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Niger Delta: Anti-pipeline Vandalization/Crude Oil Theft, Taskforce Group Hails Olu Of Warri, Ogiame Atuwatse iii

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By: Tino Tega

*As group Ready to sustain collaboration with Ocean Marine in fight against crude oil theft, Pipeline Vandalism in Nigeria

 

The Anti-Pipeline Vandalisation/Crude Oil Theft And Illegal Bunkery Task Force Group, has hailed the Olu of Warri Ogiame Atuwatse III, for being able to sustain and keep alive the dreams vision and mission statement of the Ocean Marine Solutions Company wish is the original plan of his in-law, High Chief Captain Hosa West Okunbo of blessed memory who is the founder of the company to appreciable height and now becoming a global brand in it’s operations in the Nation marine and Oil Sector.

This was contained in a statement made available to newmen in Warri Delta state and signed by the National Coordinator of the group, GEN FIAWEI PATHFINDER, AKA OSAMA, where they acknowledged the tremendous good roles played by the Olu of Warri as the Chairman of the Ocean Marine Solutions Company.

According to the Task Force Group that volunteered it’s support and it took it upon themselves to fight against elements in the business of siphoning crude oil illegally and Pipeline Vandalism despite the one year demise of the Founder of Ocean Marine Solutions Company, the revered and highly respected first class monarch Ogiame Atuwatse iii has been able to work hard tirelessly to reposition, transform restructured OMS, contributing to ensuring increase of Oil production ongoing seamlessly in the country and for sustaining the fight against pipeline Vandalism illegal Bunkering activities in the region that has drastically reduced in the region, which we may say that His Royal Majesty, Ogiame Atuwatse 111, the Olu Of Warri kingdom has marvelously done well by bringing his wealth of experience to bear wish is highly commendable.

The statement reads thus, “We the leadership of Anti-Pipeline Vandalisation/Oil Theft and Illegal Bindery Task Force Group, has deemed it fit for us to applaud the untiring sterling leadership qualities, selfless services of the Olu Of Warri kingdom, His Imperial Majesty, King Tsola Emiko Ogiame Atunwase the 111, in the spirit of Nation building and bridging peace borne out of patriotism of the late Captain Hosa Okunbo life style and legacies while on mother earth, who is the founder of Ocean Marine Solutions logistics Company, currently handling Pipeline Surveillance Job in the Creek of Delta State, for putting proper measures to tackle the menace of pipeline vandalism and demolition of illegal refining camps set up by this dare devil syndicates with collaborators with some high profile persons in the society.

“Looking way back after one year of the sudden demise of the Founder/CEO of Ocean Marine Solutions Company, High Chief Captain Hosa Okunbo, it is imperative for us as stakeholders in the oil sector who are in the fight against pipeline vandalization and crude oil theft in the creeks of the Niger Delta region to emphatically appraise and applaud the excellent untiring selfless sacrifices, very important contributions and key roles the chairman of the company, His Majesty the Olu of Warri. Ogiame Atuwatse the 111, has played so far based on his wealth of experience.

“To this end, as the National Coordinator of the group, I GENERAL FIAWEI PATHFINDER (AKA OSAMA) emphatically express my sincere appreciation and gratitude to the Olu Of Warri kingdom for keeping alive the dream, vision and mission statement of our BOSS, High Chief Captain Hosa West Okunbo of blessed memory who is the Founder/CEO of the company to proffer security and logistics solutions to the Nation Marine and Oil Sector for putting all necessary modalities in place and in making sure that the Ocean Marine Solutions Company gain its number one position in the nation’ oil and gas sector and for acquiring more marine vessels and turn the company into a global brand in the absence of late Captain Hosa Okunbo. And for delving into other business ventures areas as he runs the affairs of the company smoothly and transparently with an open mind as a man of honor with many regards.

