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Delta LGSC Upgrades Workers Prowess

By Christy Aboghe

In a bid to  refresh and upgrade workers’ prowess for effective discharge of their duties in their various stations, The Delta State Local Government Service Commission have trained 75 Budget officers.

 

The  Local Government Service Commission in collaboration with Harlov Services has organised a two-day training workshop  for Budget officers of the Unified Local Government Service of Delta State, at the Conference Hall, Olorogun Felix Ibru Secretariat, Asaba.

 

The Chairman of the Commission, Hon.(Dcn) Joseph Otirhue who was represented by the Commission’s first member, Pst Chukwuka Greatman, said, the Commission aims to keep the mandate of building an effective workforce to meet with the expected objectives of the third tier of government.

 

Speaking, the Chairman said, the Commission intends to expose its workforce to the new trends emerging in the world, in order to keep them in line with contemporary work techniques and ethics.

 

According to him, the seminar with the theme, ‘Administrative /Political Issues Affecting Budget Implementation’, was carefully selected and designed to bring the Budget and Planning Officers in the Local Government up to date, on how to manage the meagre resources available to each Council as there has been a downturn in funding available to the third tier of government in recent times.

 

The Commission’s Chairman, implored participants to make good use of the opportunity to interact and give the best to their Local Government Areas.

 

Speaking on behalf of the participants, Mr  Donatus Chime commended the Commission for the training and promised to practice what they have learnt.

 

Some of the lectures taken by well grounded resource persons, in the training workshop amongst others are, Analysis of Budget/Budgeting Process in the Public Service, Budget Implementation And Control and The Problem of Budget Implementation In the Public Service.

DELTA NORTH ‘LL BE ENVY OF OTHER SENATORIAL DISTRICTS, SAYS NED NWOKO

 

The candidate of the PDP for the Delta North Senate, Hon. Prince Ned Nwoko has assured his people of national visibility that would lead to being the envy of other senatorial districts at the National Assembly.

Nwoko gave the assurance while speaking with pressmen, in Asaba, the state capital immediately after the primary election.

He said he would ensure that every part of the senatorial district was well represented at the National Assembly, adding that he would work for the good and benefit of his people.

While assuring them of quality representation, he said based on the solid confidence reposed in him, at the primary election which held at the Cenotaph, Asaba, he would ensure it turned out as a new dawn for Delta North.

Dedicating his victory to God Almighty, the Party and the people of Anioma, he commended the state governor, Sen. Ifeanyi Okowa for his tremendous goodwill and support towards his emergence as the Party candidate for the senatorial position.

He said with the support of the governor he would propagate the Anioma agenda, unity and progress of the state towards a sustained socioeconomic transformation of the communities and people.

Nwoko also commended his opponent, Mr Paul Osaji for his show of patriotism and love towards the service of the people.

DPG Nominates Media Team     

By Christy Aboghe

Following the recent approval by the Administrative Working committee of the Directorate of Politics and Governance (DPG), the state media team has been nominated.

 

The approval for the recommendation of the state media team was made during the post South South  conference review meeting in Asaba, the state capital.

 

According to a Press statement issued and signed by the Assistant Director of Administration, Bishop Dr. Jonathan- Davids Dike  and the state Director, Apostle Dr. Okonye Cyril Ifechukwude (JP), members of the team, who would be drawn from the electronic and print media will log into the DSAWC as prescribed in DPG working document as amended.

 

The team would  be headed by Bro. Onome Tanno, with Apostle Dr. Onitsha Simeon Dode as the Secretary with other members

 

DTHA PRIMARY: ESENWAH LAUDS SUPPORTERS, URGE CONTENDERS TO CLOSE RANK.

 

…There is a season for everything, Someday it can be your turn so don’t be deterred by your aspiration – Barr. Esenwa

By Ikebuwa Patrick

The Elected Candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party to Represent the People of Oshimili North Local Government Area in Delta State House of Assembly, Barr. Frank Esenwah had lauded his supporters for their magnanimity and support towards him during the primary election.

Esenwah who expressed a heart full of appreciation to his supporters remarked that the people have done him good and he would uphold the victory for the people of the Local Government.

Speaking further, He admonished his contenders to be encouraged by their hard work for there is a season for everything as someday, it could be their turn, hence they should close rank as a people of one party and interest for the victory was for all.

While applauding his supporters, he charged them to keep the spirit burning for the next phase of the contest.


Ned Nwoko Secures Delta North Senatorial Ticket

 

Former House of Representative member, Hon Prince Ned Nwoko has defeated Mr Paul Osaji in the Delta North Senatorial election.

 

Declaring Nwoko winner of the primary election which held at Cenotaph, Asaba, the returning officer, Barr Nosa  Amagbor said Nwoko scored 242 votes out of the total vote of 310, while his opponent, Paul Osaji got 66 votes, from the  delegates drawn from the 98 wards in the nine Local Government Area across the senatorial district.

 

The election which was peaceful and transparent was monitored by Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) and witnessed by Journalists.

