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Sunday, December 22, 2024

Just-ln: How ljaw youths exposes international oil thieves blackmail campaign against Tompolo, Kyari and Otuaro in New York

The Ijaw Youths Network has raised the alarm over the intensified blackmail of huge international proportion against the Chairman of Tantita Security Services, High Chief Government Ekpemupolo, the Group Chief Executive Officer of the Nigeria National Petroleum Corporation Limited, Mr Mele Kyari, and the Chairman of the Presidential Amnesty Programme, Dr Dennis Otuaro.

The IYN, in a statement by its President, Frank Ebikabo, and the Secretary, Federal Ebiaridor, on Sunday called attention to a well-funded blackmail by a venomous cabal of oil thieves who are uncomfortable with gains of the campaign against oil theft being spearheaded by Tantita Security Services and the security outfits.

The IYN leadership was reacting to a video of a sponsored protest in front of the UN headquarters in New York, United States by a rogue group making outright false criminal allegations against Tompolo, Kyari and Otuaro.

The IYN called on the National Security Adviser, Mallam Nuhu Ribadu, and others entrusted with the nation’s security to ensure a thorough investigation of those behind the blackmail and bring them to justice in the interest of national security.

Ebikabo and Ebiaridor also urged the President, Senator Ahmed Bola Tinubu to be resolute in sustaining the reversal of the evils of oil theft against Nigeria and her citizens.

The IYN stressed that oil thieves and their operatives who are armed with billions of ill-gotten resources are funding this recurrent attack on the Tompolo, Kyari and Otuaro.

The duo insisted that a virulent cabal of oil thieves with a vast network across international boundaries is on the rampage to orchestrate this campaign which attacks the economy of the country and its leadership.

The IYN stated further that the oil thieves are pulling resources together with their international collaborators to undermine the President, national security and the nation’s economy.

The group said that it is not unexpected that the deadly cabal that almost ruined the economy of the country by stealing billions of petro dollars from the country would not give up their lucrative crime without a fight.

The IYN said that the achievement of the Tinubu Administration which has been able to attain 1.8m barrels of crude oil per day, after serious efforts into the battle against oil thieves should be protected from this influential, deadly gang.

The IYN added further some of those fighting Tompolo, Kyari and Otuaro are those who pressed to be appointed Administrator of the Presidential Amnesty Programme without success.

The Ijaw youths groups said that the antecedents of Otuaro and his capacity to deepen consultations and sustenance of peace in the Niger Delta might be hurting those behind the campaign of calumny in the region.

The group called on all sister organizations in the Niger Delta to support the campaign against oil theft, Tantita Security Service Limited, the NNPCL and the PAP leadership.

“We are shocked at the extent to which this deadly cabal of oil thieves can go to orchestrate a campaign of calumny against hardworking people carrying out their lawful responsibilities in the Niger Delta.

Of course, nobody expects a group of extremely wealthy, connected and influential people who has been involved in oil theft, stealing billions for years to go away without resistance.

“The show of shame in front of the UN headquarters is a most reprehensible attack on the country image, the President, national security and our economy.

The unpatriotic characters are conniving with enemies of Nigeria in their criminal bid to bring back the dark days of oil theft and its impact on the nation’s economy.

We call on the President, to be firm in sustaining what is good for Nigeria. Tompolo, and Tantita have shown that it is not impossible to stop the menace of oil theft as shown by the daily production of oil to 1.8 million barrels per day,

We also urge the Mr Kyari and Dr Otuaro to be firm in carrying out their official responsibilities to this great country. That oil thieves are focusing attacks on the, shows in clear terms that their actions are suffocating their evil activities in the region.”

IPF Appreciates Otuaro, Etete, Ankio, Oporomor, Nengi, Asu, Okpoye, others over support for 2024 Ijaw media conference

Warri ____ The apex media group, the Ijaw Publishers' Forum (IPF) has expressed profound gratitude to the administrator of the presidential Amnesty Programme, PAP, Dr Dennis Brutu Otuaro, Sir Ken Etete, CEO/Chairman, Century Group of Companies, High Chief Collins Cocodia, the Special Adviser to the governor of Bayelsa State on political matters, Mama Annkio Briggs, Niger Delta renowned activist, HRM God'spower Oporomor, the commissioner for Ijaw affairs in Bayelsa State, Elder ASU Beks, leading advocate for Nigeria Blue economy, High Chief Nengi James OON, INC Vice President 2, Ernest George Ikoli, SAN, Hon. Spencer Okpoye, Commissioner Ijaw nationality in the board of DESOPADEC, Delta State, Presley Prebor, Manager of Delta/Edo Liaison office of PAP and others for their massive support and presence in the just concluded Ijaw media conference/annual dialogue 2024.

