Ayakoromo Bridge: Evang. Edumogiren Appreciates Okowa As He Reaffirms Commitment To Complete The Project

Ayakoromo Bridge: Evang. Edumogiren Appreciates Okowa As He Reaffirms Commitment To Complete The Project

Francis Tayor


Warri_____ The Community Liaison Officer (CLO) of Ayakoromo bridge project, Evang. Desmond Gbagha Edumogiren has expressed satisfaction to the governor of Delta State, His Excellency, Sen. Dr. Ifeanyi Arthur Okowa as he show some level of commitment towards the speedy completion of the bridge.

Evang. Edumogiren noted that the recent visit to the project site by the honorable Commissioner for works,
Chief. James Augoye is a clear testament that His Excellency is a listening governor and that the governor should expedite action to finish the project that is of great economic importance to the ljaws in the riverine areas of the state.

He thanked the governor for listening to the cry of Ayakoromo people by inspecting the project site in order to know the level of work done. He further appealed to the governor to release more funds so as to enable the contractor complete the project in due time.

According to Desmond Edumogiren, said: " I want to faithfully thank the Almighty GOD, salute and say a very big congratulations to our amiable governor of Delta State, His Excellency, Dr. Sen. Arthur Ifeanyi Okowa democratic leadership, the good people of Delta State and Nigerians for their continue patient, support and making it possible for our nascent Democracy to come and stay strong with us as a Nation to enjoy the benefits. A democratic system of government is a government of the people, for the people and by the People. It's a system where the sovereignty and responsibilities lies with the People."

Evang. Desmond further stated that Democracy has enabled him to exercise his right of freedom of expression to our Smart working Governor and our ever loyal Commissioner of Works, Chief James Augoye and other stakeholders for their support, quick respond and making it possible in both spiritual and physical for the visit and inspection of the AYAKOROMO bridge project site, thereby making it sure the project is completed in due time by this administration.

" Our Governor, Sen. Okowa Commissioner for works visit is a sign that the Delta State Government have not forgotten us. The government do not only listen and hear the aspirations and the crying voices of the people but also do care for the betterment of the people.

My faithful and sincere prayers for our Governor is for GOD to grant him divine guidance, wisdom and enablement to keep his words and expedite action as the EKWEUME 1 of Africa, by releasing enough funds for the completion of the AYAKOROMO BRIDGE PROJECT in order to write his name in Gold in the heart of Delta people as well as Nigerians, the statement adds."

Shooting In Villa: PDP Alarmed, Charges President Buhari to Speak Out

June 13, 2020

Press Statement

Shooting In Villa: PDP Alarmed, Charges President Buhari to Speak Out

The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) is alarmed by the reported shooting and security breaches within the precincts of the Presidential villa following a reported degenerated squabble among family members and officials of the Buhari Presidency.

The PDP is deeply worried that the protracted spat between the First Lady, Aisha Buhari, and aides of President Muhammadu Buhari has now degenerated into violent combats, raids and free use of firearms within the Presidential villa.

The party described as distressing, the report that a members of Mr. President's family were at scene of the assault against one of President Buhari’s aides, during which the First Lady’s security details were alleged to have resorted to the use of firearms.

Our party is disturbed by such ugly situation in the Buhari Presidency, which has already heightened apprehensions in the public space over the apparent failure of security architecture and central command system in the presidency leading to such reckless and irresponsible breaches.

The chaotic situation in the Presidential villa only points to the failure by President Buhari to provide a leadership that can guarantee orderliness in governance and effectively ensure the security of our nation.

The PDP notes that such leadership failure at the highest level has further exposed why our nation has been bedeviled by myriads of security and economic problems under President Buhari’s watch in the last five years.

More worrisome is that the Buhari Presidency had failed to speak out on the frightening situation so as to reassure Nigerians and douse the tension in the polity; especially at this critical time when our nation is facing serious security challenges.

The PDP therefore calls on President Buhari to take immediate steps to restore order in his Presidency and shield our security system from the division and power tussle among persons close to him.

Our party also demands for an immediate inquest into the security breaches as well as the alleged violation of COVID-19 ban on inter-state travels by officials and relations of Mr. President, which was reported to be part of the immediate causes of latest disturbances in the Presidential villa.

Furthermore, the PDP urges the National Assembly to save the nation by wading into the persistent infighting in the Buhari Presidency especially as those in charge of the Presidential villa has not demonstrated the required capacity to engender the needed orderliness for productive governance.

