Captain Enisuoh Bags Doctorate Degree From High Stone Global University, USA

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December 7, 2024

The Executive Director , Operations and Technical at Tantita Security Services Nigeria Limited , Captain Warredi Enisuoh, has bagged a honorary Doctorate Degree in Leadership and Strategic Management and ‘’ Lifetime Achievement “ Award from the prestigious High Stone Global University, Texas, USA.

Captain Enisuoh was honored at the university ‘s 2024 International Conference, Special Convocation and Awards Ceremony held at Asaba on Saturday.

Enisuoh was recognized for his immense contributions to maritime and aviation safety, innovative security strategies in the field of maritime and security operations.

Enisuoh is a highly accomplished maritime and aviation expert with over two decades of experience spanning multiple industries.

His impressive career is defined by leadership roles in maritime operations, aviation and national security with a focus on protecting vital infrastructure in Nigeria’s oil and gas sector.

Captain Enisuoh has made significant contributions to the Nigerian Maritime Administration and Safety Agency (NIMASA) where he served as Director of Maritime Safety and Director of Shipping Development.

Captain Enisuoh has held several critical positions in both the maritime and aviation sectors. He had served in Singapore and Australia where he helped ensured safety and regulatory compliance across Australian and Singaporean vast coastlines.

Addressing journalists after the award, he thanked the High Stone Global University, Texas for finding him worthy of the award, saying the award is a push for him to give his best for the well being of society.

He explained that Tantita Security Services is one hundred percent committed to the safety of pipelines within its area of operations.

He said: “We are in because it is our environment and we don’t want a situation where the future generations will jave nothing to fall back on in terms of environment. Before now, there was much degradation but we are recapturing the environment.

“We will continue to thank the federal government for the opportunity they gave to us. We are not going to fail the federal government but we will continue with the job we are doing. We will continue to sensitise the communities to take their eyes off nefarious activities in the area.

“We are not only protecting the crude oil lines that pass through the area but we are going to try to change the behavioral activities of the people to ensure investors come to the region to do business.”

On behalf of other awardees, Captain Enisuoh appreciated the authorities of High stone Global University for the recognition, saying that the awards will spur him to do more.

The event also featured a lecture series delivered by Prof. Jasper Ejovwokoghene Ikpesu, titled “ Sustainability Through Good Governance and Community Development” with a case study on Costa Rica and Finland.

Highlighting the successes in the administration models of Finland and Costa Rica, Prof. Ikpesu recommended that Nigeria should adopt their policies in environmental governance, human development and social policies, community engagement to enhance her development stride.

The Prof. also said that concerted efforts should be made to foster transparent governance , empower individuals through education and health and leveraging on strength of community needs to create sustainable goals and a future for all.

Oshimili South Agog as Hon. Chief Theodora Giwamu Hosts Delta State PDP Chairman and His Entourage

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December 6, 2024

It was a fun filled occasion as Honourable Chief Theodora Giwamu hosted the Delta State PDP Chairman, Chief Solomon Arenyeka (JP) at her Jesus Saves Country home in Asaba the State Capital. The PDP State Chairman was accompanied by his deputy Sate Chairman of the party in the person of Elder Moses Iduh amongst other PDP State exco members.

The occasion kick started with an opening prayer by the immediate past PDP State woman leader in the person of Lady Kanwulia Omoko. The PDP LGA party chairman in Oshimili South gave an opening welcome address to the joy of the party faithful present as the party faithful echoed a loud and thunderous three ‘Gboza’ acknowledging the presence of the State Chairman.

Party leaders in Oshimili South took turns to speak but in a soft and appreciative manner, the host of the day, Honourable Chief Theodora Giwamu had a few words of thanks to say as she appreciated the party faithful present and the Delta State PDP Chairman for making out time to visit even though he had a very tight schedule of activities on the same day.

