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Ezenyili Eulogizes Onyeobi, To Immortalise His Name With Oshimili South Legislative Complex

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By Patrick Ochei

The young and dynamic Executive Chairman of Oshimili South Local Government, Hon. Kelvin Obi Ezenyili has eulogized the sterling leadership qualities and impeccable personality of the Iyase of Asaba Kingdom, Obi Patrick Isioma Goodluck Onyeobi, describing him as his mentor and role model.

He made this assertion while paying homage to the Iyase during his 2022 New Yam Festival (Iwaji) celebration on Thursday 22nd September, 2022, at the Iyase’s Ancestral home at Ogwa Idumuojei in Umuezei Quarters of Asaba.

The Chairman said people might not know how he got into office as the Oshimili South Council Administrator, stating that it was the making of Iyase Onyeobi.

His words, “It is a humbling pleasure on my person to identify with the Iyase of Asaba. We are not just here because of his new yam festival celebration, we are here because this is what we want to always do – identifying with him.

“Obi Onyeobi is more than a father to me. He played much role in my emergence as Chairman of Oshimili South Local Government. As long as we continue to be in office and even beyond, we will always pay our loyalty to him.

“I am exceedingly grateful to God for having such a well endowed community leader on my side. Iyase Onyeobi remains a fountain of knowledge, wisdom and intellectual prowess to always draw from, and no matter his age, he has continued to play key role in brightening our administration. He was an administrator par excellence and that is why we will not stop praying to God to grant him many more years of productivity for the good of humanity.

“On this note sir, I have come to inform you that our administration recently embarked on the construction of the Oshimili South Legislative Complex. That building is 85 percent at completion stage. When completed, we shall invite the Governor of our dear State and incoming Vice President of Nigeria, Senator Ifeanyi Okowa to commission it. This edifice will be named after you sir, Obi Patrick Isioma Goodluck Onyeobi as our token of honour for all you have done and stand for in Oshimili South and the entire human race. Obi Igwe!

“In a nutshell, I want to appeal for the continual support of Asaba people and Oshimili South in general to the PDP. Let us do it 5/5 this time in our collective quest to rescue Nigeria. And of course, with our son as Vice President, we should be rest assured of a better Nigeria going forward”, Ezenyili submitted.

In his response, the Iyase said he was surprised to receive such cheering news from a working Chairman.

He stated that he would live to remember this particular edition of his Iwaji celebration, appreciating Ezenyili for honouring him on his moment of joy as a traditional leader and also proposing to immortalise him.

According to him, “I am surprised at how highly this young man, assessed to have done so well thought about me. I am not a politician; I was only a professional civil servant who was taught how to dispense leadership that brings peace and development to the people. We were taught that there is no price greater than the price for peace. The Chairman has done extremely well and we must continue to support him.

“I just do what I need to do as an individual. This has shown me that people see the good works of others. And except a man dies, his goodwill continues to live on.

“Our Chairman has proven to be a true son of Anioma Nation; we must as a people keep record of such virtues and quality of humans around us. I once again appreciate him for honouring me on my Iwaji. This is a celebration of Asaba people as an agrarian community reputed for farming as their major industry. And yam as their revered staple food is the symbol of Thanksgiving to God and Ancestors for a productive farming season, while also using the period to pray for better farming seasons in future.

“The Asagba of Asaba having done his own Iwaji, the Obis then followed. I am currently an Obi, also an Iyase having first been installed as a chief and presently, I hold the position of Diokpa of Idumuojei Village in Umuezei Quarters of Asaba. So in my case, I now combine the three celebrations to have one Iwaji celebration. It’s a period of peace; Iwaji is used to harness peace and so, when we gather to celebrate the new yam, we are gathering because of the presence of peace in our community. Where people are hungry there can’t be peace. On this note, I urge the government to provide the enabling environment for people to live in peace”, Onyeobi posited.

