to implement viable projects.  

The Ijaw born development and peace advocate  strongly appealed to Governor Oborevwori to consider the Ministry of Riverine Infrastructure as a development priority that requires adequate funding to achieve its purpose of creation, devoid of politics.

Gov. Oborevwori, Smooth, Takeme, Oba Abiodun, Obalufon, Alapala, Others Attend Final Burial Rites of Late Ngbilebiri Monarch in Burutu

Gov. Oborevwori, Smooth, Takeme, Oba Abiodun, Obalufon, Alapala, Others Attend Final Burial Rites of Late Ngbilebiri Monarch in Burutu 

Charlse Oyinbi Onduku 

Warri _____ Delta State Governor, His Excellency, Rt. Hon. Sheriff Oborevwori, who was ably represented by the Senior Political Adviser to the Governor, distinguished Senator Emmanuel Aguariavwodo, Dr. Reginald Ebitimi Bayoko, Head of Service Delta State, High. Chief. Tunde Smooth (Bolouwei of Niger Delta), Chief. Dr. Julius Takeme, Executive Chairman Burutu LGA, HRM. Oba Abiodun Mulatto, the Oranfe of Ife Kingdom, HRH. Sooko Adimula, Obalufon of lle lfe, Hon. Anthony Ebitonmo Alapala, member representing Burutu North Constituency in Delta State House of Assembly, Rt. Hon.( Engr.) Franc Enekorogha, former member House of Reps Burutu Federal Constituency, Hon. Chief. Dan Yingi, former member Delta State House of Assembly Burutu North Constituency, were some of the high profile personalities that attended the final burial rites of the late King (Pere) of Ngbilebiri-Mein kingdom, Kiagbodo in Burutu Local Government Area of Delta State, Nigeria, His Royal Majesty, Bigborogha ll JP, RFMIL Samuel Hitler Perekeme on Saturday 17th August, 2024.

Other notable dignitaries are, the member representing Burutu South Constituency in Delta State House of Assembly, Hon. Peres Oloye, the CEO Seigha Group of Companies, Sir. Clement Moni, the ljaw Traditional Rulers Council of Delta State ably led by the Chairman, HRM. King Capt. Joseph Timiyan, the lbenanaowei of Ogulagha Kingdom, Rt. Hon. Joseph Alubeze Fuludu, former Leader Burutu Legislative Arm, Chief. Ebikeme Clark, Honourable Commissioner for Riverine communities Development, Chief. Godwin Masah, Peretunteri elect, Chief. Prince Dr. Christopher Perekeme, Hon. Sunny Perekeme, Barr. Preye Onduku, Pst/Mrs. Dr. Akpo Onduku, Hon. Godwin Edumogiren, Hon. Chief. Mrs. Georgina Evah, Vice Chairperson Burutu LGA, Comr. Oyinbi Onduku, CEO/Publisher Niger Delta Mirror (The RealNews Media) Newspaper Online, Hon. MMD Tams Okunbiri, CEO Kpakam TV/Parliament Newspaper, Evang. Desmond Gbagha Edumogiren, Hon. Trust Edumogiren and Hon. Timiebi Angodideke.

In his condolence and tribute message, the governor of Delta State, ably represented by his Senior Political Adviser, distinguished Senator Emmanuel Aguariavwodo described the late respected monarch of Ngbilebiri-Mein kingdom as a peace lover and a man who fears and loves God.

He served his subjects in the fear of God and always tow the part of administering fairness and justice to sustain peace within his kingdom and neighbouring Olomu kingdom.

Senator Aguariavwodo further described the serene atmosphere and the carnival like final burial rites of Pere Bigborogha ll JP as a sign of His Royal Majesty's peaceful nature while he was ruling his people.

On behalf of the Delta State Government, he sincerely condoles with the peace loving people of Ngbilebiri-Mein kingdom, especially the ljaw National leader, Sen. Dr. E K. Clark, children of the late monarch, the royal family and the good people of Burutu Local Government Area for the passage of their King, while praying for the precious soul of the departed monarch to rest in perfect peace in the bosom of the Lord, Aguariavwodo stated.

Others in attendance are, Ogbolubiri King, Akugnene-Mein king, Iduwini king, Isaba king, Operemor king, Double Chief. Promise Lawuru, Chief. Emmanuel Okosukeme, Chief. Emmanuel Amgbaduba, Hon. Prince Lucky Youbogha, Hon. Ebigberi Diri, Princess Vera Manager, Ayakoromo community, Bikorogha Community, Oyangbene Community, Akparemo Community and many others who attended the final burial ceremony to bid the late Bigborogha ll JP who passed on at 78years farewell.

