The Chairman of A.C Okocha Motors and Political leader of Ogwashi Uku Kingdom, Chief A.C Okocha felicitates with the good people of Delta State on her 32nd Anniversary as a state.
Environment Commissioner Cautions Against Illegal Dumping Of Refuse
Delta state Commissioner for Environment Mr. Ejiro Jamani has warned residence of the state to desist from indiscriminate dumping of refuse on prohibited areas.
Jamani gave the warning during his inspection of blocked canals at the Warri garage in Warri South Local Government Area of the state and other parts of the state during the monthly environmental sanitation exercise, in Warri.
He said the waste dumped at the canals would lead to blockage of the drainage system and would not allow easy flow of water from the pipes.
The Commissioner who was accompanied by the Director of Sanitation, Mrs Fransica Atigan and other Warri Environment staff, called on Deltans to endeavor to keep their environment clean so as to achieve a more cleaner state.
Highlight of the exercise was a visit to Sapele Local government, Enerhen junction, Igbudu Market, From Warri south Secretariat to lgbudu market, Enerhen junction, Airport road, Ugbangwe market and Deco road to Estate roadabout.
In another development, the Permanent Secretary in the ministry, Dr. Mrs Minnie Oseji charged the Aniocha North Local Government Council Chairman to emulate the healthy environment and sanitation observed by the Aniocha South local government council.
Oseji while expressing displeasure over the indiscriminate dumping of refuse in the local government area, advised the residence of the local government to maintain good hygiene so as to stay healthy.
Frowning at the of illegal dumping of debris close to a school in the local government, the Permanent Secretary, said it was not meant to be in residential areas, hence they should desist from disposing dirts in prohibited areas.
She said the ministry would continue to monitor environmental activities of the local governments across the state and give them all the necessary support in ensuring that they help achieve a cleaner Delta State
Speaking the Head of Environment Department in the local government, Mr Ralph Onwuegbuzie said efforts has been made to sensitive the people on the need to participate in the exercise.
Onwuegbuzie urged the people of Aniocha North to imbibe the culture of observing good sanitation .
Delta State To Become Food Hub Of Nigeria- Omoun
…As DTSG Sets To Construct 16km To Mbiri Farm Settlement
In keeping with the MORE Agenda of the Gov. Sheriff Oborevwori administration , the Delta State government has said that it is resolved to ensure the food security of the state as well as position it as the food hub of the nation.
The Commissioner for Agriculture and Natural Resources, Barr. Perez Omoun Esq. disclosed this to journalists, during an inspection visit to one of the Green House projects at Mbiri farm settlement in Ika North East Local Government Area of Delta State.
While lauding the project as a worthwhile one that would ensure all round food production in the state, the Commissioner said with the quick intervention of the state government, the farm settlement which has been in existence before the creation of the state, would be revived.
Hon. Omoun assured that within six months some short term harvestable food items grown at the greenhouse would be ready for harvesting.
Speaking further, he said the the as his ministry was saddled with the responsibility of providing food for all Deltans, he would ensure that the Ministry would live up to its responsibility and called on staff to support the vision.
The Agric Commissioner also promised to ensure that the feeder road of about 16km leading to the farm settlement be fixed to enhance accessibility for farmers to their farms.
Group Calls On President Tinubu To Renew Tompolo’s Pipelines Surveillance Contract
…Says Those Protesting Against Renewal Of Contract To Ex-militant Leader Are Major Beneficiaries Of Unpatriotic Nigerians Stealing Crude Oil
… Tasks NNPC, NSA To Reveal Names Of Those Behind Oil Theft
The Niger Delta Indigenous Movement For Radical Change (NDIMRC) has called on the President, Senator Bola Tinubu to renew the pipelines Surveillance Contract of ex-war lord in the Niger Delta Region, High Chief Government Ekpemupolo (aka Tompolo) for the benefit of the nation, saying no effort should be spared by the Federal Government in collaborating with the former militant leader in the protection of critical oil and gas infrastructure and securing permanent peace in the oil rich Niger Delta Region.
While saying that the oil from the Niger Delta Region remains the main stay of the nation’s economy, the group in a press statement, implored the President not to listen to mischief makers who are not happy with the way Tompolo has handled the issue of oil bunkering in the region since he was awarded the pipelines Surveillance contract by the administration of former President Muhammadu Buhari.