Signed:

Kola Ologbondiyan
National Publicity Secretary

Pipeline Surveillance Job: Capt. Okunbor Has Raped Niger Delta Youths Empowerment Funds Through His Company, lnvestigate Him Now, ljaw Group Tells President Buhari

Pipeline Surveillance Job: Capt. Okunbor Has Raped Niger Delta Youths Empowerment Funds Through His Company, lnvestigate Him Now, ljaw Group Tells President Buhari

Press Statement
12th June,2020


Captain HOSA OKUNBOR must understand in a plain terms that ,the youths of that regions doesn't want to see his face as the pipeline surveillance contractor in  our  rivers .

Captain HOSA OKUNBO has no single  right  to take a pipeline surveillance jobs in our creeks .

He is just oppressing  the  youths in their right and Justice must surely prevail in this pipeline surveillance jobs no matter what ?

Captain HOSA OKUNBOR no matter how you have been  sponsoring people to fight against the progress of the youths in River forcados in Burutu LGA and Escravous  River  in warri South West LGA , you will certainly see the Lions of the creeks.

Captain HOSA OKUNBOR the CEO/chairman of ocean marine solutions limited should show a score card of empowering our youths from our various communities   claims by some groups of persons  .
The youths are calling on  EFCC ,ICPC to audit captain HOSA OKUNBOR scored card of empowerment .

Mr Benson Oluaje who is our own brother from the other side has  betrayed  his people to captain HOSA OKUNBOR because of personal gain .Mr Benson Oluaje you have suddenly forgotten your root simply because of money and you sell off your  right , just  as in the Bible   ,Esau  sold his birthright to Jacob his brother  because pottage of beans .
You have been advised to  withdraw what ever plans to destroy your people .

Leaders of Niger Delta should  hear this brought day light robbing   of our pipeline  surveillance jobs in our communities

Politics has gone through the mind of some persons not to know their right .This is a state of red and black sabotage of Gbaramatu -Oms communities chairmen passes vote of confidence to some one who is against the interest and the growth of the youths .It is highly disappointed of such personalities promoting corruption in this our dispensation .
How do you expect  the youths to behaved well when leaders are  not transparent in the  dealings of things  in the society .

IPWD is calling the  attention  of Nigerian military  both  the Army and the Navy to make a justifications of this intimidation   and dehumanized maltreatment of the right of the youths .

The DSS in both states  and the National security agencies  in Nigeria must   must be aware of this  disorganizing nature of security challenges  in our rivers . Nobody should portion blames  to any youths ,if anything goes wrong in the creeks .The landlord will never  accept that nonesene  from capital HOSA OKUNBOR .

Captain HOSA OKUNBOR ,the CEO /chairman of ocean marine solutions limited is a  gold digger and the appropriate authorities of Nigeria security needs to carry out a proper investigation on him .

Hon.Bullet Otuaro Burutu,
the most unprecedented and impeccable  grassroot youth leader ,who never by any means diverted his minds and who knows the deepest pains of the  youths  .He is always fighting for the interest of the youths .
Your footprint is clearly written in  the wall of Niger Delta struggle . Sir ,your youths have been sidelined by their right in their own country home .
The youths also calling on you to come and  rescued them  in this pipeline surveillance jobs .We have pushed to the wall of explosion in the creek .

H.E sen .Dr Okowa Arthur Ifeanyi , the governor of Delta State and H.E Godwin Obaseki , as the number  one citizen  of your respective states , you have the Vito power to settle this pipeline surveillance jobs that have causing confusion in our rivers .

Remember , the youths are not fighting to get pipeline surveillance jobs from Benin rivers or Edo State .
But some criminal elements who doesn't want the good of the youths are started manipulating what is right belong to the youths to non_ indegine and the youths are saying that , it is capital NO.

Sign :

Comrade Paul Akpowaide National President Ijaw Political WatchDog IPWD .Niger Delta Human Rights Activist .

Democracy Day: Oromoni Salutes Okowa, Congratulates Deltans, Nigerians For Their unwavering Commitments Towards Civilian Rule

Democracy Day: Oromoni Salutes Okowa, Congratulates Deltans, Nigerians For Their unwavering Commitments Towards Civilian Rule

The Chairman Delta State Taskforce on environment, Evang. Sylvester Oromoni has congratulated his boss, His Excellency, Sen Dr. Ifeanyi Arthur Okowa, Deltans as well as Nigerians as the nation marks uninterrupted twenty years of civilian rule.

Oromoni in a Press Statement released on 12th June, 2020 also congratulated Nigerians for their unwavering commitments in sustaining Democracy, and thank them for the numerous successes recorded so far in the country.

