CEPEJ Empowers Petty Traders In Lagos State, Charges Government To Assist Less Privilege Nigerians

CEPEJ Empowers Petty Traders In Lagos State, Charges Government To Assist Less Privilege Nigerians

Francis Tayor

Lagos_____ A foremost Nigeria based Non Governmental Organization, Center for Peace and Environmental Justice, CEPEJ, has empowered a group of petty traders with cash to enable them trade and manage their business even in the present prevailing economic situation in the country.

The beneficiaries of the maiden edition of CEPEJ EMPOWERMENT program are Emily Nbezuo, a widow and a petty trader who sells roasted yam, plantain and potatoes by the road side at Ajao Estate, Mrs Muyibat Odejobi, a petty trader, widowed with 3 children a Muslim who sells tomatoes and pepper at Mafoluku, Oshodi and Sani Lawa, a male,a Muslim with 4 children who deals mainly in amendment of clothes at Agboju market.

The cash disbursement was done at Lagos State office of CEPEJ located at 2 ASA Afariogun Street, Ajao Estate. In attendance was a representative of Government officials from the Oshodi/Isolo LGA Mr.Ganiu Mejindade and the CEO of Out of School Children Empowerment Foundation, Mr.Kelani Akeem Tolu.

They applauded CEPEJ for a job well done and promised to partner with the organisation in future similar program/initiatives

The beneficiaries thanked CEPEJ for remembering them and promised to make good use of the cash gifts.

The National Coordinator of the Center, Comrade Mulade Sheriff who was represented by the Communications and Advocacy Manager, Mrs Victoria Ajayi while speaking  with journalists commended the government on the positive changes so far in Lagos but still charged them to partner with the organization so that the number of beneficiaries reached would be more than was achieved.

NDDC: Niger Delta Rights Group Tells President Buhari, National Assembly To Review NDDC Act, Says Inclusion Of Northerner/Westerner Reps In NDDC Is An Oppression Of Minority Ethnic Group

NDDC: Niger Delta Rights Group Tells President Buhari, National Assembly To Review NDDC Act, Says Inclusion Of Northerner/Westerner Reps In NDDC Is An Oppression Of Minority Ethnic Group

Francis Tayor

Warri_____ A Niger Delta human rights group under the auspices of Concerned Citizens For Izon-ebe Development (CCFID), has called on President Muhammadu Buhari and the National Assembly to as a matter of urgency review the NDDC establishment Act, in order to remove the clause that make provision for the representation of Northerners and Westerners in the commission.

The group in a Press Statement signed by its National President, Comrade Oyinbi Onduku stressed that, the Inclusion of Northerners and Westerners Reps in the board of NDDC is a deliberate oppression of minority ethnic group by the majority ethnic groups in Nigeria.

In his reaction, Comrade Onduku stated that; " In a government whereby injustice becomes law, the people have a duty to resist that government. The National Assembly should as a matter of urgency, review the NDDC establishment Act in order to ensure peace, fairness and justice in Nigeria."

According to Onduku ," There is no common sense whereby a Northerner and Westerner who have nothing to do with Niger Delta development affairs are forcefully imbedded in the establishment of NDDC Act, just because the Hausa's and Yoruba's are the majority ethnic groups in the National Assembly. If l may ask, whose interest is the Hausa or Yoruba man protecting in NDDC ? This is a misplaced priority, waist of Niger Delta Peoples resources and oppression of the minority ethnic group in the highest order. "

" Onduku further stressed that, the inclusion of Northerners and Westerners reps in a commission specifically established for the development of a particular region due to marginalization, simply signifies a deliberate oppression and injustice against the Niger Delta people by the Hausa-Fulanis and the Yoruba's.

We therefore, call on President Muhammadu Buhari, the Senate President, Sen.Ahmed Lawal and the Speaker House of Reps, Hon. Femi Gbajabiamila to as a matter of urgency, and  for the interest of peace to reign in the Niger Delta region, to quickly review the Act to remove the clause of Northerners and Westerners representatives in the board of NDDC, Comrade Onduku stated."

Marginalization: Opuama, Tsekelewu-Polobubo Communities In Warri North Cries Out For Help, Appeals To Governor Okowa To Provide Pipe borne Water, Hospital, Market, Teachers, Transportation, Others

Marginalization: Opuama, Tsekelewu-Polobubo Communities In Warri North Cries Out For Help, Appeals To Governor Okowa To Provide Pipe borne Water, Hospital, Market, Teachers, Transportation, Others

Francis Tayor

Warri______ The Senior Special Assistant (SSA) to the Delta State Government on Security, distinguished Comrade Daniel Pere Ezekiel has charged Chevron and other oil multinationals operating in Egbema Kingdom and environs to help government of the state to build peace in Warri North, so as to fast track development in the area.

The SSA further urges Egbema youths to remain peaceful and ensure that they channel their grievances and needs to the governor through lawful means, stressing that development can not strive in an atmosphere of chaos.

The Senior Special Assistant made the statement yesterday 28th August, 2019 at Opuama, Sekelewu-Polobubo Communities in a Town Hall meeting to say thank you for their support to the Delta State government, stressing that His Excellency, Senator Dr.lfeanyi Okowa  is committed to the development, peace and security of lives and property in the state.

In his words, Comrade Ezekiel said;" I have come here to say thank you for your support in my life. I come to familiarise with you that your son is now the Senior Special Assistant SSA, to the governor of Delta State on Security. l succeeded because you stood firmly behind me. I still need your prayers, motivation and cooperation to succeed in my new assignment."

" l want us to work in synergy. My boss governor Okowa is committed to the development of Egbema Kingdom. I want you people to maintain the existing peace and constructively approach the state government of your needs and challenges. Until you bring your problem forward, His Excellency may not be aware of it.

I promise you of further engagements of this kind as we progress, but we must be united and peaceful to achieve our collective goals. The issues of Chevron Well fire which polluted our waters, lands and air of host and impacted communities should be handled with all seriousness. Oil companies that don't want to cooperate with you people, Delta State government will prevail on them to ensure total compliance and to do the needful. Once again, l thank you for your support of the Delta State government and understanding, Comrade Ezekiel stated."

In their responses, speaking on behalf of the Communities, Mr.Toru Dick welcome the visiting SSA and his team to Opuama. He said; " our saviour has come and we need to support him to succeed in his new assignment. We thank Hon Alhaji Omoko who build the community Town Hall for us. Now you are been appointed as SSA, we pray you use your good office to attract development to our community and  engage our youths meaningfully. We lack portable drinking water. Our youths, women, children and elders needs empowerment, he stated."

Also speaking, the eldest man of Opuama Town, Chief Lobo Julius thank the SSA for the visit. " The major problem we are facing here is unavailability of portable drinking water. We have clinic here but there is no Doctor and Nurses to attend to our sick people. We also don't have network to talk on phone. Help us with mtn or glo network my son. l am an elderly man, tell the government to take care of me because l can't go to fish neither to work at my age. The Opuama people are very happy for your appointment. Help us to attract development to the community, Pa Lobo stated."

Speaking on behalf of the women, Mrs.Caroline Moses congratulates the SSA for his appointment. She appealed to the Delta State government to bring market to Opuama Community. " We also need women empowerment programs. Our women are tired of cutting fire woods, help us to bring Nurses to our clinic to treat our sick people. We need adult school to educate our people because we lack education, she stated."

Responding on behalf of the youths, Comrade Japheth Loboh thank the SSA for the visit. " We want Sand filling of our community because we are suffering of flood. Opuama is one of the ancient communities in Egbema Kingdom. We have Chevron and NPDC Shell working in our land, but yet nothing to show for it in our community. Help us to use your office to fight for us, he stated."

At polobubo-Sekelewu Community, Pa Pabuloubo Dabo, the Amakosuowei pray for the SSA good health and wisdom to serve his people well.

Speaking on behalf of the community, leader Morgan Oniyeburuta thank the SSA for coming to share their problems in order to profer solution. He said;" our community is seriously facing flood problem. The recent Chevron Well head fire incident infected a lot of sickness to our people. We cannot fish, our people died of cholera as result of the fire incident. We called on governor Okowa to ask Chevron to pay us compensation for the damages caused by their well head. We need adequate scholarship for our students to study. We need empowerment of our youths and women. Help us to tell our governor to carnalized our shallow river.We need communication network help us, Mr.Morgan stressed."

