Hon . Gbinije Sends 5 Hearty Cheers To Governorr Okowa.

Chief Honourable Napoleon Gbinije former member of the Federal House of Representatives (Okpe Sapele Uvwie ) Federal Constituency has sent  a Congratulatory message on behalf of his family, political associates and supporters to His Excellency,Senator Arthur Ifeanyi Okowa on the fifth anniversary of his assumption of office as the Executive Governorr of Delta State.

Chief Gbinije in a Press Statement made available  to journalists in Orerokpe, Headquarters of Okpe Local Government Area of Delta State  stated that Governor Okowa has successfully transform the state from when he assumed power till date.. " I salute His Excellency, Senator Arthur Ifeanyi Okowa Governorr of Delta State on the auspicious occasion of his 5 years in office in the saddle of a multi ethnic state  such as ours and  his numerous achievements within this period of pilotting the affairs of our dear state."

The former Federal Lawmaker described  Governor Okowa as a  detribalised Governor who has improve tremendously both on the infrastructure and human development of the state.

" You have indeed through your SMART AGENDA impacted a lot  on the life of the average Deltan by providing employment opportunities through your various Skill Training Programmes  and the given out of STARTER PACKS to Deltans to be Self Reliance by commencing their personal business"

Continuing': " You have also improved on our  Roads,HealthCare, Educational, Peaceful co- existence among the Ethnic groups in our state, Job Creation etc "

Chief Gbinije while wishing Governorr Okowa more robust years ahead in office,he called on Deltans to continue to support him in the his quest of making the state greater than when he met it.

Chief Honourableb Napoleon Gbinije has on behalf of himself, family and Political Associates send 5 Hearty Cheers to His Excellency, Senator Arthur Ifeanyi Okowa on his fifth anniversary occasion as the Governor of Delta State.He described him " As a performing Governor who has impacted a lot on the lives of the of Delta State"

" On  behalf of my family, political associates and supporters  I, Chief Honourable Napoleon Obukowho Gbinije felicitate with His Excellency,Senator Arthur Ifeanyi Okowa as he clocks 5 years in the saddle of office  as the Governor of Delta State."

Chief Gbinije in a Press Statement released to journalists in Orerokpe, headquarters of Okpe Local Government Area of Delta State Reads " I salute His Excellency, Senator Arthur Ifeanyi Okowa Governorr of Delta State on the auspicious occasion of his 5 years in the saddle of our multi ethic state  and  his numerous achievements within this period of piloting the affairs of our dear state."

The former Federal Lawmaker described Governor as a detribalised person who has improved tremendously both on the infrastructure and human development of the state." You have indeed through your SMART AGENDA impacted a lot  on the life of the average Deltan by providing employment opportunities through your various Skill Training Programmes  and the given out of STARTER PACKS for Deltans to be Self Reliance by commencing their personal business"

Continuing': " You have also improved on our Roads,HealthCare, Education, Peaceful co- existence among the Ethnic groups in our state, Job Creation etc "

Chief Gbinije while wishing Governorr Okowa more robust years ahead in office,he called on Deltans to continue to support him in his quest of making the state greater than he met it.

Gov. Okowa is a visionary and transformative leader, says Chief Izoukumor—

THE Chairman of the People's Democratic Party in Warri south West Local Government Area, Chief Favour Izoukumor, has described, His Excellency Senator Dr. Ifeanyi Okowa as a visionary and transformative leader.

The PDP stalwart lauded the governor on his 1-year anniversary in his second at the Osadebe House.

Chief Izoukumor who is a traditional title-holder from the illustrious Ogbe-Ijoh Warri traditional council says: Gov Okowa through his developmental legacies and vision has bequeathed that he is truly a pan-Deltan.

The former DESOPADEC boss from the Ijaw Ethnic Nationality reflected the historic bond between the Anima-born politician to the Ijaw people: as evident through his love in making, a prominent and compassionate leader, His Excellency Dcn Kingsley Otuaro: as his deputy governor in what has incredibly transformed Delta State.

He emphasized the duo's vision and achievements in the areas of road construction, healthcare improvement, education, sports, and youth empowerment, believing that their achievements have just begun.

The philanthropist urged Deltans irrespective of their political divide to continue to support the governor and his deputy as they vigorously pursue the vision that will put Delta State on the path of sustainable peace and mitigate political and economic progress.

YOUTH LEADER DON DICKSON OGUGU CONGRATULATES GOV IFEANYI OKOWA AS HE MARKS FIFTH YEAR IN OFFICE AS GOVERNOR OF DELTA STATE.

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A Niger Delta youth leader Engineer Don Dickson Ogugu has congratulated Governor Ifeanyi Okowa as he celebrate his fifth years as the Governor of Delta State.

Engineer Don Dickson Ogugu on Friday May 29 2020 in Warri said that Governor Ifeanyi Okowa his a thorough breed politician who started his political career from the local government, to commissioner, SSG, senate and to governor.

He added that Governor Ifeanyi Okowa has so far used his vast knowledge on politics to advance the state on the path of sustainable development through his prosperity for all Deltans as enshrined in his SMART AGENDA.

The Niger Delta Youth Leader who is also an opinion leader and a former chairman of Diebiri Batan Community in the ancient Diebiri kingdom of Warri South West council area said that Governor Ifeanyi Okowa is a youth friendly Governor who has appointed youths in his administration as well as engaged various youths in different skills and acquisition training.

He stressed that Governor Ifeanyi Arthur Okowa developmental strides is visible in the twenty five local government areas of the state.

Engineer Don Dickson Ogugu who described the blend of Governor Ifeanyi Arthur Okowa and his Deputy, Deacon Kingsley Otuaro as a successful one, wished them the best as they take the state on the path of sustainable prosperity till 2020.

Okowa Has Performed Well Says Eyube.

Honourable Kennedy Eyube, Senior Special Assistant on Youth Development to Governor Ifeanyi Okowa, has said that Governor Okowa has perform well and therefore deserves commendation addressing journalists in Ughoton Okpe Local Government Area ,He declared that the Delta State Governor has done well by impacting positively on the lives of Deltans.

The  PDP Patriot described Governor Okowa's 5 years in office as a " Performer and a goal getter" whose achievements are not just only "too numerous" But " Verifiable for everybody to see"


  He added that Governor Okowa has perform well both in the areas of infrastructure and human capital development adding that within this period a lot of Deltans are provided employment opportunities thereby making them independent.

" His Excellency, Governor Okowa  has not only constructed  roads in the upland areas but also in the riverine areas such as Burutu LGA. The SMART And YAGEP  AGENDA are seriously pursued by providing  employment opportunities for Deltans in various Skills upon completion of training most of the youths are giving Starter Packs to start their business."

Adding " Today, the Delta State Government is also pursing vigorously vocational and Technical Education  All the ethnic groups in the state are living harmoniously  based on the peace building philosophy of His Excellency's detribalised style of Government.So I can tell you that within 5 years in office His Execellency, Governor Okowa has done a lot for the people of Delta State, You name it! in the areas of Health Care, Education,Job Creation, Agriculture, Peace Building among the ethnic groups, Roads,He has done well"

Honourable Eyube also said all these  achievements attributed to Governor Okowa was as a result of his  hard-work and not by propaganda. He added that Okowa ,has also reduced poverty level in the state.He commended the Delta State Government for the steps taken so far in  the battle against the Coronavirus Pandemic popularly known as Covid-19 in the the state and urged  Deltans to always observe the guidelines of washing of hands with soaps and hands sanitizers, keep social distancing and wearing of face masks etc.

He concluded by calling on Deltans to continue to support the Senator Dr. Ifeanyi Okowa led Government of Delta State.

Okows Has Perform Well.Says Eyube.

Honourable Kennedy Eyube, Senior Special Assistant on Youth Development to Governor Ifeanyi Okowa,has said that Governor Okowa has perform well and therefore deserve commendation addressing journalists in Ughoton Okpe Local Government Area ,He declared that the Delta State Governorr has well by impacting positively on the lives of Deltans.