Chief Solomon Arenyeka (JP) during his speech, went down memory lane by taking his time to explain how he worked closely with Honourable Chief Theodora Giwamu prior to the formation of PDP in Delta State and after the formation. He acknowledged her political qualities and participation over the years and thanked her for the wonderful reception. The PDP State Chairman also stated that he was pleased with what he saw and stated that the State exco will embark on a State wide tour where he would expect Oshimili South PDP to display even more than what he had witnessed during his visit to the residence of Honourable Chief Theodora Giwamu.

Notable political leaders in Oshimili South LGA present but to mention a few are Lady Kanwulia Omoko, RT Hon. Peter Onwusanya, Dr. Mordi Ononye, Ogbueshi Dada Okonji, Engr. Smart Meka, Ogbueshi Chike Ifesiokwu, Chief Chinedu Obodo amongst others which include incumbent and past councillors, the Vice Chairman of Oshimili South Council, ward chairmen, other notable party leaders /faithful in the LGA and the Secretary to the Council.

Closing prayer was said and the PDP State Chairman left with joy and satisfaction to the glory of God.

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Ibori’s Daughter Defection; Deltans Not Surprised – PDP Chieftain

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December 6, 2024

…Says we foresee Erhiatake Ibori-Suenu returning to PDP after 2027 general elections.

A chieftain of the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, Dr Fred Latimore Oghenesivbe, has said that the defection of Chief James Ibori’s daughter, Hon Erhiatake.Ibori-Suenu, was foreseeable and never a surprise to the good people of Delta State.

He made the assertion when he was asked to comment on the defection of the former PDP member representing Ethiope Federal Constituency at the House of Representatives, Hon Erhiatake Ibori, assuring that her exit from the party is grossly inconsequential, a big relief and a good omen that was long awaited.

The Orientation and Communications Bureau Director General, further disclosed that PDP political structures in Ethiope Federal Constituency is solid, unshakable, members are united, and shall deliver the party effortlessly in the forthcoming general elections, and more particularly the governorship election.

He noted that prior to 2023 presidential and National Assembly elections, Chief James Ibori invited leaders of Ethiope Federal Constituency to his country home in Oghara where he assured leaders of PDP that his daughter, Hon Erhiatake Ibori-Suenu should be allowed one tenure to complete the two tenure slots of Ethiope West LGA, so that Ethiope East can take her turn in 2027 under the irrevocable internal power rotation agreement in Delta PDP.

Oghenesivbe, who was a campaign spokesperson for Delta PDP in 2023 general elections, pointed out that Ethiope East agreed to Chief Ibori’s proposal and thereafter delivered his daughter clean and clear in a transparent, free and fair election, noting that Hon Erhiatake Ibor ‘s defection to the opposition party in the state was a deliberate attempt to truncate the promise made by Chief Ibori, so as to return his daughter for a second tenure, so as to shortchange Ethiope East LGA in 2027.

He assured that Chief Ibori’s daughter will obviously face political brick walls within and outside their party in 2027, as.PDP is poised to clinch overwhelming victory under the political leadership of the state governor, Rt Hon Sheriff Oborevwori, adding that the enviable performance of the ruling party in the state through the instrumentality of the MORE agenda would resonate with the people at the polls.

“The defection of Hon Erhiatake Ibori suffered unexplainable delays for obvious reasons. The political calculation by Chief Ibori camp was that they can eat their cake and have it after the 2023 general elections. But alas, the reverse was the case.

“They (Chief Ibori Camp) have now decided to opt out of PDP instalmentally. We clearly understand their politics of one leg in and one leg out, the Weysom Wike style.

“We.lost Ethiope West to the opposition party in the House of Assembly in 2023 due to the political deceit of some political actors whose one leg is in PDP and the other leg in the major opposition party in the state, some people call it smart anti party politics, just like what Chief Wike is doing in Rivers State at the moment.

“The video clips of 2023 governorship election in Oghara is still in the archive. At the appropriate time we shall do the needful, it’s not yet time for 2027 electioneering politics.

“Deltans are not surprised that Erhiatake Ibori defected to the major opposition party. They knew it will come and here we are. The coast is now very clear for all to see and appreciate.

