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DTSG Takes Stringent Measures On Violators Of Ecology Law

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Delta State government has issued a directive to curtail unregulated dredging activities across the state.

The Commissioner for Environment, Mr Jamani Tommy Ejiro, made this known during a press briefing with Journalists on the devastating impact of dredging activities in the State.

He said the Governor, Rt. Hon. Sheriff Oborevwori, in alignment with the M.O.R.E. Agenda, which prioritizes environmental sustainability, has directed the Ministry to immediately implement the mandatory registration of dredging sites and submission of Environmental Impact Assessments (EIA) to the Ministry of Environment within one week of this notice; immediate shutdown of illegal dredging sites operating without a valid EIA, ban on dredging activities near bridges and other critical infrastructure across the state; ban on dredging activities in residential areas to protect the health and safety of our people and also the ban on the haulage of wet sand or sand transported without cover by tippers within the state.

According to him, although the state is blessed with an abundance of natural resources, including rich biodiversity, fertile lands, and pristine waterway, but reckless and unregulated dredging activities across the state have become a significant source of environmental degradation.

He said the activities threaten the lives and livelihoods of our people, the integrity of critical infrastructure, and the sustainability of our ecosystem.

The Commissioner said the unregulated dredging of sand and other materials has led to an environmental crisis, manifesting in degradation of water quality and increased turbidity.; harm to aquatic life and destruction of natural habitats; increased flooding, land subsidence, and erosion; health risks from contaminated dredge spoil; loss of fertile lands and decreased property values and damage to critical infrastructure, including roads and bridges, resulting in costly maintenance.

While frowning at the dredgers disregard to the state Ecology Law of 2006, the Commissioner said it would no longer be tolerated as the Special Compliance Monitoring Team set up by the Ministry, will from Monday, January 13, 2025. ensure strict enforcement of the directives

He urged traditional rulers, community presidents-general, and youth leaders to support the government by reporting illegal dredging activities in their areas to the Ministry of Environment or the nearest police station.

“Your collaboration is crucial in safeguarding our environment for future generations, as our people are the first casualties of any environmental hazards resulting from these activities”. He said.

He called on the Nigerian Police and other security agencies to assist in the effective implementation of these directives, adding that the government was not against legitimate business activities but insists that all operations be conducted responsibly and in compliance with the law.

Jamani said the indiscriminate commercialization of dredged sand—whether from rivers, lakes, swamps, or other water bodies—driven by inordinate ambition and greed, must be discouraged to protect the people and the environment.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

EKO Project of Pragmatism Echoes Beyond Oko Community

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By Patrick Ochei

EKO now in our local political parlance is an acronym for Ezenyili Kelvin Obi Ph.D, native of Oko Community, born and brought up in Asaba and today, he is the Chairman of Oshimili South Local Government. The name EKO is not accidental; though young and newly minted in the last few years, it has continued to resonate force, pragmatism, resilience, doggedness and performance in the actual sense of it.

On Monday the 23rd day of December in the year 2024, the young Council Chairman inaugurated his newest project in the series – The Oko Event Centre at Oko Amakom for his people of Oko kingdom in Oshimili South Local Government Area of Delta State. The project is christened EKO Project and it has so much to impact in the lives of Oko people, being a people oriented project.

The inauguration ceremony drew men and women of high political stature from within and beyond Oshimili South, who gathered in their number to witness an Executive milestone in the administration of local government system.

The ultra modern Event Centre was inaugurated by the amiable First Lady and wife of Delta State Governor, Her Excellency Deaconess Tobore Oborevwori. The First Lady who has founded the “You Matter Foundation” dazzled her audience with her beautiful speech which focused more on eulogizing the performing young Chairman, Hon. Chief Ezenyili Kelvin Obi Ph.D, whom she said, had continued to draw inspiration from the MORE Agenda of her husband.

Like we say in our local parlance, “The woman finished work”; meaning no wonder she became the choice of EKO to commission this particular project that touched his people’s heart.

