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NED NWOKO SALUTES DEIN OF AGBOR AT 45.

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The Chancellor of Sports university Idumuje Ugboko, Aniocha North local government area of Delta state,Hon.Prince Ned Nwoko has paid glowing tribute to the Dein of Agbor, Benjamin Ikenchukwu Keagborekuzi I on his 45th birthday anniversary.

Prince Nwoko whose goodwill message is contained in a statement issued at Abuja described the the traditional ruler as an iconic king with great history.

According to him, the Agbor paramount ruler enjoys peculiar glory having been crowned as the youngest king in the world four decades ago.

Nwoko, former member of House of Representatives thanked God for the phenomenal life of Keagborekuzi I and noted that his reign had been impactful.

He expressed delight that Agbor had grown from an old community to a peaceful prosperous kingdom,robed in urbanization since the coming of the monarch.

Prince Nwoko, foremost philanthropist and PDP Delta North senatorial candidate for the 2023 elections said the first class king has brought value and dignity to the traditional institution in Nigeria.

“The Dein of Agbor is a remarkable king. He is a symbol of peace,progress and honour which Nigeria earnestly needs to excel as a nation.

“On behalf of myself,family and associates,I wholeheartedly rejoice with the Dein on his 45th birthday. Wishing our beloved king long life,good health and divine wisdom on the throne”
Nwoko stated.

DTSG Approves N400m Grant To 40 Missionary Schools

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…Approves Rehabilitation of Federal Roads

 

In an effort to boost the quality of the educational sector, the Delta State Government approved a N400 Million grant to 40 missionary schools across the state for the upgrade of educational facilities.

 

Disclosing the information to Journalists shortly after an Exco meeting presided over by the Deputy Governor of Delta State, Commissioner of Information; Mr Charles Aniagwu  mentioned that the grant had become imperative due to the value added by the missionaries’ schools to the educational sector in the state.

He said there was need to assist them to upgrade their facilities and boost human capital which will dovetail into improved learning condition for our children.

He added that the approved  grant of N400 million to 40 missionaries schools was to enable them to improve on their facilities.

“The issue of consideration of the number of schools that would return to the missionaries, we have been considering how we can assist them after we have returned them to the missionaries. We believe that a number of those children in these schools are Deltans.” he said.

According to him, “In the last seven years, we have taken a whole lot of time and effort to upgrade a whole number of schools that are under the state government but since the return of a number of these schools to the missionaries, we have hoped that they should be able to cope fully. However, the need for increasing infrastructural development due to the influx of students has given rise for the state governments support”.

While noting the approval of several roads within Asaba metropolis, he mentioned that Exco gave its approval for the reconstruction of the Old Lagos/ Asaba road.

The Commissioner said though the road was a federal road, but Deltans traverse the road, hence the need to make the road safe for the sake of the people, adding that the first phase of the reconstruction of the road would start from Umunede in Ika North East to Obior in Aniocha Norh”.

He expressed optimism over the completion of the second phase of the road project in the penultimate budget of the state Governor, Sen. Ifeanyi Okowa saying that the last part of the road which is from Obior to Ogwashi-uku would be under the next budget.

 

He further disclosed the approval of 480 bed space in the Dennis Osadebey, after the games it would automatically be the facility of the school where students of school would use during the upcoming academic session.

Sabbath Keepers Women Association Calls For Support To Less Privileged Persons

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In a bid to ameliorate the challenges posed with vulnerability, the Chairperson of Sabbath Keepers Women Association, Pastor (Mrs) Claribel Chuks -Okonta has called on well meaning Nigerians to support the less privileged persons in the society.

Pst. Claribel gave the call when she led a delegation of executive members of the Association to St. Barnabas orphanage in Asaba, Delta State.

She said the fact that the children where without parents was enough for any one to show concern towards their welfare.

“In other to put smiles on the faces of the children, we had to take the bold step of visiting them, so as to make them have a sense of belongings”, she said.

According to her when members of the society endeavour to extend charity to the orphans, it helps ease the agony the vacuum created by the absence of their parent.

While frowning at the manner in which the economy resources were been lavished, she said there was need for the consideration of the welfare of the vulnerable.

While receiving the team, on behalf of the Chaplain, the Orphanage Supervisor, Chioma Ikechukwu, commended the gesture and prayed God to  grant them all their heart desires.