“PDP will never miss Hon Erhiatake Ibori-Suenu, rather we foresee her returning to PDP after 2027 general elections,” Oghenesivbe assured.

Oborevwori Approves Capacity Building Workshop For Media Appointees

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December 6, 2024

…Prof Abigail Ogwezzy-Ndisika to attend as Chief Trainer, 17-19th December

In line with his human capital development programme encapsulated in the MORE agenda, Delta State Governor, Rt Hon Sheriff Oborevwori, has graciously approved the 5th edition of Delta State Communication Workshop, DELCOM 2024, scheduled to hold from 17th to 19th December, 2024 at Hotel Benizia Asaba.

Director General, Delta State Orientation and Communications Bureau, Dr Fred Latimore Oghenesivbe, in a statement on Thursday, disclosed that the 3-Day capacity building programme with the Theme “Advancing Delta: Strategies For Public Communication and Effective Media Engagement,” is designed to enhance the skills and overall efficiency of media appointees to the governo, social media influencers and media partners.

He further disclosed that a renowned communication scholar and former Head of Department of Mass Communication at the University of Lagos, Prof Abigail Ogwezzy-Ndisika, shall be the Chief Trainer, to be supported by Prof Joyce Ogwezzi, Head of Mass Communication Department, Dennis Osadebey University, Anwai-Asaba.

Oghenesivbe who is also DELCOM State Coordinator, assured that the training would enable participants to effectively and efficiently articulate and project the ongoing implementation of the MORE agenda, as well as the numerous achievements of governor Oborevwori, adding that a total of 150 participants are expected to benefit from the 3-Day brain storming exercise, sponsored by the state government, and proudly supported by Delta State Internal Revenue Service, DSIRS, Delta State Oil Producing Areas Development Commission, DESOPADEC, and Hotel Benizia Asaba.

He said the Chief Trainer, Prof Abigail Ogwezzy-Ndisika, and other facilitators shall take participants through essential modules which include; strategies for developing communication plan, crisis communication and reputation management, effective media engagement and management, media Interview simulation, digital communication and strategic storytelling, strategies for effective social media engagement, deployment of artificial intelligence, AI, in content creation, editing and media coordination, among others.

“Our amiable governor, Rt Hon Sheriff Oborevwori has graciously approved Delta State Communication Workshop, DELCOM 2024, the 5th edition since 2018, and mandated the Director General of Delta State Orientation and Communications Bureau, Fred Latimore Oghenesivbe Esq, to mount the capacity building programme.

“We are indeed very happy and grateful to God and governor Oborevwori for sustaining the annual capacity building workshop for media appointees of the governor, social media influencers irrespective of political divide, and our media partners. We are excited and cannot thank the governor enough.

“Our 2024 5th edition trainers, Prof Abigail Ogwezzy-Ndisika of Unilag, and Prof Joyce Ogwezzi of Dennis Osadebey University, have been part of Delcom success story. Other facilitators shall be unveiled soon.

“We are ready to roll, and the workshop shall take place at the prestigious Hotel Benizia in Asaba, from 17th to 19th December, 2024, begining from 9am each day.

“Delcom 2024 5th edition is proudly supported by Delta State Internal Revenue Service, DSIRS, and Delta State Oil Producing Areas Development Commission, DESOPADEC. The workshop venue shall be branded in appreciation of these high profile agencies while their arrowheads shall tell their success stories as it relates to the MORE Agenda, and would definitely be honoured with DELCOM Hall of Fame Awards.

“His Excellency, the executive governor of Delta State, Rt Hon Sheriff Oborevwori shall declare DELCOM 2024 open on Tuesday 17th December, while Secretary to the State Government, Dr Kingsley Emu, will perform the closing ceremony on Thursday 19th December, 2024,” Oghenesivbe said.

Delta Ethnic Peace and Unity Cup Finals: Team Ndokwa To Faces Team Itsekiri

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December 5, 2024

Warri: The Delta Ethnic Peace and Unity Football Tournament has climax to the final stage after the semifinals matches of the Peace and Unity Cup have concluded in thrilling fashion. The results are as follows:

At the Ogor Technical College, Ughelli Center, Team Itsekiri (Ugbomarun FC) played a goalless draw against Team Isoko (Winsome FC) but won 4-3 on penalty shootout.