It was indeed a day of merry making as the men, women and youths gathered in their numbers to celebrate with Obi Onyeobi and there was more than enough to eat and drink. Dignitaries such as Ogbueshi Dada Okonji (Oshimili South PDP Chairman), Mr. Brenban Iyieh (Secretary to Oshimili South Local Government), Mr. Nnamdi Odiwe and others also came in company of Hon. Kelvin Obi Ezenyili to pay homage to the Iyase of Asaba.

Okowa Deplores Poor Services By BEDC

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Delta Governor and Vice-Presidential Candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Sen. Dr. Ifeanyi Okowa, has deplored poor supply of electricity to consumers in the state by Benin Electricity Distribution Company (BEDC).

Okowa expressed his displeasure over the situation at the official opening of Lumen Christi College, Maryhill, Owanta, Ika North East Local Government Area of the State.

He said that even when residents and communities procured transformers and handed over to BEDC, “they will still charge them to energise it”.

According to the governor, sometimes you install a transformer, the distribution company will ask you to come and pay even when you are handing over that transformer to them.

He regretted that “even when you are ready to pay, they will delay you for six months and even for one year. It’s frustrating.

“Sometimes when we try to help communities, it is difficult because of BEDC’s delay.

“Even, when the transformers are energised and handed back to the distribution company, to get them to energise it, it will look like you are begging them to do so; it ought not to be so,” Okowa stated.

He lauded Rev. Fr. Mario David Dibie, the Proprietor of the school, for his philanthropy and care for the poor and vulnerable in the society.

“While men are busy pushing after fame and ego, here is a man with God’s grace thinking about the very lowly in the society.

“It is a lesson and a story that should change our lives because when you see the life of a man like Fr. Dibie, every part of his story tells about his desire to assist the less-privileged.

“If we have more of him Nigeria would be a better place. He is beginning to build a crop of young ones that will grow up to become responsible adults.

“It is not about the beauty and ambience of your school but about the character you come out with from here will pave way for you in the future.

“Due to the suffering in our nation, things are getting so bad and people are afflicted from the inside because of hardship. People are resorting to kidnapping and banditry because of hardship and it is a time for collective prayer for our nation,” he said.

“On behalf of the government and people of Delta, I congratulate and rejoice with Fr. Dibie for this great feat because he is building a great society for Nigeria by helping to train our children,” Okowa added.

Welcoming guests earlier, Rev. Fr. Dibia said he was always guided by the Biblical injunction to always consider the poor in his dealings.

He disclosed that he had a Covenant with God that 20 per cent of whatever he got would be for his maintenance while 80 per cent would go to the poor.

2023: PDP Ready To Embrace Issue-Based Campaigns – Aniagwu

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Spokesperson of the Atiku Abubakar Presidential Campaign Organisation, Charles Aniagwu, has said that the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) was ready to embrace issue-based campaigns ahead of the 2023 general elections.

Speaking on “Politics Today” on Channels Television on Tuesday night, Aniagwu said the party was prepared to stay on the issues because it was well abreast with the challenges bedeviling the nation.

He said only those who lacked requisite information on the nation’s challenges would resort to insulting opponents.

“It is important for every Nigerian to appreciate the fact that we must remain on the issues that our people are contending with.

“I am happy that our party particularly our presidential candidate has clearly identified what the issues are and it is only those who don’t understand what the issues are that try to bring up propaganda or try to attack individuals.

“As a party we have been able to reel out the issues we are going to deal with. Earlier, I listened to your interview with the Presidential spokesman, Femi Adesina, and I can see that he was unable to give answers that you needed to put smiles on the faces of Nigerians.

“The Presidential Campaign Spokesman said the PDP had identified the issues which are,  the need to revamp the economy, ensure security of lives and property, devolution of power to the different component parts of the country.

“We will be addressing issues of education to the extent that today for over 220 days now our children have been at home because our universities are under lock and key due to ASUU strike.

“We will also talk about the need to manage our diversity because the mismanagement of our diversity has brought us to where we are and which have triggered some other symptomatic issues.

“When you look at these candidates, only Atiku Abubakar has been able to come up with a policy document titled My Covenant with Nigerians.

“He is the only one that is prepared for the job and that is why we are desirous of staying in line with those policy statements that our candidate has been able to put forward,” he stated.

