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Yuletide Festivity: Asiuwhu Calls For Regular Clean Up, Proper Disposal Of Refuse

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By Anita Uche Chukwuma- Ugbejie

In a bid to keep the Environment Clean during  the yuletide season, Delta State Commissioner for Environment, Chief Godspower Asiuwhu  has called on Deltans and residents of the state to keep their environment, business premises clean and beautiful.

The Commissioner made the call while speaking to newmen in  his office in  Asaba.

He said it was  necessary to ensure a healthy environment as the state would welcome more visitors and as such more waste is expected to be generated during this festive period.

He advised residents to take ownership of their environment, by cutting overgrown weeds, avoid indiscriminate refuse dump,  burning of waste, desilt their drainage, keep 20 meters away from their premises clean  to prevent unwanted diseases.

He admonished everyone to intensify more effort to manage their waste properly and dispose  resultant waste through the Private Sector Participants (PSPs)  to government approved dump site.

While wishing Deltans a merry Christmas and prosperous new year, Chief Asiuwhu said “when the environment is clean and healthy it will attract more tourism  and a  conducive environment in the state for business to strive”.

NCPC Boss Lauds Gov Uzodinma For The Soul Inspiring Yearly Christmas Carol In Imo State

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The Executive Secretary  Nigerian Christian Pilgrim Commission, NCPC Rev. Dr Yakubu Pam has lauded Sen. Hope Uzodinma for the yearly Christmas Carol  usually organized by the Imo State Government.

He  made this known  during the 2022 Christmas Carol which held at the Rear Admiral Ndubuisi Square on December 21, 2022 in Owerri, the state capital with the theme of the Christmas carol is  “Celebrate Christ the Messiah”.

The NCPC Boss expressed delight that such a big religious gathering. He praised Gov. Uzodinma for setting a standard and keeping to it. He called on other Governors to emulate what Sen. Hope Uzodinma is doing in Imo State as he said , “I want to call on other Governors and the entire country by extension to learn from you, this is very commendable”.

 He added,  “If there’s anything we need today is to have Governors like you who will bring people together not on a social club nor a political arena but only in a place dedicated to worship God”.

The NCPC helmsman called on the people of Imo State to take the Christmas message very serious and see it as a time to reconcile all differences as Jesus died so that man can be reconciled with God, adding  that “what ever has been the line of division in the State it is time to advocate for unity and oneness after all power comes from God and He gives it to who ever he deems fit.

Also speaking on the forthcoming 2023 elections, the NCPC Scribe said, “I pray that the 2023 elections will not become a means of division but rather be used as a cause  for unity”. He charged the youths  not to  be  instruments of  destruction of Peace and Progress.

The NCPC Chief Executive thanked the Christian Association of Nigeria CAN for the job well done in planning and organising the Carol in collaboration with the Imo State Government. He described the Imo State CAN Chairman as a leader of influence for being able to gather people of timber and calibre at the grand Carol.

The NCPC Helmsman used the opportunity to announce  that the 2022 general pilgrimage exercise is ongoing with about 300 Enugu State Pilgrims in Israel and the Kingdom of Jordan presently on pilgrimage, he further disclosed that the pilgrimage exercise will run through March/ April 2023 hopefully. He called on Sen. Uzodinma and all well meaning interested individuals to do well and key into the present ongoing Pilgrimage exercise.

The Governor of Imo State, Sen. Hope Uzodinma in his speech thanked God Almighty for being able to host and hold such a Carol despite all challenges that were faced in the State last year. “It is very clear to me that God has answered our prayers, so we are going into the Christmas jubilant and happy. He added that “the Egyptians you saw yesterday you shall see them no more”.

Sen. Uzodinma extended his love to his people while explaining that he understands the economic hardship going on as he expressed optimism that things would definitely get better.

He urged his people saying, “as long as you have faith in God and rely on him, He is  strong to do all things and  God will strengthen me to discharge my best to my people and serve my father land.                  

NCPC Boss Rev Pam Bags Icon Of Most Outstanding Inter-Religious Harmony Award

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The Executive Secretary, Nigerian Christian Pilgrim Commission, Rev Dr Yakubu Pam has bagged ICON OF MOST OUTSTANDING INTER-RELIGIOUS HARMONY AWARD.

