Activists In Delta lnstitutes Legal Action Against Johnny Aribogha, Shell, Nestoil, Seven Other Companies To Court On Corruption

Activists In Delta lnstitutes Legal Action Against Johnny Aribogha, Shell, Nestoil, Seven Other Companies To Court On Corruption

Francis Tayor

Warri____ A human right activists in Warri Delta State,  Comrade Mamamu Bakkawei has dragged nine oil companies operating in Odidi Community, Warri South West Local Government Area of the State and Odidi Community Chairman, Chief Johnny Arigbogha before the State High Court in Warri, demanding accountability and order restraining the payment of community funds into private Bank account.

The activist in collaboration with the Committee for the Defence of Human Right, CDHR, on Thursday, alleged that the affected companies operating in Odidi Community has been paying money meant for the community into the private bank account of the community chairman, Chief Johnny Arigbogha, who has refused to render account for the past eight years to the community.

The activist who forwarded a copy of the suit No W/13/2020  filed at the High Court of Justice, Delta State of Nigeria in the Warri Judicial Division noted that he has instituted a legal action against NestOil Company Limited, Fenog Nigeria Limited,
Neconde Energy Limited, OML 42 Asset Man Agent Team(ATM), Neconde/NPDC JV, Heritage Oil and Gas Limited, Impact Oil and Gas Engineering Ltd, Lee Engendering & Construction Nig.Ltd, Shell Petroleum Development Company Ltd and the Nigeria Petroleum Development Company for aiding misappropriated process and depriving the host community of their legitimate benefits.

The National Vice President of CDHR,
Dr. Prince Kehinde Taiga who spoke with newsmen in Warri hinted that the legal action against Chief Aribogha and the companies was meant to save Odidi Community from violation of their economic rights, adding that the people of the community are suffering, impoverished, lack development projects ,no Water, no health facilities, lack schools facilities and no Jobs for unemployed graduates, according to him, he said

"The companies are aiding misappropriation, corruption, by choosing to deal with Chief Aribogha who has corruptly enriched himself while youths and women in the community wallows in penury".

The CDHR boss accused the companies mentioned in the suit for conniving with few individuals to bypass paying the actual community entitlements and benefits  to the Oil rich Odidi community, an act it viewed as less transparent.

He noted that before the court action was instituted, there have been  several petitions against  the chairman of the oil-rich Odidi community.

The CDHR National Vice President,  Prince Taiga further said, "Chief Johnny Aribogha as the present chairman of Odidi Community, previously Secretary for over 10 years. has been  using his personal accounts to receive all community monies; benefits for FTO (Freedom To Operate) which is a document agreement between the host community and the company and it contains all benefits and terms of operation between both parties), compensation for crude oil spills, land lease payment and other benefits, the oil companies has been taken side favorable to them to the detriment of the community”,

The human right activist, Comrade Bakkawei who also is a community youth leader from Odidi Community, by the suit is seeking a court order calling for Odidi Community Annual National Conference in order to render
 a comprehensive account of Arigbogha's regime from 2013 till date as the
Chairman/sole administrator of Odidi Community.

He also sort an Order of perpetual injunction restraining the companies being the 2nd to 10th Defendants, their
agents,servants, representatives from further dealing with Chief Arigbogha being  the1st
Defendant, pending the determination of the suit.

His brief response said the allegations was baseless and malicious, adding that those sponsoring the petition have personal grudges against him.

However some of the mentioned were contacted to comment did not take their calls. The Community Relations Officer, Neconde Energy limited, Mr Time Willy said "I am not aware of any payment made by Neconde to any individual private account, but hope that those at the top management level knows better and give further response.

