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Commissioner For Women Affairs Dies

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The Commissioner for Women Affairs in Bayelsa State, Mrs. Elizabeth Bidei has passed on.

This was disclosed in a statement issued by the Commissioner for Information, Orientation, and Strategy, Hon. Mrs. Ebiuwou Koku-Obiyai.

It reads, “Our hearts go out to the bereaved family. Our prayers are with them during this profoundly difficult time of grief”.

“Our sincerest sympathies and prayers are with her loved ones at this difficult time. May they all find comfort in the knowledge that Mrs. Bidei’s life and work had a profound impact on our state and its people”.

“As we mourn Mrs. Bidei, we will dearly miss her and her passion as a dedicated public servant and a loyal party person, who worked tirelessly to promote the welfare and empowerment of women in our state.”

Late Mrs. Elizabeth Bidei, was survived by her husband and children.

 

Scorecard: Oborevwori empowered, supported 250,000 entrepreneurs, MSMEs in 2024 – Oghenesivbe

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…Says more capital projects, Youth empowerment in 2025

Delta State Governor, Rt Hon Sheriff Oborevwori is visibly and steadily fulfilling his 2023 electioneering campaigns promises in all sectors of the state economy, with focus on economic growth and infrastructural development.

The governor through D-CARES programme, Ministry of Women Affairs and State Bureau for Wealth and Job Creation had consciously and deliberately invested billions of Naira to support over 250,000 entrepreneurs who are operating Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises, MSMEs, in the state, but were battling with harsh economic realities due to national economic reforms.

Dr Fred Latimore Oghenesivbe, Director General, Delta State Orientation and Communications Bureau, made the disclosure on Tuesday in Lagos, during a radio public affairs network program, saying that the governor’s intention saved thousands of small businesses from collapsing.

He posited that the governor also assisted security agencies in the area of logistics and other support, wherein he procured, equipped and distributed over 40 brand new Toyota Hilux operational vehicles to enhance “Response and Rescue” operations throughout the three senatorial districts, thereby upscaling effective policing and crime prevention.

The Inspector General of Police, IGP Egbetokun commissioned the vehicles in Asaba, before delivery to all security agencies. He also presented a special Award to governor Oborevwori in recognition of his multifaceted assistance to the State Police Command, and other security agencies in the state.

The Bureau Chief assured that with the approved budget of N979billion for year 2025, the governor would expand the scope of mega infrastructure, youth and women empowerment, as well as ensure significant improvement in the funding of educational and sports infrastructure development, among others.

Dr Oghenesivbe further disclosed that improved Urban Renewal, Rural and Riverine mega roads and other infrastructure projects that would open up intra and inter-trade opportunities are contained in the 2025 budget, adding that the budgetary provisions also addressed the upscaling of sociocultural activities, showbusiness/entertainment and tourism potentials in various communities across the state.

The State Communications Bureau Director General, further stated that ongoing construction of three flyovers, pedestrian bridges at DSC roundabout, PTI junction, Enerhen junction up to Marine Gate, and the dualization of Ughelli-Asaba highway and several other ongoing projects across the state; are among some of the remarkable achievements of governor Sheriff Oborevwori since assumption of office in 2023.

Dr Oghenesivbe noted that in less than two years of Oborevwori administration, Delta State is fast becoming a mega state, investors first choice destination where citizens and residents, as well as visitors shall continue to enjoy good measure of returns on investments, peace, security and quality social services.

He said governor Oborevwori ensured that under the Realistic Reforms component in his MORE agenda, local and foreign investors enjoys good measure of tax rebate/holidays, ease of doing business without unnecessary bureaucratic bottlenecks, voluntary repatriation of profits on investments, so as to fast track economic growth, Direct Foreign Investment, FDI, while urging investors to take advantage of these attractive incentives.

Oghenesivbe revealed that the governor made special provision of over N2 billion for special projects in each of the 25 local government areas of the state, to fasttrack socioeconomic and infrastructural development in communities, towns and villages, adding that governor Oborevwori is the first governor to have made such budgetary provisions for local governments since the creation of the state.

