HAPPY WORKERS' DAY

CHIEF FAVOUR IZOUKUMOR CELEBRATES NIGERIAN WORKERS AS THEY OBSERVE INTERNATIONAL WORKER'S DAY

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A business mogul cum politician in Delta State Chief Favour Izoukumor has felicitated with all Nigerian workers as they join their counterparts worldwide to celebrate this year's International Workers' Day.

Chief Izoukumor felicitations was contained in a message via his verified tweeter handle on Friday May 1 2020.

Chief Izoukumor noted that May Day worldwide afford workers the opportunity to reflect on the struggle for a better working conditions and other benefits.

He noted that the work force in Nigeria is the engine room of the nation's economy and as such implored governments and the private employers of labour to always prioritize the welfare of their employees.

"Something needs to be done in addressing unconducive working environment, inadequate working materials or equipment, poor remuneration among other challenges faced by the Nigerian workers" He said.

Chief Izoukumor who is the CEO/MD of Lurine Nigeria Limited commended Governor Ifeanyi Okowa for paying the April salaries of civil servants in the state in spite of the economic halt occasioned by the four weeks of COVID 19 lockdown.

He also lauded President Muhammadu Buhari, Governor Ifeanyi Okowa and all State Governors that added additional allowances to all health workers on the front line of fighting COVID 19.

He however emphasized that when workers are given conducive working environment as well as prompt payment of their wages it motivates them to put their best.

Chief Izoukumor who commented on the issue of the minimum wage review of last year and the subsequent approval and payment of the new minimum wage as well as payment of arrears of the civil servants, said it was the right thing to do by the  Federal  and State Governments.

He therefore saluted the NLC, TUC and other affiliate unions in their usual solidarity greetings and wishes them the best as they continue in the struggle for a better pay, better working environment and better welfare for their workers.

PALLIATIVE TO FEDERAL WARD SEVEN IN OKPE LGA

THREE OKPE LEADERS GIVE LIFELINE TO VULNERABLE IN THEIR WARDS

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As part of efforts to complement the Delta State Government Palliatiive, three notable leaders in Okpe LGA, Chairman of Delta State Local Government Service Commission,
Honourable Dr. Joseph Otirhue,  Special Assistant to the Governor on Education Monitoring and Development, Chief Mrs Esther Onokpasa and
First Member Delta State Civil Service Commission,Chief Mrs Rose Amioku, on Tuesday April 28 2020 distributed twenty six bags of fifty kg Rice to vulnerable persons in Ward Seven in Okpe LGA of Delta State.

Chief Mrs Esther Onokpasa who presented  the bags of rice to the Ward leaders for onward distribution to the beneficiaries said that they decided to complement the palliative efforts of Governor Ifeanyi Okowa and the Speaker of the Delta State House of Assembly, Rt Honourable Sheriff Oborevwori.

She noted that the palliatives are for the very poor, vulnerable, widows, elders and unemployed. She urged those in charge of the community food bank to ensure that the palliative gets to the target people.

Chief Mrs Onokpasa however disclosed that the communities to benefit from the palliatives are Egbrode, Okuvo, Okwokolo as well as Mereje, Erogho, Ekoko 1&2 which make up wards thirteen and fourteen in Okpe LGA.

She commended Governor Ifeanyi Okowa for his efforts in containing the spread of the deadly Coronavirus and urged the beneficiaries to adhere to the precautionary measures stipulated by the National Centre for Disease Control, NCDC, by observing social distancing, washing their hands regularly with soap and running water as well as puting on face masks.

Responding on behalf of the beneficiaries, a member of the Community Food Bank Chief Mrs Floxy Macaulay and the Councilor representing ward thirteen in the Legislative Arm of Okpe LGA Council, Hon Anthony Aghogi commended Hon Dr. Joseph Otirhue, Chief Mrs Rose Amioku and Chief Mrs Esther Onokpasa for the gesture, describing it as magnanimous.

They promised to take the palliative to the vulnerable persons in the ward and prayed God to bless them.

PARTIAL EASING OF LOCKDOWN IN DELTA STATE

PARTIAL RELAXING OF THE STATE LOCKDOWN A WISE DECISION SAYS CHIEF FAVOUR IZOUKUMOR

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A notable traditional chief from the ancient Ogbe Ijoh Warri kingdom, in Warri South West LGA , Chief Favour Izoukumor has commended the Delta State Governor Dr Ifeanyi Okowa for partially easing the lockdown in the state effect from Thursday 30 April 2020.

Chief Izoukumor gave the commendation via his verified tweeter handle on Wednesday while commenting on Governor Ifeanyi Okowa statewide broadcast on Tuesday April 28 2020.

He added that the partial relaxing of the lockdown in the state would no doubt boost socio economy activities in the state.

Chief Izoukumor who is a successful business man cum politician urged all residents in the state to maximize the temporary lockdown by adhering to the state government directives on maintaining social distancing on commercial vehicles and tricycles popularly called keke, putting on face mask when going out, observing not more than fifty persons in burial and marriage ceremonies, frequent washing of hands with soap under a running water, use alcohol based sanitizers as an alternative among others.

He lauded the state governor for the proactive measures he took during the four weeks of the lockdown that helped reduce the increase number of confirmed cases of COVID 19 in the state.

The Ijaw leader who pointed out that the four weeks of the lockdown actually brought hunger and hardships to many in the state, praised Dr Ifeanyi Okowa for not only setting up the state food bank but also ensured that the food items were evenly distributed across the twenty five local government areas of the state.

Chief Izoukumor a one time DESOPADEC commissioner and the current PDP chairman for Warri South West council area also thanked the Delta State Deputy Governor Barrister Kingsley Otuaro and other political and business leaders in Warri South West Council who complemented the state palliative by purchasing additional food stuffs that was distributed to the vulnerable and poor in the council area.

He therefore appealed to those who do not have any business leaving their homes to rather stay at home with the view of strengthening their family bonds.

TACKLING COVID 19 IN NIGERIA

 AN IJAW CHIEF GEORGE TIMIYAN CALLS FOR MORE COVID 19 TESTING AND TREATMENT CENTERS ACROSS THE COUNTRY.

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A prominent chief from Gbaramatu Kingdom in Warri South West Council Area, Chief George Timiyan has called on government at the federal and state levels to equip the public hospitals across the nation, so as to carry out coronavirus test as well as treat anyone who contract the virus.

Chief George Timiyan made the call on recently while commenting on President Muhammadu Buhari and Governor Ifeanyi Okowa speeches on the partially relaxing of the lockdown.

He noted that the decision will no doubt  lead to movement of people from one place to the other within states, thus making it necessary for more COVID 19 testing centers, isolation and quarantine centers across the nation.

He lauded all those on the frontline of fighting the COVID 19 virus and also thanked President Buhari, Gov Okowa and other Governors for paying the health workers additional allowance to motivate them.

He also commended the security agents who have been enforcing compliance and also appealed to those ones at the various state border post not to allow any non essential or food vehicles access to the state.

Chief George Timiyan who is the Miyenkeremowei of Gbaramatu Kingdom appealed to anyone with fever symptoms not to administer self medication but contact NCDC or go to the designated health centers for proper medication.

He maintained that COVID 19 can be defeated when everyone adhere to the various precautionary measures from the NCDC and health experts.