The  PDP Patriot described Governorr Okowa 5 years in office as a " Performer and a goal getter" whose achievements are not just only too " numerous" But " Verifiable for everybody to see"


  He added that Governorr Okowa has perform well both in the areas of infrastructure and human capital development adding that within this period a lot of Deltans are provided employment opportunities there by making them owners of their own business.

" His Excellency, Governorr Okowa  has not only constructed  roads,in the upland areas but also in the riverine areas of  Burutu LGA.The SMART And YAGEP  AGENDA are seriously pursue by providing  employment opportunities for Deltans in various uSkills upon completion of training most of the youths are giving Starter Packs to start their business."

Adding " Today, the Delta State Government is also pursing vigorously vocational and Technical Education  All the ethnic groups in the state are living harmoniously  based on the peace building philosophy of His Excellency  detribalised style of Government.So I can tell you that within 5 years in office His Execellency, Governorr Okowa has done a lot for the people of Delta State.You name it! in the areas of HealthCare, Education,Job Creation, Agriculture, Peace Building among the ethnic groups, Roads,He has done well"

Honourable Eyube also said all these  achievements attributed to Governorr Okowa was as a result of his  hard-working and not by propaganda. He added that Okowa ,has also reduced poverty level in the state.He commended the Delta State Government for the steps taken so far in  the battle against the Coronavirus Pandemic popularly known as Covid 19 in the the state and urged  Deltans to always observe the guidelines of washing of hands with soaps and hands sanitizers, keep social distancing and wearing of face masks etc.

He concluded by calling on Deltans to continue to support the Senator Ifeanyi Okowa led Government of Delta State.

FIFTH YEAR INAUGURATION ANNIVERSARY OF GOV IFEANYI ARTHUR OKOWA

CHIEF FAVOUR IZOUKUMOR FELICITATES WITH GOV IFEANYI OKOWA AS HE MARKS 5TH YEARS IN OFFICE.

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The chairman of the People's Democratic Party PDP in Warri South West Council Area Chief Favour Izoukumor has felicitated with the Delta State Governor Dr Ifeanyi Okowa as he marked fifth years in office.

Chief Izoukumor in a congratulatory message made available to newsmen via his verified tweeter handle on Friday May 29 2020 said Governor Ifeanyi Okowa is a visionary leader who has transformed the state through his SMART AGENDA.

Chief Izoukumor who was the immediate past DESOPADEC commissioner representing the Ijaw ethnic nationality added that Governor Ifeanyi Okowa transformation strive cut across the twenty five local government areas of the state.

He emphasized that the Delta State Governor who is the first to have an Ijaw man as Deputy Governor has done credibly well in areas of road construction, healthcare, education, sports, youth empowerment among others.

He however wished Governor Ifeanyi Okowa and his Deputy Barrister Kingsley Otuaro God's wisdom to continue to pilot the affairs of the state on the path of sustainable growth and progress.

FIFTH YEAR INAUGURATION ANNIVERSARY OF GOV IFEANYI ARTHUR OKOWA

CHIEF FAVOUR IZOUKUMOR FELICITATES WITH GOV IFEANYI OKOWA AS HE MARKS 5TH YEARS IN OFFICE.

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The chairman of the People's Democratic Party PDP in Warri South West Council Area Chief Favour Izoukumor has felicitated with the Delta State Governor Dr Ifeanyi Okowa as he marked fifth years in office.

Chief Izoukumor in a congratulatory message made available to newsmen via his verified tweeter handle on Friday May 29 2020 said Governor Ifeanyi Okowa is a visionary leader who has transformed the state through his SMART AGENDA.

Chief Izoukumor who was the immediate past DESOPADEC commissioner representing the Ijaw ethnic nationality added that Governor Ifeanyi Okowa transformation strive cut across the twenty five local government areas of the state.

He emphasized that the Delta State Governor who is the first to have an Ijaw man as Deputy Governor has done credibly well in areas of road construction, healthcare, education, sports, youth empowerment among others.

He however wished Governor Ifeanyi Okowa and his Deputy Barrister Kingsley Otuaro God's wisdom to continue to pilot the affairs of the state on the path of sustainable growth and progress.

GOV OKOWA FIFTH INAUGURATION ANNIVERSARY

GOV OKOWA 5TH YEARS IN OFFICE : CHIEF FRANCIS ARHIYOR SAYS HE IS A GOD SENT GOVERNOR.

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The Chairman of the Delta State Management Committee on Public Motor Parks DTMCPMP, Chief Francis Arhiyor has congratulated the Delta State Governor Dr Ifeanyi Okowa for his fifth years in office as the Governor of the state.

Chief Arhiyor in a congratulatory message made available to newsmen in Uvwie described Governor Ifeanyi Okowa as a God sent Governor to the state.

Chief Arhiyor noted that Governor Ifeanyi Okowa whose first year in office was greeted by economy recession and paucity of funds who able to effectively manage the state by not only training youths in STEP and YEGEP but also executed and commissioned people's oriented projects across the state.

The Chairman of the Management Committee on Public Motor Parks who is also a stalwart of the People's Democratic Party PDP in state stressed that Deltans are proud to have a pragmatic Governor like Dr Ifeanyi Okowa who knows what to do.

On the issue of COVID 19  in the state, Chief Arhiyor lauded Governor Ifeanyi Okowa for not only being proactive in setting up COVID 19 Task Force but also giving out palliative and face masks to Deltans.

He therefore prayed God to grant Governor Ifeanyi Okowa all that he needs to govern the state till 2023.

DON DICKSON OGUGU CONGRATULATES GOV OKOWA FOR 5TH INAUGURATION ANNIVERSARY

YOUTH LEADER DON DICKSON OGUGU CONGRATULATES GOV IFEANYI OKOWA AS HE MARKS FIFTH YEAR IN OFFICE AS GOVERNOR OF DELTA STATE.

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A Niger Delta youth leader Engineer Don Dickson Ogugu has congratulated Governor Ifeanyi Okowa as he celebrate his fifth years as the Governor of Delta State.

Engineer Don Dickson Ogugu on Friday May 29 2020 in Warri said that Governor Ifeanyi Okowa his a thorough breed politician who started his political career from the grassroots to the top.

He added that Governor Ifeanyi Okowa has so far used his vast knowledge on politics to advance the state on the path of sustainable development through his prosperity for all Deltans as enshrined in his SMART AGENDA.

The Niger Delta Youth Leader who is also an opinion leader and a former chairman of Diebiri Batan Community in the ancient Diebiri kingdom of Warri South West council area said that Governor Ifeanyi Okowa is a youth friendly Governor who has appointed youths in his administration as well as engaged various youths in different skills and acquisition training.

He stressed that Governor Ifeanyi Arthur Okowa developmental strides is visible in the twenty five local government areas of the state.

Engineer Don Dickson Ogugu who described the blend of Governor Ifeanyi Arthur Okowa and his Deputy, Deacon Kingsley Otuaro as a successful one, wished them the best as they take the state on the path of sustainable prosperity till 2020.

OLOROGUN MAJEMITE FELICITATES WITH GOV. OKOWA ON HIS 5TH YEAR IN OFFICE

By kingsley Agho

Former Commissioner for Land, Survey & Urban Development, Olorogun Barrister Fred Majemite has congratulated the State Governor, Senator Dr Ifeanyi Okowa on his first anniversary of his second term in office as the Executive Governor of Delta State.

Olorogun Majemite who described him as a tested, trusted and visionary leader with unquantifiable achievements in leadership, prayed God to continue to guide and protect him.

A statement signed Mr Kingsley Agho, Media Assistant to Olorogun Fred Majemite, says Governor Ifeanyi Okowa has done well  in the State and needs more support from all to enable him take the state to the next level in terms of development.

Commending the Governor for his  giant strides in the governance of the state and provision of critical infrastructures for Deltans, Olorogun Fred Majemite  said the Governor as a grassroot politician & leader  has the interest of the people at heart always.

