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Bozimo,  Justice  Dai , Others Praise Justice Elumeze For Her Contributions, Achievements In Legal Profession As She Bows Out Of Judicial Service

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By Onoriode Etatsemi

Delta State Attorney-General and Commissioner for Justice, Mr. Isaiah Bozimo has eulogized the contributions, achievements and years of dedicated service of Justice Patience Onuwa Elumeze to the legal profession.

Bozimo stated this in Asaba on the occasion of the special valedictory court session to mark her retirement.

He said that retirement was not an end but a new beginning, filled with endless possibilities and expressed confidence that Justice Elumeze would continue to be a beacon of wisdom.

Bozimo stated that Justice Elumeze had exemplified four cardinal principles of a judge including hearing courteously, answering wisely, considering soberly and deciding impartially, adding that she had earned the respect and admiration of her peers, colleagues and the people she served.

The AG recalled that from her early days as a state counsel in Cross River state, Justice Elumeze distinguished herself through her brilliant performances, leading to her steady rise through the ranks

He noted that through her career, she advocated for gender equality and women’s rights, stressing that she served as a mentor to countless young lawyers and jurists.

Also speaking, the Chief Judge of Delta State, Justice T. O Dai said that the valedictory court session was designed to celebrate Justice Elumeze who was bowing out of the State Judicial Service after attaining the mandatory retirement age of 65 years prescribed by the Constitution of the Federal Republic of Nigeria.

Justice Dai said that Justice Elumeze was bowing out of service not only in good health but with her integrity unblemished, recalling that some had their careers terminated mid way , either by death or for grave misconduct.

She appreciated Delta State Governor, Senator Dr. Ifeanyi Okowa for his unflinching support for the State Judiciary while also commending the State Attorney-General and Commissioner for Justice, Mr. Isaiah Bozimo for ensuing that the wheel of administration of justice in the state was taken to a greater height.

Earlier, the Chairman of the Nigerian Bar Association (NBA) , Asaba Branch, Mr. Precious Nwadimuya said that due to the sterling performance of the celebrant during her mandatory one year National Youth Service she was retained and employed in Cross River state into their civil service as a state counsel where she rose to the position of Director before she joined Delta State Judicial Service as a judge in the Delta State Customary Court of Appeal.

He described her as a transparent jurist, adding that she carried out her assignments with utmost commitments and operated an open door policy.

Shun Sycophants, Give The Masses Their Needs, Utuedoye Admonishes Delta Governor-Elect, Oborevwori

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By SouthernVoicenews

Ace Journalist, Publisher of SouthernVoiceng.com (Online) and Cultural Periscope Magazine, Comrade Godwin-Maria Utuedoye, has admonished the Delta State Governor-Elect, Rt. Hon. Sheriff rancis Oborevwori to jettison all sycophants that will come around him in order to mislead and disabuse his good intention for people of Delta State.

The gentle and humble Journalist gave the remarks at Asaba on Sunday, April 2, 2023 during a chat with a group of Journalist’s immediately after a Thanksgiving he attended at the St. John Bosco Catholic Church, Asaba.

He said; ” I want to make Deltans understand that in most cases, it is never the fault of the governor neither is the governor that fails, but those who often surrounds him with selfish interests that attracts either his success or failure. It is not the governor as the case may be, but wicked and greedy sycophants that gathered around the corridors of power.

“They often lied to the governor, create wrong impressions and paint people who are capable, experienced and willing to support the government in developing and growing the state black just to gain favour”.

He added that, such politicians are ready to frustrate the good intentions of government once they are given appointments and offices Their reasons is for the fact that it will not be their name but that of the governor in time of failure.

He called on the incoming governor of Delta State, Rt. Hon. Sheriff Oborevwori to watch out for such group of persons and ensure he is proactive to their manipulative styles and patterns.

“You cannot continue recycling same people who have been there, and their only concerns is to enrich their pockets and how to circumvent funds appropriated for development.

He urged the Governor-Elect to also look towards the youths to be among his cabinets as there are young men and women who have creative, productive and developmental ideas that can transform the state and generate income.

“There is nothing wrong if the governor appoint a young boy of 26, 30 years as a Commissioner in his cabinet. After all, we are aware that a 26 year old young graduate won election into the house of assembly of one of the states in the last elections. They will do beyond expectations in terms of creativity, agility and results seen. I urged him to look inward instead of rotating and recycling same persons that could be referred to as finished products.

Continuing Comrade Godwin-Maria Utuedoye stated that most of the governors upon their elections have good intentions, but those close to them and around the corridors of power will truncate all their plans.