In his reaction, the Egbema National Youth PRO, Comrade Governor Ekpokeme Stephen appeal to Governor Okowa to provide water transportation system to lessen the high rate of transport fare they suffer in the hands of private commercial transporters in the riverine areas.
While Mr.Gabriel appeals to governor Okowa to provide adequate health care centre for Sekelewu community.

However, the SSA appreciated his people for the warm reception and assure them to table their problems before the governor. " l believe our governor Okowa is a listening man and he will not disappoint them. " I know what my people are suffering. It was as result of my advocacy of our problems that led to my  imprisonment.

My fathers, mothers, sisters  and brothers, l have heard all you have said. Between now and Monday next week, l will present this issues to the governor my boss. He will squarely address them one after the other. I charged us to be peaceful so that our governor can bring development to our communities. Call me at any point in time, l will respond to you. Once again, l thank you for opening your heart to welcome me and my team, thank you my people, the statement adds.'

SSA On Security, Comrade Daniel Ezekiel Urges Oil Multinationals To Build Peace ln Warri North, Assures Governor Okowa's Commitment To Develop Egbema Kingdom

SSA On Security, Comrade Daniel Ezekiel Urges Oil Multinationals To Build Peace ln Warri North, Assures Governor Okowa's Commitment To Develop Egbema Kingdom

As Egbema People Cries Out For Pipe borne Water, Hospital, Education, Transportation, Others

Francis Tayor

Warri______ The Senior Special Assistant (SSA) to the Delta State Government on Security, distinguished Comrade Daniel Pere Ezekiel has charged Chevron and other oil multinationals operating in Egbema Kingdom and environs to help government of the state to build peace in Warri North, so as to fast track development in the area.

The SSA further urges Egbema youths to remain peaceful and ensure that they channel their grievances and needs to the governor through lawful means, stressing that development can not strive in an atmosphere of chaos.

The Senior Special Assistant made the statement yesterday 28th August, 2019 at Opuama, Sekelewu-Polobubo Communities in a Town Hall meeting to say thank you for their support to the Delta State government, stressing that His Excellency, Senator Dr.lfeanyi Okowa  is committed to the development, peace and security of lives and property in the state.

In his words, Comrade Ezekiel said;" I have come here to say thank you for your support in my life. I come to familiarise with you that your son is now the Senior Special Assistant SSA, to the governor of Delta State on Security. l succeeded because you stood firmly behind me. I still need your prayers, motivation and cooperation to succeed in my new assignment."

" l want us to work in synergy. My boss governor Okowa is committed to the development of Egbema Kingdom. I want you people to maintain the existing peace and constructively approach the state government of your needs and challenges. Until you bring your problem forward, His Excellency may not be aware of it.

I promise you of further engagements of this kind as we progress, but we must be united and peaceful to achieve our collective goals. The issues of Chevron Well fire which polluted our waters, lands and air of host and impacted communities should be handled with all seriousness. Oil companies that don't want to cooperate with you people, Delta State government will prevail on them to ensure total compliance and to do the needful. Once again, l thank you for your support of the Delta State government and understanding, Comrade Ezekiel stated."

In their responses, speaking on behalf of the Communities, Mr.Toru Dick welcome the visiting SSA and his team to Opuama. He said; " our saviour has come and we need to support him to succeed in his new assignment. We thank Hon Alhaji Omoko who build the community Town Hall for us. Now you are been appointed as SSA, we pray you use your good office to attract development to our community and  engage our youths meaningfully. We lack portable drinking water. Our youths, women, children and elders needs empowerment, he stated."

Also speaking, the eldest man of Opuama Town, Chief Lobo Julius thank the SSA for the visit. " The major problem we are facing here is unavailability of portable drinking water. We have clinic here but there is no Doctor and Nurses to attend to our sick people. We also don't have network to talk on phone. Help us with mtn or glo network my son. l am an elderly man, tell the government to take care of me because l can't go to fish neither to work at my age. The Opuama people are very happy for your appointment. Help us to attract development to the community, Pa Lobo stated."

Speaking on behalf of the women, Mrs.Caroline Moses congratulates the SSA for his appointment. She appealed to the Delta State government to bring market to Opuama Community. " We also need women empowerment programs. Our women are tired of cutting fire woods, help us to bring Nurses to our clinic to treat our sick people. We need adult school to educate our people because we lack education, she stated."

Responding on behalf of the youths, Comrade Japheth Loboh thank the SSA for the visit. " We want Sand filling of our community because we are suffering of flood. Opuama is one of the ancient communities in Egbema Kingdom. We have Chevron and NPDC Shell working in our land, but yet nothing to show for it in our community. Help us to use your office to fight for us, he stated."

At polobubo-Sekelewu Community, Pa Pabuloubo Dabo, the Amakosuowei pray for the SSA good health and wisdom to serve his people well.

Speaking on behalf of the community, leader Morgan Oniyeburuta thank the SSA for coming to share their problems in order to profer solution. He said;" our community is seriously facing flood problem. The recent Chevron Well head fire incident infected a lot of sickness to our people. We cannot fish, our people died of cholera as result of the fire incident. We called on governor Okowa to ask Chevron to pay us compensation for the damages caused by their well head. We need adequate scholarship for our students to study. We need empowerment of our youths and women. Help us to tell our governor to carnalized our shallow river.We need communication network help us, Mr.Morgan stressed."

In his reaction, the Egbema National Youth PRO, Comrade Governor Ekpokeme Stephen appeal to Governor Okowa to provide water transportation system to lessen the high rate of transport fare they suffer in the hands of private commercial transporters in the riverine areas.
While Mr.Gabriel appeals to governor Okowa to provide adequate health care centre for Sekelewu community.

However, the SSA appreciated his people for the warm reception and assure them to table their problems before the governor. " l believe our governor Okowa is a listening man and he will not disappoint them. " I know what my people are suffering. It was as result of my advocacy of our problems that led to my  imprisonment.

My fathers, mothers, sisters  and brothers, l have heard all you have said. Between now and Monday next week, l will present this issues to the governor my boss. He will squarely address them one after the other. I charged us to be peaceful so that our governor can bring development to our communities. Call me at any point in time, l will respond to you. Once again, l thank you for opening your heart to welcome me and my team, thank you my people, the statement adds.'

SSA On Security, Comrade Daniel Ezekiel Urges Oil Multinationals To Build Peace ln Warri North, Assures Governor Okowa's Commitment To Develop Egbema Kingdom

SSA On Security, Comrade Daniel Ezekiel Urges Oil Multinationals To Build Peace ln Warri North, Assures Governor Okowa's Commitment To Develop Egbema Kingdom

As Egbema People Cries Out For Pipe borne Water, Hospital, Education, Transportation, Others

Francis Tayor

Warri______ The Senior Special Assistant (SSA) to the Delta State Government on Security, distinguished Comrade Daniel Pere Ezekiel has charged Chevron and other oil multinationals operating in Egbema Kingdom and environs to help government of the state to build peace in Warri North, so as to fast track development in the area.

The SSA further urges Egbema youths to remain peaceful and ensure that they channel their grievances and needs to the governor through lawful means, stressing that development can not strive in an atmosphere of chaos.

The Senior Special Assistant made the statement yesterday 28th August, 2019 at Opuama, Sekelewu-Polobubo Communities in a Town Hall meeting to say thank you for their support to the Delta State government, stressing that His Excellency, Senator Dr.lfeanyi Okowa  is committed to the development, peace and security of lives and property in the state.

In his words, Comrade Ezekiel said;" I have come here to say thank you for your support in my life. I come to familiarise with you that your son is now the Senior Special Assistant SSA, to the governor of Delta State on Security. l succeeded because you stood firmly behind me. I still need your prayers, motivation and cooperation to succeed in my new assignment."

" l want us to work in synergy. My boss governor Okowa is committed to the development of Egbema Kingdom. I want you people to maintain the existing peace and constructively approach the state government of your needs and challenges. Until you bring your problem forward, His Excellency may not be aware of it.