Gov. Okowa's Aide On Security, Ezekiel Commends Subeb 3rd Member Kurugbe For Selfless Service To Mankind

Gov. Okowa's Aide On Security, Ezekiel Commends Subeb 3rd Member Kurugbe For Selfless Service To Mankind

Mejuya Godswill

Asaba____ The pragmatic Aluta SSA to the Executive Governor of Delta State, Comrade. Daniel Pere Ezekiel has commended the member representing Delta South Senatorial District in the State Universal Basic Education Board, SUBEB, Mr. Paul Kurugbe for his role in transforming the education sector through his tireless unscheduled visit of schools across the State.

The SSA made the commendation at the office of the PM3 yesterday Tuesday at Asaba when he paid him a courtesy visit. Ezekiel who stated that the provision of school uniforms by Kurugbe to some pupils of the primary schools visited so far is akin to rendering a service to God and mankind. He hailed Kurugbe initiative in the Board, saying it was timely.

In his reaction, Mr. Kurugbe said; " I must confessed that you have come to inject your Aluta strength into the fight against insecurity and you have my support. As a state, the Senator Dr. Ifeanyi Okowa led Delta State government places premium on Education. This informed why inspection is being taken seriously by the Board".

" I want to thank you very much for your challenging work as SSA to the governor on security, we are all seeing your good works, sustain the tempo. Indeed, we can't thank you enough. I wish to however charge you to reach out to all schools in the state for positive impact on society and assure teachers of security safety in the riverine areas, Kurugbe stated."

Ijaw Group Appeals To Tompolo To Intervene On Ayakoromo Bridge Project, Commends Him For Resolving IYC Factional Crisis

Ijaw Group Appeals To Tompolo To Intervene On Ayakoromo Bridge Project, Commends Him For Resolving IYC Factional Crisis

Francis Tayor

Warri____ An ljaw group under the aegis of Concerned Citizens For lzon-ebe Development (CCFID), has appealed to the foremost ljaw born Niger Delta freedom fighter, High Chief. Government Oweizide Emkpemupolo, popularly known as Tompolo to intervene on the slow pace of work at Ayakoromo bridge project, in Burutu Local Government Area of Delta State over the past five years.

The group also commended the kind gesture of the ljaw leader who has drastically brought peace and unity to ljaw Youth Council, IYC that was under the influence of divide and rule system over the past three years due to some contending issues bothering the council.

Speaking to the press on behalf of the group at Ayakoromo during the weekend, the President of the group, Comrade Oyinbi Onduku noted that Ayakoromo bridge is lacking government attention and commitment due to ineffective representation of our elected political office holders.

He stressed that negligence to duty by our elected honorable members at various legislative chambers, as well as lack of political will on the side of government are among the barriers facing the epileptic state of work at the project.

" It will interest you to note that, Ayakoromo bridge project was awarded since 2014 by the immediate past governor of Delta State, Dr. Emmanuel Uduaghan with the vision to open up riverine communities in terms of road network and urbanization. But unfortunately, the project is not progressing as expected due to poor representation.

It is my humble appeal to our selfless ljaw leader, High Chief. Government Ekpemupolo to please use your influence and political connections to help draw the attention of the Executive Governor of Delta State, His Excellency, Senator. Dr. Ifeanyi Arthur Okowa in order to show more commitment towards speedy completion of the bridge within the shortest possible time, Comr. Onduku stated."

However, the Ayakoromo bridge when completed, will increase the economy of the state, ease transportation of goods and services, as well as fast track road network to Burutu main town, the oil kingdom Ogulagha, Odimodi,  Forcados terminal among other riverine communities in the state.

Ijaw Group Appeals To Tompolo To Intervene On Ayakoromo Bridge Project, Commends Him For Resolving IYC Factional Crisis

Ijaw Group Appeals To Tompolo To Intervene On Ayakoromo Bridge Project, Commends Him For Resolving IYC Factional Crisis

Francis Tayor

Warri____ An ljaw group under the aegis of Concerned Citizens For lzon-ebe Development (CCFID), has appealed to the foremost ljaw born Niger Delta freedom fighter, High Chief. Government Oweizide Emkpemupolo, popularly known as Tompolo to intervene on the slow pace of work at Ayakoromo bridge project, in Burutu Local Government Area of Delta State over the past five years.