According to him, said: " I want to begin by congratulating My Governor, His Excellency Senator Dr. Arthur Ifeanyi Okowa for being so lucky to be on the saddle as Delta state join Nigerians from all works of life in celebrating the 20th year of uninterrupted democratic rule. It is called for numerous celebrations.

I also want to congratulate all Nigerians for the successes we have recorded so far in our democratic journey. We cannot afford to remove our legs from the pedal now. Government definitely is determined to make life more abundant for our people,”

“All Nigerians deserve commendation. We have done well so far. We must strive more to make democracy a way of life. The successes recorded so far demonstrate the unwavering commitment of Nigerians to sustain and grow our democracy.”

A solid economy that will ensure all citizens enjoy a high standard of living is critical to the sustenance of democracy.

You must know that Every great dream begins with a dreamer. Always remember, you have within you the strength, The patience, and the passion to reach for the stars to change the world.

May God Almighty of infinite goodness, Spare this nation Nigeria from Chaos, Anarchy and Doom. Bless our family with Love and Peace, he stated. "

HAPPY DEMOCRACY DAY.

ABANDONED AYAKOROMO BRIDGE: Ozobo Calls For Increase Funding As He Expresses Disappointment Over Slow Pace Of Work as Works Commissioner Vists, Promises 1billion Fund

ABANDONED AYAKOROMO BRIDGE: Ozobo Calls For Increase Funding As He Expresses Disappointment Over Slow Pace Of Work as Works Commissioner Vists, Promises 1billion Fund


WARRI_____ Sign of joy greeted Ayakoromo and other riverine communities in Burutu Local government area when the Delta State governor through his works commissioner Chief James Augoye paid unscheduled visit at the abandoned bridge site after several protests from community youths and civil society organizations.

The commissioner for works told journalists in his visit to the project site that the governor, Dr. Ifeanyi Okowa had approved 1billion naira in the 2020 budget for the continuation of work on the project and that the fund would be released by now and next week.

The project engineer who also briefed newsmen said the company had achieved 68.5 percent of works done on the project and that by next week work would commenced fully if funds are being released.

Reacting on the commissioner's visit, comrade Ozobo Austin, Niger Delta right activist who doubled as national president of the Ijaw People's Development Initiative, IPDI expressed disappointment over the slow pace of work on the project as he called for increase funding of the project.

The activist told the commissioner for works that Ayakoromo and rest of other Burutu communities needed a befitting treatment from the state government being Burutu a major oil producing LGA in the state and that 1billion naira was not enough as the project needs 2billion annual budget.

He opined that Okowa was deliberately refusing to appropriate reasonable fund for the project because the project was not sited in Delta North and that with the poor attitude of the governor towards the project, he doubts whether the project would be completed before 2023.

Ozobo maintained that no responsible government would abandoned such mega project which would be a major achievement when completed.

He said the bridge had enormous economic importance when completed and that it would linked Burutu, Ughelli and Bomadi communities in the state.

Ozobo disclosed the slow pace of work on the site after 6years of Ifeanyi Okowa administration was due to his lacks of interest for the completion of the bridge project.

He said the project may had been completed if Dr. Ifeanyi Okowa was serious about it. He further added that the bridge project wouldn't had took a serious government more than two years to be completed, citing Patani bridge as a case study.

He stressed that Okowa hates Ijaw people, and that was why he failed to prioritized projects in the Ijaw communities.

He however, appealed with the state governor, Dr. Ifeanyi Okowa to keep to his promise of releasing 1billion naira between now and next week to avoid further protest and ensure that the project was completed before he leaves office.

IPDI Calls For Immediate Termination Of Pipeline Surveillance Contract Awarded To Cpt. Okunbor, Accuses Him Of Trading Job Slots Of Host Communities To His Kinsmen

IPDI Calls For Immediate Termination Of Pipeline Surveillance Contract Awarded To Cpt. Okunbor, Accuses Him Of Trading Job Slots Of Host Communities To His Kinsmen

Press Statement

10Th June, 2020


We want to state unequivocally that pipeline survillance contract of Warri-Escravos, Trans- Focados and Egbema awarded to Ocean Marine Solution limited be terminated over clandestine and disgruntled treatments meted out for youths of the affected host communities by the company which is chaired by Capt Hosa Okunbor.

Our findings reveal that Ocean Marine Solution Limited is trading with indigenous pipeline surveillance slots of host communities in the aforementioned areas to his Benin kinsmen and political friends and this is capable of breaking down law and order in the region. Our youths have been sidelined in jobs in their country homes. It may interest you to note that no non indigene could perfectly carry out the pipeline surveillance guard better than indigenes. It is a misplaced priority to have awarded pipeline surveillance contract to non indigene. It is a clear APC conspiracy. Hence, it is our candid call that the surveillance contract be withdrawn from captain Hosa Okunbor and be given to another competent indigenous company that will address the needs and plights of the youths in the host communities.

