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Eid-el-Kabir: Okowa Felicitates Muslims, Calls For Renewal Of Hope

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Delta Governor and Vice-Presidential Candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Sen. (Dr) Ifeanyi Okowa, has congratulated Muslims in the country as they celebrate Eid-el-Kabir.

He urged the Islamic faithful to emulate the Holy Prophet Mohammed by imbibing the ideals of sacrifice exemplified by him, and charged Nigerians to renew and be focused on their hope for a greater country.

The governor made the call in his Sallah message to the Muslims contained in a statement by his Chief Press Secretary, Mr Olisa Ifeajika, on Saturday in Asaba.

He noted that Eid-el-Kabir embodied love, peace and sacrifice beyond the season, and called for tolerance, synergy and cooperation among citizens for the nation to overcome its current challenges.

Okowa particularly called on Nigerians to embrace peaceful co-existence exemplified in genuine brotherliness and turn to God for forgiveness to kindle the healing of the land of multi-faceted ills confronting it.

He assured of a peaceful Sallah celebration in the state, adding that the state government was liaising with security agencies to ensure that all citizens celebrated in peace and harmony.

The governor congratulated the Muslim community in the state on the pious day and thanked them for their contributions and cooperation over the years.

He affirmed that his administration would continue to partner the Muslim community and other non-indigenes in the state to build a Stronger Delta.

“This year’s Eid-el-Kabir celebration holding amid rising insecurity and economic challenges calls for deep introspection among citizens, especially for its cost in terms of the enormity of lives and property being lost almost daily across the country.

“However, I wish to state that Nigeria will return to the part of recovery and greatness sooner than later, given the resolve by well-meaning citizens.

“And, as you congregate for prayers and celebration, let me assure you of adequate security as measures have been taken by the security agencies in that regard,’’ the gôvernor said.

“On behalf of the government and people of Delta, I congratulate our Muslim brothers all over the country on the occasion of the 2022 Eid-el-Kabir,” he added.

Delta Set To Become Nigeria’s MSME Hub – Okowa

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Delta State Governor and Vice-Presidential candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP),Senator Dr. Ifeanyi Okowa, has said that the state was working towards becoming Nigeria’s centre for medium, small and micro enterprises.

 

He said that with the creation of over 128,813 direct and indirect jobs through the various job and wealth creation programmes of his administration, Delta would truly become a hub for MSMEs in the next few years.

 

He made the remarks at the graduation of the third cycle of the Women Empowerment Skill Acquisition Programme (WESAP) held on Friday at the Event Centre, Asaba.

 

The governor said that with sustained growth of MSMEs, the issue of unemployment will become a thing of the past because people will become employers of labour rather than job-seekers.

 

He commended the Ministry of Women Affairs and all the programme management for their dedication and consistency.

 

According to him, WESAP is our platform to enhance social inclusion by equipping the womenfolk with the necessary knowledge, skills, and resources to be productively engaged.

 

“I am pleased that the programme has remained steadfast to its mandate since it was inaugurated in November 2020.

 

“Let me also appreciate Heritage Bank for their current partnership, which has infused better financial management, transparency, and accountability into the programme.

 

“Today, we are empowering 280 women, including twelve Persons Living with Disabilities who, at the expense of the Delta State Government, underwent a six-months training in Arts and Craft at the Farm Craft Centre for the blind in Isheri, Lagos.

 

“Today’s graduates bring the total number of WESAP beneficiaries to 835. They have been resourced with the vocational skills to run various enterprises in fashion design, hairdressing, confectionaries, decoration, and makeover/head gear.

 

“As of June 1, 2022, one hundred and twenty-eight thousand, eight hundred and thirteen direct and indirect jobs have been created through the various job creation, youth empowerment, and social investments delivery platforms of the administration.

 

“While this has impacted positively on the economy of multiplied thousands of households, I guarantee you that the maximum impact of these programmes will be felt in no distant future when Delta State becomes the MSMEs hub of Nigeria.

 

“To the ladies who begin their entrepreneurship journey today, it is my hope that you will follow in the footsteps of those who have gone before you and make good success of this opportunity of a lifetime.

 

“You are among the privileged few who were enlisted in the programme from a long list of others who were equally qualified, but due to limited resources, we could only admit a limited number for now.”

 

He urged the beneficiaries to reciprocate the good gesture of the government by committing themselves to disciplined work ethic, prudent management, and excellent customer service.

 

“It is now time to put the knowledge you acquired in terms of personal effectiveness, sales and marketing, appropriate pricing, excellent customer service, and business management.

 

“Thankfully, Heritage Bank is there to facilitate the opening of your business accounts, which will enable you to separate your personal finances from the company funds and place yourself on a monthly salary.

 

“This will bring discipline into the running of the business, help to measure and monitor growth, as well as enforce accountability”, he stated.

 

Welcoming guests earlier, Commissioner for Women Affairs, Community and Social Development, Mrs Flora Alanta said the WESAP programme was established three years ago to ameliorate the economic hardship the COVID-19 pandemic unleashed on families.

 

She stated that an empowered woman is the bedrock for the economic emancipation of families adding that the future of families depends on the economic empowerment of women.

 

She stressed that women need to have skills that will earn them a living adding that 280 women including 12 persons with disabilities were among the beneficiaries.

 

In his goodwill message, Managing Director of Heritage Bank Plc represented by the Group Head of Edo/Delta region, Mr Charles Ojakovo lauded Governor Okowa for his unparalleled commitment to the growth of small and medium scale enterprises as a way to rescuing Nigerians form hunger and poverty.

 

He pledged the partnership of the bank to the job and wealth creation programmes of the state government.

 

 

 

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.

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