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Gov Oborevwori’s EAC Eulogies Speaker Guwor @ 44

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…Says there’s progressive flow in lawmaking, mutuality in the hallowed chamber

Speaker of Delta State House of Assembly, Rt Hon Emomotimi Guwor, has been described as a detribalized and patriotic Deltan whose leadership prowess in the legislative arm of government has consistently upscaled mutuality and good conduct of lawmaking in the 8th Assembly.

The commendation was contained in a congratulatory message by the Executive Assistant on Communication to Delta State Governor, and Head of the State Orientation Bureau, Dr (Barr) Fred Latimore Oghenesivbe, on the occasion of Mr Speaker’s 44th birthday anniversary celebration on Monday, April 1, 2024 and made available to newsmen.

Oghenesivbe noted that the hallowed chamber has been peaceful and vibrant with robust deliberation, as can be seen form the conduct of legislative business of the state since the inauguration of the 8th Assembly on June 13, last year, and counting.

He said Speaker Guwor’s effective leadership skills, uncommon humility, result oriented team player techniques, transparency and open door policy has unveiled him as a quintessential helmsman of the legislative branch of government determined to contribute meaningfully to the advancement of Delta State and service to humanity.

Oghenesivbe thanked God for the colourful destiny and exemplary life of Speaker Guwor, while wishing him good health, uncommon wisdom and God’s blessings in the years ahead.

“I wish to respectfully join His Excellency, the Governor of Delta State, Rt Hon Sheriff Oborevwori, and the good people of the state to heartily congratulate our amiable and indefatigable Speaker, Rt Hon Emomotimi Guwor, on the occasion of his 44th birthday anniversary celebration.

“Your tenure so far has brought vibrancy, robust deliberations, and has consistently upscaled mutuality in the conduct of legislative business of the state.

“You are indeed a detribalized Deltan, a patriotic Nigerian, who is determined to contribute meaningfully to the rapid development of Delta State.

“The 8th Assembly is making monumental progress as the hallowed chamber remained the best in Nigeria.

“Be blessed today and always, wishing you good health, uncommon wisdom and God’s blessings in your service to humanity and to Delta state,” Oghenesivbe prayed.

The Story Online News Boss Bags Media Merit Excellence Awards

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The Editor-in-Chief of The Story Publishing House, publishers of the The Story cum Chief Press Secretary to the Governorship candidate of the Social Democratic Party (SDP), in the March 18, 2023 election, Kenneth Orusi, has been bestowed with the Media Merit Excellence Awards by the Nigeria Radar Magazine.

The event took place on Thursday 21st March 2024, at the Secretariat of the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC), otherwise known as Labour House, in Asaba, the State capital.

Orusi, who is presently serving his first term as Chairman, Indigenous Correspondents’ Chapel (ICC), Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ), Delta State Council bagged the “Best Constructive Journalist” and “Special Leadership Recognition” Awards as a media practitioner with 14 years experience and Unionist.

One of the awards was presented by the Chairman of the occasion while the other was presented by the Sector Commander, Federal Road Safety Corp (FRSC), Udeme Bassey Eshiet.

The event was organized by Comrade Tony Okwunebe (aka) A1, Publisher/CEO, Nigeria Radar Magazine, to honour journalists in the State who successive governments have failed to recognize despite their efforts at propagating the programmes and policies of government

The award categories include Print Media Individual Awards, Print Media Awards, Electronic Media Awards, Online Media Awards, Special Leadership Recognition, Special Friends/Mentors Awards and Most Inspiring Personalities Award.

In his remarks, Comrade Tony Okwunebe (aka) A1, Publisher/CEO, Nigeria Radar Magazine, disclosed that, recipients of these awards were selected by a 5-man Committee members who were given the assignment in September 2023 to monitor journalists in the state, especially Asaba the Delta State capital.

He stated that the theme for this year’s event is “Politics, Politicians and the challenges of the Journalists in sensational journalism towards nation building”.

He stressed that the topic was carefully chosen to enable us understand the impact of sensational journalism/reportage as well as it’s effects on the masses, especially in this era of politics and politicians who would stop at nothing to use the journalist to achieve some personal selfish interests.