Aniagwu who is also Delta State Commissioner for Information,  said the party would continue to stay on the trajectory of the real issues that agitate the minds of Nigerians.

“For anybody to abandon those issues and begin to attack either fellow candidates who also have constitutional rights to vie for that office means the person is inflicting more injuries on Nigerians whose lives are already battered because of the abysmal performance of the APC-led government in past seven years.

“We will tell you the problem and also how we are going to solve them, we will not take the path of insulting other Nigerians because we recognise the fact that it is also their right to seek for that same office we are seeking,” he said.

On the health of the candidates, Aniagwu said Nigerians can testify that Atiku Abubakar is not challenged health wise to be able to carry out the issues he has put up.

“For us we are very much ready to showcase the identities of those we are putting out to lead the country.

“The PDP will provide solutions to the things the APC failed to do that are bringing more problems to Nigerians.

“Nigerians would prefer to be taken back to the era where they could sleep with both eyes closed, an era when the Naira was more stable and when a bag of rice was affordable,” he stated.

APC Cause Of Poverty, Hunger In Nigeria – Okowa

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Governor of Delta and Vice-Presidential Candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Sen. (Dr) Ifeanyi Okowa, on Saturday said rising hunger and poverty in the country was caused by poor management of the nation’s economy by ruling All Progressives Congress (APC).

He stated this at an empowerment programme for the people of Ika Federal Constituency by the Member  representing the constituency at the House of Representatives, Mr Victor Nwokolo, at Boji-Boji Owa, Ika North East Local Government Area.

The Governor who was in company with the Speaker of the State House of Assembly and PDP Governorship Candidate in the state, Chief Sheriff Oborevwori and State Chairman of  PDP, Chief Kingsley Esiso, commended Nwokolo for his gesture in giving hope to the hopeless, describing the event as “empowerment programme with a difference”

He said that Nigeria was troubled because people were hungry and out of job due to mismanagement of the nation’s economy.

He added that even students were having lots of challenges because their parents could not meet their needs owing to the level of poverty resulting from ineptitude of the APC-led Federal Government.

Okowa, therefore, urged Nigerians to support the PDP, saying it was the only party with clear understanding of the nation’s challenges and had clear solution to rescue the nation.

“The important thing is that we know the issues troubling our nation and we have a clear pathway for rescuing and rebuilding the nation,” hesaid.

He commended Nwokolo for empowerment and noted that it was a show of love to the people and prayed that the beneficiaries would utilise the items and equipment for the common good of the people.

“I also pray that the students who benefitted from this gesture will  study hard and become successful for the good of their families and our people,” he stated.

Earlier, Nwokolo had said that his motive for the empowerment was to restore hope to the hopeless amid rising hunger and poverty in the land.

He commended Governor Okowa for providing leadership and for his efforts in empowering the people through the various entrepreneurial programmes of the state.

Items presented at the ceremony include cars, mini buses, tricycles, cassava processing machines, oil processing mills, block processing equipment, generators, transformers, sewing machines, educational grant and motor cycles.

Issele-Uku: Ine Aho Festival Ends With Ishu Onicha; As Six Palace Chiefs Pay Homage To Obi Nduka

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By Patrick Ochei

 

Six days after Ine Festival,  the Ine Aho Festival finally ends with the Ishu Onicha feast, being the final major public event in the series of activities marking the 2022 annual new yam festival in Issele-Uku.

 

Agbogidi Obi Nduka once again, emerged from his inner chambers of the Palace, dressed in red royal regalia to receive his Palace Chiefs whose day is the day of Ishu Onicha to pay him homage and receive Royal handshake (Inaka).

 

First on the line to be led with Olimgba dance to pay his homage was the Osodi of Issele-Uku Kingdom, Chief Sunday Monye. This is the chief whose assignment and responsibility it is to ensure the protection and welfare of the Anasi-Obi (Queen). He hails from Ogboli village and has been around for long, remaining dutiful and diligent in carrying out the traditional functions of the Title of Osodi of Issele-Uku.