The immediate past PDP Chairman, Delta Central Campaign Council, hailed the Governor for what he described as his compassionate spirit for  the people not only in the state but Nigeria, hence he was made the PDP National Committee Chairman during the last PDP Presidential Election.



According the words of the Ughelli North Born leader, " I wish to on behalf of my family and Constituents, congratulate  our Governor, Senator Dr Ifeanyi Okowa   who has done so much. The Governor  has justified  the mandate given to him by  the people with  the enviable transformation of the  state. Today,  Delta State has become first choice for investors for all".

"Sir, Mr. Governor I am proud of your leadership and developmental style."

“As we mark another anniversary of our visionary Governor in office, it is my appeal to our people to continue to support his administration  and our people  should  continue to live in peace and   harmony.  We are one big despite our different tongues and ethnic affiliations. I wish our governor a  happy anniversary and God’s protection”.

His Excellency, Governorr, Okowa Has Done Well Says Jauro

By John Oburhie

Assessing His Execellency, the Senator, Arthur Ifeanyi Okowa led Government of Delta State between 2015 till date, Alhaji Suleiman Jauro, Seriki of Arewa Community Uvwie Local Government Area who also doubled as Member of Delta State Pilgrim Welfare Board has declared that the Delta State Governorr has done well by impacting positively on the lives of Deltans.

In a Press Release made available to journalists in Effurun, headquarters of Uvwie Local Government Area, the people's Democratic Party PDP Patriot described His Execellency, Governor Okowa 5 years in office as a " Performer and a goal getter" whose achievements are not just only too " numerous" But " Verifiable for everybody to see"

The Uvwie LGA Treasurer, said His Execellency, Governor Okowa has perform both in the areas of infrastructure and human capital development adding that within this period a lot of Deltans are provided employment opportunities there by making them owners of their own business.

" His Excellency, Governor Okowa  has not only constructed roads, in the upland areas but also in the riverine areas of Ogulaha and Oporaza, in Burutu LGA.

The SMART AGENDA is vigorously pursue by providing job opportunities for Deltans in various Skills upon completion of training most of the youths are giving Starter Packs to start their business."

Adding " Today, it is also the policy of the State to build Technical Colleges in each LGA to encourage vocational education, Farmers are encouraged and motivated as well, Above all there is relative peace among the ethnic groups in the state, as a result of his detribalised style of Government. So I can tell you that within 5 years in office His Execellency, Governor Okowa has done a lot for the people of Delta State.

Also in the areas of HealthCare, Education, Job Creation, Agriculture, Peace Building among the ethnic groups, Roads,He has done well"

Alhaji Jauro also disclosed that it is not by magic but hard-working" His Execellency,Governor Okowa, has also reduce poverty level in the state. It was reported recently by an NGO that poverty rate has been drastically reduce in Delta State. It therefore means that he  is one of the best performing Governors in the country." He commended the Delta State Government for the steps taken so far in curbing the Coronavirus Pandemic popularly known as Covid 19 in the state and urged his fellow Muslims and Deltans to always observe the guidelines of washing of hands with soaps and hands sanitizers, keep social distancing and wearing of face masks etc.

He concluded by calling on Deltans to continue to support His Excellency, Senator Ifeanyi Okowa led Government of Delta State.

*CHIEF MULADE SHERIFF CHARGES GOVERNOR OKOWA TO UPGRADE DELTA STATE HEALTH SYSTEM*

**EXPRESS WORRIES OVER DEPLORABLE STANDARD*

The National Coordinator of Center for Peace and Environmental Justice, CEPEJ, Comrade (Chief) Sheriff Mulade has charged the Delta State Governor, Dr. Ifeanyi Okowa to focus more on the development and upgrading of the State's health sector so that COVID-19 cases can get their test results faster in order to save more lives.

Chief Mulade Sheriff gave the charge in Warri on Wednesday 27th May 2020, while speaking with newsmen, and expressed disappointment over the present deplorable conditions of the State's health facilities.

He lamented that Delta State has no reliable teaching hospital with standard equipment for proper medical tests, treatment and research,  even when the State was privileged to produce two medical doctors, Dr. Emmanuel Uduaghan and the incumbent. Dr. Ifeanyi Okowa, as Governors.

On public expectations from the health sector of Delta State, Comrade Chief Mulade, who is the Ibe-Sorimowei of Ancient Gbaramatu Kingdom said the administrations of Dr. Uduaghan and now Dr. Okowa, ought to have positioned Delta State as first in Nigeria's health system with the best medical facilities that would attract referrals but unfortunately the reverse has been the case.

Speaking on reported COVID-19 cases and deaths in the State, the NGO Boss said the global health emergency has exposed the poor state of our health system as the blood samples of suspected COVID-19 cases from Delta State are taken  to Irrua in Edo State for testing and confirmation, with test results usually taking 3 or more days to arrive because Delta State does not have any laboratory for COVID-19 test.

He said this delay leads to late treatments causing vulnerable ones hit by the COVID-19 disease to die, stressing that most of the COVID-19 deaths recorded in Delta State were caused by delayed test results from Irrua, Edo State.

The CEPEJ's National Coordinator noted with sadness that the election of two medical doctors as Governors for two consecutive tenures of eight years each has failed to address the perennial health challenges of Delta State.

He therefore urged the incumbent Governor, Dr. Ifeanyi Okowa to focus more on improving and upgrading the health system of the State by rehabilitating failed structures, and acquiring more medical equipment with updated systems in the 25 LGAs of the State thereby making medical treatments accessible to all Deltans without stress.

This, he said, is a major way by which Governor Okowa can write his name in the history book of the State, adding that it would be disappointing for him to complete his two tenures of 4 years each without making any significant impact on the State's health sector.

Chief Mulade said the Covid-19 pandemic has exposed Governor Ifeanyi Okowa as a professional medical doctor, and his good performance in this challenging period will be his legacy for posterity.

*CHILDREN'S DAY CELEBRATION*

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A prominent Ijaw leader in the Niger Delta Region, Chief Favour Izoukumor has congratulated all Nigerian children as they celebrate this year's children's day celebration.

Chief Izoukumor congratulatory message to all Nigerian children was contained in a message via his verified tweeter handle to all children.

Chief Izoukumor who is a blessed father of children and a prominent political figure in the state, said that children are the heritage of the Lord.

Chief Izoukumor who has always celebrated children's day with children from Warri South West council area at Ogbe Ijoh, the Headquarters of the council area, regretted not being able to celebrate this year's children's day with the children because of the COVID 19 pandemic.

He however admonished children to make the most of the stay at home occasioned by the coronavirus pandemic to read their books as well as make themselves available to utilize the e learning provided by Governor Ifeanyi Okowa on radio and television stations.

He also appealed to parents and guardians to also help their children and wards out in this period by drawing reading timetables for them and checking on their academic progress.

Chief Favour Izoukumor therefore wished all children a fun filled celebration as they celebrate at home.

*IZOUKUMOR MARKS CHILDREN'S DAY WITH HEAVY HEART FOLLOWING  COVID-19 PANDEMIC*

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The Chairman of the People's Democratic Party, PDP in Warri South West Council Area, Chief Favour Izoukumor, has advised children to make judicious use of their stay at home to study their books, as well as take advantage of the e-learning programme organized by Governor Ifeanyi Okowa on radio and television stations in the State.

In his goodwill message to mark this year's world children's day in Delta State, Chief Izoukumor said it was painful that he could not celebrate the 2020 event with the children because of the COVID-19 pandemic.

The prominent Ijaw Leader in the Niger Delta Region however, urged parents and guardians to assist their children and wards to draw a study time table and monitor their academic progress.

He also charged parents and guardians to ensure that their children and wards adhere strictly to precautionary measures put in place by relevant authorities in order to forestall the spread of the killer virus in the State.

Chief Izoukumor, a one time DESOPADEC Commissioner for Ijaw ethnic nationality, wished all children a fun filled celebration even as they mark the event at home.

