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Delta To Issue White Paper On Evwreni Crisis

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Delta Government, on Tuesday, said it would issue a white paper on the report of the Judicial Panel of Inquiry into the intra communal conflict in Evwreni town, Ughelli North Local Government Area of the state.

The Commissioner for Works in charge of Highways and Urban Roads, Mr. Noel Omodon disclosed this while briefing journalists on some of the decisions reached at the State Executive Council meeting presided over by the Deputy Governor, Deacon Kingsley Otuaro at Government House, Asaba.

Mr. Omodon pointed out that the state Exco had adopted a lot of recommendations put forward by the Panel, adding that some adjustments were alsor made by the Exco, even as he said the white paper would restore lasting peace in Evwreni town.

“Exco considered the government white paper on the report of the Judiciary Panel of lnquiry into the intra-communal crisis in Evwreni, Ughelli North Local Government Area.

“We have adopted a lot of recommendations and, also made some adjustments going forward and the report would soon be made public,” the Commissioner added.

It would be recalled that the Judicial Panel of Inquiry which was inaugurated on October 20, 2021 by the state government following the crisis that led to a number of deaths, massive destruction of property and displacement of persons, submitted its report on March 18, 2022.

Meanwhile, Omodon said following hike in prices of goods and services, there was upward review of the cost of some ongoing projects in the state while new projects in the road sector were approved.

According to him, Exco approved the construction of Ededhe Road in Otor-Igho, Isoko North; construction of Orogun bye pass road in Ughelli North and upward review of Olorogun Kuti Avenue in Owa-Alero, Ika North-East as well as upward review of an expansion of Old Lagos bye pass, Okpanam in Oshimili North Local Government Area.

Others, he said, included upward review of the contract for the second phase of the Madonna College Road, Asaba; construction of Otewe/Ochuko/Ovwian Street, off James Ovie Street, Okuokokor in Okpe Local Government Area and construction of Jaret, Kano and Okocha Street, off Dennis Osadebey Way, Asaba in Oshimili South Local Government Area.

Mr. Omodon stated that Exco also gave approval for the construction of Town Planning Road and its adjoining streets in the GRA phase five, Asaba, adding that the 6.7 Ejeme-Aniogor to Obidigbo and the Ogunu Community main road from Agoro Layout were equally approved by Exco for construction.

“A lot of ongoing physical projects were considered. There were lots of request for reviews as a result of fluctuations in prices.

“Exco approved the construction of Ededhe Road in Otor-Igho, Isoko North Local Government Area and construction of Orogun bye pass Road in Orogun town as well upward review of Olorogun Kuti Avenue in Owa-Alero, Ika North East.

“We approved the construction of Ejeme Aniogor/Obidigbo/Ekuku-Agbor Road in Aniocha South Local Government Area. It is an 8.5km road but in this first phase, we will take about 6.7km from Ejeme-Aniogor to Obidigbo,” he said.

The Commissioner said the vision of the state government was to complete all ongoing projects, emphasising that there would be zero tolerance for project abandonment.

He, therefore, lauded Deltans for their sustained support to the Okowa led administration in the state, promising that the politics of 2023 would not derail the Stronger Delta Vision.

Olu Of Warri Commends Governor Okowa For The Gift Of Press Centre, Bus To Delta NUJ

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By Patrick Ochei

His Majesty, Ogiame Atuwatse 111, CFR, Olu of Warri, has commended the Governor of Delta State, Senator Ifeanyi Okowa and the Government of Delta State for deeming it fit to build and donate a press centre and a bus to the Nigeria Union of Journalists, NUJ Delta State Council.

Ogiame Atuwatse III gave the commendation when members of the Delta State Council of NUJ Executives and Press Week Committee paid him a courtesy visit in his palace to intimate him of the activities lined up to celebrate the 2022 NUJ Delta Press Week.

He said that the symbiotic relationship between government and the media was needed for the advancement of society through information gathering on the policies and programmes of government and disseminating same to the public by the press.

