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Igbo Youths endorse Atiku-Okowa, PDP candidates

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The Ohanaeze Ndi Igbo Youths Worldwide on Thursday endorsed the candidacy of Alhaji Atiku Abubakar and Ifeanyi Okowa for President and Vice President as well as all candidates of the Peoples Democratic Party PDP.

The endorsement was given at the maiden Igbo Youth Town Hall Meeting held in Asaba, the Delta State capital.

The Igbo Youths led by Mazi Livinus Obasi Onu said the youths were concerned about the drifting economy and insecurity plaguing the once peaceful South-East and urged the PDP Presidential Candidate Atiku Abubakar and his running mate Dr Ifeanyi Okowa to ensure they reverse the challenges facing Ndi Igbo.

Responding, Okowa said the Atiku-Okowa Presidency would apply  dialogue to unite Nigerians and provide more jobs to the teeming youths with the setting aside of $10billion dollars for MSMES.

He further said that a constitutional amendment would be carried out to devolve more powers to states and local governments and to also enable states establish their police force to tackle insecurity in their various states.

“Throughout Nigeria there is cause for every youth to worry and there is the need for the Igbo Youths to be more worried because insecurity in Igbo land is now more worrisome than other parts of the country.

“The Policies of the APC government in the last 8 years have impacted badly on the igbo man particularly the traders.

On resolving the crisis in the South-East, Okowa said Atiku Abubakar had assured that he would dialogue with key stakeholders with a view to releasing Nnamdi Kanu within the first 100 days of his administration.

“There is need for dialogue and we have said there is need to release our brother Nnamdi Kanu. Atiku has said he will open up dialogue assuring that through dialogue process he will release Nnamdi Kanu within 100 days.

“The elders of Igbo land have made the request and it means it was important to them,”

He said Delta was badly affected by the agitation in the Niger Delta but had become very peaceful because he sat with them and dialogued with them.

He added that his administration had engaged many youths through skill acquisition and empowerment programmes which had made many youths to become successful entrepreneurs and job creators.

“We will devolve more powers to the states and local government. We already have a draft bill to amend the constitution for states to have their own police force.

He lauded the entrepreneurial spirit of the Igbo youths adding that they would benefit immensely from the MSMES fund to be provided by the Atiku-Okowa presidency.

“It is not in the best interest of Igbo land to re-elect APC and we will do everything possible to bring security and development back to the South-East and other parts of the country.

“When the country is peaceful and united it will be easier to create jobs and bring development to the country.

“There is great pain in Nigeria today but there is help on the way with Atiku-Okowa presidency. We will run a transparent government with every part of the country carried along, so be rest assured that the Igbos would no longer be marginalised,” he stated.

The ceremony was attended by Senatorial Candidate of Delta North, Hon. Prince Ned Nwoko; Minority Leader House of Representatives, Rt. Hon. Ndudi Elumelu, Commissioner for Youths Development, Ifeanyi Egwunyenga among others.

Okowa Assures Artisans Of More Support

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… As Artisans Endorse Atiku/Okowa, All PDP Candidates

By Christy Aboghe

Delta State governor and Vice Presidential candidate of the People’s Democratic Party (PDP) Sen. Ifeanyi Okowa has assured Artisans in the state of more support.

The governor who was represented by the Chief of Staff, Chief Festus Ovie Agas  made this known during the prayer summit and mass endorsement of all PDP Candidates in the 2023 General Elections by the Artisan Association of Nigeria (Delta State Chapter).

Okowa vowed to give them maximum support so as to boost their business.

He urged them to continue in their support for the Party by spreading the message of PDP across the state and country.

The Vice Presidential candidate said the Party had the capacity to grow the economy of the country.

He said the Presidential candidate of the party,  had set aside fund to boost the economy of Nigeria.

In his words, the Minority Leader of the House of Representatives, Rt. Hon. Ndudi Elumelu, called on Nigerians to remain united and resolute as they march to victory at the polls come February 25 and March 11, 2023.

