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Otirhue Felicitates With Okowa At 63

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Chairman, Delta State Local Government Service Commission, Hon. Dcn. Joseph Otirhue has congratulated the state governor on his 63 Birthday anniversary.

Otirhue in his goodwill message described the governor as a leader with an epitome of peace, whose good deeds were uncountable.

While thanking the Almighty God for keeping the governor in a super state of health, that had enabled him to continue his invaluable contributions to the State and humanity, he prayed God to bless him with long life and more prosperous years.

“My family and I felicitate with a dear father, leader, boss and Vice Presidential Candidate of our great Party, His Excellency Sen. Dr Ifeanyi Okowa on this special occasion of your  birthday anniversary”.

“We also join your countless admirers,  all lovers of democracy and people of good conscience to celebrate you”.

While lauding achievement of Sen. Dr. Ifeanyi Okowa, he said “as Governor of a multilingual state like ours that have been peaceful over the years of your leadership. I have no doubt in my mind that as Vice President of our great country come 2023, such atmosphere of peace and tranquility will be replicated in our Nation Nigeria”.

“Sir, your unparalleled commitment to democratic  governance,  have continued to be a beacon of hope and a mentor to younger generation of leaders in our dear State. I inclusive” he said

“l pray God to continue to keep you in perfect health and happiness even as you celebrate now and always”.

 

Delta Police Boss Orders Massive Deployment Across The State

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…As Muslims Celebrates 2022 Eid-Kabir   

The Commissioner of Police, Delta State Command, CP Ari Muhammed Ali, FCIA, psc+  has assured all Muslim faithfuls in the state of the provision of adequate security and free flow of traffic in the state in view of the forthcoming Eid-Kabir celebration slated for Saturday July 9 to Sunday July  10, 2022.

 

The CP warned cultists and mischief makers to steer clear as the Command will deal decisively with anybody found wanting.

 

In ensuring security in all Muslim prayer grounds and strategic locations in the state, the CP has ordered massive deployment of personnel which includes special constabularies across the state.

 

The CP also directed all Divisional Police Officers to intensify raids of criminal hideouts and black spots within their areas of responsibilities.

 

The Police Boss adjured the Deputy Commissioner of Police in-charge of operations, Area Commanders, Divisional Police Officers and Tactical Operations Officers to employ means of ensuring thorough supervision of personnel deployed for the actualization of peace and tranquility during and after the celebration.

 

The Commissioner of Police on behalf officers and men of the Command wishes all Muslim faithful a hitch free, and a happy Eid-Kabir celebration.

 

Birthday Anniversary: Deltans Will Continuously Celebrate Okowa’s Impact– Okonji

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Chairman, Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in Oshimili South Local Government Area, Delta State, Ogbueshi Dada Okonji, has predicted that Deltans will continuously celebrate Governor Ifeanyi Okowa for the benefits they have enjoyed, even after he has served out his tenure.

He said that all Deltans and communities had reasons to celebrate the governor, having touched lives in the nooks and crannies of the state, through massive infrastructural development, appointments and empowerment.

Ogbueshi Okonji, who made the submission, while speaking with journalists on the 63rd birthday anniversary celebration of the governor, also predicted that the governor will be given opportunity to replicate what he did in Delta State, through his election as the vice president in 2023.

According to him, it was by divine provision that Gov Okowa emerged as governor of the state in 2015 and he had demonstrated that he was a man sent by God on a mission to salvage Delta State.

He recalled that from the inception of his administration, the governor, in spite of the economic recession that confronted the nation, managed the state’s resources to satisfy the yearnings of the people, adding that Nigerians were already awaiting Okowa and the PDP to be delivered from the grips of traducers that had held the country by the jugular since 2015.

Specifically, he said the people of Oshimili South local government area had testimonies on the impact of Okowa’s administration in the area and would continue to appreciate him, in addition to supporting his future ambition.
Ogbueshi Okonji prayed God to bless and keep the governor to enable him render more services to the Deltans and Nigerians to the glory of God and for the enhanced welfare of the people

Sallah Celebration: Delta NSCDC Deploys 2,292 Personnel To Beef Up Security

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The Delta State Commandant of the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC) Commandant Akinsanya Iskilu Abiodun has ordered the deployment of 2,292 officers and men to beef up security across the State.