COVID 19 PALLIATIVE TO OKPE FEDERAL WARD SEVEN

THREE OKPE LEADERS GIVE LIFELINE TO VULNERABLE IN THEIR WARDS

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As part of efforts to complement the Delta State Government palliatiive, three notable leaders in Okpe local government area, chairman of Delta State Local Government Service Commission, Honourable Joseph Otirhue, the Special Adviser to the Delta State Governor on Education Monitoring and Development  Chief Mrs Esther Onokpalsa, and the First Member Delta State Board of Continuous Education Chief Mrs Roseline Amioku on Tuesday April 28 2020 distributed twenty six bags of fifty kg rice to vulnerable persons in ward thirteen and fourteen in Okpe local government area of Delta State.

Chief Mrs Esther Onokpasa who presented  the twenty six bags of rice to the ward leaders for onward distraction to the beneficiaries said that they decided to complement Governor Ifeanyi Okowa and the Speaker Delta State House of Assembly Right Honourable Sheriff Oborevwori.

She noted that the palliative is not politically motivated but to support the people,  so as to cushion the hardships they have suffered as a result of the lockdown.

She noted that the palliatives are for the very poor, vulnerable, widows, elders, petty traders and the needies in the area.

Chief Mrs Esther Onokpasa implored those in charge of the community food bank to ensure that the palliative gets to the target people and not divert them.

She however disclosed that the communities to benefit from the palliative are Mereje, Ekokor one and two, Eroghor as well as Egborode communities which make up ward thirteen and fourteen in Okpe local government area.

She commended Governor Ifeanyi Okowa for his efforts in containing the spread of the deadly coronavirus and urged the beneficiaries to adhere to the precautionary measures stipulated by the National Center for Disease Control NCDC by staying at home, observe social distancing, wash their hands regularly with soap and running water as well as put on face masks.

Responding on behalf of the beneficiaries a woman leader in the area Chief Mrs Floxy Macaulay and the councilor representing ward thirteen in the Okpe legislative arm of of Okpe Council Hon Anthony Aghogi who both received the palliative commended Hon Joseph Otirhue, Chief Roseline Amioku and Chief Mrs Esther Onokpasa for the gesture, describing it as magnanimous.

They promised to take the palliative to the vulnerable persons in the wards and prayed God to bless them.

DISTRIBUTION OF COVID 19 PALLIATIVE

DELTANS EXPRESS DISAPPOINTMENT OVER DISTRIBUTION PATTERN OF COVID-19 LOCKDOWN
PALLIATIVES...

...Comrade Mulade Urges Governor Okowa to Direct DESOPADEC to Wake up

A Delta State born renowned human rights and environment activist, Comrade Mulade Sheriff has drawn the attention of the State Governor, Dr. Ifeanyi Okowa to the unpleasant pattern of distributing the food stuff palliatives to cushion the economic effects of the 28 days lockdown order by the State Government on the less privileged.

Speaking at the weekend at his country home in Benikrukru Community of Gbaramatu Kingdom in Warri South West LGA of Delta State, Chief Mulade who is also the National Coordinator of Center for Peace and Environmental Justice, CEPEJ, commended the Delta State Government for distributing food stuffs to the 25 LGAs from the State’s Food Bank during the lockdown period. He however expressed disappointment over the quantity of food stuffs and other items that were distributed.

He drew the attention of the State Governor to the selective pattern adopted in the distribution of the food items in favour of members of a particular political party, describing it as unacceptable. He said all Deltans should benefit from the State Government irrespective of political affiliations as hunger knows no political boundaries.

On the one million (Ankara) nose masks to be produced by the Delta State Government for distribution to Deltans, the human rights activist advised that the effort should be devoid of political bias for the sake of integrity on the part of Government. He noted that every Deltan has the right to be protected from COVID-19, adding that one million (Ankara) nose masks would be grossly inadequate for the over 4 million people living in Delta State who deserve to be protected from the killer virus.

While commending the Managing Director of DESOPADEC, Chief Bashorun Askia Ogie,
and the Executive Director, Planning Research and Statistics, DESOPADEC, Comrade Shedrack Agediga, for distributing palliatives through their personal Foundations to their immediate communities and constituencies towards cushioning the hunger effect of the lockdown period, Chief Mulade expressed disappointment over DESOPADEC's failure to reach out to their host communities at this time of need. He said this is the best time for people in the State to benefit from Government's interventionist Agencies, Commissions and Boards but expressed shock that DESOPADEC did not share a grain of rice to residents of its mandate areas including riverine/coastal communities, saying that it did not speak well of the Commission.

He therefore called on the Board of DESOPADEC to do the needful by providing food stuffs and other necessary items for people in its mandate areas, instead of hiding under the umbrella of personal donations by individual Foundations to present DESOPADEC's Weekly Report on AIT, describing such acts as deceptive, fraudulent and criminal, and urged the Governor to call the Commission to order.

Chief Mulade alleged that some political appointees use the State funds for jamborees and personal promotion, instead of using same to buy and distribute food stuffs to the poor and vulnerable in the various communities. He then charged the Delta State Governor, Dr. Ifeanyi Okowa and other political office holders in the State to be committed to the welfare of all Deltans, irrespective of political affiliations. He advised against playing politics with the coronavirus and using the situation to drain the State economy.

WSW LGA LEADERS SUPPORT IS WORTHY OF COMMENDATION

NIGER DELTA YOUTH LEADER COMMENDS LEADERS IN WARRI SOUTH WEST LGA FOR SUPPORTING STATE GOVT'S PALLIATIVE

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A youth leader in the Niger Delta Region, Engineer Don Dickson Ogugu who hails from Warri South West local government area has commended all leaders from the council area for supporting the state government palliative to the vulnerable and poor in the council area.

Engineer Don Dickson Ogugu commendation was contained via his verified tweeter handle just nearly a week of the distribution of the food to the people of Warri South West council area in Delta State.

He described the actions of the leaders who tasked themselves to purchased additional food stuffs to complement the ones from the state food bank as magnanimous that is worthy of commendation.

Engineer Don Dickson Ogugu who is the CEO of Don Daddys Dive Offshore Services Limited maintained that true leaders are known in times of hardships and thus prayed God to continue to bless them for their show of support.

The Niger Delta Leader of no particularly interest appreciated the Delta State Deputy Governor Barr. Kingsley Otuaro, Chief Tunde Smooth, High Chief Government Ekpemupolo, Chief Favour Izoukumor, Honourable Thomas Ereyitomi, Honourable Dennis Emomotimi Guwor, Dr Paul Bebenimibo, Honourable Taiye Tuoyor, Hon Mofe Pirah, Hon Daniel Mayuku, the Tompolo Foundation, Mr George Ekpemupolo, Mr Sunny Omuje, Chief Frank Omare, Mr Matthew Tonlagha, Chief Barr. Bosin Ebikeme, Hon Johnson Edema, Hon Sylvester Oromoni, Chief Boro Opudu, the Egbema and Gbaramatu Communities Development Foundation EGCDF and a host of others who complemented the palliative gesture of Governor Ifeanyi Okowa.

INCREASING COVID 19 CASES IN NIGERIA

CHIEF GEORGE TIMIYAN CALLS ON NIGERIANS TO REMAIN CALM AS COVID 19 CASE INCREASES

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As the cases of coronavirus rises in Nigeria, a prominent Ijaw Chief from the Ancient Gbaramatu Kingdom of Warri South West local government area Chief George Timiyan has called for calm for all Nigerians particularly Deltans.

Chief George Timiyan made the call recently via his various social media platforms while commenting on the increasing cases of the COVID 19 virus and in the country.

He noted that the interesting numbers was as a result of the increasing rate of testing.