At the Oleh Township Stadium Center, Team Urhobo (Udu United FC) lost 2-4 to Team Ndokwa (Ndokwa East United FC) on penalty shootout after a 2:2 regulation time draw.

The stage is now set for the final match between Team Itsekiri and Team Ndokwa. Meanwhile, Team Urhobo and Team Isoko will compete for third place.

The final and third-place matches will take place on Sunday, 8th December 2024, at 2 pm prompt at the Baptist High School Field, Orerokpe Town.

According to Comrade Sheriff Mulade, the initiator of the tournament and President of CEPEJ, a reception will be held after the event to host all who contributed to the tournament’s success. The reception will take place at the Africa for Peace Games-Village/Event Center, Ugolo near Osubi Airport, Okpe LGA of Delta State.

DTSG Determined To Support Tertiary Institutions

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December 5, 2024

Delta State Governor, Rt. Hon. Sheriff Oborevwori has reiterated his commitment to solving financial challenges confronting institution of higher learning in the state.

The governor who was represented by his deputy, Sir Monday Onyeme made this known during the 2nd Education Summit, with the theme of “Alternative Funding for Tertiary Institutions”. which held at Dennis Osadebay University, Asaba.

He said the challenges facing higher education were not peculiar to government, but there can be distinctively innovative and transformative responses to solving the problems.

“Our tertiary institutions are not just centres of learning, but engines of social mobility, economic development and human capital transformation”.

“Our sole aim is to reinvent and reinvigorate the funding landscape for tertiary institutions in the state”.

“We have witnessed remarkable strides in addressing the challenges faced by our higher Institutions and we have fostered renewed commitment to accessibility, equity and quality in education. You are all witnesses to the giant stride development in the history of our tertiary institutions in the State. (Four universities, three polytechnics, two colleges of education)/ yet there is still much work to be done”.

According to him, the occasion marks a significant milestone not only in the state’s commitment to academic excellence adding that it foster a spirit of collaboration among educators, policy-makers, and students to address a challenge that strikes at the core of our developmental aspirations.

He said it was imperative that the higher education system is not only responsive to these changes, but also anticipatory equipping our students with the skills, knowledge and critical thinking necessary to thrive in an ever-changing world.

The governor said with the immense pressures faced by students, prioritizing mental health resources and creating inclusive spaces, will help cultivate resilience and empower the students to pursue their academic and personal goals.

“Equally important is our commitment to diversity and inclusion. Our institutions must reflect the rich diversity of our population, ensuring that every student has equitable opportunity to succeed. It is our responsibility to create a culture where every voice is heard and every perspective is valued. Only then can we cultivate a truly enriching educational experience”.

In his address the state Commissioner for Higher Education, Prof. Nyerhovwo Tonukari, described the challenges as both multifaceted daunting, encompassing financial constraints, shifting demographics, and the relentless pace of technological advancement.

He urged the institution managers to collectively harness the power of collaboration, creativity, and innovation.

he said with higher institution as a catalyst for economic development. The heads of institutions must deepen their commitment to ensuring that their institutions can sustain their mission of providing high-quality education, fostering ground breaking research, and adapting to the ever-evolving job market.

According to him, the state Government has been exceptionally generous in supporting its nine tertiary institutions, by funding the salaries of all academic and non-academic staff.

“Our state was among the first states to implement the 25/35% salary review for tertiary institution staff, including several months’ arrears”, he said.

Delta State also led the way in paying the new minimum wage and the government also provides bursaries to over 30,000 students annually.

He added that the state government has approved the employment of approximately 600 academic and non-academic staff in the state-owned tertiary institutions and also been supporting the institutions with large amount of funds annually for resource verification and accreditation.

