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Ebosa Condemns Attack On Chevron Facilities

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A prominent politician from Warri North Local Government Area of oil rich Delta State,Mr Godwin Ebosa has strongly condemned the recent attack on Chevron’s Olero/Dibi flow line, imploring security agencies to fish out and prosecute perpetrators.

According to him, the recent attack and vandalization of the OLERO/DIBI/ABITEYE Crude Flow line operated by the American energy giant, Chevron Nigeria Limited (CNL) in Delta State was a very sad development.

Mr Godwin Ebosa, former chairman of Warri North Local Government Area of oil rich Delta State, said that it was a premeditated incident, adding that it it was meant to wreak havoc on the nation’s economy, and stop its emergence from the present recession.

In a Press Statement on Wednesday, he stated that the attack was uncalled for, saying it was clear that it was a deliberate act of sabotage to the national interest and said that those responsible for the heinous crime must be brought to face the full weight of the law.

“The reasons given by the faceless perpetrators, particularly that they were not provided jobs by Chevron multinational, was a worthless reason to destroy the pipelines.
It is puerile and unacceptable. It is clear that there is more to the attack than meets the eye, hence a thorough investigation is necessary to uncover the actual reason for the vandalism” he said.

He added that, “In the area where the incident happened, there is a structured leadership in place. We have responsible leaders such as Chief Sunny Omatseye, Mr. Tony Aderojo, Mr. David Odeli and Mr. Mike Odeli, among others, who have been living up to their responsibility as leaders of their people.
These leaders have been taking up the challenges facing their people. If the perpetrators were honest with the reason given, it wouldn’t have been necessary to go that far. They should have intimated their leaders of such grievances. It is unfortunate that a few rascals have resorted to destructive tendencies, rather than employ constitutional and lawful means to ventilate their anger.
Our youths, particularly those in the oil-producing areas, must shun violence and vandalism of government facilities”.

He also said that; “They should protect oil pipelines located in their localities and present their grievances to known leaders, who would then forward such demands to the oil companies and authorities concerned for action.It is the only way to ensure that grievances are heard and addressed without resorting to violence or other unwholesome actions”.

According to the statement also; “Anything outside the foregoing has criminal connotations. And it is against the law.
In conclusion, I make bold to say that the attack on the Olero/Dibi Flow line is outrightly despicable and unpatriotic.
We urge security agencies to take immediate action to unravel the incident, uncover the identities of the perpetrators, and bring them to justice.
It will serve as a deterrent to those who want to commit such crimes in the future.
All hands must be on deck to fight this barbarism. The people of the region must join forces to fight this malaise.
Crude oil is the mainstay of the nation’s economy, and therefrom, our state is given 13% derivation fund for development.
We mustn’t fold our hands and pretend that all is well.
Let us go all out against the common enemy”.

PDP Oshimili South Pays Condolence Visit To Late Evangelist Ebielim Maduemezia’s Family

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The People’s Democratic Party (PDP) in Oshimili South Local Government Area of Delta State extended their heartfelt condolences to the family of late Evangelist Ebielim Maduemezia, the former party chairman of PDP in Oshimili South LGA.

The condolence visit was led by the Chairman of PDP in Oshimili South, Ogbueshi Chike Ifesiokwu, accompanied by the current Council Chairman, Hon. Kelvin Ezenyili. Also present was the immediate past Commissioner for health in Delta State in the person of Dr. Mordi Ononye, the incumbent treasurer of Delta State exco of PDP in the person of Ogbueshi Chibuzor Uwaje, the immediate past woman leader of PDP in Delta State and members of Oshimili South Legislative Arm, led by their leader, Hon. Michael Okonji, aides to Delta State Governor, party leaders and other notable faithful of PDP in Oshimili South LGA who joined in solidarity to comfort the family.

The visit provided a platform for prayers, words of comfort to the widow and family of the deceased, and a reaffirmation of the PDP’s support for Ebielim Maduemezia’s family during this difficult time.

The party pledged to uphold the legacy of their former chairman while continuing to foster unity and development in Oshimili South PDP.

Late Evangelist Ebielim Maduemezia will be remembered fondly for his efforts in ensuring growth of the party. His passing leaves a significant void, but his memory and impact will continue to inspire party faithful.

~Oshimili South PDP Media Support Group ~

President Tinubu Assures Of Greater Economic Output, Welcomes Third Quarter GDP Growth Figure

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By Sunday Dare

President Bola Tinubu has assured Nigerians of better economic output as the economy continues to expand following the newly released third quarter Gross Domestic Product report by the National Bureau of Statistics.