Elumelu said he was optimistic that with the duo of Atiku Abubakar and Sen. Dr. Okowa, in the presidency and other PDP candidates in their various positions, Nigerians will experience a new lease of life of peace and economic prosperity

While thanking the craftmen for the endorsement and for recognising his efforts and promised to reciprocate their gestures by ensuring greater dividends of democracy in the coming dispensation.

The Minority Leader of the House of Representatives thanked his Constituents and the good people of Aniocha/Oshimili Federal Constituency for the honour in also endorsing him for re-election at the February 25, 2023 National Assembly election.

He said the endorsement which was coming from non-partisan Nigerians who are driven by sheer patriotism in recognition of the leadership qualities; experience, integrity, capacity and of course the achievements of the PDP candidates, adding that their decision in endorsing the PDP Candidates reflects the direction of millions of their comrades in other states of the federation, particularly for the Atiku/Okowa ticket.

On his part, the state Chairman of the Association, Chief Ifeanyi Abanum,  said the endorsement was as a result of good governance the craftsmen had enjoyed in the state.

Abanum  while describing governor Okowa as a tested and trusted leader, he said he had no doubt that with him as the Vice president of Nigeria, the economy of the country would be transformed.

Speaking on behalf of members, Abanum promised to support the Party and ensure they emerge victorious.

Present at the event was the national Patron of the Association, Chief Patrick Agbabu;  the Chairman of Civil Service Commission, Dame Nkem Okwuofor; Commissioner of Economic Planning, Hon Kingsley Emu; PDP Chairman of Oshimili South Local Government, Hon Dada Okonji, amongst other top politicians.

Highlight of the event was the endorsement of all PDP candidates, praise and prayer session of victory for all candidates of the Party at the polls.

Information Commissioner, NUJ, IPAC Chairmen Thumb Up For Oshimili South Chairman, Ezenyili Over Signature Legislative Complex

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By Patrick Ochei

The trio of the Delta State Commissioner for Information and Spokesperson of the PDP Presidential Campaign Council, Mr. Charles Ehiedu Aniagwu, the Chairman of the Delta State Council of Nigeria Union of Journalists, Comrade Michael Ikeogwu and, the Chairman of the Delta State Chapter of the Inter Party Advisory Council (IPAC), Mr. Emeka Bidokwu have commended the effort of the Executive Chairman of Oshimili South Local Government Area of Delta State, Hon. Dr. Obi Kelvin Ezenyili in building and tastefully furnishing the Legislative Arm of the Council.

The Commissioner said the Chairman had truly interpreted and reproduced the urban renewal concept of the Governor of Delta State, Senator Ifeanyi Okowa, who on March 8, 2021, at the inauguration of the present Council Executive Chairmen across the 25 Local Governments, charged them to focus on urban renewal initiatives of the State Government.

Aniagwu affirmed that Ezenyili had delivered on that mandate, having done more projects than most of his peers within a record time.

According to him, “The Oshimili South Council Chairman has demonstrated capacity in delivering on the people’s mandate and the State Government’s mandate as the headquarters of the State Capital. He has more than anything, demonstrated the zeal and capacity to return to office a second term.

“As you were sworn in on the 8th of March, 2021, by His Excellency, he charged those of you chairmen to focus on urban renewal initiatives of the State Government in developing your Council Areas. As a person, you proceeded to compliment that urban renewal drive of the State Government, and the result is what we have come to witness today.

“You have delivered and indeed, you have given vent to that directive of the Governor. This project you have unveiled today, is a peer review mechanism for other of your colleagues to emulate in doing what the Governor had asked them to do.

“This Legislative complex that you have built is a five star project, because you are a five star man. I am impressed with what I have seen today.

“You have provided an opportunity not just to celebrate your achievements by this project, but to bring leaders to appreciate what good governance is all about. You have raised the bar for the present councillors and those who wish to be one, to work harder to get to this place. And I must advise that showcasing what you have done could become an inspiration for others to emulate. Therefore, you must partner the media going forward, so that the world will come to appreciate the much you are doing and by so doing, celebrate your honest accomplishments”, Aniagwu posited.

