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Agunwa, Omamuzo, Amanze, Odita, Chile Others Bags De Royal Flame Academy Award

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De Royal Flame Academy has honoured personalities and football players in Delta State.

This was made known during the humanitarian service, talent development of youths and celebration of the fourth anniversary of the football academy in Asaba.

The National Director of Sport of the National Association of All Delta State Students Worldwide, Comrade Royal Idogun said the honour was in recognition towards sports development in the state.

The event which featured a tournament took place at Westend Mixed Secondary School.

After a no win victory in the first half of the game, Emmanuel Chile won the first and only goal few minutes after entering the field for the second half.

Chile while speaking on his inspiration, said his motivation from his zeal to ensure that a winner emerges from the tournament, after seeing the many chances the players were missing in the first half.

According to him, the many trainings he had undergo, was what earned him the victory. He prayed God for mercy and grace to go beyond the local league.

Speaking on his mentor when it comes to football, he said “I look up to Messi and Ronaldo, although I don’t play like them, but I think I like their career so far. So I would like to emulate their career. I have been trying my best. I am a black man and a Nigerian grass root player”.

He commended the organizers of the tournament for the opportunity to be part of the game and help them discover their talent.

In his words, one of the sponsors of the tournament, Evangelist Emamuzo Eugene urged the young football players to always be active in sports activities so as to achieve their dreams of becoming international football players.

While speaking on the award given to him by the organizers of the game, said it would spur him to contribute much more into the lives of the needy persons in the society.

The tournament featured a young active player, Solomon Henry of the Royal football team whose performance at the field was

Solomon called on well meaning Nigeria to help him in realizing his dream in football.

Highlight of the tournament, was the presentation of award of excellence to the President General of Delta Youth Coalition (DYC), Hon. Chibuzor Agunwa; awards to the founder of Omamuzo Eugene foundation, Evang. Omamuzo Eugene; the Managing Director of Five Star restaurant, Mr Mmesoma Dike- Amanze; the Chief Executive Officer of Eagles Destiny Apartment; Prof. Anthony Odita of the department of marketing and entrepreneurship in Delta State University, Abraka and certificates to the best of player of the year, Gift Ossai; highest goal scorer of the year, Chile Ikeduba; best mid fielder of the year, Steven Odeh; the highest assistant of the year, Joshua Ifechukwude; best defensive midfielder, Chiemerie Onah.

Ogwashi Uku Development Association ( ODA) President General Calls For Completion of Town Hall Building

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By Ben Awele Ogbogo

The President General of Ogwashi uku Development Association (ODA)Mr. Patrick Izu Osaamor has appealed to the people of Ogwashi Uku and lovers of Ogwashi Uku to aspire to complete the Ogwashi Uku Civic Centre building come next year 2025.

Mr. Osammor made this known while delivering his welcome speech at this Year Annual Central Conference of the ODA held at Civic center last Thursday, 26 December 2024.

ln the well attended meeting, the PG said the anyone who really loves and care for Ogwashi uku kingdom, must be thinking how to complete the project which he described as Monumental kingdom Edifice.

He used the forum to commend the effort of Prominate Ogwashians and lovers of the town who have contributed immensely towards the building of the town hall and called for more donations in order to complete the building next year.

The President General also commended the Delta State Government for setting up the Panel of Enquiry to look into the Land and Traditional leadership Challenges and urged the people to remain calm and peaceful.

Also speaking during the meeting, the Secretary General, Mr Sunday Elue Adigwe read the Management Report for year 2024.

Among the issues discussed extensively during the meeting include Ogwashi Dam project and the issue of lack of Adequate Educational infrastructures in Primary and Secondary Schools in Ogwashi uku and it’s Outside villages.

The Conference in session also Received Report of Peace and Reconciliation Committee Report set up by the ODA National Executive Council to Interface between the ODA and the Palace.

This year Annual General Conference was attended by Representative from various branches including Abuja, Port Harcourt, Lagos, Asaba, Benin city, Kaduna and other major towns in the Country where Ogwashians Reside.

Also in attendance were Past President Generals, Representative’s of the Ogbes as well as very Important Ogwashi uku personalities.