“Our indefatigable governor, Rt Hon Sheriff Oborevwori has performed creditably in less than two years in office. He’s going to do More, and remain focused to deliver quality dividends of democracy to our people in Delta State.

“His economic reforms are yeilding tremendous results. There are no bureaucratic bottlenecks for investors in Delta State. The ease of doing business is high and shall be sustained.

“The governor and his economic team introduced tax rebates and other attractive incentives to boost economic growth through Direct Foreign Investment, Public-Private Partnerships and other multifaceted strategies.

“There are mega projects ongoing in Delta State. Three flyovers and pedestrian bridges are being constructed. Construction giant, Julius Berger Nigeria Plc is handling the projects. There are other projects that have been completed and commissioned by this administration, soanynod them, and counting.

“The dualization of Ughelli-Asaba highway and several other ongoing projects across the three senatorial districts are some of the legacies of Oborevwori administration, and we deeply appreciate the governor for driving uncommon economic growth, prosperity and infrastructural development in the state.

“With the approved N979 billion budget for year 2025, the governor is poised to sustain youth and women empowerment, upscale mega infrastructure and socioeconomic development, approve additional financial support to boost small scale businesses that yould drive economic growth and prosperity for our people.

“Delta has never had it this good in terms of prudent, transparent and meticulous management of state resources, wherein governor Oborevwori saved over 200billion in operating cost on projects. Contractors and suppliers are paid as at when due, more debt and peomototion arrears accommodation under this administration.

“Since he took over the mantle of leadership as governor of Delta State, over N160billion has been paid, out of the inherited state debt of over N400bilion. And in all of these, the governor did not borrow a penny from any bank or financial institution, home or abroad, and does not intend to do so in 2025.

“Permit me to say that Delta is blessed with a God-fearing, and a visionary governor, who is determined to prudently use the state resources to upscale development, create jobs and wealth for our people without mortgaging our collective future via debts and misappropriation of public funds.

“He’s the first governor since the creation of Delta State to allocate over N2 billion to each of the 25 local government areas, for infrastructure and socioeconomic development, as can be seen in the 2025 approved state budget.

“Governor Oborevwori is a pragmatic leader, and Manager of resources par excellence, and we give God all the Glory,” Oghenesivbe added.

Issele-Uku King Confers Ikedi-Uge And Uvie-Uge Chieftaincy Titles On American Based Couple From Ufoegbune’s Dynasty

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By Patrick Ochei

The highly revered monarch of Issele-Uku Kingdom and member of the Delta State Council of Traditional Rulers, HRM Agbogidi Obi Nduka JP (MNSE), has conferred very important Palace Chieftaincy Titles on Mr. Onyeabor Ufoegbune and wife, Prof. Mrs. Veronica Ufoegbune in a well adorned Palace ceremony on Monday 30th December, 2024.

Obi Nduka pronounced the man as the “IKEDI-UGE” of Issele-Uku Kingdom, meaning the strength in Issele-Uku Royal Palace while the woman was decorated as the “Uvie-Uge” of Issele-Uku Kingdom, meaning the Beauty or the Honour of Issele-Uku Royal Palace.

Interestingly, the Uvie-Uge is a Bini word but translated in Issele-Uku to mean ‘Ejije Uge’. This is significant because, the female recipient hails from Ogboli village in Issele-Uku, a highly regarded people in the land, being that they hold the title of “Onishe’ of Issele-Uku as well as being special in-laws of the Royal Family.

It may interest you to know that Obi Nduka’s grandfather, Agbogidi Obi Rufus Osemene 111 married from Ogboli village, the beautiful Queen Phoebe Osemene.

Again, Obi Nduka’s father, Agbogidi Obi Henry Ezeagwuna 1 JP, married from Ogboli village, Queen Jelu Ezeagwuna.

