Friday, 30 April 2021
Wednesday, 28 April 2021
EGCDF SUSTAINS PEACEFUL TRANSITION OF LEADERSHIP:
Joseph Wuruyal Calls for Stakeholders Support for New Exco
The Egbema and Gbaramatu Communities Development Foundation EGCDF on Wednesday inaugurated its 5th Executive Council headed by Chief Joseph Wuruyai and twelve other officers to pilot the affairs of the Ijaw Regional Development Council for the next four years.
At the inauguration and annual general meeting of EGCDF, the immediate past Chairman of the Foundation, Comrade Jude Ebitimi Ukori called on all stakeholders from the two Ijaw Kingdoms to support his successor to enable him deliver on the Foundation's core mandate of transforming Egbema and Gbaramatu communities through its people oriented projects.
Correspondent reports that the Delta State Governor, Dr. Ifeanyi Okowa commended the Foundation for complementing the State Government's efforts at developing the State.
Governor Ifeanyi Okowa who was represented by the Commissioner for Oil and Gas, Prince Emmanuel Amgbaduba told the people of Egbema and Gbaramatu communities that the Delta State Government was proud of the development strides of EGCDF.
The Govenor applauded the EGCDF leadership for the peaceful transition of power, as well as for the prudent use of the funds provided by Chevron Nigeria Limited to fast track the much needed development in the area.
For his part, the immediate past Chairman of Egbema and Gbaramatu Communities Development Foundation, EGCDF, Comrade Jude Ukori, who started his address with a song, said the journey began in April 2017 amidst great expectations in the face of scarce resources and the COVID-19 pandemic, but ended in grand style with projects to show in the two Ijaw Kingdoms.
Comrade Ukori named some of the achievements of his Adminstration, including the execution and commissioning of infrastructural projects, skills acquisition training, disbursement of foreign and national scholarships to indigenes of the two Ijaw Kingdoms, employment opportunities, ensuring the sustenance of peace in the areas, amongst others.
Comrade Jude Ukori noted that the event coincided with the EGCDF's 11th AGM, adding that the AGM was in line with the RDC's core values of accountability, transparency, integrity and reliability in rendering stewardship to the people of Egbema and Gbaramatu Kingdoms.
The immediate past secretary of the Foundation, Comrade Sheriff Mulade earlier emphasized that EGCDF was committed to making a positive difference in the two Ijaw Kingdoms through the Global Memorandum of Understanding, GMOU.
In a good will message, the General Manager, Policy, Government and Public Affairs, Chevron Nigeria Limited, Mr. Esimaje Brikinn, represented by Mr. Sam Daibo said Chevron was happy to witness a peaceful transition of leadership in EGCDF.
In their separate remarks, representatives of Egbema and communities called on Chevron Nigeria Limited, EGCDF's major sponsor, to increase its funds so as to enable the Foundation meet more development needs in the area.
The newly inaugurated Chairman of EGCDF, Chief Joseph Wuruyal who spoke on behalf of EGCDF's new Exco, noted that the Foundation would collaborate with relevant agencies, international donors, and government parastatals to complement Chevron's efforts at supporting the EGCDF to perform well in its development strides.
The event was climaxed with the presentation of awards of excellence by the Delta State Government to the leadership of EGCDF, oath taking by the new executive, as well as the presentation of handover notes to the new Executive.
Saturday, 24 April 2021
EGCDF PRESS RELEASE ON NEW EXCOS
By Ebi Perekeme
Egbema and Gbaramatu Communities Development Foundation (EGCDF) has officially announced the day of inauguration of its new executives led by Chief Joseph Wuruyai to run its affairs.
In a statement signed by its outgoing General Secretary, Comrade Sheriff Mulade, the foundation said: “This is to officially inform the general public particularly Egbema and Gbaramatu host communities to Chevron Nigeria Limited (CNL) that the Comrade (Ambassador) Jude Ebitimi Ukori led administration will come to an end this April.
“In line with the custom, tradition and practice of the Egbema and Gbaramatu Communities Development Foundation (EGCDF), a peaceful and transparent election has been conducted on Thursday, April 22, 2021 and Chief Joseph Wuruyai has emerged chairman with other exco members to run the affairs of the Foundation for the next four years.
