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Okowa’s Aide Lauds Police For Repelling Delta Community Attackers

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Police in Delta have been commended for repelling Monday morning attack by unknown gunmen on Illah community in Oshimili North Local Government Area of the state.

Mr Olisa Ifeajika, Chief Press Secretary to Governor Ifeanyi Okowa, gave the commendation during a solidarity visit to the Divisional Police Officer (DPO) of Illah Division, Mr Bolarinwa Alabi, and particularly lauded the DPO and his men in the division for foiling the attack.

Ifeajika told newsmen, after a meeting with the DPO at Illah, that policemen in the community demonstrated bravery by confronting the gunmen and neutralising one of them while the others escaped with bullet wounds.

According to him, the officers of this division displayed the true spirit of policing and I pray that such attitude should live on among policemen in all formations.

The governor’s spokesman who was in company with Mr Frank Esenwa, the Peoples Democratic Party Candidate for Oshimili North State Constituency in 2023 elections, said as indigenes of the community, their visit was to commend and encourage the police in Illah for their victory over the gunmen who stormed the community at dawn.

On his part, Esenwa said that he was pleased to hear that the police were able to neutralise one of the gunmen while others escaped with bullet wounds.

“We were informed that some criminal gang tried to terrorise this community but we thank God that the police were able to live up to their billing and one of them was killed while two escaped with bullet wounds.

“We have come in solidarity to rejoice with the police authorities and to congratulate them for their bravery.

“Going forward as leaders from this community, we will see what we can do to support the law enforcement agencies to ensure that this kind of attack doesn’t happen again.

“We need to sound a note of warning to them that this is not an IPOB territory and they should keep off this community and the entire state,” he stated.

Both men had earlier had a closed-door meeting with the DPO on the incident.

Amachai Community Assured Of Govt Intervention To Life, Property Threatening Gully Erosion Site

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The Honorable Commissioner for Environment, Chief Godspower Asiuwhu, has assured resident of Amachai , Community in Oshimili North Local Government Area Of Delta State of Government and other Agencies Intervention to control the gully erosion in their community.


Asiuwhu gave the assurance when he visited the gully erosion site situated around Igwuo gwo stream in Amachai, Okpanam.


He said issues as that were of paramount concern to the state governor, Sen. Ifeanyi Okowa and he would ensure that it was controlled.


The Commissioner, promised to draw the attention of the Commissioners of Works, Urban and Highway Renewal and other intervention agencies, adding that with the effort of NEWMAP in controlling more dangerous erosion sites in the state, theirs would be a work over.


He commended the Association of Landlords in the community for their peaceful disposition in ensuring that the menace was salvaged, adding that their plea would be responded to.


Earlier, the Chairman of Amachai community, Comrade Emmanuel Onwudinjo Agala, called on the state government to come to their aid as the gully had become a threat to lives and properties of residents of the community.


Agala said that the gully site which links the road to Akwukwu Igbo had gone so bad that if not given urgent attention would cause much destruction and danger to lives of the people.


On his part, the Special Adviser to the governor on Media, Mr Fidelis Egugbo said he was optimistic of positive result from the Governor, whom he described as a proactive leader.

Asiuwhu Goes Tough On Defaulters of Environmental Law

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In ensuring that environmental sanity is restored in Delta State, residents have been warned to desisted from indiscriminate dumping of waste.

The Honorable Commissioner for Environment, Chief Godspower Asiuwhu gave the warning when he led sanitation officers in the Ministry, the state task force officers and Oshimili South Local Government taskforce officers on his first official environmental monitoring  duty in Asaba, the state capital.

The Commissioner commended the sanitation department for their diligence in ensuring that the state observed the exercise on monthly basis.

He said he would not  tolerate any negligence to environmental law as his administration would ensure that monitoring of environment commences after the deadline on every environmental sanitation day, adding that any premises found unclean would be locked up and the defaulters would be made to face the law.