IPF also thanked Comrade Joseph Evah, National coordinator Ijaw monitoring group, IMG, Comrade Sheriff Mulade, national president Centre For Peace and environmental justice, CEPEJ, and others for their moral support and contributions towards achieving a greater success in the Ijaw media conference 2024.

It was learnt that the maiden Ijaw media conference was held on Wednesday, December 11, 2024, at the Banquet Hall in Yenagoa, the Bayelsa State Capital.

According to the organisers, the maiden Ijaw Media Conference was aimed at raising awareness to demand for economic, environmental, and political justice for Ijaws and Niger Delta following endless marginalisation in the scheme of things by the Nigerian government, adding that with the support of the above personalities and others the event recorded a great success.

The IPF prayed for God's divine blessings upon all the contributors, supporters and attendees, adding that their supports were acknowledged and appreciated.

The maiden Ijaw Media Conference and Annual Dialogue 2024 with the theme 'Advancing the Quest for Economic and Political Justice' was attended by media practitioners, environmental activists, top government officials, community leaders, women groups and among others.

The conference deliberated on the division in the Ijaw Nation caused by partisan politics, and however described it as an act of lack of focus and direction on the part of the Ijaw leadership.

Consequently, the various speakers at the event agreed that Ijaw nation despite it producing the bulk resources that feed the nation, people were relegated to the background in the sharing of the national cake.

The group's national president emphasised that the persistent marginalisation and oppression of the Niger Delta people by the Nigerian Federal Government had led to a growing demand for resource control and self-determination.

In his welcome address, Ozobo noted that Ijaw people who continued to bear the burden of the nation's oil wealth are increasingly seeking greater autonomy and control over their natural resources.

The conference called on the Federal Government of Nigeria and other stakeholders to take immediate action to address the menace of environmental degradation, economic marginalization, and political exclusion facing the Niger Delta region.

Manager, Ebebi, Takeme, Biakpara, Ogugu, Denghan, Debekeme, others storm Torugbene as J.T. Government gave out daughter for Marriage

Oyinbi Onduku

Warri _____ Torugbene Urban Community in Burutu Local Government Area of Delta State was flooded with caliber of personalities across Niger Delta as Burutu born Chieftain of the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, High Chief. Julius Tarabiri Government, popularly addressed as J.T. Government over the weekend gave out his adorable daughter Timipere Mirabel to the famous Bomadi born Radio/TV broadcaster who is the CEO Kpakam TV, Hon. Amb. Tams Okunbiri MMD hand for marriage.

The colourful traditional marriage ceremony took place on Friday 20th December, 2024 at Chief. J.T. Government country home Torugbene Town attracted many politicians from Bayelsa and Delta States.

The handsome Groom, MMD Tams Okunbiri who hailed from Bomadi, Kalafiugbene and Akugbene Mein-Kingdom provided all the traditional requirements needed for the marriage in presence of elders, youths and women of both families before the bride's father handover his daughter Timi Mirabel to her husband.

The atmosphere was filled with celebration of joy as friends, colleagues, family members and well wishers joined the latest couple to rejoice in their special day with presentation of gift items in kinds and cash.

The expression of joy in the faces of the latest couple Mr/Mrs. Tams Okunbiri knows no bound as they step in to the dance floor in a grand style to the melodious music sounds of John Evision to the admiration of guests present at the occasion.

Speaking briefly to the press during the reception, father of the bride, Chief. J.T. Government who is the Olotu of Tuomo Kingdom and the Chairman Governing Council Delta State Polytechnic of Marine Technology Burutu said he was overwhelmed to see this day come to pass, noting it is a dream fulfilled in the life of his daughter and her hubby.

According to him, said: " My advice to the latest couple is to show unconditional love to one another, tolerate each other, forgive and understanding. They should always seek the face of God to settle any differences between them without involving third party. I pray for happiness, riches, fruitfulness, good health, long life and prosperity in their union through Jesus Christ our Lord, Amen ", the statement added.

Meanwhile, Mr/Mrs Hon. Amb. Tams Okunbiri used this medium to expressed their heartfelt gratitude and appreciation to those who stood by them, created time to attend and supported the marriage in kinds and cash, praying God to bless them beyond human imagination.

However, some notable dignitaries that grace the occasion includes; distinguished senator James Manager, former senator Delta South, Rt. Hon. Bobolayefa Debekeme, former Speaker Bayelsa State House of Assembly, Rt. Hon. Peremobowei Ebebi, former Deputy governor Bayelsa State, Hon. Peres Oloye, Mrs. Biboere Manager, Chief. Julius Takeme, Executive Chairman Burutu LGA, Comr. Moses Edougha, former Chairman lzon-lbe oil producing community's Association, Hon. Asupa Forteta, Hon. Macaulay Denghan, Hon. Combolus lkisa, Dr. Tam Odogwu, Chairman PDP Burutu LGA, Chief. P.Y. Biakpara, Engr. Don Dickson Ogugu, CEO Don Daddy Hotels, Comr. Razaq Amatoru, Engr. Izonebi Oyakemeagbegha, Publicity Secretary INC, Barr. Newworld Safugha, Hon. Arede Edeinmene Agada, Barr. Roland Ombe, Secretary Burutu LGA among others too numerous to mention.

