2019 Ijaw/Itsekiri Peace And Unity Cup, Delta State Oil And Gas Commissioner Emman Amgbaduba Supports Tournament, Commends Mulade For The Peace Building Initiative

2019 Ijaw/Itsekiri Peace And Unity Cup, Delta State Oil And Gas Commissioner Emman Amgbaduba Supports Tournament, Commends Mulade For The Peace Building Initiative

Francis Tayor

Asaba____The Delta State oil and gas commissioner, Chief Emman Amgbaduba has said that grassroots football tournaments such as the Sherrif Mulade Ijaw/Itsekiri peace and unity cup competition is critical for discovering and harnessing potential future football stars and talents.

The Commissioner stated this at his office in Asaba after receiving the official jersey for the tournament from the chairman of the Local Organizing Committee, Honourable Ken Nwamucha who led his committee team on a courtesy visit to the commissioner.

Chief Amgbaduba commended the organiser of the tournament Comrade Sherriff Mulade and members of the LOC, describing the football tournament as an instrument for peace building and unity among the two ethnic tribes taking part in the competition.

He called on government at all levels, sports lovers as well as wealthy individuals in the region and state to invest in grassroots sports development to uncover hidden sporting talents.

According to him;“The essence of this annual football tournament is to promote peace, unity among the communities that will participate in the soccer fiesta and provide recreation to citizens. This tournament is more like a cultural heritage that must be sustained. Our people value this competition more than the English Premier League or the European Champions League.

The competition gives us opportunity to look at the people playing in the tournament and pick potential football talents from there.

The grassroots soccer competition which started two years ago has led to the discovery of football future stars for the state and country at large.

And not only that during the tournament the whole region is in a celebration mood and for a first time visitor ,the experience can be described as a carnival of culture, football and dance."

The commissioner  promised to ensure the continuity of the annual soccer event, assuring that he will be working together with the LOC in ensuring that no stone is left unturned so as to have a successful tournament.

Speaking on behalf of the LOC, the chairman Honourable Ken Nwamucha commended the commissioner who is also a prominent front role palace chief in Ijaw land for his continual support and encouragement towards the success of the tournament over the years.

Our Correspondent reports that the 2019 edition of the Ijaw/ Iteskiri peace and unity cup football competition will kick off next month as preparations for a hitch free tournament are in top gear.

Bayelsa Decide: APC Governorship Candidate Chief David Lyon Visits Hometown Amidst Fun Fares, Assures Oil Bearing Communities Of Adequate Attention When Elected Governor

Bayelsa Decide: APC Governorship Candidate Chief David Lyon Visits Hometown Amidst Fun Fares, Assures Oil Bearing Communities Of Adequate Attention When Elected Governor

Francis Tayor

Yenagoa____ The All Progressive Congress (APC) governorship candidate for the Bayelsak State November 16 gubernatorial election, David Lyon, has assured Bayelsa oil bearing communities of adequate development from the 13 percent oil derivation fund when elected as the next governor of the state. David, who was received at Olugbobiri community, Southern Ijaw Local Government area of Bayelsa state, in a festival-like manner, told thousands of the indigenes that line up the major road in the community to welcome him that, he will take priority in tackling the developmental challenges in most oil communities in the state, especially the issue of perennial flood disaster bedevilling the communities.

A press statement sign by his media adviser, Chief Gift Ebiki said the volatile flood waters in the river and the waves became calm, the community came alive with the ping and pingatry to receive David Lyon. It was like the triumphant entry of Jesus Christ the story in the Bible during his entry, into Jerusalem the city of milk and honey which are the same qualities in Olugbobiri community.
He said the oil bearing communities has yet to benefit from the 13 percent derivation fund as the state government under the Seriake Dickson led Peoples Democratic Party, has not given priority attention to the development of the oil bearing communities.



The APC candidate was accompanied by Hon. Preye Oseke, the member representing Southern ijaw constituency, the deputy governorship candidate, Sen.Degi Eremie and Hon.Isreal Goli, member representing Brass/Nembe federal constituency of the House of Representative.
Indigenes of the community has defiled the heavy downpour to received their illustrious son in a festival-like manner with colorful display of love boat and masquerades in their different traditional regalia.

