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Taju Isichei Takes Advocacy To Schools

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…Harps On Dangers Of Social Vices

The Executive Assistant to the Delta State Governor on Community Development, Hon. Taju Isichei poplar known as Ikuku, has highlighted the dangers of student’s indulgence in social vices.

Isichei made this known when he paid a visit to Osadennis Mixed Secondary School, West- End Secondary School and some other schools in Asaba, the state capital.

He warned the students to abstain from things that would endanger their lives, adding that if not it would lead to ailment that they would not be able to handle.

He advised them to save themselves the trouble of becoming a liability to their families and society at old age, as a result of the effect of the drugs they would have taken during their young age.

While emphasizing on the effect it has on the students, he said engagement in cultism and drug abuse can deprive them of their pride of place in the society, hence the need for them to stay away from the use of illicit drugs and bad peer group that would not add value to their lives.

Expressing gratitude to the Executive Assistant, the Principals of Osadennis Mixed Secondary School, Mrs and West- End Secondary School, Mrs Augusta Ogeah said they were pleased with his visit and said they had no doubt its impact will reflect in the attitude of the student.

While appealing for more of the visit, the Principal of Osadennis Mixed Secondary School, said the school will be glad to have him mentor the students some of whom where not in school as at the time of the visit.

The event was well covered by The Pointer Newspaper, Gallant reporters, Trend FM, The Hill Nigeria Media and Bridge FM.

 

Mariere Expresses Optimism In Team Delta’s Victory

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By Sharon Ivovi

Representatives of Delta State at the finals of the Basic Education Sport holding in Abuja, have been enjoined to be on their best behavior, stay focused, and make the state proud.

The Executive Chairman of the State Universal Basic Education Board (SUBEB), Hon. Samuel Mariere, gave the charge recently at the Board headquarters in Asaba.

Hon. Mariere expressed optimism about the team’s chances, citing the thorough training and logistical preparations that have been put in place. He also highlighted the Oborevwori administration’s commitment to taking education to the next level in Delta State.

As the Delta State team departs for Abuja to compete in the National Basic Education Sport Finals, Chairman Hon. Samuel Mariere wishes them the best of luck. Ogoma Primary School, Ogwashi-Uku, emerged victorious at the state level and will now face off against 28 other schools from across the nation.

Chairman Mariere emphasized the state’s commitment to developing sports from the grassroots level, stating that Delta State will stop at nothing in catching them young.” This initiative aligns with the Oborevwori administration’s vision to take education and sports to the next level

The team’s sendoff was attended by notable officials, including the Permanent Secretary to the Board, Sir Byron Unini, and Director Academic Services, Mrs. Francisca Okpeh.

Delta State’s vision for education is to provide unfettered access to basic education for all children, ensuring they receive a qualitative, functional, and free education that equips them for purposeful living. With this mission in mind, the team is poised to make a strong impression at the national finals.

NIPR Tours Delta State Governor’s Mega Projects

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The National Institute of Public Relations, (NIPR) has paid a visit to some of the mega projects embarked upon by the Delta State Governor, Rt. Hon Sheriff Oborevwori.
The NIPR team went round the Obo River bridge under construction which was part of the ongoing Ughelli-Asaba dualization project.

They commended the state government for the quality of work at the site.


NIPR National Vice President and leader of the team, Prof Musa Dandaura, who was highly impressed described governor Oborevwori as a man with great vision.

The Commissioner for Information, Dr Ifeanyi Michael Osuoza was the tour guide; with the former South-South Chairman of the Peoples Democratic Party, (PDP) and Fellow of NIPR, Elder Emma Ogidi as tour Coordinator while the Director General, Delta State Orientation and Communications Bureau, Dr Fred Latimore Oghenesivbe, Esq.was among senior government officials on tour with the NIPR team.

“Inclusivity” The Watchword of Present Administration In Delta State As The Commissioner For Youth Development Visits Oshimili South

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By Oshimili South PDP Media Support Group

The Delta State Commissioner for Youth Development, Hon. ThankGod Trakiriowei and his entourage paid a working visit to the youths/stakeholders of the Peoples Democratic Party,(PDP) Oshimili South at the party’s LGA secretariat.

During the largely attended meeting, the Commissioner made it known that the need to visit the LGA was a directive from His Excellency the Governor of Delta State in the person of Rt . Hon. Sheriff Oborevwori who felt the need to ensure that indigenes of Oshimili South LGA enroll for the ongoing recruitment exercise into the Nigerian Army, Police and Air force.

The Commissioner and his committee members applauded the party faithful for their role in ensuring victory for the party during the last general elections and previous elections with very impressive election results and insisted that Oshimili South must be rewarded when such opportunities for youth employment arise.