According to the NBS, Nigeria’s GDP grew by 3.46%, compared to the 3.19% growth recorded in the second quarter.

The growth in GDP shows that President Tinubu’s quest for a more robust boost in the economy and, by extension, a better standard of living for all Nigerians is on course.

The 3.46% growth indicates Nigeria is recovering from the reforms’ unintended effects.

President Tinubu said his administration has not and will never forget his promise of a $1 trillion economy by 2030. He assured that once the economy is rebased by early 2025 to capture its dynamism and record significant changes that have occurred in different sectors, the country will be on its way to shared prosperity.

The latest GDP growth in the third quarter is driven by key sectors such as Agriculture, Transport, Education, Health, Real Estate, Finance and Insurance, ICT, Trade, and Manufacturing.

This performance once again shows that the reforms embarked upon by the Tinubu administration to reposition the economy and ensure better fiscal management are beginning to yield fruits.

The proposed tax reforms also indicate the administration’s resolve to reduce the tax burden on small businesses and spread prosperity to the poor. The new Tax regime seeks to promote equity by reducing what is known as the headquarters effect—a situation where states where company headquarters are based get more benefits because their taxes for the whole nation are remitted—in favour of spatial and demographic equity.

President Tinubu said, “I am excited by the latest report from the National Bureau of Statistics that our economy grew in the third quarter more than last quarter and even beyond projected estimates. While I welcome this development, the latest figure also shows the much work that needs to be done. We won’t rest until Nigerians feel the positive impacts in their pockets and experience a better living standard. My administration remains committed to the welfare of our people.”

The top contributing sectors to GDP in Q3 2024 are Agriculture 28.65%, ICT 16.35%, Trade 14.78%, Manufacturing 8.21%, Crude Oil 5.57%, Finance & Insurance 5.51% and Real Estate 5.43%.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Delta Monarch Recommends Tompolo For National Honour

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The Ovie of Idjerhe Kingdom, His Majesty, King Monday Arthur Whiskey, Udurhie I, has called on President Bola Tinubu to confer a National Honour on High Chief Government Ekpemupolo, a.k.a Tompolo, Chairman of Tantita Security Services Limited.

The monarch made the call, on Sunday, while addressing newsmen at his palace in Idjerhe, Ethiope West Local Government Area of Delta State.

According to the monarch, Tompolo’s efforts have been instrumental in the attainment of 1.8 million barrel per day recently declared by the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPCL).

“Tompolo needs commendation. In fact, he needs a National award,” the monarch stated. “Nothing stops the President from inviting him to Abuja and conferring on him a National award, because he has done what Napoleon could not do.”

“First and foremost, let me especially congratulate the staffs and management of Tantita Security Services Nigeria Limited led by his leader, High Chief (Dr.) Government Ekpemupolo for the battle against oil theft.

“From every available facts now, it is now very clear that only the section being handled by Tompolo and his Tantita group that are performing exceedingly well. So we can to say that Tompolo is not only protecting national installation, but that Tompolo has gone extra mile to take the highest risk that any Nigerian man will take.

“The situation today is that Tompolo is singlehandedly fighting the oil cabals, the oil cabal that were siphoning the country oil. And if we look at it very critically, there are three major things that Tompolo’s Tantita is achieving today.

“One, the firm is working very hard to increase oil and gas production output to the Nigerian government. Before this job was given to Tantita, Nigerian production was less than 1m barrel per day, and to bring on board extra 800,000 barrels on board, and still working hard to get it to 2 million barrel per day.

“There are serious agencies saddled with the responsibility of protecting this installations. What did they do? They rather conspired with the oil thieves, and they started doing it as business.

“Secondly, Tompolo is helping to restore our environment that has been criminally degraded from its natural state that today is supporting aquatic life and the growth of this environment, especially cleaner water.

“If you are used to this area before Tantita was given this job, you barely can see the water content, because everything is covered in black oil.

“But today, that the aquatic lives are returning to their natural habitat is as a result of the hard work of an individual. An individual took it upon himself. Other people were given the same job. What have they done?

“Thirdly, this Tantita Security Project is creating very serious employment opportunity to youths in the entire Niger Delta area and is exposing our youth to the deployment of high tech facilities, because they are not using manual technology.

“I want to seriously appeal to the federal government to increase and expand this project. Because if you look critically, it is only the areas where Tantita is working that you have this very noble achievement.

