*Urges lawmaker to perform the functions of his office with humility

The amiable Monarch of Issele-Uku Kingdom in Aniocha North Local Government Area of Delta State and revered member of the Delta State Council of Traditional Rulers, HRM Agbogidi Obi Nduka JP, has congratulated his son and member representing Aniocha North Constituency in Delta State House of Assembly, Rt. Hon. Engr. Emeka Nwaobi for emerging as the Majority Leader of the House.

Obi Nduka in a statement, affirmed that Nwaobi had indeed brought honour to Issele-Uku by making the people proud.

The Monarch also thanked the People’s Democratic Party, PDP for remembering the hardwork and loyalty of Nwaobi to the party, adding that it was worthwhile to have found him fit and proper person to occupy the office of the Majority Leader.

He assured the PDP and Deltans at large that the Nwaobi that hails from his Kingdom would not disappoint them.

Agbogidi Nduka therefore, admonished Nwaobi to perform the functions of his office with humility and as much as possible, continue to maintain cordial working relationship with his party, the Governor, Speaker as well as members of the 8th Assembly.

He prayed that God who has continued to show Nwaobi mercy throughout his political journeys so far, would always provide him the grace for victories in all his endeavours.

The wise king equally enjoined the political followers of Rt. Hon. Nwaobi to continue to give him the needed support to sustain the tempo of delivering greater Democratic dividends to his constituents and Deltans at large.

His words, “Indeed you have made us proud, I implore you to continue to be yourself and never get discouraged in doing good to the people who have always given you their mandate. Issele-Uku Kingdom is happy with you and says it shall be well with you in all your political endeavours.

“In this office and many more awaiting you in future, you shall be blessed with dependable and loyal followers. No evil shall befall you. Where the road seems rough, your God shall continue to smoothen it for your sake. Congratulations and best wishes in your new assignment as Majority Leader of the 8th Assembly”, Obi Nduka stated.

By: Celestine Ukah 

The immediate past Deputy Chairman, House Committee on Niger Delta Development Commission, NDDC, Hon. Chief Dr. Thomas Ereyitomi JP has called on Muslims to exhibit more commitment to Nigeria’s frightening insecurity in their supplications at Eid-el-Kabir.

Hon. Chief Ereyitomi member Representing Warri Federal Constituency said the spate of attack on some national assets and the virulent ways with which the suspected terrorists were dislodging and killing Nigerian citizens called for sustained prayers for Allah’s intervention.

Rep Ereyitomi saluted the Muslim Ummah for their unqualifiable contributions to national unity and development, thereby sustaining the national fabric and urged them to increase the tempo for the country to reach the destination it deserves.

The Warri Federal lawmaker who is a second term senior politician in Warri and also a leader made the disclosure in a statement released by his Senior Special Assistant Media Consult , on Tuesday, to congratulate Muslims on this year’s Sallah.

Hon. Chief Ereyitomi said this is not time for Nigerians to sulk in unwarranted blame game over recurrent cases of insecurity across the six geopolitical zones, saying the citizens must rise to the reality that the situation has become more complex and convoluted to the extent that it can only be resolved through strong intellectual and spiritual prowess.

He stated thus; “Let me congratulate our Muslim brothers on this year’s occasion of Eid-el-Kabir and call their attention to the fact that this celebration must be more of seeking God’s face for quick intervention in the affairs of our nation, rather than the fanfare that used to accompany it.

“We must come to that clear reality that our nation needs spiritual intervention and this can only come at a time like this. Our citizens are tired of this wanton bloodshed and fears that are pervading the nation and causing psychological trauma to our people.

“Our Muslim ummah had demonstrated strong will of commitment to nation-building, but they have to try more. We must all rededicate ourselves to the task of rescuing our country from this parlous state”. He stressed.

By: Celestine Ukah

Appeals to DTSG to appoint people knowledgeable with Muslim reputation into Muslims welfare Board

The Delta State Council for Islamic Affairs, DSCIA, has congratulated Muslim faithful in the state as they join their counterpart in the country and across the world to celebrate this year’s Eid El Kabir which is a festival of sacrifice.

