AWOKOYA AWARD

2019 AWOKOYA MEMORIAL CHEMISTRY COMPETITION AWARD CEREMONY FOR SECONDARY SCHOOLS IN DELTA STATE....

....MASTER AKPETI TRUST FROM DELTA CAREERS COLLEGE UGBOROKE EMERGES FIRST.

PTI.

Master Akpeti Trust from Delta Careers College Ugboroke has emerged winner of the 2019 Awokoya Memorial Chemistry Competition Award Ceremony For Secondary Schools in Delta State, South South of Nigeria.

Our correspondent reports that Ifeanyi Elijah Dumkelechi from Peniel Academy Agbor and Oboh Victory both came out second and third respectively with seven others given consolation prizes.

The Managing Director, Chevron Nigeria Limited Mr Jeffrey Ewing said that the Awokoya Memorial Chemistry Competition was initiated by the NNPC and Chevron Nigeria Limited Joint Venture to help promote the study of the chemistry subject among secondary school students and in memory of Professor Stephen Awokoya a great Chemist.

Mr Ewing who was represented by the Manager Policy Government and Public Affairs Field Operations Chevron Nigeria Limited Warri, Mr Sam Daibo added that the competition has engendered great interest in the study of chemistry subject among secondary school students.

He disclosed that over the years the NNPC/CNL Joint Venture has shown much commitment to supporting quality education in Nigeria through investments in education infrastructures, sponsorship of manpower development programmes, award of scholarships amongst others.

The CNL Managing Director emphasized that as a corporate body they have this strong belief that education is one veritable tool for personal and societal growth as well as sustainable development.

For her part, the Chairman of the Chemical Society of Nigeria, Delta State Chapter Dr Tina Isichei in her speech said that students should not be deceived by the saying in local parlance WHO SCHOOL EPP but should rather strive for academic excellence.

Dr Isichei stressed out that an educated person stands a far better position to contribute to society than one who is not educated.

She maintained that going by the clamour for diversifying the nation's economy, the knowledge and application of chemistry is needed and therefore implored the awardees to live up to the task ahead of building a virile state and Nigeria at large.

Speaking in a similar vein the Chairman of the event, Professor Sunday Olawale Okeniyi noted that the award ceremony by NNPC/CNL Joint Venture, the Chemical Society of Nigeria and the Delta State Ministry of Education has helped to reward excellence in the subject of chemistry.

Professor Okeniyi who was represented by Prince Jay Oristsejolone Oghifo revealed that the Chemical Society of Nigeria established in 1971 to raise national consciousness on the centrality of chemistry for the overall progress of man and development of the society.

The Delta State Commissioner for Basic and Secondary Education Chief Patrick Ukah who was represented by the Director Science Education Department, Ministry of Education Asaba Mr Iloba Sunday stated that the Delta State Government was proud to identify with the Chemical Society of Nigeria Delta State Chapter and their funding partner Chevron Nigeria Limited for the valuable support provided to schools in promoting the study of chemistry in the state.

He told the people that Governor Ifeanyi Okowa has built, renovated and equipped science laboratories in public schools, so as to make teaching and learning of science subjects easier.

This year's Awokoya Memorial Chemistry Competition and Award Ceremony For Secondary Schools saw ten participating students presented with prizes.

Prizes were also given to schools as well as teachers.

OKOWA APPEAL COURT VERDICT

CHIEF IZOUKOMOR HAILS APPEAL COURT VERDICT FOR GOV IFEANYI OKOWA AND HIS DEPUTY DEACON KINGSLEY OTUARO.

Warri.

A chieftain of the People's Democratic Party PDP in the state Chief Favour Izoukomor has hailed the Appeal Court verdict in favour of Governor Ifeanyi Okowa and his Deputy Deacon Kingsley Otuaro.

Chief Izoukomor while reacting to the Court Appeal judgement sitting in Abuja on Friday 15 of November 2019 said that  the judgement once again shows that Governor Ifeanyi Okowa and Deacon Kingsley Otuaro won the gubernatorial election.

Chief Izoukomor who was the PDP coordinator for Warri South West local government area during the 2019 general elections said that the five member panel of the appellate court headed by Justice Uze Ndukwe - Anyanwu dismissal of the suit filed by the All Progressive Congress APC and it's candidate Chief Great Ogboru shows that the court is the last hope for the common man.

Chief Favour Izoukomor who was the immediate past DESOPADEC commissioner representing Ijaw ethnic nationality called on all Deltans to keep supporting the Governor Ifeanyi Okowa led administration, so as to enable him deliver on his SMART AGENDA and Prosperity for all Deltans policy.