His words: “It is my humble pleasure to welcome everyone seated here to this very special event designed to celebrate Journalists in Delta State through the media merit excellence award organized by the management and staff of Nigeria Radar Magazine. I thank God Almighty for making today a reality.

“In governance, be it Democracy or Military, there are four specific arms: the Executive, the Legislature, the Judiciary and the Media referred to as the fourth estate of the realm or better still, the watch dog.

“Unfortunately, this arm of Government in all areas, be it Federal State or Local Government, has been neglected yet without the media there is nothing done by all other arms of Government that would have been seen or heard.

“In Delta State created since 1991, successive Governments have come and gone with none deeming it necessary to celebrate the Journalists.

“We have always been there for all arms of Government to ensure that the governed get to know the policies and programmes of Government and it’s mantra through our reports.

“We have also been there for the masses, bringing back their plights to the government and to enable the Government reach out to the people.

“This, we have done to the best of our abilities year in year out. We have ensured that our reportage never created friction and uproar between the Government and the people or between the various arms of Government.

“We have done our duties so professionally that even the Government attests to this and as such we deserve commendations from the government”.

“The recipients may not necessarily be the very best but they did their best within the period under review to be selected. It does not also mean that others are not doing their best but in every contest there must be a winner. We are using this ceremony to encourage ourselves to take whatever we are doing seriously. Those found worthy in this year’s award, I say congratulations.

“The Veteran Journalists Award was created to celebrate our veterans who worked hard for the peace and unity we enjoy in Delta NUJ, while the Special Friends/Mentors Awards are for those friends/mentors who guided me during my early days in the media world. Everyone of them played one specific role or the other in my journey to making me who I am today.

“And this is my own little way of appreciating the long lasted friendship and mentorship. I say a big THANK YOU FOR BEING THERE and for all you did back then and now. I remain forever grateful to you. The inspiring Personalities Award are persons I will look at and I’ll say, Yes, I still get hope. I can also be a role model to others”, he said.

NAWOJ Week/2024 International Women’s Day Celebrations: Be Your Sister’s Keeper – Sonia Unobunjo Charges Nigerian Women

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By Dorathy Mbasen Uba

The 2024 International Women’s Day celebrated alongside the NAWOJ Delta Media Week was celebrated amidst pomp and pageantry.

Chairperson, Nigeria Association of Women Journalists (NAWOJ), Delta State Chapter, Comrade Sonia Unobunjo has said that women are the ones plotting the downfall of their fellow women and not men as being stipulated; adding that Women must make themselves available for inclusion and urged them to be their sisters’ keepers.

Comrade Sonia stated this on Thursday, 21st March, while speaking at the NAWOJ Media Week/ 2024 International Women’s Day Celebration which took place at the NUJ Press Centre on Mariam Babangida Way, Asaba.

According to her, the two-day event slated for Thursday 21st – Friday 22nd March with the theme “Invest In Women: Accelerate Progress” according to the UN, was adopted to empower and celebrate the women journalists in Delta State on the occasion of the International Women’s Day.

She however said that it was appalling for one to strategize for women inclusion, plan an event for women to brainstorm, interact and impact knowledge but women failed to turn up adding that there have been several calls to stand up for women yet, women do not stand up for themselves and as a result they are not included in the scheme of things.

The NAWOJ Delta Chairperson further said that women ought to sit back and do a rethink about this reoccurring situation which she described as a road trip to failure if women do not wake up from their slumber. She commended committed NAWOJians who had been there through thick and thin, members of the various women groups who find time to attend to women issues, urging them not to relent in the good works with diligence.

In her words, “United Nations is celebrating women but what about the women celebrating themselves? Where is the love for one another, where is the love you want to tell your fellow woman to reciprocate? You just need to wake up. This is a wake up call for all of us. It is just unfortunate that we don’t have most of us here but truth be told that we need to watch each other’s back. We need to be available to contribute to decision making process hence decision to exclude women will be taken on our behalf.

“Regardless of our men, women are the ones that are pulling women down and not men, it the women the men use to undo a fellow woman. I am appealing to you today, woman-to-woman, let women stop plotting the downfall of their fellow women but rather change such narrative to women canvassing, advocating and standing in for women with genuine minds to achieve success,” she said.