On his part, the NUJ Chairman, Comrade Michael Ikeogwu said, the Council Chairman had demonstrated commitment and capacity in delivering such a massive people oriented project.

He urged him to continue in his good work and to bear in mind that the world is taking note of his sterling outputs in terms of leadership.

The IPAC Chairman, Mr. Emeka Bidokwu vehemently passed a vote of confidence on the chairman, adding that he deserves a second term having exceeded the expectations of his first term in office.

He revealed that IPAC had closely monitored and observed his activities in the past one year plus and had come to the conclusion that he had done excellently well to deserve their confidence vote.

The Executive Chairman, Hon. Ezenyili while addressing the press on the stewardship of his office immediately after a media tour of the new Legislative Complex, thanked God for His grace to fulfill some of his critical plans and promises, and then his business capacity to be able to maximise the little opportunity available to him, to achieve so much in record time.

He also recognised team work as one of the factors he leveraged on to get things done and achieve the immense result that is evident today.

Earlier at the Hallow Chambers of the Legislative Arm of the Local Government, the Leader of the House, Hon. Michael Okonji during plenary, commended the Executive Chairman for bringing his business acumen and wealth of experience to bear in the administration of the Council, thereby giving them mileage in their assignment as lawmakers.

He pledged to continue to work in synergy with the Chairman in the interest of more development for the local government area.

OSLG Council Chairman Reels Out Achievements 23 Months In Office

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…As Information Commissioner, NUJ, IPAC Chairmen Passes Vote of Confidence on Ezenyili

Chairman, Oshmili South Local Government Council, Hon. Dr. Obi Kevin Ezenyili has presented his achievements since assumption to office.

Ezenyili disclosed this during a press briefing  at his office in Asaba, Delta State.

He said that his administration had witnessed remarkable achievements within the past 23 months with much focus on actualizing the targets in the Policy Plan conceived at the onset, adding that at the inception of this administration, it became expedient to prepare a development Plan tagged Y-PEP AGENDA with its main focus on “Youth and Women Empowerment, Peace and Security, Environment and Sanitation, Primary Health Care, Infrastructural development etc., which plan would be a veritable tool or compass to navigate the actualization of the socio and economic development of the LGA.

He said amongst his achievements were the construction of an ultra modern legislative complex with state of the art facilities. (awaiting commissioning); renovation of the executive complex with sophisticated furnishings and appliances; installation of close circuit television within the executive complex with plans to extend to the entire secretariat; purchase of a 500kva standby generator to provide uninterrupted power supply to the secretariat;

Highlighting more on his achievements, he accounted the engagement of over 240 youths as environmental marshals to enforce compliance to extant laws / and rules regulating a clean and safe environment and also the establishment of a mobile environment court to prosecute offenders; harmonous working relationship with the legislature/management staff that resulted in early passage of the budget; collaborating with security personnel by ensuring periodic meetings are held monthly with all security personnel and agencies in the local government to ensure safety in the LG and also providing the basic needs for vigilantee groups; partnering with Eco bank Nigeria plc to empower female petty traders at a 0% interest rate; partnering with the private sector in a PPP arrangement to improve the Infrastructural development of council’s land by revamping/ reconstructing the local government staff quarters and also constructing modern housing apartments on behalf of council; empowerment of youths, widows and less priviledge with cash gift; offsetting over 60% of outstanding debts owed contractors by previous administration; providing palliatives for flood victims, amongst other countless achievement recorded in the council.

Speaking the state Commissioner for Information and Spokesperson of the People’s Democratic Party Presidential Campaign Council, Mr. Charles Ehiedu Aniagwu, commended him for working in line with the governor’s mandate to him and other council Chairmen on the day of their swearing in ceremony.