“We wish to sincerely thank and appreciate all our dear communities of Egbema and Gbaramatu Kingdoms for giving us maximum support, cooperation and understanding all through the Comrade Jude Ukori led administration and we equally appeal to our esteem indefatigable communities to kindly extend same gesture to the newly-elected executives led by Chief Joseph Wuruyai to enable them attract the desired development to our dear communities and Kingdoms.
“We equally wish to use this medium to specially invite the general public particularly the good people of Egbema and Gbaramatu Kingdoms, critical stakeholders to EGCDF- AGM/ to the inauguration ceremony of the newly elected executives of the foundation billed to hold on Wednesday, April 28th, 2021. Time:10am Prompt. Venue: EGCDF Secretariat along Airport Road, Effurun-Warri.
“Other newly elected executive members are Chief December Aweh, Vice Chairman; Hon. Sunny Abilo, General Secretary; Dcn. Prince Isaiah Gbenekama, Assistant Secretary; Comrade Markson Aboh; PRO; Chief David Bubor, Assistant PRO; Apostle Census Oluba, Treasurer; Comrade Pedro Bekenawei, Communication Director; Chief Vero Emmanuel, Social Secretary; Comrade Shola Korokoro, Asst. Social Secretary; Mrs. Patricia Wariyai, Gender Advocacy Officer; Bishop Sunny Jero, Mobilization & Advocacy Officer; Chief Andrew Goroh, Transport/Logistic Officer and Mr. Paul Toruwei, Provost.”
Friday, 23 April 2021
TO IMPROVE THE BRAIN OF A CHILD
*HOW DO WE IMPROVE THE BRAIN OF A CHILD THAT IS HAVING THE COGNITIVE PROBLEMS?*
You don't really need a specialist that much. You only
need the right information. Unfortunately, the solution
lies in certain things we might have been ignoring
when we go to the market. The solution lies on
FRUITS. How?
1. Carrot: how well do you feed your children with
carrot? Let me break the news. Carrot is rich in the
chemical called," Luteolin", which improves brain
memory. Ensure your kids get some quantity of carrot
in their diet at least weekly. This improves the brain
cells responsible for retentive memory.
2. Avocado: wait a second! Do you know that avocado
is rich with monounsaturated fatty acid that helps
oxygenated blood to flow well around the brain. When
brain doesn't receive enough oxygen, the affected child
will have concentration problem. Avocado can improve
this situation.
3. Banana: it is unbelievable to know that the banana
most of us call common, is rich with chemicals like,
Serotonin, Norepinephrine and Dopamine that are
responsible for concentration and coordination.
4. Cashew nuts: nuts from cashew have the variety of
vitamins a child needs to help thinking.
5. Guava: Do you know that guava has the right
amount of potassium needed to improve the electrical
conductivity of the brain to help thinking?
7. Watermelon: it is important l inform you that watermelon is rich in a chemical called, Lycopene that helps improve memory.
Therefore, dear parents, you don't need to pay much to
have all these things included in the diets of your
children. Have their meals planned out in such a way
that in every week they will have some of these fruits.
Let's build the thinking cells, concentration cells and
memory cells of their brains, so that when you apply
the right teaching skills, you will have the desired
results.
Just give it a try, you'll not be disappointed!
Thursday, 22 April 2021
STATE OF THE NATION:
BISHOP OKAH CALLS ON PRESIDENT BUHARI TO ADDRESS THE ISSUES OF INSECURITY IN THE COUNTRY
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As Nigeria grapples with the increasing spate of insecurity, the immediate past National Vice President of the Pentecostal Fellowship of Nigeria, PFN South South, Bishop Simeon Okah has called on President Muhammadu Buhari to tackle the rising cases of kidnapping and other insecurity issues in the country.
Bishop Okah made the call on Thursday in Effurun while addressing members of the fourth estate of the realms on the state of the nation.
Bishop Simeon Okah told the media that the President Muhammadu Buhari led administration needs to do more in tackling all issues of insecurity for peace.
Bishop Okah who stated that peace is what is needed to fast track socio economy growths and development in any country, added that the issue of peace non negotiable.
The Clergy who also spoke on the constant kidnapping of school students for ransom by bandit in the northern part of the nation, advised the federal government through the ministry of education to include security training of students into the educational curriculum.
Bishop Okah who is also a member of the advisory council of PFN, condemned in totality the recent attack on police stations in the Eastern parts of the nation.
He urged the federal government to provide the police and other security agencies in the fight against insurgency, banditry and kidnapping, with necessary weapons to win the war.