He advised all children and youths in the State to shun crime, cultism and violence and focus on positive things that will make them become great leaders of tomorrow.

 CHILDREN'S DAY: YOUTH LEADER CALLS FOR PROTECTION OF CHILD RIGHTS IN NIGERIA....

…..LAUDS THE PRESIDENT OF THE NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF OGBE IJOH WARRI STUDENTS NAOWS FOR CARRYING OUT AWARENESS CAMPAIGN AGAINST CHILD ABUSE ON THIS CHILDREN'S DAY @ EWEIN TOWN HALL OGBE IJOH WARRI KINGDOM

As Nigeria joins the rest of the world to mark this year's Children's Day, a Niger Delta youth leader, Engineer Don Dickson Ogugu has called for a collaborative efforts in the fight against Child Abuse in Nigeria.

Engineer Don Dickson Ogugu in a Tweeter message on Wednesday morning, noted that in spite of the huge natural and human resources, Nigeria is one of the countries where child abuse is rampart.

The youth leader stressed that the high rate of child abuse has negatively impacted on the progress and development of the Nigerian child.

Engineer Don Dickson Ogugu attributed the high rate of Child Abuse to illiteracy, poverty and poor implementations of Children's Right Laws in the country.

He stressed that it's high time to say no to Child Abuse and as such implored all relevant authorities to play their roles by prosecuting those involved in child trafficking, domestic child abuse, among other Child Abuse.

The Niger Delta youth leader however noted with sadness that children in Nigeria will not be able to observe their celebration this year as usual due to the COVID 19 pandemic but urged them to use the stay at home to study their books.


Engineer Don Dickson Ogugu who is the CEO of Don Daddys Dive Offshore Service Limited, charged children in the country to aspire to be great in life by taking their studies seriously and also appealed to parents as well as guardians to ensure their children and wards have access to quality education and good morals in order to become leaders of tomorrow.

NDDC MD UPU WILL REACH OUT TO ENEMIES AND FRIENDS SAYS OMENE

BY KINGSLEY OBURHIE.

Ouestion.Congratulations ! How do you feel that justice has actually been done in Miss Ese Oruru case the young Urhobo girl that was kidnapped from Bayelsa State to Kano State.

Answer.It was not an easy fight her case was almost a hopeless one.an Okada Rider kidnapped the girl and send her to a prominent traditional ruler in the North.What made her case hopeless was that not that people do not know where she was, but you cannot enter the place and bring her out.As the President General of Urhobo Progress Union UPU I believe that injury to one Urhobo man is an injury to all Urhobos! Even UPU Ghana branch staged a protest in Nigerian Embassy in Ghana! A lot of Non governmental Organisations especially the Federation of International Women Lawyers we're all involved ! But when she was released she was already pregnant the former Commissioner of Police, Bayelsa State Mr Friday Ogunyewu was a very good man! He took it upon himself to keep her in police Mess because they still want to kidnap her! With the pregnancy.

I did not send delegation,but I went with my Executives to Bayelsa State to say a Big Thank You,to the then Commissioner of Police! And Federation of International Women Lawyers.The former Bayelsa State Police Boss was overwhelmed! That a President General of a Nation and his team could visit him to say thank you on behalf of a small innocent girl.Urhobo Police men in Bayelsa State were happy as well! The importance of this action means if an Urhobo man has problem the UPU can rise to the occasion.

When the matter was charged to court,to tell you that some powerful syndicate was behind the Okada Rider,a Senior Advocate of Nigeria SAN, represented him How can an Okada Rider afford the services of a SAN? Ok! I said Urhobo is not lacking SAN! So I went to Chief Albert Akpomudje SAN,who graciously accepted to represent the little girl and the Commissioner of Police.UPU Women Wing and Federation of International Women Lawyers always mobilized to the court whenever the case comes up for hearing.This was the situation before UPU crisis was instigated by our Kings.
The Oruru Family was facing threat to the extent they had to relocate to a new apartment even when Ese gave birth they wanted to still kidnap her and her child! All to cover up! We now asked them to relocate to Urhobo Land.In a nutshell we can clap for ourselves for being our brothers keepers.

I Thank everybody who assisted us to ensure that justice is done. I want to thank Mr Friday Ogunyewu the former Commissioner of Police of Bayelsa State,also his successor for not disappointing his colleague,Mr Samuel Njoku The Police Officer in charge of the case,also Mrs Palmso Odeme, President, Federation of International Women Lawyers, Bayelsa State Chapter, because at a point people were chicken out of the case because of threat! Another Urhobo girl was also rescued by UPU Burkina Faso Branch from prostitution! She was rescued and brought me for onward transmission to her parents here in Nigeria!

Until I handover UPU will continue to protect the Urhobo man any where in the world! I'm not the President General who attend prominent people burials I'm in interested in the affairs of the Urhobo people.We have also infleunced  Federal jobs for some of our Urhobo people as well!

Question,Were you expecting justice in Ese Oruru case before now, based on our  justice system?

Answer.Yes! It was obvious case of kidnapping!But again who impregnated her?There ought to be proper investigation as to who did those who kidnapped the girl took her to , The Mr Yinusa, know who he took the girl to and forcefully married her! And made her pregnant! The man know.That was why the family, the girl, even the prosecutor we're all threatened! It was not easy! But we are satisfy that we have our daughter back! And the prime suspect has been jailed.I Thank the Judge Justice Jane Inyang for the courageous judgement.

Question,Are you sure that the PDP which is promising that by 2023 the party Governorship candidate will come from Delta Central ( Urhobo Land) and the State Chairman of party can come from both senatorial district? Don't You think they want to deceive Urhobo people?

Answer,
Hold Urhobo Kings responsibile.UPU was becoming formidable and fearful! But enemies of Urhobo from other tribes succeed in using them to weaken it! Before I came in it was not as  fearful and forceful,I brought glamour and seriousness in the body.before now when UPU visit the Presidency they usually asked them to sit in one roll long chair, I'm the only President General who has had one on one with Mr President! By granting me a private chat!As well.I still remain the only Presidentt General whose visit was reflected in the Villa Magazine and handshake with Mr President which was published in front page of all National Newspapers.
Governor Okowa has respect for me because I'm not the type that will go to Asaba to ask him for anything.Unlike the Ijaw Presidentt General! I endorsed the Deputy Senate Presidentt,as UPU PG,but I have never and I will never ask any Kobo or contract from him.The only thing I may have ask him is for him to empower the Urhobo people.at least some UPU people who worked for him.Show appreciation to them.It is not all about me,I will not come to you for empowerment I'm not looking for stupendous wealth I have made money before 1999!I have never been a poor man I have properties in Lagos and other places but I decided to settle down here in my town and develop it also by providing employment to my people as well.That is why I built an hotel here.I cannot be a beggarly Presidentt General, UPU cannot be an appendage of any politician.

If you want UPU to support you tell us what you can do for Urhobo people if we are convince we will support you.But  if after supporting you, you now snub us then we will forget you as well because you are not the only son Urhobo irrespective of your position.UPU is self reliant and independent.It is unfortunate that even those politicians we supported and they won have not even thought it wise to say let assist them with 50,000:00 naira as running cost for stationeries! But when I talk you will say ho! Chief OMENE cannot speak for Urhobo or UPU I laugh at them.When I endorsed your boss,Chief Omene was a fine and upright Presidentt General and he can speak for Urhobo! But when your boss is doing what is wrong he cannot speak for Urhobo.Let the Ijaw man go and speak for Urhobo because you give some people appointments and you allow them to rubbish us! We will descend on you.When you make yourself our enemy then expect it.But do not allow UPU to open it's mouth against you.UPU is the mouth piece of Urhobo people.There is an authority and power that flow from Urhobo people to the Presidentt General of UPU, which was handed over to Late Chief Benjamin Okumagba as Presidentt General who later handed over to Senator Felix Ibru and then Gen.Patrick Aziza who later handed over to me.Who handed over to the Ijaw Presidentt General?

