Tuesday, 31 December 2019

UZERE CLAN

UZERE CLAN IN ISOKO SOUTH LGA THREATENS TO WITHDRAW MEMBERSHIP FROM ISOKO DEVELOPMENT UNION IDU AND WITHDRAWAL OF HIGH CHIEF IDUH AMAIDHE FROM IDU.


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Some indigenes of Uzere clan in Isoko South local government area of Delta State have appealed to the Delta State Government and other relevant authorities to help resolve the lingering crises rocking the clan, so as to allow for sustainable growth in the land.

The indigenes made up of men and women as well as youths made the appeal on 28 of December 2019 during a peaceful protest to draw the attention of government to the issues in the clan.

The women of Uzere clan carried different placards with various inscriptions depicting issues agitating their minds and other members of their communities to the Delta State Government and other relevant authorities.

The men and youths were not also left out as they entered an emergency meeting simultaneously with the placards carrying women to chat a way forward for the clan.

The President General of Uzere clan Mr Felix Enwenede who spoke to newsmen in an interview said that the issues in the clan started since August this year when some persons from the clan allegedly tried to create division in the clan  over monies from an oil firm.

Mr Enwenede added that as a peace loving clan they wrote to the Isoko South council chairman, security operatives and the Uzere traditional council of chiefs with regards to the issues likely to threaten the peace and security of the clan.

The Uzere clan President General disclosed that stakeholders of the clan have reached a resolution to pull out its membership of the Uzere clan from the Isoko Development Union IDU.

He also added that the clan is withdrawing High Chief Iduh Amaidhe from IDU.

He alleged that the headship of IDU and some other persons are the ones fueling the crises in the clan and as a clan they would not want to continue identifying with IDU any longer.

The withdrawal document was signed by the President General Engineer Felix Enwenede,  the Oletu Odhe Chief Fredrick Uyeh, the Secretary General Apostle Patrick O Omoweh, the Oletu Uhei Quarters Mr Stanley Okoh, the Oletu Ezede Quarters Mr College Okpeke, Oletu Uweye Quarters Mr Michael Awonye, Chief Felix O Eyetuoma for the Uzere council of chiefs, Chief Tiro Odoh for Oletu Ewhyae, and Chief Omoweh Meeting for Oletu Ovrawah.

It is believe that the timely intervention of the state government and other relevant stakeholders on the issues will no doubt sped up the resolution of the lingering crises in the Uzere clan and the overall development of the area.

Sunday, 29 December 2019

GAS FLARE PENALTY FUND

HOST COMMUNITIES OF NIGERIA PRODUCING OIL AND GAS INAUGURATES DELTA IJAW CENTRAL WORKING COMMITTEE ON GAS FLARE PENALTY FUND.

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The Host Communities Of Nigeria Producing Oil and Gas Delta Ijaw Central Working Committee on Gas Flare Penalty Fund was on Friday constituted by its National Chairman Dr Mike Emuh.

The chairman of the forty members committee Rev Ebide Obigha in his acceptance speech at GRA Effurun said that him and executives are going to work assiduously towards addressing issues relating to gas flare in the Delta Ijaw communities.

The National Chairman of Host Communities Of Nigeria Producing Oil and Gas Dr Mike Emuh while addressing members said that there is an international law which requires companies flaring natural gas to pay money to the host community.

Dr Emuh stated that in Nigeria for over fifty years natural gas was flared into the air with no money being paid to the host and impacted communities.

The Host Communities of Nigeria Producing Oil And Gas National Chairman added that President Mohammadu Buhari recently harken to the cry of the host communities by setting up a committee which came up with a recommendation that gas flare penalty levels are paid to the host communities in line with international gas flaring law.

Dr Emuh disclosed that the recommendation has been gazetted and approved by President Buhari.

He implored the newly constituted Host Communities Of Nigeria Producing Oil And Gas, Delta Ijaw Central Working Committee on Gas Flare Penalty Fund to work with the traditional rulers, the state and national executives in actualizing set goals.