The award which was presented to him in Abuja on 20th December, 2022 by the Aluta Media Limited, Publishers of Aluta news.

The Publisher of Aluta news , Comrade Gambo Suleiman in his remarks, commended the NCPC boss for his selfless service in the area of Peace , youth and inter-faith harmony over the years.

He explained that the Board of Aluta news considered him worthy and deserving of the award for his contributions to the dignity of humanity regardless of faith.

The Publisher hinted that the award was slated for the Third anniversary of Aluta news which took place on 2nd December, 2022 in Abuja , but the Board decided to come as a team to formally present the award to the Executive Secretary as a mark of honour to his personality and office.

In his words,” you breached the gap between the two religion because of the way you carry pilgrimage”.

In his remarks, the NCPC boss said the Publisher of Aluta news is well connected with the grass root which explains why he was able to come with other credible youth based organizations.

He affirmed that the Bloggers and social media are doing great ; they are the ones speaking the facts that are hidden, they speak the minds of the people.

The Executive Secretary further said that Bloggers who are genuinely working for the progress of humanity and the country should be supported.

He decried those who use their platforms to discredit the good policies of the government.

The NCPC boss also canvassed for support for the youth,” stating that Nigerians should support them so as to give them a chance to prove their mettle”, he said.

Rev Pam called on Nigerians to do everything  possible to make sure that the Labour of our heroes past shall never be in vain.

He assured the Publisher of Aluta news that the Commission would work together with his organization to  promote the country.

Okowa Congratulates Ned Nwoko at 62

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Vice Presidential Candidate of Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) and Governor of Delta, Sen. (Dr) Ifeanyi Okowa, has congratulated former member of House of Representatives, Prince Ned Nwoko, on his 62nd birth anniversary.

In a statement by his Chief Press Secretary, Mr Olisa Ifeajika, in Asaba, the governor said Nwoko, PDP’s candidate for Senatorial seat for Delta North Senatorial District in upcoming 2023 elections, had contributed immensely to political evolution in Delta and the development of his Idumuje-Ugboko community in Aniocha North Local Government Area.

He lauded the former lawmaker, who represented Aniocha/Oshimili Constituency in the Green Chamber from 1999 to 2003 for his patriotic contributions to the state and country, especially with his Malaria Eradication Project in Africa.

The governor affirmed that Nwoko had continued to make life meaningful for the downtrodden, and urged him not to rest on his oars.

“On behalf of the government and people of Delta, I congratulate you on the occasion of your 62nd birth anniversary.

“You have consistently impacted positively on the lives of people irrespective of tribe, religion, social status or political affiliation through your philanthropy.

“Your Malaria Eradication Project in Africa and the establishment of Stars University, Idumuje-Ugboko, are some of your entrepreneurial contributions to job and wealth creation for Deltans and Nigerians.

“As candidate of our great party in the Delta North Senatorial race, I have no doubt that the cap truly fits you as a former member of House of Representatives.

“You have created several jobs and provided many opportunities for our people to utilize their potential and earn a decent means of livelihood through your investments and philanthropy.

“Through your generosity and benevolence, you have also continued to maintain a large, devoted and loyal followership that bestrode the entire Delta and Nigeria.

“It is my prayer that God will continue to grant you a life of more accomplishments even as you strive to represent the good people of Anioma nation,” Okowa added.

Delta State Child’s Rights Implementation Committee Raises Concern Over Children In Conflict With The Law

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… Proposes To Amend Sections Of The 2009 Child’s Rights Law

By Patrick Ochei

The Delta State Child’s Rights Implementation Committee has raised the concern over the increasing spate of children in conflict with the law, adding that such was becoming too difficult to deal with at the implementation stage of the Committee’s activities.

The issue prominently came up in the meeting of the Committee on Tuesday 20th December, 2022, where a resolution was reached to write to the Ministry of Education to wade into the matter with a view to coming up with solutions to the menace as far as pupils and students are concerned.

The Chairman of the Committee and Permanent Secretary in the Ministry of Women Affairs, Community and Social Development, Mrs. Kevwe Agas submitted that the situation shows a loss of authority on the part of the parents and teachers who are supposed to be in the forefront of moulding and mentoring these children.