Thursday, December 19, 2024

Kpakam TV CEO, Tamsokunbiri and Timipere set to exchange marital vow on Friday 20th Dec, in Torugbene, Burutu LGA, Delta State

...... Invite friends, colleagues and well wishers to celebrate with them

Warri ____ Preparation is on top gear as Hon. Amb. Tamsokunbiri MMD, KpakamTV CEO and publisher Rich and Famous lnternational Magazine warms up to perform marital obligation according to the ljaw tradition and culture to his Torugbene born beauty goddess/ heartbeat of Esuku kingdom, Miss Timipere Mirabel Government on 20th December, 2024 at Chief. J.T. Government country home Torugbene Urban Community in Burutu Local Government Area of Delta State, Nigeria.

According to the marriage invitation card details, stated dowry payment is taken place on 20th December, 2024 at Chief. J.T. Government Villa Torugbene in Burutu LGA, Delta State.

Time: 9:AM Prompt.

Reception/Traditional marriage ceremony proper follows immediately at same venue.

Music by John Envision and his highlife band of Africa.

Meanwhile, it will interest the public to note that the Bride, Miss Timipere Mirabel Government hailed from Torugbene and Peretoru communities in Burutu/Ekeremor LGAs of Delta and Bayelsa States. She is a daughter after the heart of the renowned Burutu born PDP influential politician in Delta State, High Chief. J.T. Government, the Olotu of Tuomo Kingdom and the Chairman Governing Council Delta State Polytechnic of Marine Technology, Burutu.

However, the couple used this medium to specially invite their loved ones, friends, colleagues, well wishers and the general public to join them celebrate on their day of joy, adding there would be a lot of merriment and gift items specially packaged for guests.

Just-ln: Rights Group Slammed N500M Lawsuit Against Jude Gbaboyor, Seeks Court Order to Perpetually Restrain Him from Denigrating Otuaro

Foremost human rights group, Centre for Human Rights and Anti-Corruption Crusade {CHURAC} has instituted a fundamental rights action against Engr. Jude Gbaboyor Akpodubakaye in Suit No: W/400/ FHR/2024 between Centre for Human Rights and Anti-Corruption Crusade vs. Engr. Jude Gbaboyor Akpodubakaye for the constant harassment, intimidation, cyber bullying and stalking, malicious and frivolous allegations against Chief (Dr.) Dennis Otuaro by Jude Gbaboyor on his Facebook page.

The human rights body instituted the lawsuit as a concerned Nigerian to enforce the rights of Chief Dennis Otuaro, the Administrator of the Presidential Amnesty Programme (PAP) which have been flagrantly violated by the said Jude Gbaboyor.

In a 21 paragraph Affidavit deposed to by the Publicity Secretary/member, Board of Trustees of the Association, Mr. Oyinkedi Fuofegha, it stated amongst others thus:

'The constant harassments by the Respondent on his facebook page against Chief (Dr.) Dennis Brutus Otuaro and ridiculing and insulting his religious belief have violated the right to privacy, freedom of conscience and religion of Chief (Dr.) Dennis Brutus Otuaro from protecting his thought, conscience or religious beliefs, exposed him to cohesive and unjustified intrusion and/or invasion of his private life.

That the constant harassment, intimidation, cyber staking/bullying, malicious and unwarranted allegations against the person of Chief (Dr.) Dennis Brutus Otuaro has violated his right to equal protection of the law, respect for his life and the integrity of his person as well as the respect and the dignity of his person and his legitimate interest to live in unity and harmony with others in the society.

That the Respondent acts of cyber bullying, cyber stalking as well as the malicious accusations/allegations of being corrupt, terrorism financing, human trafficking illegal arrest, human slavery and extra-judicial killings of innocent citizens have put Chief (Dr.) Dennis Brutus Otuaro in dehumanizing conditions and thereby put his towering status in disrepute.

That in each of the videos posted by the Respondent against Chief (Dr.) Dennis Brutus Otuaro, hundreds of followers commented on the videos, while thousands of people watched the videos.

That the Respondent is trying to instigate the general public, especially the Presidential Amnesty beneficiaries against Chief (Dr.) Dennis Brutus Otuaro and thereby put his life in danger.