On her part, the Zonal Vice President of NAWOJ (Zone F), Mrs Stella Macaulay also enjoined women to ensure they push a better narrative in all that they do in their households, workplaces, business places or wherever they find themselves and learn to hold up the hands of the other person as they are better together so that they can work and achieve their goals.

Speaking on the 17th SDGs, (Building Partnership for Executive for Achieving the Goals), Mrs Macaulay, who is also the Coordinator, Stand Up For Women Society, Delta State Chapter said the organization has partner NAWOJ to ensure that they lend their voices to the international women’s day celebration.

She further advised women to be better mentors by passing down the knowledge and skills they have acquired unto their subordinates instead of hoarding it and not make the celebration an annual event where they can come and go but always take something away from every gathering to enhance themselves.

“This 2024 topic says: Women Inclusion: Accelerate Progress, so how do we become part and parcel of the system? In political sphere, we are wearing uniforms customized, we are outside singing, we are outside clapping, we are outside sharing rice, we are outside sharing one – one thousand, we are outside fighting and multiple decisions that would affect you and I are being taken in the upper chambers.

She said out of the 27 legislative members of the Delta State House of Assembly, there were just two women adding that it was a wake up call for all women to lend their voices for the women journalists to have the means of propagating the women gospel to push a better narrativie of the woman.

The Coordinator of Working Fingers International Organization, who is also a UN representative in Delta State, Mrs. Eris Ebi, while delivering her goodwill message revealed that the theme of the 2024 international women’s day as organized by the Delta State Ministry Women Affairs, “Count Her In: Accelerating Gender Equality Through Economic Empowerment” was a clarion call for more women to get involved in governance and be prepared to be involved in main leadership positions rather than fighting each other.

In her goodwill message the South South representative of Medical Women Association of Nigeria, (MWAN), Doctor Urenma urged women to consciously take care of their mental health and be there for each other.

In his goodwill address, which he described as “Moving Forward at All Odds” Chairman, Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ), Delta State Council, Comrade ChurchiIl Oyowe noted that he has always been a firm believer in the philosophy that only one person can change the world.

According to him, “If you are waiting for everybody to be carried along you will fail in your purpose in life. People want to see how well you can show determination to forged ahead so that they can tag along, you may not necessarily carry them along.

“Today, we have witnessed a huge success, I have been to other states, i have seen how women organized themselves and how men tagged on. I have seen comradeship in them. But what has happened here today shows that there is doggedness in the NAWOJ leadership led by Comrade Sonia Unobunjo; against all odds, we saw movement.

He charged the leadership of NAWOJ to keep the flag flying against all odds, even if she cannot walk, she should crawl forward with the mindset that everybody cannot walk with her at her pace. Hence, she should never allow her pace to die down but to continue to walk ahead so that others will see her progress and tag along.

The NAWOJ Media Week/International Women’s Day was classified into two parts _ day one and two (Lectures, and Gala night), both of which were full of mind-blowing activities including paper presentations, skills acquisition for women empowerment, and a visit to the old childless old widows home, which was crowned with a dinner/gala night.

While the first day of the event was packed with lots of interesting activities including a symposium presented by Barr. Franca Eke (ACIARB) UK titled – The Woman Journalist: Competence and Questioning the Status Quo; and the other on Mental Health: Women, the Workplace and Society by Dr. Abigail Adinlofu who charged the women to eat healthy meals, light exercise, take time to rest, and take vacation.

The second half of the day was dedicated to Skills Acquisition for Women Empowerment (Hands on with Women), featuring basic tips on Makeup, Gele, Ankara notepads, Wall arts, Shoes, Beaded key holders, Puffs and Table mats.

Day two started with a visit to the Childless Old Widows Home at Ibusa, where food items , clothes and other materials were presented to the Widows.

Thereafter, a Dinner/Gala Night was held at the NUJ Press Centre as a crowning point of the NAWOJ Media Week/2024 IWD celebration.

Akpovie Preaches Love, Hope At Easter

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The Managing Director/CEO of the Delta Special Economic Zone, Pastor Godwin Akpovie has urged Nigerians to embody love, which is the crux of commemorating the death and resurrection of Jesus Christ.