 

YULETIDE: Oborevwori’s Aide, Umuakpo, Doles Out Rice, Cash Gifts to Delta Residents

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Executive Assistant to the Governor of Delta State, on Education Monitoring, Comrade Ovie Umuakpo, has provided rice, ground nut oil and cash gifts to over 500 households in Aradhe, Ellu and Ovrode communities in Isoko North Local Government Area of the state.

Speaking during the presentation, Umuakpo, said the gesture was to celebrate Christmas and new year with his people and to thank them for their support to the Governor Sheriff Oborevwori administration and the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) over the years.

Umuakpo, who appreciated God for the opportunity to give to his people in the Christmas season, promised to pay for the JAMB registration forms for students from the Ward.

While thanking the people for coming out to receive him and for accepting his gifts, Umuakpo, charged his supporters and the good people of Isoko nation to continue supporting the Governor, Rt. Hon. Sherrif Oborevwori to effectively implement his M.O.R.E. Agenda.

He commended Governor Oborevwori for giving him and other sons and daughters of Ellu/Aradhe/Ovrode Ward, the opportunity  to serve in his government and also lauded Governor Oborevwori for establishing the College of Health Technology in Ovrode.

On his part, Chief Simon Okata, the President-General of Ovrode community, praised the thoughtfulness of Comrade Umuakpo for sharing with his people at a time like this.

His counterpart in Ellu, Chief Humphrey Odhe also thanked Comrade Ovie Umuakpo for his uncommon show of love and kindness to the people.

President-General of Aradhe community, Chief Edward Efekpokpo who was elated with the kind gesture of Comrade Ovie Umuakpo, appealed to all sons and daughters to queue behind him as he continues to advance the cause of the community politically.

Tantita Security Limited MD Bags Community Development Award

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Managing Director of Tantita Security Limited, High Chief Kestin Pondi, has been celebrated for his outstanding contributions to humanity and community development with an Award of Excellence presented during the grand finale of the Kurutie Annual Amafinide Uge Festival.

The prestigious honor was conferred by the Speaker of the Delta State House of Assembly, Rt. Hon. Emomotimi Guwor, on behalf of the Kurutie community. The award highlighted High Chief Pondi’s exemplary dedication to advancing human and community welfare.

Presenting the award, Rt. Hon. Guwor praised High Chief Pondi’s commitment, describing him as a symbol of selfless service whose initiatives have significantly impacted the Kurutie community and its surroundings.

The Amafinide Uge Festival, a vibrant cultural event showcasing Kurutie’s heritage, provided a fitting platform to acknowledge High Chief Pondi and other distinguished individuals for their efforts in improving lives and driving development.

The recognition was warmly received with applause from the audience, solidifying High Chief Pondi’s reputation as a visionary leader whose philanthropic actions continue to inspire positive change across communities.

 

 

 

 

Bureau DG, Oghenesivbe Bags CIISM, National Youth Council Awards

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…To Speak at NIPR Spokespersons Conference next year

Communication Strategist and Director General of the Delta State Orientation and Communications Bureau, Dr Wilfred Latimore Oghenesivbe, is ending 2024 on a high note.

He’s just received two prestigious awards recognizing his professional excellence and dedication to duty.

The Delta State Chapter of the National Youth Council of Nigeria (NYCN) presented him with the Best Performing Communication Strategist Award. This honour acknowledges his valuable contributions to governance in Delta State through result oriented strategic communication models.

Additionally, the Chartered Institute of Information and Strategy Management (CIISM) bestowed upon him Exceptional Leadership Award, ELA. This award celebrates his exceptional professional skills and expertise as a communication strategist and media manager.

He’s also set to receive a Master’s Degree certificate in Mass Communication, specializing in Public Relations and Advertising (PRAD), at the January 13, 2025 convocation ceremony of the University of Lagos, making it the fourth degree from the same University.

Oghenesivbe’s master degree dissertation, “Assessing the Public Relations Credentials and Performance of Presidential Spokespersons in Nigeria’s Fourth Republic,” was highly commended by the National Vice President of NIPR, Prof Emmanuel Dandaura, and will be published in the official website of the Nigerian Institute of Public Relations (NIPR).