The Olu of Warri while acknowledging the indispensability of the media, said there was need for government to regularly provide practitioners with the enabling environment to discharge their constitutional role without fear or favour.

The youngest Nigerian traditional ruler ever to receive the national honour of the Commander of the Federal Republic, CFR, affirmed he would personally appreciate the Governor on behalf of the Union when they meet.

He also commended the Union for deeming it fit to visit him to acquaint him with the programmes of the Union ahead of their annual press week scheduled to hold later in the year.

He assured of the willingness to render his personal assistance to help pathfind a seamless and successful programme for the union and prayed God to give the Chairman and his Executive the wisdom to lead and leave a very good legacy for the union.

Earlier while addressing the Ogiame, the Chairman of NUJ Delta State Council, Comrade Michael Ikeogwu had expressed the joy of the Union for what the Governor and the Government of Delta State did for the NUJ to enable it have a roof over its head after 31 years of existence in Delta and of course, a bus for easy movement of members.

Ikeogwu had asked Ogiame to appreciate the Governor on behalf of the Council for such monumental gifts of a press centre and a bus, adding that “We no longer wonder about like nomads”.

The Chairman told the revered King that it was a rare privilege meeting him to intimate him of what the Council had planned to achieve with the 2022 Press Week, which is majorly going to celebrate illustrious Deltans who had achieved and distinguished themselves in their various fields of endeavours since the inception of Delta State 31 years ago.

Ikeogwu told the Monarch that it was his desire to leave a befitting legacy for the union, hence there would be a fund raising to establish businesses for the Council to enable it have some level of independence.

Onori Announces Change Of Group Name To ACP

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The State Coordinator, Association of Skilled Artisans Delta State (ASAD), Mr Austine Onori has  stated that the pressure group would henceforth be changed to All Crafted Professionals (ACP).

Mr Onori stated this in a press release signed and issued to our reporter in Asaba, the state capital.

Mr Onori said the change was for the avoidance of conflicting interest groups, as it is  support and pressure group for the All Progressive Congress, (APC) for the upcoming  2023 General  Elections .

He stated that by the notice all  their activities and byelaws remain same.

Take Ownership Of Projects In Your Community, Police IG Charges Ibusa Indigenes

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By Christy Aboghe

Inspector General of Police, Alkali Baba Usman has advised the people of Ibusa community to take ownership of the newly commissioned projects in their community.

Alkali gave the advise during the commissioning of the modern police station and barracks in Ibusa, Oshimili North Local Government Area of Delta State.

He urged them to see it as their own project and not destroy them in the case of any violence, adding that the officers assigned to serve in the community where he project lies were there to ensure that they were protected from any crime.

He said the projects would help improve the working environment of the officer working at the station.

The IG called for more synergy amongst security personnel in the country, adding that the number of officer of the force cannot be able to combat crime in the society, hence the need for them to partner with other sister agencies.

He said the community policing were not gainfully employed, rather they were positioned to help mitigate the effect of crime in their communities.

While speaking on the 2023 election,  which he said would be credible, free and fair,he charged the officers to allow masses vote their choice leaders and not be involved in imposing leaders on them.

The IG advised the media not to be used as tools in disseminating inciting reports that could bring people down, rather they should be objective in their reportage

He promised to make available all their request in ensuring that they deliver of effective policing.

On his part, the Commissioner of Police, Ari Mohammed Ali, said it was imperative to note that the project was the first of it’s kind to be executed by any IG in the past.

He said the gesture by the IGP would spur officers to put in their optimum best to showcase the good work he is doing before members of the public.

While commending the IGP  for fulfilling some of the request that was presented to him during his last visit to the state, the state Commissioner of Police, appealed for more support to help enhance their work.

He appreciated the tireless contributions of the state governor, and Vice Presidential candidate of the People’s Democratic (PDP), Sen. Ifeanyi Okowa towards the Command.  

Ezenyili Distributes Relief Materials To IDPs In Asaba Camps

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By Patrick Ochei

The Chairman of Oshimili South Local Government Area of Delta State, Hon. Kelvin Obi Ezenyili has distributed relief materials to the Internally Displaced Persons in the two officially approved camps in Asaba and another unofficial one at the Bridge Head by the 2nd Niger Bridge.