Akpovie, who stated this in his Easter message stressed that it is a period to reflect on the gift of salvation and the power of faith and hope in surmounting earthly challenges.

As he joins Christians in Delta State, Nigeria and around the world to mark this year’s Easter Celebration; the
boardroom expert harped on the need for everyone to imbibe the virtues of forbearance, forgiveness, kindness, humility, love, peace and patience as demonstrated by Jesus Christ in offering himself for crucifixion.

According to him, “As we celebrate this year’s Easter, I encourage everyone to rededicate themselves to living in peace and oneness.The Easter calls for self-introspection and a renewed commitment in enthroning a better society where love, tolerance, forgiveness, peace and unity continue to reign.

While recognising that Easter is about renewed hope and a glorious future,he urged Deltans to continually support the present administration of Rt. Hon Sheriff Oborevwori for the accelerated realisation of its MORE agenda which is already affecting the socio-economic development of the State positively.

Akpovie Extols Onyeme At 59

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The Managing Director/CEO of the Delta Special Economic Zone, Pastor Godwin Akpovie has felicitated with Delta State Deputy Governor, His Excellency, Sir John Monday Onyeme on the auspicious occasion of his 59th birthday anniversary.

Akpovie in a statement to celebrate Sir John Onyeme on his 59th birthday anniversary, said; “It is with profound joy that I write on behalf of Delta Special Economic Zone Management Company to express very warm felicitations to the Deputy Governor of Delta State.

According to him, the Deputy Governor has shown, consistently, his commitment, dedication and passion to the goal of making Delta State an enviable State in Nigeria.

He added that Onyeme at 59, remains a perfect example of a technocrat who is not only effective in the discharge of his
duties, but has meritoriously contributed and still contributing immensely toward the financial, political growth and stability of the State.

“His records of service and achievements cannot be under-emphasised and have been sources of encouragement for many.

“We remain proud of him and we pray God to grant him good health, strength, and continued service to Him and mankind” the statement read.

Delta Remain Peaceful For Investments, Tourism – Dr Latimore

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…Says Orientation Peace Ambassadors to be constituted in 25 LGAs