Question Based on the PDP arrangement or zonning power rotating process in Delta State they are saying that Delta Central ( Urhobo) will produce the Governorr come 2023.But some Okpe people are saying if that is the case then it should be their turn to do so since they are have been marginalize by other Urhobos failure to give them they are going to pull out from Urhobo.What is your reaction?

Answer.It is a wrong approach to say they are pulling out from Urhobo.Who is Urhobo and who is Okpe? First see yourself as Urhobo and other Urhobos as your brothers.If you are agitating that other Urhobos should consider you for Governor what is wrong with that? Okpes have represented Urhobos in the Senate for 3 times the persons of Late Chief Senator David Dafinone,Chief Eradajaye and Professor Adegor Eferakeya Which other Urhobo can boast of this achievement! Is it Ethiope or Udu? Yes! So when you say you need Governorr no problem but dailogue with other Urhobos.But when you say you are pulling out to where? When you are surrounded by other Urhobos! It is funny are you going to carry your land from Urhobo Land?

When you go to higher institutions you we see Okpe Students Union,Udu Students Union,as small as Urhobo but as big as the Yorubas you will not find Ekiti or Egbe Students Union! Yorubas are one.They should dailogue nothing good comes essay even in Freetown nothing is free! But to say if they do not get Governorr they are pulling out it is a stupid talk.It is like Urhobo saying if we do not get Governorr we are pulling out of Delta State.

Question.President General can you throw more light on the statement credited to you on NDDC that is generating controversy?

Answer.Yes! Some people are saying my comments make me Anti Urhobo.If you want a position you work and strategise for it. The very day they made you All Progressive Congress APC South South Leader, that position makes you an enemy to a lot of people! It was a political miscalculation.Now you have a former Governor,who is a former Senator as well now a Minister.Another former Governorr who is now a Minister of Transport.Based on your position you are a Leader.Even though you are a leader, stup low to conquer by fooling them! Oooh my Leader my Leader,by coming down to conquer.Even when they know your position is higher you are not the one to  remind them!If not they will gang up and fight you! That is what causes use  the position.

It has now become fight of ego! You have some Urhobos who are with the Minister of Niger  Delta some are with the Minister of Transport and some top Urhobo APC people are with them all in one side and you are alone in the other side.can you get what you want?  No!You must be a tactician! For the past ten years I have not met the Minister of Niger Delta or Dr Cairo Ojuogboh you must be clever, you must know where the power is and go there and get it.If you are misunderstood by people why can't you meet them! You will get your way.If I meet the Presidency and say give Urhobo people the position ,I know the Presidency will say Haa UPU has been supporting us ooooh they are our strong pillars.they can because of UPU and give it to Urhobo because they know we are not baise.But if you want us to swallow anything you do it is not possible! We have a lot of intelligent people in the UPU.

So have I said anything wrong? They said the Interim Management Committee,IMC,is corrupt and they want to investigate,I said go ahead I did not say they should not investigate! Is there anything wrong with that? The other one is that you said the IMC,is illegal I said the judiciary is there! You go to court! It is the court that will say it is illegal or not.But I said I know Nigerians if the Presidency had come to say you bring one person, you bring one person, National Assembly bring two persons and Presidecy 3 and let's form another IMC there will be no noise ooooh.I M C has not come up to 6 months yet they are saying it has embezzle 40 billion naira! For all these time why have you not been able to prove it ? That was all I said! They said I'm fighting against Urhobo interest! The interest of one man cannot be said to be the interest of the entire Urhobo people.

If I had not endorsed him and Buhari Urhobo will not have been able to get all these benefits from the Buhari Government.If we had supported Atiku like Moses Taiga.For doing that DSP position now come to him easily.But did he appreciate it? Fortunately he won! Has he said one day ha UPU tried for me ooooh take this 20,000: 00 as your running stationeries No! UPU wrote letter to the Presidency they did well let me send them some bags of rice during the Christmas No!Or just to send delegation or visit us NO! Then you want to tell us we are bastards who are senseless you just continue to support me wether I come to you or not.We are not stupid we have a lot about any Urhobo man.It is not our duty to rubbish our children but any child who has no respect for his father by asking people to insult him,the father will say one or two things about him if you encourage your boys to insult Chief Omene Presidentt General of Urhobo Progress Union by June this year I will be 74 years.Your boys who are not even up to my son then I should keep quiet?

Question.Can UPU intervene to ensure Urhobo get the MD of NNDC?

Answer.Yes! UPU can reach out and we will reach out to anybody oppossing Urhobo interest we can dailogue with them.Recently about 18; professors were short listed for the Vice Chancellor position of Federal University of Petroleum Resources Effurun, some of them have even gotten the endorsement of Northern Emirs! But we wrote the Presidency, Minister of Education and the DSP.why it should be an Urhobo man and we got it.It does not make sense for UPU to come out and be attacking the IMC,Mr Akpabio,or anybody involved we have our own strategy.If one Urhobo man fails to use dailogue to achieve something for Urhobo people the umbrella body cannot say your enemy is our enemy it does not work like that! We have to dailogue by meeting people and say Ok we know that you are not in a good terms with one of our children but please  as a people we need this thing if you do this for us there are things we can do for you tomorrow.You know we are all South South people things work better with such approach than because you attack then I must attack no., because I do not attack then I do not have Urhobo interest!

Urhobo as a people must reach out to perceived enemies to get what we want.They do not want to see you speaking the truth it is unfortunate that some hired and paid writers have been ordered by their master to insult me.But people out there are saying ha! So UPU Presidentt General can speak the truth and stand out for the truth! I can assure you  that if Presidentt General of UPU go and look for something even from the Presidency we will get it.

*NGO Boss Celebrates with Muslims at Ramadan: Calls for Prayers to Mitigate Economic Challenges*

The National Coordinator of Center for Peace and Environmental Justice, CEPEJ, Comrade (Chief) Sheriff Mulade has urged Muslim faithful to use the Ramadan period to pray for the resuscitation of the declining world economies caused  by the global out break of the dreaded infectious Covid- 19 disease.

In a goodwill message to Muslims to mark this year's Ramadan, Chief Sheriff Mulade, the Ibe-sorimowei of Ancient Gbaramatu Kingdom, lamented that the COVID-19 pandemic has led to very poor health conditions worldwide, and enjoined Muslims to call for God's intervention in the situation.

Comrade Mulade in a chat with newsmen in Warri on Friday May 22, 2020, charged Muslims in Nigeria to use the Ramadan period to pray Allah to grant the nation, all Nigerians, including Govt at all levels, health workers, traditional institutions, corporate organizations, industries and NGOs the ability and capacity to survive the prevailing global economic downturn caused by the pandemic.

Commenting further, Chief Mulade said the world is at a stand still as the global economy, healthcare, businesses, social life of the people, education and food production have all been negatively impacted. He however stressed that with special prayers during religious events, God Almighty is able to turn the world situation around for the better.

*CHIEF MULADE COMMENDS GOVERNOR OKOWA FOR INITIATING OPERATION DELTA HAWK - Says it is a welcome development*

The National Coordinator of Center for Peace and Environmental Justice, CEPEJ, Chief (Comrade) Sheriff Mulade has commended Governor Ifeanyi Okowa of Delta State for initiating the move to create an Independent internal security outfit named "Operation Delta Hawk" to secure the lives and property of Deltans, especially those in areas prone to famers/herdsmen clashes.

Speaking in Warri on Wednesday May 20, 2020, Chief Mulade who is the Ibe-Sorimowei of Ancient Gbaramatu Kingdom, described the outfit as a welcome development.

He said the establishment of such a security outfit to protect the lives of the people was long overdue judging from the barbaric manner in which armed herdsmen are attacking innocent crop farmers in the State.

Worried over the high rate of incessant killing, robbery, kidnapping and rape by herdsmen, Chief Mulade said those to be engaged in the security outfit should be selected based on experience and ability to be developed through more training and supply of adequate materials to enable them checkmate the herdsmen and others who may pose as security threats.