The Chairman who was empathetic to the plights of the IDPs, encouraged them to keep hope alive, just as he said that flood disasters all over the world are usually natural and not any man’s fault.

Ezenyili who said even though the water was already receding while projecting the next one month to be rounding off the camp regime, assured them that Government would always provide as much for them to eat for as much they remained in the camps.

The Chairman also assured them of Government’s plans and commitments towards ensuring that the IDPs resume farming and life afresh immediately after their stay in the camps.

Meanwhile, the former Commissioner for Humanitarian and Community Support Services and PDP candidate for Delta State House of Assembly, Oshimili South Constituency, Barr. Bridget Anyafulu who was in the company of the Chairman, gave an understanding of the roles the Delta State Government, the Oshimili South Council and other critical agencies had played to ensure adequate evacuation and camping of the IDPs for survival, adding that arrangement was in the offing for post camp relief of the IDPs.

According to the Humanitarian expert, “When the flood came, we immediately swung into action and evacuated all the victims. They were all safely brought to the camps already prepared ahead of time.

“We separated the children in primary and secondary schools and attached them to schools around that are suitable for them. The women in the camps who are wives and mothers were made to cook and feed their husbands and children. Nobody does the cooking for them, but them for themselves.

“We are taking food and toiletries to them on a regular basis according to their needs. We have sick bays in all the camps to handle trauma and emerging ailments. We have followed the international best practices in matters of emergency, and I can assure you that Delta is ahead in emergency response and care in the whole of the federation. So, we are providing food, drugs and toiletries for everybody by the seconds. We are constantly checking through the camps to know and take record of things they don’t have to provide them with such immediately”, Anyafulu explained.

Asked if she was challenged by the emergency effect of being under pressure to meet the demanding needs of the IDPs, she insisted she had never been challenged about emergencies, adding that she had trained herself overtime on issues of humanitarian responses and services, and accordingly, there was no need to fret because the government was adequately responding and making the job easier.

She therefore called on individuals and corporate entities to support the government in bringing succour to the IDPs by providing them with necessary assistances.

Anyafulu further commended the Oshimili South Chairman for yet another gesture, maintaining that the issue of survival was key on the emergency radar of the State Government, and so everybody was made to gear up to regularly meet the target of constant supply of foods and medicines to the camps.

She noted that the State had gone far on emergency cases of evacuation, camping and need for post flood supports, hinting that proper assessment had been carried out on how to clean up the flood ravaged environments in line with adequate mechanism to resettle the victims.

The Oshimili South team visited the Ogbe-Afor IDPs Camp, the Oneh IDPs Camp and the 2nd Niger Bridge Head Camp where food items and other materials ranging from yam, plantain, garri, beans, noodles, onions, salt, diapers, antiseptics and more were delivered in abundance to the camps.

However, at the Ogbe-Afor IDPs Camp, the Camp Commandant, Mr. Okpor Daniel appreciated the humanitarian efforts of the chairman for the relief materials, thereby appealing to him to initiate the way forward for the IDPs to resume normal life after the flood.

In company of the Chairman was a former chairman of Oshimili South Local Government, Hon. Chuks Obusom who received wide ovation from the IDPs who knew him well as a grassroots person.

Delta CJ Rounds off Prison Visit: Discharges 31 Inmates

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 Delta State Chief Judge, Honourable Justice Tessy Diai has rounded off tour of Custodial Centres across the state yesterday as she discharged 10 inmates at Ogwashi-Uku Centre, after reviewing 541 warrants.

At the conclusion of her tour to the five Custodial Centres in the State, Justice Diai stated that a total number of 31 inmates were discharged out of 1966 warrants reviewed.

Giving the breakdown, she disclosed that in Warri 639 warrants were reviewed and four discharged; Sapele, 242 reviewed and four released; 304 warrants reviewed in Kwale, five regained freedom; while in Agbor Custodial Centre 240 warrants was reviewed and eight were discharged.