Oborevwori did not only inaugurate the multi million naira ultra modern Event Centre, tastefully and exquisitely built with fanciful exterior and interior designs that would have left visitors wondering how EKO conceptualized it and got the money to execute it; but she also supervised the empowerment of 500 Oshimili Southerners with #50 million and of course, those that shared 250 bags of 50kg rice.

Another marvelling aspect of this EKO of a personality, is that this is not the first of this kind of project within the three years and half that he has held sway as the Number One Oshimili South Council citizen.

In his first term, EKO mobilized fund when other of his counterparts were still loafing around in search of funding solutions, and he transformed the Executive and Legislative Complexes of the Council to something only seen in western world. He didn’t stop there, he went ahead to build an ultra modern Ogwa Ukwu Ahaba, not minding the prevailing local politics of that time in Asaba.

That singular initiative changed the political mindset of the people of Asaba, nay Oshimili South, prompting a sudden change of the old order where no individual becomes Oshimili South Council Chairman a second time. The sing song that then became the tune and rhythm within Oshimili South was, ‘no vacancy in the Council’, it was just EKO for EKO.

Interestingly, the movement for an EKO second term in office was championed by the former Asagba of Asaba, HRM Obi (Prof) Chike Edozien CFR, who even conferred on the young chap, the title of the “IKEMBA OF AHABA”. He said then, that no politician who had ever administered Oshimili South Local Government, had touched Asaba people positively the way Hon. Ezenyili Kelvin Obi did with the transformation of Ogwa Ukwu Ahaba (central meeting point of the Asaba people), including market rehabilitations and environmental beautification.

Perhaps, this same scenario repeated itself in Oko community on Monday 23rd December, 2024, during the project inauguration, where the Akor of Oko kingdom and his cabinet, also conferred the title of “IKEMBA OF OKO” on Hon. Ezenyili Kelvin Obi Ph.D.

The young man EKO has just become the cynosure of all eyes in the politics of Delta State and even beyond. He has become a highly sought after political leader, loved by all shades of politicians without sentiments attached and a pride to the PDP, being one of those vibrant youngsters giving the party some sort of relevance and respite in terms of deliverables.

At the inauguration in Oko, also was the Deputy Governor, Sir Monday Onyeme in attendance. It was also that serious that the Member representing Ika Federal Constituency, Rt. Hon. Victor Nwokolo was there too, and same as Member representing Ndokwa East Constituency and Deputy Whip of the State House of Assembly, Hon. Prince Emeka Osamuta was there in company of his colleague and Member representing Oshimili South Constituency, Hon. Bridget Anyafulu.

Other dignitaries present included the BoT member of the PDP, Chief Ejiofor Onyia, former Speaker of Delta State House of Assembly, Rt. Hon. Peter Onwusanya, Special Adviser on Peace and Conflict Resolution, Chief Edwin Uzor, the popular Oko born businessman and brother to the Council Chairman, Chief Chiedu Ezenyili, former Commissioner for Health, Dr Mordi Ononye, former Special Adviser to the Governor, Chief Tajudeen Isichei (Ikuku), former Council Chairman, Pastor Greatman Chukwuka Obusom, Chief Job and Wealth Creation Officer of the State, Comrade Ifeanyi Egwunyenga, CP Delta State, Mr. Abaniwonda S. Olufemi, Oshimili South CAN Chairman, Bishop Chuks Okonta, Oshimili South PDP Chairman, Ogbueshi Chike Ifesiokwu, Leader and members of the Legislative Arm of Oshimili South Local Government and others too numerous to mention.

Tompolo Hails Mele Kyari at 60, Lauds NNPCL’s GCEO Commitment To Restoration Of Nigeria’s Economic Prosperity 

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…Renews Tantita’s preparedness to partner with NNPCL to raise crude oil production

Chairman of Tantita Security Security Services Nigeria Limited (TSSNL), Chief (Dr.) Government Ekpemupolo, alias Tompolo, has congratulated the Group Chief Executive Officer of the Nigeria National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPCL) Mallam Mele Kyari, on his 60th birthday, today, January 8th.