The chairman of the Host Communities Of Nigeria Producing Oil And Gas, Delta Ijaw Central Working Committee On Gas Flare Penalty Fund Rev Ebide Obigha who spoke through his Vice Chairman Chief Larry Omula thanked God for making the day a reality and pledged to work.

Speaking in a similar vein, the secretary of the body Comrade Jackson Timiyan in an interview said that their inauguration by the national body would help to drive in the benefits of gas flare penalty levels to host communities in the Ijaw nation.

Others who spoke in their free speeches including Comrade Jude Ukori, Archbishop Dr G E Kemekoga and Bishop Samson Amajane all canvassed for unity and one voice as they go about developing the rich oil and gas producing but under developed communities.

The inauguration was later climaxed with the swearing in and oath of office taking as well as the presentation of documents to the newly inaugurated body.

Wednesday, 25 December 2019

CHIEF FRANCIS ARHIYOR'S 2019 CHRISTMAS MESSAGE

CHIEF FRANCIS ARHIYOR FELICITATES WITH CHRISTIANS AS THEY CELEBRATE CHRISTMAS.

Uvwie :

A notable Chief in the Urhobo nation, Chief Francis Arhiyor has felicitated with Christians as they celebrate another Christmas.

Chief Arhiyor in his Xmas message says that Christmas day was when Jesus Christ was born into the world.

Chief Arhiyor who is the current Delta State Chairman of the National Union of Road Transport Workers NURTW added that Xmas celebration afford Christians the opportunity to reflect on the act of God giving his beloved son to be born into the world to die for the sin of mankind.

Chief Arhiyor who is also a philanthropist pointed out that Christmas comes with celebration and merriment and also implored well to do Christians to remember the Orphans, the less privilege in their Xmas celebration by giving Xmas packages to them.

Chief Arhiyor prayed that the blessings that comes with the birth of Jesus Christ will be seen in all segment of the nation Nigeria and all Nigerians.

He on behalf of himself and family members wished all a fun filled Christmas celebration

IZOUKUMOR'S 2019 XMAS MESSAGE

YULETIDE: CHIEF IZOUKUMOR TASK CHRISTIANS FOR TOLERANCE, LOVE, CARE AS THEY CELEBRATE CHRISTMAS.

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Renowned Ijaw leader and philanthropist, Chief Favour O. Izoukumor has tasked Christians all over the world, and Nigerians in particular to show tolerance, love and care to one another in this festive period.

Chief Izoukumor in his charismas message advised Christians to show empathy and compassion, just as the Savior did.

According to Favour Izoukumor: “The Savior did not only epitomize piety, He demonstrated tolerance, love and care throughout His sojourn on earth.”

“To care for the sick, and the hungry, and the downtrodden. And of course, to love one another, even our enemies, and treat one another the way we would want to be treated,” the fiewei of Ogbe-Ijoh Warri Kingdom said.

Chief Izoukumor said: “As Christians we should soberly retrospect the lessons the Savior’s birth has brought to the human race.”

The country’s challenges would be obsolete when tolerance, love and care become our cardinal values, Chief Izoukumor said.

He said peace is fundamental, for the country to spring to sustainable economic growth, but peace will be untenable if stakeholders do not inspire tolerance, love and care as was exemplified by our Lord Jesus Christ.

Monday, 23 December 2019

EGCDF END OF YEAR PARTY

EGCDF ORGANISES XMAS PARTY AND END OF THE YEAR THANKSGIVING SERVICE

Effurun

The people of Egbema and Gbaramatu kingdoms in Warri North and Warri South West LGAs of Delta State have attributed the sustained peace and the level of development in the area to Divine grace and intervention.

The current Chairman of Egbema and Gbaramatu Communities Development Foundation, EGCDF, Comrade Jude Ukori and the Pioneer Chairman of the Foundation, Dr. I. C. Tola, amongst other Ijaw leaders, made the assertion on Wednesday December 18 2019 in Effurun at an event organised by the RDC to mark the 2019 Yuletide.

Residents of the various communities of the two Ijaw riverine kingdoms gathered at the Secretariat of the  Ijaw Regional Development Council, RDC at Effurun, singing and dancing in appreciation to God for the sustainable peace and development in the two riverine kingdoms of Egbama and Gbaramatu.

