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Gbagi Shutdown Commercial Activities, as His Free Fuel Distribution Continues In Warri

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Commercial activities were temporarily brought to a halt for over five hours, as the campaign trail of the Social Democratic Party (SDP), gubernatorial candidate, His Excellency, Olorogun Barr. Kenneth Gbagi, stormed Adane Associated Co. Limited, a fuel station on Deco Road Warri, Delta State.

The renowned philanthropist, was at the petrol station on Tuesday January 17th 2023, to dole out Premium Motor Spirit (PMS), to motorcycle and tricycle operators to alleviate the hardship the Dr. Ifeanyi Okowa-led Peoples’ Democratic Party (PDP) inflicted on Deltans.

However, the motorcycle and tricycle operators otherwise known as Okada and Keke riders turned the gesture into a carnival as they closed down businesses, shut down the streets and chanted the former minister’s name, “Gbagi for governor”, repeatedly.

The crowd grew unexpectedly for Olorogun Gbagi, a wealthy businessman with a reputation for being frugal and have emerged as a powerful force ahead of Delta State governorship election in March.

Everywhere he goes, he energized voters with messages of prudence and accountability that are amplified by an army of social movement.

In his parley with the transporters, they eulogized his good works during his time as minister and his exploits at Delta Property Development Authority (DDPA), while those who knew him as former Chairman, Legal Aid Council of Nigeria, said he left a gap since he left the position.

The transporters said that they were looking forward to experiencing the same commitment from the largest private investor in the State and his government come March after winning the governorship election.

Gbagi was a minister of education, where he created 13 Universities including the Federal University of Petroleum (FUPRE), 14 Polytechnic, 8 federal girls colleges and 16 Federal Colleges of Education.

He rebuilt and equipped an ICT center in Urhobo College, donated N10 million to Government College, Ughelli and as former minister of state for Education, rebuilt federal government college, Warri.

Though, these schools were not in Olorogun Gbagi’s schedule, he showed commitment aimed at ensuring that they exist and function.

He fought against the relocation of PTI from Warri to Kaduna State.

He was welcomed in the most joyous of ways with jubilant crowd, chanting and singing songs with his name, causing a heavy gridlock on the Deco road.

Some beneficiaries of Gbagi’s unprecedented gesture, said with him, Delta State would be made an industrial hub, saying that because of him, thousands of youths are no longer on the street.

Mr. Friday Onoboro, an Isoko indigene who resides in Warri, said: “Gbagi, has tried and we will vote so he could be the next governor of the state

Another recipient, Mr. Edward, from Okumagba, said: “I feel very happy and I am going to vote for him. I really appreciate him and he is going to be the next governor of Delta State”.

A receiver of the kind gesture, Mr. Samson, noted: “to be sincere, I am happy with Olorogun Gbagi. I know it is not every governorship candidate that is going to do this and I believe with this, he is going to do well as governor.

“Actually for him to have opened Robinson Gbagi Plaza, with the number of people that are working here, it is an employment for our youths.

“Among all the governorship candidates, he is the only one that I have benefited from. On the day of the election, I will vote for him and I want people to remember him”.

Another payee, Godwin expressed satisfaction with the gesture, “I am happy. My brother has a shop in this Plaza, this is where he earn his daily living.

“In this whole state, people that Gbagi removed from suffering are numerous, especially the youths, they should vote for him”.

Also, Mr. Christopher Odueze, said: “Gbagi, is a good man. I call on everyone to join hands and vote for him to be our governor”.

Equally, David, expressed gratitude to Gbagi, for giving him free fuel, saying it would go a long way in assisting him for the day’s business, “the man that gave us free fuel, will do well as governor”.

Mr. Joseph Onota, said: “we call on Deltans to vote for Gbagi, for giving us free fuel”.

Chukwuebuka, who displayed his Permanent Voter’s Card (PVC), said: “Gbagi, is the governorship candidate that will win, nobody else”.