Chief George Timiyan who is the Miyenkeremowei of Gbaramatu Kingdom added that the numbers of discharged cases who have recovered from the COVID 19 in Nigeria shows that coronavirus pandemic can be defeated.

He implored all Nigerians not to panick but rather adhere to the various health tips from the NCDC and other health experts in curtailing the ravaging coronavirus pandemic in the country.

The Gbaramatu Ijaw Chief who is also the MD/CEO of Geotimitek Nigeria Limited emphasized that coronavirus does not have the power to spread if we as a people decide to stay at home, cough or sneeze into our elbows or disposable tissues or handkerchief among others health tips.

Chief George Timiyan also lauded President Muhammadu Buhari and Governor Ifeanyi Okowa for partially easing the lockdown but urged Nigerians and Deltans to always put on face masks, avoid crowded places among others precautionary measures in containing the spread of the COVID 19 virus.

He however appealed to the Federal Government to extend it's palliatives and conditional cash transfer to Delta State, especially to the crude oil and gas producing communities where the nation's revenue is gotten from.

IMPROVE THE HEALTH SECTOR IN RIVERINE COMMUNITIES

CHIEF FAVOUR IZUOKUMOR CALLS FOR IMPROVEMENT OF HEALTH FACILITIES IN THE RIVERINE AREAS AS THE NATION FIGHT COVID 19

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A notable Ijaw leader from Ogbe Ijoh Warri Kingdom Chief Favour Izuokumor has called on Government at all levels, the Presidential and State COVID 19 Task Force, NCDC, Multi National Companies operating in the riverine areas to focus on improving the health facilities in the different cottage hospitals, so as to help combat COVID 19 should in case the need arises.

Chief Izuokumor made the call recently via a message on his verified tweeter handle on WHAT SHOULD BE DONE IN FIGHTING COVID 19 IN RIVERINE COMMUNITIES in the state, and the Niger Delta Region.

He noted that the Ijaw nation in the state where he represented as a one time DESOPADEC commissioner as well as other riverine council areas in the Niger Delta Region have difficult terrains in transporting patient to urban cities for medication.

Chief Izuokumor who is also the Fiewie of Ogbe Ijoh Warri Kingdom further stressed that most of the cottage hospitals in the areas does not have what it takes to treat anyone that might contract the coronavirus.

He pointed out that rushing someone to Warri, Sapele or other big cities for treatment will not be the case when the cottage hospitals in the riverine areas operate optimally.

The Ijaw Chief who stressed that he does not pray for any outbreak of COVID 19 in the area, added that proactive measures needs to be put in place to handle such should in case.

He commended the Federal and State Governments as well as the NCDC for their efforts in combating the ravaging coronavirus pandemic but appealed to them to also consider the riverine areas which have difficult terrain, by sending medical kits like face masks, hand gloves, hands sanitizers, as well as Personal Protective Equipment PPE for doctors and nurses serving in the riverine hospitals.

He however expressed optimism that Nigeria will win the battle against COVID 19 and therefore advised the Itsekiris and Ijaws in Warri South West Council Area and other riverine dwellers to adhere to various health tips by washing their hands regularly with soap and running water, maintain social distancing, improve on their personal and environmental hygiene amongst others clean practice that will make them stay alive.

IMPROVEMENT OF RIVERINE HOSPITAL

CHIEF FAVOUR IZOUKUMOR CALLS FOR IMPROVEMENT OF HEALTH FACILITIES IN THE RIVERINE AREAS AS THE NATION FIGHT COVID 19

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A notable Ijaw son from Ogbe Ijoh Warri Kingdom Chief Favour Izoukumor has called on Government at all levels, the Presidential and State COVID 19 Task Force, Multi National Companies operating in the riverine areas to focus on improving the health facilities in the different cottage hospital, so as to help combat COVID 19 should in case the need arises.

Chief Izoukumor made the call recently via a message on his verified tweeter handle on what should be done in fighting COVID 19 in riverine communities in the state, and the Niger Delta Region.

He noted that the Ijaw nation in the state where he represented as a one time DESOPADEC commissioner as well as other riverine council areas in the Niger Delta Region have difficult terrains in transporting patient to urban cities for medication.

Chief Izoukumor who is also the Fiewie of Ogbe Ijoh Warri Kingdom further stressed that most of the cottage hospitals in the areas does not have what it takes to treat anyone that might contract the coronavirus.

He pointed out that rushing someone to Warri or Sapele for treatment will not be the case when the cottage hospitals in the riverine areas operate optimally.

The Ijaw Chief who stressed that he does not pray for any outbreak of COVID 19 in the area, added that proactive measures needs to be put in place to handle such should in case.

Chief Izoukumor commended the Federal and State Governments as well as the NCDC for their efforts in combating the ravaging coronavirus pandemic but appealed to them to also consider the riverine area which have difficult terrain, by sending medical kits like nose masks, hand gloves as well as Personal Protective Equipment PPE to doctors and nurses serving in the riverine hospitals.

He however expressed optimism that Nigeria will win the battle against COVID 19 and therefore advised the Itsekiris and Ijaws in Warri South West Council Area and other riverine dwellers to adhere to various health tips by washing their hands regularly with soap and running water, maintain social distancing, improve on personal and environmental hygiene amongst others clean practice that will make them stay alive.

STAY AT HOME

 HON FRANCIS EJIROGHENE WAIVE CALLS ON CONSTITUENTS TO STAY HOME

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The member representing Ughelli North, Ughelli South and Udu Federal Constituency in the House of Representatives Honourable Francis Ejiroghene Waive has called on his constituents to obey the lockdown directive by government by staying at home.

Honourable Waive made the call recently in a message titled CLARION CALL ON OUR PEOPLE TO STAY SAFE via his social media platforms.

The Federal Lawmaker stated that the rampaging COVID 19 seems to be near it's peak if everyone endeavor to stay safe, adding that those who expressed disbelief initially are now coming to terms with the reality.

"This is the time for all of us to comply with instructions issued by the authorities, otherwise an avoidable prolongation of this pandemic looms" he said.

Honourable Waive who is the Deputy Chairman House Committee on Power said some of the ways to prevent the spread of coronavirus are, observing social and physical distance, practice regular hands washing with soap under a running water, avoid touching one's nose, eyes and mouth with dirty hands, sneeze in a disposable tissues, handkerchief or in one's elbow as well as report for medical check up whenever one is feeling feverish.

The Federal Parliamentarian cum clergyman stressed on intensified prayers to God to have mercy and save us all for coronavirus pandemic, citing the Bible book of 2 Chronicle 7:13-14 where God assured mankind that if His people humble themselves to pray and seek His face and turn from their wicked ways then He will hear from heaven, forgive their sins and heal their land.

HONOURABLE FRANCIS EJIROGHENE WAIVE (MHR), HONOURABLE MEMBER HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, UGHELLI NORTH, UGHELLI SOUTH AND UDU FEDERAL CONSTITUENCY.

ISABA PEOPLE RECEIVES STATE PALLIATIVE

DELTA STATE FOOD DISTRIBUTION GETS TO ISABA.

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The food distribution by the Delta State Government and the the leaders of Warri South-West LGA on Monday April 20th 2020 was received at Isaba community of the Ancient Isaba kingdom of Warri South West Local Government Area of the state.

The councillor representing Isaba ward two in the Warri South West legislative arm Honourable Moses Ogugu and other leaders of Isaba Kingdom was on ground to received the food items from the state and the local government food bank.

