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Encomium Pour in for NNPCL, Tantita, Others as Crude Oil Production Hit 1.8 Million bpd, Gas’ 7. 4 Billion scfd

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…We remain committed to attainment of over 2million bpd – Tantita

Encomiums have been pouring in for Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPCL) and a private security outfit, Tantita Security Services Nigeria Limited (TSSNL) as the nation’s crude oil production hit 1.8 millions barrels per day (1.8m bpd)

The board and management of NNPCL, which announced the feat on Thursday, also disclosed that gas production has also risen to 7.4 billion standard cubic feet per day (7.4bscfd).

Stakeholders have hailed NNPCL and private security agencies hired to safeguard the nation’s economic assets, especially Tantita, for achieving the feat.

Tantita has lately led a relentless war against crude oil theft and pipelines’ vandalism, pursing oil thieves out of the nation’s coastal environment as well as seizing and confiscating their equipment of illicit trade.

It was gathered that most of the oil thieves abandoned the nefarious business in the wake of the onslaught and ceaseless heat by the operatives of Tantita security services positioned in the coastal axis of the Niger Delta.

These collaborative efforts with other state actors significantly contributed to the latest rise in the quantum of production of crude and gas resources.

It was gathered that Tantita has initiated clampdown measures to keep the oil thieves at bay with a view to realising 2 million bpd of crude oil production by the end of December, in conjunction with other industry stakeholders.

NNPCL’s Group Chief Executive Officer (GCEO), who announced this at a press briefing on Thursday, said the feat was achieved in compliance with the mandate of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu.

Kyari congratulated the Production War Room Team that anchored the production recovery process.

“The team has done a great job in driving this project of not just production recovery but also escalating production to expected levels that are in the short and long terms acceptable to our shareholders based on the mandates that we have from the President, the Honourable Minister, and the Board,” Kyari stated.

Giving details of the efforts of the Production War Room, the Chief War Room Coordinator and Senior Business Adviser to the Group Chief Executive Officer, Mr Lawal Musa, said the feat was achieved through the collaborative efforts of Joint Venture and Production Sharing Contract partners, the Office of the National Security Adviser, as well as government and private security agencies.

He said the interventions that led to the recovery of production cut across every segment of the production chain, with security agencies closely monitoring the pipelines.

He stressed that when the Production War Room team was inaugurated on the 25th of June 2024, production was at 1.430 mbpd, but the team swung into action, culminating in it sustaining the production recovery to 1.7 mbpd in August and hitting the current 1.808 mbpd in November.

“We are confident that with this same momentum and with the active collaboration of all stakeholders, especially on the security front, we can see the possibility of getting to 2MBPD by the end of the year,” he added.

It will be recalled that the Chairman of TSSNL, Chief Government Ekpemupolo, alias Tompolo,
while speaking during an award bestowed on him by the national leadership of the Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ), promised to ensure that the daily crude oil production output continued to increase and boost the nation’s revenue.

“The only place I have to call my country is Nigeria, so I will do everything within my powers to see that crude oil production increases.”

Reacting to the latest feat yesterday, Tompolo, said he was excited to be part of the success story.

Tompolo, who spoke through his Special Adviser Media and Public Communication, Mr. Paul Bebenimibo, said Tantita was committed to the realisation of 2mbp by December as directed by President Tinubu.

Tompolo said, “This milestone, as you know, was achieved in collaboration with NNPCL, security forces and of course, Tantita, which has been at the forefront of oil pipelines protection in the Niger Delta . We are determined to take it to 2mbpd before the year runs out as directed by President Bola Ahmed Tinubu.”

“All the needed machinery has been put in place to ensure that the target is achieved. No effort will be spared to ensure that the economy of Nigeria is galvanised.”
“This will lead to a boost in government’s revenue, thereby making more funds available for the President and his team to run the country effectively. I am assuring you that we are not going to rest on our oars until the target is achieved and even exceeded.”

“New technologies were being deployed to monitor the facilities with a view to ensuring that there won’t be any disruption and that the theft of Nigeria’s commonwealth is halted.”

“So the 1.8mbpd that it has got to, certainly by the end of the year, by God’s grace, we will work to get it to 2mbpd and even exceed. We are working towards that,” Tompolo assured through Bebenimibo.