The group also commended the kind gesture of the ljaw leader who has drastically brought peace and unity to ljaw Youth Council, IYC that was under the influence of divide and rule system over the past three years due to some contending issues bothering the council.

Speaking to the press on behalf of the group at Ayakoromo during the weekend, the President of the group, Comrade Oyinbi Onduku noted that Ayakoromo bridge is lacking government attention and commitment due to ineffective representation of our elected political office holders.

He stressed that negligence to duty by our elected honorable members at various legislative chambers, as well as lack of political will on the side of government are among the barriers facing the epileptic state of work at the project.

" It will interest you to note that, Ayakoromo bridge project was awarded since 2014 by the immediate past governor of Delta State, Dr. Emmanuel Uduaghan with the vision to open up riverine communities in terms of road network and urbanization. But unfortunately, the project is not progressing as expected due to poor representation.

It is my humble appeal to our selfless ljaw leader, High Chief. Government Ekpemupolo to please use your influence and political connections to help draw the attention of the Executive Governor of Delta State, His Excellency, Senator. Dr. Ifeanyi Arthur Okowa in order to show more commitment towards speedy completion of the bridge within the shortest possible time, Comr. Onduku stated."

However, the Ayakoromo bridge when completed, will increase the economy of the state, ease transportation of goods and services, as well as fast track road network to Burutu main town, the oil kingdom Ogulagha, Odimodi,  Forcados terminal among other riverine communities in the state.

Marriage lnvitation: Engr. Collins Edumogiren Sets To Perform Marriage Rites On 15th February, As He Finds His Missing Rib Blessing Zibiri ln Edo State

Marriage lnvitation: Engr. Collins Edumogiren Sets To Perform Marriage Rites On 15th February, As He Finds His Missing Rib Blessing Zibiri ln Edo State

Francis Tayor

Warri____ The families of Mr. Johnson Amiakhor Zibiri of Anegbette South Etsako Central of Edo State and Late Mr. Gorren Edumogiren of Ayakoromo in Burutu Local Government Area of Delta State cordially request the general public, friends and well wishers to the traditional marriage ceremony of their children, Blessing Zibiri and Collins Tam Edumogiren scheduled on 15th February, 2020 .

According to the marriage IV, the traditional marriage ceremony is taken place at NNPC Junior Staff Club Bendel Estate, Ogborikoko, Warri Delta State.

The statement further adds that Saturday 15th February, 2020 by 12: 00pm Prompt is the Dday, as music to be supplied by Bestman May and his talented band of Ayakoromo.

By this notice, the general public, family members, friends and well wishers are hereby specially invited to come and share on their day of joy, stressing that there would be a lot of food, assorted drinks and other variables for the merriment of all invited guests at the occasion, the statement added.

IYC Unity: Niger Delta Rights Activist, Princewill Commends Tompolo, Horsefall, Others for Ending IYC Crises, Appreciates Oweilaemi, Omare

IYC Unity: Niger Delta Rights Activist, Princewill Commends Tompolo, Horsefall, Others for Ending IYC Crises, Appreciates Oweilaemi, Omare

....Says a united INC, IYC ls key to Ijaw advancement

Francis Tayor

Warri___ A Niger Delta human rights activist, Amb. Comr. Binebai Yerin Princewill has commended the generalisimo of the present day Niger Delta struggle for self identity, High Chief Government Ekpemupolo, popularly known as Tompolo for putting to an end of the lingering crises that have bedevilled the Ijaw Youth Council, IYC, Worldwide for years.

Amb. Binebai  Princewill also lauded Chief A. K Horsefall and other good spirited Ijaw leaders who worked behind the scene to achieve the present level of unity in the revered Ijaw Youth Council, IYC Worldwide.

The rights activist made this known to newsmen in Warri during the weekend stated that, Tompolo and the move for unity convention to kick-start the transition process is a welcome development that will definitely relaunch IYC as a vocal and leading youth organisation in the World.

