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Oborevwori To Swear-in Commissioners, Special Advisers July 31

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Delta State Governor, Rt. Hon. Elder Sheriff Oborevwori will on Wednesday, July 31, 2024 preside over the swearing-in ceremony for newly appointed Commissioners and Special Advisers.

The Commissioner nominees earlier screened by the Delta State House of Assembly are Barr.Val Areyinka; Hon. Peter Okagbare Uviejitobor; Barr. Harry Thankgod Trakiriowei; Chief Ebikeme Clark; Hon. Sunday Tataobuzogwu and Smart Ijeoma Ufoh.

Also to be sworn-in as Special Advisers are: Hon. George Oyefia; Mr. Johnbull Edema; Hon. Matthew Poko Opuoru; Hon. Ramsey Tega Onoyake; Dr.Toyin Orighomisan Agbolayah and Chief. Onajite Brown.

A statement signed by the Chief Press Secretary to the Governor, Sir Festus Ahon, says the swearing-in of the Commissioners and Special Advisers, will be held at the Unity Hall, Government House, Asaba at 10 am.

The statement added that the appointees, family members and invited guests are to be seated by 9.30 am.

Stop Patronizing Quacks, Ofoeyeno Advises Property Owners

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Chief Inspector, Delta State COREN  Engineering Regulations Monitoring (ERM) and Vice President of Nigeria Society of Engineers,  Engr Bemigho Ofoeyeno (FNSE), has advised property owners to avoid contracting quacks for their jobs.

Ofoeyeno gave the advise while speaking with our reporter in Asaba, Delta State.

Condemning the recent collapse of the nine storey building and the incessant collapse of buildings across the country, he ascribed it to been caused as a result of the use of sub standard materials and quackery.

Frowning at the poor quality of work done at the site, he advised property owners to always seek the services of engineers before commencement of project rather than engaging quackeries.

He advised them to always contact engineers guidance on their construction works, adding that design specification should be followed to avoid future occurrence.

While grieving over the death of the man who was working with the cement mixer who could not survive it, he extended condolence to the families of the affected victims.

He commended the swift action of the state government in sealing up the construction site, he was certain that they will be able to ascertain the cause of the collapse.

Nation Wide Protest: Non Indigene Chairman Advises Members To Shun Protest

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The Chairman of the Non-indigenes Association, Delta State, Sir Bernard Agazuma has advised members to stay away from the proposed 10-day nationwide protest slated to commence on Thursday, August 1, 2024.
Agazuma gave the advise while speaking with our reporter in Asaba.
He urged his members not to embark in the protest as it would affect the nation’s economy and cause more insecurity to the nation.
While making reference to the last ENDSARS protests, the Chairman said any attempt to embark on another protest, would worsen the economy of the country.
He admonished them to see the recent economic hardship as a global one, which the state governor, Rt. Hon. Sheriff Oborevwori has however stepped in to address.
The Chairman advised them not join forces with people to cause rancor or unnecessary violence under the disguise of protest to the government that had given them a voice and relevance in the state.
According to him, many of them had benefited from the government in the area of appointment, serving as councillors, engagement in the distribution of palliative to vulnerable persons, empowerment, job employments amongst others.
Agazuma advised his members to stay away from the planned protest which he said he was optimistic would be hijacked by hoodlums as was done during the ENDSARS protests.

Girl, 9, Exonerates Guardian of Alleged Abuse

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By Barr. Awele Ideal/ Patrick Ochei.

A nine year old girl named Faith, from Ebonyi State, has exonerated her guardian, one Mrs. Chika Nwankwo living around Midwifery Market, Okpanam, from any form of abuse.

She told two members of the Delta State Child’s Rights Implementation Committee – Barr. Awele Ideal and Comrade Patrick Ochei that the aunt whom she refers to as mother never beats her nor starves her.

Faith further confided confidently in the Child Protectors that she only does sweeping and fetching of water for the aunt, and that she was happy living with her.