The one week long burial ceremony also featured various cultural display of the ljaw tradition, the ologbo cultural dance troupe, the lgbelegbele cultural dance troupe, the Ngbilebiri cultural dance troupe, Ayakoromo masquerade dance group, football tournament, night of tributes/hip-hop musical display and the main guest artist through out the event, Gen. Best May JFred put a finishing touch as he tirelessly performed beautiful ljaw owigiri high life music to entertained the mammoth crowd that grace the occasion.

Otuaro Meets With Amnesty Scholarship Students in UK, Urges Them To Be Good Ambassadors

Otuaro Meets With Amnesty Scholarship Students in UK, Urges Them To Be Good Ambassadors

The administrator of the Presidential Amnesty Programme (PAP), Chief Dennis Otuaro, PhD, 

has held a meeting with PAP diaspora students currently pursuing their studies in the United Kingdom earlier today, August 18, 2024.

During the meeting, the students expressed their heartfelt gratitude and excitement for the Administrator's commitment to their scholarship and welfare. They commended his kind gesture and dedication to their academic success.

In response, Chief Otuaro emphasised the importance of academic excellence, urging the students to take their studies seriously and become good ambassadors of the Niger Delta region. He encouraged them to make Nigeria proud by achieving their full potential and contributing positively to the country's growth and development.

He further admonished them to be peaceful and law-abiding citizens in their foreign environment to avoid creating the wrong impression about the people of Niger Delta and Nigeria at large.

The meeting served as a morale booster for the students, reinforcing the Administrator's support for their educational pursuits, commitment towards making the amnesty programme more robust and encompassing.

Just-ln: Ogoni Youths Warn Against Pipeline Shutdown Threats, Calls for Dialogue to Address Contending Issues

Just-ln: Ogoni Youths Warn Against Pipeline Shutdown Threats, Calls for Dialogue to Address Contending Issues 

…..Urges NNPC to accommodate Ogoni interests in pipeline protection contracts

Portharcourt _____ The National Youth Council of Ogoni People (NYCOP), the youth wing of MOSOP, has strongly warned Ogoni youths against threats to disrupt oil flow through the Trans Niger Pipeline (TNP).

NYCOP says while it backs the demand for surveillance contracts for Ogoni youths, it considers the threats to shut down the TNP as a wrong and violent approach to address their grievances.

President of NYCOP, Theophilus Mbagha Esq made this known on Thursday in Bori in reaction to threats by some Ogoni youths to shut down the TNP over pipeline surveillance contracts.

Recall that some Ogoni youths, on Wednesday, under the auspices of Youth Leaders of Ogoni Oil Host Communities had threatened to shut down the pipelines should the NNPC fail to to award pipeline surveillance contracts to them within 14 days.

“I want to call on our youths to desist from issuing threats as a means of achieving their goals. If there are issues, we should explore all peaceful means to dialogue and get things resolved. That is the position of NYCOP on the issue”

“While we support the award of the pipeline contracts to Ogoni youths as a means of engaging them meaningfully, we strongly discourage the use of threats and acts of violence as a means to achieve goals” Mbagha said.

Mbagha assured the youths of his support at all times and urged them to conduct themselves peacefully in their quest to be heard and seek redress of all kinds.

He further encouraged Ogoni youths to be hopeful in the commitment of the Movement for the Survival of the Ogoni People (MOSOP) to protect the interest of Ogoni youths.

He assured that the President of MOSOP, Fegalo Nsuke is very committed to youth development.

He urged Ogoni youths to avoid all violent tendencies and maintain the peace in Ogoni communities.

Delta Riverine Communities Laud Gov. Oborevwori Over Approval of Bomadi-Ohoror Road Reconstruction

Delta Riverine Communities Laud Gov. Oborevwori Over Approval of Bomadi-Ohoror Road Reconstruction

...It's a welcome devt—Bishop Egbebo

....We'll continue to pray for him—NURTW

....We hail thee gov Oborevwori—APC ex-agitators

....It's in fulfillment of the M.O.R.E. Agenda—Works Commissioner

...It's a tip of the iceberg—Bomadi LG boss

BOMADI____The approval for the reconstruction of the dilapidated Bomadi-Ohoror road by Gov. Sheriff Oborevwori has received applause from indigenes of Bomadi, Patani and Burutu local government areas of Delta State with fervent prayers from members of the National Union of Road Transport Workers, NURTW, Bomadi branch.

