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2024 Annual Public Service Lecture: UI Alumni Association Excited To Have Issele-Uku Monarch, Obi Nduka As Royal Father of The Day

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By Patrick Ochei

The amiable Issele-Uku Monarch and graduate of Production Engineering from the prestigious University of Ibadan, HRM Agbogidi Obi Nduka JP (MNSE) has accepted to be the Royal Father of the Day for the Annual Public Service Lecture, organized by the Asaba Chapter of the University of Ibadan Alumni Association (UIAA) on Thursday, September 19, 2024, holding from 4pm at the Unity Hall of Government House, Asaba.

This news has excited the leadership of the Association as their spirit has been fired up to showcase the stuff the Institution is made of in terms of academics and calibre of products it has across various human industries.

The Guest Speaker for the Lecture is going to be the Vice Chancellor of the Delta State University Abraka, Prof. Andy Egwunyenga while the Chairman of the occasion is the immediate past Governor of Delta State, His Excellency, Senator (Dr) Ifeanyi Arthur Okowa, amongst others.

The Chairman of the Alumni Association, J.I. Kagho Esq. has assured that guests would be treated with the highest form of protocol, so as to get the best from the programme which the public is earnestly looking forward to.

It is worthy of mention that the dynamic young monarch of Issele-Uku Kingdom, Agbogidi Obi Nduka has just rounded off with his community’s annual new year festival, but as a mark of unrestrained regard to the Alumni Association, he has decided to honour the invitation instead of resting.

Delta State’s D-CARES Program: Empowering Citizens, Enhancing Economic Growth

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By Fred Latimore Oghenesivbe Esq

Governor Sheriff Oborevwori is committed to meaningful development and realistic reforms in Delta State, staying true to his social contract with the people.

His administration’s focus is on creating opportunities for every Deltan to access resources that will expand their enterprises, enable them to create wealth, and improve their living conditions.

This vision is encapsulated in the MORE agenda, which prioritizes poverty alleviation and wealth creation.

In the light of the above, the governor has again reaffirmed his administration’s commitment to ensuring that residents of the state do not suffer unduly from economic hardship occasioned by COVID-19 pandemic global economic meltdown.

Speaking on Tuesday at the flag-off of the 4th disbursement of the Delta State Community Action for Resilience and Economic Stimulus (D-CARES) program, Governor Oborevwori emphasized that his administration seeks to create avenues for every Deltan to access opportunities that will expand their enterprise and prosperity.

This move is in tandem with the governor’s opportunity for all socioeconomic plan as encapsulated in the MORE agenda. Since assuming office on May 29, 2023, he had remained focused on upscaling the wellbeing of the people, and working very hard to boost the state economy through financial assistance to boost Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises, MSME.

As a well grounded politician and a leader who truly align with the needs of the people, the governor, through the instrumentality of D.CARES programme is touching thousands of lives, and empowering women, youths, artisans, skilled and unskilled Deltans with prime focus on raising millionaire Entrepreneurs that would consistently drive economic growth and creating wealth for families

Flowing from the above, the 4th tranche disbursement marked another significant milestone in Governor Oborevwori administration’s commitment to economic empowerment and welfare of the people, and over 97,000 beneficiaries were empowered in this phase, bringing the total number of beneficiaries to over 208,000.

This initiative reflects the administration’s strong conviction that prosperity should be shared, and every citizen deserves a fair chance at achieving their potential.

DELTA-CARES is a World Bank project in partnership with Nigeria Government’s Community Action (for) Resilience and Economic Stimulus Programme, NG-CARES.

The program has six delivery platforms, including: State Cash Transfer Unit, 9,845 beneficiaries, Labour Intensive Public Workfare Unit 10,000 beneficiaries
Livelihood Support Unit 7,000 beneficiaries, Community Driven Development Social Implementation Unit (CDDSIU) 60,000 beneficiaries (60 micro-projects), State FADAMA Coordination project 6,020 beneficiaries, Delta State Micro, Small and Medium Scale Enterprises Development 4,500 beneficiaries.