She said that the Ministry of Education must be notified of the breakdown of discipline in most of the public schools across the state, with particular mention of the West-End Secondary School Asaba, whose students’ names had consistently been mentioned in cases of indiscipline, rascality and improper behaviours both in the school and outside the school.

The Chairman also said she had noticed that the Child’s Rights Law of the State needs amendment to enable the Committee discharge its functions effectively and in accordance with the prevailing best legal practices as far as Child Protection is concerned.

Her words, “With the law being amended, we will be able to effect changes in the composition of the Committee to bring in especially representatives of Heads of primary schools, principals of secondary schools and Parents/Teachers Associations among others”.

She affirmed that she would collate the needed information alongside the Committee’s lawyer to approach the State House of Assembly for possible amendment.

Meanwhile, reports on activities of the year were given by different Committee members and investigators on the numerous cases handled by them, including advocacies, arrests, prosecutions and majorly, the establishment of the Sexual Assault Referral Centre (SARC), in conjunction with the Ministry of Women Affairs, at the Asaba Specialist Hospital.

Whereas justice had been served in some of the cases, most are still on prosecution stages while some others were settled and dispensed with.

In a nutshell, the Committee resolved to continue with aggressive implementation of the law by interrogating every case of Child’s Rights infractions that comes to it, in addition to continuing with the advocacy initiative against child abuses.

We Hope For More Partnership, Successful Pilgrimage In 2023 – NCPC Boss

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By Celestine Toruka

The Executive Secretary, Nigeria Christian Pilgrim Commission, NCPC has said that the Commission hopes to get more partnership for pilgrimage exercise and hopes to achieve more successful pilgrimage exercises in 2023.

The NCPC Chief Executive gave the assurance during the Commission’s 2022 Christmas Carol in Abuja.

According to him, “we pray for partnership with as many Christians, individuals and organizations who will like to embark on the Holy Pilgrimage to Israel, Kingdom of Jordan, Rome and Greece.”

He added, “We are including Turkey by next year, we are having this high hopes that next year every believer will wish to visit the Holy Land.”

He further said that the Commission hopes for more successful pilgrimage, as the first batch just left and others have been screened to leave soon.

Rev. Pam further affirmed, “Pilgrimage is a continuous process and as many more embark on the exercise, we pray to record more success.”

The NCPC helmsman enjoined Christians specifically during this Christmas season to be more prayerful.

He appealed to Nigerians and Christians in particular to dedicate themselves to the services of our father land.

In his words, “if the land is safe our churches are safe, if the land is safe we have freedom to pray and worship God, so we should be fervent in prayers,” he said.

For the forthcoming elections, the NCPC Boss, admonished Nigerians to shun rumours that would cause confusion.

He enjoined Christians to come out en masse to vote in the 2023 General elections. According to him, “Even the Bible enjoins us to respect authorities and all civic responsibilities be kept”, he said.

Rev. Pam also urged Christians to see competence over ethnic or religion, “choose leaders who are God fearing, good and accountable to his people,” he said.

Earlier in his exhortation during the Carol, Rev. Pam advised Christians not to give up during trying moments, but to be steadfast and fervent in prayers. According to him, “for every road that leads to success there is a wilderness. Prepare your minds for criticism, persecutions, adding that as Christians these should not be strange to us, as the storm will pass and there will be dancing in the morning,” he said.

He commended the staff of the Commission for their resilience, hard work and commitment.

Take Responsibility Of Your Environment, Asiuwhu Tells Staff

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Staff of Delta State Ministry of Environment has been enjoined to join hands with the state government in combating climate change and reducing their carbon footprint.

TypTyphehe Commissioner for Environment, Hon. Chief Godspower Asiuwhu gave the admonition during a two day training and education of staff of the Ministry on climate change and efficient service delivery at Professor Chime Edozien Secretariat, in Asaba the state capital.

Asiuwhu said dealing with climate change was an obligation they owe the future generations, as posterity would judge them if they fail to take responsibility, adding that they must be responsive to the clarion call to save the earth

He said climate change has become a daunting environmental challenge facing the world, which has threatened the socio economic prosperity of the state, posing a risk to the fiscal position of governments, living standard of individuals and can no longer be ignored as its effects were already manifesting as revealed in attendant  flooding and extreme weather conditions in recent times.