Highlighting the achievement of the state in education, the Commissioner said that the capital budget for the Ministry of Higher Education is 32 billion naira. By the end of the 2024/2025 admission period, approximately 25,000 candidates would have been admitted to study various courses in the nine state -owned tertiary institutions. In 2025, about 13,000 students are expected to graduate from these institutions.

Also highlighting the government’s significant efforts in enhancing infrastructure within the institutions, he said since assuming office, the Governor has commissioned the Faculty of Agriculture Complex, three auditoriums and administration building at the Dennis Osadebey University in Asaba.

“Our Governor also commissioned the administrative building, roads and VC’s lodge in Delta State University of Science and Technology, Ozoro”.

As part of the convocation ceremony in 2024, the new Faculty of Science building in Abraka was also commissioned, adding that he has visited the state-of-the-art Engineering laboratory and Auditorium in University of Delta Agbor.

The Commissioner revealed that a new campus of the Delta State University of Science and Technology is being built at Orerokpe, alongside other several other ongoing projects in our tertiary institutions.

Highlight of the event was lecture session by Prof Lawrence Ezemonye, Prof Douglas Omotor and Mr Abiodun Adedeji; good will messages and the meet the Press session.

Delta State Directorate Of Project Monitoring Inspects Projects Under WUEDA’s Supervision

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December 4, 2024

…Applauds Agency for jobs well done

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The Delta State Directorate of Project Monitoring and Audit, Asaba, on Thursday carried out a routine inspection of Govt projects under the supervision of Warri, Uvwie and Environs Special Area Devt Agency, (WUEDA), to ascertain the quality of jobs done in the Agency’s mandate areas. The team was led by a Senior Special Adviser, SSA to the Governor on Project Monitoring, Engr. Dr. Goodnews Agbi.

Engr. Dr. Agbi stated that the Delta State Governor, Rt. Hon. Sheriff Oborevwori had directed that all contractors handling government projects in the State must execute their jobs according to contractual specifications and global standards, as Government had spent huge sums of money in ensuring that only the best was good for the people of Delta State.

He expressed satisfaction with the projects inspected, as well as commended the Agency for carrying out thorough project supervision. He, however, enjoined the Agency to ensure prompt correction of a few technical errors observed and pointed out to the affected contractors.

According to Engr. Dr. Agbi, “we are satisfied with all the projects inspected, especially the one at Ope Street, off Lower Erejuwa Street, Warri, handled by Westwood Ventures. Its drainage dimensions, gradient and thickness are ok; it flows very well and it is beautiful on both sides; it is a very fine job.”

Speaking earlier, the Director General of WUEDA, Hon. Prince Godwin Ejinyere who was represented by the Agency’s Director of Project and Works, Engr. Bemigho Ofoeyeno, thanked Engr. Agbi and his formidable team from the Directorate of Project Monitoring and Audit, Asaba, for inspecting the projects supervised by the Agency, and explained the various categories of ongoing projects in WUEDA’s mandate areas, and their various stages of completion.

The projects visited by the team were Ogbe Avenue Road extension leading to Paul Ataine Street, Commissioner Road, and DSC Roundabout Effurun, the road by Praise Cent”e, off Jakpa Road, Effurun, as well as the site of the rehabilitation and asphalt overlay of failed sections of the NNPC Housing Complex Road, from Refinery Road, Ekpan, in Uvwie LGA, to Edjeba junction in Warri South LGA, the contract of which was recently awarded to Levant Construction Company.

The inspection team also visited the flood control project at the Warri Township Stadium and its environs being handled by Levant Construction Company, and the construction site of Ope Street to Omene Street in Warri South LGA, as well as the Phase III of the storm water drainage project at Airport Road, Ugboroke, DDPA, Ugborikoko, Sokoh Estate Road and Musheshe Estate, being executed by China Civil Engineering Construction Corporation, CCECC.

A resident of Ope Street and veteran football coach, Chief Paul Obire expressed his appreciation to Governor Sheriff Oborevwori for the construction of the street. He said he had been living in that street for 63 years as the first landlord but despite all appeals to successive Govts to construct the road, nothing was done in that regard. “I thank this Administration for making it happen; we are really grateful to Governor Sheriff Oborevwori; may God continue to guide and bless him,” Chief Obire prayed.