Expressing satisfaction, the Director of Sanitation, Mr Lucky Adah, said with proactiveness of the Commissioner they were able visit so many places where they were able apprehend defaulters.

Adah advised Deltans to desist from dumping refuse indiscriminately, rather they should hand them over to Private Sector Participants (PSP) for proper disposal, adding that any one found guilty would be apprehend and prosecuted.

The exercise also had 40 persons arraigned, out of which 39 defaulters were arraigned while one of the arraigned persons was discharged, adding that 21 defaulters were engage in community service.

Highlight of the exercise was the spotting of the Commissioner on a motorcycle as he raided over 60  defaulters who were intercepted along Konwea junction, InterBau junction, Ogbeogonogo market area and other environs in the state capital and later prosecuted.

DTSG Assures Tank Farmers Of Partnership.

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Delta State Government has assured tank farmers in the state that mutual relationship, that would lead to sustainable development in the state.

The Commissioner of Environment, Chief Godspower Asiuwhu gave the assurance during a town hall meeting with oil company Operators in Warri.

Asiuwhu promised them of trainings that would not only be beneficial to them only but also to staff of the ministry.

In the same vein, the representative of the Permanent Secretary and Director of Sanitation in the Ministry, Mr Lucky Adah, urged to take responsibility of their environment by ensuring that they get in touch with the Private Sector Participant, (PSP) to help clear waste in their environment.

On his part, the HSSE Manager, Matrix Energy Group, Mr Fred Olomuro, he said he was hopeful that there would be a new beginning between them and the state government.

Olomuro commended the step taken by the Commissioner in creating an enabling environment for them to interface with the state state government, adding that he has develop a road map for him to achieve his goal.

Expressing optimism, the Terminal Manager, Parker Oil and Gas, Engr. Okafor Iyke said he believes the Commissioner  has the roadmap in solving the regulatory requirements and would end the lacuna in the area of who those what in compliance to environmental regulations.

Engr. Iyke said with the outcome of the meeting there would be harmonisation of what is happening at the federal level.

Also speaking, a representative of Cybernetic International Service Limited, Engr. Johnson Akinten said the Commissioner had started well and he believe that with his support an end would come to multiple taxation.

Commending the Commissioner, for the new initiative of relating with tank farmers in the state, a representative of Danmarna Petroleum Limited, Mr Simon Abuakidzu, pleaded that constant training be done for them as it is done in other countries abroad.

Okowa Congratulates New CAN President, Archbishop Okoh

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Delta State Governor and Vice-Presidential candidate of Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Sen. Dr. Ifeanyi Okowa, has congratulated Most Revd. Daniel Okoh on his election as President of Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN).

The General Assembly of the Association on Thursday formally validated the election of Okoh as its new President after garnering 100 per cent votes of the 259 delegates at the 12th general assembly of the association.

In the congratulatory message contained in a statement by his Chief Press Secretary, Mr Olisa Ifeajika, in Asaba on Friday, Okowa also commended the Christian community in Nigeria for the peaceful conduct of the convention, saying that it reflected the promotion of peace and unity which they preached.

He noted that Nigerians were facing diverse economic and security challenges, and urged the new president of CAN to mobilise all citizens to collectively intercede “for our country as we take practical and actionable steps to #RescueNigeria”.

He called on Okoh to champion the crusade of religious tolerance in the country and build bridges in that regard.

“On behalf of the government and people of Delta, I congratulate Most Revd. Daniel Okoh on his election as President of the Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN).

“We are pleased with your peaceful emergence as the number one leader of Christians in Nigeria.

“The task ahead is onerous and it is our prayer that, in your new position, God uses you to counsel and move the entire Christendom in Nigeria in the direction that you have been ordained to lead.

“I must also appreciate the role of the Church in promoting peaceful co-existence, education and social welfare in our state and country,’’ he said.

He also commended the immediate outgoing President of the association, Dr Samson Ayokunle, for successfully piloting the affairs of CAN during his tenure.

“As Deltans, we remain extremely proud of your illustrious contributions to the growth of the Christian faith in Nigeria,” Okowa added, and wished the new president God’s guidance and success at his new post.