Consequently, the Group is praying the court for the following reliefs:

DECLARATION that the constant cyber bullying, cyber stalking as well as the malicious accusations/allegations of being corrupt, terrorism financing, human trafficking, illegal arrest, human slavery and extra-judicial killings of innocent citizens by the Respondent on his facebook page against the person of Chief (Dr.) Dennis Brutus Otuaro have violated his right to life, dignity and respect for his person, right to privacy as well as his right to be respected and the integrity of his person pursuant to section 24(c), 33, 34, and 37 of the 1999 Constitution (As Amended) and Articles 3, 4, 5, 6, 27 and 28 of the African Charter on Human and People’s Rights (Ratification and Enforcement) Act.

A DECLARATION that the constant harassments and intimidations; cyber stalking as well as the malicious accusations/allegations of being corrupt, terrorism financing, human trafficking, illegal arrest, human slavery and extra-judicial killings of innocent citizens by the Respondent on his facebook page against the person of Chief (Dr.) Dennis Brutus Otuaro have exposed his life to danger, ridiculing his person before the society and exposed him and his family to public opprobrium and thereby violated his inviolable rights to life, dignity of human person, respect and integrity of his person as well as the privacy of his family life contrary to the provisions of sections 24(c), 33, 34 and 37 of the 1999 Constitution as amended and Articles 3, 4, 5, 6, 27 and 28 of the African Charter on Human and People’s Rights (Rectification and Enforcement) Act.

A DECLARATION that insulting and ridiculing the traditional belief of Chief (Dr.) Dennis Brutus Otuaro by the Respondent on his facebook page has lowered his reputation and degraded his religious belief and thereby violated his inviolable rights to privacy of his family life, freedom of thought, conscience and religious contrary to the provisions of sections 37 and 38 of the 1999 Constitution (as amended) and Article 8 of the African charter on Human and People’s Rights (Rectification and Enforcement) Act.

AN ORDER OF PERPETUAL INJUNCTION restraining the Respondent, his assigns, privies or anybody acting on his authority or in trust for him from further harassing or intimidating Chief (Dr.) Dennis Brutus Otuaro through the Respondent’s facebook account or any medium of information.

AN ORDER OF PERPETUAL INJUNCTION restraining the Respondent, his assigns, privies or anybody acting on this authority or in trust for him from recoding voice notes and/or audio-visual recording and publish same in any medium of information against the person of Chief (Dr.) Dennis Brutus Otuaro.

AN ORDER OF COURT compelling the Respondent to pay to the Applicant the sum of Five Hundred Million Naira (N500,000,000) as general and exemplary damages for the violation of the rights of Chief (Dr.) Dennis Brutus Otuaro.

AND FOR ANY OTHER ORDER OR FURTHER ORDER as this Honorable Court may deem fit to make in the circumstances.

The case is filed at the High Court of Delta State, sitting at the Warri Judicial Division. No date has been fixed for hearing yet.

Signed:

Alaowei, Cleric Ebikonbowei, Esq,

Chairman Board of Trustees

Wednesday, December 18, 2024

Just-ln: IPF Issued a Powerful Communique, Tasks ljaw People to Play Politics in the lnterest of ljaw Nation

*COMMUNIQUE ISSUED AT THE END OF THE MAIDEN EDITION OF THE IJAW PUBLISHERS' FORUM (IPF) MEDIA CONFERENCE*

The Ijaw Publishers' Forum (IPF) held its maiden Media Conference and Annual Dialogue with the theme 'Advancing the Quest for Economic and Political Justice' at the DSP Alamieyeseigha Memorial Banquet Hall in Yenagoa, the Bayelsa State capital, on Wednesday, December 11, 2024, where sundry issues as they affect the Ijaw Nation were extensively discussed. The conference was attended by media practitioners, environmental activists, top government officials, among others.

The conference deliberated on the division in the Ijaw Nation caused by partisan politics, and consequently decried such an act.

The conference also looked at the attitude of some Ijaw political office holders towards their Ijaw brothers and sisters. The conference was specific on instances of some Ijaw political office holders shutting their doors to their Ijaw brothers and sisters; and more so preferring outsiders to their Ijaw brothers and/or sisters in terms of assistance.

The conference expressed worry on some national issues as they affect the Ijaw Nation. The conference was specific on the ongoing debate on the tax reform bills before the National Assembly, and the apparent silence by the Ijaw people.

The 2024 Media Conference and Annual Dialogue at the end of the deliberation resolved as follows:

That the persistent marginalisation and oppression of the Niger Delta people by the Nigerian Federal Government has led to a growing demand for resource control and self-determination.

That, as a region and Ijaw people who continue to bear the burden of the nation's oil wealth, its people are increasingly seeking greater autonomy and control over their natural resources.

That the Federal Government and other stakeholders must take immediate action to address the pressing issues such as environmental degradation, economic marginalization, and political exclusion, etc. facing the Niger Delta region.