Gov. Oborevwori, during an executive council meeting, yesterday, approved the reconstruction of the Bomadi-Ohoror road, which was started by the military administrator, Brig. General Samuel O. Ogbemudia in the mid 1970s under the Mid-Western State, and was completed by Brigadier Jeremiah Useni in 1985 under the defunct Bendel State.

In a statement issued by the Chief Press Secretary to the executive chairman of Bomadi local government council, Delta State, Chancel Bomadi Sunday, it stated that the executive chairman of council, Hon. Andaye Rawlings Dagidi, joined with his people to celebrate the governor's good gesture.

According to the statement: "I joined together with my people to celebrate the good gesture of our amiable governor, His Excellency Gov. Sheriff Oborevwori, for approving the reconstruction of the whole length of the Bomadi-Ohoror road.

"This is just a tip of the iceberg, Bomadians and all Ijaw should know that His Excellency the governor means well for all Deltans in the delivery of the dividends of democracy. 

"It is a welcome development and I urge Bomadians and all Ijaw to keep faith with our workaholic governor".

It's a welcome devt—Bishop Egbebo

However, applauding the governor's gesture, the Bishop Catholic Diocese of Bomadi, Most Rev. Hyacinth Oroko Egbebo, described the decision as a welcome development to the people in riverine communities.

"This is a welcome development, we've long expected this news from the government and I thank Gov. Sheriff Oborevwori for his response to the cry of the people in riverine communities.

"This is the only road linking us to other parts of the state and we can breathe a sigh of relief now that the governor has given the go-ahead to fix this road again. Please, convey my message of appreciation to the governor", he said.

A chieftain of the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, in Bomadi local government area, Chief Godwin Maze, reacting to the news said: "Kudos to the governor for this good gesture, we thank and appreciate him for remembering us.

"I also thank His Excellency the governor for reconstructing the collapsed Bedeseigha Bridge along the Bomadi-Ohoror road earlier this year. We are happy and we pray for more of such developmental activities in Bomadi and environs".

We'll continue to pray for him—NURTW

The leadership of the National Union of Road Transport Workers, NURTW, Bomadi branch, receiving the news thanked the state government for turning their nightmares around.

The interim executive of the union led by Mr Tony M. Yerindideke, noted that the government's decision had kept their hopes alive once again, stressing the road users had a lot stories to tell over their nightmares on the road.

"We as a union are praying fervently that God will continue to protect and direct our governor in his desire to put smiles on the faces of Deltans. We are very happy to hear the news of the approval by the governor to reconstruct the whole length of this road. We are praying for him and we will continue to pray for success of his administration", he said.

We hail thee Gov. Oborevwori—APC Ex-agitators

More so, ex-agitators under the Third Phase of the Presidential Amnesty Programme, PAP, have joined jubilants over the state government's decision on the Bomadi-Ohoror road.

The chairman, Third Phase APC Ex-agitators Forum, Delta State, General Para Ekiyes, spoke to our reporter that ex-agitators and the people of Burutu local government area were currently celebrating the development.

He said: "I'm the chairman Third Phase Ex-agitators and chairman of the Third Phase APC Ex-agitators Forum, Delta State. We got the information that the state government has just approved the reconstruction of the Bomadi-Ohoror road. 

"I want to say this is a welcome development to the people of Burutu local government area because it is the only road through which we get to other parts of the state.

"As I'm talking to you, we are jubilating with the people Burutu North and South Constituencies in this axis of the council area. We must do away with politics on issues of development and we, the Third Phase APC ex-agitators, hail Gov. Oborevwori for the good move. 

"Again, there is no smoke without fire, some leaders from this area must have put efforts underneath before this development, especially leaders like the executive chairman of Bomadi local government council, Hon. Andaye Dagidi and we thank him for all his efforts".

It's in fulfillment of the M.O.R.E. Agenda—Works Commissioner

However, Contacted over the news, the state Commissioner for Works (Highways and Urban Roads), Hon. izeze Reuben, disclosed that the decision of government was in fulfillment of the M.O.R.E. Agenda of Gov. Oborevwori.

"The governor, in fulfillment of the M.O.R.E Agenda of his administration, has decided to approve the reconstruction of the whole length of the 30.5 km Bomadi-Ohoror road to ease movement of goods and rural dwellers in both Delta and Bayelsa States, who are plying the road".