In same vein, Mr. Gift, said: “This is so wonderful and I believe that if we puts our heads together, a good leader like Gbagi, will be our next governor. We are going to use our powers by God’s grace to give him our full support and we pray that God will give us a leader such as him”.

A tricycle operator, Godwin, said: “I am happy with Gbagi, for the free fuel he gave to me, I will vote for him to be governor. Deltans vote for Gbagi, he will be a good governor”.

Mr. Bernard, who insisted that the SDP governorship candidate has no rival hinted: “Gbagi, is the one that must become governor, no one has what it takes to challenge him”.

Miss Loveth equally called on Deltans to give Gbagi, their votes so he could come out victorious at the polls.

“We will vote for Gbagi and he will win the election. This is his time, as he wins the election, everything will be smooth for us in Jesus name”, she declared.

Don’t Bow To Tinubu’s Slavery, Aniagwu Advises Nigerians

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The Spokesperson of PDP Presidential Campaign Council,  Atiku Campaign Organisation, Mr Charles Aniagwu has advised Nigerians not to submit themselves to the enslavement  of the All Progressives Congress (APC) Presidential candidate, Bola Tinubu.

Aniagwu, gave the advice during a press conference with Journalists in Asaba, Delta State.

He said Nigerians would be subjecting themselves to internal slavery if they allowed Tinubu to become Nigerian president.

He urged the masses not to allow Tinubu’s dictatorship style of leadershipcontinue, adding that the APC Presidential candidate with his family controls the revenue of Lagos State and was looking for a means to extend same control on the other 35 states of the country.

He admonished Nigerians to avoid repeating the mistake Lagosians made by allowing him control everything that happens in the entire state.

According to Aniagwu, most of the major projects and programmes, such as the signage, BRT, collection of taxes, amongst others in Lagos were  controlled by Tinubu and his family.

“Needn’t I mention other sources of revenue that Lagos should have benefited from and you also know how he handpicks those who will govern Lagos to the extent that Ambode, a man that was doing well was taken out because he disagreed with them on how to share the funds of the people of Lagos.” He said.

He said for such a person to aspire to govern our country, it will be very detrimental to all of us.

“If we don’t want to submit ourselves to slavery, Nigerians must stop Tinubu from crossing Lagos into the other 35 states and the FCT because that will amount to internal slavery for all of us where he alone will determine the next President and who gets what and not forces of democratic governance”.

“Our forefathers fought the slave masters and colonial masters and chased them away to where they came from, so we cannot afford to enthrone internal slave masters who will decide how the country would be governed”.

“As part of that unbridled quest to expand his grip and capture the states, they have cooked up stories because they have seen that Nigerians are convinced that Atiku Abubakar is a man that has what it takes to recover this country and place it on the path of growth and development.

“They have gone to wake up a blackmailer and they call him a whistle blower. Am sure that as journalists you know who a whistle blower is and who a blackmailer is.

According to him, the acclaimed whistle blower, Michael Achimugu was not a staff of Atiku Abubakar, he was a staff of one of the support groups with Atiku’s daughter, he was not employed to work for Atiku Abubakar.

“If all he does is to record his boss and his friend and you call that whistle blowing, all of you know that is not whistle blowing but blackmail and anybody who is a blackmailer cannot be taken seriously and we are not perturbed because it was not done with the intention to help our country”, he said.

He said as a campaign council we know what the issues are, that our youths are loosing their jobs and more than 133 million Nigerians were suffering from what they call multi-dimensional poverty and the economy was not in the best of shape while our unity is terribly challenged.

These challenges, he said bedevilling the nation were of utmost concern and how to solve them and not engage in mundane issues.

“There is also the need for our children to have the best of education to curb the ‘Jappa’ syndrome and of course to progress the country from a consumption atmosphere to a much more productive environment.

“Our desire is to get our economy working again, unite Nigerians against divisive tendencies, fix infrastructure, address insecurity which has stiffled productivity and weakened our fabrics as a nation.

“In doing so we will amend the constitution give way for state police and other matters. The APC has not given the country any hope in the past let alone renewing it so we cannot afford to allow them enslave the rest of the country,” he said.