“And with the standard recorded so far we are very much impressed with the high performance that indicates His Majesty’s proven capability with intellectual capacity in running the affairs of Ocean Marine Solutions Company Limited is rated number one in handling Pipeline Surveillance contract jobs, and with it’s proven track record we urge NNPC management and the presidency to always consider Ocean Marine Solutions Company first in terms of re awarding and renewing it’s pipeline surveillance Contract Jobs in the region before any other competitor if at all there is any one to go by we stemingly advice”

The group also described the Olu of Warri as an accomplished businessman with proven track record of competency and capability with a wide knowledge and experience in the field of management. And could be best described as astute and outstanding administrator who oversees other liability companies as Founder, Chairman Board of Director, including Noble Nigeria Ltd Company, Coral Curator Ltd Company, Gulf Of Guinea Ltd with Vesselink Nigeria Ltd and now Chairman in charge of Ocean Marine Solutions Company Limited”, the statement added.

While disclosing Its collaboration with Ocean Marine Surveillance Team in the creek of Delta State who are in charge of the OML30, Transforcados pipeline and other pipelines appreciated and commended the tremendous hard work and tireless efforts Contributed by one of the Directors and Community Liaison Officer in charge of the day to day running and operations of Ocean Marine Solutions Company, Chief Benson Onuwaje, for operating an inclusive and transparent operation that have created a lot of employment opportunities for majority of youths in the creeks of Niger Delta, there is no way the Success story and the achievements of Ocean Marine Solutions Company could be possible without making mentioned of Chief Benson Onuwaje name as far as we are concerned.

“And it is a fact that Chief Benson Onuwaje who is one of the directors in the Ocean Marine Solutions Company and Comrade Akpos Mezeh, a former Ijaw Youth Council Chairman, Western Zone that is also one of the community Liaison Officers of the company have created an employment opportunities to the youths in the Niger Delta which has led to a peaceful enabling environment devoid of militancy, sea piracy activities that have drastically reduced; the issue of incessant pipeline vandalism and illegal bunkering activities on the water ways of Delta State for years and is now a safe environment for multinational oil companies to derive in the creeks.

“And we must sincerely applaud Benson Onuwaje for carrying along both the Ijaws and the Itsekiris along, and for establishing a peaceful cordial working relationship between the two tribes who are both host to the NNPC Major Pipelines in the creek without any segregation neither issue of shortchanging one tribe against another between the two, “We acknowledge the vital good roles Chief Benson Onuwaje has been playing based on his selfless contributions in terms of prompt payment of monthly stipends to the community Pipeline Surveillance staffs and providing all needed necessary Logistics for the smooth operations of the company”. the group added.

Delta: Stakeholders  Task INEC, Political Parties On Credible 2023 Elections, Increased Women Participation In Political Leadership

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Stakeholders from the Civil Society Organisations, faith based organisations, media, women groups and different political groups, today Tuesday, 9th August, 2022, tasked the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) and political parties on credible 2023 elections, including an increased participation of women in political leadership.

This development was a fallout of a one-day stakeholders Townhall meeting on the International Coworking Day Celebration, organised by the Stand-Up For Women Society (SWS) in collaboration with the Elona Development Foundation, which held at the conference hall of the Delta State Orientation Bureau in Asaba.

The Keynote address on the theme of the Day “Credible Elections, Democratic Stability and Women’s Role” was delivered by the Director General of the State Orientation Bureau, Eugene Azuka Uzum Esq., who dwelt extensively on the challenges of the electoral processes and INEC improvement as fallout of the Anambra, Ekiti and Osun States’ elections.

Meanwhile, goodwill messages were given by INEC REC represented by the Director of Voter Education, Mr. Bukola Ojeme, the Chairman of the Nigeria Association of Women Journalists (NAWOJ), Delta State Chapter, Comrade Sonia Unobunjo and other critical stakeholders who highlighted the major impediments before, during and after elections, while calling on political parties to allow for greater women participation in political leadership.

At the onset, the Chairperson of Stand-Up For Women Society, Delta State Chapter, Comrade Mrs. Stella Macaulay had said that the International Coworking Day which holds every August 9, provides the platform to create awareness on what needs to be done by critical stakeholders in advancing the course of society.

She had revealed that the stakeholders were gathered to interrogate the contributions of various segments of the society, aimed at achieving the Goal 17 of the Sustainable Development Goal, SDG.