He appealed to Oborevwori to do a critical examination of those that will be imposed on him by the power that be.

OFAAC: Another Anioma Festive Season Is Here

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By Patrick Ochei

Every year in the past eighteen years, Anioma people have always looked forward to Anioma Cultural Festival with joy and excitement. It has always been a time sons and daughters from all walks of life at home and in the Diaspora, make frantic effort to be around to identify with the singular Festival that brings all communities in Anioma together, including participating cultures from neighbouring friendly communities within Delta State and beyond.

On Easter Monday, 10th April in this year 2023, history will repeat itself. This time, it promises to be more fascinating and colourful because, it’s a Festival of Victory and Celebration, themed “Preserving Our Cultural Heritage”.

This year’s edition heralds the celebration marking the end of tour of duty as Governor of Delta State by an Anioma illustrious son, Senator Dr. Ifeanyi Arthur Okowa who has held sway as the number one citizen of the State in the past eight years.

His administration brought about enormous development in infrastructure and human capital, and more especially, an atmosphere of serenade peace and prudence in management of resources.

Anioma people are proud of him as a quiet achiever in governance, a thoroughbred in politics and a home grown administrator.

This is a good time for us to celebrate – by celebrating the achievements of our son in office as Governor, celebrating peace, celebrating development and celebrating ourselves as a people.

Our culture is unique, and in the past two decades, had changed the narrative amongst culture loving and keeping communities of the world.

Anioma is renowned for her peculiar identity, shining through the exhibition of our pride fabric, the “Akwa Ocha” with aesthetic value, our language, our moral values and standards, our food, our ways of showing hospitality to strangers and of course, our land of peace and harmony, devoid of natural disasters.

We are blessed because we are beautifully made by the most expensive and diligent Potter Himself – God. We have found favour in His sight, and He has continued to show us mercy through our journeys in life’s existence.

Anioma Cultural Festival is that time to flaunt the beautiful creations of God in us by exhibiting our way of life through our highly revered culture and traditions.

We have come a long way on this history of uniqueness, all thanks to the Organisation For the Advancement of Anioma Culture (OFAAC), which provided us with the platform to showcase who we are and what we represent within the heterogeneous Delta in the past 18 years.

It is noteworthy to say that OFAAC has done noble through the patriotic initiative of the renowned Anioma highly achieved person of Arc. Kester Ifeadi, Managing Director of Contemporary Group Ltd.

This Ubulu-Okiti born culture enthusiast and passionate lover of Anioma, aside his widely acclaimed excellence in Architecture profession, has festered his nest worldwide by the promotion and mainstreaming of Anioma Culture to the world.

He didn’t do it alone, at inception, he galvanised ideas and concepts from the likes of Omu Anioma, HRM Obi Martha Dunkwu, the Desert Warrior, Chief Newton Jibunoh and a host of other cultural juggernauts who have continued to add value to the system.

We love our culture. We love the platform provided by OFAAC for Anioma Cultural Festival which comes up every year on Easter Mondays.

This 2023 edition promises to be eventful, colourful and culturally exhilarating. It will feature dance, wrestling, cuisine, arts and crafts exhibition, raffle draw and more. Don’t miss out; see you there. It’s our season; the Anioma season.

Comrade Patrick Ochei is the Secretary of Delta State Council of NUJ,
Publisher of Anioma Trust,
Media/Culture Consultant.

Human Trafficking: DTSG Ready For Collaboration To Enhance Safety, Security Of Deltans

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BY ONORIODE ETATSEMI

Delta State Attorney-General and Commissioner for Justice, Mr. Isaiah Bozimo has said that the State Government through the Ministry of Justice and taskforce on human trafficking and irregular migration will always embrace holistic approach towards collaborating with relevant stakeholders to enhance the safety and security of Deltans.

Bozimo stated this in his office in Asaba when he played host to the Programme Manager, DEVATOP Centre for Africa Development, Mr. Emmanuel Ibiabo and his team who paid him a courtesy visit.

He said that the State taskforce on human trafficking and irregular migration had continued to interface with stakeholders on critical areas of support such as integration, awareness raise and shelter initiatives for victims of human trafficking in the state.

Bozimo,who stressed the importance of the ease of reporting cases of human trafficking in order to ensure rapid response mechanism in tackling the issue, said that the the taskforce was keen in ensuring that indigenes of the state were aware of the dangers associated with human trafficking.

The AG said that the initiative of DEVATOP was in line with what the taskforce was doing in the state, adding that the taskforce was established in the state by Delta State Governor, Senator Dr. Ifeanyi Okowa.