OKOLOBA LAND INSPECTION

EDUCATION : OKOLOBA FEDERATED COMMUNITY PROVIDES STATE GOVT WITH LAND TO BUILD THE PERMANENT SITE OF THE OKOLOBA GOVERNMENT SECONDARY SCHOOL OKOLOBA.

Bomadi.

The Delta State Ministry of Basic and Secondary Education on Wednesday 13 of November 2019 embarked on an inspection and scoping exercise of the proposed land provided by the people of Okoloba Federated Community in Bomadi local government area to build the permanent site of the Okoloba Government Secondary School Okoloba.

Our correspondent reports that the people of Okoloba Federated Community who expressed delight over the scoping and inspection appealed to the Delta State Government to ensure proper sand filling of the land before building the school so as to prevent flooding when it rains.

Officials of the Delta State Basic and Secondary Education Asaba, that of Housing Education Project Unit as well as the people of Okoloba Federated Community all inspected the proposed land provided by the community for the take off of the permanent site of the Okoloba government secondary school Okoloba.

The Principal Administration Officer of the Department of Planning Research and Statistics of the Ministry of Basic and Secondary Education Asaba Mr Thomas Brown Erebimiekumo who spoke in an interview said that the Okoloba Federated Community wrote to the Ministry notifying the ministry of a land provided by them for the permanent site of the Okoloba Government Secondary School.

Mr Thomas told newsmen that him and his team have seen the vast virgin land and we go back to Asaba to report to the ministry for the necessary action.

For his part, the Senior Special Assistant to the Delta State Governor on Research and Youths Development Dr David Akpobolokemi said that the scoping and inspection of the site by the Ministry of Basic and Secondary Education shows that Governor Ifeanyi Okowa is passionate about education especially in the riverines.

Dr Akpobolokemi disclosed that the project of the permanent site of the community secondary school is going to be done in two phases, with the first phase on dredging and sand filling of the land while the second phase is the building process.

A notable Chief of the area, Chief Mathias Young said that the community secondary school which is on a temporary site started in 2011 by community efforts before government took it over in 2013.

Chief Young lauded the Delta State Government for deciding to build a permanent secondary school but appealed for proper sand filling of the land before building on it.

Speaking in a similar vein, the Okoloba Federated Community Chairman Comrade Stephen koki said that during raining season the water level in the area rises thereby causing perennial flooding in the community.

Comrade koki added that the temporary site of the Okoloba Government Secondary School has been submerged by flood, making their children not attending school.

The people of Okoloba Federated Community are eagerly hoping to get Government intervention in addressing the issue of perennial flooding ravaging their community

OBOREVWORI SECURITY

CHIEF BLESSING OBOREVWORI LAUDS DELTA STATE GOVT FOR ROADS REHABILITATION.

Osubi

The Senior Special Assistant to the State Governor on Security, Chief Blessing Oborevwori has commended the Delta State Government for rehabilitating the ever busy Effurun Roundabout and for the ongoing road repairs at PTI junction, amongst other strategic points in Warri and its environs.

The Governor's Security Aide who gave the commendation at Effurun on Saturday told newsmen that the road repairs have significant security benefits for all road users in Warri and its environs.

According to Chief Blessing Oborevwori, prior to the aggressive repairs of the failed portions by the Okowa administration, Effurun Roundabout posed very serious security risks to road users due to the traffic jam and confusion in that area, especially at night when hoodlums could exploit the situation to perpetrate all forms of crime.

The Governor's Security Aide said the repair of the portions has made vehicular traffic to be fast and smooth, thereby bringing sanity to that area, and leading to the security of the lives and property of motorists and commuters plying that route.

Furthermore, Chief Blessing Oborevwori commended security agents for their dogged efforts at ridding the Oil City of criminal elements, especially in areas where there has been heavy traffic such as Effurun Roundabout, Jakpa, Enerhen and PTI junctions.

He advised youths in the State to shun all acts of criminality and violence so as to attract investors to the State, especially now that Governor Ifeanyi Okowa is inviting foreign investors to Delta State to create jobs for the teeming qualified but unemployed Deltans.

While charging security stakeholders in the State to implement decisions taken at State Security meetings for the overall good of Deltans, Chief Blessing Oborevwori commended Governor Ifeanyi Okowa and his executive team, as well as the Speaker, Delta State House of Assembly, Rt. Hon. Sheriff Oborevwori and his legislative team for giving priority attention to the security of lives and property in the State.

FOURTEEN YEARS ON THE THRONE OF OGULAHA MONARCH

COMRADE DON DICKSON OGUGU CONGRATULATES THE OGULAGHA MONARCH AS A CELEBRATE 14 YEARS ON THE THRONE.

Warri.

A Youth Leader in the Niger Delta Comrade Don Dickson Ogugu an engineer has congratulated the Ogulagha Monarch, Elder Captain King Joseph Timiyan JP the Ebenaowei of Ogulagha kingdom as he celebrate fourteen years on the throne of his ancestral fathers.