“Any attempt to raise issues that doesn’t add up so that they can have their way to enslave the rest of us, we are asking Nigerians to be weary of him and ask Lagosians what they are going through in his hands”.

Senator Ifeanyi Okowa Pilgrimage Friendly Governor – NCPC Boss

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The Executive Secretary, Nigerian Christian Pilgrim Commission, Rev. Dr. Yakubu Pam has described the Governor of Delta State, Sen. Ifeanyi Okowa as a pilgrimage friendly Governor.

The NCPC Boss made this disclosure in Abuja on Monday, 16th January, 2023 at Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport, Abuja during the airlift of intending pilgrims of Delta State to Israel and Jordan by the Commission.

Rev. Pam, commended the Governor for always taking a lead in the sponsorship of Christians to the Holy Land. He affirmed that it was on recorded that the Governor was adjudged the best pilgrimage Governor in the South-South few years back and he is set to become the first in the whole country in this current December 2022 Pilgrimage exercise to Israel and Jordan with the high number of intending pilgrims the State had sponsored..

He said the Commission would continue to partner with the state Government and ensure sustained synergy with the state.

He described  NCPC as the limelight of the country as the Commission had been creating positive awareness about its pilgrimage activities across the country and would continue to advance the cause of Christian Pilgrimage in Nigeria.

Rev. Pam affirmed that the reason why the Commission had continued to leverage  on its mandate of airlifting Christians to the Holy Land is hinged on the fact that the Commission was determined to build on the unity built by our founding fathers by ensuring that pilgrimage serves as a tool for social cohesion.

The NCPC Boss also thanked President Muhammadu Buhari for appointing him as the third substantive Executive Secretary of the Commission and for entrusting him with the enormous responsibility of superintending over the affairs of the Commission and Christian Pilgrimage in Nigeria.

He further thanked the Secretary to the Government of the Federation, Boss Mustapha whose office supervises the activities of the Commission for the support the Commission had enjoyed under his leadership.

Rev. Pam did not mince words by admonishing the intending pilgrims to shun abscondment and ensure that on 25th January, 2023 all of them returns to Nigeria safe and  sound with no single case of abscondment.

Speaking, the Commissioner, Bureau for Special Duties Delta State, Hon. Johnbull Edema affirmed that it was time for the intending pilgrims to use the opportunity of being on pilgrimage to pray for the country, themselves and the government of Delta State.

He thanked Sen. Okowa for making the dreams of Christians in the state come true by his consistency in the sponsorship of Christians to the Holy Land.

In his remarks, the Chairman, Delta State Christian Pilgrims Welfare Board, Most Rev. Cyril Odutemu charged the intending pilgrims to conduct themselves properly and decently while in the Holy Land. He cautioned them not to bring shame to themselves, their family, the State and the Country.

In his words; “this journey will always make or mar, we are ambassadors of this country on this journey and ultimately ambassadors of Christ.”

He further advised, “the land we are going through is a Holy Land, but everything may not be Holy , you should not be distracted,” he said.

The Cleric urged the intending Pilgrims to pray for Nigeria and for the success of the forthcoming general election.

In his welcome address, the Executive Secretary Delta State Christian Pilgrims Welfare Board, Apostle Samuel Okoh congratulated the intending pilgrims for the opportunity of being on Pilgrimage at a time like this. He explained that the intending pilgrims should be very careful while on pilgrimage as all eyes would be on them so that there would be no room to escape in the Holy Land.

He also thanked Governor Ifeanyi Okowa for his sponsorship of the intending pilgrims while thanking the members of the Delta State Christian Pilgrims Welfare Board for their efforts in actualizing the pilgrimage project.

About 300 intending pilgrims which comprises Delta and Akwa Ibom State were airlifted to the Holy land of Israel and Jordan under the NCPC fourth batch of December 2022 Pilgrimage Exercise to Israel and Jordan.