He explained that since inception, the taskforce had played proactive role in combating human trafficking and irregular migration with robust synergy with domestic and international partners such as NAPTIP and now DEVATOP.

Earlier, the Programme Manager, DEVATOP Centre for Africa Development, Mr. Emmanuel Ibiabo told the Attorney-General that his team was in his office to seek Ministry’s and the taskforce on human trafficking and irregular migration partnership in fighting human trafficking.

He stated that DEVATOP had four objectives such as increasing awareness of issues of trafficking in communities, enhance psychosocial support for the team of trafficking in the area of training and promoting multi sectoral engagement between governments and CSOs and private sector.

Mr. Ibiabo, who said that Delta State was among the three states including Enugu and Sokoto where their activities would take place, listed some of the activities to include talk and act and grading of existing application.

He said that the collaboration would cenre on human trafficking, rapid response to cases of trafficking, investigation and prosecution, protection and shelter and integration of victims of human trafficking.

Highpoint of the visit was the presentation of some documents /flyers with the inscriptions, abeg no de ignore human trafficking, if you see human trafficking talkam and human trafficking violates human rights , stop it .

Delta Guber : Nani, Celebrates Party’s Victory With Thanksgiving

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By Onoriode Etatsemi

A chieftain of People’s Democratic Party (PDP), Chief John Obukohwo Nani, has held a thanksgiving service, to mark the guber-natorial victory of Rt. Hon.Chief Sheriff Oborievwori at recent Governorship/House of Assembly election.

The thanksgiving was held at St. Peter’s Anglican Church, Jesse in Ethiope West Local Government Area.

Chief Nani, who was the PDP Campaign Director of the Delta Central Senatorial District during the just-concluded elections, rejoiced with hundreds of party faithful at the service, as leaders of PDP and the people of Jesse joined him to thank God for the victory of the party.

Addressing journalists , Chief John Nani said that Deltans had reasons to rejoice for the victory of PDP in the just concluded elections and described the victory as an act of God and emergence of trusted hands in the party.

‘’We are very grateful to God for the victory of our party PDP at Governorship/House Assembly elections. God disappointed all the evil plots to keep me out of circulation. For this reason, I decided it must be first to the alter to thank and appreciate God, who gave us all round victory’’.

Chief Nani appreciated Deltans for voting for Hon. Sherriff Oborevwori, adding that despite every attempt by the opposition to they came out emasse to vote for him.

He said that today Oborevwori was Governor -elect of the state, stressing that with his leadership experience, Oborevwori would pilot the affairs of the state to an enviable height in enhancing good governance through his ‘’MORE’’ agenda.

Chief Nani noted that Hon. Oborevwori had been able to galvanize the House of Assembly members for seven years, adding that no one had done that without being impeached.

He said that the State Governor Elect was the choice by Deltans, explaining that the victory was a testament of the people’s knowledge of his personality.

The Deputy Chairman of PDP in Sapele Local Government Area, Alhaji Tanimu Adamu, who was present at the occasion, said that the victory was for the people, as he expressed confidence in Oboirevwori’s ability to perform to the expectations of the people.

2023: Expelling Cairo Ojuogboh ‘ll Not Cure Senator Agege’s Bad Image – PDP Spokesperson

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…Says Oborevwori Not A Match For Failed Opposition Candidates

Spokesperson of Delta State Campaign Council of the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, Olorogun Barr Fred Latimore Oghenesivbe, has berated the leadership of opposition All Progressives Congress, APC, in the state over the purported expulsion of one of the pillars of the party, Dr Cairo Ojuogboh.

Oghenesivbe in a statement on Thursday in Asaba said, suspending the APC scribe, Ojuogboh, for speaking the truth and stating the obvious will neither be the solution to the collapse of the party in the state nor be the cure to the odious negative public image of their failed gubernatorial candidate, Senator Ovie Omo-Agege.

The PDP campaign mouthpiece noted that if not for the disgraceful anti party activities of some disloyal and unreliable members of the PDP in the state during the governorship election, Agege and APC would have failed woefully without winning one local government, urging the State Chairman of PDP, Barrister Kingsley Esiso and his executive members to do the needful by taking proactive steps to melt out disciplinary measures on betrayers of the party.

Oghenesivbe who is also the Executive Assistant on Communications to Delta State Governor and PDP Vice Presidential Candidate, Senator Dr Ifeanyi Arthur Okowa, noted that in a sane society, Senator Agege ought to be gnashing his teeth in prison for stealing Mace in the National Assembly, a criminal act captured live on national television, and for which he was arrested by security agents, but was later left off the hook by the unpatriotic cabal known as the “Buharis” and the failed APC national government that claimed to have won the 2023 presidential election as a result of bad governance with N77 trillion embarrassing debt profile.