The DELTA-CARES program is more than just a numbers game; it represents individuals, families, and communities. From grants to small businesses, to providing support for poor and vulnerable households, the program delivers real change.

Governor Oborevwori urged beneficiaries to make the most of the support they receive, using it to grow, invest, and uplift those around them.

In the same vein, Hon. Bridget Anyafulu, Member Representing Oshimili South State Constituency, commended Governor Oborevwori for increasing beneficiaries from 36,353 to 208,209 in one year.

She called on Deltans to throw their weight behind the administration’s MORE agenda, which prioritizes poverty alleviation and wealth creation.

As the DELTA-CARES program continues to empower Deltans, it’s clear that Governor Oborevwori’s administration is committed to building a state where every citizen has a sense of belonging and opportunities to thrive.

NYG 2024: Bayelsa Director of Sports Upbeat of Podium Finish

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…As Team Bayelsa Records More Gold Medal in Chess

Director of Sports Bayelsa State Sports Council Sir Braveman Wodi says he is optimistic that the state will finish in a respectable position in the ongoing National Youth Games in Asaba, Delta State.

Sir Wodi in an interview with journalists in Asaba, said the team Bayelsa started their quest in the games slow but believes that the athletes would finish strong at the end of the competition.

He noted that Bayelsa has put in what it takes to have a podium finish that the latest triumph in some of the sports is a reflection of what the State intends to achieve by the end of the games, describing this year’s edition as closed compared to the previous editions.

According to him, no state is sure of a podium finish apart from host Delta who are used to their facilities, pointing out that this year’s competitiveness was as a result of the deliberate effort made by the various state governments and their sports councils.

He explained that with the avalanche of talents spotted in the 8th National Youth Games the nation’s sports would rise again from its current state, maintaining that the development of sports is at the grassroots.

Sir Wodi hailed the screening committee for doing a good job, despite some Irregularities to determine the athletes that would participate in the games, stressing that physical appearance was not enough to determine the age of an athlete.

The Bayelsa Director equally advocated for the introduction of a U:15 and U:17 youths games, saying that there is a missing link between under fifteen and under seventeen that there was need to fill the link.

In the meantime, team Bayelsa on Monday produced a five stars performance in the ongoing National Youth Games in Asaba.

In Dart Felicia Idu and Favour Ketekete gave Bayelsa gold in the doubles 501, gymnastics also recorded gold just as para athletics who won gold to increase the medal tally.

Elsewhere, basketball boys recorded silver having lost in the final 8-5 to Cross Rivers while the girls were defeated by Lagos 7-6 and will now battle Osun in the bronze medal fixture Tuesday by 9am.

Goodluck Matthew and Andrew lost their respective final to Cross Rivers and Taraba State in Kokowa to settle for silver, Kung-fu clinched bronze just as shooting with two bronze medals.

Team Bayelsa as of the time of filing this report have won 36 medals comprising 11 gold, 13 silver and 12 bronze medals as the games continue on Tuesday while Wrestling will start on Wednesday.

Delta Sports Development: N5m For Grabs, As LOC Commences Sale Of Forms For 2024 Delta Ethnic Peace And Unity Cup Competition

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Delta Sports Development: N5m For Grabs, As LOC Commences Sale Of Forms For 2024 Delta Ethnic Peace And Unity Cup Competition

Warri: The Local Organising Committee (LOC) of the Delta Ethnic Peace and Unity Cup Competition, formerly known as Ijaw/Itsekiri Peace and Unity Football Tournament, has announced the commencement of the sale of forms to applicants.

The biennial football tournament, organized by Center for Peace and Environmental Justice, CEPEJ, and sponsored by Comrade (Chief) Sheriff Mulade, is aimed at promoting peaceful coexistence and unity among Ijaw, Itsekiri, Isoko and Urhobo ethnic groups in Delta State, after the conflict and crisis that erupted in the State, particularly in Warri and its environs some years back.

The tournament, aimed at building bridges of unity and promoting socio-economic economic growth and development, will also help to discover many football talents at the grassroots in Delta State, with multiplier benefits for Deltans and the State.