Equally, Mrs. Nwankwo denied any allegation of maltreatment on the girl, saying that she is her uncle’s daughter that she brought few months ago to help reduce the burden of bringing her up on the parents.

She said that she planned registering her in a less expensive private school by next academic session, because as at the time she came, the last academic term had already gone far.

Meanwhile, members from the Child Protection office were satisfied that the woman didn’t tell lies and that the child did not show signs of one being maltreated or abused.

They only cautioned the woman to disallow the girl from doing house chores that are higher than her capacity while urging her to continue to treat her as her own child.

It could be recalled that a concerned neighbour had sent a video of the girl carrying a big iron bucket of water, which suggested that she was being used for child labour.

While the girl admitted to doing some domestic work like sweeping and fetching of water alone, she said she only used bigger bucket to fetch water when she broke the smaller plastic bucket, which invariably she was advised against the use of it by her guardian.

Delta Govt Stands For Probity, Will Ensure Operationalization Of Laws —Ohwovoriole

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By Onoriode Etatsemi

The Delta State Attorney-General and Commissioner for Justice, Mr. Ekemejero Ohwovoriole, SAN has said that as a government that stands for probity, it would do what was necessary to ensure that laws of the State are fully implemented and operationalized.

He stated this in Asaba when members of Global Peace Development led by its Executive Director, Mr. Ebruke Onajite Esike paid him an advocacy visit.

Represented by the Solicitor-General and Permanent Secretary in Ministry, Mr. Omamuzo Erebe, the Attorney-General, said that the Delta State Government will always act in accordance with best practices worldwide.

Ohwovoriole stated that the Ministry would review the request for a whistle-blower protection provision in the law and If at the end of the review, it finds that such a provision was necessary to give the law the necessary impetus, it would make the necessary recommendations to the state government.

He told the group that the process of law making was the responsibility of the State House of Assembly, stating that a Bill could proceed to the House of Assembly as a private member’s Bill or an Executive Bill.

The Attorney-General assured the group of its commitment to seek the necessary approval to prepare the whistleblower Bill if the need arises.

Earlier, the Executive Director of Global Peace Development, Mr. Ebruke Onajite Esike said that the purpose of the advocacy visit was to seek the support of the Ministry of Justice for the effective operationalization of the Delta State Public Financial Management Law 2022.

According to him, the law was crucial for effective financial management, economic stability, public trust, and accelerated development premised on demand and supply equilibrium and sustainable peace.

He noted that despite the existence of the public financial management law 2022, its operationalization has not been effective. He stated that the law lacked a whistleblower protection policy provision to protect citizens against reprisal attacks when poorly executed and / or abandoned projects were reported to the Government.

Onajite said that the Ministry’s support was crucial in the enactment and domestication of the whistleblower protection law that would foster a culture of transpar byency and accountability as well as building of public trust on the government and political office holders.

Oshimili South Legislative Arm Confirms Five Supervisor-Nominees

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The Legislative arm of Oshimili South has screened and confirmed five nominees for appointment as supervisors of the Local government Council.

Those screened and confirmed were the immediate past Supervisor of the council,  Kpolokwu Emeka Stanley; The Coordinator of Oshimili South Mandate, Adim Dikedi; Rita Oluchukwu Ijeoma; the Coordinator of Delta Youth Coalition (DYC), Chibuzor Agwunwa and Onukwu Anthony.

Their nomination was contained in a letter forwarded to the House by the  council Chairman, Hon. Kelvin Ezenyili and read by the Leader, Hon. Michael Okonji.

In another development, the Bill for a bye law 2024 , to establish an Economic team and Advisory committee which was sponsored by Hon. Kelvin Nwabueze passed  through its first reading.