Speaking to the enthusiatic crowd, he said, you can see that the volatile flood waters in the river and the waves became calm, you see how the the community has came alive with the pomp to receive our entourage, this clearly show our acceptance.

“That’s why we must do everything we can to bring smiles to faces of people in the oil bearing communities, they have endured enough suffering while those in power continue to waste our money. This must stop now, we must make a change and ensure that money meant for oil bearing communities from the 13 percent derivation fund are judiciously used for the development of such communities.”

He used the occasion to officially inform the community that he is the authentic candidate of the APC for the November 16th election’ and urge them to be more prayerful and united to ensure he becomes the next Governor of the state.

Also speaking, Hon.Preye Oseke, a member of the House of Reps, thank the people of Olugbobiri kingdom, for giving birth to a worthy son like David Lyon, whom he said is the lion of the tribe of Bayelsa.
He urged the community to be more united to vote massively for David Lyon come November 16 gubernatorial poll to be able to enjoy the dividend of democracy which has remained elusive for 20 years of PDP misrule in the state.

CEPEJ Boss, Amb.Mulade Establishes Catch Them Young Peace And Environment Clubs In Delta State, Says The Initiative Will Enhance Students Academic Performance And Skills

CEPEJ Boss, Amb.Mulade Establishes Catch Them Young Peace And Environment Clubs In Delta State, Says The Initiative Will Enhance Students Academic Performance And Skills

Francis Tayor

A Nigeria-based non governmental organisation NGO, Center for Peace and Environmental Justice (CEPEJ) has established Peace and Environmental Clubs (PEC ) to catch them young in Delta State in line with the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals SDGs.

The Delta State peace and environment clubs programme was flagged off at Obiaruku Grammar School, Obiaruku, while the State peace and environment clubs were inaugurated for three public secondary schools in the three senatorial district across the state as well the host Umuebu kingdom.

A facilitator and coordinator were nominated who will helped to coordinate and facilitate the process in the selected schools and community.

This initiative is geared towards achieving the educational aspect of the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) and the initiative will soon be expanded to other public secondary schools in States such as Bayelsa, Niger, Lagos and the FCT, Abuja

The facilitators for the in-School are Mr. Oreva Idudhe, Egbabor Okezi; from Kokodiagbene Secondary School, Warri South West LGA, Delta South; Mr. Dedevwo Wilson, Daramola Fortune represent Okene Secondary School, Okoukoko, Okpe LGA Delta Central and Obiaruku Grammar School; Otutu Henry, Iloh Esther for Delta North, while the out-school has Mrs.Uzu Peace and Mr. Onyeuku Stanley as the facilitators for Umuebu kingdom.

The Chief Inspector of Education in Ukwuani LGA, represented by the Deputy CIE Mr. Osuenene Lucky, inaugurated the club, while Chief Enubodo Lucky represented the Umuebu kingdom

National Coordinator of CEPEJ, Comrade Sheriff Mulade, represented by CEPEJ's Corporate Communications Manager, Rita Ehimen, commended the various schools and communities for supporting the PEC initiative.

According to him, PECs will promote a culture of peace and sustainable environmental best practices among young people. He said the PECs initiative gives girls and boys a safe space within which they can acquire skills that help students navigate the challenges of everyday life, and that the initiative would enable them develop into healthy, responsible,  productive adults.

This he said, will further enhance their self-esteem, a major key to success in life, adding that the development of self-esteem is extremely fundamental to the happiness and success of students.

The CEPEJ Coordinator stressed that the PEC initiative would help to increase academic performance for those in school, support social skills and make it easier for members to keep healthy relationships, since they will be well equipped to cope with mistakes, disappointments and failures.

The inauguration ceremony was performed by Mr. Osuenene Lucky, Deputy CIE, while the Vice Principal of Obiaruku Grammar School was nominated as the State PEC Coordinator, Ugbe 1, Oluronke and gave the assurance that the inaugurated facilitators who were people with integrity drawn from various schools, would do their jobs diligently.