Honourable Moses Ogugu who spoke to newsmen thanked Governor Ifeanyi Okowa and the leaders of the local government for their initiative of setting up a food bank as well as distributing the food collected to the poor and vulnerable in the state.

The Isaba ward two councillor noted that as someone from the riverine community he can confidently say that life has not been easy for his people following the lockdown.

He emphasized that the food items from the state government will cushion the hardship and hunger among his people.

Honourable Moses Ogugu said he was elated to see the smiles on his people’s faces especially the oldest man of Isaba kingdom Papa Macauley.

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He also used the medium to implored the Federal Government to also reach out to the poor and vulnerable in the riverine communities in the state by ensuring that the palliative and conditional cash transfer get to the people.

Food items received are 24 bags of garri, 29 bags of bean, 19 bags of rice, 150 tubers of yam, 28 cartons of indomie noodles, 2 bags of onions, 4 gallons of palm oil, 2 gallons of vegetables oil, 3 bags of salt, packet of Maggi cubes among others.

DELTA STATE FOOD DISTRIBUTION TO KOKODIAGBENE COMMUNITY

KOKODIAGBENE COMMUNITY RECEIVES FOOD ITEMS FROM DELTA STATE GOVT : APPEALS FOR MORE

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The Secretary General of Kokodiagbene Community in the Ancient Gbaramatu Kingdom of Warri South West Council Area, Delta State, Comrade Jackson Timiyan has commended Governor Ifeanyi Okowa for the distribution of food to his community.

Comrade Jackson Timiyan gave the commendation while speaking on behalf of the Kokodiagbene Community Executives in Warri.

The Kokodiagbene Community Scribe who confirmed the delivery of the state government palliative to the poor and vulnerable in his community, said that those in charge of distributing the food items actually distributed to the target people.

He added that the food items no doubt will go a long way in addressing hunger in the crude oil and gas producing community.

Comrade Jackson Timiyan who is a youth activist in the Niger Delta Region lauded the Delta State Government for the distribution and also solicited for more to be done.

Comrade Jackson Timiyan pointed out that the difficult terrain of the coastal community couple with the stay at home directive has brought more hunger to his people.

The Kokodiagbene Community Secretary General emphasized that as a crude oil and gas producing community the poor and vulnerable in the community also deserve to benefit from the Federal Government  conditional cash transfer and as such appealed to the Minister of Humanitarian Affairs Disasters Management and Social Services, Sadiya Umar Farouk to ensure that the twenty thousand naira conditional cash transfer is disburse to the poor in Kokodiagbene Community.

Food items received in Kokodiagbene community headquarter of ward twenty, in the presence of the community leaders of the two major oil communities are twelve bags of rice, sixteen bags of beans, nineteen bags of garri, one hundred and twenty two tubers of yam, twenty two carton of indomie noodles, two bags of onions, four gallons of palm oil, four cartons of vegetable oil, cooking cubes and bags of salt.

The General Secretary of Kokodiagbene further used the medium to appreciate politicians and businessmen of the council area such as Chief Favour Izoukumor, chairman PDP W.S.W, Hon. Emomotimil Guwor, member, DTHA, Mr George Ekpemupolo, Hon. Mofe Pirah, Commissioner, Hon. Daniel Mayuku, Hon. Taiye Tuoyor, Mr. Sunny Omuje, Tompolo foundation, Mr. Matthew Tonlagha, Chief Barr. Bosin Ebikeme, Hon Johnbull Edema, Hon Sylvester Oromoni, Chief Boro Opudu, Egbema and Communities Development Foundation(EGCDF) and a host of others who complemented the palliative gesture of the State Government by contributing their quota in alleviating the sufferings of the people of the oil rich riverine areas of the Local Government Council.

FOOD PALLIATIVE SHOULD GETS TO RIVERINE DWELLERS

NIGER DELTA YOUTH LEADER DON DICKSON OGUGU CALLS ON EVEN DISTRIBUTION OF THE FOOD TO RIVERINE COMMUNITIES

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A Niger Delta youth leader Engineer Don Dickson Ogugu has called on those in charge of distributing the food to the poor and vulnerable in the state to pay attention to those in the riverine communities in Delta State.

Engineer Don Dickson Ogugu made the call on Friday 17 2020 via his verified tweeter handle.

The Niger Delta youth leader noted that those in the coastal communities in the state needs the food stuff as those in the upland.

Engineer Don Dickson Ogugu a professional diver added that going by the extension of the lockdown for more two weeks and the difficult terrain of the coastal communities, the riverine dwellers are going through hunger and suffering.

He said the distribution of the food will go a long way in addressing the hunger in the various riverine communities in the state.

He however commended the Delta State Governor Dr Ifeanyi Okowa for the food palliative.

FOOD DISTRIBUTION TO DELTANS

NIGER DELTA YOUTH ACTIVIST COMR JACKSON TIMIYAN COMMENDS DELTA STATE GOVT FOR THE DISTRIBUTION OF FOOD.

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A youth activist in the Niger Delta Region Comrade Jackson Timiyan has commended the Delta State Governor Dr Ifeanyi Okowa for flagging off of the distribution of the food palliative to the vulnerable and poor across the state.

Comrade Jackson Timiyan in a press release made available to newsmen via his social media platforms said that the stay at home directive has caused hunger in the state.

Comrade Jackson Timiyan who is a one time Personal Assistant to the former Ijaw DESOPADEC commissioner implored those in charge of distributing the food to ensure that they do it from door to door across the twenty five local government areas of the state.

He warned against the diversion of the food stuff and added that the target which are the poor, vulnerable and old people get the food stuff, as it will go a long way to cushion the hardships and hunger occasioned by the stay at home directive.

Comrade Jackson Timiyan who is the current Secretary General  of the rich oil producing Kokodiagbene community in the ancient Gbaramatu Kingdom appealed to well meaning Nigerians to also give out foods to those in need in their domain.

BARR KINGSLEY BURUTU OTUARO @52

NIGER DELTA YOUTH LEADER ENGINEER DON DICKSON OGUGU CONGRATULATES BARR. KINGSLEY OTUARO ESQ @52

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A Niger Delta youth leader Engineer Don Dickson Ogugu has joined multitude of well wishers from far and near to celebrate the Delta State Deputy Governor Barrister Kingsley Otuaro as he clocked 52 on April 16 2020.

Engineer Don Dickson Ogugu in a congratulatory message via his verified tweeter handle on Thursday April 16 2020 said that the birth of the Deputy Governor is a blessing to the state and humanity.

The Niger Delta youth leader pointed out that Barrister Kingsley Otuaro is a born politician, a legal luminary cum businessman who has blessed humanity.

He maintained that Barrister Kingsley Otuaro who came into the world in 1968 through the family of Mr and Mrs Napoleon Burutu Otuaro in Oporoza headquarter of the ancient Gbaramatu Kingdom has brought proud to the Ijaw nation.

Engineer Don Dickson Ogugu stated that Barrister Kingsley Otuaro as a proud Ijaw son, who is the first Ijaw to become Deputy Governor of Delta State, has successfully blended well with the State Governor Dr Ifeanyi Okowa in moving the state forward through the  SMART AGENDA.

He on behalf of himself, his lovely family and the Don Daddys Dive Offshore Services Limited wished Barrister Kingsley Otuaro long life and prosperity in sound health as well as all that he deserves in life.

COVID 19 LOCKDOWN

HUMAN RIGHTS ACTIVIST BEGS OKOWA TO REVISIT LOCKDOWN.