Tompolo, in a statement issued by his Special Adviser on Media and Communication, Dr. Paul Bebenimibo, on Wednesday, noted that Kyari has “remarkably transformed NNPCL to the acknowledgment and admiration of the doubting Thomases .”

The Ibe-Ebidouwei of Ijaw Nation lauded Kyari for his patriotic and nationalistic zeal, stating that “Mallam Mele Kolo Kyari in a sustained strides has succeeded in putting Nigeria on the path of sustainable growth and development in tandem with the development blueprients and economic recovery plans of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu as carefully emunciated in the Renewed Hope Agenda.”

The Ijaw leader recalled that the then Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation (NNPC) was in comatose before Kyari was drafted in on rescue mission, adding that the sucess stories recorded by the company under his supervision had received widespread accolades by all relevant stakeholders.

Specifically, Tompolo commended Mele Kyari for ensuring that two of the nation’s refineries in Warri and Port-Harcourt were brought back to life.

“This has led to the unlocking of a total refining capacity of 117,000 barrels per day (bpd) with the operational take-off of both the Warri and Port Harcourt refineries in November and December 2024, respectively.

“The Port Harcourt refinery, which resumed production on November 26, 2024, after extensive rehabilitation, currently operates at 70 per cent, thus accounting for 42,000 barrels per day capacity while the Warri refinery restarted operations on Monday, December 30, 2024, at 60 per cent capacity, translating to 75,000 barrels per day.”

“This revival is expected to enhance Nigeria’s energy security and reduce reliance on imported refined products, marking a significant step in the country’s refining sector transformation,” Tompolo said in the congratulatory message issued by Bebenimibo.

Similarly, Tompolo, whose company, TSSNL, is the main actor in the war against crude oil theft and other sharp practices associated with petroleum products in the Niger Delta, appreciated the dexterity, focus, commitment and encouragement of Mele Kyari in the battle to rescue the nation’s economic mainstay from the grip of the saboteurs.

“When the production of crude oil was threatened, you responded with unwavering resolve and developed right security architecture, which culminated in the involvement of non-state actors, including TANTITA, in the task of policing oil pipelines and tackle crude oil theft and establishment of the state-of-art command and control centre.”

“These bold collaborative efforts curbed crude oil theft and sabotage.”

“It’s to your credit that you evolved, restructured from the dysfunctional NNPCL to a profit-making model, using sanity and efficiency as the watchwords towards steady increase and consequential unimaginable quantum leap in the production of crude oil from the abysmal 600,000ppd to 1.8mbpd.”

“The pointers that the crude oil production is itching towards 2mbpd is the hallmark of your innovative driven-culture.”

“Sir, we celebrate and owe President Bola Ahmed Tinubu and your esteemed self, a load of gratitude for the production level we attained today,” Tompolo further eulogied the virtues of Mele Kyari.

While wishing Mele Kyari a long life in sustained robust health in the task of nation building, Tompolo expressed the consistent and unbreakable collaboration of Tantita with other state and non-actors in the substance of the upward crude oil production trend.

“I, Chief (Dr.) Government Oweizide Ekpemupolo, alias Tompolo, on behalf of the management and staff of Tantita Security Services Nigeria Limited (TSSNL) congratulates the indefatigable GCEO of NNPCL, Mallam Mele Kolo Kyari, on his glorious 60th birthday, today, January 8th, 2025.”

“As we pray the Almighty Allah to continue to grant you sound health, wisdom and strength in the task of nation building, TANTITA seizes this medium to renew its loyalty and commitment to the onerous tasks of sustaining the milestones being recorded under watch.