Praise Opens Door To Victory- Chukwurah

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By Christy Aboghe

Commissioner designate, Hon. Nkechi Chukwurah, has charged all mankind to give God his place in thier lives.

Chukwurah gave the charge during the eight edition of Praise festival organised by her foundation.
She said obedience to that, would lead to their victorious emergence in all they do in life.
According to her, the annual event was In fulfilment of her covenant with God for his preservation of her life, to praise him and not herself nor anyone.
While recounting her ordeal in the hands of her security aide, who she said sparodically released 22 gun shots at very close range on alll her entire body, tearing her body apart, in an attempt to end her life, an act a which she said could had led to the end of  any victim’s life, but God in his mercies saved her.
She added that her speedy recovery without any complication or loss of blood  was evident that God was not done with her.
According to her the attack happened a year after the first edition of the Praise festival, yet she was not distracted as ta annual event had always taken place.
Chukurah said an evidence of God’s favour upon her life, was the fact that while preparation were ongoing for the event her attention was drawn to the announcement of her name as Commissioner designate which was followed by her successful screening.
She revealed that the annual festival has impacted her life positively in all ramification, adding that it gets better by the year.
The Commissioner designate thanked the governor, Sen. Ifeanyi Okowa for his support towards the programme since it’s inception.
Earlier, the Senior Special Adviser to the state governor on Religious Matters, Snr. Apostle Sylvanus Okoroteà, lauded the effort of the host for recognizing the greatness of God, adding that it was timely as praises alone would change every ugly situation in the country.
Okorote admonished all to always praise God, as it was one thing they can do that would cost them nothing, addl
On his part the senior Pastor of God’s Glory Evangelical International Ministry and Cordinator of Godly Widows Intercessory Prayer Network, Pastor Emmanuel Nwankwo  commended the host’s zeal to thank God of heaven for what he has done for her.
He urged others to emulate her love for God by giving him what their money can buy, as it was what the Country needed at times like this.
Pastor Emmanuel said that in putting smiles on the faces of the widows, they had accompanied him to felicitate with the host.

Highlight of the event was song ministration by Minister Chinyere Udoma; Africa queen of praise, Minister Nkechi Chukwurah; the choir from Redeemed Christian Church, Region 34; amongst others.

DTSG Assures NLC, ASUU Of Intervention To End Strike

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By Christy Aboghe

Delta State government has assured members of Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) and Academic Staff Union of Universities, ASUU of the Federal government intervention in the protracted strike.

The governor, Sen Dr. Ifeanyi Okowa, who was represented by the state Secretary, Chief Patrick Ukah gave the call when members of the Union embarked on a protest to government House in Asaba.

Commending their peaceful disposition, he said their protest was not out of place as he would ensure that their request were met.

The first Vice Chairman, NLC, Comr. Zico Okwudi called for the state government intervention in ensuring that students and lecturers return back to School.

He said he was optimistic that with the support of the state governor, students would return back to school, as their long stay at home was no longer pleasant.

He urged the governor who he described as a proactive leader to come to their aid, adding that any attempt by the federal government not to do that which they have resolved with the tertiary union would lead to a shut down the economy.

The labour leader said  the protest was aimed at ensuring that the students get quality education and that the student returned back to school.

On his part, the Chairman, DELSU ASUU, Chairman, Prof. Godwin Demaki, frowned at the negligence of the government on the education of the students, adding that it had also led to starvation of the lecturers whom have not been paid in long while.

Also speaking the state Secretary, Non Academic Staff Union (NASU),  Comr Amobi Oluchi, asked that the federal government meet the demands of ASUU by coming to a round table.

Other union leaders who gave their voices to the plea, requested that an end be brought to the prolonged strike, as he student were suffering depression as a result of idleness, while others were indulging in crime.