The cerebral Macaulay however, called for collaboration to incubate ideas that would engage productive leadership and transparent electoral system going forward.

In addition, the SWS Chairperson commended INEC for the transformation that had taken place in its guidelines and operations, orchestrated by the introduction of the BVAS machine into the electoral system, while equally tasking them on sustaining the credibility of the electoral system for the overall benefit of the Nigerian people.

Other guest speakers also presented their papers and in the end, a 9-point communique was issued from various deliberations by the stakeholders.

First was that, for electoral credibility in the next elections, the Independent National Electoral Commission should endeavour to make adequate logistics available for the 2023 elections.

Secondly is that, necessary Voter Education should be carried out in respect of the Biometrics Verification System.

Thirdly, that every effort should be made towards making the 2023 election to be the freest and most credible election ever conducted in the country.

Fourthly, that election violence, thuggery, vote buying and other electoral malpractices should not be condoned by the electoral umpire and various security agencies.

Fifth, that youths and women should make every effort to be active participants in the next election.

Sixth, that the forum frowns at the high cost of conducting elections in the country and called for drastic measures to cut down the huge budgetary allocations.

Seventh, that for the sustainability of the democratic process and the enthronement of true federalism and good governance, the electoral umpire should strive to be seen as unbiased.

Eighth, that in line with the resolution of the Beijing Conference of 1995, 35% of all elective positions should be reserved for women at all levels of government.

Ninth, and concluding is that, the stakeholders forum congratulated the organisers for the high level of success recorded during the meeting and also for the huge turnout of invitees.

Delta PDP candidate case: Appeal Court fixes August 19 for hearing

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The Court of Appeal in Abuja has fixed August 19, 2022 as date for proper hearing in the appeal seeking to upturn the judgement of the Federal High Court declaring Olorogun David Edevbie as the lawful and authentic candidate of the Delta State Peoples Democratic Party for the 2023 Governorship election.

At the proceeding this Monday the judges granted a request for the abridgement of time to enable expeditious trial.

Accordingly, all the respondents have been asked to file their replies within eight days while the appellant is to respond within two days.

It will be recalled that on July 7, 2022, the Federal High Court faulted the certificates and other documents filed by Sheriff Oborevwori for nomination as Gubernatorial candidate of the PDP and commanded both the party and INEC to immediately recognise Olorogun David Edevbie as the rightful and lawful candidate of the party for the forthcoming election.

D-CARES: Mitigating economic impact of pandemic, says Okowa

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By: Ogba Okoro 

Delta Governor and Vice-Presidential candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party PDP, Sen. (Dr) Ifeanyi Okowa on Friday said the state’s COVID-19 Action Recovery and Economic Stimulus (D-CARES) Programme was to mitigate the adverse economic impact of the pandemic, particularly on the poor and vulnerable.

Okowa disclosed this at the official flag-off of the implementation of activities under Result Areas 1 and 2 of the Delta COVID-19 Action Recovery and Economic Stimulus (D-CARES) Programme held at the Events Centre, Asaba.

He said that the D-CARES programme is a World Bank supported intervention with the main objective of expanding access to livelihood support and food security services as well as grants for poor and vulnerable households and firms.

He pledged his administration’s commitment towards implementation of all aspects of the D-CARES programme in the state for the overall benefit of the people.

“As we all know, the COVID-19 exerted a huge toll on the economy with the attendant loss of income and means of livelihoods by thousands of people.

“The CARES programme is to help mitigate the adverse economic impact of the pandemic, particularly on the poor and vulnerable.

“On September 28, last year, we gave operational support grants to 1,818 Micro and Small Enterprises (MSEs) under the Result Area 3 component of the programme.

“This administration is very committed to this programme because it complements and supports our various social intervention efforts.”

He said through the initiative, the programme will directly support; 25,269 poor and vulnerable households with social transfers, basic services, and livelihood grants; 13,976 farmers to increase food production and facilitate smooth functioning of the food supply chain, while 2,529 MSEs will be given grants to support post-COVID-19 loans, operational costs and to enhance their IT capabilities.