He commended the political sagacity of Dr Cairo Ojuogboh, especially for his courage to condemn Senator Agege’s large appetite for sharp practices, crude politics, arrogance, primitive pride and despotic leadership style, which was why the good people of Delta State voted against APC, and coupled with the fact that “Igbe water spirit worship” cannot and will never be allowed by Deltan to replace God’s holy altar in Government House Asaba.

“APC Delta is fast collapsing and it’s members in disarray because of the despotic leadership style of the self acclaimed leader and failed governorship candidate, Senator Augustine Omo-Agege, and the clueless state executive members of the party.

“Dr Cairo Ojuogboh, is the moral compass of Delta APC, and instead of working with him to purge the unproductive leadership system of Senator Agege, the party leadership decided to involve itself n a shameful stomach infrastructure politics, and dishonourably became subservient to Agege by unjustly expelling one of their best, Dr Ojuogboh from the party for doing the needful to safe the party from total collaps in the state.

“Let me make it categorically clear that the expulsion of Dr Ojuogboh, will never cure the poor and negative public image bedeviling the outgoing Senator Agege, the mace snatcher and Spiritual Leader of Igbe Marine Spirit Worshippers in Delta State.

“Neither will getting Dr Ojuogboh out of the way ever solve the complex and multifaceted prolonged internal leadership cold war crashing Delta APC. Rather, their immature decision will obviously wreck Delta APC and further demarket Senator Agege and his stomach infrastructure loyalists in the state exco of their failed APC.

“It is glaring via PDP landslide victory at the polls that the Governor-Elect, His Excellency, Rt Hon Sheriff Francis Oborevwori, JP, was not a match for any of the opposition parties governorship candidates in the state, in terms of integrity, pedigree, competence, humility, popularity and leadership charisma.

“Take this to the bank, Oborevwori will defeat Senator Agege and APC again and again should he decide to run again in 2027,” Oghenesivbe predicted.

Delta AG Reassures Staff Of Justice Ministry Of DTSG’s Commitment To Staff Welfare

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BY ONORIODE ETATSEMI

The Delta State Attorney-General and Commissioner for Justice, Mr. Isaiah Bozimo has reiterated the commitment of the State Government towards equipping the staff of the Ministry with relevant tools to enhance their efficiency and productivity in service delivery.

Mr. Bozimo stated this in Asaba while presenting laptops to non legal officers of the Ministry .

The Attorney-General said that the laptops was a symbol of the commitment of the State Government in ensuring that the welfare of personnel in  Ministry of Justice and civil servants  in the employ of Delta State Government in general .

He told the beneficiaries of the laptops that  Governor Ifeanyi Okowa recently presented similar laptops to over 200 legal officers who are the state counsel, adding that the Ministry deemed it fit to extend the goodwill to its non legal staff.

Mr. Bozimo, who urged the beneficiaries to redouble their commitment to service delivery, noted that the Ministry and the State Government at large expected to do more in their various primary assignments.

He enjoined them to make judicious use of the working tool so that the essence of purchasing them would not be defeated.

In his remarks, the Solicitor-General and Permanent Secretary of the Ministry, Mr. Erebe  Omamuzo stated that as an integral part of the Ministry, the Attorney-General felt there was need to carry the non legal officers along in the distribution of laptops.

He disclosed that it was the laptops of the same specifications given to the State Counsel that was also given to the non legal officers and appreciated Mr. Bozimo for his open door policy and for meaningful impacts he had created in the Ministry since assumption of office.

A beneficiary who responded on behalf of others thanked the Attorney-General for the goodwill , adding that the tool would ease their jobs while recalling that the Attorney-General had given them several trainings on ICT among others.

The Public Relations Officer in the Ministry, Mr Onoriode Etatsemi an assistant Director and the Director of Production and Research, Mr Emmanuel Evueh, who spoke separately in an interview as beneficiaries, commended the HAG including the SG/PS for the gesture remarking that it is the first time in the Ministry that they are experiencing this kind of innovation.

The PRO added that this goodwill well enhance their Proficiency on duty and will as well motivate them to work harder at all time in keeping with the job schedules of their Bosses,” which explains the adage that says to whom much is given, much is expected of him”.