“So there is no reason why I should not advocate for the expansion of the project so that we can get more able bodied youth from the streets, they need to work. The federal government should, as a matter of urgency, begin to fund Tantita very regularly, because, you know, an idle mind is the devil’s workshop.

“Now that Tompolo has used his native sagacity to bring together most dreaded youths in the region to be part of this program, there is no reason why salaries should not be regular.

“Increase the workforce, regularize the workers’ salaries, the security contract has enhanced oil production and sustained environmental protection of the Niger Delta people, Tompolo deserve a national award for the feat he has achieved so far.

Awana Emerges Chairman of ACNPN

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… As Association of Community Newspaper Publishers of Nigeria Forms New Executive

The Publisher of The Frontline Newspapers, Dr. Dan Dike Awana has successfully emerged as Chairman of the Association of Community Newspaper Publishers of Nigeria (ACNPN), Delta State Chapter.

He was declared winner after the other two aspirants, Prince Charles Umejei, publisher of National Trumpet, and Chief Daniel Ekiugbo, publisher of Ughelli Times declined to contest during an election to form the Executive of the Association at the Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ) Press Centre in Asaba, Delta State.

This election of new Executive members was sequel to the expiration of the Jude Obiemenyego led administration since December, 2023.

The Executive committee comprises of eleven other members which include Madam Felida Essi as Vice Chairman, Prince Godwin Obaigbena as Secretary, amongst others.

The new Chairman while speaking with Journalists shortly after his election, promised to take the Association to an enviable height.

He called for support from members of the Association towards ensuring the promotion of grassroots development in line with the MORE Agenda of the State Governor, Rt. Hon. Sheriff Oborevwori.

Solomon Arenyeka: Of Chance, Time, and Season

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By TONY EKE

In the fictional world of literature certain works we had read stick to the memory. No matter the intervening years between then and now, we still recollect not just the titles but also the plot structure and themes. With the passage of time, we discover to our delight some formation of an enduring companionship between us and some good books right from our impressionable years to our twilight. A stream of beauteous feelings fitfully enriches our lives nourished by experiences gained from the pages of books created by mere mortals.

Among literary works I have read, a 1956 play This Is Our Chance written by James Ene Henshaw, is one of the most memorable. Outside its theme of collisions between tradition and modernity which is emblematic of post colonial African literature, what I find most striking about the drama lies with its title. It is creative, beautiful, and easily applicable to human situations.

A correlation between the aforementioned title and the emergence of Chief Solomon Arenyeka as chairman of People’s Democratic Party (PDP), Delta State chapter is real, very conceivable. It’s about chance, just a chance in our mysterious world! Getting a beneficial chance is part of our cravings. As largely unpredicted as it is, Arenyeka’s rise to the foremost party position in Delta State has a tinge of providential manifestation. In human affairs, providence works optimally for those with bright chances! For a man with an abiding faith in the infinite power of God to chart his course at all times, the reference to The God Factor is plausible.

Yes, there were other politicians who sought the position, but the manner in which the lot fell on Arenyeka is as surprising as it’s fascinating. It’s not that he never had a dream of attaining a level higher than his previous positions which included supervisory councillor, Director at the Director Labour Agency (DLA), Executive Chairman of Rural Development Agency (RDA) and Chairman, Board of Directors of Urban Water Board (UWB), but it’s probable he never ever contemplated clinching this position at this point in time.

It is about Arenyeka’s chance, time, and season! His acclamation as chairman by leaders, stakeholders, and members of the party was captured by the pleasant ambience of the state congress in early in late August in Asaba as well as the outpouring of joy at the thanksgiving service he held in Warri a week ago.

A political novice who casually strolled into that venue might have contended with conjectures arising from the convivial atmosphere. He could have deemed it as a campaign stopover by an emerging leader of a major political party intent on deepening its dominance of a subnational entity, or the homecoming of a great personality who had won a prestigious medal after years of bestriding a competitive path.

There is no hyperbolic intention whatsoever. Whoever is in doubt should ask those that witnessed the formal transitional ceremonies of past state chairmen of Delta PDP in the last twenty five years. On a comparative basis, Arenyeka’s ceremony was outstanding in a particular way. Unlike the modest events staged for his six predecessors, reflecting to some extent the fledgling circumstances of democracy return, the pomp and gaiety that attended Arenyeka’s inauguration is largely symbolic of the relative consolidation of the extant political dispensation, regardless of its dysfunction.