 

Speaking with newsmen after the election, the flag bearer of the People’s Democratic Party (PDP), to represent Delta North in the  Senate, said it was a new dawn for Delta State especially Delta North and Nigeria.

 

Nwoko said with the support of his people he would work towards finding solutions towards economic and security challenges in the country


 

 

Primaries: Ereyitomi Wins Big With 96 Votes Out Of 102 Votes, Clinches PDP Ticket

… Dedicates Victory To God, Warri Federal Constituency

By Celestine Ukah

The Member Representing Warri Federal Constituency at the House of Representatives and Deputy Chairman House Committee on NDDC, Hon. Chief Dr. Thomas Ereyitomi has won the Peoples Democratic Party Primary ticket to fly the flag of the party as their candidate in the upcoming 2023 general election.

Chief Ereyitomi a serving House of Reps Member Representing Warri Federal Constituency at the Green Chamber, Sunday May 22, 2022, defeated Hon. Smart Asekutu, Chairman, Warri North LGA who scored 6 votes, while he Hon. Chief Ereyitomi pulled 96 votes out of total accredited 102 delegates from Warri South, Warri North and Warri South-west LGAs that casted their ballot during the exercise.

PDP Warri Reps primaries which held at the Warri Township Stadium, Delta State, witnessed large turn out of delegates as well as adequate security , the PDP retuning Officer and Commissioner for Information Delta State who led other PDP officials at the exercise, urged the two contestants to display sportsmanship as the primary is a family affair and it was yielded to by both, Mr. Aniagwu commended the delegates and contestants for their maturity displayed during and after the election.

While commending PDP delegates for their votes, Rep Ereyitomi dedicated his victory to God and to Warri federal Constituents, noting that the result of the exercise is a display that the people have seen dedication, commitment and hard work through robust representation.

The 2023 Warri Reps PDP candidate, Chief Ereyitomi, speaking to newsmen “said I feel very elated it is as a result of hard work.

“I was overwhelmingly voted for it is clear indication I performed beyond expectations”, he stated.

The Warri National Assembly member and PDP candidate stressed that the outcome of the primary is a further proof to the people of Nigeria that PDP is a transparent party.

He called for the spirit of good sportsmanship as his reemergence is for the good of Warri Federal Constituency, Chief Ereyitomi posited that the people massively and unanimously voted for his candidature signifying their resolve for him to continue representing them in 2023 at the Federal House of Representatives, Abuja.

Barr. Frank Esenwah Takes Lead in ONLG Primary Election

House of Assembly aspirant for  Oshimili North, Barr. Frank Esenwah has emerged winner of the just concluded primary election.

 

This was made known during election which took place, earlier today, May 22, 2022 at Akwukwu Igbo in Oshimili North area of Delta State.

 

The election which had 31 accredited voters, witnessed the aspirant taking the lead out of the other four aspirants vying for same position.

 

With his 23 vote counts, Esenwah was declared the candidate to run for the House of Assembly under the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP)

Two Dead, Others Injured As Another Building Collapse in Lagos

 

 

 

Barely a month after  a three-storey building collapsed in Ebute Metta area of Lagos State, another building has collapsed in the state, claiming the lives of two  persons and injuring others.

he three storey building located at 4, Alayaki lane, Lagos Island, which was reported to be  under construction in Lagos Island, collapsed due to a heavy rainfall,  had earlier been marked by  Lagos State Emergency Management Agency, (LASEMA), for structural defects, as  the building was already in violation of building safety protocols.

 

According to Daily Trust newspaper, two persons were confirmed dead while two others were rescued alive during a rescue operation by personnel of LASEMA.

 

In a statement issued by Permanent Secretary of LASEMA, Dr. Olufemi Oke-Osanyintolu, it stated that It was discovered that the building had been captured by the Lagos State Building Control Agency, (LASBCA) District Office and served with all Statutory Notices, Sealed at District and Central Enforcement Level.

 

It also stated that further investigation determined that the developer had continued clandestine operations mostly at night and at the weekends.

 

As at the time of this report, LASEMA is yet to ascertain the number of victims trapped under the collapsed building.

I Would Make A Difference, Says Esenwah

Oshimili North Aspirant for Delta State House of Assembly under the aegis of the People’s Democratic Party (PDP), Barr. Frank Esenwah has said that he would make a difference given the opportunity to represent the people of his constituency in the coming election.

 

Esenwah made this known during a media chat with members of the Indigenous Correspondent Chapel, (ICC) , in Okpanam, Delta State.

 

He said that with his wealth of experience in the agricultural sector, he would ensure that business venture is brought into governance, and that food sufficiency would be a reality.

 

The House of Assembly aspirant said that in boosting food production, he would make sure that the people of his constituency get employed so as to meet their needs.

 

Frowning at the delay in the development of Oshimili North, he said it was unfortunate that things were going wrong and there have been no improvement.

 

While responding to questions on his achievements, he urged the Journalists to do their research as he would not want to blow his trumpet, adding that given the opportunity to represent his people, he would deliver on all his electoral promises.

 

Esenwahaid that as one who had lived with his people and understand their needs, he was compassionate about them and would not want to fail them.

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