Stakeholders Hail NNPCL’s Board Over Eyesan, Ajiya Sack, Says Sack Long Over Due

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…Says Eyesan, Ajiya Sack, good radiance to bad rubbish

There was unusual jubilation at the headquarters of Nigeria National Petroleum Company limited ( NNPCL), on Thursday, over the sack of the Executive Vice President(Upstream ) Oritsemeyiwa Eyesan and the Chief Financial Officer, Umar Ajiya.

The Board of the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPCL), on Wednesday night, expelled the duo in a management shake- up and consequently appointed their replacements.

The sacked officers have roundly been accused of being a clog in the wheel of progress and believed to be antagonistic to the leadership of the Group Chief Executive Officer (GCEO) of NNPCL, Engineer Mele Kyari .

The staffers of NNPCL, who, were seen discussing the development in groups noted that the board acted swiftly to save the company from the antics of the sacked officers.

It will be recalled that the sacked officers had been on a collision course with Kyari, in what was seen as power tussle .

Eyesan and Ajiya were engaged in unholy moves to unseat and replace Kyari.

Rather than working collaboratively to achieve the set goals of the company, Eyesan and Ajiya engaged in unsavoury activities to sabotage and discredit Kyari in grandplan to plot his disgraceful exit from office.

The new appointment, according to NNPCL’s spokesman Olufemi Soneye, was to reflect the continued dedication to enhancing corporate governance, improving operational efficiency, and ensuring long-term success in Nigeria’s energy sector.

In the new dispensation as announced by Soneye, Mr. Adedapo Segun replaced Ajiya while Udobong Ntia, was appointed to succeed the embattled Eyesan.

Many employees of NNPCL were in joyous mood on Thursday when the report of the sack of duo was made public.

They described their sack “as long overdue.”

“The Executive Vice President (Upstream), NNPCL, Mrs. Oritsemeyiwa Eyesan and the Chief Financial officer of the company, Umar Ajiya, have long constituted a nuisance in the wheel of progress of NNPCL. Instead of them to work in synergy with other board members to achieve the goals set for the company by President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, they are pre-oocupied with intrigues to ease out the GCEO, Engineer Mele Kyari and take over from him.”

“They are not interested in the discharge of the duties of their offices but daily engage in activities to bring Mele Kyari into disrepute and pull down the roof. Two of them are just after Kyari’s office, which has not been declared vacant by President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, who solely has the power to hire and fire our GCEO.”

“They opposed major policy decisions aimed at achieving far-reaching results at the board meeting just to ensure that the board and management of the company fail in their endeavours. So, it’s a good development that they have been asked to go eventually.”

“We thank the board for this courageous and bold move, which would consequently generate positive outcome. We are excited about their disgraceful exit, which is long overdue. It’s a good radiance to bad rubbish.”

“We are overjoyed. The company can now move forward in all its patriotic endeavours in aid of the Renewed Hope Agenda of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu,” one of the elated workers of NNPCL excited stated in Abuja on Thursday.

Similarly, Niger Delta and industry stakeholders have also welcomed the exit of Eyesan and Ajiya from the board of NNPCL.

With their exit, various stakeholders were unanimous that NNPCL’s could henceforth move in steady progression to achieve set goals and objectives.

They lamented the delay in booting out the duo from the board of the strategic board.

A senior member of staff in one International Oil Company (IOC), who pleaded that his name should not be mentioned in print, said, “We applaud the removal of these guys from the board of NNPCL. Their sack would ensure ease of doing business in the oil industry.”

“These two guys have negatively impacted the board because of their antagonistic tendencies and deliberate attempts to pull down the roof. With their presence on the board, NNPCL find it difficult to push through in vital business decisions. It’s a good thing that they have been pushed out. The board of NNPCL can heave a sigh of relief and move forward with the new numbers of the board, who are expected to tow progressive path,” the oil worker, who didn’t want his name in print, stated.

In their reactions, various Niger Delta stakeholders and groups, also hailed the board of NNPCL for weeding out Eyesan and Ajiya.

Spokesman of Niger Delta Consultative Assembly (NDCA), Sylvester Utuedon, described the sack of Eyesan and Ajiya as “bold and courageous.”

NCWS Delta State President Pledges To Promote Girl Child, Women, Persons With Disability

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The New President of National Council of Women Society, Delta State chapter, Mrs Margaret Jokoh- Abugewa has promised promoted the girl child, women and less privileged persons in the society.