More interesting in this historical narrative, is that Agbogidi Obi Nduka JP (MNSE), the wise king of Issele-Uku Kingdom, also married his most beautiful and most adorable wife, Queen Rosemary Chukwudumebi Nduka from Ogboli village.

Against all odds, nothing can ever break the umbilical cord that has already connected the Ogboli people with the Royal Family of Issele-Uku.

However, in his usual calm, bold and mysteriously authoritative nature in traditional matters, Obi Nduka blessed the couple, Ikedi-Uge and Uvie-Uge, praying God Almighty and the Great Ancestors to keep them in good health to continue to do their good works for humanity and Issele-Uku in particular.

Feeling highly honoured as recipients of the king’s traditional recognition, the American based couple returned to their family house at the Late Iyase of Issele-Uku, Chief Isikwei Umemezie Ufoegbune’s compound at Ogbeofu village to celebrate the reception of the milestone Chieftaincy conferment.

At the reception were the creme-de-la-creme of Issele-Uku, both at home and abroad, including visitors from across the world who had gathered to celebrate with the illustrious son and daughter of Issele-Uku Kingdom; and of course, they were sumptuously entertained both in meal and good traditional music.

Agunwa, Omamuzo, Amanze, Odita, Chile Others Bags De Royal Flame Academy Award

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De Royal Flame Academy has honoured personalities and football players in Delta State.

This was made known during the humanitarian service, talent development of youths and celebration of the fourth anniversary of the football academy in Asaba.

The National Director of Sport of the National Association of All Delta State Students Worldwide, Comrade Royal Idogun said the honour was in recognition towards sports development in the state.

The event which featured a tournament took place at Westend Mixed Secondary School.

After a no win victory in the first half of the game, Emmanuel Chile won the first and only goal few minutes after entering the field for the second half.

Chile while speaking on his inspiration, said his motivation from his zeal to ensure that a winner emerges from the tournament, after seeing the many chances the players were missing in the first half.

According to him, the many trainings he had undergo, was what earned him the victory. He prayed God for mercy and grace to go beyond the local league.

Speaking on his mentor when it comes to football, he said “I look up to Messi and Ronaldo, although I don’t play like them, but I think I like their career so far. So I would like to emulate their career. I have been trying my best. I am a black man and a Nigerian grass root player”.

He commended the organizers of the tournament for the opportunity to be part of the game and help them discover their talent.

In his words, one of the sponsors of the tournament, Evangelist Emamuzo Eugene urged the young football players to always be active in sports activities so as to achieve their dreams of becoming international football players.

While speaking on the award given to him by the organizers of the game, said it would spur him to contribute much more into the lives of the needy persons in the society.

The tournament featured a young active player, Solomon Henry of the Royal football team whose performance at the field was

Solomon called on well meaning Nigeria to help him in realizing his dream in football.

Highlight of the tournament, was the presentation of award of excellence to the President General of Delta Youth Coalition (DYC), Hon. Chibuzor Agunwa; awards to the founder of Omamuzo Eugene foundation, Evang. Omamuzo Eugene; the Managing Director of Five Star restaurant, Mr Mmesoma Dike- Amanze; the Chief Executive Officer of Eagles Destiny Apartment; Prof. Anthony Odita of the department of marketing and entrepreneurship in Delta State University, Abraka and certificates to the best of player of the year, Gift Ossai; highest goal scorer of the year, Chile Ikeduba; best mid fielder of the year, Steven Odeh; the highest assistant of the year, Joshua Ifechukwude; best defensive midfielder, Chiemerie Onah.

Ogwashi Uku Development Association ( ODA) President General Calls For Completion of Town Hall Building

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By Ben Awele Ogbogo

The President General of Ogwashi uku Development Association (ODA)Mr. Patrick Izu Osaamor has appealed to the people of Ogwashi Uku and lovers of Ogwashi Uku to aspire to complete the Ogwashi Uku Civic Centre building come next year 2025.

