Asiuwhu Alerts Fish Farmers On Coming Flood

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August 29, 2022

…Charges Them To Take Precautions

By Christy Aboghe

In a bid to mitigate the effect of flooding in Delta State, the Commissioner for Environment, Hon. Chief Godspower Asiuwhu has advised fish farmers to be prepared for flooding.

Asiuwhu gave the advise during a town hall meeting with Camp 74 Fish Farmers, Dennis Osadebay Cluster fish farmers and Akapko Fish farmers on the sensitisation of flood prone communities on the prevention and management of flood disaster in Asaba.

He urged them to help by clearing the block drainage so as to allow easy flow of water and protect their fishes from effect the flood.

Forecasting flood in the state, he urged them to relocate if it becomes overwhelming so as not to be affected.

While sympathizing with those who loss their fishes as a result of the challenges they face in the farm, he assured them of the state government support in ensuring a permanent solution to their plights.

The Commissioner commended the farmers for their cooperation in ensuring that food was made available to Deltans despite their difficulty in business.

In the same vein the Permanent Secretary, Dr. Mrs Minnie Oseji, sympathized with the affected fish farmers over their loss.

Oseji encouraged them to send a written information of their challenges and expectation to the Ministry who would in turn help communicate their demands to the governor.

She assured them of intervention that would help curb the anomaly and bring the long protracted challenges to an end.

On his part, the Chairman of Camp 74 Fish Farm, Pst Diyen Friday lamented on the challenges of the farm, adding that it was a long time problem which farmers had been experiencing.

Diyen said lack of water as a result of the constant dredging had lead to low production of fishes and also reduced the number of fish farmers.

He said as a result of the challenges, the no of fish farmers reduced and that affected their production.

The Chairman, said in controlling flood in previous times they had end up using poor materials which turns out to be unfavourable to the farmers.

He noted that one of the threat to their unity, was the constant collection of money from the farmers for supply.…ing water to the various ponds, which many of the farmers are not comfortable with and if the challenge is not resolved could affect their membership strength and increase cost of their production.

Speaking, Head of Dennis Osadebay Cluster fish farm, Mr Loveday Takim said he was hopeful that with the Intervention of the governor through the Ministry, their plight would come to an end.

Some of the fish farmers who spoke , Mrs Akaeze Onyinye from Akapo fish Farm, said their challenge was the loss of fishes which had affected their business, while Uche Ossai said it makes it difficult for them to access their farm to feed their fishes and resulted in poor harvest and loss of money.

Speaking the Chairman of Akapko Fish Farm, Mr Nwamana Joseph appealed to the state government to come to their aid as they could not produce more fishes despite all effort to control the flood.

Nwamana said with the coming flood, many of them were already going out of business as they have experience so much loss.

He said prior to the time they cage their farm with iron net, during the flood and that some of them have gone out of business till after the flooding.

While intimating the Commissioner of their challenges in business, the head of water rehabilitation committee, Mr Sunny Governor said they hardly get the expected result of their fishes as a result their losses.

Mr Sunny appealed that the engineer help channel water to the ponds, adding that if it was entering there would not be pollution.

2023: Delta Core Comrades Drums Support For Omo-Agege.

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August 28, 2022

A youth group, Delta State Core Comrades (DSCC) for OVIENEBI with an over three hundred thousand membership strength across the nation and beyond, in and out of school campuses and alumni, encapsulating old, new and upcoming comrades, has in its unwavering tenacity taken a stand with the delta state APC gubernatorial duo ticket with Senator Ovie Omo-Agege and Rt Hon Friday Osanebi names on it.

According to the Convener, now National Coordinator, Comrade Esiri Kotor during the Inauguration of the National Executive, Senatorial Coordinators and the 25 Local Government Coordinators and unveiling of DSCC ambassadors in Asaba, the Delta State Capital, “The group threw it’s weight behind the Duo ticket of Omo-Agege and Osanebi because of their individual contribution to the advancement of the state and Nigeria in extension, then imagine what they would collectively do when they take over the Osadebe house”

Speaking further, Comr Esiri who hinted that ” We are particularly excited because Rt Hon Friday Osanebi is young, brilliant, resourceful, energetic and a round peg in a round hole, who would add developmental values to Delta State.” also assured Sen Ovie Omo-Agege of an impeccable massive mobilization of real voters from all the nook and crannies of Delta State to deliver Omo-Agege and Osanebi ticket 100 percent during the election come 2023.

Also Speaking was the chairman of the occasion who also administered the oath to the Executive members of DSCC, Senior Comrade Progress Omo-Agege popularly called (KOP) king of politics who stated that ” People now respect people with Permanent Voters Card (PVC), and that this is the first time a house of assembly candidate is attending an event of comrades, also hinted that “Senator Ovie Omo-Agege and Rt Hon Friday Osanebi are members of the comrade community, hence they will not and cannot forget the comrade Community for their commitment.”