That the Ijaw Nation and the Niger Delta at large must be united and determined to challenge the continuous marginalisation and demand a better future for themselves and their children.

That the Ijaw Nation and Niger Delta region have long been plagued by issues such as environmental degradation, economic marginalization, and political exclusion, yet, despite these challenges, the region particularly Ijaw Nation must remain resilient and determined to fight for their rights.

That the Ijaw people must continue to rise up against economic, environmental, and political injustice, until their voices are heard, and their rights are respected.

The conference demanded for greater investment in infrastructure, education, and healthcare, as well as the need for more inclusive and representative governance.

That Ijaw people must come together and take a common position on the ongoing debate on the tax reform bills before the National Assembly, and that the Ijaw Nation must gather its best brain particular in the law profession to critically look into the Bill and take an anonymous position even as the NASS prepares for the public hearing.

That Ijaw leaders particularly political office holders must play an open door policy, keep their office doors open to their Ijaw brothers and sisters, and must rise to their assistance when such need arises.

That if the Ijaw Nation and the Niger Delta region fails to stand in unison and fight as one, the region and the Ijaw would be the loser.

That the unity of the Ijaw people depends on the Ijaw themselves who have always constituted themselves as their own hindrance.

That despite the struggles of the Ijaw people for political, environmental, social and economic emancipation, the Ijaw Nation is yet to make any progress because of the selfish interests from some leaders who always put their interests first. As such, those politicians representing the Ijaw people or the Nation at the organs of government should put the interest of the Ijaw Nation first.

That the Ijaw people need to reflect deeply on what they define as fairness, and need to put Ijaw Nation first inorder to move it forward.

That the Ijaw people must hold accountable their sons and daughters, likewise institutions who have betrayed the interests of the Ijaw people.

That the armed struggle which started with the birth of the INC and the IYC against the Federal Government and multinationals is now different, lamenting that it has become a personal struggle compounding the neglect of the Ijaw people, poverty, environmental genocide and general unrest in Ijaw Nation, thereby defying the dividends of democracy, justice and development, which has been dethroned by personal interest.

That if the Ijaw Nation must thrive, the Ijaw people must ensure to preserve their cultural identity, languages, traditions and values for the future generations, as well as promote social cohesion throughout the Ijaw Nation regardless of zonal differences, so as to overcome internal divisions.

The conference also addressed the issue of poverty in the Niger Delta despite being an oil and gas producing region especially within Ijaw communities.

That the governors of the Niger Delta region particularly those from the Ijaw extraction should promote entrepreneurship and educational opportunities for the people through the Ministry of the Niger Delta, the Niger Delta Development Commission, and the Amnesty Programme.

That the Ijaw people must play politics that is in the interest of the Ijaw people. Its leaders should rise up and form their own political parties if they are to break away from political slavery.

That Ijaw leaders and all well-to-do Ijaw sons and daughters should give support in terms of finance to Ijaw media practitioners who are telling the Ijaw story from the right perspective.

PAP: Delta Base Camp 1&2 Emmadaja Salutes Otuaro on Deployment of 1,700 Scholarship Students to University's

Warri ______ The leader of Emmadaja Camp who doubles as the National Secretary of the Presidential Amnesty Phase 2 generals, Gen. Abraham Vwaghie, popularly known as Father 1 has appreciated the efforts of the administrator of the amnesty program, High Chief (Dr.) Dennis Burutu Otuaro as he deployed 1,700 scholarship beneficiaries to various Nigerian institutions for the 2024/2025 academic session.

Vwaghie made the remark on Wednesday in Delta State during a press interview stated that members of Delta Base Camp 1 and 2 Emmadaja are very pleased with the development ongoing in the amnesty office.

He thanked Otuaro for bringing back the program to the ex-agitators in the creeks who are the primary reason for the creation of the amnesty program by late President Umaru Musa Y'radua of blessed memory.

He specially commended Otuaro for empowering the women and children of those ex-agitators who lost their lives in the struggle, adding that Gen. Salvation lbena, the National Chairman phase 2 also appreciate him for the good works he is doing as well as showing love and care to all Niger Deltans irrespective of tribe.

Vwaghie further appreciated Otuaro for reinstating some of the real beneficiaries of the amnesty program whose names where shortchanged, praying God to give him the strength and wisdom to continue the good steps he is taking to reposition the program to the ideals of its establishment.

Finally, Gen. Abraham urged Otuaro not to be distracted by enemies of progress trying to sabotage his efforts, while wishing him a Merry Christmas and a Prosperous New Year in advance, the statement added.

Tuesday, December 17, 2024

Kpakam TV CEO, Tamsokunbiri and Timipere set to exchange marital vow on Friday 20th Dec, in Torugbene, Burutu LGA, Delta State

...... Invite friends, colleagues and well wishers to celebrate with them

According to the marriage invitation card details, stated dowry payment is taken place on 20th December, 2024 at Chief. J.T. Government Villa Torugbene in Burutu LGA, Delta State.