Jokoh- Abugewa made this known to journalists shortly after her inauguration at the indoor sports hall of the Stephen Keshi Stadium in Asaba.

She said her long time passion for the female gender and persons with disabilities would come alive as she would put in her best to support their growth and success in the society.

Speaking on her drive to correct the many ills amongst the female folks in the society, she said she would take the sensitization campaign to all nooks and crannies in the state, adding that the rural areas would not be left behind.

She said her administration is ready to take the awareness of decency to schools across the state.

The State President of the Council advised parents to help model their children in the right way so that they would live a God fearing life in future and not bring shame and reproach to their families

Expressing gratitude, she called on all women to support her in ensuring that she deliver on her assignment, thereby attaining greater height as a body.

Earlier, the state Commissioner for Women Affairs, Barr. Pat Ajudua urged the women to work in synergy with the Jokoh- Abugewa’s led administration.

While commending them for their love, she assured them of an end to every form of disunity.

The Commissioner admonished the members of the Council to work with the state government so as to achieve more peace and progress.

On her part the immediate past president, Mrs Helen Bob- Manuel advised the new president to remain focus and not be distracted.

While congratulating the new state President, the Oshimili South President of NCWS, Mrs Allanah Theresa PhD, expressed optimism in her delivery of the course of the National Council of Women Society.

Mrs Allanah prayed God to grant her wisdom to lead and take the women group to an enviable height.

Present at the event was the National President of the Council, Mrs Geraldine Etuk.

The event which was well attended by delegates from across the state also witnessed presentation of award.

Oborevwori Presents N936bn 2025 Budget To Delta Assembly 

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Delta State Governor, Rt. Hon. Sheriff Oborevwori, today, presented a N936,078,818,719 billion Appropriation bill for the 2025 fiscal year to the State House of Assembly.

Governor Oborevwori said the budget christened, ‘Budget of Fiscal Consolidation,’ was made up of recurrent expenditure of N348,717,758,635 billion representing 37.25 per cent and capital expenditure of N587,361,060,084 representing 62.75 per cent of the total budget.

He said the 2025 budget is N211bn more than the 2024 approved sum of N725bn, indicating an increase of 29%.

The Governor attributed the increase to the realignment of the exchange rate which resulted in higher FAAC allocations and associated revenues. He said: “This is in addition to a corresponding improvement in our Internally Generated Revenues in the year.

“The 2025 budget contains several initiatives planned to cushion the effects of fuel subsidy removal on our people and all the attendant economic challenges it has brought upon us.

“These include deliberate provisions to strengthen our social protection interventions and safety nets, basic rural infrastructure, agriculture and food security, agro value chain, and MSMEs.

“The 2025 Budget focuses on continued provision of physical infrastructure, human capital development, job creation, wealth creation, and poverty reduction in our dear state.

“The state government intends to achieve these through prudent management of our resources and prioritizing expenditures on health, education, agriculture, water resources, environment, housing as well as women and youth empowerment programmes.

“In 2025, we propose to spend N230 billion on Road Infrastructure; N67.42 billion on Education; Health will gulp N30.55 billion; Water Resources N11.03 billion and Agriculture, N7 billion.”

Government Oborevwori appealed for the speedy passage of the appropriation bill by the lawmakers.

In his remarks, Speaker of the State House of Assembly, Rt. Hon. Emomotimi Guwor, said the state had witnessed unprecedented development due to the Governor’s pragmatic style of governance and commended the Governor for continuing and completing inherited projects from previous administration.

He lauded Governor Oborevwori for his fiscal discipline and ensuring value for money which he epitomised in returning over N500m to the state coffers while serving as Speaker and for saving over N14bn for Local Government Councils across the state.

He called on the Governor to institutionalise pre-budget planning parley between the Executive and the Legislature to help balance priorities within available resources.

The Speaker urged all Ministries, Departments and Agencies of government to cooperate with the Committees of the House during the budget defence sessions to ensure seamless consideration and timely passage of the budget.

Motion for adoption of the budget was moved by House Majority Leader, Hon. Emeka Nwaobi and seconded by Member Representing Ika North East Constituency, Hon. Marilyn Okowa-Daramola.