Highlight of the plenary was the reading of the citations of the nominees by their ward Leaders and confirmation by their Councillors

Delta Online Publishers Forum Calls For Immediate Action Against Rising Insecurity In Delta State

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The Delta Online Publishers Forum (DOPF) expresses grave concern over the alarming increase in kidnapping incidents and herder attacks in Delta State, particularly Delta Central and Delta North. We call upon the Nigerian Police Force and all relevant security agencies to intensify their efforts in curbing these menaces that threaten the peace and security of our communities.

In a statement issued and signed by the Chairman, Mr. Emmanuel Enebeli and his Secretary, Mr. Shedrack Onitsha, it stated that in recent weeks, there has been a disturbing surge in kidnapping activities, particularly in state major highways, Sapele-Effurrun road, the East-west Road between Agbarho and Ughelli and between Ughelli/Patani, hardly a day passes without reported cases of kidnap and armed robbery attacks on the routes. Traveling through these roads is like daring your fate, because it takes a miracle to pass unhurt.

A once peaceful community, Egbo-Urhe in the Ughelli South Local Government Area, is currently under siege by kidnappers. From Ughelli to Effurun, Sapele, Oghara, Abraka and Agbor, nowhere is safe as kidnappers pick their victims lick hawk. Families are living in fear, businesses are suffering, and the overall safety of our citizens is at stake.

The DOPF urges the Inspector General of Police and the Delta State Commissioner of Police to deploy additional resources and personnel to the affected areas to ensure the protection of lives and property. It is imperative that swift and decisive action is taken to dismantle these criminal networks and restore confidence in our security apparatus.

We also appeal to the State Government support the security agencies with logistics and other tools to enhance intelligence gathering and community policing initiatives, which are crucial in preventing these crimes before they occur. The collaboration between security agencies and local vigilante groups should be strengthened to create a formidable defense against these threats.

Furthermore, the DOPF calls on the state government to engage in meaningful dialogue with herder communities to address the underlying issues contributing to these attacks. Sustainable solutions must be found to foster peaceful coexistence and prevent future conflicts. Today, most Deltans are facing starvations because they can’t go to their farms without being attacked.

The safety and security of our citizens are paramount, and we must all work together to put an end to these acts of violence and ensure a safe and prosperous Delta State.

DELTA DEVT: Ughelli North Leaders Pass Confidence Vote On Oborevwori

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Elected and Political Appointees Forum of Ughelli North Local Government Area, has passed a vote of confidence on Governor Sheriff Oborewori on his infrastructural transformation of the state.

The vote of confidence was passed during a meeting of the forum hosted by the Director General, Delta State Contributory Health Commission (DSCHC), Dr Isaac Akpoveta at his country home in Ofuoma, Ughelli North, weekend.

The vote of confidence which held that Governor Oborevwori has surpassed expectations since taking the saddle of leadership in the state, was moved by the Board Chairman, Delta State College of Health Technology, Ofuoma, Dr. Chris Oharisi and seconded by the member representing Ughelli and Udu at the Board of the Delta State Oil Producing Area Development Commission (DESOPADEC), Mr. Sylvester Ovbidje.

Addressing its members Chairman of the Forum, Olorogun Jaro Egbo, lauded the state governor for his strides in ensuring equitable development of the state.

Egbo who was newly elected and sworn in as the Chairman of Ughelli North Local Government Council, commended members of the forum for their support and cooperation before and during the electioneering period that resulted in his victory and that of the PDP at all level at the poll.

Also speaking, the Director representing Delta Central at the Direct Labour Agency, Engr. Christabel Obiuwevbi, described Governor Sheriff Oborewori as a leader of impact, adding that his unmatchable developmental strides was responsible for the successful outing of the PDP across the state in the recent local government elections.

Speaking in the same vein, in a brief interview with journalists after the meeting, the Chief Press Secretary to Governor Oborevwori, Sir Festus Ahon, disclosed that the Governor will be commissioning some projects in the next few weeks.

Earlier in his remarks, the host, Dr. Isaac Akpoveta said the state governor has been magnanimous in his leadership style by ensuring that everyone is carried along and no tribe or section of the state was shortchanged.