Time: 9:AM Prompt.

Reception/Traditional marriage ceremony proper follows immediately at same venue.

Music by John Envision and his highlife band of Africa.

2024 Ijaw Media Conference: Mulade Urges Gov. Oborevwori of Delta State to convert Burutu Marine Polytechnic to University

Peter Jonah

Warri ____ A Renowned Niger Delta Environmental activist and National Coordinator Center for Peace and Environmental Justice, CEPEJ, Comr. Chief Sheriff Mulade has urged the Executive Governor of Delta State, His Excellency, Rt Hon Sheriff Francis Oborevwori JP to convert the Burutu Marine Polytechnic to a University.

According to him, the resources within the Ijaw areas of the state, particularly Burutu Local Government is more than enough for a state university to be sited and owned by the Ijaws.

Mulade make this call during a visit by members of the Ijaw Publishers Forum led by Comr. Austin Ozobo to the office of the CEPEJ boss as one of the recipients of the Ernest Ikoli Media Personality Award in recognition of his impact, dedication and commitment to Ijaw course.

Mulade states that Ijaws contribute almost 60% of the revenues of Delta State yet starved of university education in their land. Which has made them to travel far before having a university education.

He asserts that having a university in the coastal area will be one of Governor Oborevwori’s greatest achievement that will earn him a peaceful and sweetless second term.

He urges Governor Sheriff Oborevwori to immediately convert the Burutu Marine Polytechnic to a University to enable Ijaw people and the entire riverine to have access to university education and not traveling far always to do so.

Comr. Sheriff Mulade was on the 16th December, 2024, in recognition of his fearless, dogged and intrepid advocacy for the betterment and advancement of Ijaw Nation given an award of Honour by members of the Ijaw Publishers Forum, IPF.

CSO Louis Ogbeghan Appreciates God on Marriage Anniversary, Describes Wife Angela as a Woman of Valour

In commemoration of his marriage anniversary over one decade, the Delta based young Niger Delta ljaw emancipator and the Chief Security Officer (CSO) to the GM operations Tantita Security Services Nigeria Limited, Alaowei Preye Louis Ogbeghan, fondly called Okpolokpo has expressed his heartfelt gratitude to God Almighty for keeping him alive to mark another year of his marriage union to Mrs Angela Layefa Ogbeghan.

Okpolokpo in a statement noted that God had been merciful to him and his family, especially by given him a true life partner who is understanding, faithful, supportive, hardworking, courageous and prayerful in time of challenges in moulding the man he has become today.

He described his amazing wife Angela as a woman of valour who stood by him and showed him true love without pretence when he was nobody, stressing that God in his infinite mercy will continue to bless and keep her safe for him and the children to enjoy the proceeds of her labour.

On behalf of his wonderful children, Okpolokpo thanked God for His grace upon his life and wife, praying God for more blessings, united family with love, understanding and happiness in Jesus mighty name, Amen.

" Congratulations and Happy Marriage Anniversary to us, May Woyin name be praised forever," Okpolokpo remarked.

Monday, December 16, 2024

Amnesty: Otuaro Entrenching Enduring Peace in The Niger Delta _By Fidelis Soriwei

In March 2024, President Bola Tinubu left nobody in doubt about his plans to entrench enduring peace in the oil rich Niger Delta. He made the deliberate bold step to break away from the tradition of getting retired military personnel to preside over the affairs of the Presidential Amnesty Presidential, considered a strategic agency for peace sustenance in the Niger.

After a seemingly long process of consultations he came up with a decision many have described as a masterstroke. He appointed a young dynamic and vibrant advocate for peace and development in the Niger Delta, Dr Dennis Otuaro, to oversee the affair of the office.

With his appointment, President Tinubu also displayed his position to ensure that the Amnesty Office was given the deserved place of priority as a Federal Agency of serious relevant. In what many considered rightly to be a reassuring break from the practice of the past, he appointed Dr Otuaro as the administrator of the programme with an obvious intent to stabilize the office and allay earlier fears.

Those who were privileged to lead the office under the former Administration of President Mohammdu Buhari, Col Dixon Dikio and Gen Barry Ndiomu had the clausal uncertainty of ‘interim administrator’ to their position because of the then moves to scrap the agency which was roundly condemned accross the Niger Delta and by all lovers of Nigeria.

President Tinubu was emphatic about his quest for lasting peace in the Niger Delta when he announced Dr Otuaro as the Administrator of the Presidential Amnesty Office.