GCK Asaba: Youths Embarks In One Million Man Road Walk

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Ahead of the Pastor Kumuyi’s Youth Impact Academy, youths in Delta State have taken to the major roads of the state capital on a one million match pass.

The exercise which occurred on Saturday, 14 Jan, 2022 witnessed a large turn out of youths walking down the Nnebisi road.

 It was in preparation for the Youth Impact Academy, one of the events that Pastor William Kumuyi would hold during his six- day Global Crusade in Asaba.

The Global Crusade with the theme “Unforgettable Encounter with the God of Wonders’ would hold with a special section dedicated to youths, students, corps members and young adults to prepare them for their future endeavours.

The youths who converged at Abraka end of the major road in Asaba matched through the road and berthed at the Akpu junction near the state House of Assembly quarters from where they took a detour to Cenotaph, venue for the Global Crusade and the Youth Impact Academy.

The excited youths spent not less than three hours matching from Abraka end to the Cenotaph with trucks, cooling van, security operatives and music blaring from the mounted loud speakers which added motivation to the ever zealous youths.

Leaders from the youth wing of the Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN) were part of the match. Chairman of the state YouWiCAN, Pastor Jeffery Oshimili South and North Chairmen were also in the one million man match which shutdown Asaba as excited youths danced through the state capital.

The CAN youth leaders did not only participate but selected branch executives who participated in the match along the long stretch of Nnebisi road.

It was an exciting moment as the CAN youth leaders joined the youths in announcing the Youth Impact Academy and the Global Crusade with Kumuyi to the onlookers along the road.

For the past one and half years Pastor Kumuyi has held the Impact Academy with youths, who link up to the Alpha location through various communication technologies of which many testimonies  of success stories had poured in from youths across the globe.

This month’s Youth Impact Academy billed to hold  in Asaba on January 28 promises to impact youths with the objective of making excellent youths who will be equipped with requisite skills to challenge the dynamics of evolving societies.

Iyaloja Mulls Collaboration With AASG For APC’s Victories.

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Towards clinching towering successes at 2023 elections, the Iyaloja of the federation, Erelu Folashade Tinubu-Ojo has expressed desire to partner with the Amalgamated APC Support Groups(AASG) in the quest for overwhelming electoral victories at the forthcoming serial poll.

She revealed this while interacting with the Director-General/National Coordinator of the group, Dr Nasiru Ladan, during a courtesy visit to the organization’s national headquarters in Abuja.

Erelu Tinubu-Ojo submitted, “It is our desire to partner with this group, which can best be described as a silent potent driving force in the APC’s quest for a sweeping electoral triumph”.

In his response, Dr Ladan affirmed his explicit thirst for partnership, with such a nationwide group, as the market association, with an outstanding prolific mobilization amazon, in the mould of Erlelu Tinubu-Ojo at the helms.

He further declared, “I am enthused at the prospects, of a complementary synergy with the market union, a group which boasts national pervasive reach. Such a collaboration will undoubtedly, augur unprecedented victories at the 2023 elections”

NBA Members, Key Stakeholders In Justice Delivery -Bozimo

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By Onoriode Etatsemi

Delta State Attorney-General and Commissioner for Justice, Mr. Isaiah Bozimo  has described  members  of the Nigerian Bar Association (NBA) as key stakeholders in the realisation of the State Government’s quest for effective justice delivery.

Mr. Bozimo stated this at his office in Asaba when the Asaba Branch of the Nigerian Bar Association (NBA) paid him a courtesy call.

He thanked the association for acknowledging his achievements in the Ministry, adding that the Ministry of Justice under his watch had been taking the capacity development of the legal and non legal officers seriously.

Mr. Bozimo , who said that he had been having interactions with the lawyers in the Ministry, stated that  there was need for the Ministry to look for other areas to expand in building their capacity.

While saying that the Ministry would support the activities of the association, Mr. Bozimo  advised members of the association to always develop their practice.

Earlier, the Chairman of NBA, Asaba branch, Mr Previous Nwadimuya informed the Commissioner that they were in his office to introduce the new executive members of the association and to present a token of their appreciation to him as part of the new  year celebration.