Drawing their messages from Bible passages, Christian Clerics of Ijaw extraction drawn from various church denominations, prayed for more unity, peace and accelerated development in the two oil producing Ijaw kingdoms of Delta State.

They charged the people to fear God and continue to live in peace with one another so as to attract more investors to the two kingdoms.

Speaking on behalf of the Foundation, its Chairman, Comrade Jude Ukori thanked the Royal Fathers, as well as the entire people of Egbema and Gbaramatu kingdoms, for supporting the leadership of the Ijaw RDC towards success.

Comrade Ukori commended the NNPC/Chevron joint venture for the community projects executed by the Foundation, and appealed for more assistance to enable the RDC do more for the people.

He also appealed to the residents, especially the youths, to shun criminal acts such as pipeline vandalism, illegal oil bunkering, and violence, so as to create a conducive atmosphere for the oil firm to operate and attract more projects to the communities.

The event featured the sharing of food and drinks in the spirit of Christmas, as well as the presentation of awards of excellence to Comrade Jude Ukori and Comrade Sheriff Mulade for their outstanding performances as Chairman and Secretary of the Foundation respectively.

The Ijaw Christian Clerics  led by Rev. I. C Tola then prayed God to grant the leadership of RDC more wisdom and the ability to pilot the affairs of the riverine oil communities of the two Ijaw kingdoms towards achieving more development for the area in the years ahead.

Friday, 20 December 2019

Chief a BIG CONGRATULATIONS to you on your well deserved victory as the Delta State Chairman of the National Union Of Road Transport Workers NURTW.

The jubilation by your boys in Effurun today Friday 20 of November 2019 goes to show that you are a leader indeed.

Am really proud to be identified with you and this is what we call BREAKING LIMITS in the Winner's family.

My prayers for you is that God will grant you divine wisdom to pilot the affairs of the state National Union Of Road Transport Workers NURTW.

On behalf of myself and family members I say CONGRATULATIONS.

Courtesy : OMONIGHO EDAAH.

Saturday, 14 December 2019

OGBINBIRI AWARD PRESENTATION

OGBINBIRI NATIONAL DAY AWARD PRESENTATION CEREMONY....

....DIGNITARIES HONOURED FOR THEIR SUPPORTS TO THE OGBINBIRI PEOPLE.

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The national chairman of Ogbinbiri Federated Communities in Egbema kingdom of Warri North local government area of Delta State Honourable Joel Besine says the aim of the Ogbinbiri National Day was to was to foster peace and understanding among the people that would usher in sustainable development to the land

Honourable Besine stated this on Friday at the Ogbinbiri National Day Award Presentation Ceremony held at little Paradise Hotel in Uvwie local government area of Delta State.

The Ogbinbiri Federated Communities National Chairman said that the event was necessary as it would avail them the opportunity to present awards to individuals who have always identify with Ogbinbiri Day for the past seven years.

He emphasized that when him and his executive came on board seven years ago they came up with the Ogbinbiri Day with the sole aim to enhance oneness among indigenes of the land as well as being about development to the rich oil and gas Ijaw riverine producing community.

Honourable Besine disclosed that the categories of awards are of three which are grassroots mobilizers category, distinguished category and pillar of community development category.

The keynote speaker at the event Dr Godwin Ebosa who was represented said he has always been proud to identify with the Ogbinbiri people.

Dr Ebosa who was also presented an award to, implored the Ogbinbiri people especially youths to refrain from social vices and engage in productive ventures like skills acquisition or formal education.

He maintain that peace is what any society needs to grow on the path of sustainable development and as such urged the people to embrace peace at all times.

Other persons who was presented awards to, including Bishop Dr Godwin Soroaye, Honourable Dickson Asoki, Chief George Timiyan amongst others all lauded the leadership of Ogbinbiri for the way they have piloted the affairs of the community.

They pledged their readiness to support the current executive in whatever way towards the advancement of the community.

High point of the event was the formal presentation of awards to the various individuals for their contribution and support to the Ogbinbiri cause.