Also speaking was Olorogun (Dr) John Oyibokwifi, the APC Delta State House of Assembly (DTHA) hopefull candidate for Ughelli South who stated that “we are sure of Senator Ovie Omo-Ageges competence, capacity and track record of achievements as a Senator and deputy Senate President (DSP) of the Federal Republic of Nigeria, the Federal Polytechnic In Orogun, speaks for itself loud and clear amongst others” also assured the group of his total support and commitment, while stressing on the need for each of the youth as canvassers, to go back to their respective polling unit and kick-start a door to door engagement with prospective voters about the party and it’s candidates at all levels in preparation for the 2023 elections.

Diamond Jubilee: Deaconess Olutayo Samuel; A Woman Of Productivity And Service – Pastor Olusola

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August 28, 2022

By Patrick Ochei

The State Pastor of the Living Faith Church a.k.a Winners Chapel in Oshogbo, Pastor Michael Olusola has described the immediate past NYSC Delta State Coordinator, Deaconess (Mrs) Olutayo Olufunke Samuel as a woman of productivity and service.

The description was made when the man of God who claimed to have known Samuel for over 25 years was delivering his benediction at the 60th birth anniversary of the dynamic and amiable retired NYSC official.

Olusola said the days of a man in life are measured by Duration and by Donation.

To buttress, he said man is destined to live 70 years and above, maintaining that the highest years to live on earth is 120; however, one can desire more and still have it.

Inferring to the Diamond Anniversary of the celebrant, the servant of God defined 60 as meaning support, perfection and rest; confirming that Olutayo Samuel had come to the level where she would operate from the platform of rest without struggle.

He said while we desire to live more years on earth, we should define our purpose so that our case would not be like that of Methuselah who lived 969 years on earth with nothing mentioned about him except having children.

Talking about Donation in life, Pastor Olusola affirmed that Olutayo Samuel was someone that had donated her life to the service of God and humanity.

He gave a good account of her, especially as it pertains to the Gospel of Christ, describing her as a dangerous soul winner.

The man of God gave a testimony of how Deaconess Samuel followed up a Muslim woman who gave her life to God in sickness. He stated that against all odds, she nurtured the woman in faith, sponsored her treatment and kept her in faith.

In conclusion of the testimony, the servant of God said as a pastor, he would never wish to lose such a member, which was why in spite of his very tight schedules, he still didn’t miss the occasion.

Daddy Olusola noted that knowing Mrs. Samuel was more than joy and pride to him, testifying that in spite of all the trials and tribulations she had been through, she kept to her faith in working hard responsibly and serving God and humanity in the most honest way.

According to Pa Olusola, one of the things I knew Deaconess Samuel about, is her always rejoicing, celebrating and dancing in thanksgiving before the Lord.

“For 25 years that I have known her through my wife, she has not changed but remained faithful in the service of God and humanity. God kept her for a purpose and that is what she is doing in her service to God and humanity. She is a woman of productivity and service”, said Pastor Olusola.

In praying for the amiable celebrant, Pastor Olusola declared that she would never get discouraged but continue in the service of God until the last day of her life.

He described Deaconess Samuel as a living epistle of Psalm 23, maintaining that in the natural life, man depreciates by age while in the kingdom of God, the more one ages the more productive one gets. He therefore, proclaimed that God would keep her strong and healthy as she ages in fulfillment of her divine purpose on earth and the word of God in Psalm 23.

In a nutshell, the celebrant who was glittering and full of life, told her story and appreciated God for how He kept her strong, chaste and preserved from trials, evils and unrighteousness.

She pledged never to abandon God, because He never abandoned her when she desperately needed His interventions in all the trials she faced.

The occasion which held at the Peacock Hall, Providence Hotel and Event Centre, along MKO Abiola Way, Abeokuta, was fun filled with classic activities in honour of the celebrant.

High profile dignitaries from across the country, including Hon. Fred Martins of the Delta State House of Assembly, Comrade Patrick Ochei of the Delta State Council of NUJ, a veteran broadcaster Mr. Yemi Shodimu and a lot others were present.

Delta @ 31: Unprecedented Peace, Progress Amongst Deltans- Otirhue

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August 27, 2022

Chairman, Delta State Local Government Service Commission, Hon. Dcn. Joseph Otirhue has described the past 31 years of the state’s creation as one filled with unprecedented peace and progress.

Otirhue made this known in a chat with our Correspondent in Asaba, the state capital.