According to the Chairman. Delta State Council for Islamic Affairs, DSCIA, Sheik Yahaya Mohammed Ufuoma, on their goodwill message to Muslims brothers and sisters faithful, noted that the celebration has its origin from “Our Father Prophet Ibrahim, may Allah be pleased with him, when he obeyed the commandment of Allah to sacrifice his first son, Ishmael, that Allah gave him after many years of childlessness, Ishmael also did not hesitate as He submitted to Allah’s commandment. They were able to over come the temptations of Satan to disobey Allah”.

He noted that Thereafter, Allah rewarded them by providing a special ram in the place of Ishmael. according to (Quran: suratul As-Saafat (37: 102-107). Adding that It is in the commemoration of it that they are celebrating this great festival of sacrifice and the lessons we should take from this is the need to always trust and obey Allah at all times, we should be patients in any situation we find our selves and the need and importance for the children to always obey their parents and that this sacrifice should be done solely for the sake of Allah without any act of show off in it nor assuming that the meat nor their blood that reaches Allah, but it is piety from you that reaches Him, as it was s enshrined in chapter 22 verse 37 of the Noble Qur’an . We should also pray against and resist the temptations of Satan.

Sheik Yahaya Mohammed and Secretary of the Delta State Islamic for Islamic Affairs, Alhaji Ahmed Alakpa on behalf of the Delta State Council For Islamic Affairs, harped on the ample opportunity to call on the state government to appoint persons who are knowledgeable and have good reputation into the Muslim welfare Board for a better and smooth running of the Board and also appealed to the State government to run an inclusive government.

Sheik Yahaya Mohammed Ufuoma and Alhaji Ahmed Alakpa pointed out that celebration is known as the 10th day of the month of Dhul-Hijjah 1444, which is equivalent to the 28th day of the month of June 2023, which is the day for the celebration of Eid Adhah also referred to as Eid-el kabir. Muslims all over the world are celebrating the special occasion in their respective locations.

The council stressed that the present economic hardship situation in the State can only be fixed by those who are in authority that can be able to change the situation with the help of Allah almighty, they called on people to sustain their prayers for for good governance in order for Allah to continue to bless the people with capable and God fearing leaders.

Here’s the full terse made available by the Delta Council for Islamic Affairs to journalists and this media organization, Areanewsng.com, it read thus:

“GOODWILL MESSAGE FROM THE DELTA STATE COUNCIL FOR ISLAMIC AFFAIRS, ON THE OCCASION OF EID EL KABIR HELD ON 28 OF THE MONTH OF JUNE 2023

“My esteemed brothers and sisters in Islam, Assalamu alaykum warahmatullahi. May the peace and abundant blessings of Allah be upon our noble Prophet Mohammed, his household and his followers till the day of reckoning, Ameen.

“On behalf of the Executives of Delta State Council for Islamic Affairs and the entire Muslim Community in the state, I welcome you to this special festival of sacrifice.

“All form of gratitude and praises are due to Allah the Almighty Who with his infinite mercy count us among those to be part of this year’s celebration. May this not be the last we are going to celebrate and may we witness more and more of this celebration. Let us pray for those who celebrated with us last year that are no more with us today. May Allah forgive them their shortcomings and admit them into paradise come the day of accountability, Ameen.

“As we all know, today is the 10th day of the month of Dhul-Hijjah 1444, which is equivalent to the day of 28 of the month of June 2023, it is the day for the celebration of Eid Adhah also refered to as Eid-el kabir. Muslims all over the world are celebrating this special occasion in their respective locations.

“This celebration has it origin from our father Prophet Ibrahim, may Allah be pleased with him, when he obeyed the commandment of Allah to sacrifice his first son, Ishmael, that Allah gave him after many years of childlessness. Ishmael also did not hesitate as He submitted to Allah’s commandment. They were able to over come the temptations of Satan to disobey Allah.