We want to state again that the action of captain Hosa Okunbor is capable of brewing tension in Delta riverine communities, beginning from Warri, Escravos, Warri North, Burutu, Forcados, Gbaramatu and Ogulagha communities as job meant to be handled by youths of host communities now been handled by non-indigenes.

We are disappointed in captain Hosa Okunbor way of handling the surveillance contract in the above mentioned areas. The pipeline surveillance contract is meant for oil host communities and not for strangers. It was meant to create some sense of belongings to oil bearing communities but Captain Hosa is operating irresponsible and managing the contract like a personal property. We don't want him to continue with the surveillance contract. Let the contract be withdrawn from him to avoid break down of law and order.

The Federal government and NNPC should not pay deaf ears to this call as the affected communities may resort to self-help by stopping the foreigners he employs to work as surveillance guards. We equally, want to urge Comrade Daniel Ezekiel, fondly called the Aluta SSA to Delta State governor on security matters to use his office to rally round security apparatus in the state and beyond to compel Ocean marine solution limited to do the needful or the contract be terminated.

It has been proven that Hosa is not ready to improve the situation of things among oil host communities and there is no need allowing such person to trade with our destiny.

Therefore, we are calling on the Inspector General of police, AIG zone 5, the directors of DSS, Delta and Edo states and the chief of army staff to hold Capt Hosa Okunbor responsible for any break down of law and order among Warri, Gbaramatu, Escravos, Egbema, Burutu and Ogulagha host communities arising from his failure to mitigate the plights of the youths in the affected host communities.

Signed:

Comrade Mayor Timi Ogobiri, Spokesperson
Ijaw People's Development Initiative, IPDI.

Delta State Govt ls Committed To Complete Ayakoromo Bridge, Says Aguoye, As Onduku Charges Okowa To Matches His Words With Action

Delta State Govt ls Committed To Complete Ayakoromo Bridge, Says Aguoye, As Onduku Charges Okowa To Matches His Words With Action

Francis Tayor

Warri______ Dr. Ifeanyi Okowa led Delta State Government on Wednesday has said its administration is committed in the speedy completion of Ayakoromo Bridge linking Burutu and Ughelli South Local Government Areas in the state, stressing that 1billion naira has been budgeted for the project in the year 2020 budget.

Gov. Okowa made the statement on the 10th of june, 2020 through the Commissioner for works, Chief James Augoye unscheduled visit to the project site in Ayakoromo while speaking to newsmen shortly after inspecting the project.

He stated that the project whose contract was awarded in 2013 was one of the critical infrastructure inherited from the previous administration.

Augoye said that the project had a budgetary provision of N1 billion in the 2020 budget and was the only project not affected by the recent downward review of the budget as a result of economic downturn occasioned by prevailing COVID-19 pandemic.

He disclosed that more funds would be released to the contractor soon to enable it to mobilise back to site to complete the piling works in the water.

He said that with work at 68.5 percent completed, the project would be up-scaled in 2021 and ensure that it was completed before the end of the administration in 2023.

The commissioner thanked the Ayakoromo community for the cooperation given to the contractor, saying “the governor specifically directed me to visit the site to see what is happening here.

“From what I have seen, the contractor has not mobilised fully back to site, although there are some skeletal works going on here; he has assured me that they will mobilise fully from Monday.

“I want to assure the community and the contractor that the governor has taken this bridge as a top priority project.

“This is the only project whose cost was not reduced in the reviewed budget; it has a provision of N1billion in the revised 2020 budget and we intend to scale it up in the 2021 budget.

“The governor has also assured me that by next week, he is going to release funds to the contractor to facilitate the work.

“I appeal to the contractor to ensure that he returns fully to site by next week to complete the piling work, and once that is done, the work is as good as completed.”

Augoye said that the project suffered funding challenges until Governor Okowa took assumed office in 2015.

“The project was awarded in 2013 and has been facing so much funding challenges, but when Governor Ifeanyi Okowa took over in 2015, he decided that this is one of the projects that must be completed in the life time of his administration.

“So, it is our desire that this project will be completed and inaugurated before the end of this administration in 2023.

“As you can see, the piling work is almost completed and from the record before me, the contractor has achieved 68.5 per cent of the job which means that once the river piling is completed, the job will be delivered at the shortest possible time,” he stated.