He advised the programme managers to continue to display high performance and accountability levels required for seamless execution.

“The successful implementation of the programme in the state, especially given the wide scope of the intervention would go a long way in addressing some of the negative economic impacts of the pandemic on our people.

While assuring that the State Government would continue to provide the necessary support and funding to ensure that the programme achieves its stated objectives, “it is indeed my hope that beneficiaries will make good use of the opportunity to grow their businesses, increase their income, and generally improve their living standard,” Okowa added.

Earlier in his welcome remarks, Commissioner for Economic Planning, Dr Barry Pere-Gbe, said beneficiaries drawn from poor and vulnerable households were selected on merit and not through political colouration or ethnic cleavages and urged them to maximise the opportunity.

In their goodwill messages, stakeholders of the programme from the world bank and other agencies lauded Governor Okowa for keying into the programme and affirmed that it will help to alleviate poverty.

Some of the beneficiaries including a physically challenged person thanked the Governor for giving them opportunity to benefit from the scheme emphasizing that their economic status has improved.

Highight of the programme was the presentation of cheques and farm implements to some beneficiaries by Governor Ifeanyi Okowa.

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Ibori @ 64 Ofotokun Congratulates former Delta Governor

Oghara: A charismatic youth politician and an aspirant into the Delta State House of Assembly, Ethiope West State Constituency in the recently concluded primaries across the state, Comrade Edafe Ofotokun, has congratulated former governor of Delta State, Chief James Onanefe Ibori, as he clocks 64 years.

Ofotokun, in his Goodwill message to the former governor stated that Chief Ibori, is an iconic leader whose legacies in Delta State, will for ever be indellible in the heart of the people.

The people oriented politician maintained that as governor Ibori built bridges of unity amongst the different ethnic groups in the state, give the people sense of belonging in governance, create massive employment and accelerate the socio – economic development of the state.

He noted that Delta State was lucky to have Chief James Ibori as governor of the state between 1999 – 2007 , remarking that the pace he set has remained a standard for all the governor that came into power after him.

While praying to God to give Chief Ibori, long life, good health, abundance Joy and prosperity as he celebrate his 64 years of remarkable achievements on planet Earth, also enjoined the people of Delta State to join hands and pray for Ibori and his future endeavours.

Chief James Ibori At 64: A Reflection On The Life Of A Servant Leader

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Comrade Ofotokun

 

Today is August 4th, 2022. On this day sixty four years ago one of the world most celebrated iconic leader, Chief James Onanefe Ibori, the “Odidigborigbo”, was born in the sleepy community of Otefe, in Oghara, Ethiope West Local Government Area of Delta State, Nigeria.

Ibori, was just like any of the children of his age while growing up. Of cause, he was not born with a silver spoon, but he struggled to attained the level of life he was destined to live, yet he never forgot his humble beginning in leadership.

In 1999, Chief Ibori, took the political world by storm. Despite the fact that not many people expected him to make an appreciable impact at his debut in the Delta State gubernatorial race in 1999, like a bolt from the blue, the never say die spirit in him helped him to brush aside every other contenders, won the governorship election and became His Excellency, the Executive Governor of Delta on May 29th, 1999.

Since that date till now, this enigma, whose regime espoused much of populist ideological framework never looked back. Chief Ibori, was a man truly destined to lead. No wonder, just after two years in the saddle of leadership as Delta State Governor, a certain kinsman of his coined out the now famous aphorism, JIMRA, meaning, James Ibori Must Rule Again. This slogan from JIMRA attested to Ibori’s landmark achievements in office. And so it was. Before Ibori, finished his first term in office, the call from almost every segment of Delta State, had been ear deafening, that Ibori, had no other choice than to heed the call to run for second term in office.

In 1999, Chief Ibori, was like a man in a hurry to succeed. The speed with which he settled down to work surprised even his worst detractor. His government built Asaba, and line it with modern infrastructure that turned the city into a befitting state capital. He then turned his attention to schools, knowing full well that education is the bedrock of development. He built schools, renovated existing ones, established additional campuses of the Delta State University, in Oleh, Asaba, in addition to the main campus at Abraka. He also established the University Teaching Hospital, Oghara, built the Delta State Polytechnics at Oghara, Ozoro and Ogwachi – Uku under the Delta State Higher Education Project, DSHEP. He also built the College of Education, at Mosogar.