**SAYS DELTANS ARE DYING OF HUNGER

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A Delta State born human rights activist, Comrade Mulade Sheriff has appealed to Governor Ifeanyi Okowa of Delta State to revisit the lockdown conditions for the sake of Deltans in the fight against the deadly global pandemic, COVID-19.

Comrade Mulade, the National Coordinator of the Center for Peace and Environmental Justice, (CEPEJ), who made the appeal at Benikrukru Town, Gbaramatu Kingdom, in Warri South West LGA of the State, expressed worry over the level of hunger being experienced by citizens in the State.

He therefore, appealed to the Governor to personally take a tour across Delta Communities to feel the plight of the people and relax the time for some commercial activities within five and six hours daily in the state to enable people earn a living to avoid crime in the State.

In his words; "It has become imperative to appeal to Governor Ifeanyi Okowa and the Delta State Government officials implementing the lockdown to kindly reconsider the very tight restrictions because of the untold hardship being   experienced by the poor and vulnerable Deltans, especially riverine residents in the coastal communities of the State, who are deprived from accessing essential living amenities except they travel to nearby cities of Warri, Sapele and Bomadi".

While speaking further on the pains of the poor and vulnerable Deltans who   according to him are going through unbelievable hardship as a result of the lockdown, he said that; "Our dear Governor, Senator Dr Ifeanyi Okowa should leave his comfort zone at the Government house and move closer to the people because there is no other better critical time than now for the Governor to show empathy and sympathy to Deltans who voted for him massively in the 2015 and 2019 General elections".

The Activist in his statement said; "I want to strongly commend our Governor, 0Senator Dr Ifeanyi Okowa for taking a bold step towards the lockdown of the State in line with the Federal Government’s position to ensure that the state governments manage the deadly pandemic. But I want to urge the Governor to revisit the lockdown condition for the sake of Deltans who are suffering from untold hardship.”

Comrade Mulade also said that; "As our Governor and other political office holders are making adequate provisions for their close family members and political aides in this very trying period of our nation’s history, the government in other to avoid cases of untold hardships and other eventualities, should  in magnanimity make adequate plans to supply electricity, food, water, sanitizers and other essential items to the poor and vulnerable in the State".

CNL PRESS RELEASE ON COVID 19

NO CASE OF CORONAVIRUS AMONG ANY CHEVRON STAFF SAYS GENERAL MANAGER, POLICY, GOVERNMENT AND PUBLIC AFFAIRS MR ESIMAJE BRIKINN

Lagos -

The General Manager, Policy, Government and Public Affairs Chevron Nigeria Limited Mr Esimaje Brikinn says that there is no case of coronavirus among any of its staff.

Mr Esimaje Brikinn made this known in a press release made available to newsmen via his verified social media platform on Wednesday 15 of April 2020.

Mr Esimaje Brikinn noted that Chevron Nigeria Limited CNL, operator of the Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation/CNL Joint Venture (NNPC/CNL JV) has continued to operate safety and without any any COVID 19 related incident in its operations.

He stressed that CNL being a responsible organization put a precautionary safeguard measures in place to help prevent the spread of the ravaging coronavirus in its operations by introducing of a compulsory two week supervised quarantine for all personnel returning to work at its Escravos Operations during this period of the pandemic.

The CNL's General Manager, Policy, Government and Public Affairs explained that the precautionary safeguards enables CNL to provide a controlled environment for very close monitoring of its personnel during the period of the supervised quarantine.

Mr Esimaje Brikinn further added that in order to make the safeguards effective, all personnel are required first to provide a comprehensive travel history before they are placed in the supervised quarantine.

While commenting on the rumors making the rounds that CNL quarantined some of its staff suspected of having contracting the COVID 19 virus in a hotel in Warri, Delta State, Mr Esimaje Brikinn cleared the air that no employee has COVID 19.

He pointed out that going by the coronavirus directive issued by the the Federal Government of Nigeria regarding sustained operations in the oil and gas industry, CNL entered into arrangements with some hotels and other facilities in Warri and Lagos, where it's staff on rotational duties will be accommodated as well as their health status being monitored to ensure that they do not have the COVID 19 virus before returning to work at its Escravos operations.

He disclosed that the first group of personnel scheduled for quarantine were moved to the designated facilities on Friday April 10 2020, adding that other groups will follow based on the crew change schedule and the personnel will be required to strictly maintain social distancing protocols, environmental and personal hygiene, use of appropriate personal protective equipment PPE during the supervised period.

"We are also working with the hotels and other facilities where the personnel will be placed to ensure that the hotels and facilities maintain high levels of sanitation and follow strict adherence to all COVID 19 pandemic protocols" he said.

Mr Esimaje Brikinn emphasized that at the end of the two weeks period, only those who are certified free of the COVID 19 virus will be moved to Escravos and that anyone with suspected symptoms during the period will be subjected to further testing to further testing and subsequently transfer to government designated hospitals for further handling in line with the government approved protocols.

"Chevron will continue to monitor the coronavirus outbreak around the world and has been utilizing the guidance of local and international health authorities" he stated.

He stressed that as an organized body CNL is regularly updating our workforce and will continue to adjust plans as appropriate as we receive more information.

"Our top priority is to ensure the well-being and safety of our workforce and their family members as well as taken precautionary measures to reduce the risk of exposure" he remarked.

FOOD PALLIATIVE TO CUSHION COVID 19 HUNGER

ISOKO NORTH POLITICAL LEADERS DISTRIBUTES FOOD PALLIATIVE TO INDIGENES IN THE ELEVEN CLANS OF THE COUNCIL AREA

Ozoro -

In an effort to cushion the hardships and hunger occasioned by the stay at home directive by government, the Isoko North Political Leaders on Monday the 13 of April 2020 gave out food palliative to the vulnerable in Isoko North council area.

The member representing Isoko North constituency in the Delta State House of Assembly Honourable Tim Kome Owhefere who addressed the eleven President Generals from Isoko North council area on behalf of the Isoko North Political Leaders said that the relief food items are part of ways for them who are in the political class to give to the people in this time of COVID 19 pandemic.

The Presidents General of the eleven clans in Isoko North local government area all converged on the premises of the member representing Isoko Federal Constituency at the House of Representatives to received the food items courtesy of Isoko North Political Leaders.

After inspecting the food items, the member representing Isoko North 'constituency in the Delta State House of Assembly Honourable Tim Kome Owhefere who spoke on behalf of the political leaders said the gesture was their own way of giving to the poor who are finding it difficult to eat at this time of stay at home directive, as a result of the COVID 19 pandemic.

Honourable Owhefere who is also the majority leader of the Delta State House of Assembly, emphasized that the food items are meant to cushion the effect of the lockdown.

The state lawmaker however added that the gesture is not a political one but for everyone who do not have to eat.

The chairman of the Isoko North Political Leaders COVID 19 Relief Items Distribution Programme Bishop Benson Eghaire stressed that the very poor in the area are those to benefit from the gesture.

He implored the eleven president generals to ensure even distribution of the food items to the people who needs it.

For his part the President General of Isoko Development Union Worldwide IDU Chief Iduh Amaidhe, on behalf of the Isoko people expressed appreciation to the Isoko North Political Leaders for the gesture.

Chief Amaidhe also used the forum to charged the president generals to go back to their clans and educate their people in the Isoko dialect through the town criers on how to prevent themselves from the COVID 19 pandemic.

Speaking on behalf of the eleven president generals me Matthew Akpofa thanked the donors for the gesture and promised that the food items will be judiciously distributed to the people.