He said every sector of the state had enjoyed so much peace, that even non Indigenes had find solace in the state.

According to the Chairman, as a result of the unity between Deltans and the state government, the state has experience developmental strides in the area of infrastructural development, construction of good roads, equipping of the health sector, provision of more academic institutions and empowering of farmers in the state.

While felicitating with the state government, he commended the state governor, Sen. Ifeanyi Okowa for the facelift given to the state and the dividend of democracy which his administration has delivered to Deltans.

He added that his impact on development has been felt in all the Local Government Areas across the state.

He also thanked Deltans for their contribution towards making the state a place for abode for non Deltans

31 Years Of Good Governance

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August 27, 2022

… Okowa A Blessing To Artisans- Abanum

By Christy Aboghe

Chairman, Delta State Artisan Association, Chief Ifeanyi Abanum has commended the Delta State government for their magnanimity towards Artisans in the past 31 years of the state creation.

Abanum made this known while speaking with our reporter in Asaba the state capital.

He said they have experienced so much unity in the state, but the dividend of good governance got better during the Sen. Ifeanyi Okowa’s administration, as artisan were opportuned to be given political appointments.

He said the governor made lives better for the artisans by approving land space for the remaining over 1300 automobile mechanics who were still doing their business on the streets of the state headquarter.

He added that Okowa also made it possible for artisans to get contracts and impacting over 31 trade groups of artisans by providing them land space for their Secretariat, grants, loans and ensured that they engage in constant training in which they were equipped with starter packs, an act that has never happened since the creation of the state.

He said the peace and security enjoyed in the state was as a result of his leadership style of the governor, which every Deltans look up to having him attain more heights politically.

The Chairman said he had no doubt that with his achievements in the state, artisans would get the best of him when he becomes Vice President.

Building Our Dream Nigeria Requires Collective Action, Says Okowa

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August 26, 2022

Governor of Delta, and Vice-Presidential Candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Sen. (Dr) Ifeanyi Okowa, has urged all Nigerians to brace up for rebuilding of the country, saying the task required the collective role of every citizen.

He said that Nigerians had a great role to play in living peacefully in unity as no meaningful development could take place without peace.

The made the call while addressing traditional rulers in the state at the Traditional Rulers Council Secretariat, on Thursday, in Asaba.

He commended the monarchs for ensuring that peace prevailed in their various kingdoms, and regretted that he had not been unable to meet them as regularly as he wished.

According to him, I have come before you to have a moment with you all because for some time I have found myself so busy, particularly this year that is an electioneering year.

He said “I must use this opportunity to thank all our royal fathers for the great role they play in their various kingdoms because I know that once it is well with all their kingdoms, it will be well with the entirety of Delta state.

“I always pride myself with the fact that Delta State is peaceful because our royal fathers are doing a great job in the state. Beyond the work that they do to keep their kingdoms as peaceful as possible, they have continued to pray for our state.

“I cannot ignore the role our Royal fathers have continued to play in ensuring peace in our state,”

He lauded Delta monarchs for the bond that exists amongst them which according to him had translated to the peace that pervades the entire state.

“Your Majesties, you have continued to draw yourselves to each other and when you continue to bond amongst yourselves, you are actually bringing an everlasting bond amongst our people in Delta State.

“And to that extent, we have continued to stay together as a united people despite the differences in our languages. So I want to thank each and everyone of you for this role you have continued to play.

“Delta State is a mini-Nigeria but we are united and if our voices could be such that is closely knit together, I believe that Nigeria can actually be closely knit together.

“So I truly want to thank you for all that you have been doing to ensure peace and unity of our people because without the peace and unity, it will be difficult to develop our state.

“I want to use this opportunity to appreciate all our Royal fathers for the support that you have given me for almost seven and half years now,” he said.

The PDP Presidential running mate urged Nigerians to live in peace in order to help in the rebuilding trust in the nation.

“We had a very difficult beginning in the state but things have continued to improve even when we would have had more if the economy was good in our nation today.

“I want to urge and pray that we need to continue this spirit of oneness and I am sure that we would still be able to deliver the dividends of democracy until the last day in office.

“I see the brotherhood and love between the traditional institutions in this state and it gladdens my heart and I hope that every state is able to emulate this and that if we can come together as a people and stay on they part of Justice, we would be able to take ourselves out of where we are today.

“Every Nigerian should realise that we have individual and collective role to play in other to rebuild the foundations of our nation,” Okowa said.

Earlier, Chairman of the Delta State Traditional Rulers Council and Orodje of Okpe Kingdom, HRM Orhue I, said traditional rulers in the state were grateful to Governor Okowa for his unparalleled support for the traditional institution in the state.

They pledged their continuous support towards the governor’s stronger Delta vision.