Oshimili South PDP Holds Congress, Elects New Wards’ Executives

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The Ward Congress of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in Oshimili South Local Government Area, Delta State, has been described as unprecedented, following the massive turn out of party members and stakeholders to elect their leaders.

Speaking with journalists, shortly after monitoring the exercise in Wards 7, 6, 4, 11, 10, 5, 9 etc of the local government area, the Chairman of the party in the area, Ogbueshi Dada Okonji, who monitored the exercise with the Chairman of Oshimili South Local Government, Chief Obi Kelvin Ezenyili, said that he was delighted with the outcome of the exercise.

According to him, the congress was peaceful and well-embrace by the PDP members, who came out massively in the various wards to elect their leaders, adding that the outcome spoke volume of the party’s disposition towards democracy and the need to allow the peoples’ will to prevail.

He commended party members for maintaining decorum throughout the exercise, saying that he was personally impressed by the outcome and comportment of participants who exercised their franchise without reservation, just as he congratulated those who were elected in the various wards.

Ogbueshi Okonji used the opportunity to commend the state Governor, the Rt. Hon. Sheriff Oborevwori, for ensuring continuity in development of Oshimili South local government area as initiated by the former Governor Ifeanyi Okowa.

He assured the support of the people towards the administration of Rt. Hon. Sheriff Oborevwori, adding that the governor deserved kudos for his developmental strides across the state.

Speaking to journalists at Ward Six, Hon. Chibuzor Uwaje said that the exercise was peaceful an charged the elected executive members not to see themselves as gods but to be ready to serve and carry everybody along.

At Ward Nine, a party leader, Mr. Tobechukwu Okonkwo, while celebrating the outcome of the exercise, commended the leadership of the party at all levels for the processes adopted in the congress.

Also at Ward Five, Hon. Taju Isichei described the exercise as excellent and well-organised to satisfy all interests, and also commended party leaders for their efforts.

At the various wards, the former executives were duly dissolved through a motion before the election of new executives in an exercise supervised by the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC)

Gbandi Slams Idris Over Political Dishonesty

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The National Deputy Chairman (Diaspora Engagement) of the African Democratic Congress (ADC) and senatorial candidate for Delta North in the 2023 general election, Hon. Dr. Kenneth Chibuogwu Gbandi, has totally condemned the defection of the member representing Ijumu/Kabba-Bunu Federal Constituency in the House of Representatives, Salman Idris from ADC to the All Progressives Congress (APC).

Gbandi made this known in a press release made available to The Hill Nigeria.

He likened Idris defection to Judas Iscariot, stating that he had betrayed the Party and electorates who in confidence of his effective representation gave him their votes under the flagship of ADC during the general election, for his personal gain.

While describing Idris action as a stark act of political dishonesty, Gbandi called that he resigns, contest again under the platform of APC and be strip off his title as ‘honorable’ as he had failed the people of his constituency and the public who entrusted so much confidence in him.

In a powerful message to the media, Gbandi announced that Salman Idris’ name has been added to a growing list of political turncoats who should be removed from office. He called for a robust recall initiative led by ADC Youths and the ADC Diaspora Network, in collaboration with the people of goodwill in Kogi State, to ensure that Idris is held accountable for his actions. This recall initiative, he said is not just about one politician but about sending a clear message that such betrayals will not be tolerated.

He harped on the need for political accountability, integrity and a broader struggle for the soul of Nigerian democracy, Gbandi said he and his supporters will mobilize to reclaim the mandate given to the ADC, adding that the political landscape must be cleansed of those who treat public office as a mere stepping stone for personal advancement at the expense of the electorate’s trust.

While calling on the Speaker of the House, Abbas Tajudeen to declare Idris’ seat vacant, he said failure to do that, will amount to his setting a dangerous precedent that could encourage further political betrayals and undermine the stability of party politics in Nigeria and also placing the integrity of Nigeria’s democracy is under threat.

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