 Aniagwu said the Chairman had truly interpreted and reproduced the urban renewal concept of the state governor, Senator Ifeanyi Okowa,  by replicating it in his local government area.

According to him, “The Oshimili South Council Chairman has demonstrated capacity in delivering on the people’s mandate and the State Government’s mandate as the headquarters of the State Capital. He has more than anything,  demonstrated the zeal and capacity to return to office a second term.

“You have delivered and indeed, you have given vent to the directive of the Governor. This project you have unveiled today, is a peer review mechanism for your colleagues to emulate in doing what the Governor had asked them to do”.
On his part the Chairman of the state Council of Nigeria Union of Journalists, Comrade Michael Ikeogwu commended Ezenyili’s effort in building and tastefully furnishing the Legislative Arm of the Council.

In his remark, the Chairman of the state Chapter of the Inter Party Advisory Council (IPAC), Mr. Emeka Bideokwu passed a vote of confidence on the council Chairman, adding that his achievements had never been recorded in the Council, hence he deserve a second term in office.

Earlier at the Hallow Chambers of the Legislative Arm of the Local Government, the Leader of the House, Hon. Michael Okonji commended the Executive Chairman for bringing his business acumen and wealth of experience to bear in the administration of the Council.

Okonji promised to continue to work in synergy with the Chairman in the interest of more development for the local government area.

Highlight of the event was an inspection tour to the new legislative complex in the Council.

Kumuyi Urged Christians To Shun All Distractions …

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Christians have been asked to shun all distractions and peddlers of impossibilities and focus more on God so that the long awaited revival of the Church can take place in the present generation.

The convener of the GCK and General superintendent of the Deeper life Bible Church , Pastor W.F Kumuyi gave the advice in Lome, Togo during the Ministers and Professionals conference as part of the Global crusade with Kumuyi (GCK), taking place in the Francophone country.

Pastor Kumuyi said the anticipated Revival can still take place if Christians avoid slothfulness in prayer and study of the word the of God and channel their energies and passion by faith in Christ .

The Renowned Evangelist while identifying fear as one of the nemesis of most Christians urged them to strive for the master key of faith which will ultimately open doors of revival across the world.

The GCK convener encouraged Christians to show renewed passion and zeal for the things of God as well as operate with Abrahamic faith that will attract God’s presence, power, promise and performance in in their lives and ministries.

Pastor Kumuyi exhorted the Ministers and Professionals at the conference to also strive for dynamic faith with complete obedience to God so that there can be a performance of God’s promises in their lives.

He assured the participants at the conference of the restoration of God’s power in the church as in the days of Elijah if only the can wake up from their slumber and embrace God wholeheartedly .

The ministers conference which attracted over a thousand participants will end on the 21st of February, 2023

Your Visit, A Blessing To Francophone Country, Says Amb. Adesina

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The Nigerian Ambassador to Togo, Mr Adebowale Adesina, has described the visit of Pastor WF Kumuyi to Lome, Togo for a global crusade as a great blessing to the country and beyond .

Ambassador Adesina, who was visibly delighted to receive Pastor Kumuyi in Lome, said he was convinced that the crusade will transform the lives of the people adding that the Francophone country will never remain the same after the crusade of Kumuyi.

The Ambassador expressed joy that God has continued to use the man of God as a channel of blessings to mankind through his undiluted preaching of God’s word in Africa and across the globe.

He urged the people of Togo to attend the crusade as their lives would be transformed by the power of God.

Responding, the Convener of the Global Crusade with Kumuyi (GCK) and General Superintendent of the Deeper Christian Life Ministry, Pastor W.F Kumuyi, said God will perform great and mighty things throughout the six day crusade in Lome and beyond as it will be transmitted to 150 countries across the world.

Pastor Kumuyi, who said he has been a regular visitor to Togo for meetings and other events, assured the people that their challenges and problems would be addressed at the crusade through the power of God.

He said the people may have a limited understanding of what the theme of the crusade , “Abundant life through Christ” is all about adding that it will be made manifest in their lives when they attend the crusade.