 

Responding to the Commissioner and his entourage, the party Chairman of PDP Oshimili South, Ogbueshi Chike Ifesiokwu welcomed the idea of remembering that PDP Oshimili South chapter needs to be remembered at all times especially in the area of empowerment due to the large and ever increasing population of eligible voters the party needs to manage.

The party Chairman also commended the efforts of the Governor of Delta State while assuring the Commissioner and his team that the leadership of the party will reach out to various groups and community leaders within the LGA to ensure that Oshimili South youths in particular, benefit from this opportunity.

The Chairman of Oshimili South local government Council in the person of Hon. Chief Dr. Obi Kelvin Ezenyili applauded the efforts of His Excellency the Governor of Delta State and the committee members led by the Commissioner for Youth Development and notified the party faithful that the yearly empowerment exercise comprising of youths (male/female) and the elderly will commence within a short time as he specified that a minimum of 20 individuals will be empowered from each ward.

It was also made known that a limited number of palliatives for flood victims had been distributed to the various wards by the State Government.

 

Prior to the visit of the Commissioner at the same venue, the party Chairman Ogbueshi Chike Ifesiokwu called out the heads of various committees of PDP within the LGA to give situation reports on progress made by their various committees.

Elder Ebielim Maduemezia spoke on the need to adhere to the party constitution at all times amongst other words of advice while Pastor Greatman Chukwuka gave a detailed explanation on the activities of his committee.

Other committee heads spoke on progress made with special reference to the women mobilization committee who where applauded for their hard work and the media support group headed by Sir. Tobechukwu Okonkwo who encouraged party faithful at various wards to set up WhatsApp platforms at the ward level for leaders and supporters of the party to enable more party faithful have a sense of belonging and be updated about party activities in real time while adding that stakeholders should embrace the idea of wearing PDP accessories like face caps etc when attending party functions.

Notable party faithful who attended the meeting include past and serving Vice Chairmen and Councillors, former Council Chairmen, past and serving exco members of the party at both LGA and ward levels, community youth members amongst other stakeholders.

The closing remarks of the meeting was given by the party leader in the person of High Chief Edwin Uzor who applauded the achievements of the party so far and encouraged the party faithful to show more commitment by working harder to ensure victory at all times for the party.

 

Trakiriowei Call For Oshimili South Youths Inclusiveness In Military

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Delta State Commissioner for Youth Development and Chairman, Awareness Creation Committee for Enlistment into Military and Paramilitary Services, Hon. Harry ThankGod Trakiriowei has called on the people of Oshimili South Local Government to key into the ongoing military recruitment exercise.

Trakiriowei gave the call when he led a delegation of the Committee on a courtesy visit to Oshimill South.

Speaking, he said that the visit was under the directive of the state governor, Rt. Hon Sheriff Oborevwori who felt it right to have the people of the Local Government participate in the exercise.

According to Trakiriowei, it has been noted that their indigenes have not been part of the military, hence the need for the visit.

On his part, the Permanent Secretary of directorate of Political and Security services, Mr Theophilus Aguonye charged the people of Oshimili South to take advantage of the ongoing military recruitment

While commending Deltans who have registered, he urged the people of Oshimili South to encourage their children to participate in the recruitment exercise.

Responding, the party Chairman, Chief Chike Ifesiokwu assured the Committee of synergising with them to ensure that thier youth register into the military

On the entourage of the Commissioner were the Permanent Secretary Dr. Ngozi Mogbolu; Permanent Secretary, Mr Theophilus Aguonye; Director General of Orientation and Communication Bureau, Dr. Fred Latimore Oghenesivbe; Executive Secretary, Traditional Rulers Council, Chief Alfred Origbo and Chief Administrative Officer, Mr Emmanuel Egodo

Never Allow Drivers Take You To Your Early Grave, FRSC Tells Passengers

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The Sector Commander of the Federal Roads Safety Corps, (FRSC), Delta Command, CC Fredrick Ogidan has admonished passengers to be wary of how they are driven during the festive period.

Ogidan gave the advice during the Ember months awareness campaign to motor parks in Asaba.

He said in order for their lives not to be cut short by careless drivers, they should always speak up whenever they come in contact with vehicles that have issues.

According to the sector Commander, more passengers are killed in road accident than drivers, hence the need for them to avoid boarding faulty vehicles.

He said ignorance of the advise could lead to their early grave, adding that as passengers who want to return from their journey alive, they should take caution.

He urged the motorists to apply the driving rules so as to save the lives of their passengers.