Head of Delta State Orientation Bureau, (DSOB), Dr Latimore Oghenesivbe, has again assured Nigerians, local and international investors that Delta State is still the safest destination for multifaceted investments, despite the recent unfortunate killings in Okuama community in Ughelli South Local Government Area of the state.
Oghenesivbe gave the assurance while speaking to heterogeneous audience as guest on a national radio network in Lagos, on Wednesday, saying that the state governor, Rt Hon Sheriff Oborevwori, has demonstrated unblemished leadership capacity, as can be seen from his strategic handling of the crisis, which earned him commendations from well meaning Nigerians and constituted authorities, home and abroad.
He noted that the Okuama community incident took everyone by surprise because there were no traces of physical clashes which would warrant such killings, adding that in February this year, the state government mediated and resolved the conflict between Okuama and Okoloba communities resulting in the signing of a peace accord.
Oghenesivbe, who is also the Executive Assistant on Communications to Governor Sheriff Oborevwori of Delta State, said the swift intervention by the State governor underscored his proactive responses to issues and matters of public interest to enhance peace and security in Delta State, saying that peace is priceless and that it stimulates economic growth and development.
He further assured that the State Orientation Bureau shall unveil what he called “Orientation Peace Ambassadors” to be constituted in the entire twenty five local government areas, adding that the OPA members will be saddled with the responsibility of preaching the gospel of peace and peaceful coexistence in their localities and report perceived or foreseeable grave conflicts that may breach public peace, destruction of lives and properties.
Oghenesivbe disclosed that governor Oborevwori is taking appropriate steps to bring about meaningful development that would continue to create robust opportunities for all Deltans as encapsulated in his MORE agenda currently being implemented in all sectors of the state economy, while commending him for his giant strides in good governance since assumption of office, especially in the area of conflict resolution, peace building, infrastructure projects and prudent management of state resources for the benefit of all Deltans.
He posited that construction giant, Julius Berger Nigeria Plc, has since mobilized to site to ensure timely completion of mega flyovers and pedestrian bridges at DSC Roundabout, PTI junction, Effurun Roundabout and Enerhen junction up to Marine Gate, to upscale commercial and economic activities, pointing out that experienced contractors are also very busing on site to complete the Ughelli-Asaba dualization roads, underground water tunnels in Delta North, Delta Central and Delta South Senatorial Districts of the state, among others.
The communication strategist to Delta State Governor further disclosed that the 2022/2023 student bursary payment is ongoing, and that the state government recently launched the Tertiary Institutions Students Insurance Programme, TISIP, through the State Contributory Health Commission under the leadership of Dr Isaac Akpoveta, to enable students of Delta State origin access quality healthcare in the state, while arrangements are being made to ensure that same is available to Delta students across the country.
“The Okuama community killings came to us as rude shock. Nobody perceived it coming, because the governor, Rt Hon Sheriff Oborevwori and the state government brokered peace between Okuama and Okoloba communities in February, this year.
“There were no reported cases of fresh crisis between the two communities involving the open use of arms. The incident was dramatically swift, barbaric and very davastatimg.The governor was perplexed and immediately commenced strategic efforts to resolve the crisis. He did wonderfully well to the admiration of well meaning Nigerians within outside Nigeria.
“Normalcy is gradually being restored, and I can tell you for free that Delta State is still the safest destination for multifaceted investments and tourism in Nigeria. The MORE agenda is on course, it’s a moving train that would eventually get to destination, by the grace of God.
“We are not yet where we want to be, but we shall get there through the instrumentality of the MORE agenda of governor Sheriff Oborevwori. His good governance strides are visible across the state and our people are very happy with his result oriented leadership style.
“Huge infrastructure projects are ongoing in Delta, and the governor is not resting on his oars to turn every part of Delta to construction sites. Delta State is moving forward.
“On our part at the State Orientation Bureau under my leadership, we are crafting new innovations to effectively project the policies, programmes and achievements of governor Oborevwori, and we shall consistently deliver on our assigned responsibilities; creating desired awareness that would reshape the consciousness of our people to see themselves as co-labourers with the governor by performing their civil responsibilities.
“We shall unveil ‘Orientation Peace Ambassadors, OPA’ at local government levels to collaborate with the Bureau in peace building and peaceful coexistence sensitization campaigns to complement government efforts in those area.
“OPA members shall also report foreseeable or emerging conflicts capable of infringing on public peace, so that such unpleasant developments can be quickly addressed and resolved,” Oghenesivbe said.

Christian Pilgrimage Will Experience Spiritual Rejuvenation– Bishop Adegbite

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The Executive Secretary Nigerian Christian Pilgrim Commission, Bishop Stephen Adegbite has said that Pilgrimage under his watch would certainly experience rejuvenation.
He disclosed this on Tuesday, March 26, 2024 while playing host to the executive members of the Women Wing of the Christian Council of Nigeria who paid him a courtesy visit at NCPC Corporate headquarters, Abuja.
He expatiated that Pilgrimage would no longer be a jamboree, rather it would be spiritually rejuvenated and fulfilling.
The NCPC boss maintained that NCPC mandate goes beyond pilgrimage as peace is also embedded as part of the Commission’s focus. He posited that it is only where there is peace, there would be development. According to him, “we will ensure we have peace among ourselves and interfaith”.
He assured the Christian mothers that he would leave a lasting legacy in NCPC. His words, ” we are going to leave an indelible marks in the sands of time”.
He further emphasized that the country needs prayer, prayer for Mr President and prayers for all our leaders in authority.
He emphatically affirmed that it is a new dawn for christian pilgrimage in Nigeria and a new beginning for NCPC.
He described the Christian Council of Nigeria as a dogged faithful Christian body , highly resilient who would never accept defeat no matter the situation.
He pledged his support for them, especially in advancing the cause of Christian women in Nigeria.
Earlier, the National President of the Women Wing of the Christian Council of Nigeria, (CCN), Rev. Mrs Uzoaku Williams acknowledged that the NCPC boss has been a formidable member of CCN. She described his appointment as a well deserved one
She explained that he had done very well in interfaith harmony in Nigeria and has made history as the first member of CCN to occupy the exalted position of the Executive Secretary of NCPC.
The National President Also affirmed that considering the rich pedigree of the NCPC helmsman, she had no iota of doubt that his tenure would be impactful.