Comrade Don Dickson Ogugu in a congratulatory message says that the Ogulagha monarch ascension to the throne fourteen years ago has brought peace and stability to the Ijaw rich crude oil and gas producing Kingdom.

Comrade Don Ogugu described the Ogulagha monarch as a king of style and class and one who is vast with traditional norms and values.

He emphasized that the Ogulagha monarch in his fourteen years on the throne has thus far been able to attract sustainable development to his kingdom.

The Niger Delta youth leader also praised the Ogulagha Pere who has help to maintain peace in his kingdom.

He however on behalf of himself and his family wished His Royal Majesty, Elder Captain King Joseph Timiyan JP the Ebenaowei of Ogulagha kingdom more successful years on the throne as well as long life and all that he needs to lead his subjects.

OGULAHA MONARCH CORONATION ANNIVERSARY

COMRADE JACKSON TIMIYAN FELICITATES WITH OGULAHA MONARCH AS HE CELEBRATE FOURTEEN YEARS ON THE THRONE OF HIS FOREFATHERS.

Warri.

A Niger Delta Youth Activist Comrade Jackson Timiyan has felicitated with the Monarch of Ogulagha kingdom His Royal Majesty, Elder Captain King Joseph Timiyan JP, the Ebenaowei of Ogulaha Kingdom as he marks fourteen years on the throne of his forefathers.

Comrade Jackson Timiyan felicitation was contained in a congratulatory message made available to newsmen in Warri in the evening of on Monday November 11 2019.

Comrade Jackson Timiyan who is a junior brother of the Ogulagha Pere, said that his reign on the exalted throne has usher in sustainable development to the Ogulagha Kingdom.

The Niger Delta Youth Activist hailed the Ogulagha Monarch for the way he has piloted his kingdom affairs as well as help to promote peace in his domain.

Comrade Jackson Timiyan who was the immediate past Personal Assistant to the immediate past DESOPADEC Ijaw commissioner noted that within the fourteen years on the throne of His Royal Majesty, he has built bridges of harmonious living between his kingdom and other kingdoms.

Comrade Jackson Timiyan who is the current secretary general of kokodiagbene community in Gbaramatu kingdom of Warri South West local government area added that he is proud to identify with the Ogulaha monarch as he celebrate his fourteen coronation anniversary.

He however on behalf of himself and his family wish Elder Captain King Joseph Timiyan JP, the Ebenaowei of Ogulaha Kingdom God's divine wisdom to move the kingdom forward as he reign on the throne

CHURCH HARVEST

ANNUAL HARVEST THANKSGIVING...

....MEMBERS OF LIFE CHURCH OF GOD MINISTRY THANK GOD FOR HIS FAITHFULNESS.

Warri

The General Overseer of Life Church of God Ministry Reverend Jethro Ayemobuwa has called on believers to always learn to appreciate God with their substances.

Reverend Ayemobuwa made the call on Sunday during the annual harvest thanksgiving service of the church held at its headquarter in Warri.

Correspondent reports that the annual harvest thanksgiving service which was attended by ministers of God from different denominations, chiefs and invited guests had it's theme as Ten Cleansed.

The 2019 annual harvest thanksgiving service of Life Church of God Ministry started with thanksgiving songs from the main church choir, children choir, native choir amongst others.

The General Overseer of the church Reverend Jethro Ayemobuwa who declared the thanksgiving service open said that humans often forget to give God thanks for all he has done.

Reverend Ayemobuwa noted that the church and it's members have witnessed several growth which is a enough to give thanks to God.

The General Overseer of Life Church of God Ministry who spoke in an interview on the harvest theme Ten Cleansed added that amongst the ten lepers cleansed, it was the only one leper who came to thank Jesus Christ that got complete healing.

For his part the guest speaker, Reverend Benson German who centered his message on  where is my share, stated that many Christians do not know how to keep the share of God.

Reverend German charged Christians to always learn how to give God his share, adding that doing such help to secure more of God's blessings for us.

Speaking in a similar vein, the chairman harvest planning committee Comrade Jackson Timiyan in his vote of thanks, thanked God who in spite of the early morning rain still make the thanksgiving service a huge success.

Comrade Timiyan in an interview with newsmen stressed that Christians are to give thanks to God daily.

Others who spoke in their separate interviews including an assistant Pastor of the church, Pastor Macpherson Kurobo, Chief Jonathan Ari and Chief George Timiyan all described the harvest thanksgiving service as an impartful one.

The Pastor of the Life Church of God Ministry Reverend Jethro Ayemobuwa also used the forum to dedicate the church altar to God.

High point of the event was the formal thanksgiving by the pastors and different families of the church to the glory of God.