Govt Is Fully Committed To Restoring Lost Glory Of Warri, Uvwie, Environs In 2025 – Ejinyere

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By Dr. Godwin Orhadahwe_

The Director General of Warri, Uvwie and Environs Special Area Devt Agency, (WUEDA), Hon. Prince Godwin Ejinyere says “the Delta State Government is fully committed to restoring the lost glory of the Oil City in 2025 and beyond.” Hon. Ejinyere stated this on New Year Day in an interview with newsmen at his Orerokpe Country Home.

He said when he took charge of the Agency as the DG a year ago, he was ready to work with his team in line with the More Agenda of the State Governor, Rt. Hon. Elder Sheriff Francis Oborevwori; “and as a Warri Boy, I knew the development needs of the Oil Metropolis and how to restore its lost glory,” he said.

The WUEDA DG noted that all hands were on deck to complete all ongoing projects, and give priority attention to the needs of the residents of WUEDA’s mandate areas. He added that the road and flood control projects started by WUEDA under his watch, had all been completed in record time, and in line with international best practices.

He said although much still remained to be done, however, significant progress had been made, and the Agency was fully committed to the Governor’s resolve to restore the lost glory of the Oil City. He also promised that more projects would be completed before the end of 2025.

The Director General of WUEDA noted that the Agency had used swamp buggies to open up blocked waterways in the Metropolis, while many communities in the City which were hitherto disconnected by swamps had been connected with short bridges or culverts, courtesy of WUEDA.

In his words, “We are not in rivalry with other agencies but we are doing our beat to complement Govt’s efforts to bring the Oil City back to its glorious old days; we want to deliver on our corporate mandate, in line with the More Agenda of Governor Sheriff Oborevwori.”

Prince Ejinyere said he would soon meet with the Chairman of Uvwie Local Govt and his Warri South Local Govt counterpart to map out modalities on how to stop the ugly cycle of cleaning and re-dumping of wastes into drains or unauthorized public places, stressing that “residents must know that no part of the Oil City is a dump site.”

He warned residents who indiscriminately dump refuse to block drainage channels, and also those who connect their sewage to open street gutters causing public health hazards to desist forthwith or face severe sanctions according to law, to serve as a deterrent to other offenders.

According to the DG, “We are committed to cleaning up and also protecting the City’s landscape from being degraded, in spite of stiff resistance from some quarters. We shall embark on the beautification of some strategic city locations through the planting of flowers before the end of this year.”

The WUEDA DG then thanked the Governor, Rt. Hon. Elder Sheriff Oborevwori for his unwavering support for the Agency, which had led to the feats already achieved. He reassured residents of the Metropolis that more roads, drainage channels, bridges or culverts would be constructed and completed this year.

He, however, urged all residents of the City to help sustain the success recorded by Govt, by stopping the indiscriminate dumping of wastes in gutters/unauthorized places, urging them to register with PSPs towards achieving effective waste management in the City.

Report by the Media Dept of WUEDA

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Oborevwori’s Rising Political Profile Good For Delta – Bureau Chief

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..Says good politics drives development, economic prosperity

Director-General of Delta State Bureau for Communications and Orientation, Dr Fred Latimore Oghenesivbe, has said that Deltans, and indeed Nigerians are excited about the rising political profile of the state governor, Rt Hon Sheriff Oborevwori, the Ukodo of Okpe Kingdom, South-South Nigeria.

Dr Oghenesivbe’s assertion is contained in his New Year goodwill message to the Governor on Wednesday and made available to newsmen, describing him as a mesmerizing political celebrity, and a pragmatic leader who is in the fast lane to the mountain top of his political career, and service to humanity.

The Bureau Chief noted that governor Oborevwori has become a super bride in national politics, occasioned by his detribalized leadership quality, nationalistic agenda through political bridge building, and for his enviable good governance strides revealed in the ongoing implementation of the MORE Agenda.

Dr Oghenesivbe, a long standing ally of the governor, stated that all well-meaning Deltans are consciously proud of Oborevwori’s monumental achievements in less than two years in office, pointing out that year 2025 will mark a significant mile stone in history as the governor mounts mega projects that would make his detractors to celebrate him.acroas the three senatorial districts.