Speaking at the State Headquarters, the Commandant charged all Heads of Departments, Heads of Unit, Area Commander’s, Divisional Officers to deploy massively across board in order to ensure a hitch free celebration.

“We have strategized  efforts towards keeping our people safe and critical National Assets and Infrastructure protected before, during and after the sallah celebration”.

“The recent spate of insecurity challenges and protection of life and property calls for more proactive engagements, rather than reactive actions”.

“It is high time we spot out and address areas of concern to our collective safety by deploying personnel adequately to protect the civil populace”.

Deltans  deserve a safe and peaceful environment and we must not allow criminals and Vandals to hold us to ransom now or anytime during festivity”.

 

“I have ordered the deployment of over 2,292 personnel across all our formations for effective deployment to all nooks and crannies to address all forms of threats to insecurity” Commandant Akinsanya assured.

 

The NSCDC Boss maintained that adequate security will be put in place to safeguard prayer grounds, recreation centers, markets, shopping malls, motor parks and all critical national assets and infrastructure within the State.

 

He also, charged those in riverine areas to deploy necessary equipment like boats for periodic patrol of the State waterways to beef up security and forestall illegal activities of vandals and bunkerers.

 

The State Command under my watch are monitoring some suspected black spots and other vulnerable areas to prevent destruction of both human and material resources.

 

In this time of celebrations, being targeted by criminals to carry out their nefarious activities, we must implore a new strategy, vigilance and effective action; the Command will not rest on its oars to ensure that crime and criminality is nipped at the bud and perpetrators are brought to justice to serve as deterrent to others.

 

I therefore, urge the good people of Delta State to go about their legitimate businesses without fear, as our deployment will ensure safety and orderliness before,  during and after the festivities” Akinsanya reiterated.

 

The deployed personnel for the Sallah operation were drafted from the Anti-vandal unit, Special Female Squad (SFS), Rapid Response Squad, Counter Terrorising Unit CTU, Department of  Intelligence  and Investigation DII, and the surveillance team to ensure covert and overt security operation before, during and after the celebration.

 

I therefore, called on members of the public to assist NSCDC and other security agencies with useful Information about suspicious persons or acts that could truncate  the peace and stability of the State.

 

Akinsanya congratulated the State Governor Senator Dr Arthur Ifeanyi Okowa as he mark his 63rd birthday celebration today and Celebrate with all Muslim faithful across the State on this year’s Eid-el-Kabir celebration and charged all Deltans to seize the occasion to pray for the unity and progress of Delta State

 

Ekweremadu”s UK Trial: British Lawyer, Ned Nwoko Speaks

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Prominent Philanthropist and British lawyer Hon. Prince Ned Nwoko has described the former Deputy Senate President, Senator Ike Ekweremadu as a victim of circumstance,amid his trial in a London court for alleged human trafficking and organ harvesting.

Ekweremadu and his wife, Beatrice were arrested by the British security agents on June 23,2022 while travelling with one David Nwamimi Ukpo who claimed to be a 15 – year kidney donor for daughter of the Nigerian senator.

Assessing the Ekweramadu saga, Prince Ned Nwoko in a statement at Abuja said the couple was under trial for alleged violation of the British Modern Slavery Act.

Hon. Nwoko who had Legal education at university of keele and kings college, university of London, before being called to the English bar as a member of Lincoln’s inn, said the case of the Ekweramadus was unfortunate and predictable.

Recalling precedence, Nwoko explained that several prominent Nigerians had unknowningly fallen prey to the manipulation of dependants seeking greener pastures abroad.

Nwoko said Nigerian domestic servants living with benefactors who took them overseas had often turned against their masters when compelled to return home.

According to Nwoko. who currently holds practicing certificate as a solicitor of the Supreme Court of England and Wales.
said British laws protect individuals especially the rights
to social security and welfare,a situation he said African domestic workers had often exploited for selfish interests.