The exercise took off from the Labour House in Okpanam to government House in Asaba, had protesters carrying placards with the inscription, “education is a right, not a privilege;  “save Nigeria Tertiary institution”

Aljazeera Documentary: No Nation Can Grow In Isolation Of Women – Omu Anioma

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By Patrick Ochei

The cerebral and widely celebrated Omu Anioma and Nneoha, HRM Obi Martha Dunkwu has said that no nation can grow in isolation of women, advising that societies should endeavour to train women as instruments for the advancement of nationhood.

She made this assertion during a documentary interview with the Aljazeera media crew who had visited to do an exclusive on the Omu Institution vis-a-vis Anioma Culture.

Omu Dunkwu appraised the dexterity of women for standing up for what they believe in, especially Anioma women who have proven their freedom and independence in achieving their God given purpose on earth.

She said Anioma women are freer and more independent than western women, because of the foresightedness of their forebears who created the institution of the Omu about 822 years ago, thereby putting them ahead in women’s inclusion over and above their western counterparts.

Earlier, the well vast Omu Dunkwu had taken time to narrate the history of the Omu Institution including the efforts she had put in to promote, project and propagate the institution to the world.

Overwhelmed with joy, the Leader of the International Media Network’s crew, Miss Chisom Ifeakandu engaged Omu in series of questions bordering on the Omu Institution, the challenges, prospects and the institution’s contributions to the development of Anioma culture and value system.

The documentary which was carried out in two segments, had the crew featuring Omu Dunkwu while taking them on a guided tour of the Palace, making prayers at Ani (Sacred Ground) and water temple on the first day.

The documentary also featured the Omu of Obior, HRH Omu Onyebuchibe Okonkwo, Ochendo Omu of Ogwashi-Uku, Madam Edith Rafua, Aka-Omu of Okpanam, Chief Cecilia Ofuani, Omu Anioma’s Praise Singer, Mrs. Asoya, Traditional Assistant to Omu Anioma, Mrs. Rita Nwanze, Secretary to Omu Anioma, Mrs. Gloria Nnabuife, Media Consultant to Omu Anioma, Comrade Patrick Ochei and others.

Odutemu Charges Christian Pilgrims On New Nigeria

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By Christy Aboghe

Chairman, Delta State Christian Welfare Board, Archbishop Cyril Odutemu has encouraged intending pilgrims to be determined to achieve the New Nigeria they desire through their prayers.

Odutemu gave the admonition while speaking with our Correspondent during the screening exercise of intending pilgrims in Asaba.

The Chairman advised that they should go to the Holy land to tap into spiritual fountains and come back home with blessings.

While speaking he said the determination of the past pilgrims to pray resulted in a zero abscondment in the state and blessings recorded to the country.

He said the intending pilgrims to Israel and Jordan should be understand that going to the Holy Land was not a means of absconding from the country, but an opportunity to intercede for the  blessing of God which they believe in and they would come back to enjoy.

Odutemu said the Holyland, though not heaven, but then they could only tap blessings from there to  improve their territory.

The Chairman, advised them as good ambassadors of the state not to go to the pilgrimage and bring shame to the state and the Church of Jesus Christ.

On his part the Executive Secretary, Apostle Samuel Okoh has said that the platform of embarking on pilgrimage should not be used to bring shame on the state government.

Okoh said with a zero record of abscondment by the Pilgrims during the previous pilgrimage, he was optimistic that the year’s pilgrimage would add colour to the previous success recorded in the state.

Okoh said, all has been put in place to ensure zero absconding, as every intending pilgrims have been tasked to be his or her brother’s keeper with the duty of guiding each other against acting contrary to the objectives of the pilgrimage.

According to the ES, the screening would enable the federal and state government know how genuine the intending pilgrims were, as  complete presentation of International Passport, evidence of acquired vaccination, state of origin amongst other documents, would qualify them to be partakers of the pilgrimage.

While commending the state governor for availing Christians the opportunity to be part of the pilgrimage, Chairman, Christian Association of Nigeria, (CAN), Snr. Apostle Sylvanus Okorote urged intending pilgrims not to see it as a jamboree, picnic, or opportunity for abscondment rather they should be spiritual sensitive for greater impartation.