I promise you of further engagements of this kind as we progress, but we must be united and peaceful to achieve our collective goals. The issues of Chevron Well fire which polluted our waters, lands and air of host and impacted communities should be handled with all seriousness. Oil companies that don't want to cooperate with you people, Delta State government will prevail on them to ensure total compliance and to do the needful. Once again, l thank you for your support of the Delta State government and understanding, Comrade Ezekiel stated."

In their responses, speaking on behalf of the Communities, Mr.Toru Dick welcome the visiting SSA and his team to Opuama. He said; " our saviour has come and we need to support him to succeed in his new assignment. We thank Hon Alhaji Omoko who build the community Town Hall for us. Now you are been appointed as SSA, we pray you use your good office to attract development to our community and  engage our youths meaningfully. We lack portable drinking water. Our youths, women, children and elders needs empowerment, he stated."

Also speaking, the eldest man of Opuama Town, Chief Lobo Julius thank the SSA for the visit. " The major problem we are facing here is unavailability of portable drinking water. We have clinic here but there is no Doctor and Nurses to attend to our sick people. We also don't have network to talk on phone. Help us with mtn or glo network my son. l am an elderly man, tell the government to take care of me because l can't go to fish neither to work at my age. The Opuama people are very happy for your appointment. Help us to attract development to the community, Pa Lobo stated."

Speaking on behalf of the women, Mrs.Caroline Moses congratulates the SSA for his appointment. She appealed to the Delta State government to bring market to Opuama Community. " We also need women empowerment programs. Our women are tired of cutting fire woods, help us to bring Nurses to our clinic to treat our sick people. We need adult school to educate our people because we lack education, she stated."

Responding on behalf of the youths, Comrade Japheth Loboh thank the SSA for the visit. " We want Sand filling of our community because we are suffering of flood. Opuama is one of the ancient communities in Egbema Kingdom. We have Chevron and NPDC Shell working in our land, but yet nothing to show for it in our community. Help us to use your office to fight for us, he stated."

At polobubo-Sekelewu Community, Pa Pabuloubo Dabo, the Amakosuowei pray for the SSA good health and wisdom to serve his people well.

Speaking on behalf of the community, leader Morgan Oniyeburuta thank the SSA for coming to share their problems in order to profer solution. He said;" our community is seriously facing flood problem. The recent Chevron Well head fire incident infected a lot of sickness to our people. We cannot fish, our people died of cholera as result of the fire incident. We called on governor Okowa to ask Chevron to pay us compensation for the damages caused by their well head. We need adequate scholarship for our students to study. We need empowerment of our youths and women. Help us to tell our governor to carnalized our shallow river.We need communication network help us, Mr.Morgan stressed."

In his reaction, the Egbema National Youth PRO, Comrade Governor Ekpokeme Stephen appeal to Governor Okowa to provide water transportation system to lessen the high rate of transport fare they suffer in the hands of private commercial transporters in the riverine areas.
While Mr.Gabriel appeals to governor Okowa to provide adequate health care centre for Sekelewu community.

However, the SSA appreciated his people for the warm reception and assure them to table their problems before the governor. " l believe our governor Okowa is a listening man and he will not disappoint them. " I know what my people are suffering. It was as result of my advocacy of our problems that led to my  imprisonment.

My fathers, mothers, sisters  and brothers, l have heard all you have said. Between now and Monday next week, l will present this issues to the governor my boss. He will squarely address them one after the other. I charged us to be peaceful so that our governor can bring development to our communities. Call me at any point in time, l will respond to you. Once again, l thank you for opening your heart to welcome me and my team, thank you my people, the statement adds.'

Delta State Head Of Service, Reginald Bayoko Assures Workers Of Govt Support In Training, Proper Placement, Career Progression

Delta State Head Of Service, Reginald Bayoko Assures Workers Of Govt Support In Training, Proper Placement, Career Progression

Oyinbi Onduku

Asaba____ The Delta State Head of Service (HoS), Mr.Reginald Bayoko mni, has assured workers of government support in training, proper placement and career progression to enhance performance in the civil service.

Mr.Bayoko gave the assurance yesterday 27th August when the National President, Chartered Institute of Taxation of Nigeria (CITN), Dame Gladys Olajumoke Simplice and other members of CITN paid him a courtesy visit in his office at Asaba.

The Head of Service promised to make recommendation to Governor Ifeanyi Okowa towards ensuring that members of the institute who are in the state civil service were sponsored to programmes for their professional development to enhance their competence and performance.

Earlier, the National President of the institute, Dame Gladys Olajumoke Simplice said that they were in the HOS office to inform him of the institute’s mandatory Professional Training Programme (MPTP) holding in Asaba tomorrow, for members and non-members.

According to her, programme was in line with the Institutes mandate to provide quality manpower for the Nigeria Tax system and to ensure they that were up to date on development in the profession. Dame Simplice noted that the training which is held in rotation in locations across the country had provided a lot of opportunities for members to be trained.

She said that the institute had established relationship with regional and international organizations and thanked the HOS for obliging them the opportunity of the visit despite the short notice.

Present during the visit were the Permanent Secretary, Office of the Head of Service, Mr Frank Isume, the Chairman CITN Asaba and District Society, Mrs Juliet Uwejeyan and other members of the institute.

Shocking As President Buhari Newly Constituted NDDC Board Includes; North-East, North-West , South-West Representatives...Orders Prof.Brambaifa To Hand Over Immediately

Shocking As President Buhari Newly Constituted NDDC Board Includes; North-East, North-West , South-West Representatives...Orders Prof.Brambaifa To Hand Over Immediately

Francis Tayor

Abuja_____ President Muhammadu Buhari has constituted a new management board of the Niger Delta Development Commission NDDC, with Dr.Pius Odubu from Edo State as Chairman, Mr.Bernard Okumagba from Delta as Managing Director and others.

Surprisingly, for the first time the composition of the board includes North-East, North-West and South-West as members to represent the three regions.

It will interest the general public to note that, the commission was specifically established by former President of Nigeria, Chief.Olusegun Obasanjo to fast track infrastructural development in the underdeveloped oil producing nine States in the South-South Niger Delta region.

However, the latest inclusion of North-West, North-East and South-West reps in the commission is not far fetch from the recent discovery of oil in Lagos state and some part of Northern Nigeria.

The newly confirmed and approved composition of the Board of the Niger Delta Development Commission (NDDC) made up of the following persons ;

S/N Position Name State

1 Chairman Dr.Pius Odubu Edo

2  Managing Director Bernard O.Okumagba Delta

3  Executive Director Projects Engr.Otobong Ndem Akwa Ibom

4  Executive Director Finance & Admin. Maxwell Okoh Bayelsa

5 Delta Rep Prophet Jones Erue Delta

6  Edo Rep Chief Victor Ekhatar Edo

7  Rivers Rep Dr. Joy Yimebe Nunieh Rivers

8 Abia Rep Nwogu Nwogu Abia

9 Bayelsa Rep Theodore A. Allison Bayelsa

10 Akwa Ibom Rep Victor Antai Akwa Ibom

11 Cross River Rep Maurice Effiwatt Cross River

12 Ondo Rep Olugbenga Elema Ondo

13 Imo Rep Hon. Uchegbu Chidiebere Kyrian Imo

14 Northwest Rep Aisha Murtala Muhammed Kano

15 Northeast Rep Ardo Zubairu Adamawa

16 Southwest Rep Engr. Badmus Mutalib Lagos

2.  The interim management headed by Prof. Nelson Brambaifa has been directed to hand-over to the most senior Director in the Commission.

3. The Chairman and members of the newly composed Governing Board are by this release invited to the Office of the Secretary to the Government of the Federation on Monday, 2nd September, 2019 at 2.00 p.m for proper documentation and briefing. They are to come along with their updated CVs and valid identification.

Olusegun A. Adekunle, Esq, (KJW)
Permanent Secretary (General Services Office)
for: Secretary to the Government of the Federation.