He said it was instructive that a Westminster magistrate court in London had identified Ukpo, as a 21 year old boy and not 15 as he earlier claimed to
Police authorities who accused Ekweramadu of conspiring to bring a child to the United Kingdom for organ harvesting.

Nwoko who once owned the biggest law firm among African legal practitioners in the United Kingdom noted that the Ekweramadu issue was a recurring incidence which had landed many unsuspecting elite Nigerians in jail.

” It is unfortunate that distinguished senator Ike Ekweramadu and his wife got entangled in the alleged case of child trafficking.

” From my experience as a practicing lawyer in London dating to the 1990s, many Nigerians and indeed others from parts of Africa had been prosecuted and even jailed as a result of domestic servants,falsely accusing them of maltreatment. I know of 3 medical doctors in diaspora that suffered such prosecution because nannies they employed turned against them with spurious allegations of ill treatment. Girls and boys across Europe and other foreign lands often turn against their masters,to gain asylum.

“With the unfolding trial in Westminster, it is obvious that David lied about his age. Having seen London with it’s decent environment,the boy may have resisted returning to Nigeria, when it was discovered that his kidney did not match that of Ekweramadu’s daughter.The boy will not be a credible witness.He clearly has a lot to hide.

“Organ donation constitutes no crime in UK. It is permissible and legal.
Ekweramadu can only be found guilty by a jury at the crown court if it is proven that he paid the donor for the kidney. Any one can fall sick The lawmaker acted in good faith and in the interest of his daughter and this is evident from his letter to the embassy.

“His plea of not guilty is the right plea at the magistrates court. There are two likely scenarios. Either he is deported to nigeria for prosecution here or the matter is sent to the crown court for trial by jury. Either way I expect them to be acquitted. It is difficult to understand why the wife was also arrested and even more puzzling is why they were refused bail initially . They are good candidates for bail with appropriate conditions especially with the interest shown by the Nigerian embassy
“Nwoko stated.

The former member of House of representatives charged the federal government to intervene fully in the senator Ekweramadu case,given his diplomatic status.

Nwoko who is the PDP Delta North senatorial candidate in the 2023 elections expressed optimism that Ekweramadu and his wife would come out of their trial unscathed.

Delta To Complete 24-km Isoko Ring Road December

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Delta Governor, Sen. Dr. Ifeanyi Okowa, has said that the  Isoko Ring Road project running from 24-kilometre Ellu, Ovrode, Ofagbe, Orie, Okpe-Isoko, Uro to Ada-Irri traversing Isoko North and Isoko South Local Government Areas would be completed in December, 2022.

Okowa disclosed this to newsmen shortly after inspecting construction works at the bridge linking Ellu and Ofagbe on the road.

The governor, who was conducted at the site by the Commissioner for Works (Highways and Urban Roads), Mr Noel Omodon, said that work on the entire stretch of the project had progressed appreciably and expressed certainty that it would be ready for inauguration before Christmas.

He explained that the project was divided into three sections for ease of execution, adding that the bridge being constructed was to address the perennial problem of flooding on the existing bridge on the road which was usually flooded whenever it rained heavily.

“This is the site of the bridge; you will be wondering why the new bridge because there is an existing one here; the information we have is that when it rains heavily truly, this bridge stays under water.

“There was, therefore, the need to construct another bridge that is raised up and that is why you find the alternate bridge being constructed now.

“The alternate bridge being constructed is going to be 1.2 meters higher than this current bridge. I think that will take care of the flooding situation on the existing bridge.

“But this bridge itself is not going to be destroyed in anyway because during the dry season, it will still be useful but during the rainy season and dry season, this alternate bridge can be used at all times,’’ he said.

Okowa added that the contractor had promised that “in another few weeks, they are likely to be through with the piling process on the bridge and that in three months, they will be through with the deck of the bridge, and that they intend to deliver the project by December, this year.

“So, hopefully, we will be inaugurating this project before Christmas, this year.”

 

Doctors For Sheriff Collaborate To Hold A 3-Day Medical Mission In Aniocha North

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By Patrick Ochei

Concerned Deltans in the medical field have formed an alliance under the aegis of Sheriff Care Team and Sheriff Free Medicare Project For All Deltans (SHEFMEPAD) to hold free medical outreaches across the State, starting from Aniocha North Local Government Area between 15th – 17th July, 2022, at the General Hospital Issele-Uku.