In his reaction, the Secretary Ayakoromo Community Project Monitoring Team (ACPMT), Comrade Oyinbi Onduku charged Gov. Okowa to show some level of seriousness by matching his words with action, noting that if he can release enough funds for the contractor in charge of Trans Warri project that contains 19bridges, he should do the same to Ayakoromo bridge contractor handling single bridge.

Onduku reiterated that the ljaws massively voted for Gov. Okowa reelection, hence it is his responsibility to reciprocate them by completing Ayakoromo bridge within a shortest possible time. Release more funds for the speedy completion of the project, Onduku urged Delta State government.

On his part, the Chairman Ayakoromo community, Mr. Miekoromo Moses thanked the governor for the project and appealed for more funding to it to be completed on time.

“We, the entire people of Ayakoromo community appreciate Governor Ifeanyi Okowa for embarking on this bridge project since he came into office, and has brought the project to a reasonable level.

“We also express our appreciation to the governor for making out time to visit the project in spite of the COVID-19 pandemic,” he said.

Environment Taskforce demolish make-shift shops on walkways in Delta

Environment Taskforce demolish make-shift shops on walkways in Delta

Delta State Taskforce on Environment has demolished shops built on public drainage system as well as goods displayed on pedestrian walkways in the city of Warri.

The exercise was prompted as result of shop owners disobedience to government order not to display goods on public drainage as well as pedestrian walkways.

The operation which was carried out in the early hours of Tuesday was led by the Coordinator Delta Central/South, Comr. Kingsley Iweka alongside as directed by The state Taskforce Chairman on Environment, Honourable Sylvester Oromoni.

Honourable Sylvester Oromoni who was represented by Comr. Iweka warned shop owners to keep off their wares along government roads and walkways, stressing that governor Okowa led government will not tolerate any nuisance on state major roads.

According to lweka, "Delta state government is working hard day and night in order to make sure every nook and cranny of the state is kept clean. He reiterated that the taskforce is not witch hunting anybody. Do the right thing and be on the safe side of the law because we shall no longer condone unruly behavior from shop owners.

He therefore, charged Deltans to cooperate with the taskforce so as to enable Delta state government serve them better, the statement adds."

The areas raided in the city of Warri includes, Market road, Pessu, Estate, Deco road, Kosini junction, Angle Park among others.

At Asaba, the Taskforce Team by the Delta North Coordinator, Hon. Tony Onyia also dispersed destitutes and traders at Okpanam road, Anwai, Nnebisi road and major roads within the state capital territory.

Revoke Pipeline Surveillance Contract From Cpt. Hosa Okunbor Now, ljaw Political Watch Dog Tells President Buhari Press Statement 9th June ,2020

Revoke Pipeline Surveillance Contract From Cpt. Hosa Okunbor Now, ljaw Political Watch Dog Tells President Buhari

Press Statement
9th June ,2020

H.E PRESIDENT MUHAMMADU BUHARI AND INSPECTOR GENERAL OF POLICE SHOULD IMMEDIATELY CALL CAPTAIN HOSA OKUNBOR , THE CEO /CHAIRMAN OF OCEAN MARINE SOLUTIONS LIMITED TO ORDER OR ELSE  FIRE -IPWD

It's has drawn the attention  of Ijaw Political WatchDog IPWD to see the dubious , babaric and  greedy  mind set of captain HOSA OKUNBOR ,the CEO/chairman of ocean marine solutions limited of sidelining and oppressing the peace loving youths of Trans-forcados in Burutu LGA and warri South West in Escravos to benefit from the pipe surveillance jobs .

Captain HOSA OKUNBOR and his project manager one Mr olabode isijola doesn't want the good of the  youths in that regions .


Captain HOSA  OKUNBOR and Mr olabode isijola are not from neither  Izons or Itsekiri are serious disorganizing , oppressing and blocking the youths from benefiting from their right .

Inspector general of police must know that captain HOSA OKUNBOR  the CEO of ocean marine solutions limited doesn't have the capacity and the credibility of handling a pipeline surveillance jobs in our rivers .

He is causing More confusion and bringing More security challenges in the rivers of which  Hon.Comrade Daniel Ezekiel , the Senior  Special Adviser  to the governor on security matters of Delta State ,H.E.Sen.Dr Okowa Arthur Ifeanyi and other security agencies  which have managed to  put in place .

Captain HOSA OKUNBOR who doesn't know the  security challenges of the pipeline surveillance  can't come to our rivers and give us More problems .

IPWD is seriously speaking to H.E president Muhammadu Buhari and  Inspector general of police that ,we want an indegineous contractor who have  the knowledge and experience of the  security  system   to be given the pipeline surveillance jobs .
If not there will be another serious youth restivenes and criminal activities in our rivers  again .