The budget presentation was witnessed by the State Deputy Governor, Sir Monday Onyeme and members of the Bayelsa State House of Assembly led by the Speaker, Rt. Hon. Abraham Ngobere amongst others.

Oseji Calls For Actualisation of Zero Waste In Delta State

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The Permanent Secretary, Ministry of Environment, Dr. Mrs Minnie Oseji has called on all Deltans to join in the campaign of zero waste in Delta State

Oseji gave the call during a consultative forum with Head of Environment department of the nine Local Government Areaa across Delta North senatorial districts, private sector participants (PSPs), Recyclers, Government Relevant Ministries Departments and Agencies (MDAs) and Landlord Associations.

While encouraging every household to key into the actualization of zero waste initiative, she said it would be of great pride to them, the state government and the state at large.

The Permanent Secretary while frowning at the risk scavengers were faced with at the dumpsite said it is unhealthy as it exposes them to infectious diseases which they in turn transfer back to their families and friends thereby leading to outbreak.

She urged them to stop going to the dumpsite to pick the rubbish, rather the waste should be separate at source and taken to the recycling point.

The Permanent Secretary said in determining the success of the project, the ministry will be visiting the dumpsite across the state to ensure that are zero scavengers at the dumpsite.

On his part, the Managing Director of Solid Chemicals, Mr Francis Uchechukwu Nnachi said the end to end recycling company helps to reduce the amount of waste in the society.

Expressing delight over the initiative which he said was timely and will help in reducing the amount of waste that are generated and goes into the drain.

He said with the awareness it will bring in more recyclers and create more jobs for the teeming youths.

According to him, the scavengers rather than been left jobless would be profiled and function as truck drivers that can be at the collection centres to scale the waste and still make money.

He said with the value added to waste, Deltans will understand that there is nothing like waste but recyclables which they can make money from.

Speaking on behalf of the state Chairman of Private Sector Participant (PSP), Mr Samson Osuware, the financial Secretary of Association of Waste Managers PSP, Mr Adeniyi Osawaru said forum was timely, as there is need for will power from well meaning Deltans for waste to wealth and zero waste environment to be achievable.

Ukah Commends Oborevwori’s Massive Infrastructural Development 

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…Charges State Bureau on Delta Value Charter Awareness, Citizens Responsibility

The Delta State Governor, Rt. Hon Sheriff Oborevwori, has been commended for the massive infrastructural projects, and positive socioeconomic remodelling going on across the state, and within the Delta State Capital Territory.

The Director-General, Delta State Capital Territory Development Agency, Mr. Patrick Ukah, gave the commendation when the
Director-General of the Delta State Orientation and Communications Bureau, Dr Fred Latimore Oghenesivbe, led his Senior Management Team on a courtesy visit to the agency.

He affirmed that Delta State Capital Development Agency, has achieved a lot in the past one year under the present administration, saying that several internal roads in the state capital have either been rehabilitated or constructed to connect various communities and streets for ease of transportation of goods and services.

Ukah noted that the three senatorial districts and the state capital are dotted with mega projects under governor Oborevwori in terms of funding of durable roads infrastructure and City beautification, adding that the agency will continue to partner with stakeholders to enforce sanitation laws for the attainment of quality hygiene and healthy environment for all.

According to Ukah, “A lot is happening in the state. We now have a public cemetery under private public partnership in the state capital, an international market at Abraka axis of Asaba, vehicles parking lots under construction, a cleaner environment, a corrective waste management process, lots of road construction projects,’ while assuring that the Waste-to-Wealth Projects, WWP, will soon be launched in the state capital.

Ukah urged the new management of Delta State Orientation and Communications Bureau, under the leadership of Dr Fred Latimore Oghenesivbe, to commence state wide advocacy to project the Delta Value Charter, and Citizens Responsibility Code, so as to resonate with the State Identify crafted in the Delta logo, featuring five stars representing the five major ethnic nationalities united to attract massive development, promote peaceful coexistence, unity and progress among the people.

He further stated that the Bureau of Communications and Orientation has a lot of sensitization visits to carry out to re-orientate the minds of the people, advising the Bureau to embark on aggressive public enlightenment campaigns to traditional rulers, market women, Schools, professional bodies and other stakeholders across board, to drive the state value charter message to the target audience, especially people at the grassroots.