For many weeks, much of the questions raised by our compatriots hinged on the attributes that earned Arenyeka the position. His ability and skill, exposure and loyalty to the party and experience gained from long years of politicking were not in doubt, yet so many persons still wanted to know the single most important factor which stood him out from the crowd of aspirants. Where is he coming from? What stuff is he really made of? To what extent has his individual role as a frontline politician helped to advance the cause of Delta State?

Quite remarkably, it took just a brief speech of Governor Sheriff Oborevwori to disclose the sole reason for the choice of Arenyeka at the thanksgiving service. The governor was quick in identifying God as instrumental in Arenyeka’s choice as the PDP chairman. He also alluded to his general acceptability not only in Delta South senatorial district but across the entire state.

But the governor was not done yet until he listed Arenyeka’s personal qualities:”Your humility, maturity and the love you have earned from the people make you well-suited for this role. We pray that God will continue to strengthen and guide you in uniting our great state and party.”

As days roll into weeks and weeks into months while he settles down alongside members of the party’s Executive Committee, all eyes will be on Arenyeka. There’s certainty that he will rise to the occasion no matter the challenges. After all, he knows that a good way of leaving a legacy is to manage the party and make it much more attractive to the teeming masses, a condition precedent to the PDP’s quest to maintain its dominance of politics of Delta State.

Good a thing, the changing tide of politicking ahead of 2027 elections, in the light of the desperation of the All Progressives Congress (APC) to make inroads into the strongholds of his party is not lost on him. Being well aware that a long predicted battle does not claim the life of a cripple let alone a strong man who can run so fast, he will expectedly deploy the tactics of a war commander to defeat his opponents. This is Arenyeka’s chance to lead Delta State chapter of PDP and he will do well judging from his background of service to our dear state.

*Tony Eke, a journalist based in Asaba, Delta State capital, can be reached via tonek6819@gmail.com or on 08035504896(text only).

Delta Speaker Guwor, Assures DOPF Of Continued Collaboration

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Delta State Speaker, Rt. Hon. Dennis Emomotimi Guwor has assured members of Delta Online Publishers Forum (DOPF), of continued collaboration in addressing the challenges of insecurity for a safer State.

The Speaker, who made the remark in his goodwill message during the 5th Annual Lecture Series of DOPF, with the theme, “Security Challenges: Finding A Local Implementable Solution”, lauded the Forum for the positive contributions to the State.

Acknowledging the Forum’s longstanding commitment in promoting informed discourse and seeking solutions to our state’s challenges, Guwor, who was represented by his Chief Press Secretary (CPS), Mr. Nkem Nwaeke, emphasised the crucial role it has played in the state’s media space, which exemplified commitment to sustainable media relationship with the State government.

He added that the theme of this year’s lecture series was apt and in tandem with the collective aspirations for a better and secured state.

The Speaker who doubles as the National Treasurer, Conference of Speakers of State Houses of Assembly in Nigeria, commended the leadership and members of the Forum for their impact in the reportage of government policies and programmes, assuring that the House under his watch remains dedicated to supporting initiatives that prioritize the security and well-being of the citizens.

Hear him: “Dear distinguished members of the Delta Online Publishers Forum (DOPF).

“I am honored to felicitate with you on the occasion of your 5th Annual Lecture Series, with the theme, “Security Challenges: Finding A Local Implementable Solution.”

“This timely theme resonates deeply with our collective aspirations for a safer and more prosperous Delta State.

“As you gather to deliberate on this critical issue, I commend your commitment to promoting informed discourse and seeking solutions to our state’s challenges. Your efforts are invaluable in shaping public opinion and influencing policy decisions.

“The Delta State House of Assembly remains dedicated to supporting initiatives that prioritize the security and well-being of our citizens. We acknowledge the importance of collaborative efforts between government, media, and civil society in addressing security challenges.

“I urge you to leverage this platform to proffer actionable recommendations that will add values to our legislative agenda, launched by His Excellency, Rt Hon Sheriff F.O. Oborevwori during the 1st anniversary of the 8th Assembly and policy decisions. Your expertise and insights are crucial in helping us develop effective solutions to our security challenges.

“Once again, on behalf of the Delta State House of Assembly, I extend warm greetings and congratulations on this milestone event. I wish you fruitful deliberations and look forward to the outcomes of your discussions”, he said.

Yoruba Group Backs Tompolo On Navy Complicity In Crude Oil Theft

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…Asks Tinubu To Fire Chief Of Naval Staff, Ogalla

The last about alleged involvement of the Nigerian Navy in the stealing of the nation’s oil and several calls on President Bola Ahmed Tinubu to fire the Chief of Naval Staff, Admiral Emmanuel Ogalla, may not have been heard as the O’odua Stakeholders Council (OSC), weekend wrote an open letter to the President, imploring him to address the Nigerian Navy’s alleged connection in crude oil theft and do the needful immediately in the interest of the nation and the people.