Mr. Osammor made this known while delivering his welcome speech at this Year Annual Central Conference of the ODA held at Civic center last Thursday, 26 December 2024.

ln the well attended meeting, the PG said the anyone who really loves and care for Ogwashi uku kingdom, must be thinking how to complete the project which he described as Monumental kingdom Edifice.

He used the forum to commend the effort of Prominate Ogwashians and lovers of the town who have contributed immensely towards the building of the town hall and called for more donations in order to complete the building next year.

The President General also commended the Delta State Government for setting up the Panel of Enquiry to look into the Land and Traditional leadership Challenges and urged the people to remain calm and peaceful.

Also speaking during the meeting, the Secretary General, Mr Sunday Elue Adigwe read the Management Report for year 2024.

Among the issues discussed extensively during the meeting include Ogwashi Dam project and the issue of lack of Adequate Educational infrastructures in Primary and Secondary Schools in Ogwashi uku and it’s Outside villages.

The Conference in session also Received Report of Peace and Reconciliation Committee Report set up by the ODA National Executive Council to Interface between the ODA and the Palace.

This year Annual General Conference was attended by Representative from various branches including Abuja, Port Harcourt, Lagos, Asaba, Benin city, Kaduna and other major towns in the Country where Ogwashians Reside.

Also in attendance were Past President Generals, Representative’s of the Ogbes as well as very Important Ogwashi uku personalities.

 

YULETIDE: Oborevwori’s Aide, Umuakpo, Doles Out Rice, Cash Gifts to Delta Residents

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Executive Assistant to the Governor of Delta State, on Education Monitoring, Comrade Ovie Umuakpo, has provided rice, ground nut oil and cash gifts to over 500 households in Aradhe, Ellu and Ovrode communities in Isoko North Local Government Area of the state.

Speaking during the presentation, Umuakpo, said the gesture was to celebrate Christmas and new year with his people and to thank them for their support to the Governor Sheriff Oborevwori administration and the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) over the years.

Umuakpo, who appreciated God for the opportunity to give to his people in the Christmas season, promised to pay for the JAMB registration forms for students from the Ward.

While thanking the people for coming out to receive him and for accepting his gifts, Umuakpo, charged his supporters and the good people of Isoko nation to continue supporting the Governor, Rt. Hon. Sherrif Oborevwori to effectively implement his M.O.R.E. Agenda.

He commended Governor Oborevwori for giving him and other sons and daughters of Ellu/Aradhe/Ovrode Ward, the opportunity  to serve in his government and also lauded Governor Oborevwori for establishing the College of Health Technology in Ovrode.

On his part, Chief Simon Okata, the President-General of Ovrode community, praised the thoughtfulness of Comrade Umuakpo for sharing with his people at a time like this.

His counterpart in Ellu, Chief Humphrey Odhe also thanked Comrade Ovie Umuakpo for his uncommon show of love and kindness to the people.

President-General of Aradhe community, Chief Edward Efekpokpo who was elated with the kind gesture of Comrade Ovie Umuakpo, appealed to all sons and daughters to queue behind him as he continues to advance the cause of the community politically.

Tantita Security Limited MD Bags Community Development Award

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Managing Director of Tantita Security Limited, High Chief Kestin Pondi, has been celebrated for his outstanding contributions to humanity and community development with an Award of Excellence presented during the grand finale of the Kurutie Annual Amafinide Uge Festival.

The prestigious honor was conferred by the Speaker of the Delta State House of Assembly, Rt. Hon. Emomotimi Guwor, on behalf of the Kurutie community. The award highlighted High Chief Pondi’s exemplary dedication to advancing human and community welfare.

Presenting the award, Rt. Hon. Guwor praised High Chief Pondi’s commitment, describing him as a symbol of selfless service whose initiatives have significantly impacted the Kurutie community and its surroundings.

The Amafinide Uge Festival, a vibrant cultural event showcasing Kurutie’s heritage, provided a fitting platform to acknowledge High Chief Pondi and other distinguished individuals for their efforts in improving lives and driving development.