He described the Delta State Logo as an embodiment of our true identity, which tells our story in colourful dimensions and multifaceted ways, noting that rotation of power currently in place via the ruling party, the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, has confirmed our collective resolve to remain united for our common good.

Ukah said the state logo is a symbol which depicts Delta as rich in oil, hard work, industry, knowledge, sportsmanship, agriculture, arable land, hospitality and unity in diversity.

Earlier, the Director-General of Delta State Bureau of Communications and Orientation, Dr. Fred Oghenesivbe, said he was on the visit to tap from the wealth of experience and knowledge of Mr Ukah, as the Bureau commences plans to popularize the New Delta Identity Project and the Delta State Value Charter.

He condemned the high rate of criminal activities and social vices across Nigeria, such as; yahoo-yahoo, drug abuse, demonization of education as a scam, irresponsibility in general, poor parenting, political apathy, among others, adding that the state governor, Rt Hon Sheriff Oborevwori, recently approved a state wide sensitization campaign on drug abuse tagged: Drug Free Delta.

Dr Oghenesivbe called on Deltans from all walks of life to exhibit attitudinal change by imbibing the right moral values of discipline, hard work, patriotism and respect for one another for a better society, while commending the state governor for leading by example, as practically demonstrated in his commitment to deliver quality and durable projects that would stand the best of time.

He tasked Deltans, especially the youths to promote patriotism, integrity, professionalism, mutual respect, ethnic and religious tolerance, harmonious co-existence and unity among the citizens, assuring that these positive virtues and values shall be embedded in all advocacy messages and materials of the Bureau through traditional and new media platforms, and in all sensitization campaigns from community to community across the three senatorial districts.

He disclosed that the Delta State New Identity Project is in three aspects, namely the Bureau’s Mandate, Delta Value Charter and the Citizen’s Responsibility Code, adding that the State Orientation and Communication Bureau has mapped out strategies to sensitize the people on value orientation in line with the MORE Agenda of governor Oborevwori.

While commending the DG, Delta State Capital Territory Development Agency, Mr Patrick Ukah, for his contributions in developing the state capital territory through his agency under Governor Sheriff Oborevwori’s administration, he added that he scheduled the visit to seek full interpretation of what the Delta State Logo represents, partner with him in the area of branding, advocacy strategies, research and development, going forward.

“Your tenure as Commissioner for Information in the first tenure of the immediate past governor, Senator Dr Ifeanyi Arthur Okowa, CON, was remarkable. You started the new identity for Delta, and also supervised the design of the state new Logo.

“You are a veteran in branding, and your achievements for Delta is there for all to see. You brought super innovations and placed Delta far ahead in terms of identity and value orientation. We can’t forget your tenure in a hurry. You are a team player and a detribalized Deltan. Thank you Sir.

“We shall continue to visit you from time to time as we embark on state wide advocacy to popularize the New Delta identity which you pioneered, project the Delta Value Charter and the State Citizens Responsibility Code.

“In the next couple of days, we shall engage major stakeholders, do a presentation to the Secretary to the State Government, SSG, factor in his inputs and then we shall collectively do a comprehensive presentation to the Governor, Elder Sheriff Oborevwori, who will in turn launch the new Delta Value Charter campaign.

“You assured us that you will keep your doors opened. We deeply appreciated you Sir, we shall be back whenever the need arises, ” Oghenesivbe assured.

How Boundary Disputes Negate Peace, Security, Progress in Nigeria – Oborevwori

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Delta State Governor, Rt. Hon. Sheriff Oborevwori, yesterday, said boundary disputes militates against peace, security and prosperity of communities across the country.

He said so many lives have been lost to boundary disputes and called on the National Boundary Commission and other stakeholders to work assiduously in resolving boundary disputes among border communities in the country.

Governor Oborevwori disclosed this at a one-day workshop for the creation of platform for Nigeria’s coastal states and local government areas with theme: Towards a secure, peaceful and prosperous borders held at Unity Hall, Government House, Asaba.

Governor Oborevwori who noted that the theme for the meeting, “Towards Secure, Peaceful and Prosperous Borders” is very apt and timely, said that boundary dispute is an ancient and modern disease of humanity.

He added that right from the colonial days, Nigeria has been plagued by boundary disputes, which has had disastrous and destabilizing consequences on the people.

He said: “There is scarcely any state in Nigeria that has not been involved in boundary disputes with its neigbhours, often resulting in displacement, death, and destruction.