Gov. Sheriff Begins Moves to Implement New Minimum Wage, Approves Ohoror-Bomadi Road, Kuritie lnternal Road Among Others

Gov. Sheriff Begins Moves to Implement New Minimum Wage, Approves Ohoror-Bomadi Road, Kuritie lnternal Road Among Others 

Asaba_____ Delta State Government has taken a firm step on the implementation of the new minimum wage with a directive to the Secretary to the State Government (SSG), Dr. Kingsley Emu, and the Commissioner for Finance, Chief Fidelis Tilije, to hold talks with the State Council of the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC), on its implementation in the state.

The State Commissioner for Information, Dr. Ifeanyi Osuoza, announced this on Wednesday while briefing newsmen after the State Executive Council (EXCO) meeting presided over by the Governor, Rt. Hon. Sheriff Oborevwori at Government House, Asaba.

Dr. Osuoza said the talks between the government and the organized labour would revolve round the consequential adjustments of the new wage.

The Commissioner also said the State Exco also approved the payment of N3.55bn as counterpart funding for the 2024 Universal Basic Education Programme in the state. He said Exco also approved the appointment of Obi Sunday Ubaka Ogboli as Obi of Issele-Mkpitime in Aniocha North Local Government Area of the state.

 

The Information Commissioner disclosed that Exco also approved the reconstruction of Ohoror-Bomadi Road; construction of Olomoro-Igbide Road; construction of Emevor-Ivrogbo-Orogun Road Phase 2; Otekpo Road in Ellu and Idumu-Etiti Street with a spur to market Road, Owere-Olubo.

Others include; the rehabilitation and asphalt overlay of failed sections of NNPC Housing Complex Road, Uvwie Local Government Area; Ekeye-Ovedhe close in Okumagba Layout, Warri; General Hospital Road, Oghara in Ethiope West Local Government Area; Old Sapele/ Warri Road from Amukpe Junction to Ikwuehu, with a spur to Ayemidejor Close in Sapele Local Government Area, and Orerokpe-Okulohor-Oviri Road; and Osubi- Okuokoko road and environs, Phase 1.

Also approved are internal roads and drains in Kurutie, Obitobon-Elolo-Ajaokurogbo-Orubu Road Phase 2, Ogidigben; Kurutie internal roads Phase 2; Old Sapele Road to Amukpe to Ikwewu Community with a spur to Ayemidejor Close in Amukpe, Okeye and Iyke Oputa Street, Aboh in Ndokwa East Local Government Area and Issele-Azagba-Otulu road in Aniocha North and South Local Government Areas.

 

The Commissioner also said Governor Oborevwori decried the prevalent hardship in the country and directed the Commissioner for Agriculture and the Chief Job Creation Officer to bring up programmes that would cushion the effect of the hardship, especially on youths across the state.

Speaking to journalists at the briefing, the State Commissioner for Works (Rural and Riverine Roads), Mr. Charles Aniagwu said the approvals buttress Governor Oborevwori’s Meaningful Development plans across the state with 23 out of 25 local government areas directly impacted by the Exco new approvals.

Speaking on the approval for the reclamation of gully erosion site along Okpanam-Ibusa bypass Road, the State Commissioner for Works (Highways and Urban Roads), Comrade Reuben Izeze, said the approval would enable the state government reclaim areas affected by gully erosion for the sustainability of the new road.

Also speaking during the post-Exco briefing, the Commissioner for Health, Dr. Joseph Onojaeme, said the state Exco approved the purchase of two Computerised Tomography (CT) scanning machines, one each for the Central Hospital, Warri, and the Delta State University Teaching Hospital (DELSUTH), Oghara.

 

Dr. Onojaeme disclosed that the approval for the purchase of the medical equipment was very significant as it is used for diagnosing diseases and internal injuries in the health care delivery sector, adding that the CT scan is for the benefits of all Deltans.

According to him, the Ministry of Health had got approval to renovate over 150 primary health centres (PHCs) across the state because of its importance in the health care delivery system, saying “if Primary Health care facilities are properly taken care of, more then 80 per cent of health challenges would have been addressed.”