Mr. Nwadimuya , stated that it was the tradition of the association to always introduce the EXCO to the Commissioner adding that the election that produced them  to be in charge of the leadership of the association was conducted smoothly.

He said that they had hit the ground running with several plans and programmes , revealing that some of their activities would be to collaborate with the Ministry of Justice in order to ensure the success of their tenure.

He said that the Attorney-General had performed creditably especially in the area of capacity building of staff, adding that the Attorney-General would be the first to host the association this year to be followed by Senior Advocates.

In his remarks, the Vice Chairman of the association, Mr. Thomas Anigara said that the Attorney-General had procured a staff bus for the Ministry, increased the outfit allowance of legal officers in Ministry of Justice.

Mr. Anigara , who also stated that the Commissioner had facilitated  car loan for 20 persons in the Ministry of Justice, added that almost 31 years of his service, the Commissioner had done what others could not do.

Ukodhiko Urges Isoko Nation To Unite Ahead Of 2023 Polls, Presents Scorecard

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Immediate past Commissioner for Energy in Delta State and the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) candidate for Isoko Federal Constituency in the forthcoming general election, Pastor Engr. Jonathan Ajirioghene Ukodhiko, has called on the Isoko nation to unite towards the emergence of credible candidates at the upcoming polls, while saying that his scorecard demonstrates that he has the capacity to engender laws that will address the developmental challenges of the area and attract the dividends of democracy.

Ukodhiko, who is the Founder of Joeny Holdings Group Limited and UJA Homes Incoporated, said that as a philanthropist, clergy man and lover of humanity, he has been in the earnest endeavour of impacting lives positively.

While pledging greater service to Isoko nation at the green Chambers in Abuja. He said, “God knows that I am out to serve my people. I don’t have any other ambition, rather than to serve my people. I did not wake up one morning and just decided to leave what I was doing.  By God’s grace, I have built companies and engaged in meaningful investments”.

On his plans to render quality service, as well as value-addition, he posited that, for him, politics should be devoid of self-serving pursuits or issues that are personal, but working and making sacrifices for the general good.

The Owhelogbo-born politician recalled his upbringing and character over the years, declaring that, “Jonathan Ukodhiko has not changed because I can never change; that is my nature.  I was groomed to render services to my people. I remember when I was in the village, I was a unifier amongst the youths”. 

On his ambition, he said, “when I look at what is happening in  Isoko nation, it is very, very painful because we are a wonderful nation that God  has blessed so much, so we have all it takes to achieve the desired development. I strongly believe that things can be changed. Ukodhiko, therefore urged his compatriots to eschew bitterness and divisiveness so as to move Isoko nation forward, while saying that the town hall meetings in every community is intended to heal wounds and to carry the people along as he marches on with his desire to represent Isoko nation at the Federal legislature.

Giving account of his stewardship as Commissioner, Ukodhiko said, “some people don’t know what I did within seven to eight months. Before I left office, I awarded the contract to fix areas that were not reached, such as Ofagbe and Oyede. The electricity supply to Kwale and Ogume was the same power that supplied Isoko. As a Commissioner, I removed Isoko from the whole of Kwale and merged it with Abraka  that has a lesser load, so that whenever there is power, Isoko people would be able to enjoy it.  I awarded that contract before I left office and work is ongoing, in ensuring regular power supply”.£

“When I came into office, the 132 KVA that was awarded to take power from DSC down to Isoko had been abandoned.  I wrote to the CBN through BEDC because there was an intervention fund that could be accessed to obtain the power facilities and by God’s grace, we were able to secure about N36 billion through that intervention fund. There are other facilities which needed to be upgraded, so through Effurun, they are going to upgrade through Obosi, also Delta North, Delta Central to Delta South; all of which were secured and work is ongoing. I also discussed with the State Governor, Senator Dr. Ifeanyi Arthur Okowa on proper activation, so by the time these projects are completed, it will be of great relief to our communities.”