The OSC claimed that under Admiral Emmanuel Ogalla’s leadership, the Navy has failed to protect the nation’s maritime environment and instead succeeded in engaging in illegal activities.

The group therefore supported Chief Government Ekpemupolo (Tompolo), who has publicly accused the Navy of complicity in oil theft.

The OSC in the open letter to the President and signed by Alhaji Basiru Olaosebikan (President) and Kikelomo Ijaodola (Director of Administrator) requested the President to remove Admiral Ogalla, investigate the allegations, and take decisive action to curb oil theft in the oil rich Niger Delta Region.

While describing the Nigerian Navy as nation’s economic albatross in the war against crude oil theft, they emphasized the need for accountability and reforms within the Navy to restore its integrity.

The Group said that the Nigerian Navy’s involvement in crude oil theft and economic sabotage in the Niger Delta region has reached a climax and now of alarming proportions and urged the President to intervene immediately in the criminal act.

They pointed out that the Nigerian Navy’s constitutional responsibility is to protect the nation’s maritime environment, but lamented that under the leadership of Admiral Emmanuel Ogalla, the Navy has not manned up to deliver on the said mandate.

They alleged that instead, the Nigerian Navy has become the enfant terrible to national interest, as the service is neck-deep in illegal siphoning of crude for export, and consistently frustrating the war against oil theft, adding that; “The implications of the Navy’s involvement in illegal bunkering have far-reaching consequences for the economic and political survival of the nation”.

According to the group, crude oil export accounts for more than 95 percent of the foreign earnings of the country and said that
any agency of the Federal Government that trifles with the nation’s economic base must be under the supervision of traitors and saboteurs, declaring that such an agency deserved nothing less than a strong reprimand and the wielding of the big stick of the President.

They said that the President must not tolerate the current shenanigans of the Navy, adding that the activities of the service stand opposed to realizing the targeted optimal production of over 2.0 million barrels per day and that a quick surgical procedure must be done to remove the malignancy, saying that;”In this vein, we urge you to take immediate action to address the anomaly”.

They held out that nothing, but the removal of Admiral Emmanuel Ogalla, as Chief of Naval Staff, was the ultimate solution, noting that he is just not up to it, that his leadership outrightly failed to inspire confidence.

The group made it clear that his removal has therefore become necessary, saying that no oracle is needed to determine whether he is still suitable for the top job.

The departure of Admiral Ogalla, they said would open a path for a disciplined and patriotic officer to take over, saying that he cannot say he is unaware of the activities of his officers and men on duty in the nation’s territorial waters and; “Hence, we are sure he is compromised and deeply involved in the clandestine bunkering”.

They requested the President to set-up a high powered investigative panel to X-ray and determine the accusations being levelled against the Navy and the position of Admiral Ogalla in all of it.

They described the alleged Navy’s involvement in oil theft as a slap to the face of Nigeria and the President, who trusts Admiral Ogalla and that the rot in the Navy must not be allowed to subsist, saying; “The nation cannot afford to wait any longer. We push that you prioritize immediate reforms to enhance accountability, be not perturbed by sentiments that may lead to harbouring criminals whose missions are at variance with the national interest”.

Here Is The Full Open Letter By O’odua Stakeholders Council (OSC) To President Tinubu:

CRUDE OIL THEFT: THE NIGERIAN NAVY AS NATION’S ECONOMIC ALBATROSS

We, the O’Odua Stakeholders Council, South-West Nigeria, are writing to bring to your attention a pressing national issue of extreme concern that requires your immediate intervention. It is the Nigerian Navy’s involvement in crude oil theft and economic sabotage in the Niger Delta region.

The criminal act has reached a climax, and now of alarming proportions.

You know quite well that the Nigerian Navy’s constitutional responsibility is to protect the nation’s maritime environment.

However, it is unfortunate that under the leadership of Admiral Emmanuel Ogalla, the Navy has not manned up to deliver on the said mandate.

Instead, it has become the enfant terrible to our national interest, as the service is neck-deep in illegal siphoning of crude for export, and consistently frustrates the war against oil theft.

The implications of the Navy’s involvement in illegal bunkering have far-reaching consequences for the economic and political survival of the nation.

Crude oil export accounts for more than 95 percent of the foreign earnings of this country.