The Pastor assured the people of Togo and beyond that their challenges will be addressed even beyond their imagination and called on them to attend the crusade which comes up on the 16 to 22 of February 2023 without fail.

He said the six day crusade will also address the spiritual needs of the youths through the Impact programme on Saturday, 18th of February as well as the Ministers and Professionals conference which will take place on the 17th, 18th, 20th and 21st of February, 2023.

Police Officer, Dimka Joins Wife’s Foundation To Feed Over 500 Nigerian Students In Asaba

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By Patrick Ochei

One of the finest Police officers in Delta State Police Command and Commander of the Eagle Net Special Squad in the State, SP Amb. Dr. Usman Dimka, today, Monday 13th February, 2023, turned the State Capital Asaba into a Mecca of sort, distributing food and drinks to Nigerian students struggling to do their JAMB registration at the Delta State E-Library complex, along Maryam Babangida Way.

This humanitarian reachout was staged by an NGO under the aegis of PZAFAAMA Helping Hands Foundation, which has Dimka’s wife, Princess (Mrs) Hauwa P. Usman Dimka as the Chief Executive Officer.

It was a huge one as over 500 students were planned for, with packs of enriched food, water and beverages distributed to them at the complex which is within the Asaba metropolis.

The Foundation in carrying out this humanitarian reach-out to the students who had come from various parts of the State for their JAMB registration at the Delta State E-Library complex; spurred the students who were moved by such act of benevolence, thereby resorting to praying for the Foundation to be replenished for such gestures and to succeed in all its endeavours.

Speaking to newsmen who accosted him to speak on the motivation behind such kindness, the Police officer extraordinaire, said he feels happy doing good to people and alleviating their sufferings.

According to him, “This NGO, PZAFAAMA Helping Hands Foundation is actually run by my wife as the CEO. Mine is to support her efforts in contributing meaningfully to humanity.

“Of course, my passion is giving a helping hand to people who are vulnerable either by birth circumstances or by misfortunes of life. It makes me happy seeing people happy. It was not a difficult thing supporting my wife, because what she is doing is what I am divinely inspired and endowed to do.

“So far, I have adopted 12 less privileged children whose school fees, feeding and medical needs I take care of every year until they will finish their university education and stand on their own. Just last year during my birthday, I celebrated it with the children at the City of David Orphanage and the Mother of Divine Grace Orphanage. That in itself was a show of my love for children in need of unrestrained love.

“Helping people is a normal routine for me; it is where I find my peace. If those who are privileged in the society could emulate the kindness of others, there won’t be so much people that are suffering in Nigeria.

“Showing love and helping those in need helps to reduce crime through positive empowerment that can only get them productively engaged. Personally, it is my everyday desire to see a loving, peaceful and prosperous society where everybody will live happily, irrespective of their statuses.

“I was moved by the dexterity of these students to get registered, even when they had been around since morning with no food to eat or water to drink. It touched me when I first saw them gathered in huge number just to get registered. I tell you, whatever you do for these ones today, they will remember tomorrow. And such act of kindness may even spur them to want to give back to society in future”, Dimka averred.

Speaking further, he condoled with the Nigerian Police Force, the Armed Forces and other paramilitary agencies that are losing their officers and men to terrorism and banditry.

He specifically prayed for the repose of the soul of his boss and mentor, late AIG Lawal Jimeta (AIG Zone 5, Benin), whose sudden death occurred after a brief illness; and of course, the souls of his three colleagues who were attached to the convoy of Governor Okowa that recently died in active service while escorting the Governor on campaign to Abia State.

Okowa Visits Families Of Security Aides Killed By Gunmen

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Vice-Presidential Candidate of Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) and Governor of Delta, Sen. (Dr) Ifeanyi Okowa, on Sunday visited the families of police officers killed by gunmen in Anambra State.

The deceased officers – Inspectors Lucky Aleh, Celestine Nwadiokwu and Jude Obuh – were attached to Explosives Ordinances Disposal Unit at the Government House, Asaba.