The food items distributed are one hundred and sixty nine fifty kg bags of rice, ninety one big bags of bean, one hundred and thirty bags of garri, sixty five bags of salt and two hundred and sixty cartons of indomie noodles as well as transportation fair given to the president generals in conveying the food items to their destinations.

CONGRATULATIONS ! CONGRATULATIONS !! CONGRATULATIONS !!!

NIGER DELTA YOUTH CONGRATULATES NGO BOSS FOR BEING HONOURED WITH CHIEFTAINCY TITLE IN GBARAMATU KINGDOM

Warri-

A youth leader in the Niger Delta Region,  Engineer Don Dickson Ogugu has congratulated the National Coordinator of the Center for Peace and Environmental Justice CEPEJ, Chief Sheriff Mulade for his recent installation as the Ibe - Sorimowei of the ancient Gbaramatu Kingdom of Warri South West local government area of Delta State.

Engr. Dickson Ogugu's congratulatory message was made available to newsmen via his verified Tweeter handle, and said Chief Sheriff Mulade was the right man for the title.

He described Chief Sheriff Mulade as a born leader, a vibrant activist and a strong crusader of Niger Delta development, who has championed the course of justice and peace in the oil rich region, through his NGO, the Center for Peace and Environmental Justice CEPEJ.

Engineer Don Dickson Ogugu, who is the CEO of Don Daddys Dive Offshore Services Limited maintained that Chief Sheriff Mulade's title which means the *kingdom lifter* is well deserved going by his contributions to the growth and development of Gbaramatu kingdom, Delta State and the Niger Delta Region at large.

On behalf of himself, his family and his company, Engr. Ogugu rejoiced with Chief Sheriff Mulade for being so honoured and wished him the best as he joins other chiefs to move the ancient Gbaramatu kingdom to the next level.

EASTER CELEBRATION

Happy Easter Celebration to you and your family.

The essence of the death and resurrection of Jesus Christ which connote victory to mankind here on earth and life after will make you to be victorious in whatever you do in life in Jesus Christ name Amen

IZOUKUMOR WISHES TOMPOLO BDY

*CHIEF IZOUKUMOR FELICITATES WITH HIGH CHIEF EKPEMUKPOLO AT 49*

Warri

A prominent politician in the state, Chief Favour Izoukumor has described a popular Ijaw leader, High Chief Government Ekpemupolo also known as Tompolo as a true Niger Delta leader and activist.

Chief Izoukumor in a congratulatory message to mark Chief Tompolo's
49th birthday, described the celebrant as a proud son of Ijaw nation, Delta State and indeed Nigeria.

Chief Izoukumor, the Fiyeiwei of Ogbe-Ijoh Warri Kingdom praised High Chief Ekpemupolo for his passion for the development of the oil and gas producing Niger Delta Region. He said the Ijaw people are proud to identify with Tompolo for championing the course for the emancipation of the Niger Delta Region from pandemic poverty and hunger.

On behalf of himself and his family, Chief Favour Izoukumor wished High Chief Ekpemupolo God's blessings and long life in sound health.

ENGINEER DON DICKSON OGUGU CELEBRATE TOMPOLO @49

TOMPOLO @49....

....ENGINEER DON DICKSON OGUGU SAYS TOMPOLO IS A BORN LEADER.

Warri -

A youth leader in the Niger Delta Engineer Don Dickson Ogugu has joined multitude of wishers from far and near to celebrate High Chief Government Ekpemupolo alias Tompolo as he clocked forty nine years old.

Engineer Don Dickson Ogugu made this known in a congratulatory message made available to newsmen via social media.

He said that High Chief Government Ekpemupolo alias Tompolo is one dogged fighter who was at the fore front of the struggle for a better Niger Delta Region.

Engineer Don Dickson Ogugu emphasized that all Niger Delta youths are proud of the achievements High Chief Government Ekpemupolo has brought to the region, sitting the establishment of the maritime university, the amnesty program among others as some of his contributions.

He however on behalf of himself, his family and his company Don Daddys Dive Offshore Services Limited wished High Chief Government Ekpemupolo alias Tompolo long life, good health and prosperity.

WAIVE'S EASTER MESSAGE

Rt Rev (HON) FRANCIS EJIROGHENE WAIVE (MHR) SAYS COVID 19 WILL SOON BE OVER
AS CHRISTIANS ALL OVER THE WORLD CELEBRATE EASTER.

Warri -

The member representing Ughelli North, Ughelli South and Udu Federal Constituency at the House of Representatives Honourable Francis Ejiroghene says the resurrection of Jesus Christ from the dead on the third day is one joy that brings satisfaction to all God’s children in this Easter season.

Honourable Waive stated this via is verified social media while commenting on the Easter celebration.

He expressed optimism that the current siege on the socio-economic condition of Nigerians occasioned by the Coronavirus pandemic will soon be over.

"We should not to allow our morale to be dampened but rather we should use this year’s Easter celebration as an opportunity to increase family bonding, intercession and practical demonstration of love to neighbourrs" he said.

The Federal Lawmaker added that the absence of large gathering for worship and celebrations must not take away the true essence of Easter which is the good news that Jesus Christ is alive

He pointed out that the low key celebration of this year’s Easter season occasioned by the outbreak of the COVID-19 pandemic is like the mood of the people of Samaria during a siege recorded in 2nd Kings Chapters 6 and 7.

Honourable Waive who is also a clergy maintained that just like the people of Samaria who appeared helpless in those years obtained help from the Almighty God and overcame the siege, so will Nigeria also overcome its present challenges by the help of God and move into its season of greater joy in due course.

Let us rejoice in the unchangeable fact that Jesus Christ whose resurrection is being celebrated has promised in His word that He will never leave nor forsake those who trust in Him.

He prayed that God heals everyone currently infected with the coronavirus and protect all caregivers and front line workers currently working to stop the spread of the COVID-19.

The Ughelli North, Ughelli South and Udu Federal Parliamentarian however appeal to relevant organs of government for a more sustainable economic and medical intervention.

HIGH CHIEF GOVERNMENT EKPEMUPOLO ALIAS TOMPOLO IS 49

CHIEF FAVOUR IZOUKUMOR FELICITATES WITH HIGH CHIEF GOVERNMENT EKPEMUPOLO @49.

Warri -

A traditional chief from the Ijaw nation, Chief Favour Izoukumor has felicitated with High Chief Government Ekpemupolo alias Tompolo as he marked 49 years of age.

Chief Izoukumor in a congratulatory message described the celebrant as a true leader from the Ijaw nation.

Chief Izoukumor who is also the Fiewie of Ogbe Ijoh Warri Kingdom noted that High Chief Tompolo is one man that is passionate about the development of the rich crude oil and gas producing Niger Delta Region.

He stressed that the Ijaw people are proud to identify with High Chief Tompolo for championing the fight for a transform Niger Delta Region.

He however on behalf of himself and his family wished High Chief Government Ekpemupolo alias Tompolo God's blessings in sound health as well as his heart desires as he journey more into life.

TOMPOLO @49

CHIEF GEORGE TIMIYAN CONGRATULATES IJAW LEADER TOMPOLO AS HE CLOCKED PLUS ONE.

Warri -

On behalf of the Ijaw Welders and Fitters in Delta State and the Niger-Delta region in general, I, Chief Engr. George Timiyan, the Miyenkerenmowei of Gbaramatu Kingdom, heartily convey my felicitations to an amazing and incredible leader, a charismatic and endearing icon, High Chief Government Oweizide Ekpemupolo, as you mark your 49th year of existence on earth today.