SDCC Reiterates Commitment Towards Eradicating Drug Abuse

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…As NDLEA, NPF, Others Join Campaign Against Drug, Substance Abuse

 

Chairperson, Delta State Drug Control Committee, (SDCC),  Pharm. Mrs Helen Orie, has reiterated commitment to ensure that drug abuse is brought to the bearest minimum in the state.

Orie made this known during the commemoration of the 2022 International Day against drug abuse and illicit trafficking with the theme, ‘addressing drug challenges in health and humanitarian crisis’ in Asaba, the state capital.

She said that with the support of the state government excessive abuse of drug and the users would be clamped down so as to achieve a better life and society.

On his part, the state Commander, National Drug Law Enforcement Agency, Barr. Tunde John urged parents to watch the company their children keeps so as not to be exposed to drug abuse.

Tunde also called on the media to help in providing information of persons involved in drug abuse.

While giving an overview of drug situation  in the state, Barr. Tunde said the  Committee was a replica of what was attainable in the federal level, adding that so far has been achieved in eradicating narcotic drugs in the country and the state.

According to him, with the laudable programmes of the state Governor targeted at reducing the menace of drug abuse, the narrative had changed in the state, adding that a lot of success have been recorded in the fight against drug abuse.

He said the NDLEA were in the forefront of the fight which has recorded so much successes from January till date as they have arrested 104 suspects.

He said the emerging trend of female inclusiveness in drug abuse had led to the intervention of the office of the wife of the state governor.

While speaking on behalf of the wife of the governor, Dame Edith Okowa, the wife of the Deputy Speaker, Mrs Ann Ochor Ochor advised parents, teachers, clerics to be at the forefront of the campaign against drug abuse, by keeping an eye on the children

She also admonished them not to relent in talking to their children on the danger it poses to the users, so as to raise a healthier society.

Dame Okowa said her office would ensure that they stop drug abuse and reduce the decay caused by it’s after effect.

In his words the Commissioner of Health, Dr Mordi Ononye said the menace was not a fight for only the state government but for all to be inclusive in the war against drug abuse.

Ononye said as part of effort to tackling the menace, the State government has continued to fund the state drug control Committee so as to help increase the awareness of drug abuse problems and creating a demand reduction.

The Commissioner also disclosed that the state had also help provided support system to help the drug addicts come out of the addiction.

On his part the representative of the Commissioner of Police, Ado Ibrahim, spoke on the after effects of drug abuse.

He said the force has always ensure they tackle it by arresting, raiding and later hand the perpetrators of the crime to NDLEA to rehabilitate them.

He urged the stakeholders to synergise by  taking the fight to a greater height.

Advising the students, the DCC Uju Igwueze, representing the state Comptroller of Correctional Service, said all social vices were as a result of the effect of drug abuse, hence they should do away from it.

She said say they should do away with any relationship that would leading them to taking drugs as it could ruin their future.

The Permanent Secretary in the Ministry of Basic Education, Sir Ede Oghoro promised to synergy with other stakeholders in the state to end the incident of drug abuse in Nigeria so as to be sure of a better society.

Highlight of the programme was a lecture by the deputy Vice Chancellor, University of Benin,  Prof. Ray Ozolua.

Court Strikes Out Suit Challenging Delta State Government’s 150 Billion Loan Facility

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By Onoriode Etatsemi.

A Federal High Court sitting at Asaba, on Friday 24th June 2022, struck out the suit filed by one Prince Efe Henry Duku, challenging the State Government’s 150 billion Loan Facility as approved by the Delta State House of Assembly.

The Claimant had sued the Governor of Delta State, Delta State House of Assembly, Attorney-General of Delta State, Zenith Bank PLC, the Minister of Finance, Debt Management Bureau and the Attorney-General of the Federation over the Loan facility.

In response to the suit, the Delta State Attorney-General, Isaiah Bozimo Esq. led a legal team which included, Omamuzo Erebe Esq, Solicitor General and Permanent Secretary, S.O Monye, Director of Civil Litigations , J. A Otite, Deputy Director, and Ogochukwu Okolotu a Senior State Counsel, to oppose the suit.