He laid the foundation of the Asaba Airport, up graded the Osubi Airport in Warri, and create other massive infrastructure in the state.
Critical roads infrastructure were also built. About six long bridges were constructed – the Omadino bridge, Bomadi bridge, and the others .

On rural electrification, Ibori, ensured that all rural communities in Delta State got electricity. The Ministry of Power and Energy, plus the Rural Development Agency, RDA, rose up to the occasion. All these feats were achieved during the regime of the embullient administrator, yet not much noise was made about it.

Chief Ibori, met on ground a pocket of civil servants, and as was expected of him jacked it up through massive civil service recruitment and backed it with other incentives to boost the Delta State workforce of about seven thousand civil servants at the time he resumed office to about twenty seven thousand civil servants as at the time of exiting power in 2007.

It is also instructive to know that never was there any form of industrial strike arising from unpaid salaries or other remunerations during the eight years Ibori rule Delta State.

Ibori, was a man of peace. He also believe in equity and justice. At a time when many of his fellow governors were busy impeaching their deputies, Ibori, worked peacefully with his deputy, Chief Benjamin Elue. And so was the commissioners. He made them brothers, sisters and friends. He also brought peace to the process of transition in the state. His idea of power rotation has made Delta State one of the most peaceful state in Nigeria during transition. It has also led to the peaceful co-existence of the different ethnic groups in the multi ethnic Delta State. Though, he succeeded much in uniting the different ethnic groups in the state through dialogue.

Between 1999 – 2007, Ibori fought for and sustained the resource control and fiscal federalism.Through the Ibori Vanguard, he made the Niger Delta struggle for resource control a global phenomenon. He and other leaders of like mind exposed the plight of the Niger Delta people to the rest of the world. The sympathy of the rest of the world on the Niger Delta people and their pressure on the Federal Government of Nigeria, led to the creation of the Niger Delta Development Commission, NDDC, and the passing of the 13 percent derivation bill through the National Assembly to boost the money accruing to the host communities in the Niger Delta region for sustainable Infrastructural, economic and social development of the region.

Ibori, got enemies in view of his struggle for resource control and fiscal federalism. But, the legacies he left behind as a result of the struggle will forever remain indelible in the anal of history.

Ibori’s struggle for the Niger Delta region was not for personal aggradisement, rather, it was for the purpose of equity and fair play on a region that produced the main stay of the national economy yet get little from the sharing formula in terms of funding, establishment of critical infrastructure and other developments.

One is happy to note that we can go on and on to count Ibori’s achievements while in power because, they were there for all to see. Ibori made people, built institutions and sustained them. Because of his solid personal achievements while in power, the people of Delta State, happily acceded to his chosen successor when he brought in one of his commissioners, Dr. Emmanuel Eweta Uduaghan to succeed him. Like him, Uduaghan, also did well. The excellent display of Uduaghan leadership in terms of his regime three points agenda of infrastructural development, human capital development, peace and security agenda, the ever appreciative good people of Delta State have no other choice than to support the idea of Ibori once again bringing another of his commissioner Senator (Dr.) Ifeanyi Arthur Okowa, to take over the mantle of leadership from Uduaghan. Like Ibori and Uduaghan, Okowa, has also distinguished himself in terms of good governance,the SMART Agenda and building a Delta state of our dream.

As Chief James Onanefe Ibori, the Odidigborigbo, the enigma, the leader of leaders, the peace maker, the Pathfinder, the man of the people and one of the finest leader to have come out of Urhobo nation, clock 64 years today, one can only but applaud the leader for his sterling quality and role model to successive leaders in Delta State. It is on this joyous note that I beckorn on all Ibori’s admirers all over the world, political associates, friends and relatives, as well as other well meaning Nigerians to join me and my humble family in wishing our Boss and Big Brother, His Excellency, Chief James Onanefe Ibori, the iconic leader, Happy Birthday as he clock 64 years today.
May God Almighty grant him and his lovely family Long Life, Good Health, and Prosperity.
Once Again, I say Happy Birthday to the Odidigborigbo..