 

The second title holder to move to pay his homage is the Inwengwe of Issele-Uku Kingdom and incidentally, his first time appearance, Chief Victor Egbune. He is saddled with the responsibility of being the Spokesperson of the Palace and being a member of the Royal family (Umueze Issei), he understands the intricacies of Royal duties and rules of engagements within the Palace.

 

The Ide of Issele-Uku Kingdom, Chief (Barr) Tony Nwabuotu came next in line to pay his homage. A culture loving British lawyer, he represented adequately as a true son of the land. He hails from Umueze Issei Village and renowned for his agility in performing his traditional functions as Ide Oligbo.

 

The Osoeze-Ebi (one who lives with the king) of Issele-Uku Kingdom, Chief Nwakaife Ezieshi is a prominent figure in the community as a result of his immense love for the culture and traditions of his forebears. He hails from Ogboli Village and has been one of the people who make tradition interesting in town.

 

The fifth title holder was the Olikeze of Issele-Uku Kingdom, Chief David K. Siunoje, now Canadian based who has done well to prove his mettle and defend the prized title of Olikeze (one who dines and wines like a king). He hails from Ogbe-Ofu Village; the Iga people of Issele-Uku and his father was well known in traditional matters.

 

The sixth and last in that order of title holders to perform was the Osigie of Issele-Uku Kingdom, Chief Michael Brian Odiakosa. He is a proud Anioma son, based in the United States of America and has done tremendously well in the promotion of Anioma Nation, culture and her people. The title of Osiuge (friend of the Palace) is both honorary and palatial having been recognised as a true friend who has now been bestowed the rights of a family member. He hails from Idumuje-Unor community but has become an illustrious friend turned illustrious son in Issele-Uku Kingdom.

 

It was time for Obi Issei to perform (Ime Uje) and the entire place was agog. It is always fun to behold an Issele-Uku King take the centre stage of attraction. He was accompanied by the Onotu Chiefs who flanked him in the Uge while the Palace Chiefs joined up from their various canopies outside.

 

The Omu of Issele-Uku Kingdom, Omu Beatrice Onwodi who also was gallantly dressed in red Omu regalia, was already waiting by the Ishu Ani at the left hand side while the Queen of Issele-Uku Kingdom, Anasi-Obi Chukwudumebi Rosemary Nduka was at the right hand side dancing and cheering up her loving husband.

 

The Agbogidi immediately proceeded into the Ani Ground with the Isekute, Chi-Obi and Ashi-Obi to offer prayers and sacrifices to the Ancestors while the Omu and other chiefs stood behind him.

 

At the end, series of gun shots were fired to signify the end of the rites, just as the Obi comes out to pay glowing tributes to his forefathers before moving over to greet the Queen and then danced back to the Palace where he was received by other members of the Royal family led by Prince Chris Akeh and, Okpalabisi led by Ogbelani Diokpa Isimchei Okonkwo.

 

At the Uge, the Ogbelani greeted the king traditionally with “Osisi” before the commencement of the slaughtering and sharing of a female goat to mark the end of the Ishu Onicha. However, Obi Nduka was led back into his inner Chambers with Egwu Issoh and Opi flute.

 

The Ishu Onicha officially marks the end of Ine Aho Festival apart from the Eke Obo that will take place on September 18 and Eke Nmo on September 22 which are private prayers to draw a line of finality on all spiritual activities of the Ine Aho Festival.

NCPC Bid Opening: Integrity Is Not Only Preached Here, But Also Practiced, Says NCPC Boss

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The Executive Secretary,  Nigerian Christian Pilgrim Commission, Rev. Dr Yakubu Pam has said that integrity is not only preached in NCPC but it is also practiced. He stated this at the bid opening process for the forthcoming 2022 pilgrimage exercise to Israel, Jordan and Rome. The event took place at the NCPC conference hall on 20th September, 2022.

Rev. Pam in his opening remarks thanked God for witnessing the first process of bid opening since his assumption in office on 7th July 2020 following his appointment as the third substantive Executive Secretary of NCPC.