The Commissioner said as custodians of environment in the state, it was imperative to equip them with climate information, advisory services and reorientation on efficient service delivery so as to achieve desired results.

He added that the state has always been interest in participating in activities that would strengthen their capacity and combat climate change, which include opening possibilities for climate resilient development for Deltans through creation of enabling environment for climate change mitigation and adaptation activities, development of policy frameworks, legislations and climate plan which covers such broad areas as cat on emission reduction of greenhouse gas emission, tree planting advocacy amongst other measures.

The Commissioner urged them to build effective partnership and reinforce leadership to navigate through the environmental challenges so as to put the state economies on more resilient pathways.

In her words, the Permanent Secretary, Ministry of Environment, Dr (Mrs) Minnie Oseji  commended the state governor, Sen. Dr. Ifeanyi Okowa  for the opportunity given to the staff of the Ministry.

Dr. Mrs Oseji admonished them to take the training serious and also train others on climate change and on how to be effective in service delivery.

Highlight of the event were lectures on ‘Personal Effectiveness’ by Dr Mrs Florence Otovwe;  ‘effective and efficient  service  delivery’ by Dr Munonye Osondu Mills and ‘Education on Action Needed by Reduce Green House Gases Emission and their negative impact’ by Efeturi Victor, amongst others.

 

 

2023 Election: Diden Calls For Effective Representation Of PDP

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By Christy Aboghe

Delta South Senatorial Candidate for the People’s Democratic Party (PDP), Hon. Michael Diden (Ejele) has called for effective representation and delivery of the Party across the state and federation.

Diden gave the call during the inauguration of support groups at his Secretariat in Asaba.

He said it would ensure continuity of government activities and more development in the state.

According to him, the actualisation of winning five over fiver, that is from the Presidency  down to the House of Assembly candidate of the Party should be their focus.

He urged the inaugurated support organisation to extend the manifestos of the candidates to their people at the grass root level, with the understanding that it is one man one vote.

On his part, the National Coordinator, Atiku Okowa Solidarity movement (AOSM), Amb.  Elder Ojo Orobosa, promised to ensure that the group  work towards the victory of the Party.

Orobosa said they would deliver the Nigerian from the failed leadership of the country, which had brought nothing but sufferings and pains to the citizens.

2023: Atiku Will Defeat Obi In South-East – Aniagwu

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Spokesman of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) Presidential Campaign Council, Mr Charles Aniagwu says the turn out for the party’s presidential rally in Anambra and Imo states shows that the party had what it takes to win in the South East geopolitical zone.

Speaking on Arise Television on Saturday, Aniagwu said that the PDP was still very popular in the South East and urged Nigerians to support the party’s Presidential candidate Atiku Abubakar and his running mate, Dr Ifeanyi Okowa to rescue the nation from destruction.

Aniagwu said contrary to claims that Labour Party Presidential candidate, Peter Obi may win because he was from the South East, popular politicians had defeated their opponents in the past even in their strong holds.

According to him, the same way you have Peter Obi in the South East, same way you have Atiku Abubakar and Rabiu Kwankwaso in the North and Asiwaju Bola Tinubu in the South-West, so individuals will naturally come from somewhere.

“That a man comes from somewhere does not mean that he may not be defeated and I may need to take you back to 1992 and if you could recall Bashir Tofa and Moshood Abiola. Tofa from Kano and Abiola from Ogun State in the South-West but Abiola defeated him in Kano.

“So that a man is from a place does not mean that the place will automatically be for him. And so I would not want us to be intimidated with the fact that somebody is from somewhere.

“Atiku is not just speaking and making promises, his chances both in the South-East and elsewhere in the country is far brighter than even the northern star and that is on the basis of his pedigree in time past.

“You will recall that between 1999 and 2007, Atiku and Obasanjo held sway in this country and their records are there for everyone to see,” he said.

The campaign spokesman further remarked that Atiku had the ability to search for talents to develop the country as he did while he was Vice president.

“Atiku is not just talking because he has the ability to search for talents irrespective of where they are from.

“Dr Okonjo Iweala and Professor Chukwuma Soludo who served as Minister of Finance and Governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria, were discovered by Atiku and they made great impact during their tenure.”