Therefore, any agency of the Federal Government that trifles with the nation’s economic base must be under the supervision of traitors and saboteurs.

Such an agency deserves nothing less than a strong reprimand and the wielding of the big stick of Mr. President.

The President must not tolerate the current shenanigans of the Navy. The activities of the service stand opposed to realizing the targeted optimal production of over 2.0 million barrels per day.

Therefore, a quick surgical procedure must be done to remove the malignancy.

In this vein, we urge you to take immediate action to address the anomaly.

Nothing, but the removal of Admiral Emmanuel Ogalla, as Chief of Naval Staff, is the ultimate solution. He is just not up to it. His leadership outrightly failed to inspire confidence.

His removal has therefore become necessary, no oracle is needed to determine whether he is still suitable for the top job.

Admiral Ogalla’s departure would open a path for a disciplined and patriotic officer to take over. He cannot say he is unaware of the activities of his officers and men on duty in the nation’s territorial waters. Hence, we are sure he is compromised and deeply involved in the clandestine bunkering.

Consequences on the foregoing, we request that Mr. President set-up a high powered investigative panel to X-ray and determine the accusations being levelled against the Navy and the position of Admiral Ogalla in all of it.

There is no smoke without fire – all that is required to ascertain whether there is one, is a brisk walk up to the source, and look around for who caused it. If Ogalla and his men are found culpable – then they must bear the full weight of the law.

Chief Government Ekpemupolo, aka Tompolo, the chief executive of Tantita Security Services Nigeria Limited, has been bellowing at the top of his voice on the Nigerian Navy’s involvement in crude oil theft. He made bold to unveil the unpatriotic activities of the Navy recently while receiving the national leadership of the Nigeria Bar Association (NBA) at his Oporoza, Delta State, country-home.

We in this Yoruba group believed him and we are giving him our backing in the crusade to get the Navy accountable.

That the Navy uses unregistered foreign vessels in the operations, which the service personnel escort under armed guard out into the deep sea for shipping abroad is a notorious fact. This is against the national interest – clear a case of economic sabotage.

The accusations are too weighty to be swept under the carpet.

Tompolo has not held back, he openly gave instances where Naval personnel on duty in the high seas had intervened to stop the arrest of oil thieves, and provided protection for oil thieves in the Niger Delta. It is a clear betrayal of the trust vested on the Nigerian Navy.

We believe that Tompolo’s allegations are credible, given his experience and expertise in the field of oil pipelines surveillance and protection in the region.

Aside patriotism, Tompolo has no benefit calling out the navy. We see his actions as those of a true patriot, a man with the nation’s interest at heart.

The Navy’s involvement in oil theft is a slap to the face of Nigeria and Mr. President, who trusts Admiral Ogalla.

The illegal activities of his seafarers are clear signals that some individuals in position of authority and responsibility are more interested in lining their pockets with treasures left in their care, than serve the nation with dedication.

We are further inclined to believe Tompolo through his comments, which were openly made.

Indeed, through Chief Ekpemupolo, we follow up on the nefarious activities of the Nigerian Navy.

The private security firm operated by him, has made available a well dispersed, capable workforce of knowledgeable and skilled operatives, who deploy digital technologies to provide information.

Through the foregoing, it has become quite easy to access and evaluate the accusations of sabotage being levelled against the Navy.

Consequently, we request that Mr. President takes the following actions:

(1) Prompt removal of Admiral Emmanuel Ogalla, as Chief of Naval Staff.

(2) Investigate all allegations of oil theft and economic sabotage made against the Navy.

(3) Lastly, take quick decisive actions to curb the menace of oil theft in the Niger Delta.

Mr. President sir, the time to act is now.

The nation cannot afford to wait any longer. We push that you prioritize immediate reforms to enhance accountability, be not perturbed by sentiments that may lead to harbouring criminals whose missions are at variance with the national interest.

In addition, we suggest that you do a complete overhaul of the Navy’s architecture to ensure it returns to its professionalism. The rot in the Navy must not be allowed to subsist.

Mr. President, your prompt attention to this matter will restore the integrity of the Nigerian Navy and ensure that the country’s economic interests are protected.

We await your prompt actions on this matter. And as we navigate these challenging times, it is urged that you take our petition seriously and remedy the issues raised.

Yours sincerely,

ALHAJI BASIRU OLAOSEBIKAN – PRESIDENT

KIKELOMO IJAODOLA – DIRECTOR OF ADMINISTRATOR

Delta Women Pledges Support for Governor Oborevwori’s MORE Agenda

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Women in Delta State have promised to support the agenda of the state governor, Rt Hon. Sheriff Oborevwori.