He said governor Oborevwori’s rising political and leadership profile prompted some social media influencers to overzealously predict his unconfirmed move to navigate to the major opposition party in the state, pointing out that such political permutations clearly acknowledged governor Oborevwori as an achiever, a consummate leader, and an attractive political bride.

Dr Oghenesive’s construct as captured in his new year goodwill message to his Boss, the Governor, resonates with foreseeable unique political moments and developments in year 2025, urging the governor to sustain the trajectory of good governance and national political bridge building to Advance Delta beyond 2027.

“It is an open secret that you are led of God. You are God’s project, judging from your victory in 38 Court cases to become governor of Delta State.

“God shall continue to lead you through the right direction as we navigate into another electioneering year 2027.

“Your rising political profile is good for Delta State, and for our people. Good politics enhances development and prosperity.

“Happy New and Prosperous Year 2025 to you and Delta first family. May the good Lord, Jesus Christ of Nazareth continue to inspire you to bring about uncommon development to our dear Delta State,” Oghenesivbe prayed.

Utomudo Calls For Support of MORE Agenda

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The Coalition of Isoko Youth Leaders in collaboration with the United Youth Frontier has call on members to keep supporting the MORE Agenda of the Delta State government.

The Coordinator of the United Youth Frontier, Chief Fidelis Utomudo made the call during the end of year Party and award night of the group in Ughelli.

Chief Utomudo while appreciating members of the group for their continuous support to the visions of the state governor, Rt. Hon. Sheriff Oborevwori he thanked them for believing in the Oborevwori’s led administration.

In his welcome address, he said the body as part of effort to give back to the society embarked on various initiatives that made impact in communities across the State.

Chief Utomudo noted that the initiatives were testament of the sheer value of the United Frontier Youth in line with the MORE Agenda.

He revealed that the award was for those who have contributed immensely to the vision of the body and assured that the group will embark on more initiative in 2025.

The Chairman of the Planning Committee, Comr. Freebon Ojobor expressed appreciation to everyone who believed on the formation of the Coalition of Isoko Youth Leaders which is the umbrella of the United Youth Frontier.

He noted that the group is apolitical with the aim of reaching out to the less privilege in the society, empower, sensitize and encourage them.

The event featured presentation of awards to deserving individuals including Dr. Nelson Aluya as well as financial support and distribution of rice to members.

 

Mercy Johnson Celebrates Daughter’s Birthday

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Nollywood star actress, Mercy Johnson has honored her daughter, Purity Okojie, on her 12th birthday.

She took to her social media handle to shared an emotional message on Instagram, where she described her as “Mummy’s Bestie”, expressing her immense love and gratitude for her firstborn.

The Nollywood Actress described motherhood as a privilege and a blessing.

Her post stared reactions from her Fans and followers on the comment section as they sent in their birthday wishes for celebrant.

Commissioner For Women Affairs Dies

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The Commissioner for Women Affairs in Bayelsa State, Mrs. Elizabeth Bidei has passed on.

This was disclosed in a statement issued by the Commissioner for Information, Orientation, and Strategy, Hon. Mrs. Ebiuwou Koku-Obiyai.

It reads, “Our hearts go out to the bereaved family. Our prayers are with them during this profoundly difficult time of grief”.

“Our sincerest sympathies and prayers are with her loved ones at this difficult time. May they all find comfort in the knowledge that Mrs. Bidei’s life and work had a profound impact on our state and its people”.

“As we mourn Mrs. Bidei, we will dearly miss her and her passion as a dedicated public servant and a loyal party person, who worked tirelessly to promote the welfare and empowerment of women in our state.”

Late Mrs. Elizabeth Bidei, was survived by her husband and children.

 

Scorecard: Oborevwori empowered, supported 250,000 entrepreneurs, MSMEs in 2024 – Oghenesivbe

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…Says more capital projects, Youth empowerment in 2025

Delta State Governor, Rt Hon Sheriff Oborevwori is visibly and steadily fulfilling his 2023 electioneering campaigns promises in all sectors of the state economy, with focus on economic growth and infrastructural development.