Flood Disaster: Burutu Communities Submerged By Flood, Cries For Help, As Activist Ekpegha Preye Calls On Delta State Government lmmediate Intervention

Flood Disaster: Burutu Communities Submerged By Flood, Cries For Help, As Activist Ekpegha Preye Calls On Delta State Government lmmediate Intervention

Justice Tam

Burutu_____The National Deputy President of Concerned Citizens For Izon-Ebe Development (CCFID), Comr.Ekpegha Tamaraupreye has called on the governor of Delta State, His Excellency, Sen  Dr.Ifeanyi Arthur Okowa to intervene immediately in order to save the lives of riverine dwellers from the ravaging flood across the state. Comr Ekpegha disclosed that the State Emergency Operation Centre has been activated as the state was already experiencing flood emergency as a result of river flooding, noting that over twenty Communities in Burutu local government area in Delta State have been submerged by the so called flood.

Comr.Ekpegha who is also an activist in the Niger Delta Struggle, speaking to journalists on the 30th September, 2019 in Ayakoromo alleged that more than twenty communities in Burutu,Bomadi,Patani, Warri south and North in Delta State were severely affected.

According to Comrade Ekpegha, said; " communities, villages and schools that are severely affected includes; Ayakoromo community, Ebeingbene, Ojojogbene, Sunday Gbene, Bobogbene, Gbekobo, Newtown, Akparemogbene, Ogbeingbene, Ofenibagha among others. The activist reiterated that over 70 percent of Ayakoromo communities have been submerged by flood.

Speaking further, he said in the last few days, many communities, settlements have been displaced as a result of flooding. Flood threat in Delta State and Nigeria as a whole have become a normal and re-occurring phenomenon which sometimes has devastating impacts on human livelihood and infrastructural development."

He stressed that causes of this problem are, poor drainage facilities and decaying infrastructures, lack of proper environmental planning and management strategies, poor practice of dumping waste/refuse and climate change coupled with inadequate preparedness have been traced and among others, human activities in terms of developmental involvements adjudged to be very important factors in accelerating the rate of this disaster which often leaves in its wake spread of diseases, loss of thousands of lives from various parts of the state and properties worth billions of naira being destroyed. The impacts of floods are more pronounced in low-lying areas.

It is high time the government recognised flooding as a real - time problem especially, in the face of global climate change. The ecological funds should therefore be used to protect the citizenry from floods and environmental challenges.

As a matter of urgency, am calling on the state governor Dr.Ifeanyi Okowa and the legislators representing the coastal region to sponsor bills containing the permanent creation Camps, with yearly budget to rehabilitate flood displaced victims. Design flood displaced camps and financial support to them, relief materials should be made available and other measures to control the threatening flood situation now before its cause more damage. Because affected individuals need food, shelter assistance, provision of health services, drinking water and access to clean toilets.

He further advised those living in flood-prone and affected communities to relocate to safer locations or move to the nearest camps which had been opened by the state in different local government area's, in order to avoid loss of lives and property, the statement adds.

Nigeria At 59: Amb.Mulade Charges Nigerians To Remain Resolute In The Nation's Building Project, Says Collective Effort Will Make Nigeria Great Again.

Nigeria At 59: Amb.Mulade Charges
Nigerians To Remain Resolute In The Nation's Building Project, Says Collective Effort Will Make Nigeria Great Again.

Francis Tayor

The National Coordinator Center for Peace and Environmental Justice CEPEJ, Comrade Amb.Sheriff Mulade has charged Nigerians to remain resolute and committed in the Nigerian project that can bring about development to the doorstep of all citizens, stressing that the nation will surpass its present challenges when there is collective effort.

Amb.Mulade made the call yesterday October 1st, 2019 in a goodwill message to Nigerians from Centre for Peace and Environmental Justice (CEPEJ), on the occasion of Nigeria 59th Independence Day Anniversary, said Nigeria has been enveloped with various trials which culminated into the Nigerian spirit of perseverance, courage, selflessness and the dream of a greater Nigeria irrespective of the insecurity, religious, political and ethnic challenges faced by its citizens today.

In his goodwill message, he said;" My fellow Nigerians, it is with great joy that l send this congratulatory message to you all on this auspicious day as important to our country Nigeria.