Indeed, the Ijaw nation is very proud to have such a selfless and courageous leader as you. You have not only written your name in the history books, you have also left indelible footprints in the people's hearts.

The executives and members of the Delta State Welders and Fitters Association are delighted to mark this auspicious day with you as you have been a role model and a source of inspiration to us as a group.

Your distinct acumen and unparalleled leadership skills have brought forth the dividends of democracy to your people. The world would be a better place if the virtues you extol are replicated at different levels/places of governance.

Once again, happy birthday Sir!!! We wish you long life and prosperity.

Sign: Chief Engr. George Timiyan (Miyenkeremowei of Gbaramatu Kingdom).

IZOUKUMOR'S EASTER MESSAGE

RENOWNED TRADITIONAL CHIEF FROM OGBE-IJOH WARRI KINGDOM, CHARGE NIGERIANS TO SEEK GOD'S INTERVENTION OVER COVID-19


Warri -

A prominent Ijaw leader, Chief Favour Izoukumor has charged Nigerians and Christians in particular, to seek the intervention of God in their efforts to wipe out the coronavirus pandemic in the country.


Chief Izoukumor who is the current Chairman of the People's Democratic Party (PDP) in Warri South West Council Area, gave the charge in his Easter message via his verified tweeter handle.

The astute Ogbe-Ijoh-born politician: cum philanthropist said: ”Easter is the best time for Christians from all denominations to pray for God to have mercy on mankind and destroy the virus ravaging the world.”

He lamented that the deadly virus has killed many persons, as well as crippled many economic activities in all parts of the world, inclusive of Nigeria while adding that the lockdown order by the Federal and Delta State Governments was the right measure to curtail the spread of COVID-19 virus.

Chief Izoukumor, a former DESOPADEC Commissioner representing Ijaw ethnic nationality said although the stay at home directive has made lives difficult for the vulnerable, but will save lives in the long run.

He expressed optimism that God will put an end to the COVID-19 pandemic but advised all Nigerians to adhere to the health tips from the NCDC and the Ministry of Health, by avoiding touching their noses, eyes, and mouths with their hands, and also maintain improved environmental and personal hygiene, amongst others.

COVID 19 LOCK DOWN

COVID 19 LOCK DOWN....ENGINEER JUAN AMECHEE GOVERNOR COMMENDS NDOKWA RESIDENTS FOR COMPLYING WITH THE STAY AT HOME DIRECTIVE BY GOVT.

Ndokwa East - JOHN OSUJI

The Executive Chairman of Ndokwa East Local Government Area Engineer Juan Amechee Governor has commended residents of his council area for complying with the stay at home directive by the Delta State Government.

Engineer Juan Amechee Governor stated this recently while commenting on the day twelve of the fourteen days stay at home directive by government.

He noted that the stay at home directive by the government is for the general good of all Deltans in preventing us from the deadly COVID 19 which has ravaged most countries of the world.

The Ndokwa East Council Boss added that although the stay at home directive by the government has brought untold hardships on Nigerians but stressed that it is a sacrifice all Nigerians must pay to curtail the spread of coronavirus pandemic.

Engineer Juan Amechee Governor said that he is hopeful that government has not relaxed in reaching out to the vulnerable and poorest in the state by distributing food stuffs to them.

The Ndokwa East Council Chairman disclosed that he has been able to carry out so palliative to help cushion the Hunger in the council area and as such implored well to do indigenes of the land to also come out to give to those in need in the society.

He called on the people to still continue to comply with the stay at home directive, adding that the fourteen days will soon over.

CEPEJ COVID 19 GESTURE

*CEPEJ Distributes Palliatives to Cushion Effects of COVID-19 Lockdown on Residents in Parts of Delta State*

Osubi -

A Non Governmental Organization, NGO, Center for Peace and Environmental Justice, CEPEJ has distributed food and other items to reduce the economic effects of the COVID-19 lockdown on indigent Deltans.

As the sit-at-home order by the State Government continues, the NGO has intervened in the plight of the less privileged in Okpe and Ogbe Ijoh Warri  kingdoms in Okpe and Warri South West LGAs of Delta State respectively, to put smiles on their faces.

The National Coordinator of CEPEJ, Comrade (Chief) Sheriff Mulade started the distribution at the Palace of the Orodje of Okpe Kingdom, Orhue the First, in Orerokpe, the headquarters of Okpe Local Government Area of the State.

Items donated by CEPEJ for onward distribution to the needy included hand sanitizers, liquid soap, plastic buckets for hand washing, and food items including gallons of palm oil, and bags of garri. The items were received by a palace official, Mr. Johnson Odumrhen on behalf of the Monarch.

Ogbe-Ijoh Warri Kingdom in Warri South-West LGA also received the same items donated by CEPEJ for distribution to residents of the kingdom. The items were received by traditional chiefs on behalf of the Pere of Ogbe-Ijoh Warri Kingdom who commended CEPEJ for being the first group to intervene in the sufferings of his subjects since the lockdown commenced.

The CEPEJ team also included the Chairman Board of Trustees, Dr (Chief) Godwin Orhadahwe, as well as Management staff from the Head Office of the NGO. The exercise continues with visits to other parts of the State.

CORONAVIRUS PANDEMIC

CHIEF GEORGE TIMIYAN CALLS ON PARTICULAR FOCUS IN THE RIVERINE COMMUNITIES IN STATE IN THE FIGHT AGAINST COVID 19.

Warri -

As Delta State Government and other relevant health authorities strive in preventing the further spread of confirmed COVID 19, a notable Chief from the Ijaw ethnic nationality Chief George Timiyan has called on more focus to be paid in riverine communities in the fight against coronavirus pandemic in the state.

Chief George Timiyan made the call on Thursday while commenting on the one confirmed COVID 19 case in the state.

Chief George Timiyan noted that going by the terrain of most riverine communities, any out break of COVID 19 would be difficult to handle.

He advised that the Delta State task force on COVID 19 and the Nigeria Centre for Disease Control NCDC to put proactive measures in place in the coastal communities to curtail any COVID 19 case.

Chief George Timiyan who is the Miyenkeremowei of Gbaramatu Kingdom in Warri South West council area stressed that the lock down directive which is the best way to prevent the spread of the COVID 19 has no doubt brought hardships to riverine dwellers.

He pointed out that riverine dwellers primary occupation are fishing, adding that the lock down has not enable them go out for normal fishing thus causing hunger.

Chief George Timiyan who is also the CEO and MD of Geotimitek Nigeria Limited while commenting on the distribution of food items and cash assistance to the poor in the state, implored those in charge to still consider those in the riverine communities as they are poor people who need food and cash assistance.

He also urged the multinational oil companies operating in the riverine areas of the state to at this period distributes food items, protective kits like nose masks, hand gloves, sanitizers to their host communities as part of their corporate social responsibility.

Chief George Timiyan who is the current Delta State chairman of the Ijaw Welders And Fitters Professional Association also appealed to the state government to give directive which will enable riverine dwellers go out for fishing.

Chief George Timiyan therefore prayed God to end the coronavirus pandemic and also begged in the coastal communities in the state to observe personal hygiene, avoid crowded places, wash their hands regularly with soap and running water, cough in tissue or their elbow.

COVID 19

COMRADE SHERIFF MULADE DISTRIBUTES FOOD ITEMS TO THE POOR TO CUSHION HUNGER AS THE STAY AT HOME DIRECTIVE CONTINUE

Osubi -

The National Coordinator for the Center For Peace And Environmental Justice CEPEJ Comrade Mulade Sheriff, has distributed food items to poor and vulnerable in the state to help cushion the hunger resulting from the stay at home directive by the Federal and State Governments.