Delta At 28: Put Smiles On Faces Of Coastal Communities To Join Celebration, Mulade Tells Okowa.. Urges Him To Create CADA For Riverine People

Delta At 28: Put Smiles On Faces Of Coastal Communities To Join Celebration, Mulade Tells Okowa.. Urges Him To Create CADA For Riverine People

Francis Tayor

Asaba_____ A Community leader and Development advocate, Comrade Mulade Sheriff has implored the Delta State Governor, Senator Dr Ifeanyi Okowa to ensure the urgent development of coastal communities for them to have something to celebrate comes 27 August 2020.

Comrade Mulade made the call in Asaba during the occasion to Mark Delta State at 28, urging the state government to give Deltans especially those in the riverine communities a valid reason to celebrate.

According to him, 2019 that made a political history in the state and the country is yet to witness a sustainable development.

He stated that coastal communities remains underdeveloped, neglected, abandoned and ignored, saying that the Ijaws, Isokos, Itsekiris are in need of sustainable template for infrastructural development across the Riverine areas.

He urged Governor Okowa to give the impoverished coastal communities their own agency, saying that the   people have been grappling with infrastructural deficit for too long.

He added that 28 years is long enough for a Child to become a productive adult as the State is overdue at 28 to have most of the rural communities in the coastal areas linked to some cities that enjoys relative development, insisting that the abandoned and neglected communities remains the economic power of the state and Nigeria.

He also called for collaboration among the various stakeholders in the Delta, saying: “It is quite important that we pay attention to the developmental needs of our communities and be fair when rating the performance of any governor, Mulade stated."

Amnesty: Ex-Agitators To President Buhari, Fire Charles Dokubo, Peter Jack, Chief Brown Now, Says The Trio Are Fraud, Looters,Thieves That Manipulates ln The Office

Amnesty: Ex-Agitators To President Buhari, Fire Charles Dokubo, Peter Jack, Chief Brown Now,  Says The Trio Are Fraud, Looters,Thieves That Manipulates ln The Office

Francis Tayor

Niger Delta Ex-agitators has called on President Muhammadu Buhari to fire the Presidential Amnesty Coordinator, Prof.Charles Quaker Dokubo, alongside Mr.Peter Jack and Chief Brown immediately for shortchanging the real Amnesty beneficiaries to their selfish interest in the office.

The ex-agitators also charged Peter Ajube to deploy all the Amnesty delegates that wrote application for sponsorship in the next academic session, stressing that failure to do that before the end of this month August will be tantamount to breach of Peace in the Nicer Delta.

They further called on the Vice President, Prof. Yemi Osinbajo, the Senate President, Sen. Armed Lawal and the Speaker House of Reps, Hon.Femi Gbajabiamila to as a matter of urgency address the lingering problem between ex-agitators and the Amnesty office or else, expect a massive peaceful protest at National Assembly premises by the end of this month.

Speaking to *NDM News Xclusive* in Warri, the ex-agitators said; " We the Niger Delta ex-agitators hereby use this great opportunity to call on President Muhammadu Buhari, the Vice President Yemi Osibanjo, the Senate President Sen. Armed Lawal and the Speaker House of Reps,Hon. Femi Gbajabiamila.

We also called on the National Security Adviser that Prof Charles Quaker Dokubo is not capable to handle the Amnesty programme.

To sustain peace in Niger Delta, we the ex-agitators that has the intention to go to school hereby call for the immediate removal of Charles Quaker Dokubo, the Head of Database, Peter Jack and Chief Brown. These people are the enemies of Niger Delta. The Amnesty programme was established to support anyone that has the intention of going to school and also help Niger Deltans. According to reliable information, Chief Brown, Peter Jack and Charles Quaker Dokubo entered a meeting and concluded that we will not be deployed to school with our bush names but rather real names."

According to them, " The day we came out of the creek to lay down our arms, we were advised by our leaders not to use our real names for this amnesty that if we do, we cannot use our certificate to travel abroad or even do anything with it because the main ideology is that we will be seen as criminals, hoodlums and thieves.

These three persons came together and said we can not be deployed. Now, what they are pushing us to do is to return back to the creeks and resume our vandalism and pick up from where we stopped. Right now, they do not want the progress of we Niger Deltans so we call on the President for their immediate removal as this will not only help us but also Niger Delta as a whole in all ramifications. And we hereby call on Peter Ajube that from now till the end of August, we want all the delegates who wrote application for sponsorship to be deployed this academic session.

If that's not done, we will storm National Assembly for a peaceful protest. We thought that the office is to favour Niger Delta youths but we never knew it only favours married women with big waist. Charles Quaker Dokubo is a fraud, a looter and a thief. He is worse than Paul Boroh. We thought you're there to favour us but you just want to deprive us of our right and shortchange our names.

We need someone that is part of the struggle to take over that office because Quaker Dokubo is not qualified. Enough is enough. Chief Brown must go. He is one of the confusionist in that office. Peter Jack and also Charles Quaker Dokubo should also go too. They don't have and haven't created any impact on Niger Deltans, the statement adds."

Breaking: ljaw Nation Lost Another Music Maestro Agbeotu Teiyebo To The Cold Hands Of Death, As Funororo Enarebo Mourn's Teiyebo Passage

Breaking: ljaw Nation Lost Another Music Maestro Agbeotu Teiyebo To The Cold Hands Of Death, As Funororo Enarebo Mourn's Teiyebo Passage

Francis Tayor

Warri______ The sad news of the passage to eternal glory of Hon. Agbeotu Teiyebo yesterday Sunday 25th August, 2019 has drove ljaw Nation into mourning, considering the ljaw music lcon enormous contributions towards protecting and preservation of ljaw culture through music.

The late music lcon was among the three top ljaw music giants including, late King Robert Ebizimor, late Bestman Doupere that thrills ljaw Nation musically in the 70s, 80s and 90s.

Late Teiyebo hails from Ojobo Community in Burutu local government area of Delta State. He died yesterday after a protracted illness.

Mourning his demise, a Bomadi based legal practitioner, Barr. Funororo Enarebo described late Teiyebo death as a colossal lost to ljaw Nation, and the music world in particular.

In his words, Barr. Funororo said; " Just very early yesterday 25th August, 2019, we lost a great musician Hon. Agbeotu Teyeibo a true Izon music giant .He left an impressive musical legacy  through his virtuoso talent and eccentric onstage antics.

Whether or not you're a fan of Agbeotu Teiyeibo, it's impossible to dispute that he was integral in promoting the Izon  sounds of the '70s ,80s and the 90s.

What we're experiencing is the passing of an, entire generation of true artists – men who worked within the medium of music the way a sculptor works in marble.

When I heard the news about Agbeotu Teiyeibo's death, I didn't think of his influence on our Izon  music. Instead, the news took me to the garage of my secondary school days at Ojobo where I spent most of my time in his house with his son Kennedy Teiyeibo  coupled with his fatherly advice.

The grief that accompanies personal loss is profound. Losing someone close to you drains the joy out of life in a way that can never adequately be articulated; it can only be experienced.

When a favorite musician dies, their void affects us in an abstract way similar to how their music speaks to us: it's universal but inherently personal.

Late Hon.Agbeotu Teiyeibo was more or less like a father. Though, he is dead but he lives.  My heartfelt condolences to my very good friend turned brother Kennedy Teiyeibo and the family, the statement adds."

REST ON THE MUSIC MAESTRO.

Amb.Mulade Appeals To Gov Okowa, Upgrade Riverine Schools To Technical Colleges, Says Technical Education Will End Restiveness ln Delta State

Amb.Mulade Appeals To Gov Okowa, Upgrade Riverine Schools To Technical Colleges, Says Technical Education Will End Restiveness ln Delta State

Francis Tayor

Warri______ A Delta born human rights activist, Comrade Sheriff Mulade has appealed to Governor Ifeanyi Okowa to upgrade old Grammar Schools in the riverine communities to technical colleges so as to reduce restiveness among youths in such areas.

Comrade Mulade, an indigene of Gbaramatu Kingdom in Warri South West LGA, made the call in Warri saying that intellectual resources in the coastal communities can develop the State if well harnessed.