The 3-Day Medical Mission will be flagged off by the Speaker of Delta State House of Assembly and PDP Governorship Candidate in the State, Rt. Hon. Sheriff Oborevwori at 10am on Friday 15th July, 2022, at the General Hospital Issele-Uku.

Already, registration had commenced from Friday 1st July to Friday 8th July, where patients are expected to register their attendance and obtain registration numbers for ease of operation.

The groups will be discharging a wide range of services to the people of the local government area in the following medical areas: Free Consultations and Counselling, Free Drugs Distribution, Free Eye Screening and Dispensing of Lenses, Free Laboratory Assay (Blood Sugar, Hepatitis B, etc), Surgical Procedures (Hernia Repairs, Excision Biopsy, etc), Dental Awareness Campaigns and Dental Surgeries, Physiotherapy Care and Counselling.

According to the statement signed by Dr. Alexander Awunor on behalf of SHEFMEPAD and Mr. Alex Ofuonyeadi on behalf of Sheriff Care Team, all the traditional rulers in Aniocha North had been invited to grace the occasion, while the various Presidents General of the communities in Aniocha North would mobilize their people to come out enmasse to benefit from the biggest medical mission ever to take place in the local government area.

The statement further recognised the coordinating role of the member representing Aniocha North Constituency in Delta State House of Assembly, Hon. Engr. Emeka Nwaobi who is on ground mobilising his constituents to leverage on the opportunity of such a rare medical programme in honour of the most acceptable Governorship Candidate in the State, Rt. Hon. Sheriff Oborevwori.

DTSG Releases White Paper On Ozoro-Oleh Crisis, Compensates Victims

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Delta State Government  has released the White Paper on the resolution of the communal crisis between Ozoro and Oleh communities in Isoko North and Isoko South Local Government Areas of the state, with approval to compensate families of victims.

 

The State Governor, Sen. (Dr) Ifeanyi Okowa, disclosed this while fielding questions from newsmen shortly after inspecting ongoing projects at the Delta State University of Science and Technology, Ozoro.

 

He said the State Executive Council had approved the White Paper on the crisis sequel to the recommendations of the Judicial Panel of Enquiry on the crisis.

 

According to him, we have looked into the Ozoro-Oleh crisis and we are already implementing the decisions of the Judicial Panel.

 

“The Judicial Panel of Enquiry has finished its work and submitted its report.

 

“The White Paper has also been released by the state’s Executive Council and the whole process to ensure peace is being implemented by the office of the Secretary to the State Government.

 

“Unfortunately, we lost some people to the crisis. And, it’s unfortunate we cannot bring them back, but I am also aware that approvals have been given to compensate the families who lost loved ones during the crisis.

 

“The cheques will be released on Thursday this week, I just hope and pray that we do not go into that level of communal crisis anymore,” the governor stated.

Missing Certificate: I Made Second Best Result In 1976 – Okowa

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Governor Ifeanyi Okowa of Delta and Vice-Presidential Candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) on Tuesday debunked reports that he had no West Africa School Certificate (WASC) certificate, saying he made the second best result in his set in the country in 1976.

He said that the issue around the certificate was deliberate wrong perception and unnecessary politics, and explained that virtually all universities in the country offered him admission based on his outstanding performance in WASC and Higher School Certificate (HSC) examination.

Okowa made this known while speaking to journalists after inspecting ongoing projects at the Delta State University of Science and Technology, Ozoro in Isoko North Local Government Area.

He said: “On the issue of my certificate, I think it is a misconception. People try to play politics with everything.

“Yes, I lost my WAEC certificate, but I have the print out from Edo College, Benin City, which clearly stated that I have distinction in all subjects.

“The Higher School Certificate was attached and it has been acknowledged by Edo College and the school put it out there that I made an ‘A’ `B’ `B’.

“I do not pride myself but it was very difficult to make such grade in higher school at that time.