We are making this cry
 to the federal government  because we  want our youths who are  lying fallow in their houses to be employed   in the pipeline surveillance jobs in respective of their various rivers .

We must know that stranger can't handle pipeline surveillance jobs in your own land .


Captain HOSA OKUNBOR is lighting a fire of which  he can't put off in our rivers .He is an enemy to the progress of our youths .

The government of day should do the needful and handle over the pipeline surveillance jobs to our indegineous contractors .


Signed :
Comrade Paul Akpowaide National President Ijaw Political WatchDog IPWD.Niger Delta Human Rights Activist

Just-ln: Delta Taskforce On Environment Evacuates Roadside Traders Along Ogbe-ljoh Market

Just-ln: Delta Taskforce On Environment Evacuates Roadside Traders Along Ogbe-ljoh Market


Warri_____ The Delta State Taskforce on Environment has evacuated traders by Ecobank Plc, along Ogbe-Ijoh Market, Warri for disobeying government order.

The operation was carried out on Saturday eve and led by the Co-ordinator Delta Central/South, Comrade Kingsley Iweka who was accompanied by the SA to the State Taskforce Chairman, Mr. Daniel Oromoni alongside members of the security operatives stormed the market and drove out  traders selling by the roadside.

It will interest you to note that, Evang. Sylvester Oromoni led Taskforce team on 30th last month urged Delta market women to shade their goods in the shops provided by government and stop roadside trading. He equally warned Ogbe-ljoh market traders to keep off roadside trading, but unfortunately barely a week, they have returned back to the street causing unnecessary traffic gridlock.

Meanwhile, Oromoni reiterated that henceforth, any market women caught violating government directive would be get arrested, pay fine and sentence to jail.

He therefore, appealed to all Deltans to cooperate with the State Taskforce team in order for Gov. Okowa led government to serve them better, he stated.

PDP Ward 7 Ayakoromo Chairman, Prince Kelvin Calls For Unity ln The Party, Urges Councillorship Aspirants To Stoop Low In Spending For Now

PDP Ward 7 Ayakoromo Chairman, Prince Kelvin Calls For Unity ln The Party, Urges Councillorship Aspirants To Stoop Low In Spending For Now

Francis Tayor

Warri_____ Chairman of the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP Ward 7 Ayakoromo in Burutu Local Government Area of Delta State, Prince Kelvin Perekeme has called for unity among members of the party, stressing that when there is unity of purpose, the party will wax stronger in the Ward.

Prince Perekeme made the call today Saturday  at Ayakoromo during a meeting with some PDP councillorship aspirants in Ward 7, stated that without unity, no reasonable result would be achieved in the party.

He further urged the various aspirants to stoop low in their rate of spending for now that party guideline is not out for election, noting that the reason was to safe them from running into bankrupt.

However, some aspirants who declare their interest at the meeting include, Apostle Timiebi Angodideke alias Timi Yanky and Mr. Ayabotu Otoro respectively.

Don't Take Nature For Granted, Oromoni Urges Deltans, As The World Marks 2020 Environment Day

Don't Take Nature For Granted, Oromoni Urges Deltans, As The World Marks 2020 Environment Day

State Taskforce Chairman on Environment Honourable Sylvester Oromoni has said that Air pollution is increasing day by day and it seems complex to control it but nothing is impossible we should come together to combat it. And for this, it is necessary to understand different types of pollution, how it affects our health and environment will help us to steps towards improving the air around us.

We can't stop breathing but we can do something to improve the quality of air that we breathe. Around 92 per cent of the people worldwide do not breathe clean air.

The theme for the World Environment Day 2018 was“Beat Plastic Pollution”.

We know that it is not possible to reuse plastic, they are non-biodegradable. So, it’s better not to use it. Plastics consist of several chemicals which are toxic or disrupt hormones. Plastics can also serve as a magnet for other pollutants, including dioxins, metals and pesticides.

Therefore, it is necessary to call the people from all over the world to come and combat single-use plastic pollution which harms our ecosystem and consequently us.

World Environment Day 2020: It is observed on 5 June to raise awareness about protecting the environment and to remind people not to take nature granted. Let us read in detail about World Environment Day, 2020 theme, history and significance.

World Environment Day 2020: It is one of the biggest events celebrated in the world every year.  It has been seen that during the COVID-19 pandemic lockdown, the environment gets benefitted slightly, the sky becomes clear, the air is less polluted, etc.

World Environment Day is celebrated since 1974. It is the "People's Day" to do something to take care of the earth and the environment. It is really important to know ways to protect the environment.