He particularly appealed to Governor Okowa to upgrade Gbaraun Grammar School, Oporoza, and Ogidigben Grammar School, Ogidigben both in Warri South West LGA, as well as Gbokoda Grammar School, Gbokoda, Tsekelewo Grammar School, Tsekelewo, both in Warri North LGA, plus Ogulagua Grammar School, Ogulagha and Ayakoromor Grammar School, Ayakoromor both in Burutu LGA of the State.

The environmental and human rights advocate described technical education as a panacea to unemployment, as it will help to create a better society for youths in the State. He urged the State Governor to keep to his campaign promise of giving a high premium to technical and vocational education in order to expand the frontiers of employment generation and wealth creation in the State.

Comrade Mulade asserted that technical education showcases technical knowledge and vocational skills in terms of innovation and production, and called for the provision of modern infrastructure and equipment for technical colleges and vocational training centres in the State.

Birthday Felicitation: Senator James Manager Congratulates Mrs.Nora Akporeha At 50th, Describes Her As A Pillar

Birthday Felicitation: Senator James Manager Congratulates Mrs.Nora Akporeha At 50th, Describes Her As A Pillar

Francis Tayor

Warri ______ The member representing Delta South Senatorial District in the National Assembly, Federal Republic of Nigeria, distinguished Senator James Ebiowou Manager has join other well wishers all over the world to felicitate with the wife of the National President of NUPENG, Comrade Mrs.Williams Nora Akporeha on her Golden Jubilee 50th Birthday Anniversary, describing her as a pillar who stood firm by her husband to attained the height he is today.

Senator Manager send the congratulatory message today through Hon.Paul Kurugbe, who represented him as the Special Guest of honour at the reception that took place at KFT Event Place, Warri.

Hon.Kurugbe stressed that Mrs.Nora Akporeha is a pillar and super woman with a heart of gold that deserves everyday celebration by friends and well wishers.
He wished her good health, long life and prosperity to continue aged in grace and abundance, the statement adds.

However, the delegation and entourage of the Special Guest of honour, distinguished Senator James Manager was ably led by Hon.Paul Kurugbe. Others among the entourage includes; Comrade Ebi Agbor, Hon.Christopher Oporoza, Mr.Pascal Ekemienfa, Mrs.Nelly Kurugbe and Mrs.Garen-ere Agbeotu respectively.

Meanwhile, it will interest you to note that the Birthday celebration begins with a Thanksgiving Service at the Assumption Catholic Church, ldama, Warri. Thereafter, reception follows at the KFT Event Place, where all invited guests where given a VIP treatment.

Adding more colour to the event was when the popular Lagos based Warri born talented artist, Olorogun Daddy Showky, who sieged the central stage to thrill the guests to their satisfaction with his hit song titled, ' Somebody Calling My Name Showky, and Diana'.

The occasion attracted dignitary of personalities from all works of life,  including; Chief.Mike Okiro, former IG Nigeria Police Force, Sen. Ighoyota Amori, Comr. Mike Okene, Princess Beauty Perekeme, Delta State Treasurer NUPENG, Mrs.Braduce Angozi, Hon.Peter Akpatason, member House of Representative, Alhaji Bala Uti, who was the Chairman of the occasion, Chief.Omimi and host others.

Neglect Of Ward 7 Appointment, Complete Ayakoromo Bridge For Us, Group Tells Okowa

Neglect Of Ward 7 Appointment, Complete Ayakoromo Bridge For Us, Group Tells Okowa

Francis Tayor

Burutu_______ The Concerned Citizens For Izon-Ebe Development (CCFID) has charged the Executive Governor of Delta State, His Excellency, Senator (Dr.) Ifeanyi Arthur Okowa to complete Ayakoromo bridge project despite the governor's deliberate neglect of the people for appointment into his cabinet.

The group made the call in Ayakoromo yesterday 23rd August, 2019 during a visit at the site, expressed displeasure over the sorrow state and epileptic nature of the bridge project.

Speaking to journalists, the National President of the group, Comrade Oyinbi Onduku lamented that despite the huged support and votes the people of Ward 7 Ayakoromo gave to Okowa during the 2019 election, what the governor can do is to deprived the people of appointment neither show seriousness to complete Ayakoromo bridge project.

According to Comrade Onduku, " The Ayakoromo bridge was awarded in 2013 by the immediate past governor of Delta State, His Excellency, Dr.Emmanuel Ewetan Uduaghan. But unfortunately the project has suffered some level of set back due to lack of Political Will and financial commitment by the present government. It would be a thing of joy and honour for governor Okowa to complete the bridge project in order to take the glory for his administration."

" We therefore, urged the SMART Governor of Delta State, His Excellency, Senator (Dr.) Ifeanyi Arthur Okowa to show some seriousness by releasing reasonable amount of fund for the contractor to complete the bridge in a shortest possible time.

The bridge project when completed, will connect road network to Okrika, Furukama,Ezebiri,Gekebo Obotebe,Burutu,Odimodi, Ogulagha and other neighbouring riverine communities both in Ughelli South, Bomadi and Warri South-West local government areas, the group stated."

Group Charges Asupa, Pullah To Wake Up In Legislative Business, Commends Guwor, Ighrakpata, Oviejitobor For Legislative Sagacity

Group Charges Asupa, Pullah To Wake Up In Legislative Business, Commends Guwor, Ighrakpata, Oviejitobor For Legislative Sagacity

....Says Ayakoromo Bridge, Kiagbodo Agbodobiri Road, Ogbobagbene Ojobo Road Needs Attention

Francis Tayor

Burutu_____ A social cultural political interest group under the auspices of Concerned Citizens For lzon-Ebe Development (CCFID), has urged the members representing Burutu North and South Constituencies in the Delta State House of Assembly, Hon.Asupa Forteta and Hon.Pullah Ekpotuayerin to wake up their legislative business, stressing that the duo should start projecting the problems facing the people of Burutu before the Delta State government and other development agencies for attention.

The group also commended the members representing Warri South-West, Udu and Uvwie Constituencies in Delta State House of Assembly, Hon.Dennis Emomotimi Guwor, Hon.Uviejitobor Peter and Hon.Solomon Ighrakpata on their timely legislative alertness by drawing the attention of Delta State government, as well as other interventionist development agencies to the plight of their people.

The group in a Press Statement signed by its National Coordinator, Comrade Oyinbi Onduku said; " Most first time members in the State House of Assembly have started making case for their people. Why my Constituency reps are yet to speak for us. Is it that they don't know the problems of Burutu people? Burutu people urgently needs the completion of Ayakoromo bridge, so as to connect road network to Burutu. The road from Ogbobagbene to Ojobo, Kiagbodo to Agbodobiri road etc needs government attention."

" It is expected that, our elected representatives should earlier raise their voices before the state government in respect of the needs of their constituencies for prompt attention.

Incase Hon.Asupa and Hon.Pullah is not aware, the first time member representing Warri South-West Constituency, Hon. Guwor Emomotimi has started registering students for JAMB as Scholarship for his Constituency Education Support Programme.

What are the  programmes of Asupa and Pullah for Burutu Constituency students. They should start working, much is expected from them by Burutu people, Comrade Oyinbi stated. "

However,  It will interest the good people of Burutu to note that, yesterday Wednesday 21st August, 2019 after sitting in Asaba, the member representing Udu Constituency in the Delta State House of Assembly, Hon (Chief.) Peter Uviejitobor while addressing the Press, advocated for a bridge project across Enerhen River to connect Opete Community, as well as to control traffic and complement the aged long popular Udu bridge in Udu local government area.

Also, his Uvwie counterpart, Hon. Solomon Ighrakpata advocated for his people by charging the newly inaugurated Board of Warri, Uvwie and Environs Special Development Agency to quickly as a matter of urgency tackle the issue of dilapidated roads and epileptic power supply in the area.

But it was very unfortunate that, the members representing Burutu Constituencies dodge the Press, keep mute and nothing to say.

It was based on this ground, the group called on Hon.Asupa Forteta and Hon.Pullah Ekpotuayerin to as a matter of urgency wake up to be up and doing to exercise their legislative functions, the statement adds.