The governor through D-CARES programme, Ministry of Women Affairs and State Bureau for Wealth and Job Creation had consciously and deliberately invested billions of Naira to support over 250,000 entrepreneurs who are operating Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises, MSMEs, in the state, but were battling with harsh economic realities due to national economic reforms.

Dr Fred Latimore Oghenesivbe, Director General, Delta State Orientation and Communications Bureau, made the disclosure on Tuesday in Lagos, during a radio public affairs network program, saying that the governor’s intention saved thousands of small businesses from collapsing.

He posited that the governor also assisted security agencies in the area of logistics and other support, wherein he procured, equipped and distributed over 40 brand new Toyota Hilux operational vehicles to enhance “Response and Rescue” operations throughout the three senatorial districts, thereby upscaling effective policing and crime prevention.

The Inspector General of Police, IGP Egbetokun commissioned the vehicles in Asaba, before delivery to all security agencies. He also presented a special Award to governor Oborevwori in recognition of his multifaceted assistance to the State Police Command, and other security agencies in the state.

The Bureau Chief assured that with the approved budget of N979billion for year 2025, the governor would expand the scope of mega infrastructure, youth and women empowerment, as well as ensure significant improvement in the funding of educational and sports infrastructure development, among others.

Dr Oghenesivbe further disclosed that improved Urban Renewal, Rural and Riverine mega roads and other infrastructure projects that would open up intra and inter-trade opportunities are contained in the 2025 budget, adding that the budgetary provisions also addressed the upscaling of sociocultural activities, showbusiness/entertainment and tourism potentials in various communities across the state.

The State Communications Bureau Director General, further stated that ongoing construction of three flyovers, pedestrian bridges at DSC roundabout, PTI junction, Enerhen junction up to Marine Gate, and the dualization of Ughelli-Asaba highway and several other ongoing projects across the state; are among some of the remarkable achievements of governor Sheriff Oborevwori since assumption of office in 2023.

Dr Oghenesivbe noted that in less than two years of Oborevwori administration, Delta State is fast becoming a mega state, investors first choice destination where citizens and residents, as well as visitors shall continue to enjoy good measure of returns on investments, peace, security and quality social services.

He said governor Oborevwori ensured that under the Realistic Reforms component in his MORE agenda, local and foreign investors enjoys good measure of tax rebate/holidays, ease of doing business without unnecessary bureaucratic bottlenecks, voluntary repatriation of profits on investments, so as to fast track economic growth, Direct Foreign Investment, FDI, while urging investors to take advantage of these attractive incentives.

Oghenesivbe revealed that the governor made special provision of over N2 billion for special projects in each of the 25 local government areas of the state, to fasttrack socioeconomic and infrastructural development in communities, towns and villages, adding that governor Oborevwori is the first governor to have made such budgetary provisions for local governments since the creation of the state.

“Our indefatigable governor, Rt Hon Sheriff Oborevwori has performed creditably in less than two years in office. He’s going to do More, and remain focused to deliver quality dividends of democracy to our people in Delta State.

“His economic reforms are yeilding tremendous results. There are no bureaucratic bottlenecks for investors in Delta State. The ease of doing business is high and shall be sustained.

“The governor and his economic team introduced tax rebates and other attractive incentives to boost economic growth through Direct Foreign Investment, Public-Private Partnerships and other multifaceted strategies.

“There are mega projects ongoing in Delta State. Three flyovers and pedestrian bridges are being constructed. Construction giant, Julius Berger Nigeria Plc is handling the projects. There are other projects that have been completed and commissioned by this administration, soanynod them, and counting.

“The dualization of Ughelli-Asaba highway and several other ongoing projects across the three senatorial districts are some of the legacies of Oborevwori administration, and we deeply appreciate the governor for driving uncommon economic growth, prosperity and infrastructural development in the state.