For healthy living, the environment plays an important role. It provides us with air, food, etc. It is correctly said that ' the difference between animals and humans is that animals change themselves for the environment, but humans change the environment for themselves'. The environment is just like our neighbourhood, its surrounding conditions influence us and modify growth and development.

World Environment Day is promoted by the United Nation and for 2020 Colombia will host the World Environment Day. In 2019, China was the host country. World Environment Day is also known as Environment Day, Eco Day. This day is celebrated to spread awareness about the environment and its effects on the daily life of the people.

The environment is the surrounding or conditions in which a person, animal or plant lives or operates. It is necessary to understand the importance of environment and lots of activities are done by the people to preserve and conserve the unique and life nurturing nature. People are more reluctant today to save the environment for the future and then only it will be possible for us to focus on the developmental activities in the country.

According to the UN, it is a concern that is both urgent and existential. Biodiversity supports all life on land and below water or we can say it is the foundation that supports all this. Every aspect of human health is affected by it. It provides clean air, water, food, and is a source of medicines, etc. Human actions like deforestation, encroachment on wildlife habitats, intensified agriculture, and acceleration of global climate change, have disturbed nature and pushed it beyond its limit. According to the UN, it would take 1.6 Earths to meet the demands that humans make of nature every year. If this will continue,  it poses a huge biodiversity loss that will have severe implications for humanity as a result of the loss of food and health systems.

The theme for the World Environment Day 2019 was "Air Pollution".

World Environment Day: History

Since 1974, World Environment Day has been started celebrating as an annual event on every 5 June to raise the importance of the healthy and green environment in the human lives, to solve the issues of the environment by implementing some positive environmental actions by government, organisations and individual as a whole.

There was a turning point in the year 1972, the development of international environmental politics that is the first major conference on the issues of environment was convened under the United Nations from 5-16 June in Stockholm. It was also known as the Conference on the Human Environment or the Stockholm Conference. Its aim was to commonly look into the challenge of preserving and enhancing the human environment. Then, on 15 December in the same year, the General Assembly adopted a resolution designating 5 June as World Environment Day. Further, another resolution was adopted by the General Assembly on 15 December that led to the creation of the United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP). First time World Environment Day was celebrated in 1974 with the slogan "Only one Earth.

World Environment Day: Evang. Oromoni Charges Deltans To Ensure Cleanliness Of Their Environment At All Times

World Environment Day: Evang. Oromoni Charges Deltans To Ensure Cleanliness Of Their Environment At All Times

Joy Alamu

Warri_____ The State Taskforce on Environment Chairman, Hon. Sylvester Oromoni has called for concerted efforts by all in the State to ensure a cleaner environment at all times.

Speaking on the backdrop of the World Environment Day celebration today June 5,  Hon. Oromoni said a cleaner Delta State is achievable if everyone does his or her bit with the needed sense of commitment.

He decried the situation where people still practise open defecation, indiscriminate waste disposal, construction of structures across natural water ways as well as oil  pollution that has degraded the land.

Hon. Oromoni said the theme for this year's World Environment Day Celebration is very apt as it commands everyone to think and take action in ways that will engineer a positive change in the environment for all to see and enjoy.

His words, 'the theme for the World Environment Day Celebration this year is The Mighty Earth, For Nature calls us to action and remember that what we do in one place is likely to affect others somewhere else'.

He added that, it was important that everyone is careful about their action knowing that such actions have the potentials of bringing pains or happiness to others as well as to nature itself.

Hon. Oromoni explained that in doing certain things particularly in urban settlements of Delta State people should take responsibility for their actions against the environment as nature has the capacity to fight back as seen in flooding, air pollution and various diseases these days including the much dreaded Corona- virus pandemic.

Hear him, the rise in the menace of malaria is as a result of increasing incidence of mosquitoes growing unhindered. All we need to do is clean our gutters and remove receptacles that aid their breeding,' he said.

 As this year's World Environment Day is marked , the State Taskforce Chairman on  Environment appealed to the people of the State  to join hands in making the State one of the cleanest in line with the stronger Delta Agenda of Governor Ifeanyi Okowa.

Signed:
Honorable Sylvester Oromoni
Chairman Delta State Taskforce on Environment
Honorable Sir Igho Akpojotor
SSA Special Duties
Honourable Peter Abugewa
SSA Environment.