Breaking: Gov Dickson Endorses Timi Alaibe For Governor Bayelsa State

Breaking: Gov Dickson Endorses Timi Alaibe For Governor Bayelsa State

Francis Tayor

Yenagoa _____ Barely ten minutes ago, the Executive Governor of Bayelsa State, His Excellency, Barr. Dickson Henry Seriakede has unveiled his favorite candidate, Chief.Timi Alaibe to succeed him as the next governor of the State.

The public declaration take place at Creek Haven today shortly after  the governor meeting with some Peoples Democratic Party PDP, caucus in the state.

It will be recalled that, last weekend, His Excellency, Hon Henry Dickson promised to revealed his favorite aspirant this week and now the hour has come.

At the time of filing this report, there was a commotion in the city of Yenagoa as the favorite aspirant of the former President Dr.Goodluck Jonathan supporters where taking to the street in a protest against governor Dickson decision.

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Amb.Sheriff Mulade Congratulates 10 Newly Sworn-In Niger Deltans As Ministers, Says Much Is Expected From Them In Terms Of Development

Amb.Sheriff Mulade Congratulates 10 Newly Sworn-In Niger Deltans As Ministers, Says Much Is Expected From Them In Terms Of Development

Francis Tayor

Abuja_____ A Niger Delta development human and environmental rights advocate, Comrade Sheriff Mulade has congratulated the newly inaugurated Federal Cabinets, especially the Ministers appointed from  the Niger Delta Region.

Comrade Mulade who spoke with newsmen yesterday shortly after the inauguration of the Ministers at the Presidential Villa, Abuja, felicitated with Festus Keyamo (Delta), Timipere Sylvia (Bayelsa), Godswill Akpabio (Akwa Ibom), Rotimi Amaechi (Rivers), Osagie Ehanire and Clement Agba (Edo), Emeka Nwaduba (Imo), Godwin Jedi Agba (Cross Rivers), Tayo Alasoadura (Ondo), and Uchechukwu Samson Ogah (Abia), urging them to attract uncommon governance and development to the grassroots in the Niger Delta Region.

The ten Niger Deltans were among the 43 Ministers that were assigned portfolios and inaugurated by President Muhammadu Buhari in Abuja on Wednesday,  giving the oil rich region a sense of belonging and a display of an all inclusive Government.

The development activist noted that with the former Governor of Bayelsa State, Timipre Sylva as Minister of State for Petroleum, former Governor of Akwa Ibom State, Godswill Akpabio as Niger Delta Minister, Senior Advocate of Nigeria, SAN, Festus Keyamo as Minister of State for Niger Delta, former Governor and former Minister Rotimi Amaechi as Minister of Transportation, the Niger Delta Region is on the path of rapid physical and socio-economic development.

Comrade Mulade however stressed that much is expected from them as regards development in the region and Nigeria at large.

IYC, Bayelsa State Chapter Of Niger Delta Self-Determination Movement Endorses Comrade Sammy George For President 2020

IYC, Bayelsa State Chapter Of Niger Delta Self-Determination Movement Endorses Comrade Sammy George For President 2020

Francis Tayor

Yenagoa_____ As the 2020 Ijaw Youth Council (IYC) election is fast approaching, the Bayelsa State Chapter of Niger Delta Self-Determination Movement has also thrown their weight behind Comrade Sammy George to vie for the office of President IYC comes next year.

The group in a statement signed by its Chairman, Comrade Tony Oki stressed that, Comrade Sammy George is a material who has demonstrated his undying love for ljaw nation, thereby using his office as IYC Chairman Eastern Zone, in connection with ljaw Women of America (IWA) to influenced a laudable Solar Panneled Water Project to Opuama Kingdom, in Southern ljaw LGA, Bayelsa State.

It will be recalled that, this is making the second group to call on Comrade Sammy George to contest for lYC President after the Ijaw Youth Political Alliance has recently declared their unalloyed support for his candidature.

In his words, Comr.Oki said; " Sammy George in his love for Ijaw nation, was instrumental in using his good office to attract and encouraged the Ijaw women of America (IWA) to site a Solar Panneled Water Project in my Kingdom (Opuama). For this singular act, we are extremely grateful and ready to support him if he eventually listen to our call to contest."

" For all you have done and as a stand well Comrade General for empowering Ijaw youths and been a very dogged representative of the Ijaw people of Eastern Zone, I on behalf of the Niger Delta Self Determination Movement Bayelsa State Chapter, and the good  people of Opuama kingdom in Bayelsa State, I hereby called on Comrade Sammy George and endorsed him for the position of IYC president comes 2020.

Coalition Of Delta Ijaw Comrade Community Advocates For Legacy Projects From Ijaw Political Appointees

Coalition Of Delta Ijaw Comrade Community Advocates For Legacy Projects From Ijaw Political Appointees

...Demands Youth Engagement Programmes

Francis Tayor

Warri_____ A coalition of Delta Ijaw interest group has charged ljaw political appointees to lay a lasting legacy in their stay in office by attracting meaningful development to their constituencies.

The group led by Comrade Austin Ozobo give the charge on Monday 19th August, 2019 in Warri, during a courtesy call to the Executive Director Planning, Research and Statistics in the board of DESOPADEC, Comrade Shadrack Agediga, stressed that the development of ljaw Communities should be their top priority.

In his speech, Comrade Ozobo highlighted some of the challenges facing ljaw communities, especially the state of poor education infrastructures, lack of science teachers, water, electricity etc. " He further stated that the voices of Comrade community has yielded positive results in the state and Nigeria at large, but most of our political office holders has failed the people . We believe in your leadership capacity, and we hope you will use your office to attract development to the riverine communities."

" Ozobo reiterated that, we need more link roads like the ones in Sokebolor at Gbekebo, Obotebe, Ayakoromo, Okrika etc, in order to ease internal transportation among neighbouring villages in the riverine areas . He appealed to Hon Agediga to carry along the Comrade Community with his good office, Ozobo stated.

In her remark, the former woman leader IYC Western Zone, Comrade Tonbra Kasikoro congratulates Agediga on his appointment. She further appealed to the Executive Director to look into the poor primary health care centres in the riverine communities, as well as organize women empowerment programs to engage them meaningfully.

On his part, Comrade Ellington Ebakumo thank the Executive Director for the privilege to meet with the Comrade Community.   He appealed to Hon Agediga to try his best to empower the Comrade Community. Let there be some level of economic independence to those Comrades into meaningful business venture, like the media practitioners and entrepreneurs, so as to enable them strive in the society.

Finally, Comrade Timi Ogobiri the Meyor, appealed to the Executive Director, Hon Agediga to engage the Comrade Community through capacity building.

In his response, the Executive Director PRS, Comrade Shadrack Agediga appreciates the visit of the Comrades, describing it as very timely and at the right direction. He promises to protect the interest of ljaw development, and also assures the Comrade Community of his support whenever the need arises.

However, he only solicits for the maximum cooperation of the youths, and always approached him first if there is any problem to look into under his capacity, Agediga stated.

Just-In: Again, President Buhari Appoints Himself Petroleum Minister, Sworn-In Timipre Sylva As Minister For State, 43 Others

Just-In: Again, President Buhari Appoints Himself Petroleum Minister,  Sworn-In Timipre Sylva As Minister For State, 43 Others

Francis Tayor

Abuja____ President Buhari has finally inaugurated his cabinet nearly three months after he was sworn in for a second term.

President Muhammadu Buhari has inaugurated 43 ministers into the Federal Executive Council (FEC) for his second term administration.

The president presided over the inauguration ceremony that took place at the State House, Abuja on Wednesday, August 21, 2019.

The ministers took their oaths of office shortly after Boss Mustapha took his as the Secretary to the Government of the Federation who Buhari reappointed last month.

The president again reappointed himself the Minister of Petroleum Resources and sworn-in former Governor of Bayelsa State, Timipre Sylva as Minister for State Petroleum.

While delivering his remarks after the oaths of office, Buhari appealed to the ministers to work diligently to improve security, grow a diversified economy and fight corruption.