Monday, 9 December 2019

HANDOVER CEREMONY OF POLOBUBO YOUTHS BLOC OF COMMUNITIES

POLOBUBO BLOC OF COMMUNITIES CHANGES YOUTH LEADERSHIP.

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The Youth President of Polobubo Bloc of Communities in Egbama kingdom of Warri North Council Area of Delta State, Comrade Paul Epumokumo Toruwei says youths of the area needs to jettison acts that would jeopardize the developmental growth of the area but work as in unity to advance the satellite communities to an enviable height.

Comrade Epumokumo Toruwei stated this on Monday at Polobubo open field during the official handover of the youth leadership to him by the immediate past President Evangelist Reverend Gabriel Ojiko.

Youths from the various satellite communities, elders, leaders of thought, the Polobubo electoral body among other stakeholders all witnessed the handing over of mantle of leadership.

Comrade Paul Epumokumo Toruwei in his acceptance speech expressed profound gratitude to the entire sons and daughters of Polobubo Federated Communities, the Polobubo National Council headed by Elder Ebilatei Mac Yoroki for the privilege given to him and his executive to serve.

Comrade Toruwei who pointed out that leadership is all about shared vision and responsibilities, assured his people that he would build on the achievement of his predecessors in advancing the communities on the path of sustainable development.

The Polobubo Bloc of Communities Youth President emphasized on the need to work together in developing the rich oil and gas producing but under developed communities.

He stressed that he will do his best in areas of job creation, scholarships and the general development of the Polobubo satellite communities.

The Immediate Past President of Polobubo Bloc of Communities Evangelist Reverend Gabriel Ojiko said that during his tenure, him and his executive were able to sustain the prevailing peace in the area.

Evangelist Reverend Ojiko stated that his leadership also attracted some forms of development and therefore implored the new youth leadership to strive to surpass the achievements of the immediate past leadership.

Speaking in a similar vein, the Immediate Past Secretary of the Polobubo Bloc of Communities Comrade Markson Aboh in his speech charged the Comrade Paul Toruwei leadership to follow up the Ogono Ama Primary School Classrooms and Staff Offices Block currently at the Delta State Ministry of Education Asaba.

Others who spoke including Mr Office Odunwon all described the peaceful handover ceremony as significance and a sign of good things to come to the land.

They also appealed to government at all levels, the multi national companies operating in the area to pay attention to the developmental needs of the people.

The new youth leadership of Polobubo Bloc of Communities later paid a courtesy visit to Chief Adebayo Aboh the community chairman where they received prayers to succeed in the task ahead.

Thursday, 5 December 2019

BURIAL APPRECIATION

I, Chief Favour Ogbeyerine Izoukumor, on behalf of the Izoukumor family and by extension, the Olioki family,  wish to thank the Almighty and Ominipresent God for the successful final rites of passage of our beloved late father, Chief Tom Ogbeyerine Olioki Izoukumor.



We also use this medium to thank the entire leadership and members of the Believers Love World (Christ Embassy), especially our father in the Lord, Pastor Chris Oyakhilome, Dr. Evans Eddy Owose and Pastor Jide Owoyemi, for their kind supports, and for affording us the golden platform of the church to thank God on the successful week-long events.

We also appreciate the financial, moral and spiritual supports of our friends, families and well-wishers, who took time off their busy schedules to honor us with their presences and provisions.

To this end, we thank the very wonderful people and government of Delta State, led by our amiable (SMART) Governor and his wonderful deputy, His Excellency, Sen (Dr.) Ifeanyi Arthur Okowa, and H.E Barr. (Dcn) Kingsley Burutu Otuaro respectively  for their immeasurable backings.