“Reports indicate that between January 2018 and August 2022, 676 people were killed in various communal and boundary clashes in Nigeria.

“Often the causes of these disputes are traceable to land ownership, community pride, ancient or colonial boundaries, and socio-cultural factors.

“In Delta State, it is safe to say that at least 80% of boundary disputes revolve around land use either for farming, mining, and other purposes of economic significance.

“The resultant clashes often leave in their trail, a chunk of Internally Displaced Persons with the implication this has for their safety and wellbeing. As we all know, the living conditions in IDP camps are unsalutary and inevitably constitute environmental hazards.”

He charged National Boundary Commission, to work harder in resolving boundary disputes across the country.

“As the body responsible for resolving boundary disputes in Nigeria, the National Boundary Commission is critical to the peace, security, and prosperity of our communities.

“It is incumbent on it to embark on enlightenment and sensitization programmes to educate the people on the importance of respecting boundaries.

“It must also properly investigate cases of boundary disputes. In discharging this vital responsibility, officials of the Commission must demonstrate the highest levels of objectivity, neutrality, and integrity to instil confidence and elicit the goodwill of the people.

“Conversations break down fast once there is a perception of favouritism or nepotism on the part of those who are supposed to be impartial arbiters.

“It goes without saying that an effective conflict resolution mechanism is critical for maintaining national security. Hence, there is need for strong political will on the part of the government to implement recommendations that will resolve disputes amicably, and prevent future border disputes.

“With enhanced peace and security at the core of our MORE agenda, we are committed to partnering with the Commission to discharge its functions effectively for a secure, peaceful, and prosperous Nigeria.”

In his welcome remarks, Deputy Governor of Delta State, Sir Monday Onyeme, expressed delight that the African Union Border Governance Strategy is looking into good border governance and the attainment of sustainable development.

He urged the African Union to sustain the tempo to ensure the harmonisation of all grey areas along the boundary communities.

Onyeme, who is the Chairman of Delta State Boundary Commission, observed that the European colonisers arbitrarily, without due regards to the ethnic homogeneity of many African groups, were forced to belong to different nations, while diverse heterogeneous communities were hurriedly bundled into a single nation with distinct boundaries.

Deputy Governors of Bayelsa and Rivers, Senator Lawrence Egwhrudjakpor and Professor Ngozi Odu who also spoke at the ceremony, called on relevant authorities to discuss boundary issues often in other to resolve these boundary disputes.

Director-General National Boundaries Commission, Surveyor Adamu Adaji, said the workshop was primarily designed to engage Nigeria’s coastal states and local government areas as well as the traditional rulers in effective border governance in Nigeria.

Traditional rulers from the South West and South South states among other stakeholders attended the one day workshop.

EFCC Grants Okowa Bail

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The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has released the former governor of Delta State, Dr. Ifeanyi Okowa after he perfected his bail conditions.

The former governor was arrested last week by the anti-graft agency for alleged diversion of N1.3 trillion .

He was given administrative bail and was said to have been released on Sunday evening.

According to an impeccable source, Okowa’s passport was allegedly seized by EFCC as part of his bail condition.

Okowa was arrested last Monday in Port Harcourt, the Rivers state capital, when he reported to the EFCC office following an invitation over the matter.

It would be recall that operatives of EFCC arrested Okowa, over the said amount said to be part of 13 percent derivation fund earmarked for oil-producing states as the funds were allegedly diverted between 2015 and 2023, when he held sway as governor of the oil rich State.

Confirming the seizure of Okowa’s passport and other documents, the EFFC Spokesman, Mr. Dele Oyewale, said it is the normal practice in law enforcement.

Hear: “that is normal practice in law enforcement, when you grant somebody bail, you ask for the person’s international passport and some other conditions. It is normal”, Oyewale, said.

Jamani Inaugurates Climate Change Team

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By: Uche Anita Chukwuma

Following the approval of the Constitution of the technical working group/ Interministerial committee by His Excellency, Rt Hon Sheriff Oborevwori, the Governor of Delta State, the Honourable Commissioner for Environment, Mr Jamani Tommy Ejiro has inaugurated a technical working group/ interministerial committee at the Professor Chike Edozien Secretariat complex, Asaba on the 13th of November,2024.