The LOC Chairman, Hon. Kenneth Nwaomucha disclosed on Tuesday that the registration form is now available for sale at N100,000, from 17th September to 16th October, 2024.

Payment can be made to Center for Peace and Environmental Justice, Zenith Bank Account Number 1015535970.

*NOTE:* The deadline for the submission of completed forms is 16th of October, 2024.

The Delta Ethnic Peace and Unity Cup Competition kicks off on the 16th of November, 2024 to mark this year’s International Day of Tolerance in line with the United Nations Sustainable Development Goal, SDG-16 – Peace, Justice and Strong Institution, and also to celebrate sustainable peace and peaceful coexistence among the diverse ethnic groups in Delta State.

For further inquiries, you can reach us on GSM: 08037211166, 08032340001and 08061675744.

NYG 2024: Team Nasarawa Win First Medals; Hope Brightens In Hockey Event, Others

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By Eche Amos

Golf’s rising profile, Friday Godwin, on Monday, won Team Nasarawa’s first medal at the ongoing 8th National Youth Games holding in Asaba, Delta State.

After beating off stiff competitions from his Delta State counterpart in the first game, his FCT opponent in the second game, Borno opposition in the last eight and Kano antagonist in the semi-final, the promising golfer settled for a silver medal after losing his final’s game to his Adamawa State’s counterpart, Obed Yusuf, by 2-3 up in the match-ball event decided in the morning at the Ibori Golf and Country Club, Asaba.

He stands a chance of winning another medal for Team Nasarawa on Tuesday morning in the Stroke Play(36 holes) when he faces up against oppositions from Benue, Niger and Kaduna States respectively.

For his feat, Friday Godwin has been selected by Organizers of the Youth Games via the Nigeria Golf Federation to represent Nigeria at the forthcoming Golf Junior CAT Championship to be hosted by either Cameroon or Senegal later in the year.

The selectors also picked Nasarawa State’s Sidi Ibrahim who ended 4th best in the Eclectic Golf Event.

Team Nasarawa also won a bronze medal in Para-Shot Put courtesy of Anthony Ayuba.

The Boys’ Hockey Team who are through to the Semi-finals’ stage will face North Central neighbours, Team Niger, on Tuesday, 17th September, 2024, by 9.30 in the morning.

A win for them in the last four will see them play the winners between Team Kaduna and Team Borno in the final on Wednesday, at the Okpanan Hockey pitch.

The State’s Girls’ Hockey Team who are making their debut appearance at the Youth Games were unable to progress beyond the group stage after winning only one game out of four, meaning, they are eliminated from the competition.

Hopes remain for Team Nasarawa in other Sports like Wrestling, Weightlifting, Dart, and Judo.

Sensational boxer, Yusuf Abdullahi, agonizingly bowed out of the Youth Games after failing to heal from injuries sustained on his fists in his last technical knockout win over his Enugu State’s counterpart in the Boys’ 42kg category.

He was unable to face his quarter-final rival as a result of his predicament, with his dream of winning a medal for Team Nasarawa at the Games shattered while he wept uncontrollably and profusely.

The 8th edition of the annual multi-sports events will climax on Thursday, 19th September, 2024, at the prestigious Stephen Keshi International Stadium, Asaba, Delta State.

Nearly five thousand athletes below age 15, and over 1,000 accompanying officials are partaking in this year’s edition, the highest number in the history of the competition.

U15, U17 Youth Games Categories Will Bridge Gap For Athletes’ Sustainability-Bayelsa State Sports Director

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Following the statement of Sports minister John Owan Enoh to revisit the age limit of the National Youth Games, the Director of Sports Bayelsa State Sports Council Sir Braveman Wodi has expressed his opinion on the matter of u17 age bracket.

Speaking to journalists on Monday at the Stephen Keshi Stadium, Asaba, Sir Braveman Wodi said the review of the age limit of the National Youth Games should be carried out with the integration of necessary stakeholders who will contribute efficiently.

Braveman noted that due to age cheat, it is imperative to have Youth Games that will meet the objectives of grassroots development for young athletes.