They were killed by unknown gunmen, who ambushed them at a spot along Ihiala-Orlu road in Anambra while on their way to Umuahia on official duty, on Friday.

The governor visited their homes in Agbor Obi and Orogodo-Agbor in Ika South Local Government Area for Aleh and Obuh, and Owa Ekei in Ika North-East for Nwadiokwu, where he commiserated with their widows, 
Mrs Nwamaka Aleh, Mrs Juliet Obuh and Mrs Onyeisi Nwadiokwu and family members.

He prayed for the bereaved families and asked them to take solace in the fact that their the deceased died in active service for the nation, and assured that the state government would continue to identify with them through the trying times.

The governor was accompanied by member, representing Ika Federal Constituency, Mr Victor Nwokolo; member, representing Ika South in the State House of Assembly, Mr Festus Okoh and his Ika North East counterpart, Mr Anthony Elekeokwuri; Commissioner for Works, Mr Noel Omodon, his Information Counterpart, Mr Charles Aniagwu and other top government functionaries.

2023: Oborevwori commences pre-election visits to Traditional Rulers in Delta

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…Says Delta shall be envied by other states from May 29 through M.O.R.E agenda

By Fred Latimore Oghenesivbe Esq

In recognition of the important roles of traditional rulers in nation building, the governorship candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, in Delta State, Rt Hon Sheriff Francis Oborevwori, on Monday commenced a state wide visit to royal fathers in the state.

The tour which began at Owa Alero, Owa Kingdom in Ika North East Local Government Area of the state, enabled the PDP governorship candidate to further explain his M.O.R.E Agenda to traditional rulers in Delta North Senatorial District at the Palace of the immediate past Chairman of Delta State Council of Traditional Rulers, His Royal Majesty, Obi (Dr) Emmanuel Efeizomor, the Obi of Owa Kingdom.

Oborevwori who was accompanied by his running mate, Sir Monday Onyeme, party leaders and top government functionaries, assured the royal fathers that the existing robust and harmonious relationship between the state government and the traditional institutions under the incumbent governor, Senator Dr Ifeanyi Arthur Okowa, shall be sustained and improved upon such that they would be consulted from time to time in the affairs of government, especially in the area of peace building, security and welfare of royal fathers.

The Delta PDP governorship candidate, Oborevwori, explained that his M.O.R.E agenda will ensure continuity in governance by building on the enviable legacies of governor Ifeanyi Okowa by advancing Delta State through; Meaningful Development, Opportunity for all Deltans, Realistic Reforms and Enhanced peace and security, anchored on transparency, accountability, honesty, equity and good conscience.

Oborevwori commended governor Okowa for raising the stake for traditional rulers in the state, and most especially for building, furnishing and equipping a world class secretariat for the state council of traditional ruler, adding that the Okowa-Atiku presidency will attract more development to the state and will also enhance the welfare and status of traditional rulers in Nigeria

He assured that his administration would listen more, do more and achieve more for the State, Deltans and for royal fathers, when he assumes office as governor on May 29, this year, adding that Delta State shall be the reference point for good governance; socioeconomic transformation and infrastructure development during his tenure as governor.

The royal fathers commended Oborevwori’s humility and uncommon wisdom over the years and as the longest serving speaker of the Delta State House of Assembly. They urged him to sustain his integrity and Pan Delta status as a leader and a potential governor, come May 29, this year.

The royal fathers prayed for his good health and multifaceted God’s grace, protection and blessings. It was indeed a remarkable event.

And on Wednesday 8th February, Oborevwori had a fruitful discussion with Isoko and Ijaw traditional rulers in continuation of his pre-election visits to royal fathers in the state.

The meeting with Isoko traditional tulers was held at the Palace Of the Odiologbo of Owhe Kingdom in Otor Owhe, Isoko North Local Government Area of Delta State, while that of Delta Ijaw traditional rulers forum, took place at the Warri palace annex of His Royal Majesty, Elder (Captain) Timiyan, JP, Agbonu Torububor 1, the Paramount Ruler of Ogulagha Kingdom.