Okorote described pilgrimage as a spiritual retreat for spiritual revival and renewal, adding that they should take advantage of every site they would visit, to seek God’s face and not for picture taking.

 

Project Star In Conjunction With Joedaka Farms Hold a One Day Demand Stimulation On Improved Seeds, Land Mechanization USAID Training In Aniocha North 

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By Patrick Ochei

No fewer than 600 farmers from across the 18 communities of Aniocha North Local Government Area of Delta State, were gathered in a United States Agency for International Development (USAID) training programme tagged “Demand Stimulation On Improved Seeds and Land Mechanization”, organised by the Project Star and Joedaka Farms at the Onicha-Ugbo Club House, Onicha-Ugbo on the 15th July, 2022.

The one day training session was centred around equipping the participating farmers with the right knowledge of Agri-business in order to join the chain of contributors towards food sufficiency and sustained development of agriculture for the benefit of the farmers, the society and global economy.

Experts from USAID who mostly focused their lectures on the USAID programme “FeedFuture”, submitted that to solve food problems there must be lots of activities to be engaged in. They said only seven States were selected in Nigeria for the programme, four in the North and three in the South. For the South, Delta and Cross River States were chosen from the South-South while Ebonyi State was chosen from the South East.

Meanwhile, in Delta State, Aniocha North was selected for the training because of the engaging collaboration of the Project Star and Joedaka Farms over the time with USAID activities.

The USAID programme in Nigeria according to the experts, focuses on the production of Maize, Soya Beans, Rice, Cowpea and Aquaculture based on the Most Impactful Practice (MIP).

The experts took time to lecture the participants on how to source their raw materials locally, growing products from the mentality of Agriculture to Agribusiness, difference between grain and seed, land preparation and access to finance.

In narrowing down to the agricultural peculiarity of Delta State, the USAID expert said Aquaculture and Maize production were chosen, however, for the purpose of the training to Aniocha North farmers, the focus was on Maize production because it is a high breed seed.

In a nutshell, the USAID Feed Future training is targeted on productivity, increase and livelihood which summarises the essence of farming to increase the food chain and grow wealth.

Another resource person and one of the biggest poultry farmers in Nigeria, Chief Ike Odoe was on ground to engage the farmers, where he encouraged them to form a Suppliers Market for their products.

He said his farm alone consumes 108 trailers of maize in one year and the entire Delta State Maize farmers do not have the capacity to produce that quantity for him; so he gets his supplies from the North.

He therefore, urged the participating farmers to form a synergy to seriously go into Maize farming, believing that they already have a market with him around to always buy off the produce from them.

The retired Federal Director turned farmer, again, urged the participants to form a formidable alliance to be able to approach the bank for a bit soft loan, adding that government could equally be engaged to subsidise the prices of farm implements and help with the land preparations. He added that in the North, it is the local governments that prepare land with tractors for the farmers.

In her assessment of the programme, one of the organising farmers and Chief Executive Officer of Joedaka Farms, Barr. Josephine Ada Kachikwu expressed satisfaction with the turn out of the participants and quality of training, adding that Agriculture is the way to go for a sustained development.

She said she had been organising youths and the elderly who are into farming to get serious and use it to create wealth for themselves instead of hoping on handouts from politicians.

When asked where she got the inspiration of farming, she said she learnt it from her parents and her husband’s family too. “My elder brother, Chief Ike Odoe is a big time farmer who is known internationally; and that is why I impressed it on him to come. I have been a big time pig farmer too and people from various places in the State used to come to buy pigs from my farm.

“I have organised a successful farmers cooperative society here in Onicha-Ugbo. I have done well in farming; every available space of land around me is converted into a farm. That is why we need to train and open up the next generation of our farmers to opportunities. In this kind of training, nobody promises to give anybody money; we only impart the requisite knowledge in the farmers and give them clue on how best to access raw materials and finance for their productions”, Kachikwu hinted.

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