Just-ln: Niger Delta Peace Advocate, Chief Bene Mamamu Bags NUJ Peace Ambassador Award

Just-ln: Niger Delta Peace Advocate, Chief Bene Mamamu Bags NUJ Peace Ambassador Award 

Warri ______ The National Union of Journalists, (NUJ) Delta Broadcasting Service (DBS) Warri Chapel, Delta State, on Wednesday 14th August, 2024, honoured the National President of Niger Delta Youth Council (NDYC), Amb. Comrade. Mamamu Youkore Bene with the prestigious Peace Ambassador Award.

Speaking during presentation of the award in warri, the Chairman NUJ DBS Warri Chapel, Comrade John Glover said the award was based on Amb. Bene Mamamu's unwavering contributions of impacting peace in Warri and its environ in particular, and Niger Delta region as a whole over the years.

He emphasized that Amb. Bene as an advocate of peaceful coexistence amongst the diverse ethnic groups in Warri and its environs deserves the prestigious award bestowed on him today.

The NUJ however, charged the recipient to keep doing his good works in the society, adding that DBS Warri would continue to partner with him in providing adequate coverage of his programmes and activities.

In a swift reaction, the elated Ambassador Bene Mamamu give thanks to God for the unexpected recognition bestowed on him by the noble NUJ DBS Warri Chapel. He expressed joy over the award and promised to keep preaching peace and unity among the various ethnic groups in Delta State and beyond, he stated.

Meanwhile, it will interest you to note that Amb. Chief. Mamamu Youkore Bene is the National President of Niger Delta Youth Council (NDYC). He is also the Founder/National President of the Independent Grassroot Liberators (IGL), a proactive political pressure group in Delta State. At the same time, he is the National President Owners of Oil Producing Communities (CODAFA) Western Zone.

Kano Governor Alleges Ganduje’s Corruption Case Documents Stolen During Protest

Kano Governor Alleges Ganduje’s Corruption Case Documents Stolen During Protest 

Kano State Governor, Abba Yusuf, on Wednesday, undertook an on-the-spot assessment of the Kano State High Court, which was vandalised, looted and razed amid the recent nationwide hunger protest, which turned violent in parts of the North.

Yusuf, during the tour, regretted the invasion and destruction of the state high court by hoodlums, lamenting that “the hired miscreants carted away corruption charges documents on former Governor of Kano State, Abdullahi Umar Ganduje, who has been facing multiple charges before the state high court.”

According to a statement on Wednesday by the governor’s spokesperson, Sanusi Tofa, the governor was conducted round the court premises by the state’s Attorney General and Commissioner for Justice, Haruna Dederi, the Chief Registrar of the high court, Alhaji Abdullahi Bayero, and some judges.

“It is very unfortunate that enemies of Kano State hired undesirable elements to vandalise one of the historic public buildings with a mission to subvert the corruption charges against the acting National Chairman of the APC and former governor of the state, Dr. Abdullahi Umar Ganduje, his family and aides,” Yusuf was quoted to have said.

According to the statement, the hoodlums “destroyed virtually all units of the high court, including the office of the state Chief Judge, with loss amounting to more than N1bn through the stealing of office equipment, destroying offices, burning cars and other relevant materials crucial to the dispensation of justice.”

Governor Yusuf called on youths in the state to desist from being used by detractors to engage in violence but to rather concentrate on skills acquisition to better their future,  promising them the government’s support.

He ordered the immediate rehabilitation of the courthouse and the deployment of more security to ensure effective justice delivery.

Yusuf also commiserated with the Kano State Chief Judge, Justice Dije Abdu Aboki, and the entire judiciary over what he described as an ugly incident.

The governor commended the people of the state for their support and cooperation with his present administration and prayed for the sustenance of the tempo for peace, stability, and prosperity, and economic development in the state.

The management of the state high court had in a statement on August 4 lamented the invasion, vandalism and burning of the high court, saying investigation had begun to track down the perpetrators.

The spokesperson for the court, Baba  Ibrahim, recalled that on August 1,  rioters, who claimed to be #EndBadGovernment protesters, broke into the  premises of the headquarters of the state high court, vandalised offices and “stole an unspecified amount of money and guns seized from kidnappers and kept as exhibits in ongoing cases.”

Ibrahim said, “Private and official vehicles parked on the premises of the court were razed, while some were vandalised by the protesters.

“Offices,  including that of the Chief Judge and other judges in the court, were vandalised. The protesters destroyed the new and old case files and scattered everything in the buildings.

“Exhibits, including guns kept in the court’s store, were also looted.

“This is the first time the Kano State Judiciary has witnessed such an incident. Vehicles parked on the court’s promises were also vandalised, and looted.”