Both the Attorney-General and the Counsel to the Delta State House of Assembly, Ekeme Ohwovoriole SAN, filed respective Preliminary Objections challenging the competence of the suit on grounds that the Claimant lacked the requisite Locus standi to institute the suit and that there was no reasonable cause of action disclosed in the matter.

The Learned trial Judge, Honourable Justice Folashade Olubanjo, in her ruling upheld the Preliminary Objections.

The Court held that the Claimant in his statement of claim did not disclose any wrongful act done by the State Government and any damage suffered by him to warrant the filing of the suit.

The court stated that Claimant lacked the locus standing to institute the suit before the Court.

The Court also held that no reasonable cause of action was disclosed in the Claimant’s statement of claim.

The suit was accordingly struck out and cost of N500,000 each was awarded to the Governor of Delta State and the Delta State House of Assembly respectively.

Speaking to newsmen after the ruling was delivered, the Delta State Attorney-General stated that he was pleased with the ruling which upheld the objections raised by the State Government to the suit.

He stated that the court’s decision clears the way for the State Government to get on with the important business of governance for the betterment of its citizens.

He stated that the State’s Legal team was ready in the event that the Claimant decides to appeal the ruling of the Court.

Also reacting to the ruling, Counsel to Zenith Bank PLC , Felix Eseni, stated that it was not enough for a Claimant to just file a case without indicating his interest in the matter. He also expressed satisfaction with the ruling.

Abanum Advises Artisans To Obtain Their PVCs

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By Christy Aboghe

Chairman, Artisan Association of Nigeria, Delta State Chapter, Comr. Ifeanyi Abanum, has called on all members of the Association to get their Permanent Voter’s Card ready for the 2023 general election.

 

Abanum gave the call during the state Council meeting with executive members from the State, Local Government and representatives of executive members of the Association, in Asaba, Delta State.

 

He said ownership of their PVC would enable them exercise their franchise and vote in their choice leaders.

 

While expressing readiness to, give all aspirants of the ruling party in the state a befitting vote, he said the Association was prepared to strategize members ahead of the coming election.

On his part, the Director of Planning, Research and ICT in the state Contributory Health Commission, Mr Emmanuel Akpofure while commending the artisans for their support towards the development of the state, harped on the need for them to stay healthy.

 

Akpofure said it was only when they are healthy that they can work effectively, which is the reason the state government had brought health insurance scheme advocacy to them, so they could key into.

According to him the health insurance scheme was one of governor Ifeanyi Okowa’s  bill which he headed the setting up of and has been beneficial to Deltans as upon registration, they can access   health facility without looking for money to pay their medical bills.

 

Highlight of the meeting was presentation  of certificates in recognition of their positions as leaders in the various trades which makes up the Association  by the Chairman and the state government.

He said ownership of their PVC would enable them exercise their franchise and vote in their choice leaders.

 

While expressing readiness to, give all aspirants of the ruling party in the state a befitting vote, he said the Association was prepared to strategize members ahead of the coming election.

 

On his part, the Director of Planning, Research and ICT in the state Contributory Health Commission, Mr Emmanuel Akpofure while commending the artisans for their support towards the development of the state, harped on the need for them to stay healthy.

 

Akpofure said it was only when they are healthy that they can work effectively, which is the reason the state government had brought health insurance scheme advocacy to them, so they could key into.

 

According to him the health insurance scheme was one of governor Ifeanyi Okowa’s  bill which he headed the setting up of and has been beneficial to Deltans as upon registration, they can access   health facility without looking for money to pay their medical bills.

 

Highlight of the meeting was presentation  of certificates in recognition of their positions as leaders in the various trades which makes up the Association  by the Chairman and the state government

Okowa Never Betrayed Igbos- Abanum

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Chairman, Artisan Association of Nigerian, Delta State Chapter, Comr. Ifeanyi Abanum has refuted the speculations that the state governor, Sen. Ifeanyi Okowa betrayed the Southerners.

 

Abanum made this known while speaking with Pressmenin Asaba, the state capital.

 

He said Okowa did not betray the Igbos in any way, adding that as an Igbo man had worked for the Party and had always work for the good of kkis people.

 

He said whatever the Igbo needed, Okowa had settled it and he is a figure to be reckoned with in the country and also in the state.

 

He advised that instead of them bickering over his emergence as Vice President, they should work  with Abubakar Atiku to make a change in the country.