DTSG Sues For Peace Amongst Uvwie, Okere Urhobo Kingdom

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Special Adviser to the Delta State governor on Peace Building and Conflict Resolution, Chief Edwin Uzor, has ascribed peace building as key towards the development of any state or nation.

Uzor  stated this during  a  peace meeting with stakeholders from Uvwie, Okere- Urhobo of Uvwie and Warri South Local Government in Warri.

He said no state  can strive towards development in an atmosphere of rancor, hence the need for peaceful coexistence.

While calling for respect of traditional rulers and constituted authorities in any kingdom, the Special Adviser said the state government would not condone any form of disrespect of the leader.

Uzor charged them to settle any disagreement or lingering problems.

The Special Adviser  charged the traditional rulers to call together the five constituent heads of the communities so as to ensure peace in the community.

He advised them to withdraw  their case in court and reunite so as to show respect to the traditional rulers.

He also appealed to all the youths to move out from their various divides and come under the President General.

On his part the President General of Okere Urhobo Kingdom, and Vice Chairman of all the 24 Urhobo Kingdom, Rev Canon David Otefieyan, expressed satisfaction in the judgement of Chief Uzor, which has helped in fostering peace amongst the aggrieved.

The President General promised that they would continually live in harmony after the peaceful resolution by Chief Uzor.

In another development, Chief Edwin Uzor frowned at the collection of ‘deve’ when he met with representatives of Odion Urhobo and Odion Itsekiri communities in Warri South Local Government Area of the state.

Uzor  warned them to desist from the ‘deve’ approach, whereby from people renovating and maintaining their houses, adding that anyone caught in the act would face the full wrath of the law.

He said the act was not a healthy situation and a shameful one, hence they should stop it.

He said the Oborevwori’s administration hold a zero tolerance for such acts and it should be maintained.

 

 

We Would Not Support Violence In Delta State, Says Says Non Indigene Chairman, Arewa Leader

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Delta State, Chairman of Non – indigene Association, Sir Bernard Agazuma has expressed displeasure in the recent clash between Hausa bike riders and task force officers in state.

Agazuma made this known while speaking with our reporter in Asaba, the state capital.
He said as a people that have received so much hospitality from the state government unlike other states across the country, they cease to indulge in anything that would cause chaos in the state.

Agazuma while assuring Deltans of peace in the state said, going forth thorough investigations would be made to ensure that no northerner engage in any dispute with the state government.

He added that since the incident, he has taken bold step to patrol alongside other arewa community leaders to search for persons perpetrating anarchy in the state.
According to him, the only way to resolve any conflict was to dialogue, hence the way they will go.
Frowning at the act, the Special Adviser to the state governor on youth mobilisation in non indigene, Mr Yusuf Musa, said the destruction of government properties by the bike riders was very wrong.
Musa said notifying the arewa leaders to express their grievance would have been a better option.
On his part, the Arewa Youth leader, Mr Salisu Garuba condemned the act, adding that he was not in any way in support of it.
Garuba however, assured Deltans of a peaceful coexistence as many of them had no other place to go than the state that had sheltered them and some of their fore fathers.
He said it was unfortunate that many of them were not Hausas but persons who were privileged to speak the language.
The Arewa Youth leader promised Deltans of taking bold steps to dish out the perpetrators of the act, as he would not be a party to whatever will bring trouble to the state

Oborevwori Repositioning Health Sector For Quality Service Delivery – Latimore

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Oborevwori Repositioning Health Sector For Quality Service Delivery – Latimore

…As Orientation Bureau partners DSPHCDA on Human Papillomavirus vaccination awareness

The Chief Executive Officer of Delta State Orientation Bureau, DSOB, Barrister Latimore Oghenesivbe, has said that the state governor, Hon Sheriff Oborevwori remained committed to repositioning the health sector for quality service delivery as encapsulated in his MORE agenda.

He made the assertion on Wednesday in Asaba, the state capital, when the functioning Executive Director of Delta State Primary Health Care Development Agency, DSPHCDA, Dr Paul Yinkore, State World Health Organisation, WHO, and UNited Nation Children’s Funds, UNICEF partners, paid him advocacy visit in his office.