Special thanks to Senator James E. Manager, Senator Representing Delta South in the National Assembly,  Hon. (Chief) Thomas Eriyetomi and Hon. Julius Pondi, members representing Warri and Burutu federal constituencies in the NASS respectively, and our beloved uncles, Group Capt. John E. Ebiye (Rtd), former Military Administrator of Akwa-Ibom state, Chief Tunde Smooth, the Bolouwei of Niger Delta, Chief Julius Takeme, Delta South Peoples Democratic Party Chairman; Hon. Stanley Braboke, Commissioner of Trade, Industry & Business Development Bayelsa State, Hon. Emomotimi Dennis Guwor, member representing Warri South West Local Government in the Delta State House of Assembly, Dr Paul Bebenimibo Commissioner representing Ijaw ethnic nationality on the board of DESOPADEC, and Chairman, Warri South West Local Government Council, Hon. Taiye Duke Tuoyo.

We also appreciate the support of our respected traditional rulers: The Ama-Kosu of Ogbe-Ijoh Warri Kingdom, HRM King Couple Markson Oromoni, Morbene 111; the Ebenanawei of Ogulagha Kingdom, HRM Elder (Capt) Joseph Timiyan, Torubobou 1, Agbonu; and Pere of Akugbene-Mien Kingdom, Pere Stanley Perediegha Luke.

Special thanks to (Egnr) Kestin Pondi, Chief Frank Omare, Chief Kenneth Oboku Bramoh, Chief Boro Opudu, Chief Harrison Gbenekama, Chief Ekonmieyefa Uduboh, Dcn. Sam Wanghan, Elder Samuel Okoturho, Chief Sam Oyimi, Hon. Joel Ogbonna, Hon Sam Ako, Elder (Capt) Paul Ukuli, Chief David Omare, Barr. Sunny Enegboma, Chief Sylvester Oromoni, Chief Andrew Anegba, Dcn Arex Akemotubo and Barr. Eric Omare.

We truly appreciate Prince Emmanuel Amgbaduba, our beloved friends: Capt Joseph  Zitu, and the Ekpemupolo family.  Also, the body of Ogbe-Ijoh clergies and pastors, Hon. Solomon Eyione- Coordinator, Warri South West Political Alliance and its members; members of the Women Multipurpose Cooperative Society of Itsekiri, Ogbe-ijoh Women Multipurpose Cooperative Society,  Isaba Women Multipurpose Cooperative Society, Diebiri Women Multipurpose Cooperative Society,  Gbaramatu Women Multipurpose Cooperative Society, Abala-ere Ndiyereogbo Women Multipurpose Cooperative Society, and Better Life Ndiyereogbo Women Multipurpose Cooperative Society.

We appreciate and thank members of the Central Burial Committee and Sub-committees, led by Mr. Francis Oyimi and its members; leaders and members of Yoruba and Hausa Communities in Warri and environs, among other individuals and groups too numerous to mention.

We thank you and pray that the Almighty God grants you your hearts' desires and be with you when you need help.

Signed:

High Chief Favour Ogbeyerine Izoukumor

Tuesday, 3 December 2019

The remains of late Chief Tom Ogbeyerine Olioki Izoukumor was at the weekend laid to mother earth at his country home in ogbe-Ijoh town,in Warri South West Local Government Area of Delta state.




Omonigho Edaah reports that the week long final rites of passage of late Chief Tom Ogbeyerine Olioki Izoukumor was attended by the who is who in Politics, Captain of Industries,the traditional institution, highly placed persons in the society, friends and well wishers among others.


The final rites of passage of late chief Tom Ogbeyerine Olioki Izoukumor started on Monday 25th of November 2019 with a service of song at his residence by Palace Road,Ogbe-ijoh town, while on Tuesday 26th of November 2019 was a novelty football match between the Ijaws and Itsekiris of Warri South West Linn Government Area.


On Thursday 28th of November 2010 his remains left Vennel Hospital Mortuary Warri in a motorcade to Chief Tunde Smooth waterside for an onward movement via a large to Ajuju Community for a social wake keep toll date and thereafter his body left Ajuju Community on Friday 29th of November 2019 for the grand finale of the final rites of passage at Ogbe-Ijoh town in Ogbe-Ijoh Warri kingdom.


The eldest child , Chief Favour Izoukumor on Sunday 1st of December 2019 led family members, friends and well wishers to Christ Embassy Church One,along Airport Road for a thanks.