 

While describing the governor Okowa as a blessing to the country, he said he deserves the office of Vice President under the People’s Democratic Party (PDP).

 

He said he and his members were optimistic that with  Okowa in the Presidency,  Nigeria would turn out to be a peaceful nation which it used to be.

 

While thanking the Almighty God for making it possible for a competent man, Sen. Ifeanyi Okowa, to emerge as the Vice President of this country he prayed that it comes to pass in the coming general election.

 

The Chairman promised, with the support of his members, to give the incoming Vice President their massive votes, as they had tested him and earlier endorsed him as the country’s Vice President.

 

 

 

Vote Outstanding Candidates Nwaobia Charges Christians

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National Chairman, Southern Nigeria Christian Vanguard, Most Rev. Dr. Isaac Nwaobia (JP) has charged Christians to  vote the only one outstanding who have decided to partner with the citizens of Nigeria

Nwaobia gave the charge during the Southern Nigeria Christian Vanguard South South zonal prayer summit, with the theme ‘ God’s majestic power’, in Asaba, Delta State.

He said the masses needed a leader who is constantly telling them how he would provide solutions to numerous challenges of the country.

He  advised them to get their PVC, to enable them vote candidate of their choice, he also warned them to condemn the attitude of vote buying and thuggery during voting.

He added that it would enable them to vote out all those that have been in the corridor of power for years who also see themselves as demigods.

Nwaobia admonished them to be part of this movement which must be accomplished by voting  out all these men that has been in the corridor of power for years now, who also see themselves as demigods.

While congratulating the Independent National Electoral Commission, (INEC) for been focused during the conventions of all the political parties, he insisted that additional time frame be given and that the electoral body be focused and avoid distractions as to gain the people’s confidence.

He said Southern Nigeria must have a voice, manifest to the glory of God and must be liberated.

While delivering  his speech, Bishop of Asaba Diocese of the Anglican Communion, Bishop Kingsley Obuh said it was time for Christians to pray for the Church so as not deviate from their focus or allow distraction from Politicians.

Obuh said when they pray God would arise bring judgement on the enemies of the Church.

On his part the state CAN Chairman, Sen. Apostle Sylvanus Okorote, who was represented by Pastor Greg Nwokobia, said only God’s counsel would stand in the state and country.

Nwokobia said with the fervent prayers of Christians, chains of captivity holding the country bound would be broken.

Party Structure Not Barrier To My Victory- Gbagi

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By Christy Aboghe

The gubernatorial flag bearer of the Social Democratic Party (SDP), Olorogun Kenneth Gbagi has said, Party structure is not a criteria to his victory in the 2023 general election .

Gbagi made this known while briefing Journalists at his country home in Oginibo, Delta State.

He said structure has nothing to do with people voting their conscience, adding that the election was one in which every trader, teachers, pensioners, artisans would pick someone who can guarantee the future of their children.

He said he was prepared to prove his competence as it would prevail with the ballot papers at the 2023 polls.

He said it was left for the electorate to determine the fate of their unborn children and the state, from the choice of leader the vote.

“If you want your industries to revive I am the man to vote for”, he said.

He urged electorates not to sell their birthright for a package of Maggi, rice or any form of bribe, adding that the decision they make at the poll would make or mar their children’s future, hence they should be wise in their choices.

Olorogun Gbagi promised to work with youths and all well meaning Deltans in bringing about development to the state.

According the him, the 2023 general election, is an election where the electorate would have to pick somebody that they believe can guarantee the revival of their industries, future of their children and the fate of children yet unborn.

He said it was up to them to decide if they want the State to develop to a point when their salaries would be paid without delay, pensioners get their dues, and not lament if they make the wrong choice.

Ofoeyeno To Be Conferred EAU Award Of Excellence

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Chief Inspector, COREN and Engineering Regulation Monitoring (ERM), in Delta State, Engr. Bemigho Ofoeyeno would today be honoured with the European American University Award of Excellence.

The award which is in recognition of his sterling contributions and achievement in his field of endeavour.

According to the International partner and member of the University Council of the University, Dr Luke Okojie, the conferment on Engr. Bemigho would take place at the Auditorium of Lagos Chamber of Commerce and Industries, in Alausa, Ikeja, Lagos State.

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