“My high school result was the second best nationally in 1976, when I finished. So, many universities admitted me through Telegram as at that time, and I had to start making choices of which to accept.

“Of course, it’s very clear that I finished medical school at the University of Ibadan. I was 21years and some months; I was less than 22 years of age.’’

On the ongoing strike by the Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU), the governor called on the Federal Government to expedite action in resolving the issues, adding that every government should be sincere enough to keep to promises and agreements at all times.

“We continue to sympathise with our students who have been at home for several months now rather than being in school.

“I use this opportunity to call on the Federal government to do something urgently to end the strike.

“It’s not a good thing for the children, parents and even education in general. It is unfortunate that the Federal government has not been able to attend to issues, as requested by ASUU.

“For every government, if promises are made, we must ensure that we keep to our promises and if there are things that cannot be done, you let people know,’’ he said.

Okowa remarked that lecturers were not on strike in the four universities owned by the state, “for us in Delta State, we are fulfilling all the requirements and that’s why you can see that this university and our three other universities are all active and in session because we do not have any issues with our lecturers.

“All our four universities are in session because we pay special attention to education in Delta State, and our Presidential Candidate, Alhaji Atiku Abubakar, has also assured that education occupies a prime position in our `Rescue Nigeria’ mission.’’

He expressed satisfaction with the Management of the university in Ozorro for successfully admitting 1,850 students in the first year, disclosing that no fewer than 3,000 applicants chose the university as first choice in the new session, starting in October.

“That over 3,000 applicants have chosen the University of Science and Technology, Ozoro, as first choice is very heart-warming and it goes to show that our decision to upgrade the Polytechnic to a University of Science and Technology is a very good decision.’’

He also lauded the university for using the engineering students to execute some projects in the school.

“We walked through some concrete paved roads executed by the university with engineering students and it is very encouraging that they are putting their students to practice and their lecturers also have the opportunity to practicalise what they teach.

“You will recall in the same manner when the school was a polytechnic that they used their students and their engineering staff to build the stadium in the campus.

“This is very encouraging because it is important that we actually ensure that our students are not only groomed up in theory but also put to practice what they learn and that’s exactly what we look forward to,” the governor said..

Ubulu Uno Community Cries Out Over Herdsmen Attack

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Obi of Ubulu-Uno and second Vice Chairman, Delta State Council of Traditional Rulers, His Majesty, Obi Kikachukwu Henry Afamefune.

 

…Regulate Their Movement, Monarch Tells Govt.

… Quit Our Community, PG Tells Herdsmen

By Christy Aboghe

Obi of Ubulu-Uno and second Vice Chairman, Delta State Council of Traditional Rulers, His Majesty. Obi Kikachukwu Henry Afamefune has appealed to the state government to regulate the movement of herdsmen, as they are lynching attack on his people.

The Monarch made the plea while speaking with our reporter in Ubulu Uno, Delta State.

He said their actions were worrisome as his people could no longer go to their farms which have been taken over by the herdsmen and their cattle, hence they should stay away from the farmlands.

The Monarch charged security agencies to help put a stop to the odd movement of the Cattle rearer as it was becoming unbearable.

On his part, the President General and Owelle of the community, Chief Austin Ugbechie appealed to the herdsmen to leave the community.

Ugbechie said no land space was given to them for grazing of their cattle by the community, hence they should quit, adding that failure for them to leave would result to a protest by the people of Ubulu Uno.

According to him, reports of their activities, such as molesting people, raping their women and other countless atrocities in the community become unbearable.

Expressing displeasure over the gruesome act of the herdsmen, one of the Indigene of the Community, Barr. Godwin Okoh called on the State Government to come to his aid as their calmness was been taken for granted.

Okoh said the herdsmen had also destroyed his establishment, the Ubulu Unor Secondary School fence, scaring students out of the school premises during school hours with the presence of their cows.

He said their disastrous act was overwhelming and if not curtailed could lead to crisis.

The victim, Mr Francis Ngele

Narrating his ordeal, the victim, Mr Francis Ngele said, upon asking the herder who was on his farmland to graze his cattle to move the animals away while he work, unknown to him the herder lynched  him with a cutlass when he turn to clear his farm.

 

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