Today is the beginning of a new month and new dawn in our various lives and our 59th Independence Anniversary day, the day our founding fathers fought and freed us from the shackles of colonial rule exactly 59 years ago.

Our nation's journey has been enveloped with various episodes,scenes and trials which culminated into the Nigerian spirit of perseverance, courage,selflessness  and the dream of a greater Nigeria irrespective of the insecurity, economic, religious,political and  ethnic challenges faced by citizens today .

The vision of our founding fathers built on love, freedom and justice  was destroyed by the mindless military entrance into our polity which led us into the wilderness of corruption,hatred and selfishness. As we all stand united with one voice clamouring for a greater, brighter and prosperous Nigeria,all hands must be on deck to bring back the lost glory of our country.

There is no doubt that we have all come a long way in this project called NIGERIA, but as a great and strong nation, we should plan to position our country to greater heights.

As we all celebrate our 59 years of nationhood today, I want all our leaders to reflect back and do an appraisal by focusing on what will make our country the giant of Africa again.

Today CEPEJ is informing all Nigerians to build our  nation  and it is a collective effort which requires the collective will and mindset of all to achieve. We all need to see ourselves as one Nigeria, we all need to let go of our culture of mediocrity and corruption which has held us backwards from developing our society and potentials of emerging as a great nation before other international world.

Nigeria is a great nation, we have strong and hard working people who can survive all over the world, we are courageous, we are bold and beautiful, we are blessed with minerals resources such as crude oil, gold, limestone among others.

My fellow Nigerians, it is time for us as a nation to sing a song of victory and chart a new beginning that will lead us into prosperity and advancement in all spheres of human endeavors having being immensely blessed by God with rich human and natural assets which makes us the envy of all African nations and the globe at large.

CEPEJ believes a bright future awaits us as a country Nigeria and  urges all to remain resolute and committed in the Nigerian project that can bring about development to the doorstep of all citizens.

Though we have passed through various challenges as a nation in security, educationally and financially, we must strive to succeed!

The Center for Peace and Environmental Justice, still believes confidently that the sky is indeed bright for us as a nation.

Please, accept my congratulations of our 59 years of nationhood, the statement adds."

God Bless Nigeria!

Signed:

Comrade Sheriff Mulade
National Coordinator, CEPEJ.

Nigeria At 59: HRM King Couple Oromoni Of Ogbe-Ijoh Warri Kingdom Urges Nigerians To Always Keep Alive The Joy Of Independence, Charges Nigerian Leaders To Be Selfless And Patriotic

Nigeria At 59: HRM King Couple Oromoni Of Ogbe-Ijoh Warri Kingdom Urges Nigerians To Always Keep Alive The Joy Of Independence, Charges Nigerian Leaders To Be Selfless And Patriotic

Francis Tayor

Warri____ In a brief concise message to Nigerians in commemoration of Nigeria 59th Independence Day Anniversary, HRM King Couple Mackson Oromoni, Mobene 111, the Ama-Okosu of Ogbe-Ijoh Warri Kingdom has charged Nigerians to always keep the joy of Independence alive, stressing that Nigeria is growing stronger despite the current challenges bedeviling the nation. He reiterated that, each lndependence celebrated gave an historical reflection of how Nigerians were subjected to the colonials rule under duress until 1st October 1960, when Nigeria gain their liberation on no account of genocidal agitation. He added that, there is no greater joy than the joy of such magnitude of achievement being emancipated from some sort of servitude, especially the sort of colonialism.

In much of this, seeing the ardent joy shared by myself and my compatriots, I deemed it fit to as well bring to the knowledge of those on the helm of affairs in this nation that, making life penurious and drab via selfish accumulation of our national treasuries is more or less a deception, betrayal and inflection that can only land political office holders barely a shade of the anthemic pledge to our beloved nation of which the plight contended will be worst than that of the colonial regime, because it is a known fact that, Nigeria as a country still lacks behind in terms of developments, empowerments and infrastructural attributes in spite of the fact that we are emulating among the top oil rich country's in the world.