The group in the statement signed by its President, Nelly Emma, Secretary, John Sailor and Public Relations Officer (PRO), Stanley Mukoro, advised President Tinubu to go ahead and renew the pipelines Surveillance contract to the repentant ex-war lord, saying he has helped the nation greatly since he was awarded the pipeline Surveillance contract.
The Group described Tompolo as a man of peace who wants the best always for the nation and the people, but being fought by unpatriotic elements in the country who are bent on crippling the nation’s economy through the stealing of crude oil.
According to the statement; ” We want to commend President Tinubu for the good things he is doing for the nation, but we want to appeal to him not to listen to mischief makers and enemies of our country who are waging unnecessary war against a patriotic Nigerian, High Chief Government Ekpemupolo (aka Tompolo) who has been able to put those stealing our oil under check. They are out fighting a good man for nothing, but for their selfish interests. These people are bent on crippling the economy at a time your government is looking for money to meet the needs of Nigerians and fix the country”.
“These mischief makers and enemies of the nation have done everything possible to ensure that the pipeline Surveillance contract to Tompolo is never renewed. We want to let the President and the whole world to know that Tompolo means well for our nation and those kicking against the renewal of his pipeline Surveillance contract are out to frustrate the efforts of a selfless man who is opposed to the selfish interests of a few as against the general interests of the nation and the people”, they said.
They also said that; ” Our investigation revealed that some disgruntled ex-militants who are opposed to the contract awarded to Tompolo by former President Buhari are working hand in hand with those stealing our oil and they have vowed to ensure that the pipeline contract to Tompolo is not renewed. Mr President, these people do not mean well for your administration and the Nigerian people and we are pleading with you not to listen to them, but go ahead and renew the contract for Tompolo. Those protesting against the renewal of the pipeline surveillance contract are beneficiaries of those stealing our crude oil. They should be investigated properly”.
“As independent oil monitoring group in the Niger Delta Region, we are very pleased with the way and manner Tompolo has helped to beat oil bunkerers to their own game. Oil production has gone up and more money has been generated by the Federal Government, thanks to the relentless efforts of Tompolo, a peace advocate in the Niger Delta Region and this is why we are very concerned about the renewal of his contract by the Federal Government in the interest of our dear nation. High Chief Government Ekpemupolo is a very peaceful person and his contributions to the advancement of the Niger Delta Region cannot be over emphasized”, the group stated.
The Group further said that; ” The people of the Niger Delta Region in particular and Nigerians in general will continue to remain grateful to High Chief Government Ekpemupolo, a wonderful son of the Niger Delta Region for ensuring that those milking the nation dry through the stealing of our crude oil are checked properly and put on their toes. We are satisfied with his protection of critical oil and gas infrastructure, eradication of oil bunkering and increased generation of internal revenue and therefore the Federal Government should go ahead and renew his pipelines Surveillance contract”.
While imploring the Federal Government to collaborate with High Chief Government Ekpemupolo in the area of securing permanent peace in the Niger Delta Region and increasing oil production, the group stated that; “Let it be known, Mr President that some of these agitators and faceless stakeholders are being sponsored by the oil bunkerers and hiding under the cover of the APC. Our President should not give these so called agitators and their co-traveIlers that room to do whatever they want to do because they and their sponsors do not mean well for the nation. We want to implore the President that the NNPC and the National Security Adviser (NSA) should be encouraged to reveal the names of those behind illegal oil bunkering. When the current NSA was the Chairman of the EFCC, he did very well in the fight against corruption and so we are expecting him to support NNPC fully in fighting corruption in the oil sector for our production to go up and the common man will benefit greatly”.
“Some of these agitators being sponsored by those stealing our crude oil are working directly with the NNPC to guide our pipelines and we are using this medium to call on NNPC that these agitators being used by oil bunkerers and have been paid heavily by their sponsors should be shown the way out because they and their sponsors are saboteurs who are doing everything possible to frustrate the process already put in place by High Chief Government Ekpemupolo ( Tompolo)”, they stated in the press statement.
The Group revealed that; “Before the award of the pipeline Surveillance contract to Tompolo last year, we were only producing Seven Hundred Thousand barrels of oil per day, but it has risen to over One Million, Six Hundred Thousand barrels per day. The ex-militant who is waging this serious protest against the renewal of the contract for Tompolo do not even have a drop of oil in Ondo State, the oil in the area belongs to the IIajes and his area do not have a single oil and he is also the one working in the AKK Gas project of the NNPC and NNPC should know that he is the one being used by those stealing our crude oil to wage protest against the big wigs in NNPC and Tompolo. The searchlight should be beamed on him”.