This was made known when the state Cordinator of The Crown Women Association, Dr. Mrs Theresa Allanah hosted various women groups in the state in Asaba.

They said with his developmental strides which are visible across the state, supporting his MORE agenda will help attract more peace, unity and development.

Dr. Mrs Theresa Allanah commended them for their support towards the governor, adding that it was only when there is peace and unity that development can strive, hence the need for them to support the governor.

She advised them to take the peace and unity campaign to their grass root, adding that it is only when it exists, that development can strive in the locality.

Speaking the Oshimili South Cordinator of The Crown Women Association, Comrade Mrs Omeleze Ngozi commended the leadership prowess of Mrs Allanah.

She appreciated her for her kind gesture to the women and her love for manli

The event featured the inauguration of executives of the Unique Ladies for Sheriff, empowerment of members of The Crown Women Association and cutting of the host’s birthday cake.

Sack Chief Of Naval Staff, Ogalla Now, Group Tells Tinubu

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The Arewa Peoples’ Assembly has written an open letter to President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, urging him to remove Admiral Emmanuel Ogalla as Chief of Naval Staff due to allegations of oil theft and economic sabotage.

The Nigerian Navy has been accused of colluding with criminals to steal crude oil in the Niger Delta, hindering the country’s economic growth.

Admiral Ogalla, appointed by President Tinubu in June 2023, has been criticized for failing to address the Navy’s involvement in oil theft.

In the letter to the President signed by Alhaji Auta Balarabe ( Coordinator) and Mallam Basir Gowon ( Director of Orientation and Mobilisation), the Arewa Peoples’ Assembly claimed that under the leadership of Admiral Ogalla, the Navy has compromised its constitutional mandate to protect the nation’s maritime domain.

According to the group, Navy’s involvement in oil theft undermines its ability to safeguard Nigeria’s maritime environment.

The Arewa Peoples’ Assembly therefore demanded the immediate sacking of Admiral Ogalla citing his failure to address the Navy’s involvement in oil theft and they advocated for a change in leadership and a thorough overhaul of the Navy’s structure to ensure accountability and reforms.

They wrote; “We, the Arewa Peoples’ Assembly, at a special session of its council held on the 20th November 2024 and given your bold commitment to reverse the down turns confronting the nations economy through your well intended reforms write from Kaduna, to bring to your attention the unparalleled and unpardonable acts of criminal sabotage foisted by men of the Nigerian Navy who brazenly collude with criminals to steal crude oil in the Niger Delta”.

They said that despite celebrating the milestone of the nascent 1.8 million barrels per day (mbpd), Nigeria’s oil production would have toppled the projected 2mbpd target if the Nigerian Navy had complemented the efforts of the adhoc private security organisation saddled to monitor and protect the nation’s pipelines infrastructures.

“Recently, the media was awash with statements credited to Chief Government Ekpemupolo, aka, Tompolo, Chairman of Tantita Security Services Nigeria Limited, a private security firm involved in oil pipelines surveillance and protection, of the subterranean and complicitous activities of the Nigerian Navy’s involvement in crude oil theft and acts of maritime terrorism and national economic sabotage’, they wrote.

The group added that; “We are further inclined to believe Chief Ekpemupolo because we have become aware of his sense of patriotism deployed in comprehensive security, reporting and management platforms, workspace and extended cloud environment to follow up on this nefarious activities of the Nigerian Navy”.

Here Is The Full Open Letter By The Arewa People’s Assembly To President Tinubu:

OPEN LETTER TO HIS EXCELLENCY, ASIWAJU BOLA AHMED TINUBU GCFR, PRESIDENT OF THE FEDERAL REPUBLIC AND COMMANDER – IN – CHIEF OF THE ARMED FORCES OF NIGERIA TO IMMEDIATELY REMOVE ADMIRAL EMMANUEL OGALLA AS CHIEF OF NAVAL STAFF-

OIL THEFT AND ECONOMIC SABOTAGE: A CASE OF SUBVERSION, DOUBLE STANDARD, COMPLICIT DUPLICITY AND THEFT AGAINST NIGERIA ABLY AIDED BY THE TOP ECHELON OF THE NIGERIAN NAVY.

We, the Arewa Peoples’ Assembly, at a special session of its council held on the 20th November 2024 and given your bold commitment to reverse the down turns confronting the nations economy through your well intended reforms write from Kaduna, to bring to your attention the unparalleled and unpardonable acts of criminal sabotage foisted by men of the Nigerian Navy who brazenly collude with criminals to steal crude oil in the Niger Delta.