While inaugurating the Climate Change team, the Hon Commissioner said the establishment of the committee was a crucial step towards ensuring proper coordination of climate change activities in the State. Stating that Climate Change is a global crisis that requires urgent and coordinated actions from all sectors of the society as it poses a significant threat to the planet and its inhabitants.

Speaking on the goal of team he said they were to enable effective reporting of greenhouse gas emission reduction actions in all sectors of the State economy, adding that they are to make a real and lasting impact on reducing our carbon footprint and mitigating the effects of climate change.

Furthermore, the Hon Commissioner said that it is hoped that the team which comprises of experts from different Ministries, Departments and Agencies (MDAs) will be engaged in the Ministry’s quest to carry out a comprehensive greenhouse gas (GHG) inventory in the state and ultimately set up an emission reduction target for the State.

He said he was optimistic that the climate change team would play a crucial role in shaping the State’s response to climate change.

Jamani said the inauguration of the team was in line with the MORE agenda of the State Governor, Rt. Hon Sheriff Oborevwori in prioritizing environmental sustainability and awakening the consciousness of communities to the realities of Climate change.

In appreciation, the Chairman of the team, Mrs Briggs Vivian called for the cooperation of the team to achieve the purpose of reporting Green House Gas emission reduction efforts in the State to the National Council on Climate Change (NCCC).

She emphasized that the reporting must be transparent, accurate, complete, consistent and comparable (TACCC).

Highlight of the event was the inaugural lecture on the Importance of reducing carbon footprint emissions at the individual and sub national level, by the Permanent Secretary of the Ministry, Dr. Mrs Mininim Oseji.

Present at the inauguration were the Directors in the Ministry.

Those inaugurated were, the Chairman, Mrs Briggs Vivian, Director of Climate Change Ministry of Environment; while members of the team were Ubogu Samson, Deputy Director ( Electrical) Ministry of Energy; Uyeh Judith E, Chief Fisheries Officer Ministry of Agriculture; Okonicha Tochukwu, Assistant Chief Scientific Officer, Ministry of Water Resources , Imoniero Goodluck, Assistant Chief Environmental Health Officer, Ministry of Health; Akpokere Isreal , Deputy Director Education, Ministry of Basic and Secondary Education; Gagiyovwe Roli Deputy Director(Admin) Ministry of Oil and Gas; Edareno Tracy Mary, Administrative Officer 11, Ministry of Economic Planning; Godbless Edjereki, Assistant Chief Administrative Officer, Ministry of Women Affairs; TpI. Okore Godwin, Director Ministry of Urban Renewal; Mr Anthony Efianya, Principal Admin. Officer, SEMA; Okpubuluku E.O, Senior Admin. Officer Ministry of Transport; Maduemezia Chinedu, Chief Clerical Officer SDG Office; Ogirisen Felix , Deputy Director Climate Change, Ministry of Environment – Secretary

Celebrating Leadership and Legacy: Hon. Chief Ezenyili Kelvin Obi Celebrates HRM Prof. Epiphany Chigbogu Azinge

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The Executive Chairman of Oshimili South Local Government Area Council, Hon. Chief Ezenyili Kelvin Obi (EKO) PhD, extends heartfelt congratulations to His Royal Majesty, the Asagba of Ahaba, Prof. Epiphany Chigbogu Azinge SAN, OON, FNAILS, KSG, on the occasion of his birth anniversary. This celebration is not just a mark of another year in the life of a distinguished leader, but a tribute to a legacy of service, wisdom, and commitment to the development of the community.

HRM Prof. Azinge has been an exemplary figure in the region, known for his contributions to both academia and community leadership. His insights have played a crucial role in fostering peace, unity, and progress in Ahaba and beyond. As a SAN and a respected academic, his influence transcends traditional leadership boundaries, inspiring generations to strive for excellence and integrity.

In his message, Hon. Chief Ezenyili expresses gratitude for the guidance and support that HRM Azinge has extended to local government initiatives. He highlights the importance of celebrating leaders who dedicate their lives to the betterment of society. As the community gathers to honor the Asagba, it is a reminder of the impactful role that such leadership plays in our lives.

As we celebrate the remarkable journey of HRM Prof. Azinge, we reflect on his achievements and look forward to his continued guidance in the years to come.

~Odih Christian Udoka {OCU} For the Executive Chairman Oshimili South

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