Aworowo: The King - Drummer Dances Home (A Tribute) By Dr. Ahmed. E. Saibakumo

Aworowo: The King - Drummer Dances Home (A Tribute) By Dr. Ahmed. E. Saibakumo

Yes, we are proud Ayakoromo people with undiluted excellent Mein Culture. This weekend (Friday 5th June, 2020), we are going to our dear home to give a befitting passage rite to one of our heroes, MR. OYABEBEFA AKARAMA (ALIAS AWOROMO). Never in the history of Western Ijaw or Ijaw land we had gotten a charming drummer who was not a trained percussionist but was naturally endowed and gifted with the art of all sorts of traditional drumming including Akwaye, Opu-ozi, Amgbara drums etc freely with his stylish acoustic displays at masquerade festivals, marriages and burials during social functions.

Yes, he was simply like Akin, the itinerant “The Drummer Boy” of the 1960s by “Cyprian Akwensi” who transversed lands for the entertainment and pleasure of mankind yet denied of true happiness at the end. We agree you never died an accomplished man. We, the younger generation relish your acrobatic displays of your drumsticks with skill and agility. Sometimes, you threw your drumsticks to the air, dive them back, communicate with the dancers and the masquerades with mystic and prophetic exaltation as KING ROBERT EBIZIMOR, the greatest musical messenger ever in Ijaw land who held his dancers with awesome obsession in his lifetime with his overwhelming musical tone and was admired by the young and the old. You were the greatest drummer ever in Ijaw land. Unbelievably, sometimes you played your drums with one hand. At rare occasions you backed your drums but still maintained the consistency and communicative vibrancy with your hands behind you for the dancers. You were more of an entertainer than the dancers.

The last time I saw you was at Ayakoromo in 2017, I was so depressed. You looked famished and frail in health. You told me you had relocated to your maternal home, Obotebe. I was simply frustrated and helpless. I assure you today, your legacy will remain in Ayakoromo. Adieu, my master-drummer, your name is written in gold in Ijaw land. Generations shall hear about you.

Today, you have joined your ancestors like Pa Naseimokumo Abalewe (“ALIAS OZIBRAGBOLO”) of Ebeingbene/Oforukpo in Ayakoromo Federated Community. Pa Naseimokumo Abalewe, a drummer-maestro whose absence at Ayakoromo Annual Festival makes it incomplete. He had no choice than to relocate to Ayakoromo main town till the end of the festival. King-Drummer Aworowo, we are proud you in Ayakoromo Federated Community, Ngbilebiri-Mein Kingdom, Western Ijaw and the Ijaw Nation. Adieu Aworowo.
This is our story,

GOODBYE AWOROWO THE-GREAT, YOU MADE US PROUD.

Just-ln: Crisis Looms In Warri As Ijaw Communities Threaten Showdown, Ask Gov. Okowa To Call His Boy Tidi To Order Over lmposition Of Itsekiri As Maket Master ln Ogbe-Ijoh Market

Just-ln: Crisis Looms In Warri As Ijaw Communities Threaten Showdown, Ask Gov. Okowa To Call His Boy Tidi To Order Over lmposition Of Itsekiri As Maket Master ln Ogbe-Ijoh Market

Francis Tayor

Warri_____  Ijaw communities in Warri have threatened a showdown with the Warri south Local government council chairman, Michael Tidi over what it described as clandestine and nepotistic appointment of an Itsekiri as market master in OgbeIjoh Market.

Speaking to newsmen on behalf of Warri Ijaw communities, Hon. Comrade Ozobo Austin, the national president of Ijaw People's Development Initiative, IPDI, shortly after an enlarged meeting of Ijaw communities in Warri said they would declared a showdown with Michael Tidi, except the Itsekiri Market master be removed from OgbeIjoh Market.

The various Ijaw communities in attendance in the meeting were Meinbutu, Olabrakopre, Ogbokone, Egbemene and others.

While briefing the press, Ijaw Warri communities called on His Excellency senator Ifeanyi Okowa to prevailed on Michael Tidi as the action of the council chairman was capable of threatening the existing peace in Warri.

The Ijaws said Tidi had no justification to appoint an Itsekiri man as Market master in Ogbe-Ijoh Market and that he should be mindful of the drum of war he was beaten.

Ijaws also demanded for an appointment of Ijaw as Market master in Kpessu and Gbangue Markets or else he would have Ijaw to contend with in the shortest time.

The Ijaw stakeholders said the Itsekiri conspiracy was the reason for the abandonment of the Ogbe-Ijoh iron Market and that the appointment of Itsekiri in the market is inimical and were meant to masterminds and further claim ownership of the market.

However, the Ijaws had called on His Excellency Ifeanyi Okowa to prevailed on Michael Tidi ,the chairman of Warri South Local government council in immediate effect to avoid another Warri crisis which may endanger innocent residents.