We are constrained to write to you as a counter to the ideas enunciated in the geo political North South one way globalisation rationality which holds that problems that affect the south hemisphere do not become mankind’s global problem until they also affect the north and pose a danger to societal order”

The sense of corporate existence promotes the idea that Nigeria functions as a dynamic and multi jointed machine system with various moving parts attached to a central operating device that are linked in many significant ways.

It is therefore in the interest and sanctity of the North to insist that the Nigerian Navy’s continued effort to sustain the fight against crude oil theft have become visibly compromised and undermined.

It is important your Excellency to state that given the oil and gas performance indexes as presently constituted, the Nigeria’s hydrocarbon resources sector account for 55% of its Gross Domestic Product (GDP) and 95% of its export earnings.

Despite celebrating the milestone of the nascent 1.8 million barrels per day (mbpd), Nigeria’s oil production would have toppled the projected 2mbpd target if the Nigerian Navy had complemented the efforts of the adhoc private security organisation saddled to monitor and protect the nation’s pipelines infrastructures.

The headwinds necessitating the present economic woes are still very much palpable and given the intelligence available to us, the spotlight is on the Nigerian Navy’s involvement in crude oil syndicalism.

Recently, the media was awash with statements credited to Chief Government Ekpemupolo, aka, Tompolo, Chairman of Tantita Security Services Nigeria Limited, a private security firm involved in oil pipelines surveillance and protection, of the subterranean and complicitous activities of the Nigerian Navy’s involvement in crude oil theft and acts of maritime terrorism and national economic sabotage.

He cited instances where the Nigerian Navy operatives had stalled the arrest of oil thieves and provided security cover for illegal oil activities in the Niger Delta. He has equally asserted and we verily that the Nigerian Navy under the watch of its highest command echelon, funds a big business criminal enterprise which provides reins to unregistered, nondescript illegal vessels to traverse their criminal trade on the nation’s territorial waters.
This is antithetical to the Nigerian Navy’s constitutional mandate of protecting the nation’s maritime domain.

We are further inclined to believe Chief Ekpemupolo because we have become aware of his sense of patriotism deployed in comprehensive security, reporting and management platforms, workspace and extended cloud environment to follow up on this nefarious activities of the Nigerian Navy.

With his private security service factory operated by a dispersed, capable workforces of highly skilled specialists collaborating with digital technologies, it is possible to see this act of sabotage against the government of Nigeria.

It is also imperative to mention that before this present Navy leadership, the Navy had in the past recorded several successes in combating maritime crimes, feats that were globally acknowledged. These include the recovery of stolen oil and the delisting of Nigeria from the list of piracy-prone countries by the International Maritime Bureau. But since the present Naval leadership assumed survey of our territorial waters they seem to be inspired by a different predisposition.

We are further fully aware that several national and international financial organizations, including the World Bank have emphasized the need for Nigeria to increase its OPEC contributory quotas, in order for it to earn forex to grow its ailing economy, and this can’t happen by assumptions but by improved security on all maritime corridors leading to the nation’s oil assets.

RELIEFS SOUGHT
– That the Commander in Chief of the Armed forces of Nigeria should immediately be aware that the activities of the Nigerian Navy, the nation’s flagship of protecting our territorial waters are at variance with his outlined renewed Hope agenda.
– That it is not impossible that this activity of the nigerian navy is targeted at frustrating Your Excellency’s effort to pull this nation from the economic woes many dark years of plunder of her national resources has plunged her.
– That the Chief of Naval Staff Admiral Emmanuel Ogalla be removed from his offices as he presently looks unwilling to combat the criminal forces that seek to coral the nations territorial waters to enchain it.
– That a multi-faceted approach is required to optimise oil and gas security which must include enhancing inter-agency collaboration, increased transparency, and direct line of communications beteeen the Navy and the private surveillance and monitoring efforts.
– Beyond the change of gaurd requested for the Navy there is the immediate need to overhaul the nigerian navy architecture as it would seem it has deviated ftom its core functions and professionalism.
– As this nation navigates these challenging times – it is essential to prioritize reforms and accountability over sentiments and harbouring those whose mission statement are at cross purposes with the national interest.

In the circumstances, Your Excellency is requested to further direct in the matter

SIGNED:

ALHAJI AUTA BALARABE
COORDINATOR

MALLAM BASIR GOWON
DIRECTOR OF ORIENTATION AND MOBILISATION

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