Among the 10 inmates discharged on the legal advice of the Director of Public Prosecutions (DPP), at the Ogwashi-Uku Custodial Centre was a 35 years old Mr. George Mubebeu arraigned at Magistrate Court Ezi, for murder.

Narrating the circumstances that brought him to custody, Mr. Mubebeu said that cattle had been destroying his crops and he had complained his bitter experience to the Alhaji who owned the cows. He continued that each time he reported the matter, the Alhaji took no action.

He said that on one fateful day he went to the farm only to discover to his shock that one cow had died in his farm. And to his consternation, the Alhaji used the Police to arrest him on allegation that he was responsible for its death

More shocking, according to him, the Police framed trumped up charge of murder against him and dumped him in prison where he had been in incarceration.

The Chief Judge who commanded the team of Director of Public Prosecutions, the Chief Registrar and magistrates for their efficient performance during the exercise, directed court registrars to go ahead and file matters in court even where nominal witnesses refused to depose to affidavit.

The Deputy Controller of Corrections in charge of Ogwashi-Uku Custodial Centre, Sunday Enakhe Oyakhire, asserted that their cordial relationship with the courts has resulted to regular production of inmates awaiting trial in courts.

He revealed that the suspension of producing inmates in court by the Centre sometimes in April this year following intelligence report of hoodlums planning attack on them while conveying inmates to courts has been lifted, stating that they have resumed producing defendants to courts.

Delta State Chief Judge Discharges Eight Inmates in Agbor Custodial Centre

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By Agbaragu Timothy

Five defendants charged for possession of Firearms and Single Barrel were among the eight inmates discharged today by the Delta State Chief Judge, Honourable Justice Diai from the Agbor Custodial Centre, Agbor in the Ika South Local Government Area.

The freed accused persons, four in their twenties and one  teenager arraigned before Magistrate Court 1 Agbor on September 14, 2022 for possession of firearm, were set free based on the legal advice of the Director of Public Prosecutions ( DPP ) to the effect that they were innocent of the offence preferred against.

The five who jumped out of the hall shouting, ” Jehovah, Jehovah” narrated the circumstances that brought them to the custody, saying that they were all neighbours at Alihame, Agbor in Ika South Local Government Area of Delta State.

Relating their sad experience to the press, they said they were sitting at their compound on one fateful day when the Police raided the area and took all of them to Police Station. 

They continued that even when the Police searched their homes and found nothing incriminating they were still charged with an offence they knew nothing about. They thanked God, the Chief Judge and DPP for exonerating them.

Justice Diai who reviewed 240 warrants, equally discharged three others based on DPP advice, even as she enjoined magistrates to accelerate trial of defendants granted bail, but could not find surety to guarantee them.

In a welcome address, the Deputy Controller of Corrections in charge of Agbor Custodial Centre, Mr. Donatus Ezugwu, appreciated the Chief Judge for the priority given to custody cases which has resulted to quick dispensation of justice.

While expressing gratitude to the state governor, Senator Dr. Ifeanyi Okowa for the quick intervention in rebuilding the parameter wall of the Centre that collapsed sometime due to torrential down pour, Mr. Ezugwu appealed to the Chief Judge to assist in providing more vehicles to enable officers convey inmates to courts as at when due.

He appealed to the Chief Judge,  on behalf of one critically ill inmate, Chinedu Kelvin Abiamuwe , to be granted bail to enable him attend court from home while receiving treatment.

” My Lord, I wish to make a passionate appeal on behalf of one Awaiting Trial Male, Chinedu Kelvin Abiamuwe ( charged for Conspiracy &Murder ) who was admitted at the Central Hospital, Agbor for more than a month now. He was diagnosed of Heart failure and severe anemia, and over five (5) pants of blood had been transfused as at yesterday ( 25/10/2022 ) and the percentage is still below 25%. I am appealing that he should be granted bail so that he will be attending court from home if he survives the illness, ” he stated.