“If you go to Ozoro right now, they are developing some low-cost houses, meaning that it is attracting development. When I came into office as Commissioner, I found out that electricity was an exclusive preserve of the Federal Government. I and the Delta State Ministry of Energy drew up a bill, worked with the House of Assembly and Governor Okowa signed it into law, thus empowering Deltans to generate, transmit and distribute power. I am one of the people that pushed for power to be removed from the exclusive list. I am setting up structures from the ward to unit level, so we can be engaging the people continuously, especially the youths and to give them the opportunity to owe this project.”, he said

He concluded by saying, ”I am very accessible and that will remain  part of my life”. Let us work together and push ahead with giving our people a sense of belonging, while Ukodhiko maintained that Isoko nation has no business with poverty, or needless crisis, but he promised to effect a new dawn through quality representation.

Your Vote Matters A Lot, Anyafulu Tells Non Indigenes

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…As She Takes Campaign To Non Indigenes

By Christy Aboghe

Ahead of the forth coming election, the Oshimili South House of Assembly Candidate under the People’s Democratic Party (PDP), Hon Bridget Anyafulu, has called for support from Non Indigenes in the state.

Anyafulu gave the call when she paid a courtesy visit to  the local government executive members of the group in Asaba, Delta State.

She said her votes would be incomplete without them, hence the need of seeking their support, so as to get good results.

“Without their votes in every societies, you cannot say you have done well. I see  and call them Oshimili South people, because they speak my language more than I do”, She said.

She said  “the fact that the non Indigenes living in the Local Government are also Deltans cannot be disputed as many of them were born and breed here”.

She added that as Nigerians they had found peace in the state and have participated in all activities in the state, hence they have to be involved in the elections, as in partnering with her, their ideas would help progress the constituency.

On his part, the Chairman of the Association, Sir Bernard Agazuma assured her of massive support from the non indigenes adding that they would not only vote for her, but for all members of the Party.

Agazuma said all that they expect from her was her swearing in invitation to them, in celebration of her victory at the poll.

Monarch Commends Governor Okowa For Building Secretariat For Journalists In Delta

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By Patrick Ochei

The revered 2nd Vice Chairman of Delta State Council of Traditional Rulers and King of Ubulu-Uno Kingdom in Aniocha South Local Government Area of Delta State, HRM Obi (Dr) Henry Afamefune Kikachukwu has commended the Executive Governor of Delta State and PDP Vice Presidential Candidate in the forthcoming general elections, Senator Ifeanyi Okowa for building a befitting Secretariat for the members of the fourth estate of the realm in the State.

He gave this commendation when he visited the Press Centre to felicitate with the Council Executive for the new year, and he was taken on a guided tour of the edifice by the NUJ Chairman and other members of the State Working Committee.

Obi Kikachukwu said it could only take a media friendly Governor to take up the project and complete it tastefully to enhance the performance of Journalists in their statutory assignments.

He urged Journalists in the State through the NUJ, to endeavour to cultivate the virtue of gratitude by building on more cordiality with the Government as a way of reciprocating the unprecedented gestures of the Governor.

He therefore prayed for the Governor to receive the reward of God for the favour done the NUJ and for his numerous accomplishments in the State, adding that he has seen good days, he would see better days going forward in his personal eandeavours and political career.

He also prayed for the Union to receive the grace to do its job of Watchdog to the pleasing of God and satisfaction of humanity.

The amiable Monarch commended the Chairman for holding the union together since his inception of office, particularly his second inauguration which has seen good things coming to the union.

His words, “Your tenure couldn’t have come at a better time than now. We were all happy at your emergence and we thank God for the bar that has been raised so far.

“The journalism profession is noble in creating awareness for the proper information, education and entertainment of its audiences. These functions are key for societal advancement and development.

“I will suggest that the leadership of NUJ finds a way to meet with the Council of Traditional Rulers in the interest of building working synergy. Our roles as Traditional Rulers and yours as Media are tailored towards passing the verdict of peace, sound values and security of our society towards sustainable development.