Below is a full list of the ministers and their portfolios:

portfolios are being updated in real-time

Uchechukwu Ogah - Minister of State Mines and Steel Development

Muhammad Bello - Minister of FCT

Godswill Akpabio - Minister of Niger Delta

Chris Ngige - Minister of Labour and Employment

Sharon Ikeazu - Minister of State for Environment

Adamu Adamu - Minister of Education

Mariam Katagum - Minister of Trade and Investment

Timipre Silva - Minister of State for Petroleum Resources

George Akume - Minister of Special Duties and International Affairs

Mustapha Shehuri - Minister of Agriculture and Rural Development

Goddy Agba - Minister of State for Power

Festus Keyamo - Minister of State for Niger Delta

Ogbonnaya Onu - Minister of Science and Technology

Osagie Ehanire - Minister of Health

Clement Agba - Minister of State for Budget and National Planning

Adeniyi Adebayo - Minister of Industry, Trade and Investment

Geoffery Onyeama - Minister of Foreign Affairs

Ali Isa Ibrahim Pantami - Minister of Communication

Emeka Nwajuba - Minister of State for Education

Suleiman Adamu - Minister of Water Resources

Zainab Ahmed - Minister of Finance

Mohammed Mahmoud - Minister of Environment

Sabo Nanono - Minister of Agriculture and Rural Development

Bashir Magashi - Minister of Defence

Hadi Sirika - Minister of Aviation

Abubakar Malami - Minister of Justice

Ramatu Tijani - Minister of State for FCT

Lai Mohammed - Minister of Communication and Culture

Gbemisola Saraki - Minister of State for Transportation

Babatunde Fashola - Minister of Works and Housing

Adeleke Mamora - Minister of State for Health

Mohammed Abdullahi - Minister of State for Science and Technology

Zubairu Dada - Minister of State for Foreign Affairs

Olamilekan Adegbite - Minister of Mines and Stell Development

Tayo Alasoadura - Minister of State for Labour and Employment

Rauf Aregbesola - Minister of Interior

Sunday Dare - Minister of Sports

Pauline Tallen - Minister of Women Affairs

Rotimi Amaechi - Minister of Transportation

Mohammed Dangadi - Minister of Police Affairs

Saleh Mamman - Minister of Power

Abubakar B. Aliyu - Minister of State for Works and Housing

Sadiya Umar Faruk - Minister of Humanitarian Affairs, Disaster Management and Social Development

Agediga Vows To Protect Ijaw Interest, As Coalition Of Delta Ijaw Comrade Community Advocates For Legacy Projects From Ijaw Political Appointees

Agediga Vows To Protect Ijaw Interest, As Coalition Of Delta Ijaw Comrade Community Advocates For Legacy Projects From Ijaw Political Appointees

...Demands Youth Engagement Programmes

Francis Tayor

Warri_____ A coalition of Delta Ijaw interest group has charged ljaw political appointees to lay a lasting legacy in their stay in office by attracting meaningful development to their constituencies.

The group led by Comrade Austin Ozobo give the charge on Monday 19th August, 2019 in Warri, during a courtesy call to the Executive Director Planning, Research and Statistics in the board of DESOPADEC, Comrade Shadrack Agediga, stressed that the development of ljaw Communities should be their top priority.

In his speech, Comrade Ozobo highlighted some of the challenges facing ljaw communities, especially the state of poor education infrastructures, lack of science teachers, water, electricity etc. " He further stated that the voices of Comrade community has yielded positive results in the state and Nigeria at large, but most of our political office holders has failed the people . We believe in your leadership capacity, and we hope you will use your office to attract development to the riverine communities."

" Ozobo reiterated that, we need more link roads like the ones in Sokebolor at Gbekebo, Obotebe, Ayakoromo, Okrika etc, in order to ease internal transportation among neighbouring villages in the riverine areas . He appealed to Hon Agediga to carry along the Comrade Community with his good office, Ozobo stated.

In her remark, the former woman leader IYC Western Zone, Comrade Tonbra Kasikoro congratulates Agediga on his appointment. She further appealed to the Executive Director to look into the poor primary health care centres in the riverine communities, as well as organize women empowerment programs to engage them meaningfully.

On his part, Comrade Ellington Ebakumo thank the Executive Director for the privilege to meet with the Comrade Community.   He appealed to Hon Agediga to try his best to empower the Comrade Community. Let there be some level of economic independence to those Comrades into meaningful business venture, like the media practitioners and entrepreneurs, so as to enable them strive in the society.

Finally, Comrade Timi Ogobiri the Meyor, appealed to the Executive Director, Hon Agediga to engage the Comrade Community through capacity building.

In his response, the Executive Director PRS, Comrade Shadrack Agediga appreciates the visit of the Comrades, describing it as very timely and at the right direction. He promises to protect the interest of ljaw development, and also assures the Comrade Community of his support whenever the need arises.

However, he only solicits for the maximum cooperation of the youths, and always approached him first if there is any problem to look into under his capacity, Agediga stated.

2020 IYC Election: Group Calls On Comrade Sammy George To Indicate Interest For The Office Of Presidency

2020 IYC Election: Group Calls On Comrade Sammy George To Indicate Interest For The Office Of Presidency

Francis Tayor

A head of 2020 Ijaw Youth Council (IYC) general election worldwide, an interest group under the aegis of ljaw Youth Political Alliance IYPA, has called on Comrade Sammy George to contest for the office of President in order to move Council to the next level.

The group in a statement signed by its National Coordinator, Comrade Ellington Bakumor, who also doubles as the Deputy Coordinator of Egbesu Brotherhood stressed that, the call became necessary owing to the facts that the incumbent IYC Chairman Eastern Zone have the spirit of ljaw interest at heart. His track records, as well as prompt response to the plight of ljaw Nation both at state and national level has paved him the way to succeed the current lYC President Barr Oweilaemi after his tenure.

According to Comrade Ellington said; " The Ijaw Youth Political Alliance calls on Sammy George to accept the call of Ijaws all over the world to run for the office of the President IYC, worldwide.
We have watched closely how Comrade Sammy George has stirred the affairs of Council in the Eastern Zone, and we dare say if not for people like Sammy George, Ijaw Youth Council would have been history in this critical times that we need it most."

" It is clear that Sammy George truly has the spirit of Ijaw at heart and it is only fair that he should be given the task for greater responsibility to take council to the next level. After given it much thought and critical consultations with the rank and file of IYPA, and in consultation with my higher self, I on behalf of the Ijaw Youth Political Alliance hereby Call on Comrade Sammy George and endorsed him for the position of IYC President comes 2020."

However, the group went further to call on the potential delegates in the forthcoming lYC election to think Ijaw nation first before their pockets, and let their votes reflect their unflinching love for Ijaw Nation by voting for Sammy George whom we all know deserves it, the statement adds.

IPDI To Announce Acting Spokesman Soon, Says Comrade Emma Keneware

IPDI To Announce Acting Spokesman Soon, Says Comrade Emma Keneware

Francis Tayor

WARRI_____The Ijaw People's Development Initiative, IPDI has said it would announce its acting spokesman for the interim soon as to allowed its current spokesman, Comrade Daniel Ezekiel who is now appointed as SSA to Delta State government to carried out his legitimate national assignments without any drag back.

This statement was made available to the press by Comrade Emma Keneware , acting Secretary of the group as he described Daniel Ezekiel as an illustrious son who had served the body,  Ijaw nation and Niger Delta at large merriteriously.

Emma, said the decision was unanimously taken by the group to enable, Comr. Daniel Ezekiel, the current spokesman of the group to work without restrictions in his new mandate.

He said Daniel Ezekiel remains a life member of the group,and that its tides with him remained cordial.

The group asserted that it would learn every needed advice to him to enable him succeed in his new assignments if the need arises.

DESOPADEC: Agediga Charges Stakeholders Of Host Communities Maximum Cooperation To Fast Track Development To Their Region

DESOPADEC: Agediga Charges Stakeholders Of Host Communities Maximum Cooperation To Fast Track  Development To Their Region

...Promises To Protect Ijaw Interest, Host Communities, Other Interest Groups

Francis Tayor

Warri_____ The Executive Director of Planning, Research and Statistics (PRS) in the board of Delta State Oil Producing  Areas Development Commission (DESOPADEC), Comrade Shadrack Agediga has called on critical stakeholders, serious minded groups from the region to cooperate with the new board of the commission in order to fast track development to host communities.