Comrade Edafe Ofotokun is a kinsman of His Excellency, Chief James Onanefe Ibori, wrote from Oghara, Delta State.

Itsekiri RDC awards contracts for roads, fish market, land reclamation, 83 other projects

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The Itsekiri Regional Development Committee, IRDC, under the NNPC/Chevron Nigeria Limited JV GMoU Governance Model, on Monday August 1, signed contracts for the award of 380-meter road project at Omadino in Warri South Local Government Area, 560-meter road project at Bateren in Warri South-West Local Government Area, 140-meter road project in Tebu, Fish Market at Udo, land reclamation projects at Usor and Ureju communities, a Town Hall at Kolokolo as well as face-lift of Gbokoda Cottage Hospital/perimeter fencing and cover walk-link to all units in the Cottage hospital, all in Warri North Local Government Area of Delta State.

Award of the projects, which also include 81 housing units of 1 and 2 bedroom detached bungalows, spread across 16 other communities, out of the 23 IRDC communities, came exactly 45 days after the leadership of IRDC on Friday June 17, opened bid for the new projects, encapsulating the 2021/2022 Projects’ circle of the community development committee.

The Ag. Chairman of Itsekiri Regional Development Committee, IRDC, Mr. Itse Orugbo, who spoke briefly during the contract signing ceremony/kick-off meeting held at IRDC Secretariat in Warri, Delta State, disclosed: “Today we are going to sign projects for 89 contractors. Almost 230 contractors, bid for the jobs and 89 were successful. We intend to do more contracts for the communities to benefit further. The projects being awarded, were based on demands from the benefiting communities and the contractors are indigenes”.

 

The Community Engagement Rep, Chevron Nigeria Limited, CNL, Mr. Femi Abode, in his remarks, appreciated the past and present leadership of IRDC, thanking them for partnering Chevron in the resolve to give better lives to people of the company’s host communities.

 

Mr. Abode, urged all stakeholders to be part of the transition from Itsekiri RDC to the Petroleum Industry Act, PIA implementation.

 

Representative of Delta State Government, Engr. Oniyeburutan A John and the Chairman, Programme and Project Review Committee, PRC of IRDC, Joseph Tester Owolo, charged successful contractors to execute the projects to specification and within the stipulated time frame, stressing that project abandonment will not be tolerated.

 

It was reliably gathered that contracts for the construction of a Town Hall and 2-bedroom Housing Unit at Tisun Community in Warri North Local Government Area and Concrete Walkway at Ugbeogungun in Warri South -West Local Government Area, would be awarded soonest, as part of the 2021/2022 projects’ cycle.

 

Ambassador Billy Ekele, who spoke on behalf of the contractors, described the bidding process as transparent, assuring: “We will do the job to specification and to the satisfaction of everyone. Payments should be made accordingly per milestone, without stress. IRDC is not a failure, the only roofs you will see in our communities, is that of IRDC, nothing from government”.

 

Mangrove Marathon: Ereyitomi receives race lighting Torch to present to Olu of Warri

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*As game set to commence July 30 in Warri

The member Representing Warri Federal Constituency at the Federal House of Representatives, Hon. Chief Dr. Thomas Ereyitomi JP has been presented with the lightening Torch of the first ever mangrove Marathon Race in Nigeria scheduled to hold in Warri.

Chief Dr. Ereyitomi who was delighted for the historic Marathon race to be hosted in Warri, under his federal constituency will Friday July 29 present the game Torch to the Olu of Warri, His Imperial Majesty Ogiame Atuwatse iii along side with the members of the organisers of the Marathon game.

Hon. Ereyitomi during the Marathon race Torch lighting presentation highlighted the importance of protecting the mangrove ecosystem because the mangrove is extremely important to mankind, he urged critical stakeholders to join in safeguarding the mangrove ecosystem in order to pass it to the next generation.