40 Years Old Man in Two Years Custody Without Trial Regains Freedom

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By Agbaragu Timothy

Paul Dumbi was among five inmates who the Delta State Chief Judge, Honourable Justice Tessy Diai discharged from the Kwale Custodial Centre of the Nigerian Correctional Service, yesterday.

The 40 years old man had been in custody since 2020 on allegation of armed robbery and arson even  without the fact that there had been no information filed by the Director of Public Prosecutions ( DPP ) or any witness deposition against him.

Discharging the Defendant, Justice Diai stated that she saw no justification for the inmate’s continued stay in custody when DPP has averred that all efforts to get witnesses to depose to affidavit to enable them render legal opinion has been futile.

Mr. Paul Dumbi expressed joy that his innocence has been proved even as he thanked God and the Chief Judge for facilitating his release. 

The Chief Judge also released Aziakpono Igirigi, Joel Emmanuel (23), Ejita Osunde (23) and Destiny Goodluck (20) who despite that their cases had been struck out by various magistrate courts since 2020 were still held in custody for no a operant reasons.

Justice Diai who reviewed 304 warrants of inmates awaiting trial at the Kwale Custodial Center in continuation of prison tour across the state queried the rationale for keeping defendants in custody whose cases had been struck out by court of competent jurisdiction.

She enjoined magistrates to hands off any matter which does not fall within their geographical jurisdiction except, they have letter of approval from the Chief Registrar to assume jurisdiction, even as they were reminded to be conscious of time limit in handling custody matters.

So far, the Chief Judge has released 15 inmates awaiting trial at Warri, Sapele, Kwale custodial centres and the Sapele Remand Home since October 18 when she embarked on visit to custodial centres across the state.

Billionaire Prophet Fufeyin Splashes Five Million Naira On IDPS, Donates Food Materials, Medicals Others To Ten Thousand Displaced Persons

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…Sets up additional IDPs camp for affected communities with millions of cash support

Delta Born Televangelist and Billionaire Prophet/President Christ Mercyland Deliverance Ministries Worldwide, CMDM, Prophet Jeremiah Omoto Fufeyin has splashed Five Million Naira cash on the Internally Displaced Persons , IDPs currently camped in his Church in Effurun- Warri, Delta State.

The cash gift presentation was made Thursday October 27, 2022 by Senior Prophet Jeremiah Omoto Fufeyin Rescue Team led by the Man of God under Prophet Omoto Fufeyin Foundation, JOFF, to rescue victims of the ravaging floods across States in Nigeria in order to cushion their sufferings.

Prophet Jeremiah Omoto Fufeyin Rescue Team and Prophet Jeremiah Omoto Fufeyin Foundation is also providing food materials, medicals and other domestic supports to the flood victims in the facility.

According to Prophet Fufeyin, JOFF is taking care of over Ten Thousand Flood displaced persons in the established IDPs Camp by the Church, accommodating those whose homes were submerged from Anambra, Delta, Bayelsa, Rivers, Kogi IMO and affected people across Nigeria, he noted that the rescue mission embarked upon is as a result of the instruction of the Holy spirit and not by his power.

Meanwhile Prophet Jeremiah Omoto Fufeyin swim the flood to rescue the affected flood victims in Delta also with his team had earlier arranged speed boats and palliatives as well as provision of of over 4.5 millions Naira cash to the victim’s at the spot.

Prophet Fufeyin also donated different items to the affected communities while visiting the affected flooded ravaged communities in the country.

The Billionaire Prophet and Founder Christ Mercy land Deliverance Ministries, Papa J Fufeyin assured the rescued flood impacted communities victims that the Jeremiah Omoto Fufeyin Foundation will continue to carter for them till the flood rescinds, he promised them that they will never experience suffering again in their lives with God intervention in their affairs.

He called on churches other clergies to come to the rescue of those suffering in their midst in order to alleviate their pains especially in situation like the flood and other natural future happenings beyond human control.

In a chat with newsmen, Prophet Jeremiah Omoto Fufeyin said he decided to rescue the flood victims because of the promise he made to God Almighty.