The Executive Director also assured adequate protection of ljaw interest, host communities and the youths from the region, stressing that the new management board has made arrangement to embark on human capital development programmes, as well as women empowerment.

Comrade Agediga made the statement on Monday 19th August, 2019 at his office in Warri, during playing host to a team of Delta ljaw Activists, Media Practitioners and the Comrade Community led by Comr.Austin Ozobo, stressing that his office is always open to serious minded interest groups who have the development of ljaw nation at heart.

In his words, Agediga said; " l appreciate the timely visit of the Comrade Community.  Our new vision of the management is transparency. Every developmental issues must involved all critical stakeholders from the host communities."

Highlighting the organogram and the new vision of the organization   he said; " The Commission have MD at the top with four Executive Directors, as well as ethnic Commissioners each representing the various ethnic nationality in the commission.

The new management board will be operating a system known as 'Bottom to Top' development approach, whereby the host communities will decide what they want, and not the other way round. We follow need assessment to fast track development."

He therefore, charged host communities,  stakeholders and interest groups to cooperate with the new board, stressing that the commission is ready to work with any serious minded group with the interest of ljaw development at heart,
Comrade Agediga stated.

However, in given vote of thanks on behalf of the Comrade Community, the SSA to the Governor of Delta State on Security, Comrade Daniel Ezekiel thank the Executive Director for his warm welcome. He pledges to work with him in hand to hand in order to bring the needed development to ljaw communities.

Comrade Daniel Ezekiel Thanks Governor Okowa On Appointment As SSA Security, Assures Deltans Of Safety Of Lives And Properties

Comrade Daniel Ezekiel Thanks Governor Okowa On Appointment As SSA Security, Assures Deltans  Of Safety Of Lives And Properties

...Cautions Delta Youths To Stop Criminal Acts, Intakes Of Hard Drugs

Francis Tayor

Warri____ The newly appointed Senior Special Assistant (SSA) on Security matters, Snr Comrade Daniel Ezekiel has thanked the Executive Governor of Delta State, His Excellency, Senator (Dr.) Ifeanyi Arthur Okowa in finding him worthy to serve under his administration, stressing that he will contribute his quota to ensure the safety of lives and properties of all Deltans.

Comrade Ezekiel made the statement in Warri on Monday 19th August, 2019 during a Press Conference on the increasing rate of herdsmen, pirate attacks in Delta Communities and waterways, cultism and drugs abuses among youths in Delta State, also cautioned Delta youths to stop any criminal acts and intake of hard drugs, stating that any one caught will be dealt with as a common criminal. He stressed that the Delta State government will no longer condone any criminal acts across the state.



According to the Senior Special Assistant said; " On behalf of my dear family, the People Democratic Party, PDP,  the good people of Warri North Local government Area and the entire Ijaw people of our great Delta State, I sincerely express my heartfelt gratitude to our respected and most revered number one  citizen of Delta State, his Excellency Senator (Dr) Ifeanyi.A.Okowa and others for deeming it fit after finding me worthy to be appointed as his senior special assistant on security.

I want to assure his excellency that as his SSA on security , I will work assiduously on behalf of the good people of Delta state on the instructions of his excellency towards making sure that Delta State is made very secured and safe from the state capital to the Excravos river, to Burutu and Agge rivers, Bomadi/Patani areas,  and from the Benin river boundaries with Edo state to Eastern boundaries of both rivers and Bayelsa states."      
                 
" Gentlemen of the press the state is disturbed of pirates frequent attacks on commercial transporters and residents among riverside dwellers from Warri to Burutu, to Agge Delta boundaries, From Warri to Escravos, to Warri North Rivers of the state. We are very much concerned about it. It is our warning that such criminal elements should clear off our water ways as the state will no longer condone their criminal acts and that any one caught will be dealt with as a common criminal. I want to assure the riverside dwellers and travellers in the state that the state government would soon roll out waterways patrol which may finally put to an end of pirates attacks as experienced today.

Another concern of the state is the unabated increase of cultism in our dear state. The act of this miscreants have destroyed night life in our cities and communities. Law abiding citizens are harassed and intimated on daily basis. It makes life unpleasant in the state, and the state can no longer condone it. We are assuring Deltans that the security apparatus will do more to address this menace. It is our warning that those persons who are into such criminal activities should repent now, because any one caught may be jailed for life. The people's governor, Dr Ifeanyi Arthur Okowa will soon inaugurate special team of security men to tackle the menace of street cultism and other related vices."

" It is also a fact that our people have faced serious herdsmen attacks over times, I will urge our amiable governor to set up a special tasks force including community vigilantes to forestall deadly herdsmen attacks in our highways and communities as to create save environment for our communities and farmers to go about their normal duties without any molestation. It is our warning that herdsmen who will not do their business peacefully should leave the state without further delay as the state will not longer fold hands to watch reckless and barbaric herdsmen attacks against law abiding citizens of the state.

We are aware that the abuse of use of drugs by the young generation is alarming, expect drastic actions are taken to forestall it, it will end up turning our young youths to nuisance. The authorities saddled with such powers to checkmate drug related crimes should step up more efforts to stop this menace in Delta society before it is too late."

" I also want to assure the good people of Delta State that the highlighted societal issues such as herdsmen attacks, drug abuse,cultism and sea pirate amongst the youths will be brought to the barest minimum if not outrightly eradicated from the facets, our traditional Delta state society.  

I  equally want to assure all Deltans that I will join hands with all the security agencies and other government organs to make sure that all multinational companies/organisation that has fled Delta State to relocate back to a more secure and peaceful Delta State,so that our teeming youths will be gainfully engaged and taken off the streets.                

But I want to make it known that governance  is a collective agenda, it is not a sole responsibility of our dear governor or security agents alone but it is a collective responsibility. So to arrive at a most prosperous,secure and peaceful Delta State all hands must be on deck.

Therefore , I  implore all Deltans to join hands with his Excellency in the full realization of his SMART AGENDA project in our craving to retain the pinnacle of cynosure to other states and Nigerians, the statement adds."

Ijaw Youths Warns Asari Dokubo To Stay Clear From Bayelsa State, Stops Him From Holding Pro-Biafra Inaugural Meeting In Yenagoa

Ijaw Youths Warns Asari Dokubo To Stay Clear From Bayelsa State, Stops Him From Holding Pro-Biafra Inaugural Meeting In Yenagoa

Francis Tayor

Yenagoa ____ A bloody clash was averted on Saturday by the police in Yenagoa, Bayelsa State, following failed attempts by a former militant leader and Niger Delta activist, Asari Dokubo, to hold an expanded inaugural meeting in support of Biafra.

It was gathered that the Chairman of Ijaw Youths Council (IYC), Central Zone, Kennedy Olorogun, got wind of the Biafran meeting and mobilized his executive council members and other youths to the venue of the gathering.

Olorogun was said to be angry that Dokubo chose Bayelsa, a homogeneous Ijaw State, to hold such meeting and ordered the founder of the Niger Delta Peoples Volunteer Force (NDPVF) to leave the state or face the wrath of the youths.

It was learnt that Dokubo, who recently declared his support for the actualisation of Biafra, gathered over 300 persons from across the states in the South-East and South-South to hold the meeting.

The meeting was reportedly convened under the auspices of the Biafra National Council (BNC) and not the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB).

Confirming the development, Olorogun said over 300 persons including Dokubo were already gathered at a hotel in Yenagoa when he led Ijaw youths to the place.
He said quarrel ensued between him and Dokubo when he told the former militant leader that the meeting would not hold in Ijawland.

“When we got the information, we stormed the venue of the meeting to stop them.
“They tried to resist us but we told them we were prepared for them because we will not allow any part of Bayelsa to be used for a meeting calling for the actualisation of Biafra.
“I wonder why Dokubo decided to bring such meeting to Bayelsa. But we stopped them.

“It was getting out of hand but the police intervened to stop possible violence. My happiness is that we stopped the meeting from holding, Olorogun stated.”