Rev. Pam said, NCPC is saddled with the responsibility of airlifting pilgrims to holy sites around the world, according to him, his administration discovered Jordan as an additional destination and he promised to discover more holy sites for pilgrimage in the nearest future.

He affirmed that one of his agenda of office is to fight corruption and he intends to achieve that through the bid opening process for contractors which he said would be open and transparent. “Let everyone know that NCPC is proud to represent Christians in Nigeria, integrity is not only preached here, but also practiced”, he said.

The NCPC boss commended the Secretary to the Government of the Federation, for his tireless effort in supervising the affairs of not only the Nigerian Christian Pilgrim Commission but 13 other MDA’s in the country.

The Chairman, House Committee on Pilgrims Affairs, Hon. Abubakar Nalaraba who was present at the bid opening process informed that this is one of the important aspects of pilgrimage. The success and failure of a pilgrimage starts with airlifting, if we get it right, we will have a successful pilgrimage exercise, he said.

Hon. Nalaraba applauded the Commission for being on the right direction in making the bidding transparent and successful for bidders.

He applauded the Executive Secretary for his tireless efforts in making the pilgrimage exercise a success through his innovative ideas that has brought light to the Commission and also for successfully conducted pilgrimage exercise with minimal or zero record of abscondment, according to him, “he has exceeded his expectations without doubt”.

The Director General, Bureau of Public Procurement, who was represented by Mr. Ojougboh Nelson in his address, described the bid opening process as part of the evaluation process of documents for possible contract. He said, the exercise was transparent, charging bidders to always listen to instructions on advertisements and follow it properly. According to him, documents that are not enveloped or named appropriately would not be attended to going forward.

The NCPC Head of Procurement, Mr. Sunday Umujose conducted the bid opening exercise which had two submissions for air carriers and five submissions for ground handlers. He disclosed that the evaluation process would kick start in no distant time and he assured that the selection process would be free and fair

2023 Elections: TEAM ATIKU/OKOWA Will Kick APC Into Obscurity, Says Orishedere

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Following the poor leadership example set by President Muhammadu Buhari of the All Progressives’ Congress, APC, the National Convener, United Nigerians’ Mandate for Atiku/Okowa, Hon. Sunny Orishedere, has said that Nigerians are more united than ever to vote for what he termed “ the unifiers’ team of Atiku/Okowa come, 2023.

Addressing members of the national strategic committee ahead of the Zonal and State Executive Council inauguration of the UNITED NIGERIANS’ MANDATE FOR ATIKU/OKOWA in Kaduna, Orishedere, urged Nigerians not to be discouraged with the poor leadership style of President Buhari APC led administration, assuring that the APC will be kicked out of office and sent into obscurity by team Atiku/Okowa of the People’s Democratic Party(PDP).

He said team Atiku/Okowa would not
disappoint Nigerians if elected come 2023, and asked Nigerians to reject APC with all its empty promises and embrace Atiku/Okowa at the February 2023 polls.

Orishedere said, inter-alia: “ Nigerians are more united than ever to vote out the APC led administration for compounding the socio-economic woes of Nigerians. The past 7 years has been hellish for Nigerians considering the high spate of insecurity, rise in dollars beyond the reach of the common man, increase in the cost of goods and services, corruption, kidnapping, banditry, poor healthcare services and many too numerous to mention.

“ However, we should not be discouraged as team Atiku/Okowa (the unifiers) are here to right the wrongs of the Buhari-APC led-administration. These fine gentlemen-Atiku/Okowa, have distinguished themselves in the area of good governance as former Vice-President of Nigeria and the current governor of Delta State. Their experiences will set Nigeria back on the road of recovery.”

He revealed that the group which has the National Convener, the 36 States and the FCT Coordinators as members of National Executive Council, is set to role out various strategic plans/programs to complement activities of the PDP and Atiku/Okowa both at the national, states, local governments, wards and units levels across Nigeria.

Orishedere, who is also the Executive Secretary of Delta State Bursary and Scholarship Board, observed that team Atiku/Okowa would be a bridge between the old and new generation, stressing that their experiences would set the nation back on the road of recovery and socio-economic growth.