“We are not partisan in politics, but our duty is to ensure safe, peaceful and serene environment to practice politics and administer good governance. So there is need for us to meet and activate this partnership in the interest of a better society, anchored on positive behavioural patterns for human and economic advancement”, the Royal Father admonished.

In his response, the NUJ Chairman, Comrade Michael Ikeogwu appreciated the Monarch for being the first to ever visit the Press Centre to greet and engage the Council members.

According to him, “We will not take this royal visit for granted; and coming earlier in the year means that God has sanctioned it to bring us good things for the year.

“We have keenly observed your person Your Majesty, and there is no mincing words to say that you are a thoroughbred custodian of our people’s culture and traditions. No wonder your personality and fame is towering within the traditional institution across the country, and, also based on the services you have rendered and still rendering to Nigeria as a renowned statistician.

“We are proud of you in the media, because you are one traditional ruler that has distinguished himself in conduct, humility, peace and conflict resolution and preservation of culture and traditions in our dear State.

“We have taken note of all the points you have advanced here with us, they are all germaine to the partnership we need to build in our desire to take our State to the next positive level. For identifying with us, we will give your visit the deserved publicity in order to encourage other well meaning Deltans to equally seek friendship and partnership with the NUJ in the State.

“By your vantage position in the society Your Majesty, we are also soliciting your assistance to canvass for us, issues that will benefit the media in the State. Thank you Your Majesty for this awesome Royal visit”, Ikeogwu appreciated.

In his vote of thanks to the academically accomplished traditional ruler, the Secretary of the NUJ in the State, Deacon (Comrade) Patrick Ochei assured the Obi of Ubulu-Uno of the readiness of the NUJ to partner the traditional rulers to advance the State and nation in the right direction going forward.

He also assured the Royal Father that the media would continue to canvass constitutional role for the traditional institution as a way of galvanising them to assist the Government in curbing insecurity from the community levels.

Ochei thanked the Monarch for visiting and promised to follow up on the resolutions reached during the engagement.

Dora Akunyili’s Daughter Announced As Chief Medical Officer Of US Hospital

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First daughter of the late Dora Akunyili, former director-general of the National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC) and ex-minister of information, Ijeoma Akunyili has been announced as the new chief medical officer of the Jersey City Medical Center, a RWJBarnabas health facility in the United States.

This was made known in statement on Wednesday,   January 11, 2023.

“In her most recent role, Dr. Akunyili served as the Regional Medical Director for TeamHealth, Northeast Group, where she had strategic, operational, and clinical oversight of nearly twenty emergency departments, critical care, and hospitalist service lines in Connecticut, New Jersey, New York, Rhode Island, and Pennsylvania,” the statement reads.

“She led an unprecedented fourfold expansion of service lines with a specific focus on medical services and access to care for underserved populations.

“Previously, Dr. Akunyili served as the chair of emergency medicine at Waterbury Hospital, a Level II trauma teaching hospital. There she was the change agent who led a dynamic team in dramatically reducing the lengths of stay, improving overall performance across multiple patient-centered metrics, and increasing physician staffing.

“She was awarded the 2019 Medical Director of the Year Award for the impressive turnaround of the Waterbury Hospital Emergency Department.

“In addition to her executive experience, Dr. Akunyili has vast leadership and advocacy experience, and is currently serving as the President of the Connecticut College of Emergency Physicians (CCEP).

“Prior, she served for several years on the board of directors of Texas and Connecticut Colleges of Emergency Physicians. She was an Assistant Professor of Emergency Medicine at Baylor College of Medicine Houston, TX, and she is currently a Clinical Assistant Professor of Medicine at Yale University.”

Speaking on the appointment, Akunyili expressed gratitude to the hospital, adding that she remains committed to ensuring quality service delivery.

“I am grateful for this opportunity, and I look forward to serving the residents of Hudson County and continuing to provide safe, innovative, efficient, and equitable care,” she was quoted as saying.

“It is a true privilege to lead the clinical effort at Jersey City Medical Center and to create sustainable health outcomes for our community.”

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