He’ll also present his research at the upcoming NIPR Spokespersons Conference in Abuja, a gathering of top class communication and Public Relations experts from all walks of life, including the Honourable Minister of Information, Alhaji Mohammed Idris and the National President of NIPR, Dr. Ike Neliaku.

State Chairman of the National Youth Council of Nigeria, Comrade Kenneth l Okorie, while presenting the Award to Oghenesivbe at the just concluded 5th edition of Delta State Communication Workshop in Asaba, said the council has been profiling the activities and performance of the Bureau Chief from the immediate past administration and had to appreciate his contributions to the development of Delta.

In the same vein, the Registrar of the Chartered Institute of Information and Strategy Management, Dr Adelanke Oyintoke, while presenting the Life Time Achievements Award to Oghenesivbe, at the Nigerian Army Resource Centre, Asokoro in Abuja, described him as a top class communication strategist and effective media manager who has been consistent in upscaling the standard of the profession over the years.

He noted that the Delta State Communication Workshop, an annual capacity building programme is an initiative of Dr Oghenesivbe, saying that the workshop is worthy of emulation by other states in Nigeria, while commending Oghenesivbe for his exceptional professional skills, resilience and hard work spanning over two decades a d counting.

Dr. Oghenesivbe expressed gratitude to God for his accomplishments and recognized the significance of these awards.

He thanked his Boss, the governor of Delta State, Rt Hon Sheriff Oborevwori, for giving him the platform to serve the state and humanity in general, adding that the MORE Agenda is already yielding monumental results for the state, and for all Deltans in terms of socioeconomic and infrastructural development.

He assured that governor Oborevwori’s good governance strides shall be sustained throughout the eight years life span of this administration, while urging citizens and residents in the state, irrespective of political and religious affiliation to continue to support the governor, and align with his genuine intentions to Advance Delta beyond 2027.

Dr Oghenesivbe holds a Professional Doctorate Degree in Information and Media Management Strategy, Masters Degree in Public and International Affairs, Masters Degree in Mass Communication, Postgraduate Diploma in Mass Communication, Diploma in Public Administration, Bachelor of Science Degree in Political Science, LL.B Law Degree, Barrister at Law Postgraduate Certificate, Call to Bar Certificate from the Body of Benchers in Nigeria, and Doctorate Degree in Public Leadership DELSU Business School (inview), among others.

Edojakwa Foundation Takes Road Safety Awareness/Sensitization Campaign To Ughelli

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…Calls For Govt., Organizations To Push policies That Will Increase Safety On Nigeria Roads

…Partners Govt. College Old Students Class Of 1995

The Ambassador Emmanuel Edojakwa Foundation-Safe Roads Initiative (SRI), has on Saturday, December 28, 2024, took its road safety sensitization/awareness campaign in partnership with the Government College Ughelli Old Students Association Class of 1995 to Ughelli, headquarters of Ughelli North Local Government Area, Delta State.

Speaking at the flagging of the event, SRC EM Traikiriowei, Unit Operation Head, Federal Road Safety Corps FRSC, Ughelli Command enlightened pedestrians and motorists on road safety tips and rules, also educate all on how to check the manufactured dates of tyres and other important safety rules. He disclosed that since December 15th, 2024, they have declared zero tolerance on road crashes. While commending the Ambassador Emmanuel Edojakwa Foundation, SRC Traikiriowei, noted that road safety or safety of persons is not the job of only one agency, maintaining that such foundation with the safety interest of the people in heart has just make their hob more easier.

Addressing journalists at the event, Dr. Victor Isodje, who represented Ambassador Emmanuel Edojakwa Foundation, disclosed that the awareness campaign and sensitization on road safety was been organised in partnership with the Government College Ughelli Old Students Association Class of 1995. He stated that though many people make use of the roads daily, but very few are aware of its safety rules hence there are accidents and crashes.

“Statistics of accidents and death in the Ember months are always high as a result of lack of awareness. So we are giving them enlightenments and giving out flyers with road and traffic signs as well as giving motorcyclists aprons.

“Our foundation is also out to support accident victims who may not be able to afford their medical bills, and so we are appealing to government bodies and well meaning individual to also partner with the Ambassador Emmanuel Edojakwa Foundation in order to give and do more for the society especially on the areas of safety”.