Recall that the Delta State Government on Tuesday May 19, through the Secretary to the State Government, Mr. Chiedu Ebie announced that the State had begun moves to establish a security force to check the rising spate of insecurity in the State.

The SSG made this known in Asaba at a news conference, saying that the proposed security outfit would be christened "Operation Delta Hawk."

He added that a Bill would be sent to the State House of Assembly shortly to give the outfit a legal backing to enable it deal with the security challenges in the State.

The independent Joint Security Taskforce will consist of personnel drawn from the existing security structure in the State, and will work in collaboration with community vigilante groups for more effective service delivery.

While appreciating Dr. Okowa for his initiative to establish Operation Delta Hawk, Chief Mulade said the outfit would provide jobs for many Deltans, and by Implimentation, reduce the crime rate as well as unnecessary community clashes in the State.

Chief Mulade therefore, charged all Local Govt Chairmen and Ward Councillors, community leaders, youths, women, corporate organizations, traditional rulers amongst others to support the arrangement for a win win situation in the State, especially with the Local Government elections now at the corner.

COVID 19 PALLIATIVE

OKOBARO OF UGHIEVWEN KINGDOM GIVES PALLIATIVE TO SUBJECTS

The Okobaro of Ughievwen Kingdom in  Ughelli South LGA of Delta State, Owhawha the second has presented palliative to residents of the kingdom to cushion the hardship caused by the Covid-19 pandemic.

The traditional ruler while presenting the palliative to the leaders of the thirty-three communities that make Ughievwen Kingdom said the twenty-eight days lockdown declared by the Delta State Government to contain the spread of the deadly coronavirus in the state though necessary, brought untold hardship to residents of the state.

He noted that, most residents are yet to recover from the economic hardship caused by the lockdown few weeks after it has been relaxed partially.

The monarch disclosed that, to cushion the hardship caused by the lockdown on residents of Ughievwen Kingdom, he mobilised his Chiefs, prominent indigenes and religious ministers to  express humane love and to support the current initiatives of Government across all boards.

Owhawha the second explained that the palliative will be distributed through the community heads to the people and urged them not to divert the items.

He added that vulnerable youths and aged women will also benefit from the gesture.

He commended Governor Ifeanyi Okowa for his efforts in containing the spread of the virus in the state and in taking care of infested persons.

The monarch urged his subjects not to see the lifting of the lockdown as the end of coronavirus but should adhere to the precautionary measures stipulated by the Nigeria Centre for Disease Control, NCDC, in order to stay safe.

Otota of Ughievwen Kingdom, Chief Matthew Shaire said the palliative was meant to complement the efforts of the Delta State Government in the fight against covid-19.

The Chairman of Ughelli South Local Government,  Dr Richard Kofi represented by the Secretary to the Local Government, Sir Joseph Oghenebrorhie commended the Okobaro and his chiefs for the gesture noting that it will no doubt put smiles on the faces of the beneficiaries.

In an interview Some of the community leaders thanked the Okobaro and  all the donors for the gesture stressing that it will help alleviate their suffering.

Items presented include  bags of rice, bags of beans, bags of garri, cartons of noodles and tubers of yam.

SCHOOL REOPENING

*GOVERNOR'S AIDE CALLS FOR STRINGENT PRECAUTIONARY MEASURES AHEAD OF SCHOOL REOPENING IN DELTA STATE*

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Education stakeholders in Delta State have been charged to put stringent precautionary measures in place ahead of school reopening May 31, 2020, to curb the spread of coronavirus in the State.

A Senior Special Assistant to the Governor on Security Matters, Chief Blessing Oborevwori gave the charge at the weekend while chatting with newsmen on the impact of COVID-19 virus on education in the State.

The Governor's Aide noted that educactional activities in Delta State have been interrupted for about two months now following the closure of schools in the State, to forestall the spread of coronavirus among children and youths.

Chief Oborevwori commended Governor Ifeanyi Okowa for deciding to reopen the schools at the end of this month but enjoined the Governor to hold a stakeholders meeting with heads of schools, traditional rulers, church and community leaders towards mapping out strategies to enforce all precautionary measures among students.

He said if adults could openly flout NCDC and Govt health protocols when the Governor partially relaxed the lockdown, then more efforts are needed to enforce compliance among children and youths to avoid more problems.

The SSA to the Governor on Security Matters also urged the students who have been at home for about two months now to obey all precautionary rules and guidelines in the interest of all Deltans.

He lamented that the poor reading habit among Nigerian youths has been worsened by the COVID-19 pandemic, advising the students to take advantage of the State Govt's e-learning programme to fill the gap.

Chief Oborevwori who was a former project monitor during the then Ibori Administration, urged law enforcement agents to track down criminally minded elements in the State wanting to exploit the pandemic to cause mayhem.

He also charged security agents in the State not to harass or intimidate law abiding citizens going about their daily activities, towards achieving health security in the State.

Okere Urhobo To Get New Oroseun' As Leaders Embrace Peace

By Ese Adagbra.

Delta State Government has assured that based on the attitude displayed by leaders of Okere Urhobo Kingdom during the presentation of the draft White Paper put together to resolve the crisis rocking the kingdom on the process of installing a new King " Oroseun'" " I'm very sure that a new King which be acceptable by all  the leaders since both the Okpako Orere and the 3 Ruling Houses will be involved in the selection and installation processes I think there will be a lasting peace in the Kingdom" However" It is the people who chose their King and present him to Government.Government only comes in where there is crisis and advise that due process should be follow to ensure peace" These are the words of Chief Edwin Uzor, Special Assistant to Governor Okowa on Conflict Resolution and Peace Building and also Chairman of the Delta State Committee, To look into the succession crisis of Oroseunship of Okere Urhobo Kingdom.While addressing leaders of the Kingdom in Government House Annex Warri,in Company of Mr Micheal Tidi, Chairman Warri South Local Government Council and other members of Committee,

Chief Uzor who read from the draft copy of the White Paper which he said will be ready in a week time, said some of key resolutions are that the Okere Urhobo Kingdom belongs to all sons and daughters of the kingdom therefore " Core problem of one man dictatorship" cannot stand.Rather the Okpako Orere and 3 Ruling Houses must be involved in the process of installing the king " Oroseun'" of the Kingdom just as the Otota is also recognize by the government:,but he cannot do it alone without consultation of the Okpako Orere.The Youth body is now under the President General and no longer under Oroseun'in Council.He however urged those who went to courts to withdraw their cases from the courts since efforts are already on to resolve all issues affecting the Kingship.

All Leaders of the Kingdom,Chiefs, Wilson Eboh, Emmanuel Okumagba, Gideon Okumagba and Victor Okumagba hailed the resolutions of the Government and described it as a working document which will bring lasting peace to the Kingdom.

Speaking to newsmen,Chief Edwin Uzor said from his experience " The cause of the problem is dictatorship which I have advised that they should jettison! You and I are owners of a stool and you want to take it alone it cannot work. Whatever position you find yourself today it is by the grace of God.When you fight Okpako Orere today, others will fight you tomorrow when it gets to your turn"

For Chief Gideon Okumagba expressed satisfaction  with the White Paper in as much it has address the issue of the installation of the Oroseun'and expressed his readiness to work the Okpako Orere in as much toes from the other side  are ready to work with him as well." I'm satisfy with the resolutions of the Government most especially when it talks about the authority use in installing our new King! With the inclusion of our elders especially the Okako Orere! Not a situation when the Otota with some few Chiefs who are mostly of female descendants.I think this is the time for us to sit down and do the proper thing "
Chief Emmanuel Okumagba, President General of the Kingdom said the Government position is something that can take the Kingdom to a better tomorrow and advised all" Combantants" to think about to future of the kingdom rather " We must stop thinking of ourselves! Struggle for power, struggle for control of the small financies of the kingdom that makes people run riot" He however expressed reservation on the conduct of the Youths Elections under his office.