Therefore, until those on the helm of affairs in the country relinquished from selfishness and start seeing the beauty of democracy as a way of making the people feel the impart of the dividend of government as their foremost priority, only then the joy of Independence will forever be on the face of the people.

Be that as it may be, it will only be better of if politicians consider to nexus political bonds with monarchs to the actualization of their chores and of which will add speed and channel infrastructures to the purposed destination, because it is now dawned to me that in the leadership of a kingdom, the people also as well expect from their king to attribute likewise of which they expected from the government.

Lastly, HIs Royal Majesty added that, may I as well use this medium to proffer words of oneness to my beloved people Ogbe-ljoh warri kingdom to celebrate this day with a clear thought to start afresh a beginning of lifestyle that will externally and internally influence peace, progressiveness and above all cooperation in our beloved kingdom. And to my fellow Nigerians across the nation as we hoped to celebrate our freedom in one accord proclaiming that we're one Nigerians, let the same spirit inflict us to maintain and always see each one another as a brother or sister in spite of the diverse ethnicity in our nation.

Now it is my earnest prayers for my people in Ogbe-ljoh warri kingdom and Nigeria at large that, as we celebrate this day, may Jehovah God in his merciful heart should give everyone of us the eye of understanding to forever maintain one love beginning from this day  to achieve progressiveness that will spring us to limelight globally through Jesus Christ I pray Amen.

Nigeria At 59: Okowa's Aide Daniel Ezekiel Charges Deltans To Seek Peace, So As To Attract More Investors In The State, Says Nigerian Democracy Is Improving, Let There Be Justice For All

Nigeria At 59: Okowa's Aide Daniel Ezekiel Charges Deltans To Seek Peace, So As To Attract More Investors In The State, Says Nigerian Democracy Is Improving, Let There Be Justice For All

Francis Tayor

In the spirit of celebrating Nigeria at 59th Independence Anniversary, the Senior Special Assistant to Delta State Governor on security, Comrade Ezekiel Daniel has charged Deltans to seek peace in order to attract more investors to the state, noting that Nigeria Democracy is improving for better but there is need for equal right and justice for all Nigerians.

Comrade Ezekiel in a Press Statement said; " I wish all Deltans and Nigeria at large, at 59th happy lndependence Anniversary. Nigerian democracy is improving for better, despite we are yet to adhered to total obedience to rule of law. Lets join hands to build on our democracy. I call on Deltans to use Nigerian 59th years Anniversary celebration to join hands with his Excellency, Senator (Dr) Ifeanyi Okowa to maintain peace, law and order in the state do as to attract more investors to the state.

It is worthy of note that Governor Okowa empowerment programme and SMART agenda is paying off, as it have put smile in many Deltans faces. Many are gainfully self-employed and others are been qualified into the Labour market. As Deltans we have all reasons to be grateful to Governor Ifeanyi Okowa as he is among the most democratical governors in the country. He is a detribalised governor, peace loving,unbias and not sentimental. He has a passionate love for the development of our dear state.

Nigeria, especially Delta state belongs to all of us, and security of lives and property should not be left in the hands of government and security agencies alone. We must all join hands to nip in the bud any form of insecurity in any part of the state. I urge you as fellow youths to be always lawful and strive to take a leadership position as no one has monopoly of political power.

Again, to my fellow youths out there, l want you all to exhibit the highest form of decorum and shun any thing that will threaten the peace of the state as we go about celebrating our Nation's Independence day anniversary.

I want you to believe in your self, work hard and desist from social vices such as drug abuse and cultism because it will only cut short your life and derail God plans for you. Am one of you, if l can become Senior Special Assistant today, you can become Governor of this state in the future.

At this auspicious moment of Nigeria 59th birth anniversary, I call for justice for the oppressed people in Niger Delta. We all tend to be having equal rights but the reverse is the case. Oil companies are not living up to expectation, it should help to build peace and develop host communities of their operational areas. I call on leaders of Niger delta to be up and doing. They should help to pursue development of the region and among other things. It is their responsibility to make more emphasis on the development of the region. It is my advice that you don't see your office as a means of self-empowerment but use it to better the lives of the common man on the street, he stated."