“With the approved N979 billion budget for year 2025, the governor is poised to sustain youth and women empowerment, upscale mega infrastructure and socioeconomic development, approve additional financial support to boost small scale businesses that yould drive economic growth and prosperity for our people.

“Delta has never had it this good in terms of prudent, transparent and meticulous management of state resources, wherein governor Oborevwori saved over 200billion in operating cost on projects. Contractors and suppliers are paid as at when due, more debt and peomototion arrears accommodation under this administration.

“Since he took over the mantle of leadership as governor of Delta State, over N160billion has been paid, out of the inherited state debt of over N400bilion. And in all of these, the governor did not borrow a penny from any bank or financial institution, home or abroad, and does not intend to do so in 2025.

“Permit me to say that Delta is blessed with a God-fearing, and a visionary governor, who is determined to prudently use the state resources to upscale development, create jobs and wealth for our people without mortgaging our collective future via debts and misappropriation of public funds.

“He’s the first governor since the creation of Delta State to allocate over N2 billion to each of the 25 local government areas, for infrastructure and socioeconomic development, as can be seen in the 2025 approved state budget.

“Governor Oborevwori is a pragmatic leader, and Manager of resources par excellence, and we give God all the Glory,” Oghenesivbe added.

Issele-Uku King Confers Ikedi-Uge And Uvie-Uge Chieftaincy Titles On American Based Couple From Ufoegbune’s Dynasty

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By Patrick Ochei

The highly revered monarch of Issele-Uku Kingdom and member of the Delta State Council of Traditional Rulers, HRM Agbogidi Obi Nduka JP (MNSE), has conferred very important Palace Chieftaincy Titles on Mr. Onyeabor Ufoegbune and wife, Prof. Mrs. Veronica Ufoegbune in a well adorned Palace ceremony on Monday 30th December, 2024.

Obi Nduka pronounced the man as the “IKEDI-UGE” of Issele-Uku Kingdom, meaning the strength in Issele-Uku Royal Palace while the woman was decorated as the “Uvie-Uge” of Issele-Uku Kingdom, meaning the Beauty or the Honour of Issele-Uku Royal Palace.

Interestingly, the Uvie-Uge is a Bini word but translated in Issele-Uku to mean ‘Ejije Uge’. This is significant because, the female recipient hails from Ogboli village in Issele-Uku, a highly regarded people in the land, being that they hold the title of “Onishe’ of Issele-Uku as well as being special in-laws of the Royal Family.

It may interest you to know that Obi Nduka’s grandfather, Agbogidi Obi Rufus Osemene 111 married from Ogboli village, the beautiful Queen Phoebe Osemene.

Again, Obi Nduka’s father, Agbogidi Obi Henry Ezeagwuna 1 JP, married from Ogboli village, Queen Jelu Ezeagwuna.

More interesting in this historical narrative, is that Agbogidi Obi Nduka JP (MNSE), the wise king of Issele-Uku Kingdom, also married his most beautiful and most adorable wife, Queen Rosemary Chukwudumebi Nduka from Ogboli village.

Against all odds, nothing can ever break the umbilical cord that has already connected the Ogboli people with the Royal Family of Issele-Uku.

However, in his usual calm, bold and mysteriously authoritative nature in traditional matters, Obi Nduka blessed the couple, Ikedi-Uge and Uvie-Uge, praying God Almighty and the Great Ancestors to keep them in good health to continue to do their good works for humanity and Issele-Uku in particular.

Feeling highly honoured as recipients of the king’s traditional recognition, the American based couple returned to their family house at the Late Iyase of Issele-Uku, Chief Isikwei Umemezie Ufoegbune’s compound at Ogbeofu village to celebrate the reception of the milestone Chieftaincy conferment.

At the reception were the creme-de-la-creme of Issele-Uku, both at home and abroad, including visitors from across the world who had gathered to celebrate with the illustrious son and daughter of Issele-Uku Kingdom; and of course, they were sumptuously entertained both in meal and good traditional music.

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