Rep Ereyitomi expressed support for the event, stressing that the game will serve as a wakeup call to the people in the mangrove area as well boost the mangrove ecosystem system tourism and add to the economy.

Dr. Ereyitomi assured of sponsoring the 20 prize winners to be given at the event on Saturday July 30, 2022.

The Local Organizing Committee members of the Mangrove Marathon-WARRI 2022, Jerry Chidi and Henry Erikowa, disclosed that the novel Marathon is a 10km Awareness Run/Fun Walk to raise awareness for the Conservation, Protection and Restoration of the Mangrove Ecosystems in Nigeria, noting that Nigeria has the largest Mangrove Ecosystem in Africa and the fourth largest in the world.

The Mangrove Marathon LOC organizers said the Ecosystem is home to countless species of flora and fauna, providing forestry, food and sustenance to millions in Nigeria and in the gulf of Guinea as well mitigates the effects of climate change.

According to them, “The
mangrove forest faces unprecedented threats arising from anthropogenic activities. Mangrove Marathon will
therefore provide the platform for raising awareness for Mangrove Conservation and Restoration.

“Furthermore, it will positively engage our youths and promote peace building”. They stated.

Other special guests of honour expected for the event include the Minister of Environment, Dr. Mohammed Abdullahi, Minister of State Niger Delta, Barr. Sharon Ikeazor and other notable dignitaries.

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The cerebral and widely celebrated Omu Anioma and Nneoha, HRM Obi Martha Dunkwu has said that no nation can grow in isolation of women, advising that societies should endeavour to train women as instruments for the advancement of nationhood.

She made this assertion during a documentary interview with the Aljazeera media crew who had visited to do an exclusive on the Omu Institution vis-a-vis Anioma Culture.

Omu Dunkwu appraised the dexterity of women for standing up for what they believe in, especially Anioma women who have proven their freedom and independence in achieving their God given purpose on earth.

She said Anioma women are freer and more independent than western women, because of the foresightedness of their forebears who created the institution of the Omu about 822 years ago, thereby putting them ahead in women’s inclusion over and above their western counterparts.

Earlier, the well vast Omu Dunkwu had taken time to narrate the history of the Omu Institution including the efforts she had put in to promote, project and propagate the institution to the world.

Overwhelmed with joy, the Leader of the International Media Network’s crew, Miss Chisom Ifeakandu engaged Omu in series of questions bordering on the Omu Institution, the challenges, prospects and the institution’s contributions to the development of Anioma culture and value system.

The documentary which was carried out in two segments, had the crew featuring Omu Dunkwu while taking them on a guided tour of the Palace, making prayers at Ani (Sacred Ground) and water temple on the first day.

The documentary also featured the Omu of Obior, HRH Omu Onyebuchibe Okonkwo, Ochendo Omu of Ogwashi-Uku, Madam Edith Rafua, Aka-Omu of Okpanam, Chief Cecilia Ofuani, Omu Anioma’s Praise Singer, Mrs. Asoya, Traditional Assistant to Omu Anioma, Mrs. Rita Nwanze, Secretary to Omu Anioma, Mrs. Gloria Nnabuife, Media Consultant to Omu Anioma, Comrade Patrick Ochei and others.

Delta NLC Solidarity: look at select-photos of the ASUU Protest support in Asaba by  affiliate unions

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In the spirit of solidarity to show support to the Academic Staff Union of Universities, ASUU in Nigeria over their five months old strike in demand for the good of the staff welfare and the various federal government owned universities as well some state not treating lecturers well the,  Nigeria Labour Congress , NLC on Tuesday July 26, 2022 nationwide commenced a 2-dsy protest in urging federal government to listen to ASUU demands

The organised Labour mobilised all affiliate unions including the Nigeria Union of Journalists Delta State Council and its members adequately complied and there were large turnout in the  solidarity protest.

Delta NLC members matched round major roads in Asaba and a copy of their protest letter presented to the SSG Chief Patrick Ukah, received on behalf of .Governor Okowa..

The protest continues Wednesday July 27, 2022.

 

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