On bringing peace back to the South-East, Aniagwu said Atiku had already enshrined peace and unity in his policy document “My Covenant With Nigerians”

“Atiku has made it very clear that he is going to discuss with both state and non-state actors and the crisis in the South-East is basically from non-state actors.

“Some people see them as agitators while others see them as militants but Atiku is not going to be involved in labeling. He will discuss the issues with them and good enough some of the issues are already known to him.

“Issues of under development and marginalization and he says he is going to address them to ensure that every Nigerian irrespective of where you are from is going to be brought on the decision table and once those issues are dealt with, the people agitating would have been assuaged to embrace peace,” he said.

Aniagwu who is also Delta State Commissioner for Information, said the party’s Vice-Presidential Candidate and Delta State Governor, Senator Dr Ifeanyi Okowa had addressed similar issues in the state to the extent that the creeks where there used to be agitations is now as peaceful as the upland.

“Atiku besides his pan Nigerian disposition  also believed that that formula worked and will be adopted to bring lasting peace across the country, so we are quite convinced that Atiku will take decisions that will make everybody comfortable by forming a government of national unity,” Aniagwu added.

Atiku’ll Resuscitate MSMEs With $10bn – Okowa

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Vice-Presidential Candidate of Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) and Governor of Delta, Sen. (Dr) Ifeanyi Okowa, on Saturday, affirmed that the party’s Presidential Candidate, Alhaji Atiku Abubakar, would revive and grow Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs) with 10 billion dollars. 

Okowa stated this at the flag-off of PDP’s Presidential Campaign in Imo held at Heroes’ Square, Owerri and urged Imo people and all Nigerians to vote Atiku-Okowa ticket for the unity, rescue and rebuilding of the nation from the ruins the APC-led Federal Government pluned into.

He charged party faithful in the state to take the campaigns to the homes of the people to assure them that the PDP would resolve all security and economic challenges facing the nation, if elected.

“What I am seeing here today shows that you are indeed working very hard for the PDP and I am convinced that PDP will win the election in February, 2023.

“I greet all of you and I am very convinced that you are very ready to work for the PDP because you have come here in very large numbers.

“I urge you all to go to all our communities and preach to the people about the programmes and policies of the PDP as encapsulated in the Atiku’s ‘Covenant With Nigerians’.

“Only Atiku can unite Nigeria and rescue us out of the dire situation the APC has placed Nigerians with their inept leadership.

“Atiku has assured of a 10 billion dollar fund to support MSMES and you can be assured that whatever he says, he does.

“I have gone to various parts of the country and I am convinced that Atiku and PDP will win the election and when that happens, Imo State will be counted among the states won by the PDP,” he stated.

On his part, National Chairman of the party, Senator Iyorchia Ayu, said Imo had been a traditional PDP state since 1999 and urged the people to work together to win the presidential election for the party in 2023.

“Once we have won the Presidency, then be assured that Imo will be back to PDP. If you vote PDP be sure of economic growth because without security you cannot develop.

“We shall tackle insecurity so that our people can return to their various endeavours,” he stated.

Ayu warned against division in the party and urged the leaders to unite and work for the party’s victory in 2023, saying “We will not accept division in our party; everybody must work together to produce victory for the party”. 

Chairman of the PDP Presidential Campaign Council and Governor of Akwa-Ibom State,  Udom Emmanuel, said Atiku Abubakar remained the only candidate to unify the country and bring back the industries and create jobs for the people.

“Atiku will resuscitate and restore our nation’s lost glory,” Udom stated.

Director-General of the PDP Presidential Campaign Council and Governor of Sokoto State, Rt. Hon. Aminu Tambuwal, charged Imo people to vote for the PDP to recover the nation from abject poverty, insecurity and economic malaise brought upon the country by the inept APC.

The campaign team, which had earlier paid a courtesy visit to the Imo State Traditional Rulers’ Council led by the Chairman, Eze Dr Emmanuel.C. Okeke (Eze Imo), had in attendance Edo State Governor, Godwin Obaseki; former Governors of Imo, Chief Achike Udenwa and Chief Emeka Ihedioha.

Others include former Governor of Old Anambra State, Jim Nwobodo, former National Chairman of the party, John Nwodo; former President of the Senate, Adolphus Wagbara and Senator Ben Ndi-Obi.

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