Binebai maintained that the unity of the Ijaw National Congress, INC and her youth organ, the Ijaw Youth Council remains key to the development of Ijaw nation.

Speaking further, he said the factionalization of the once revered IYC and the decay of INC have gravely hampered the growth and development of the Ijaw nation within the past few years.

Princewill particularly regretted that while other ethnic groups within the country whether big or small are making serious demands in moving forward, the story of Ijaw nation is not so as they continue to attack themselves in the open, thereby not making the larger society to give Ijaws the needed respect as they continue to take the ethnic group for granted owing its  internal divisions.

In his words: "The Ijaws must not fail to know that our disunity is peoples unity, our underdevelopment makes people and keep them happy, our woes makes people stronger, we must not joke with our unity as a people.

"It is only a united Ijaw nation that can collectively confront our darkest challenges, we have lots of issues to tackle as an oppresed people in this country, we must organize ourselves to demand for what is due us, there should be no room for internal strife.

"If we have a truly united INC, IYC, there is nothing we can't achieve in this country ".

Nevertheless, Amb. Binebai had appreciated both presidents of the Ijaw Youth Council, IYC Barr. Pereotubo Oweilaemi and Barr. Eric Omare for putting the Ijaw Interest first, stressing that the Ijaw nation is proud of them. He stressed that they must continue to see themselves as brothers beyond IYC presidency.

Meanwhile, the rights activist further called on Niger Delta leader, Tompolo and others to wade into INC so that they can also conduct their election to usher new executive members to pilot the affairs in order to bring the Ijaw nation back to track.

Breaking: Media Exploit As Ijaw Journalists Forum lnaugurates Delta Exco, Kings, Gillor, Opukeme, Prinewill, Ayabotu, Kagbala Emerges Members Of Interim Committee

Breaking: Media Exploit As Ijaw Journalists Forum lnaugurates Delta Exco, Kings, Gillor, Opukeme, Prinewill, Ayabotu, Kagbala Emerges Members Of Interim Committee

Francis Tayor

Warri____ Ijaw journalists Forum ( IJF) Delta State Chapter has formally inaugurated its interim executive to pilot the affairs of Ijaw practising journalists in the state.

Delivering his acceptance speech, the newly inaugurated IJF lnterim Committee Chairman, Hon. Kings Kofa, a veteran journalist and staff of Daily Independent Newspaper, said" Ijaw Journalists Forum (IJF) is a body for all Ijaw practising journalists in Nigeria and diaspora. It is a forum to protect safety/welfare of journalists as well as seek for press freedom in a democratic society. Advocacy for media standard and against fake news.

He reiterated that IJF has a zero tolerance for bad governance and  multinationals ill operational policies in Niger Delta region which perpetually enslave the oil bearing communities in Niger Delta. Our goal is to use non-violent approach to agitate for equal rights, fairness and justice as expected in a free society."

He said IJF would collaborate with other bodies such as civil society groups, Nigerian Union of Journalists and the government to ensure peace, unity and justice reign in the country.

According to him, said; " The major task or challenge of IJF is to give adequate reporting of the Ijaw oil bearing communities in Niger Delta who have even raped, abused, marginalized and oppressed by both multinationals and successive governments of Nigeria over the years.
We will not wait for others to tell our story of under development amidst abundant oil and Gas resources and virtually live in abject poverty and wretchedness, he stated."

Members of the Interim Committee include; Hon. Kings Kofa, Chairman, Mr. Kelly Gillor, Vice Chairman, Mr. Cletus Opukeme, Secretary General, Amb. Princewill Yerin Binabai, Spokesman, Mr. Ebipade Ayabotu, Treasurer, and  Mr. Kagbala Ezekiel Ass. Secretary. Other members present at the maiden meeting include; Comrade. Oyinbi Onduku, Comrade. Mingo Monday and Comrade. Oluku Obed respectively.