Chief Honourable Victor Okumagba, Executive Assistant to Governor Okowa on Conflict Resolution and Peace Building, said that the Committee has been working since October last year.He expressed satisfaction on the report of the Committee after what he described as " Rigorous and painstaking job" Since it addressed the" Core Issue which says that one man cannot unilaterally install the king. The report has tackle it and reverse it that it is the duty of the 3 Ruling Houses to do that I'm happy.We can now go home and sit together to do the needful"
Chief Wilson Eboh also expressed his satisfaction on the report and said" When the final copy is out we are going to study it and see  how we can work with it"

The Chief Uzor led Committee seems to have finally put paid to the crisis rocking the kingship (Oroseun') of Okere Urhobo Kingdom where there have been petitions and counter petitions.However those who have been calling for due process in the selection process of installing the king of Okere Urhobo Kingdom seems to have won the battle because their agitation is that both the Okpako Orere and the 3 Ruling Houses must have a say and input in the selection and installation process of the new king and what they term" One man show" The Delta State Government has finally do justice to their case.

SHERIFF MULADE CALLS ON FG TO PROBE ROYAL DUTCH COMPANY

 *SHERIFF MULADE WANTS SHELL PROBED OVER POLLUTION OF NIGER DELTA WATERS*

A Niger Delta environmental rights activist, Comrade Sheriff Mulade has urged the Federal Government of Nigeria to probe into the reported pollution of the Forcados, Escravos and Gbaramatu Rivers in Delta State.

Comrade Mulade, also a community leader from the region, gave the charge at a press briefing on Tuesday in Warri in a swift reaction to Shell's denial of its involvement in the pollution of Niger Delta waters.

He said the call became necessary following Shell Petroleum Development Company's denial of the  allegations made by residents of Escravos communities such as Ugborodo, Ogidigben and others, affected by the discharge of wastes from SPDC's Escravos Operations and the dangerous chemical used in its Well-73 Operations near Sokubolou, Yokiri and Obotebo communities both in Warri South West and Burutu Local Government Areas of the State, thereby polluting the entire water.

He said rather than Shell seeking ways to remedy its action, it has retorted to face-saving lies and denials of the brazen and deliberate pollution of the people’s waterways, the main sources of their livelihood.

Chief Mulade asserted that Shell’s denial was capable of arousing tension and inciting violence and conflicts from the deprived communities. This he stressed should not be allowed to happen at a time when the world is grappling with COVID-19 pandemic.

The Ijaw traditional High Chief noted that the wellbeing of the environment must not be compromised due to its effects on the health of the people living in the area.

He charged multinational oil companies to desist from playing politics with environmental issues, and adopting divide and rule tactics in the process of remediating the environment. He added that residents of coastal communities suffer from environmental pollution leading to several health challenges, sometimes death.

Recall that indigenes of Ugborodo and Ogidigben communities had alleged that Shell massively polluted the Escravos River, thereby destroying fishing nets, aquatic lives and heightening poverty  in the areas.

The renowned human and environmental rights activist has mobilised environmental experts and a team of Center for Peace and Environmental Justice, CEPEJ, an NGO, to Eacravos, Forcados and Gbaramatu Rivers to ascertain the economic impacts of the pollution on fishermen and women in the creeks.

ALHAJI SULEIMAN JAURO SAYS GOV OKOWA IS A TRUE LEADER TO ALL

 I Will Continue To Appreciate Okowa Says Jauro

By Ese Adagbra

Alhaji Suleiman Jauro the Leader of Arewa Community of Uvwie Local Government Area has declared that he will continue to appreciate Senator Ifeanyi Okowa Governor Delta State for what he has done for him as person and his people not only in Uvwie LGA, but to Muslims in the state.

The People's Democratic Party PDP Chieftain said he and his family fully appreciate the Delta State Governor for his reappointment as a member of Delta State Muslims Pilgrim Welfare Board.


The Muslim Leader in a Press Release made available to journalists in Effurun Headquarters of Uvwie Local Government Area, expressed gratitude to Governor Okowa who he described " As  Ever listening and performing Governor ".

He disclosed that he has also made sure that all Muslim Faithful in the locality set aside time during this period of prayers and feasting to pray specially for Governor Okowa  " Personally I and my family will continue to pray  for our Governor who has graciously reappointed me as a member of Delta State Muslims Pilgrim Welfare Board.We  are eternally grateful to him.Allah will continue to bless him and the people of Uvwie and Delta State."

The PDP Patriot expressed confidence in the ability of Governor Okowa to transform the state inline with the dream and aspirations of not only it's founding fathers but also the people of Delta State.
" Our Governor has started the process of transforming the state with the implementation of his SMART AGENDA of a Stronger Delta State.Im very optimistic that by 2023 when Okowa will be leaving the lives of all Deltans would have been impacted by him"

In a  related development Uvwie PDP Leaders Honourable Evelyn Oboro Former member Federal House of Representatives Abuja and Honourable Solomon Ighrakpata, Deputy Chief Whip of Delta State House of Assembly have both commended Governor Okowa for the reappointment of Alhaji Suleiman Jauro.

Honourable Oboro described the appointment of the Uvwie LGA Arewa Community Leader" As a good omen for the Muslim Community because he has demonstrated times without number that he is a true Patriot of the People's Democratic party PDP with his continue support for the party and Okowa Administration"

While Honourable Solomon Ighrakpata said his reappointment by Governor Okowa is his ( Okowa) " Strong belief of one Nigeria and hard-working"

OKPE COUNCIL BOSS MONITORS COMPLIANCE OF CHURCHES TO GOVT DIRECTIVE

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The Chairman of Okpe Local Government, Chief Julius Scott has taken the sensitisation campaign against the dreaded Covid-19 to churches in Okpe LGA.

Correspondent reports that the Okpe Council boss was accompanied round the churches by members of Okpe LGA Covid-19 Task Force.

When Governor Ifeanyi Okowa partially relaxed the lockdown in the state on 30th of April, he met with religious leaders few days after and lifted the ban on religious worship with conditions.

Governor Okowa urged the religious leaders to ensure social distancing, put hand washing and sanitising facilities in place as well as reduce the worship time to two hours and two days in a week, Sundays and Wednesdays.

As part of measures to ensure total compliance to these conditions in Okpe LGA, the Chairman of the Council, Chief Julius Scott accompanied by members of the LGA Task Force on Covid-19 moved round major churches in the area on Sunday morning.

 Chief Julius Scott and his entourage moved round churches in Osubi, Orerokpe, Jeddo, Ugbokodo, Ughoton and other towns in the Council Area sensitizing worshippers on the need to adhere to the precautionary measures stipulated by the Nigeria Centre for Disease Control, NCDC and the Delta State Government.

The Okpe Council Boss urged the various congregations not to see the partial relaxation of the lockdown as an end to the Covid-19 pandemic noting that the numbers of infected persons in the country is increasing everyday.

He urged them to maintain social distance, put on their face masks, ensure regular washing of their hands with soap and running water as well as applying sanitizers.

Chief J J Scott also urged anyone coughing or sneezing or with symptoms of fever to report to the nearest government hospital as the state government has put machineries in place to handle such cases.

He called on religious leaders to ensure compliance to the conditions of worship given by the state government noting that defaulters will be sanctioned.

Chief Scott noted that members of the Covid-19 Task Force will carry out regular patrol round the council area to enforce compliance and arrest defaulters.

He commended Governor Okowa for his efforts in containing the spread of the deadly virus in the state.

The Secretary to Okpe Local Government, Barrister Leader Eji and a member of the Okpe Legislative Arm, Hon David Agbaminor urged residents to comply with the preventive measures put in place by the state government.

The monitoring of compliance to the precautionary measures of the state government on Covid-19 and sensitization of residence by Chief Julius Scott continues.