He stated thus: “I promise God that if He blesses me, I will also remember the children of God. Those who are in need. So, what make me to now go for this rescue is because of love. Because the bible says, you have to love one another. Love your neighbor as yourself. So, when they’re I. trouble, we have to. The bible says, when he’s in prison, nobody visited. When they’re in sick bed, nobody visited them. So, today, I am here to try my best to come to their aid.”

Prophet Fufeyin noted that the flood victims are being fed three times daily courtesy of the Jeremiah Omoto Funfeyin Rescue Team an arm under Jeremaiah Omoto Funfeyin Foundation.

“We don’t ask for help from anywhere here. But the foundation is ready. That’s what God sent me to do. So, am ready to now take care of them until the flood dry up.”

While noting that it is the government that ensures the protection of lives and properties, Prophet Jeremiah Omoto Fufeyin also called on Christian Clerics in the Country to assist the Federal and State Governments in critical times such as this.

He stressed that the governments have tried their best possible for its citizens. “So, we also need need to now come to their aid. That’s what we are doing right now.”

Our Correspondent who was at the event reports that there was jubilation amongst the flood victims when the cleric arrived the IDP Camp to have fellowship and dinner with them yesterday evening. The flood victims danced and entertained Prophet Jeremiah Omoto Fufeyin with a local wrestling competition among other games.

Josephine Jos, preye Faith both mothers of twins rescued by the team from Ayakoromo in Burutu LGA commended Prophet Fufeyin for his fatherly love and care given them to alive and escape from the ravaging flood across their homes.

Other beneficiaries Joy Reuben from Kogi State, Michael Glory, from Oleh in Delta State, Enegarenbenabo Tei Aperebo from Peretorogbene , Bayelsa as well as those from Gbekebor, Obotebe, Rivers and Anambra States hailed Prophet Fufeyin for his support and identification with the internally displaced persons especially in their time of need , they expressed delight that the Man of God has demonstrated the biblical injunctions of showing compassion to people just as Jesus Christ did while on earth ministering God word, they prayed for him for more anointing to continue soaring in his ministry.

Artisan Chairman Garners Support For Okowa, PDP Candidates

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By Christy Aboghe

Chairman,  Association of Artisan, Delta State, Chief Ifeanyi Abanum has called on artisans in the state to give their massive support to the Vice Presidential candidates of the People’s Democratic Party (PDP) and state governor,  Sen. Ifeanyi Okowa and all candidates of the party in the state.

Abanum gave the advise during the Aniocha South Local Government Artisan’s Day celebration in Ogwashi-uku.

He said it was in appreciation of his love and support towards artisans in the state, since his inception as governor of the state.

He noted that Sen. Okowa in fulfilment of his promise to the craftsmen had provided them with a land and about to disburse grants to them so as to help boost their businesses.

He urged them to take their handwork seriously by developing their skill .

On his part, the LG Party Chairman, Hon. Prince Mike Okwufulueze commend them, said they were the reason why the country was united, due to their importance in the society.

While harping on their importance as craftmen, whose impacts were felt by the people in their communities due to the shut down of their business in the LG, he said there was need for them to be more dedicated to work.

Speaking the  Ogwashi Uku Area Commander of Nigeria Police Force, ACP Dauda Lamba appreciated the leadership and members for the coordination of the group.

He urged them to carry on the peaceful disposition in their homes and business places.

He also advised political leaders to advise their supporters to embrace peace as they work towards the coming election and also give chance to opposition parties for their campaigns

Speaking the  Local Government Artisan Chairman, Mr Sunday Ogwu called on political leaders and members of the society to see them a vital and productive members of the society who have the objective of promoting the economic life and development of the society.

Ogwu said artisans played key roles in the society as their importance can not be underestimated.

Ogwu said through their various units, they represent the technical bank of knowledge and manpower in which the economy of the state and nation is built and developed

Highlight of the event was the presentation of certificate to the flag bearer of the People’s Democratic Party (PDP), Hon. Isaac Anwuzia as their patron, and also to Hon. Okwufulueze and ACP Lamba in recognition of their enormous contribution and good works to artisans in the state.

 

 

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