The recognition was warmly received with applause from the audience, solidifying High Chief Pondi’s reputation as a visionary leader whose philanthropic actions continue to inspire positive change across communities.

 

 

 

 

Bureau DG, Oghenesivbe Bags CIISM, National Youth Council Awards

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…To Speak at NIPR Spokespersons Conference next year

Communication Strategist and Director General of the Delta State Orientation and Communications Bureau, Dr Wilfred Latimore Oghenesivbe, is ending 2024 on a high note.

He’s just received two prestigious awards recognizing his professional excellence and dedication to duty.

The Delta State Chapter of the National Youth Council of Nigeria (NYCN) presented him with the Best Performing Communication Strategist Award. This honour acknowledges his valuable contributions to governance in Delta State through result oriented strategic communication models.

Additionally, the Chartered Institute of Information and Strategy Management (CIISM) bestowed upon him Exceptional Leadership Award, ELA. This award celebrates his exceptional professional skills and expertise as a communication strategist and media manager.

He’s also set to receive a Master’s Degree certificate in Mass Communication, specializing in Public Relations and Advertising (PRAD), at the January 13, 2025 convocation ceremony of the University of Lagos, making it the fourth degree from the same University.

Oghenesivbe’s master degree dissertation, “Assessing the Public Relations Credentials and Performance of Presidential Spokespersons in Nigeria’s Fourth Republic,” was highly commended by the National Vice President of NIPR, Prof Emmanuel Dandaura, and will be published in the official website of the Nigerian Institute of Public Relations (NIPR).

He’ll also present his research at the upcoming NIPR Spokespersons Conference in Abuja, a gathering of top class communication and Public Relations experts from all walks of life, including the Honourable Minister of Information, Alhaji Mohammed Idris and the National President of NIPR, Dr. Ike Neliaku.

State Chairman of the National Youth Council of Nigeria, Comrade Kenneth l Okorie, while presenting the Award to Oghenesivbe at the just concluded 5th edition of Delta State Communication Workshop in Asaba, said the council has been profiling the activities and performance of the Bureau Chief from the immediate past administration and had to appreciate his contributions to the development of Delta.

In the same vein, the Registrar of the Chartered Institute of Information and Strategy Management, Dr Adelanke Oyintoke, while presenting the Life Time Achievements Award to Oghenesivbe, at the Nigerian Army Resource Centre, Asokoro in Abuja, described him as a top class communication strategist and effective media manager who has been consistent in upscaling the standard of the profession over the years.

He noted that the Delta State Communication Workshop, an annual capacity building programme is an initiative of Dr Oghenesivbe, saying that the workshop is worthy of emulation by other states in Nigeria, while commending Oghenesivbe for his exceptional professional skills, resilience and hard work spanning over two decades a d counting.

Dr. Oghenesivbe expressed gratitude to God for his accomplishments and recognized the significance of these awards.

He thanked his Boss, the governor of Delta State, Rt Hon Sheriff Oborevwori, for giving him the platform to serve the state and humanity in general, adding that the MORE Agenda is already yielding monumental results for the state, and for all Deltans in terms of socioeconomic and infrastructural development.

He assured that governor Oborevwori’s good governance strides shall be sustained throughout the eight years life span of this administration, while urging citizens and residents in the state, irrespective of political and religious affiliation to continue to support the governor, and align with his genuine intentions to Advance Delta beyond 2027.

Dr Oghenesivbe holds a Professional Doctorate Degree in Information and Media Management Strategy, Masters Degree in Public and International Affairs, Masters Degree in Mass Communication, Postgraduate Diploma in Mass Communication, Diploma in Public Administration, Bachelor of Science Degree in Political Science, LL.B Law Degree, Barrister at Law Postgraduate Certificate, Call to Bar Certificate from the Body of Benchers in Nigeria, and Doctorate Degree in Public Leadership DELSU Business School (inview), among others.