Another representative of the Ambassador Emmanuel Edojakwa Foundation, Dr. Mrs. Uyoyoghene Isodje, noted, that the foundation aimed at sensitizing and creating awareness on the importance of road safety especially in the festive period for pedestrians and motorists.

“Our targets is to ensures that all road users like pedestrians, motorcyclists and tricyclists drivers are educated on safety rules especially at these festive period.

“Through such campaigns and awareness creation, we hope to inculcate the consciousness on every road users on how make the road safe for them and others.

” This days we often sees pedestrians crossing major roads without that safety consciousness because of a wrong notion that the rider or the driver is seeing them, so we have created that awareness in them that it is only them that is sane at that moment and if they can imbibed on all safety rules, crashes will be limited to the nearest minimum”.

Dr. Mrs. Uyoyoghene Isodje further disclosed that the foundation is looking forward yo partner with government and organizations that can push policies will benefit and increase safety on our roads, adding that the Ambassador Emmanuel Edojakwa Foundation is also hoping to reach out to accident victims and how to support them in the future.

Highpoints of awareness/ sensitization and reunion programme of the Government College Ughelli Old Students Association Class of 1995 was the distribution of reflective jackets to motorcyclists and the unveiling of a signpost sponsored in partnership with the foundation at the popular Post Road Junction in Ughelli.

Wike, His Sons Pays President Tinubu Christmas Visit

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The Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Barrister Nyesom Wike, alongside his sons yesterday paid President Bola Ahmed Tinubu Christmas at his Lagos residence.

The visit was aimed at discussing on the development of the provided an opportunity for the nation’s capital.

According to a press release from the FCT Minister’s Senior Special Assistant for Public Communication and Social Media, Mr . Lere Olayinka, President Bola Ahmed Tinubu warmly welcomed the minister and his children for a brief meeting during the Christmas holiday

Wike has been making waves as the minister in charge of the nation’s capital, kicking off his tenure with a slew of developmental projects that have garnered praise from stakeholders.

These initiatives are seen as a major step in the right direction, aiming at restoring the capital’s former glory.

Oborevwori Leadership Style Exclusive, Not Comparable To Another – Bureau DG

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…Says state information management council to review activities of governor media aides

Governor Sheriff Oborevwori of Delta State, is focused on Advancing Delta through purposeful and pragmatic leadership that is exclusive, personalized and not comparable to any other leader or administration.

Director General, Delta State Orientation and Communications Bureau, Dr Fred Latimore Oghenesivbe, made the assertion on Wednesday, while speaking during a public affairs program on radio monitored in Asaba.

Dr Oghenesivbe disclosed that the governor came prepared to Advance Delta, and to achieve his lofty dreams and vision the MORE agenda came to be, assuring that the high level of fiscal discipline, prudent management of state resources, oneness and transparency shall be sustained throughout the eight years life span of this administration.

He said the good governance strides of the governor must be well communicated by authorized spokespersons, and not just any media aide to the governor or social media influencers on the payroll of government, pointing out that being a media aide does not automatically translate to government spokesperson.

Dr Oghenesivbe disclosed that unauthorized media aides to the Governor must never issue statements, grant media interviews, and must of a necessity go through skills acquisition training, and get approvals from their unit leaders and mentors to avoid embarrassing the governor and government through reckless statements.

The Communication Strategist who dwelled on the gains of the just concluded Delta State Communication Workshop with the Theme – Advancing Delta: Strategies for Public Communication and Effective Media Engagement, posited that the State Information and Communication Management Council, will soon meet to review the activities of media aides to the governor, so as to avoid reoccurrence of defective media statements.

He said DELCOM has been a unique government platform designed to sharpen the skills of media aides, social media influencers and media partners, adding that not all media aides to the Governor are authorized to issue press statements and grant media interviews.

The State Communication Bureau Chief disclosed that the Honourable Commissioner for Information, Dr Ifeanyi Michael Osuoza is the head of the state information and Communication structures, while the Chief
Press Secretary to the Governor is the official spokesperson of the governor, while the Director General, Delta State Orientation and Communications Bureau function as the communication and sensitization campaigns strategist of government.