I am Not Where I Used To Be Before- Pastor Jeremiah
…As He Adds Another Year
God’s own servant, Pastor Jeremiah Eze-Peter Modozie has expressed appreciation for God’s faithfulness.
The Cleric, while speaking with our reporter yesterday on the occasion of his birth anniversary said he would ever be grateful to God for his mercies over his life.
According to him, the testimonies of his life conotes the bible book of 1st Peter chapter 2 verses 10 – “Once you were not a people; now you are the people of God. Once you received none of God’s mercy; now you have received his mercy.”
I believe we are what we are by the grace of God. I was once not a child of God, Now I am a child of God, he said.
While thanking God for the special day of his life, August 25 he said, “I am still standing all by His mercies. I am not where I want to be yet, but I am not where I used to be”.
As Commissioner, I Will Ensure Youths Benefit From Dividends of Democracy- Agbateyimiro
…Youth Commissioner Sets Up Committee To Compile List Of Delta Youths
The Commissioner for Youth Development, Agbateyimiro Isaac Weyinmi has set up a committee to draft out youth bodies in the state.
Agbateyimiro said the committee that was to be headed by the Director of Youth Mobilization and Leadership, Barr. Dioru Sheho, would help get a template of youths in the state and ensure that they were drafted into the activities of government,
Speaking while addressing staff of the ministry on assumption to his office in Asaba, the state capital, he said his tenure as Commissioner would be an all youth inclusive business, and to ensure that the dividend of democracy was not sectionalise, when empowerment starts.
While commending the past commissioners for their support towards the development of youths in the state, he called for their collaboration in delivering on the M.O.R.E agenda of the state governor, Rt. Hon. Sheriff Oborevwori.
He said though the task of managing youths was challenging, however it was still surmountable with their support.
The Commissioner said as an ambassador of the M.O.R.E agenda of the state governor, he would ensure that all activities in the ministry would be an all youth inclusive business.
He assured Deltans of reaching out to all the youths in the state, while strategising and considering the critical demography of youths in the state so as to win as a ministry.
He said that they would fight crime amongst youths and ensure it is brought to zero level.
The Permanent Secretary in the ministry, Ms Ngozi Mogbolu said with the agenda set by the Commissioner, they would take the ministry to the next level.
The Commissioner while on another visit to the National Youth Service Corp Orientation camp on Iselle uku assured the state coordinator of NYSC of government intervention to their needs at the camp.
Highlight of the visit was inspection of the camp facilities and hostels.
Senior Political Adviser Assures Artisan Of Govt Synergy
The Senior Political Adviser to the Delta State governor, Sen. Emmanuel Aguariavwodo has charge Artisans in the state upgrade their standard as craftsmen.
Aguariavwodo gave the charge when he played host to the executives of the state Artisan Association of Nigeria, at his office in Asaba.
He advised that they produce a yellow page directory of all artisans in the state, so as to enhance increase in patronage of their business.
While commending the group for standing by the People’s Democratic party during the last election, the Senior Political Adviser assured them of government synergy.
Speaking the State Chairman of the Association, High Chief Ifeanyi Abanum, said the Association has given the Party utmost support in previous elections and was ready to continue in their support in ensuring the fulfilment of the M.OR.E agenda of the governor.
Abanum while appealing for inclusiveness of the craftsmen in governance, said they would help in delivering a better state.
He congratulated the Senior Polad on his appointment and called for more synergy from the state government.
We Have A Hungry Nation To Feed- Omoun
The new Commissioner for Delta State Ministry of Agriculture and Natural Resources, Mr Perez Omoun Esq. has promised to synergise with staff of the ministry in actualising the M.O.R.E agenda of the state governor.
Omoun gave the assurance on his assimption to the Ministry, in Asaba, the state capital.
He said he would brainstorm with them so as to achieve the purpose for which the ministry was created, which all Deltans long for, for their survival.
The Commissioner charged the staff of the ministry to begin to think outside the box, as innovation was what can grow agriculture in the state.
He said they should not forget that they have a hungry nation to feed, hence the need for them to come up with ideas that can grow food availability in the state.
While appreciating God for the opportunity to serve as a commissioner in the ministry, said their ideas would help in the actualisation of the M.O.R.E agenda.