Edojakwa Foundation Takes Road Safety Awareness/Sensitization Campaign To Ughelli

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…Calls For Govt., Organizations To Push policies That Will Increase Safety On Nigeria Roads

…Partners Govt. College Old Students Class Of 1995

The Ambassador Emmanuel Edojakwa Foundation-Safe Roads Initiative (SRI), has on Saturday, December 28, 2024, took its road safety sensitization/awareness campaign in partnership with the Government College Ughelli Old Students Association Class of 1995 to Ughelli, headquarters of Ughelli North Local Government Area, Delta State.

Speaking at the flagging of the event, SRC EM Traikiriowei, Unit Operation Head, Federal Road Safety Corps FRSC, Ughelli Command enlightened pedestrians and motorists on road safety tips and rules, also educate all on how to check the manufactured dates of tyres and other important safety rules. He disclosed that since December 15th, 2024, they have declared zero tolerance on road crashes. While commending the Ambassador Emmanuel Edojakwa Foundation, SRC Traikiriowei, noted that road safety or safety of persons is not the job of only one agency, maintaining that such foundation with the safety interest of the people in heart has just make their hob more easier.

Addressing journalists at the event, Dr. Victor Isodje, who represented Ambassador Emmanuel Edojakwa Foundation, disclosed that the awareness campaign and sensitization on road safety was been organised in partnership with the Government College Ughelli Old Students Association Class of 1995. He stated that though many people make use of the roads daily, but very few are aware of its safety rules hence there are accidents and crashes.

“Statistics of accidents and death in the Ember months are always high as a result of lack of awareness. So we are giving them enlightenments and giving out flyers with road and traffic signs as well as giving motorcyclists aprons.

“Our foundation is also out to support accident victims who may not be able to afford their medical bills, and so we are appealing to government bodies and well meaning individual to also partner with the Ambassador Emmanuel Edojakwa Foundation in order to give and do more for the society especially on the areas of safety”.

Another representative of the Ambassador Emmanuel Edojakwa Foundation, Dr. Mrs. Uyoyoghene Isodje, noted, that the foundation aimed at sensitizing and creating awareness on the importance of road safety especially in the festive period for pedestrians and motorists.

“Our targets is to ensures that all road users like pedestrians, motorcyclists and tricyclists drivers are educated on safety rules especially at these festive period.

“Through such campaigns and awareness creation, we hope to inculcate the consciousness on every road users on how make the road safe for them and others.

” This days we often sees pedestrians crossing major roads without that safety consciousness because of a wrong notion that the rider or the driver is seeing them, so we have created that awareness in them that it is only them that is sane at that moment and if they can imbibed on all safety rules, crashes will be limited to the nearest minimum”.

Dr. Mrs. Uyoyoghene Isodje further disclosed that the foundation is looking forward yo partner with government and organizations that can push policies will benefit and increase safety on our roads, adding that the Ambassador Emmanuel Edojakwa Foundation is also hoping to reach out to accident victims and how to support them in the future.

Highpoints of awareness/ sensitization and reunion programme of the Government College Ughelli Old Students Association Class of 1995 was the distribution of reflective jackets to motorcyclists and the unveiling of a signpost sponsored in partnership with the foundation at the popular Post Road Junction in Ughelli.

Wike, His Sons Pays President Tinubu Christmas Visit

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The Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Barrister Nyesom Wike, alongside his sons yesterday paid President Bola Ahmed Tinubu Christmas at his Lagos residence.

The visit was aimed at discussing on the development of the provided an opportunity for the nation’s capital.

According to a press release from the FCT Minister’s Senior Special Assistant for Public Communication and Social Media, Mr . Lere Olayinka, President Bola Ahmed Tinubu warmly welcomed the minister and his children for a brief meeting during the Christmas holiday

Wike has been making waves as the minister in charge of the nation’s capital, kicking off his tenure with a slew of developmental projects that have garnered praise from stakeholders.

These initiatives are seen as a major step in the right direction, aiming at restoring the capital’s former glory.

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