Other civil engineers of WUEDA were also on hand during the project inspection by the Directorate.

House Of Assembly Committee Inspects Projects In WUEDA’s Mandate Areas

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December 4, 2024

…Says Governor Sheriff Oborevwori is indeed Mr. Project

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Members of the State House of Assembly Committee on Warri, Uvwie and Environs Special Area Devt. Agency, WUEDA, on Thursday inspected the flood control and road projects of the State Govt in the Agency’s mandate areas, as part of their oversight functions.

On arrival in WUEDA’s Office at DDPA Estate, Effurun, the Chairman of the Committee, Hon. Prince Osamuta Emeka and other members were received by WUEDA’s Director General, Hon. Prince Godwin Ejinyere, two Board members, and top Management Staff of the Agency.

Hon. Osamuta Emeka said the Committee’s visit was not to witch haunt the Agency but to ascertain project positions to enable the Committee make adequate budgetary provisions for them in the 2025 budget proposal, as both the Committee and the Agency were partners in progress.

Next was a technical and critical look at the list of projects that was presented to the Committee by the DG, followed by questions to which Hon. Prince Ejinyere and WUEDA’s Director of Project and Works, Engr. Bemigho Ofoeyenor promptly provided answers.

Prince Ejinyere gave a detailed explanation of WUEDA’s mandate which includes the supervision of Govt projects, ensuring environmental sanitation, safety and security, and the beautification of the City. He said the Agency was taking necessary measures towards making Warri, Uvwie and their environs great again, in line with the MORE Agenda of Governor Sheriff Oborevwori.

Prince Ejinyere said he and the new Board started work barely a year ago, and praised the Management and Staff of the Agency for their support so far. According to him, “upon resumption, we carried out massive public sensitization and enlightenment on radio, television and the social media, urging stakeholders to support the Agency to enable it transform the mandate area into a befitting Metropolis that it deserves.”

“We also engaged other stakeholders such as Local Govt Chairmen, traditional rulers, as well as the heads of security agencies, and the executives of trade unions and markets in the area,” Hon. Ejinyere said.

The WUEDA DG also said that he inherited some flood control and road construction projects handled by CCECC and Levant Construction Company, some of which were ongoing, while others were already completed.

He disclosed that Governor Oborevwori awarded the Phase 3 of the flood control project along Airport Road and adjoining areas to CCECC, and another to de-flood Warri City Stadium and its environs to Levant Construction Company.

“Many other road construction projects have been awarded by Governor Sheriff Oborevwori for the Agency to supervise. The roads are Ope Street, Warri; Aya Street, by Praise Centre, Jakpa Road, and Ogbe Street, Effurun; Princess Agbaje/Michael Dotie Street, Warri, which are ongoing,” the DG said.

Hon. Godwin Ejinyere and his team then conducted members of the Committee round the sites of the Govt’s flood control and road projects where they observed a few technical lapses in some parts of the second and third phases, and urged the contractor, CCECC, to fix them immediately. The Committee also inspected the flood control project in and around the Warri City Stadium, handled by Levant Construction Company.

In an interview at the end of the inspection, the Chairman of the House Committee, Hon. Prince Osamuta Emeka thanked the Governor whom he called “Mr. Project,” and the DG for the good works they had been doing towards transforming Warri, Uvwie and their environs, through massive development projects in the area.

He also thanked the Speaker of the State House of Assembly, Rt. Hon. Emomotimi Guwor for giving them the opportunity to serve, and appealed to the residents of the Oil City to cooperate with the Agency for more development in the area for their own benefit.

The Chairman of Uvwie Local Govt, Hon. Onoriode Ofoni, and Mr. Obire, a football coach living on Ope Street, thanked the Governor and WUEDA for the development works they had done in the City.