The President’s decision was greeted with widespread celebration as the keen observers of the Niger Delta and its recent history of development go to town to assert the strong optimism that Dr Otuaro’s antecedents are too strong to fail the President and the Nigeria Delta. The hope of success was widespread.

First, Dr Otuaro is one leader who does not require any briefing about the agitations in the Niger Delta and events that built up to the granting Presidential Amnesty by the late Yar’Adua Administration and establishment of the agency. His passion for peace and development in the Niger Delta are beyond the realm of doubt. That he would do his best and make the region proud was not in contest.

On assumption of office in March 2024, he made it clear that his motivation was not to make money at the Amnesty Office but to ensure that the programme was made effective and returned to the people of the region in line with its founding objectives.

As a man with a burning desire to sustain a tradition of impact for which he is reputed, he opted to explore the vast advantages of stakeholders consultations for optimum benefits. This was expected as it was contained in his opening remarks while taking over the office in March. “I need everybody’s cooperation here to take this programme to greatness. As from today we should back the crowd and face the job. I need everyone’s cooperation so we don’t disappoint the President, the NSA, the people of the Niger Delta and Nigeria as a whole.”

He opened the effective consultation process with the visits to six partnering universities of the PAP in Edo, Delta, and Bayelsa States from May 7th to 11th, 2024. These universities are the Igbinedion University, Okada, Edo State; Benson Idahosa University, Edwin Clark University, Western Delta University, Michael and Cecilia Ibru University, and Bayelsa Medical University. His mission was to hear directly from the students under the PAP scholarship scheme with a view to addressing emergent issues and exploring new areas of cooperation to the benefit of the region. He was the first Administrator to take the initiative to visit the students in person in all the partnering institutions.

In June, he had productive consultative meetings with ex agitators and all the stakeholders of the Niger Delta in Warri Delta State. His gospel of peace resonated in the summit held with the theme"Fostering, Consolidating, and Collaborating for the Peace, Security, Stability, and Development of the Niger Delta."

He urged the stakeholders to unite in the pursuit of peace, consolidate the success of the Amnesty Programme to prevent the Niger Delta from relapsing into the pre-amnesty years of serious conflicts and violence, and its negative impacts on the region and the country.

In September, Otuaro expanded the frontiers of consultations by engaging women across the Niger Delta in a summit in Warri with the theme “Niger Delta Women Empowerment: A Panacea for Peace, Stability and Economic Growth in The Region."

He seized the opportunity to assure the women folks of his administration resolve to include more Niger Delta women who are an integral part of the consultation process, in the implementation of the PAP mandate. The meeting, the first of its kind, was part of an expanded Niger Delta stakeholders' engagement by the PAP office with traditional rulers, opinion leaders, women group and youth bodies, among others.

The Conference was attended by frontline activist, AnnKio Briggs, former CNN African Reporter of the Year, Ibiba Don-Pedro, Beauty Warizowei, Primrose Kpokposei, Madam Godfrey Bebenimibo, Caroline Ene, Vero Smooth, Ghana Pondi, Rosemary Naingba-Oduone, Philomena Onukpuvie, Dr Beauty Agbaiboror, Tonbra Kilopirite, Dr Lolo Fubara Sax-Hailsham, and Rosebella Jackson.

Otuaro did not exclude the traditional institutions in the consultation process. He met with respected traditional rulers in the Niger Delta in a conference with the titled

‘Working Together for the Sustainable Peace, Security, Stability and Development in the Niger Delta’ where the royal fathers assured the President of their support with Otuaro’s style and administration.

The top monarchs expressed the hope that the Niger Delta would benefit from the President administration which appointed Otuaro and had shown positive signals of support to the region.

"We need to appreciate the President of the Federal Republic of Nigeria for finding our son worthy of that office and putting a square peg in a square hole. He (the president) should be rest assured of our full support.

"Having listened to the plans he has for us, from our own end, we will do everything necessary to ensure that Mr President succeeds. The developmental plan he has for the Niger Delta will be given the necessary support to ensure that it is executed, and our people will be the beneficiaries in the long run.

"We want to also assure you that you have our full support and the message should also be taken to Mr President we are in full support of all his developmental plans for the Niger Delta",

These were the unanimous thought of the royal fathers of Tuomo kingdom, HRM King Justice F. F Tabai (retd); Kabowei kingdom, HRM King Peremobowei Erebulu; Agbon kingdom, HRM King Ogurimerime Ukori, CON; Akugebene-Mein kingdom, HRM King S.P Luke; and Ogulagha kingdom, HRM King Joseph Timiyan, and others.

In addition, Otuaro has had several private meetings with the top political leadership including the Ijaw National Leader, Pa Edwin Clark, former President Goodluck Jonathan, National Assembly members, governors, former Governors, ministers and other stakeholders to deepen the process of consultation.