Oborevwori emphasized on his strong determination to be governor for all Deltans, irrespective of tribe, culture, religion or ethnic nationality, including non indigenes resident in the state, pointing out that he would continue to be accessible and available to all Deltans and to royal fathers, describing himself as a Pan Deltan with excessive local content and deeply connected to the people at the grassroots and across board.

He thanked the royal fathers for the inestimable support they and their subjects accorded him so far, and appealed for sustained goodwill, partnership, advise, prayers and support, noting that God pays special attention to the prayers and requests of royal fathers, as can be seen from numerous examples in the holy books

Immediate past governor of Delta State, Dr Emmanuel Uduaghan, who accompanied the candidate, assured the Isoko and Ijaw traditional rulers that Oborevwori will deliver on his M.O.R.E agenda. He said Oborevwori will do well as governor, which was why he decided to support and campaign for his candidacy.

Uduaghan noted that the PDP governorship candidate stands out as the most suitable, popular, reliable and generally accepted candidate in the race to Government House Asaba, saying that Oborevwori will defeat candidates of the opposition political parties with a wide margin, on March 11, this year, judging from his robust campaigns and the Mammoth crowd following him across the three senatorial districts.

He said Oborevwori has been well tutored over the years on good leadership and further described him as a competent individual with integrity, qualified in all ramifications, tested and trusted to step into the big shoes of the incumbent governor and Vice Presidential Candidate of PDP, Senator Dr Ifeanyi Arthur Okowa, CON.

The royal fathers prayed for the landslide victory of the PDP governorship candidate and foreseeable incoming governor of Delta State, Rt Hon Sheriff Francis Oborevwori, at the Polls on March 11, this year.

Direct Flight From Nigeria To Israel To Commence Soon — NCPC Boss.

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The Executive Secretary, Nigerian Christian Pilgrim Commission, Rev Dr Yakubu Pam has said that a direct flight from Nigeria to Tel- Aviv, Israel would commence soon.

He disclosed this in Yenagoa, Bayelsa State capital, on February 10, 2023 during the 17th Biennial Conference of the Pentecostal Fellowship of Nigeria, PFN, which held at the Ecumenical Centre, Yenagoa.

He stated that since his assumption of duty in 2020, he was able to conceptualize the idea of having a direct flight from Nigeria to the State of Israel and that dream would come to fruition soon by  March this year.

He posited that having a direct flight to Israel would help to boost our bilateral relations with the State of Israel.

He hinted that the licence  for the  direct flight had been awarded  to an indigenous Nigerian airline which would be airlifting Nigerians and other nationals direct to Israel.

He further explained that the NCPC establishment Act of 2007 gave the Commission the sole mandate to coordinate and supervise the movement of Christians from Nigeria to the Biblical Holy Sites around the world.

He noted that within one year in the saddle, he was able to explore Holy Sites in the Kingdom of Jordan and afterwards had the maiden Pilgrimage exercise in Jordan in 2021 which was celebrated with pomp and pageantry by the Jordanians.

The NCPC helmsman affirmed that the Pentecostal Fellowship of Nigeria, PFN, is the No 6 fastest growing organization in the world.According to him, “our growth has been from a humble beginning to Cathedral”, he said.  He congratulated them for what they had passed through in the Ministry over the years.

Rev Pam averred that the Pentecostal Fellowship of Nigeria was the only church in Nigeria that has beaten others in Pilgrimage sponsorship.

He urged members to key into the Commission’s Pilgrimage programme and leverage on our Pilgrimage offerings and be part of the exercise to the Holy land.

Rev Pam also used the opportunity to call on Bayelsans to have faith in the country and participate actively in the forthcoming general elections.

In the same vein, he called on leaders to forget their differences and seek the unity and progress of the entire nation .

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