Ejinyere Charges CCECC Workers To Maintain Safety Standards At Project Sites

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…Urges contractor to engage more staff to speed up pace of work

By Media Dept of WUEDA

The Director General of Warri, Uvwie and Environs Special Area Development Agency, (WUEDA), Hon. Prince Godwin Ejinyere has charged the China Civil Engineering Construction Corporation, (CCECC), the firm handling the flood control project from Airport junction to Total Petrol station along Airport Road, Effurun and Warri, to be safety conscious at all times to avoid workplace accidents.

Prince Ejinyere who gave the charge on Monday when he paid an unscheduled inspection visit to the project site between the Union Bank area and Airport junction, wondered why some of the workers on site did not wear safety kits, stressing that Governor Sheriff F.O. Oborevwori has zero tolerance for any act capable of causing accidents at project sites in the State.

The WUEDA DG was not happy with the slow pace at which the slabbing aspect of the job was being done, adding that business premises whose entrances had been excavated, were losing money daily due to the delay in covering the newly constructed drainage channels with prefabricated slabs.

He urged the firm to engage more staff so as to expedite action on the slabbing and back-filling process to enable the affected premises commence business as usual. He assured the affected business owners that actions were already being taken to ensure that their businesses resume operatiions in twenty four hours.

Responding, the site supervisor for CCECC promised that the completed drainage channels would be covered with slabs before the end of Tuesday, and thanked the affected business owners for their patience.

Prince Ejinyere also expressed concern over the incessant occurrence of traffic jams between the old Airport and Union Bank, and directed the contractor to put measures in place to effectively control the traffic close to all its construction sites, so that road users do not suffer unnecessarily.

He said the Agency would continue its unscheduled visits to project sites to inspect various aspects of the flood control project in WUEDA’s mandate areas, urging the firm to stick to technical specifications in the Bill of Quantity, BOQ.

Work Towards Transforming Abia State, Otti Charges LG Chairmen

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The governor of Abia State, Alex Otti has charged Local Government Chairmen to continue the work for the socio-economic transformation of the state.

Otti gave the charge during the swearing-in ceremony of 17 Local Government Chairmen elected officials at the state government house.
He said their task was to solve the basic problems that have bedevilled the people in the various communities for age. .
The state Independent Electoral commission (ABSIEC), had earlier conducted local government elections in the 17 Local Government Areas of the State which led to their successful emergence.

FG Debunks Reports of Threat to Nigeria Living in Libya

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By Ben-Whyte Iminabo

The federal government has reiterated its commitment towards ensuring the safety of its citizens living outside the country.

Reacting towards reports of Nigerians being subjected to various harassments by Libyan authorities, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs reaffirmed the government’s commitment to protecting its citizens in Libya and that Nigerians are safe in Libya.

This was following the recent ruling by the Confederation of African Football (CAF) in favour of Nigeria by awarding the Nigerian senior men’s football team, Super Eagles some points, and had fined Libya for alleged mistreatment of the Nigerian team during a Nations Cup qualifying Match.

While refuting the reports, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs said Nigerians in Libya were going about their daily activities and devoid of any form of harassment by Libyan authorities.

Okowa’s Arrest: Innocent Until Proven Guilty – Bureau Chief

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… Urges Deltans to pray for him at this trying time

Director General, Delta State Orientation and Communications Bureau, Dr Fred Latimore Oghenesivbe, has said that the arrest of former governor Ifeanyi Arthur Okowa by the officials of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, as reported by a section of the media does not in any way fracture his enviable reputation.

Dr Oghenesivbe made the assertion on Monday night, saying that under the legal principle of presumption of innocence, Senator Okowa may be interrogated and released without criminal prosecution or until proven guilty by a Court of competent jurisdiction

He noted that EFCC usually invite suspects based on criminal allegations, which may be true or false, and the Law recognizes the innocence of all accused persons until proven otherwise.

The Bureau Chief further stated that in the instant case, former governor Okowa, made himself available to EFCC, and did not abscond from Nigeria as we are made to understand in somw.cases under investigation.

Dr Oghenesivbe Latimore, who was Okowa’s Executive Assistant on Communications from 2017 to May 29, 2023, appealed to the good people of Delta State, to keep their fingers crossed, pray for Senator Okowa, adding that he may be innocent at the end of EFCC investigation.

“The news of former governor Ifeanyi Arthur Okowa’s arrest by EFCC is trending on social media platforms based on reports by section a of the traditional media.

“There is no cause for alarm. It’s an established procedure in criminal matters to have a suspect arrested based on allegations in form of a petition to the commission.

“Arrest is not a proof of guilt, and not a judgment by a Court of competent jurisdiction. The allegations shall be tested in Court or Courts is the need arises. It’s important for us to keep our fingers crossed.

“I urge Deltans to pray for Senator Okowa at this trying time,” Oghenesivbe said.

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