FIGHTING COVID 19, A COLLECTIVE RESPONSIBILITY

CHIEF FRANCIS ARHIYOR CALLS FOR RESPONSIBILITY FOR ALL IN CURTAILING COVID 19

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The Chairman of the Delta State Management Committee On Public Motor Parks DTMCPMP, Chief Francis Arhiyor has called on commercial transporters in the state to take responsibility in the fight against coronavirus pandemic.

Chief Francis Arhiyor stated this on Tuesday via his various verified social media platforms.

He stated that coronavirus which is transmitted from human to human can only be curtailed by we humans in taking responsibility to stay alive.

The Delta State Chairman of DTMCPMP, added that the way to take responsibility is through adhering to the various precautionary measures from the Nigeria Centre for Disease Control NCDC by regularly washing of hands with soap and running water, use alcohol based sanitizer, avoiding touching of nose, mouth and eyes with dirty hands, avoid crowded places, maintain physical distance in commercial vehicle, wear face masks when going out among others.

He however lauded Governor Ifeanyi Okowa for the various steps he has taken thus far in reducing the spread of COVID 19 in the state, as well as the distribution of palliatives to the poor and vulnerable across the twenty five local government areas of the state during the four weeks of COVID 19 lockdown and also the distribution of over one million free face masks to Deltans.

Chief Francis Arhiyor emphasized that COVID 19 is not a death sentence as many have recovered and discharged from treatment centers and thus implored anyone feeling feverish symptoms to contact NCDC hotline or go to any of the state government approved health facilities for proper medical examination and treatment.

COVID 19

*ACTIVIST ASKS EFCC, ICPC TO SAVE NIGERIA FROM FRAUDSTERS OVER COVID-19 PANDEMIC...*

*...Appeals to State Governors Not to Exploit Situation to Defraud Economy*

A Niger Delta born human rights and peace advocate, Comrade Mulade Sheriff has called on anti-graft agencies, EFCC and ICPC amongst others to rescue Nigeria from unpatriotic leaders who want to seize the global health emergency as an opportunity to defraud the nation's fragile economy.

Comrade Mulade who is the National Coordinator of an NGO, the Center for Peace and Environmental Justice, CEPEJ, made the call while reacting to the rising figures of COVID-19 cases in parts of the country, appealing to relevant anti-graft agencies to help save the Nigerian economy from opportunistic politicians in government who may want to exploit the virus situation to embezzle public funds.

He particularly appealed to State Governors who do not have genuine or tangible evidences of COVID-19 in their States to stop reading out fake figures of coronavirus cases from their Government Houses, and quoting guidelines from the Ministry of Health and NCDC without proper arrangements to cater for their citizens.

Comrade Sheriff Mulade, a traditional High Chief in the Ancient Gbaramatu Kingdom of Delta State, expressed displeasure with the manner in which some Governors in the Niger Delta Region had used the innocent poor and vulnerable persons to glamorize themselves in the media without actually touching the lives of the people during the critical COVID-19 lockdown period.

He however, commended President Muhammadu Buhari for standing tall against COVID 19 pandemic and urged Nigerians to give him maximum support towards overcoming the global health challenge devoid of religious, political and ethnic considerations.

He also called on the Governors to genuinely reach out to their people with quality palliatives to cushion the effects of the hardships at this critical time.

CONGRATULATIONS! CONGRATULATIONS!! CONGRATULATIONS!!!

Uvwie Arewa Leader Felicitates With Okoledo 

John Oburhie

Alhaji Suleiman Jauro the Leader of Arewa Community in Uvwie Local Government Area has Felicitated with Honourable Efe Okoledo on his successful swearing in as the People's Democratic Party PDP Chairman of Uvwie Local Government Area and his Executives as well as the various PDP Ward Chairmen.

Alhaji Suleiman Jauro in a Press Release made available to journalists in Effurun described Hon.Okoledo as a leader who has the capacity and the capability to lead the party in Uvwie LGA.

Alhaji Suleiman Jauro also implored Honourable Okoledo to always consult with leaders and stakeholders of the party toward ensuring a rancour free administration where everybody will have a sense of belonging.

He expressed confidence that with Honourable Okoledo as the helmsman of the party, PDP will always maintain his number one position in the Uvwie Local Government Area in all electoral process.

While calling on party faithful to give their support to Okoledo led Executives in order for them to succeed, Alhaji Suleiman Jauro expressed confidence in his person whom he said he has all it takes to lead the party electoral victory even beyond 2023.

REOPENING OF MOSQUES IN THE STATE

Delta State Muslim Leaders Appreciate Okowa

John Oburhie

The Executive Governor of Delta State Senator Dr Ifeanyi Okowa has been commended by Muslim Leaders in the State for the partial reopening of Mosques in the state whose closure was neccesiated by the out break of the Coronavirus Disease popularly known as Covid 19.

The Islamic Leaders Alhaji Auwalu Tuku, Alhaji Mumakhai Unuagha and Alhaji Suleiman Juaro on behalf of Muslim Faithful in Delta State expressed their profound gratitude to Governor Ifeanyi Okowa for his understanding and his uncommon love for Muslims in the State.

The Arewa Community and Muslim Umma Leaders on behalf of the Delta State Muslims in a Press Release made available to journalists in Asaba expressed gratitude to Governor sequel to decision reached at a parley held in Asaba where he graciously approved the partial reopening of Mosques in the State but with a proviso to the strict compliance of washing of hands with soap and running water or use alcohol based  sanitizers, wearing of Face masks and attendants should be between 20 to 50 persons per mosque during Jumat Prayers 

"I want to personally thank our Governor for graciously approved the opening of Mosques in the State! It shows how caring and understanding he is and his love for the Muslims in Delta State.We prayed for him in our last Jumat Service last week Friday" he said.

"We shall continue to pray for him, and to ensure that the Coronavirus Pandemic is out of Delta State and Nigeria in general" Says Alhaji Suleiman Jauro.

He pledged the continue support of Muslims in the state towards the continue support for the Okowa led Administration.

CHIEF SHERIFF MULADE SPEAKS ON NBS' RANKING ON DELTA

*NBS' RANKING OF DELTA AS NIGERIA'S SECOND RICHEST STATE DOES NOT REFLECT TRUE SITUATION - Says Activist...*

*...Urges Governor Okowa to Create More Jobs to Reflect Prosperity for all Deltans*

The National Coordinator of Center for Peace and Environmental Justice, CEPEJ, Comrade Sheriff Mulade says the Report of the National Bureau of Statistics (NBS) ranking Delta as Nigeria's second richest State, does not reflect the economic realities in Delta State.

The human rights activist said most Deltans still live below the poverty line, therefore, NBS' Report ranking Delta as the second richest State in the country, is fake and misleading.

The National Bureau of Statistics on Monday, May 4, 2020, released the long-awaited Nigeria Poverty and Inequality Survey Report 2019 and ranked Delta State as the second least poor State in Nigeria.

By this latest Poverty Index Report, the Bureau has ranked Delta State second after Lagos among the States with low poverty rate, stating that 40.1 per cent of Nigeria’s population is poor.

According to the Report, an average of four out of 10 Nigerians have real per capita expenditures below N137, 430 per year, meaning that the monthly per capital income in this category is less than N11,500, while income per day is N383.03.

The Report says Lagos State has 4.50 per cent poverty head count rate, closely trailed by Delta State with 6.02 per cent.

Analysing the NBS' Report, Chief Mulade, the Ibe-Sorimowei of Ancient Gbaramatu Kingdom said majority of Deltans still live below the poverty line which is less than N450.00 per day, especially in the riverine communities of the State.

He said Delta State cannot claim to be the second richest State in Nigeria when most Deltans are jobless and have turned themselves into corperate beggars, hanging around ATMs, market places, shopping malls, streets and communities, looking for daily food.

While commending Governor Ifeanyi Okowa for his Prosperity for All Deltans Initiative that has helped to lower the poverty bar in the State, Comrade Mulade charged the Governor to create more jobs and design capacity building and sustainable economic empowerment  programmes for women and young entrepreneurs in the State.