He said as a ministry they ought to look 70 percent inwardly in ensuring that there was sufficient food to feed all Deltans and 30 percent outwardly.
According to the Commissioner, food security was possible with all the natural resources the state was blessed with, adding that by collaborating with foreign body the state can get better beyond oil.
The Commissioner urged them to be diligent and committed to work as their sincerity in the discharge of their duty could make or mar an effective service delivery.
The Permanent Secretary, Mr Benard Agamah assured the Commissioner of support from staff of the ministry.
Agamah said they would key into the M.O.R.E agenda of the state governor so as to ensure food availability than ever before.
Otobore Calls For More Participation Of Youths In Governance Process
Youths in Delta State have been tasked to get involved in the process of governance.
The global President, Ready to Lead Africa, Mr Godbless Otobore gave the advise during the training of representatives from the Delta North Senatorial district in Asaba, the state capital.
Otobore said their impact in monitoring the activities of political leader would help being about a credible and transparent system of government.
He urged the youths to get involved in the process of supporting what was going on in their various communities, as it would help ensure that what was promised by government is been done well.
Otobore said the tools given to the beneficiaries which was developed using technology, would help them to be part of the governance process through the public performance monitoring system.
He urged the trainees to do more accountability work on the elected leaders as democracy was not about voting them into power.
He promised to support credible government policies that were necessary in the development of the people and ensure that the young trainees were doing the works in their communities as championed.
On his part, a youth development expert, Comrade Collins Okonkwo while delivering a lecture on the topic, Public Monitoring System: the role of the youth, admonished the youths to help boost overall productivity in governance space.
Okonkwo also encouraged them to always track government policies so as to increase transparency and accountability in governance.
Speaking with Journalists shortly after the training, one of the trainee, Mr Ogundeji Olayinka Joseph said he has learnt not to use violence as a means of speaking the minds of the people.
Another trainee, Miss Enochusi Fortunate said she has been equipped with the understanding that it takes the youth involvement in governance for the voice of the masses to be heard.
Delta State Governor Assigns Portfolio To Newly Sworn In Commissioners
Delta State Governor, Rt. Hon. Sheriff Oborevwori has assigned portfolios to newly sworn in Commissioners.
The 26 Commissioners who were on Tuesday, August 22, 2023, inaugurated as members of the State Executive Council were advised by the governor to ensure fairness, equity and justice to guide their actions for effective service delivery.
He charged the newly sworn-in Commissioners to be humble in the discharge of their duties, adding that “being a Commissioner does not make you superior to others. So, you must shun pride and arrogance”.
He said the appointment was simply a call to higher responsibility and that they must justify the confidence that has been reposed in them with good judgment, tenacity of purpose, compassion, and unwavering commitment to the development of the state and the welfare of the people.
According to governor Oberevwori, “the M.O.R.E agenda of this administration is designed to ADVANCE Delta through inclusive and sustainable economic growth and private sector job creation, strengthening the human capital, building an enabling infrastructure, and improving governance and accountability systems for improved service delivery”.
“The successful implementation of these programmes calls for drive, focus, innovation, fiscal discipline, and judicious allocation of resources on your part”.
“A lot is expected from this administration in the light of the massive support we received from the electorate in the general elections. Hence, you must roll up your sleeves and get to work immediately because there is no time to waste”.
Those sworn in were, Odinigwe Odigie Daniel; Hon. Joan Onyemaechi Ada-Anioma; Jerry Ehiwario; Charles Aniagwu; Dr. Kingsley Ashibuogwu; Michael Ifeanyi Anoka; Hon. Princess Pat. A. Ajudua, Ph.D and Chief Darlington Ijeh; Chief Fidelis OkenmorTilije; Barr. Funyei Manager; and Hon. Godknows Angele.
Others are Dr. Joseph Onojaeme; Chief Emamusi Obiodeh; Mr Perez P. Omoun, Esq.; Orode Uduaghan; Isaac Tosan Wilkie; Agbateyimiro Isaac Weyinmi; Samuel Oligida; Prof. Tonukari Johnbull; Etagherure Ejiro Terry; Mrs. Rose Ezewu; Jamani Tommy Ejiro; Onoriode Agofure; Hon. Izeze Rume Yakubu Reuben; Chief Vincent Oyibode, and Sonny Akporokiamo Ekedayen.