Delta AG Condoles  Staff Over Husband’s  Death, Advises Family To Take Solace In God

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By Onoriode Etatsemi

Delta State Attorney-General and Commissioner for Justice, Mr. Isaiah Bozimo has described the death of the husband of one of the staff of Ministry of Justice , Mrs.Cordelia Okolo as a monumental lose  to the family and the Ministry of Justice .

Mr. Bozimo stated this at Illah when the staff of Ministry of Justice paid a condolence visit  on the wife of the deceased.

Represented by the Solicitor-General and Permanent Secretary of the Ministry, Mr.  Omamuzo Erebe, the Justice Commissioner said that the death was painful and said , adding that it was not anticipated.

He advised the entire family of the deceased to  take solace in Almighty God who alone could comfort them in their moment of bereavement.

Mr. Bozimo prayed God to strengthen the wife and other family members he had left behind to bear the loss stressing that no one could question God .

He said that death of every individual would always usher in a moment of sadness and encouraged the family to have solace in the fact that the deceased lived a life worthy of emulation.

While urging the wife of the deceased to intimate them with the burial arrangements to enable the ministry see where it could render assistance to her, Bozimo admonished the children and the family to sustain his legacies.

The representative of the family who spoke on behalf of the family, Mr Godwin Okolo thanked the  Attorney-General, the Solicitor-General and Permanent Secretary as well as the staff of Ministry of Justice for identifying with them in their period of mourning.

Highpoint of the visit was the signing of the condolence register by the Solicitor-General and Permanent Secretary, Ministry of Justice, Mr. Erebe Omamuzo

Delta State Government Terminates Appointments Of Six Political Aides Over Gross Misconduct

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By Patrick Ochei

The Delta State Government has terminated the appointments of the following persons; Onwuka London (SSA Political), Victor Ossai (SA Political), Iyasele Tunji (SSA Political), Ramon Ossai (SA Political), Lawrence Odu (SA Political) and Tobechukwu Richard Ukwamedua (SSA Political) over unethical conducts in public space.

In a letter to the Senior Political Adviser by the Secretary to State Government, Chief Patrick Ukah, dated 27th March, 2023, the above named persons were relieved of their appointments for no longer sharing in the philosophy and vision of the State Administration.

The termination of their appointments was to take effect from March 1, 2023.

Our investigation revealed that the persons whose appointments were so terminated did everything within their heinous tendencies to undermine their Political Party’s chances of winning elections at all levels in the State.

The source said that in spite of several warnings and pleadings not to indulge in anti party activities, they turned a deaf ear and worked against their benefactor Political Party, the PDP.

As such, it was only proper and politically expedient to relieve them of their appointments to avoid further embarrassment to the party.

Delta NAWOJ Honours 4 Members To Mark International Day Of The Women

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By Patrick Ochei

The Nigeria Association of Women Journalists (NAWOJ), Delta State Chapter has honoured four of her members, deemed to have contributed immensely in time, activities and resources towards the development of the group in the State.

The Chairperson of the Association, Comrade Sonia Unobunjo announced the awards during their monthly meeting, which equally was made special in commemoration of the International Day of the Women.

She affirmed there was need to reward hardwork and dedication no matter how little; adding therefore, that the Association in its wisdom decided to appreciate them with a certificate of recognition for their service to the group.

The awardees, namely; Comrades Stella Onwuegbuzie, Josephine Omodior, Christy Aboghe and Dorathy Mbasen Uba were recognised and presented award certificates for their exemplary membership and dedication to the Association’s affairs.

The awards were presented by Mrs. Efegene Elizabeth, Director of Aging Matters with the Working Fingers International, Amb. Eris Jewo-Ibi, Chairperson of the Association Against Child, Sexual and Gender Based Violence, Comrade Patrick Ochei, NUJ State Secretary and Mrs. Mercy Muemufo, former NAWOJ Chairperson who were special guests at the programme.

As a way of adding value to the business of the day, lectures were delivered by two resource persons on contemporary issues.

Amb. Eris Jewo-Ibi, Chairperson, Association Against Child, Sexual and Gender Based Violence, made a presentation on “Digital Innovation and Technology for Gender Equality, where she dwelt on the need to enhance productivity among women as a way of leading them up to speed with the realities of the moment.

She advocated the need to take time to learn Technology in broader perspective, thereby teaching the women specifically on Financial Technology where payments and other transactions are done via the phone; Political Technology which enhances innovations and methods of elections like the use of BVAS and other technologies, including their benefits.

The second resource person, Efegene Elizabeth, Director, Aging Matters, Working Fingers International, discussed extensively on aging among women and what to do to avoid the negative side of it.

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