Comrade Mulade made the food distribution exercise on Wednesday, April 8, 2020, in Warri, Delta State, after briefing the press on the coronavirus pandemic.

Comrade Mulade who is a traditional chief from the ancient Gbaramatu Kingdom said that President Buhari and Governor Okowa are doing their best to curtail the spread of the virus and as such called on Nigerians to obey the sit-at-home order of the Federal and State Governments aimed at containing the spread of COVID-19 in Nigeria.

It is worthy of note that the Center embarked on the distribution of food stuffs, hand sanitizers and buckets amongst others, to compliment Government's efforts at all levels.

Worried over the rise in COVID-19 cases to 254 in the country as reported by NCDC on Wednesday, Chief Mulade said the only way to combat the spread was to adhere strictly to the proactive measures of the Federal Government, the National Assembly and the State Govts by sitting at home during the lockdown and by obeying the rules and guidelines of the Health Ministries and the NCDC.

While commending President Buhari and the COVID 19 task force for their roles so far, the NGO Coordinator said since COVID-19 has no cure for now, the only sure way to contain the spread of the virus was the lockdown directive by the President and the State Governors.

Comrade Mulade, an Ambassador of Peace, advised Nigerians to obey all the directives and meticulously follow the instructions of various health agencies for a win-win situation.

Comparing the statistics of COVID-19 cases of other countries with that of Nigeria, the CEPEJ boss commended the Federal Government and the NCDC for their efforts at flattening the spread curve of the deadly virus in Nigeria, and commended all Nigerians for complying with the Government lockdown order, despite the usual communal life among them.

Comrade Mulade who is the Ibe - Soremowei of Gbaramatu Kingdom in Warri South West council area enjoined Nigerians to appreciate the Federal Government for the distribution of test kits, drugs, food, amongst others to hospitals and isolation centres across the Federation.

He urged Nigerians to maintain personal and environmental hygiene by washing their hands regularly with soap and running water, cleaning frequently used items and surfaces, using alcohol based sanitizers, wearing of face masks and hand gloves, and practising social distancing, amongst others, to curb the killer virus COVID-19 from spreading in the country.

He appealed to wealthy Nigerians to assist by providing medical facilities and drugs to hospitals, isolation centres, community health centers, and food stuffs to the less privileged as palliatives to cushion the economic effects of the lockdown on the people.

He suggested that at the expiration of the first phase of the lockdown, the Federal Government, the leadership of the National Assembly, State Governors and other relevant authorities should, as a matter of urgent public importance, re-strategize and adopt proactive steps to cushion the suffering of Nigerians and other nationals, and then embark on one full week nationwide lockdown to carry out a thorough door-to-door COVID-19 test on everyone during the lockdown period, so as to ascertain the actual number of cases in the country for immediate medical attention, in order to eradicate the deadly global pandemic from Nigeria and save more lives.

He said, if the Federal Government and Ministry of Health could carry out nationwide door-to-door vaccination of children to prevent them from polio and other diseases, then it is also possible to do same with this more deadly COVID-19 virus.

DEADLY CORONAVIRUS PANDEMIC

 CHIEF LINUS YEINANAGBEGHA SAYS STAY AT HOME DIRECTIVE IS FOR THE GOOD OF ALL.

Warri -

A prominent chief from the Ijaw extraction, Chief Linus Yeinanagbegha has said that the stay at home directive by the Delta State Governor Dr Ifeanyi Okowa is for the general good of all.

Chief Yeinanagbegha stated this recently while commenting on the fourteen days lock down directive by government.

Chief Yeinanagbegha who is also the Perewenebuonimiwei of Ogulagha kingdom stated that the stay at home has not been easy for many as it has caused more hunger and hardship on the masses.

He also commended Deltans and residents in the state for striving hard to comply with the stay at home directive and also implored others flaunting the directive to do same for their own good.

Chief Yeinanagbegha who is the current chairman of Ogulagha Kingdom Cluster Development Board lauded all well to do Nigerians and corporate bodies that have been giving to those in need at this period.

Speaking on the assistant from government to the very poor, Chief Yeinanagbegha implored those in charge to ensure that the government assistance get to the people who needs it and not play politic with it.

He however expressed optimism that Nigeria will certainly over the COVID 19 pandemic and called on everyone to pray.

CORONAVIRUS PANDEMIC

 CONCERNED STAKEHOLDER CALLS ON GOVT AND NCDC TO PAY ATTENTION TO RIVERINE AND RURAL AREAS IN THE FIGHT AGAINST COVID 19

Warri -

A youth leader in the Niger Delta Region Engineer Don Dickson Ogugu has appealed to state government and the Nigeria Centre for Disease Control NCDC to pay more attention to the riverine and rural communities in the state in the quest for preventing the state from recording COVID 19 case.

Engineer Don Dickson Ogugu made the appeal via his social media handle while commenting on the day seven of the lock down directive by the Delta State Government.

Engineer Don Dickson Ogugu noted that the one week lock down in the state has not been easy for riverine and rural dwellers.

He stressed that most of the riverine and rural dwellers are mainly fishers men and women as well as farmers.

Engineer Don Dickson Ogugu who is also the Chief Executive Officer CEO of Don Daddys Dive, Offshore Services Limited pleaded that the state government set out days for these riverine and rural dwellers to go for fishing and farming, so as to enable them get agricultural products to sell.

The Niger Delta youth leader however implored the NCDC and the state task force on COVID 19 to as well supply riverine and rural dwellers with enough hand sanitizer, nose masks, hand gloves as well as educate them on the need to regularly wash their hands with soap and running water and keeping social distancing.

He therefore thanked God for making the state not to have recorded any confirmed COVID 19 case and also urged residents in the state to adhere to tips from health experts.

COVID 19 LOCK DOWN

WARRI SOUTH CONSTITUENCY TWO LAWMAKER DONATES FOOD ITEMS TO CONSTITUENTS

Warri -

As part of efforts to cushion the hardship caused by the Lockdown directive of the State Government to prevent the deadly COVID-19 from the State, the member representing Warri South Constituency Two in the Delta State House of Assembly, Hon Matthew Poko Opuoru has presented bags of rice to the vulnerable in the six wards in his constituency.

Hon Opuoru while presenting the bags of rice to aged women and other vulnerable ones in his constituency, said the gesture was meant to provide food for them while the "Stay at home" directive lasts.

The lawmaker expressed confidence that the gesture will help alleviate the plight of his
beneficiaries and put smiles on their faces.

He explained that, the lockdown directive of the state government was not to punish anyone but to protect Deltans from the
 deadly coronavirus that is ravaging the world.

Hon Opuoru stressed that though Delta State has not recorded any case of the pandemic coronavirus, the state government needs to take proactive steps in preventing it from entering the state.

He noted that the COVID-19 is a deadly disease that has no cure but can be prevented by maintaining personal hygiene like regular hand washing with soap and water as well as applying alcohol base sanitizers.

The member representing Warri South Two Constituency added that, the disease can still be prevented by maintaining social distance from others and urged them to stay at home as directed by the state government.

He assured his constituents of qualitative representation that will culminate into even development of the constituency.

Some of the beneficiaries who spoke with DRTV News thanked Hon Opuoru for rescuing them from hunger and starvation occasioned by the two weeks lockdown.
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