Apart from the elaborate efforts at stakeholders enlistment in the affairs of the PAP, Otuaro has made a bold statement in pursuing his treasured area of priority - improvement of the manpower base of the Niger Delta through quality vocational training education, skills acquisition and empowerment, agriculture, among others.

Between March and December, Otuaro has ensured deployment of deserving beneficiaries in diverse areas of vocation including aviation training, acquisition of relevant skills in the maritime sector where 98 trainees were certified, and the granting of 1700 undergraduate scholarships painstakingly executed without controversy accross the region.

Otuaro believes that the most effective way to key into the Renewed Hope Agenda of Mr President is the entrenchment of peace and security in the Niger Delta. It is without contestation that he has shown character and determination in pursuing this objective with clear results.

Fidelis Soriwei, Media Consultant, Publishes the Network.ng

Delta Sport Development: Mulade Appreciate LOC Members of Delta Ethnic Peace and Unity Cup

Warri____ The promoter and National Coordinator of Center for Peace and Environmental Justice, CEPEJ, Comrade Mulade Sheriff, has commended members of the Local Organising Committee for their tireless and steadfast effort towards achieving a successful event.

The Delta State-born renowned peace and environmental justice advocate, made the commendation at his Africa 4 Peace Office, Ugolo, near Osubi in Okpe Local Government Area of Delta State, said that, "without your commitment and dedication towards this event, we won't have achieved this robust and remarkable success".

He noted, "It is imperative to state that no competition is totally free of teething challenges and encumberances. However, we have learnt some positive lessons that would enhance our next edition planning that will Kick-Off on November 16th, 2026", he stated.

The global peace ambassador express his deep appreciation and sincerely thanks to all members of the LOC, particularly, Hon Kenneth Nwaomucha, the immediate-past Chairman of Delta State Football Association (DFA) who sacrificed and created time to ensure the successfullness of the tournament.

"Let me equally use this opportunity to specially recognise and appreciate Ex-Super Eagles Players, Peter Rufai, Edema Fuludu and Sam Sodje, our partners, various ethnic groups, and all participating teams for supporting sustainable peaceful coexistence and promoting cultural diversity in Delta State".

My sincere gratitude and appreciation goes to our indefatigable Royal Fathers especially, His Royal Majesty, The Orodje of Okpe Kingdom and Chairman, Delta State Traditional Rulers Council; His Royal Majesty, The Paramount Ruler of Ogulagha Kingdom and Chairman, Ijaw Traditional Rulers Forum; His Royal Majesty, Olu of Warri, His Royal Majesty, The Odion-Ologbo of Oleh Kingdom and Chairman, Isoko Traditional Rulers Forum; His Royal Majesty, Oboro-Gbaraun II, Aketekpe - Agadagba, A.k.A The Monarch of Niger Delta, the Pere of Ancient Gbaramatu Kingdom and other notable individuals for your encouragement and support towards fostering harmony and peaceful co-existence among the various ethnic groups and youths in the state.

The Ibe-Sorimowei of Ancient Gbaramatu Kingdom and sponsor of the Delta State Ethnic Peace and Unity Cup, Chief Mulade Sheriff also call for sustainability of peace and unity towards creating an enabling environment for His Excellency, Rt Hon Sheriff F.O Oborevwori to deliver on his electioneering promises for the benefits of all Deltans.

Tantita: Pondi hails Tinubu, NSA, N'Deltans for their support against oil theft, remembers staff lost at duty

Warri ____ The Chief Executive officer of Tantita Security services Nigeria Limited, High Chief Kestin Pondi has revealed that the organization had lost some workers in the war against oil theft, and they would not be forgotten, just as he hailed President Bola Ahmed Tinubu and National Security Adviser, Mallam Nuhu Ribadu, for their relentless support and encouragement which enabled Tantita to excel in its mandate.

Pondi, in his speech at the company’s end of the year party on Saturday, also gave kudos to all security agencies and host communities for their uncommon support since Tantita was hired by the Federal authorities to compliment the war against criminality associated with petroleum products.

He also remembered those who lost their lives in the course of the war against crude oil theft, noting that rapid increase in crude oil production showed that their death was not in vain. Pondi said they would continue to be remembered for paying the supreme sacrifice in the national interest.

“Ladies and gentlemen, we (Tantita) won’t be where we are today if not for the unparalleled support and encouragement of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, NSA, Mallam Nuhu Ribadu, all arms of the security agencies and our various communities in the Niger Delta. We are eternally grateful to Mr. President, NSA, security agencies and our communities.”

“We must also recognise the roles played by our fallen heroes, I mean our workers and other stakeholders who lost their lives in the course of the struggle to totally eliminate crude oil theft in the nooks and crannies of the Niger Delta. They would not die in vain and indeed, the steady increase in crude oil production has shown that they didn’t die in vain,” the statement added.