Other members of the House Committee on WUEDA included its Deputy Chairman, Hon. Emakpor Edafe; Hon. Engr. Emmanuel Amatare Sinebe; Hon. Benson Obire; Hon. Frank Ngozi Chukwuka; Hon. Dafe Chukudi; Hon. Egbetamah Ovie Collins; as well as Mr. Atumah Vincent Igho, the Committee’s Clerk.

Two WUEDA Board members, Elder Isaac Itobi and Hon. Stanley Ebosa; the Agency’s Director of Admin and Finance, Mr. Simon Esi, his Project and Works counterpart, Engr. Bemigho Ofoeyeno, amongst others, accompanied Prince Ejinyere on the oversight inspection visit.

2025: Oborevwori Signs Delta’s N979.2 Billion Appropriation Bill Into Law

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December 4, 2024

Delta State Governor, Rt. Hon. Sheriff Oborevwori, Wednesday, in Asaba, raised the prospects of enhanced overall development of the state as he assented to the state’s 2025 Appropriation Bill of N979,228,818,719 billion.

The approved budget is made up of N630.461 billion as capital expenditure, while N349.767 billion is for recurrent expenditure.

While signing the budget tagged “Budget of Fiscal Consolidation” into law, Governor Oborevwori said the 2025 budget was geared towards consolidating on the many projects of his administration.

He said: “It is with immense joy that I have assented to this law christened ‘Budget of Fiscal Consolidation’ 20 days after its presentation to the Delta State House of Assembly.

“My joy is also for its prompt passage after going through the necessary legislative procedures. The increase in capital and decrease in recurrent expenditure over the 2024 estimates also gives me joy.

“We are now imbibing the culture where our budgetary estimates meet global best practices. A prompt passage and assent to this bill allows us to conveniently implement projects during the 2025 dry season.

“The budget has been drafted in such a manner that it will impact positively in the promotion and preservation of public trust and our well being.

“This reaffirms our commitment in advancing Delta State through the prompt and qualitative service delivery as enshrined in our MORE Agenda.”

On the Southern Delta University, Ozoro, Establishment Amendment Law 2024, Governor Oborevwori said: “Before now, with the name University of Science and Technology, we cannot accredit all courses. But now, assenting to the bill, the name is now Southern Delta University, Ozoro.

“The change in name will enable the accreditation of more courses and increase the intake of students into the university.”

Other bills assented to are the Delta State Structures and Signage and Advertisement Bill 2024; Delta State Human Trafficking Prohibition Law 2024; Special Cases Court Amendment Law 2024 and the Delta State Protection of Persons with Disability Law 2023.

The Governor, while thanking the State Legislature for the speedy passage of the bills, assured Deltans of more infrastructural and human capital development in the 2025 fiscal year.

He added: “As the year 2024 winds up, let me express my appreciation for the support I have received from all arms of the Government. It is my sincere expectation that we will sustain this collaboration and synergy in 2025.

“I also want to appreciate Deltans for the love and support they have shown to this administration, for the peace we are enjoying and for the progress that we have achieved.

“For running this state for months without borrowing, it shows that we are very disciplined in our finances. We have been managing our resources very well and we are not going to borrow for now.

“What we have as a reserve can withstand any economic shock. We are very confident as a state and we are paying contractors and even mobilizing them.

“We are doing that to encourage the contractors to have speed in their works because we are not too stable economically. We don’t know how it will be tomorrow and I want to assure Deltans that we will continue to move Delta State forward.”

Presenting the Appropriation Bill, Speaker of the Assembly, Rt. Hon. Emomotimi Guwor, said that the Bill was presented to the House on November 14 and passed on November 26 after passing through all legislative processes.

The Speaker said the House took cognisance of some objectives that underlined the 2025 Appropriation Bill which included the completion of ongoing projects and the addition of new projects; expansion of the revenue base; enhancing transparency and accountability in public expenditure management; and initiatives to cushion the economic challenges confronting the people.

Guwor said the House also took special note of proposed allocations to fund activities across different priority sectors including Agriculture, Health, Water Resources, Education and Roads.