He added that the nation should focus on hosting a tournament that graduates athletes from the junior cadet to the senior level while providing avenue for young ones to compete fairly.

“For me the age-cheat is always there and it is quite easy to cheat between the u17, but I will propose because there is a missing gap between the seemless graduation from the u17 and to the senior team. That’s the argument of the Minister.”

“But my submission is for us to have u15 and u17 tournament, in order words we should have a National Youth Games that captures categories of u15, u17 so that it can fill in the missing link.” Braveman insisted.

According to Sir Braveman for Nigeria to totally eradicate age cheat at the grassroots, stakeholders need to have deliberate and committed round table discussions to chart efficient methods of screening and detection.

“Stakeholders need to come to the table and discuss some of these issues of age cheat and think of measures or modalities of screening which will be somehow fruitful. I think that’s something that is incumbent on all stakeholders, including Directors of Sports and the Federal Ministry of Sports.” Braveman said.

NYG’s Day 4 : Team Edo Maintains 2nd Position On Medal Table As Gymnastics Athlete Etiosa Success Gets Aerobics Gold

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It has been impressive performance and and rewards with medals for Team Edo since the day one of competitions at the National Youth Games ‘Asaba 2024 as the heart beat state maintains a steady progression to remain in the second position in the medals table.

Edo are second on the table with 10 Gold ,6 Silver and 13 Bronze medals according to the official release of medal table by the organizers of the Games on Monday 16,2024.

Delta leads with 22 Gold, Silver 9 and 14 Bronze Medals. Lagos are 3rd with 8 Gold,9 Silver and 14 Bronze medals.

Team Edo has proven to be a highly competitive team as no day has passed by without a Gold medal for the heartbeat team.

On day four, Gymnastics Athlete Etiosa Success scores 16.80 points in Aerobics to increase Edo’s Gold medal haul.

In Judo,Abel Emmanuel in the class of 35 and
Chioma Atunwa (female) in the class of 32 won Bronze medal each for team Edo.

Meanwhile, team Edo will be meeting Delta again in the football event as the two neighbours are paired in the semifinals game, scheduled for tomorrow at 4pm inside ST. Patrick’s School compound.

In athletics, Edo is also involved in the 4×1 mixed relay and 200m female event. #

SWAN President, Other National Officers Inspect Convention Venue

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By Ikenna Okonkwo

The President of Sports Writers Association (SWAN), Mr. Isaiah Benjamin, on Monday led other National Executive Committee (NEC) members to inspect the venue meant for SWAN National Convention.

The Convention which is slated for Tuesday September 17, 2024, is scheduled to take place inside VIP Lounge, Stephen Keshi Stadium, Asaba.

Shortly after inspecting the venue, the SWAN President expressed appreciation to Delta State Government for the organisation of the ongoing National Youth Games (NYG).

President Benjamin said the SWAN Convention will take a deep look into the various activities of the 2024 NYG and come up with far-reaching recommendations.

“The venue for SWAN Convention is very much in good condition. Our aim is to ensure that sports development remains alive. The NYG presents opportunity for young sporting talents to be discovered for future exploits.

“At this level, the issue of desperation to win at all cost shouldn’t be the focus,” he said.

Earlier, the SWAN President had addressed the sporting media covering NYG inside the media centre at the stadium, where he told sports journalists to remain professional in their conduct at all times.

NCPC Boss Congratulates Muslims On Eid-Ul-Mawlid

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NCPC Boss Congratulates Muslims On Eid-Ul-Mawlid

The Executive Secretary of the Nigerian Christian Pilgrim Commission, Bishop Stephen Adegbite, has congratulated the Muslim faithful in Nigeria and around the world on the occasion of Eid-ul-Mawlid.
Bishop Adegbite noted that Eid-ul-Mawlid offers Muslims a unique opportunity to celebrate the birth of the Holy Prophet (Peace Be Upon Him) and reflect on his teachings. He urged the Muslim Ummah and all Nigerians to embrace the values of patience, sacrifice, and resilience during this celebration.
The NCPC boss also encouraged Muslims and Nigerians to use this occasion to pray for victims of recent flood disasters and offer support to those affected.
Additionally , he urged them to pray for President Bola Tinubu and his administration, seeking divine guidance for the successful implementation of the Renewed Hope Agenda.