The Delta State Deputy Governor,Deacon Kingsley Otuaro led an array of top Political office holders to the funeral.


Some of the notable persons who spoke to newsmen described late Izoukumor as a man who fear God and raise up children who have affected mankind and the society.


They implored the children to take solice in God who made their father to lived to the age of eighty four as well as lived a good life.


While reading the biography of his father,chief Favour Izoukumor said that his father who is a Perfect of the Izoukumor's family taught his children value and respect.


Chief Izoukumor who is also the fiewie of Ogbe-Ijoh Warri kingdom added that as a family they will miss their father.


The final rites of passage of late Chief Tom Ogbeyerine Olioki Izoukumor was attended by the Delta State Governor,Dr Ifeanyi Okowa, represented by his Deputy Deacon Kingsley Otuaro, Traditional rulers, Group captainJohn Ebiye, Chief Tunde Smooth, Senator  James Manager,Honourable Thomas Ereyitomi, Honourable Julius Pondi, Honourable Dennis Guwor, Chief Joel Ogbona,the PDP family among others.


Some Ijaws popular musicians, including Barrister Smooth, Alfred Izon Ebi amongst other thrilled invitees during the week long rite of passage of Chief Tom Ogbeyerine Izoukumor.


Late Chief Tom Ogbeyerine Izoukumor a Patriarch of the Izoukumor family went to sleep with his forefathers at the age of eighty four years old.

EDAAH.

Sunday, 1 December 2019

THE PATRIARCH LATE TOM IZOUKUMOR FUNERAL THANKSGIVING

THANKSGIVING SERVICE OF LATE CHIEF TOM OGBEYERINE  IZOUKUMOR @ CHRIST EMBASSY CHURCH WARRI.

Effurun.

The week long final rites of passage of Late Chief Tom Ogbeyerine Izoukumor ended on Sunday December 1 2019 with a Thanksgiving at Christ Embassy Church Along Airport Road Effurun in Uvwie local government area of Delta State.

The Thanksgiving service was attended by the who is who in politics, captain  industries, the traditional institution among others.

Chief Favour Izoukumor who led family members to the Thanksgiving said that the week long rites of passage of their father was indeed a huge success.

Chief Izoukumor who is also the Fiewie of Ogbe Ijoh Warri kingdom said as a family they thought it wise to come thank God for granting them perfect weather conditions, safe movement through the river and land, divine supplies, amongst others.

He emphasized that the show of love was overwhelming all through the week long burial activities.

Chief Favour Izoukumor however thanked the church, Governor Ifeanyi Okowa, his Deputy Deacon Kingsley Burutu Otuaro, the various Ijaw Monarchs, Chief Tunde Smooth, Group Captain John Ebiye, Senator James Manager, Honourable Thomas Ereyitomi, Honourable Julius Pondi, Honourable Dennis Guwor, Chief Joel Ogbona, Hon Arex Akemotubo, the PDP family, the Warri South West Political Alliance, the Itsekiri groups and Ijaw groups amongst others for their support financially and otherwise.

The Senior Pastor of Christ Embassy Church Warri thereafter prayed for the Izoukumor family.

The final rites of passage  of late Chief Tom Ogbeyerine Izoukomor started on Monday 25th of November 2019 with a service of song at his residence by Palace Road, Ogbe Ijoh town, while Tuesday 26th of November 2019 was a novelty football match between the Ijaws and the Itsekiris of Warri South West council area, and on Thursday 28th of November 2019 his remains was moved from Vennel Mortuary Warri in a motorcade to Chief Tunde Smooth waterside for an onward movement via a barge to Ajuju community for a social wake keep till dawn, and on Friday 29th November 2019 his remains was moved to Ogbe Ijoh town for the grand finale of funeral rites.

Correspondent reports that popular Ijaw musicians Barister S Smooth and Alfred Izon Ebi amongst others thrilled invitees during the week long rites of passage of late Chief Tom Ogbeyerine Izoukumor.

Late Chief Tom Ogbeyerine Izoukumor a Patriarch of the Izoukumor family went to sleep with his forefathers at the age eighty four years old.