Also speaking at the meeting, the Chairman of the strategic Committee and former Deputy Speaker of the Kaduna State House of Assembly, Prof. Matoh Dary Dogara, assured the National Convener and Nigerians of better results and innovative ideas that would make the team, the PDP and Nigerians to succeed come February 2023.

On his part, the secretary of the committee and a former Member of House of Representatives, Hon. (Dr.) Emma Egwu, from Kogi State, thanked the National Convener for the opportunity to serve in the journey towards a greater and better Nigeria.

Giving vote of thanks at the end of the ceremony, the National Secretary of the group and a Senatorial Aspirant, Hon. Zachariah Dauke Suleiman, appealed to Nigerians to see the victory of Atiku/Okowa as the beginning of a new dawn for Nigerians.

Members of the team present at the meeting are; Hon Raymond Dabo, (Plateau State); Hon Ali Ahmad (Kano State); Dr. Mike Omeri (Nasarawa)
; Hon Danladi Zhin (FCT); Hon Shehu (Kwasara, Kebbi); Hon Hassan Saleh, (Benue). Others are Hon Idris Yakubu, (Katsina); Hon Sule Gumi (Zamfara); Hon Ovyh Alkau Ishaya; Hon Yusuf Pandogari (Niger); Felix Okafor (Enugu State); Efosa Amowie (Edo)
and Pere Ake (Bayelsa).

ICT Key To Economic Prosperity, Says Okowa

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…As DTSG Flags Off Second Phase of ICT- YEP

Delta State Governor, Sen. Dr. Ifeanyi Okowa  has identified the development of technological skill as key to attaining economic prosperity.

Sen. Okowa who was represented by the Commissioner for Women Affairs Community and Social Development Mrs Flora Alanta  during the second phase of the State ICT- Youth Empowerment Programme (ICT- YEP) in Asaba, the state capital.

He said the training of youths in Information Communication Technology, would help unemployed young innovators in cultivating ideas, deployment of technical solutions and also equip them with necessary skills and resources that would enable them become self employed and employers of labour.

He said the programme was one of his administration’s effort to demonstrating it’s staunch commitment towards achieving a sustainable prosperity for all Deltans.

He added that the programme would enable them unlock and unleash youth entrepreneurship as ICT had immense economic significance.

Earlier the Commissioner for Science and Technology, Mrs Jennifer Adasen Efeviroro said the ICT-YEP which underscores the stronger Delta initiative of governor Okowa’s administration, was geared towards repositioning the youths so as to generate wealth for themselves.

Efeviroro said the state through the programme would be able to build a community of youths that would be able to contribute positively towards the development of the state and nation at large.

According to her 575 beneficiaries from across the 25 Local Government Areas of the state would for the next four months  be trained in  Start up Academy and ICT for self employment which comprises of Basic and advance Web Development, Mobile Development (IOS, ANDROID, WINDOWS), Universal interface and Universal Expression (UI/UX) Design essential; Home security design and Installation, Advanced Solar and inverter installation, computer repairs and installation, Home and Office Networking.

While commending the state governor for availing youths the opportunity to be ICT compliant, she said the Okowa had earlier approved the first phase of the training which was concluded in January 2022, with the distribution of starter kits to all 593 beneficiaries.

On his part the Permanent Secretary of the Ministry, Mr Ben Okonta urged the beneficiaries to be committed to the training so as become self reliant and relevant to their society.

The Director of ICT, Mr Ighoyota Rukky commended the state governor understanding that ICT was the key to fast tracking the delivery of prosperity to all Deltans  and helping them diversify from oil based economy to knowledge based economy.

Ighoyota said the governor in fulfillment of his promises, had renovated and re-equipped  the state Innovation hub with diverse state of the art technology to train all categories of Deltans.

L1One of the beneficiary of the first phase of the programme who spoke, Mr Aima Atigari urged the beneficiaries to see the training ad a gold mine aimed at changing their story by putting in much commitment.