According to Dr Oghenesivbe, the trio of HCI, CPS and DG-DSOCB are the authorized persons with the required skills and experience to grant media interviews and craft statements, noting that the CPS recently signed out a memo directing media aides to channel their stories and articles through his office for vetting as a measure to control the standard of information flow to the public.

On the ongoing yuletide celebration in the State, Dr Oghenesivbe said governor Oborevwori’s good governance strides, coupled with the synergy between security agencies in the state had in no small measures enhanced security of life and property, while commending the state police command commissioner, CP Olufemi Abaniwonda and his men for effective and proactive policing.

He posited that governor Oborevwori recently provided additional 40 brand new Hilux patrol Van to security agencies in the state, as well as other multifaceted supports which had improved response and rescue operations throughout the three senatorial districts in the state.

“We are proud of the remarkable achievements of our amiable Boss and governor, Rt Hon Sheriff Oborevwori. The skills acquired through Delcom 2024 shall be deployed to effectively tell the good stories of the governor’s MORE Agenda under implementation.

“The state communication and information Council will meet soon to address the issue of authorized media aides who are issuing press statements and granting interviews.

“The truth is that not all the media aides to the Governor are authorized to issue press statements or grant media interviews. Articles and stories must go through the CPS for vetting before publication by any media aide to the Governor.

“The Honourable Commissioner for Information heads the State Information and Communication structures, while the Chief Press Secretary is the authorized official spokesperson to the State governor, Rt Hon Sheriff Oborevwori.

“The commissioner of Information is authorized to speak for the entire state, while the Director General, Delta State Orientation and Communications Bureau is the authorized Communication and Sensitization campaigns Strategist on diverse issues.

“It is no longer acceptable for unathorised media aides to either grant press interview or issue press statements.

“Majority of the media aides work directly under the CPS, and it amounts to gross official misconduct for any of them to make statements or grant media interviews without the express permission of either the Information Commissioner or the Chief Press Secretary,” Oghenesivbe said.

Issele-Uku Monarch Celebrates June Odika As Her Foundation Marks 8 Years Of Sharing Christmas Rice, Wrappers To Widows In Aniocha North

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By Patrick Ochei

For eight consecutive years, an Issele-Uku illustrious daughter of the renowned late Rev. Eugene Odika of the Church of Faith Worldwide, Evangelist June Odika has kept faith with her vision to feed widows in Issele-Uku and other towns every 24th December, prompting the Issele-Uku monarch, HRM Agbogidi Obi Nduka JP (MNSE) to specially commend her as she marks her 8th anniversary edition, even in a prevailing harsh economic year.

Obi Nduka who has also been consistent with the programme since his ascension to the throne of his forebears, spoke very eloquently and authoritatively in his commendation of the wonderful work the Godsent Issele-Uku daughter is doing under the Widows For Christ Foundation, a platform through which she coordinates the widows in Issele-Uku, Issele-Mkpitime and Onicha-Ugbo and distributes rice, clothes, oil, tomato pastry to them every Christmas eve, including physical feeding.

The wise king while celebrating the widows’ benefactor, also observed the meticulous organization of the activities of the rice and wrapper sharing even with so much crowd, thereby praising the organisers and the participants for their proper conducts.

Agbogidi Nduka however, released his Royal blessing on the Founder of the Widows For Christ, asking God and the Ancestors of Issele-Uku to keep replenishing her purse, and through her, reduce the burden of hunger in the land, especially as it concerns widows.

In her narration of the journey so far, Evangelist June Odika revealed how God told her to come to Issele-Uku to feed the widows.

She said she initially wanted to do it as a one-off programme as she does not reside in Issele-Uku or Nigeria, but that after that first edition, God kept on telling her to return and do same each year from that inception. And that is how she had found herself clocking eight years giving Christmas food to widows in Issele-Uku and environs.

Meanwhile, apart from the yearly benevolence, Odika also distributes rice to the widows on monthly basis in order to keep the fold strong and united in faith for Christ.

Speaking further, she specially appreciated Chief Innocent Ikpeamanam Nwakpati (Omeogor of Issele-Uku) whom she personally shared her vision with, and he encouraged her on how to go about it, including getting the nod of the king to use the Palace as venue.