He also emphasized that men of the force on the battle front should be more encouraged in terms of insurance policy, better wage, good working environment amongst others.
Speaking on zoning ahead of Nigeria 2023 general elections, Bishop Okah, stressed that power going to the Eastern parts of the country is not a bad one, stressing that rotation only enables each region in the country has a taste of power.
On the issues of boundary disputes in the Isoko nation, the Clergyman lauded the Delta State Governor Dr Ifeanyi Okowa for his swift intervention.
The Chairman PFN Delta State, Bishop Kingsley Enakirhire in an interview, supported the position of Bishop Simeon Okah in finding lasting solution to the issues of insecurity in the nation.
On the issue of granting amnesty to bandits, Bishop Kingsley Enakirhire suggested that the federal government should proscribed them rather than giving them amnesty.
As concerned Nigerians are all bearing their minds on the insecurity issues in the country, it is hopeful that the relevant authorities do the needful in ensuring sustainable peace in the nation that will engender socio economy growths and development across the country.
Wednesday, 21 April 2021
*NNPC/CNL JV And EGCDF Commission 11 Projects In Delta State*
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The Egbema Gbaramatu Communities Development Foundation EGCDF, a Community Based Organisation sponsored by the NNPC/Chevron Nigeria Limited CNL Joint Venture, together with the Delta state government, on April 15, 16 and 20, 2021 commissioned eleven 11 infrastructural projects in Egbema and Gbaramatu Kingdoms of Warri North and Warri South West Local Government Areas of Delta State respectively.
At the grand finale of the commissioning event, on 20th of April 2021, at the EGCDF Secretariat Effurun-Warri, the General Manager, Policy, Government and Public Affairs Mr Esimaje Brikinn expressed the delight of his company in partnering with EGCDF for community development.
In his words: “Everywhere we work, we demonstrate ethical, environmentally - responsible, safe and respectful business practices.
"We also contribute to the achievement of the United Nation’s Sustainable Development Goals SDGs" he said.
He added that CNL are in the business of progress.
“Our primary contribution is by safely developing and delivering affordable and reliable energy that is necessary for social and economic progress" he pointed out.
Mr Esimaje, represented by the Area Manager Policy, Government and Public Affairs Field Operations CNL Mr Sam Daibo, also thanked the Delta state government for its support;
“The NNPC/CNL Joint Venture values the support of the government of Delta State over the years in creating an enabling environment for our operations and activities in the State and also for the smooth implementation of our GMoU and other Social Investment programs” he said.
In his own response, the Chairman of EGCDF, Comrade Jude Ukori appreciated CNL for sponsoring the projects, which cost over five hundred and sixty four million Naira (N564 million).
He called on the Ijaw oil and gas producing Communities of Egbema and Gbaramatu Kingdoms to protect the assets of CNL which has been EGCDF’s sole source of funding.
“I must mention that our sole source of fund remains CNL/NNPC Joint Venture. Therefore we honestly owe them an obligation to secure their facilities in our domains and provide an enabling environment for their smooth operations" he stated.
"We commend them for their steadfast commitment to the annual donation of funds to meet our developmental needs and in driving the GMoU process” he reiterated" he stressed.
In the same vein, the Delta state Coordinator Ministry of Niger Delta Affairs, Mr Pott Johnson Reginald, commended the Management of EGCDF for executing the projects.
Mr Pott, who said he went round the communities with the commissioning team, attested to the quality of the projects and the fact that they were fully completed before their commissioning.
The eleven people's oriented EGCDF Projects commissioned are are 300 meters concrete road project at Benikrukru community; staff quarters building project at Azama community; three bedrooms bungalow building project at Olukperebu community; cottage hospital renovation and ancillary work at Oporoza community plus the renovation of two concrete jetties and construction of waiting sheds and radio house at Kokodiagbene Community- all in Gbaramatu Kingdom in Warri South West Council Area of Delta State.
Others are 400 meter concrete walkway project at Opuama community; concrete jetty project at Abadigbene community; 250 meter concrete walkway project at Itagbene community; three- bedroom bungalow project at Ogbinbiri community and water project at Adagbarasa community- all in Egbema kingdom in Warri North Local Government Area of Delta State. There is also the fencing, construction of gatehouse and landscaping of EGCDF secretariat complex Effurun-Warri.
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