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Ejinyere Presents Contract Document For Ekpan-Edjeba Road Maintenance, Asphalt Overlay, To Levant Construction Company

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December 4, 2024

…Urges contractor to deliver project according to specifications before Christmas

By the Media Dept of WUEDA

The Director General of Warri, Uvwie and Environs Special Area Devt Agency, WUEDA, Hon. Prince Godwin Ejinyere has formally presented the contract award letter for the maintenance and asphalt overlay of the NNPC Housing Complex/Ekpan link Road, to Levant Construction Company.

The project which begins from Refinery Road by Ekpan Police station in Uvwie LGA, and ends at Edjeba junction in Warri South LGA, has a total length of 3km but with asphalt overlay of 2.4km. The WUEDA DG told the contractor (Levant) to complete the project before the end of 2024.

Prince Ejinyere told the Area Manager of Levant Construction Company, Engr. Ghassan Fadel that the contract entails the maintenance and asphalt overlay of the failed portions of the road, charging him to ensure that the job was executed according to specifications so that it could stand the test of time, and give government value for the money spent.

The WUEDA DG warned against civil unrests or community disturbances capable of stopping/delaying the road project, as Governor Oborevwori has zero tolerance for such behaviours. He then appealed to the community to fully cooperate with the firm and protect the project as they are the biggest beneficiaries of the road, one of the development initiatives of Governor Sheriff Oborevwori in Uvwie LGA.

Describing Levant as a trusted contractor with impeccable track records and good working relationship so far, the WUEDA DG said the firm had been a critical partner in Governor Sheriff Oborevwori’s More Agenda. Hon. Prince Ejinyere underscored the importance of the road to residents of the Oil Metropolis, and urged Levant to deliver quality job because “Governor Oborevwori does not tolerate shoddy jobs.

Receiving the letter of contract award from the WUEDA DG, the Area Manager of Levant, Engr. Ghassan Fadel thanked the Governor and WUEDA for the confidence reposed in his firm, and solicited for more cooperation from the Agency’s engineers and the community towards a smooth completion/delivery of the project in record time and according to specifications.

The Youth President of Ekpan Community, Mr. Victor Edavwe appreciated the DG and the Governor for the project, promising that the Community would protect the job from beginning to its logical completion. He said Ekpan youths had changed for the better, cooperating with contracting firms handling projects in the Community.

Prince Ejinyere and his team inspected the 30% completed Ejirue/Ovhokwo Road project off Ekpan link Road whose contract upward review had been approved by the Governor. He enjoined the contracting firm to re-mobilize to site immediately or risk the contract revoked by the Governor.

The DG was also at the construction site of Ogbe Avenue Road extension leading to Paul Ataine Street, Effurun, where he instructed the residents to leave the gates open in the day time for use by motorists to ease traffic congestion at PTI junction due to the constrution of the flyovers there. The project was said to be 70% completed.

On PTI Road near Masoje junction, Effurun, some Dangote Cement trucks were seen indiscriminately parked on the main road, causing traffic problems to other motorists. The DG then ordered the immediate deflation of their tyres as a warning, adding that “if the action repeats itself, the Agency will impound such trucks.”

He was also at the Oneya Road linking Ovie Palace Road to Effurun GRA, where he cautioned the landlord of House Number 5 to stop the bad habit of evacuating sewage on the road, or risk facing the legal consequences.

The DG was also at the construction site of a building close to Water Resources junction, Effurun, where he told the landlord to stop encroaching into Government’s land, the Effurun/Sapele Road right-of-way. He also warned other property developers in WUEDA’s mandate areas to stop such acts or face the wrath of the law.

A Board member of WUEDA, Elder Isaac Itobi, the Director of Project and Works of the Agency, Engr. Bemigho Ofoeyenor, and other officials of the Agency, accompanied Prince Ejinyere on the inspection visits.

*Report by the Media Dept of WUEDA* *EJINYERE PRESENTS CONTRACT DOCUMENT FOR EKPAN-EDJEBA ROAD MAINTENANCE, ASPHALT OVERLAY, TO LEVANT CONSTRUCTION COMPANY…*

*…Urges contractor to deliver project according to specifications before Christmas*