Odika equally appreciated the amiable Obi Nduka for his simplicity and love for the Foundation, stressing that the history of Widows For Christ can never be written without a spacious mention of Agbogidi Obi Nduka.

On the strength of the above, she spontaneously rallied round her invited friends and used the occasion to raise funds in support of the 10th Anniversary Remembrance of Obi Henry Ezeagwuna 1 JP, which is a project of Obi Nduka for 29th December, 2024.

Also engaging the platform, Evangelist June Odika presented a gift award to Chief Nwakpati, in appreciation for his years of support and encouragement.

The highpoint of the programme was a life changing message from a God’s servant to the widows, which basically centred on Love and Forgiveness in the Midst of Pain.

The Man of God, Pastor Sunday Ikelede said, the gathering of the widows is not just to share rice and wrapper, but to teach them how to forget their past, look forward in life with a positive mindset through Christ and also endeavour to love their neighbours and forgive those who offend them irrespective of the offence; adding that only through such scriptural understanding would God continue to wipe away their tears and bring succour to them and their families.

The occasion was graced by Chiefs of Issele-Uku Kingdom who accompanied Obi Nduka to attend, and they include the following; Chief Innocent Ashiedu (Iyase of Issele-Uku), Chief Dr John Ochei (Okwalegwe of Issele-Uku), Chief Innocent Ikpeamanam Nwakpati (Omeogor of Issele-Uku), Chief Peter Oduh (Ozoma of Issele-Uku), Chief I.G. Memeh (Oloto of Issele-Uku), Chief Sunday Monyei (Osodi of Issele-Uku), Chief Uche Maha (Uweh of Issele-Uku), Chief Engr. Onyeabor Nwabah (Obazuaye of Issele-Uku), Chief Michael Brian Odiakose (Osigie of Issele-Uku), Chief Uche Ngbanwa (Ashiobi of Issele-Uku), Chief Egbo Adigwe (Chiobi of Issele-Uku) and Queen Faith Ezeagwuna (Obi’s Mother).

Other dignitaries included a US based Mr. Chris Ikeakanam, Madam Ekene Ikeakanam, Min. Mrs. Zeniat Ochei and others too numerous to mention.

SMEDAN DG Gifts His Aniocha South Constituents At Christmas

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The Director General, Small Medium Enterprise Development Agency of Nigeria (SMEDAN) Mr Charles Odii has in line with the President Bola Ahmed Tinubu Renewed Hope mantra celebrated with Constituents of Aniocha South at Christmas.

The DG who doled out 27 units of 25 kg bags of rice, 300 units of 10 kg bags of rice to the 11 wards in Aniocha South APC also doled out 200 bags randomly to constituents totalling 500 bags of 10 kg rice.

Odii urged Constituents to keep hope alive as the President Bola Ahmed Tinubu Renewed Hope mantra is in due course and making adequate positive progress as these policies of Mr President are what we need at this time as a nation to grow.

He advised Constituents and Nigerians in general to support Mr president in this fight to ensure that we have a much better Nigeria in the nearest future, noting that when you fight corruption, corruption will definitely fight back and what we face today is the impact of corruption fighting back and not ill fated policies as painted propagated by a desperate move for power.

He further pleaded with Constituents to stay safe and enjoy the holiday season taking cognizance of the fact that Jesus is the reason for the season.

Receiving the 300 bags of 10 kg rice and 27 bags of 25 kg rice was the, Chairman, Comrade Norbert Akachukwu Sochukwudima, Aniocha South LGA ,December 25, 2024 at the Party Secretariat who stated that ” in all honesty, this a clear sign of many more things to come, hope is alive, just like the agenda of our dear president, renewed Hope agenda and what the DG of SMEDAN has done reaching out to the grassroots, the executive members of the APC across the 11 wards of Aniocha South, his immediate constituency, his local government is a noble one.”

He further stated that “we appreciate him greatly, the rice has been evenly distributed and many are leaving here happy, we have pray for him and we appreciate him.”

At a time we were worried, because we’ve been expecting this kind of kind gesture and we are glad is has finally come and we know more will come by the grace of God, we are grateful.

Flanked by other executives of the party the Youth leader Aniocha South, Comrade Austin Utulu, he revealed that “at least this time the people will smile, because something like this has never happened before.”

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