NCPC Boss Bags Award Of Peace Ambassador

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The Executive Secretary of the Nigerian Christian Pilgrim Commission, Rev.Dr Yakubu Pam has bagged award of Peace Ambassador from All Muslim Youth Assembly of Nigeria, AMYAN. The award was presented to him in his office at the NCPC corporate headquarters, Abuja on 15th September, 2022.
Rev. Pam expressed his appreciation to the association for finding him worthy of the award, according to him; “the country is going through trying times and it is only right to come up with strategies that will restore peace back to our country”.
He said he was elated to see that the youths are the ones advocating for peace in the country, in his words, “This shows that there is hope for our country Nigeria”. He admonished the youths to “promote the atmosphere of morality as well as have peaceful co-existence and be your brother’s keeper”.
The NCPC boss implored the youths to put more efforts in making their ideas known and do everything possible to execute it. “You have done well, keep it up; we’ll overcome this trial by the grace of god”. He disclosed that the Commission would exchange hands of fellowship to encourage the youths and also work together with them during his peace advocacy visits.
Earlier, the National Secretary of All Muslim Youth Assembly of Nigeria, AMYAN, Mahmud Abubakar in his address said they were in the Commission to familiarize with the Executive Secretary and appreciate him for his tireless effort of maintaining peace, unity and togetherness in the troubled states, according to him,” these works cannot go unnoticed”.
Mahmud condemned negative acts perpetuated by youths in Nigeria who indulge in violence and destruction of lives and properties of innocent citizens. According to him, “these youths lack mentorship, as they instigate violence without cogent reason. He therefore seek for empowerment to help the youths get busy .In his words; “they will not be easily enticed when they are busy”.
He informed that the Association would be organizing a National Peace Summit where both religious leaders and traditional rulers come together to discuss how to tolerate one another and continue with the advocacy on how to synergize the bond to bring back the peaceful and one Nigeria of our dream.
The highlight of the event was the presentation of the Peace Ambassador award to the Executive Secretary in recognition of his Peace Advocacy and Religious tolerance by the National President of AMYAN, Al Hassan Murtadho. In addition to the award, the association appointed Rev. Pam as their patron, he informed that he would be decorated during their forth coming Summit.

Asiuwhu Admonishes Retired Civil Servants To Engage In Physical Exercise To Keep Fit, As Bayoko Says Retirement Is Blessing

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By Anita Uche – Ugbejie Chukwuma

Delta State Commissioner for Environment, Godspower Asiuwhu, has admonished retirees to always exercise their body to keep them physically fits.

Asiuwhu gave the admonition at the sent forth party organised for eight retired staff of the Ministry of Environment at the Felix Ibru Secretariat, Asaba the state capital.

The environment commissioner who stated that his achievements and success story in the Ministry of Environment would not be complete without the contributions of the retired officers, especially Sir Lucky Adah, said that it was a good thing for the retired officers to keep fit always by constant physical exercise.

Speaking, Delta State Head of Civil Service, Mr Reginald Bayoko, who was the Chairman of the occasion and represented by the Permanent Secretary, Special Duties, Mrs Augustina Onokpise, said, “Retirement is a blessing and every worker should prepare their minds towards it.”

Mr Bayoko stated that civil servants should see retirement as a blessing rather than a curse or a challenge.

Also speaking, the Permanent Secretary in the ministry, Dr Mrs Mininim Oseji, said it was the first time that the State Ministry of Environment organised a retirement party for retired officers, even as she advised them to contribute to the society so as to remain relevant.

The retired officers include Sir Lucky Adah, who retired as Director Scientific; Ikogho Justina (Mrs), retired as Assistant Director Scientific; and Eseoghene Agatha (Mrs),retired as Assistant Chief Scientific Office.

Others are Mr. Amufa Osayem Augustine, Mr Ukoko Solomon Odafe, Mr Okpigbe Moses and Ogbe Edward who retired as Chief Forestry Superintendents and Mr Chukwuma Victor,retired as Assistant Chief Forest Superintendent.

Present at the occasion were retired former Permanent Secretaries of the ministry, Dr Moore Ebreme and Mr Precious Anuku.

Highlight of the event was the presentation of gifts to the retirees and awards to deserving staff of the Ministry of Environment.

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