Bishop Adegbite expressed optimism that the current challenges facing the country are temporary and encouraged Nigerians to have faith in the present administration.
He concluded by imploring the Muslim Ummah to pray for lasting peace, prosperity, and a more egalitarian society in Nigeria.

Delta State Secretariat Adjudged Best Corporate Building In Nigeria

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By Patrick Ochei

The Delta State Secretariat named after the immediate past Asagba of Asaba as Obi (Prof) Chike Edozien Secretariat has been adjudged the best corporate building in Nigeria.

This evaluation and recognition was done by the prestigious Nigerian Institute of Architects (NIA) at their National conference in Abuja when it recently presented a National Award to a Delta born Architect and designer of the magnificent Secretariat, Arc. Kester Ifeadi for designing the Most Iconic Corporate Building in Nigeria.

This award couldn’t have carried much effect if it has come from other professional bodies, but coming from a prestigious and well established professional body like Nigerian Institute of Architects speaks volumes of such investigation and evaluation that shortlisted this project above several legacy projects across the country for an award of this magnitude.

Few years ago, Delta State Government under the leadership of Sen. Ifeanyi Arthur Okowa as Governor, embarked on this iconic project that naysayers thought wasn’t going to be accomplished. But to the amazement of pundits, the project was completed in record time and commissioned.

The project was borne out of the fact that Government needed to bring all the Ministries, Departments and Agencies under one environment, stop paying rents and save money for Government.

Delta State despite being one of the most endowed states in Nigeria has operated without a Central Secretariat for over 33 years of being created. Most of the Ministries operated in different parts of the city (Asaba) and in most cases, rented accommodations. This reduced the efficiency of government operations. This unique project therefore became imperative to improve the efficiency of government by having all the Ministries in one location as well as ensure seamless service delivery.

A major challenge was the unavailability of a suitable well located land within the city centre for this size of project that would accommodate the Ministries. The solution was in conceiving a single structure building that would house the above requirements and fit into the identified limited space. The mega project has a total floor space of 45,000m2. It is an Eight floor building complex that provides for over 30 Ministries, Departments and Agencies serviced by an Independent Power Supply that ensures an uninterrupted supply of electricity, sewage treatment, CCTV, Central Information Centre, etc.

It presently accommodates over 5000 workers daily with other facilities such as business centres, clinic, banks, creche and restaurants. Today, it is the largest single building State Secretariat in Nigeria.

As Delta State is being celebrated for this iconic building accomplishment and enjoys the latitude for encouraging Local Content in its development efforts, the Delta born Architect, designer and project consultant for the State Secretariat, Arc. Kester Ifeadi is being upscaled for career excellence.

Arc. Ifeadi was born at Ubulu-Okiti in Aniocha South Local Government Area of Delta State, an alumnus of the then University of Ife now Obafemi Awolowo University where he obtained Bachelors and Master’s degrees in Architecture. He is a Fellow of the Nigerian Institute of Architects and Chief Executive Officer of the Contemporary Group Limited, with over 35 years of his life in his craft and trade. He is also the designer of Asaba International Airport and many other highbrow projects across the country, including this award winning Most Iconic Corporate Building in Nigeria.

The NIA is reputed for its Core Value which is “We remain true to the same principles on which Nigerian Institute of Architects (NIA) was founded since 1960: producing members that create superior designs, shaping our world and, putting safety first, to creating opportunities for people. The NIA has truly lived up to its name by giving this award to a renowned, highly creative, silent but audacious architect par excellence, Arc. Kester Ifeadi, recognizing him for putting Delta on the best spot of history and reputation profiling.

However, while Arc. Kester Ifeadi and his Contemporary Group Limited got the award, Delta State is the winner for her achievement in building the Most Iconic Corporate Building in Nigeria.

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