Oghenesivbe said under Realistic Reforms in the governor’s MORE agenda, much has been done to improve healthcare delivery to all Deltans, while commending governor Oborevwori for approving recruitment of additional medical doctors and health workers who hitherto migrated overseas for greener pastures.

He posited that the Tertiary Institutions Students Insurance Program has commenced to provide quality healthcare for students of Delta State origin across the country, saying that State is the first in Nigeria to initiative and implement such gigantic student health scheme.

Oghenesivbe who is also the Executive Assistant on Communications to Governor Oborevwori, told WHO, UNICEF and DSPHCDA officials present at the meeting, that governor Oborevwori’s practical efforts in upgrading hospital facilities prompted the recent approval of over N3 billion for the procurement and installation of new hospital equipment for general hospitals across the three senatorial districts.

He pointed out that the state primary health care development agency is already benefiting from the ongoing state government efforts to strengthen and enhance quality and affordable healthcare services in Delta State, and that Delta will soon become a major hub for medical tourism in Nigeria.

The State Orientation Bureau helmsman assured Dr Yinkore and his team, as well as the WHO and UNICEF partners that the State Orientation Bureau shall do the needful in the area of sensitization campaigns to boost public awareness for the human papillomavirus vaccination exercise; due to commence in the Month of May this year, across the twenty five local government areas.

“The state governor has done reasonably well in his efforts to provide equipment and other facilities to boost services to Deltans in the health sector.

“Over N3 billion was recently approved by governor Oborevwori for the purchase of standard hospital equipment for general hospitals in the state. He directed the recruitment of additional doctors and health workers to fill the vacuum created as a result of doctors migration overseas, while the Tertiary Institutions Students Insurance Programme, TISIP, was flagged off recently at Dennis Osadebey University Anwai, Asaba.

“The implementation of the MORE agenda of governor Oborevwori is in top gear, and the State Primary Health Care Development Agenda is also benefiting from the ongoing healthcare projects in the state.

“Cervical cancer in women requires consistent preventive measures, and the human papillomavirus vaccination for girl child of between 9 and 14 years is one of such noble efforts of government and partner agencies to prevent cervical cancer in the state.

“The vaccination exercise is no doubt, a noble effort of DSPHCDA, WHO and UNICEF to prevent the disease and we must work together to enhance that the exercise is successful across the three senatorial districts of Delta Central, Delta North and Delta South, respectively.

“The State Orientation Bureau;under my watch is willing and ready to assist in the area of sensitization campaigns to create desired awareness for the vaccination exercise in the twenty five local government areas of the state.

“The Bureau shall continue to partner with government Ministries, Departments and Agencies, including DSPHCDA, to ensure that the laudable vision of governor Oborevwori is fulfilled for the advancement of the state, as encapsulated in his MORE agenda” Oghenesivbe assured.

Earlier, the Functioning Executive Director of DSPHCDA, Dr Yinkore Paul, disclosed that the Agency decided to pay advocacy visit on the Chief Executive Officer of Delta State Orientation Bureau, DSOB, Dr (Barr) Fred Latimore Oghenesivbe and his management team, to assist them in creating massive public awareness for the human Papillomavirus vaccination exercise expected to commence in May, this year.

He assured Deltans and members of the public that the vaccine is safe, and shall be administered free of charge across the state to any girl child between ages 9 and 14, as well as all indigent citizens, adding that the virus is one of the major causes of cervical cancer in women, which can be prevented through the Papillomavirus vaccination.

Dr Yinkore stated that DSPHCDA is embarking on the exercise with the support of WHO and UNICEF partners, while urging those within the age bracket of nine to fourteen years to avail themselves of the opportunity to safeguard themselves against human papillomavirus, a deadline virus responsible for cervical cancer.

He thanked the head of the State Orientation Bureau, Barrister Fred Latimore Oghenesivbe, for the warm reception and kind hospitality accorded the team, and for the new innovations introduced to strengthen and enhance the multifaceted core mandate of DSOB.

The advocacy visit was attended by the joint management staff of Delta State Orientation Bureau and Delta State Primary Health Care Development Agency, as well as State representatives of the World Health Organisation, WHO, and United Nations Children’s Funds, UNICEF.

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