“Thereafter, Allah rewarded them by providing a special ram in the place of Ishmael. (Quran: suratul As-Saafat (37: 102-107). It is in the commemoration of this that we are celebrating this great festival of sacrifice and the lessons we should take from this is the need to always trust and obey Allah at all times, we should be patients in any situation we find our safes and the need and importance for the children to always obey their parents and that this sacrifice should be done solely for the sake of Allah without any act of show off in it nor assuming that the meat nor their blood that reaches Allah, but it is piety from you that reaches Him, as it was s enshrined in chapter 22 verse 37 of the Noble Qur’an . We should also pray against and resist the temptations of Satan.

“This and other good virtues of Muslims should be reflected in our activities at all times. Especially those Almighty Allah have saddled with position of authority. if we do this, most of the present challenges we are facing now will be reduce drastically if not totally eliminated.

“The present economic hardship situation we are today in our dear State, We all know that it is only those who are in authority that can be able to change this situation with the help of Allah almighty, so let us continue to pray for good governance, May Allah continue to bless us with capable and God fearing leaders.

“The Council is using the ample opportunity to call on the state government to appoint persons who are credible, knowledgeable and have good reputation into the Muslim welfare board for a better and smooth running of the board, and also appealing to the State government to run an inclusive government.

“I congratulate you and I also thank Almighty Allah for making it possible for us to witness this special occasion. We should be moderate in our celebrations and avoid doing things inimical to Islam. Let us pray for those who are not here now or not in the mood to celebrate due to one reason or the others for Almighty Allah to make things easy for them and all of us”, Amin.

Signed:

Sheikh Yahaya M. Ufuoma, Vice President General, Nigeria Supreme Council For Islamic Affairs, As Well,
Chairman, Delta State Council For Islamic Affairs.

Alhaji Ahmed Alakpa Secretary General, Delta State Council For Islamic Affairs.

The Inspector-General of Police, IGP Olukayode Adeolu Egbetokun, PhD, NPM, on behalf of the entire officers and men of the Nigeria Police Force, commiserates with family, friends and loved ones on the sudden death of a former Commissioner of Police and Force Public Relations Officer, CP Frank Odita (Rtd.). He was the Force Public Relations Officer of the Nigeria Police Force between 1990 and 1992, and tremendously raised the bar in Police Public Relations setting the standard for later successes in police/citizen relationship.

CP Odita, a communications expert, media mogul, Principal Consultant/CEO FrankCom Limited, who hails from Delta State, retired from the Nigeria Police Force in 1993 after a well-celebrated and meritorious service to the nation. He was a Co-founder and Presenter, Security Watch Africa, and was instrumental to the floating and establishment of various Television/Radio programmes which served to show the inner workings of the Police and thereby improve its perception amongst the public. His death occurred in the evening of Friday 23rd June, 2023, after a brief illness, at the age of 84, at the Critical Care Unit of the Lagos State University Teaching Hospital (LASUTH)

While commiserating with the family, the IGP urges them to be strong and focus on upholding the legacies of their husband, father, and grandfather. The IGP equally restated that he was a man dedicated to diligence in his lifetime both within and outside of public service.

CSP OLUMUYIWA ADEJOBI, mnipr, mipra,
FORCE PUBLIC RELATIONS OFFICER,
FORCE HEADQUARTERS,
ABUJA

June 24, 2023

The Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC) has deployed no fewer than 101 officers, 298 marshals, 150 Special marshals, for the special operations patrol during the Eid el-Kabir celebration.

The Sector Commander, FRSC, Delta State Command, Corp Udeme Bassey Eshiet, disclosed this in a statement he issued on Monday June 26th 2023, in Asaba, the State capital.

Mr. Eshiet, said that about 15 Patrol vehicles, two power bikes, one Tow Truck and three ambulances, would be on the road during the special operation.

He said that FRSC has mobilized its personnel for the 2023 Eid-El-Kabir celebration to enhance visibility and guarantee safe travels for all road users before, during and after the festivity.

He urged motorists to obey all traffic rules and regulations and cooperate fully with the FRSC and other law enforcement agencies that would be deployed for traffic management duties.

He assured that the patrol would be sustained from 0600hrs to 1800hrs daily within the period with 24 hours rescue team while the corps would collaborate with sister agencies.

According to him, “Muslim faithful, as well as other Nigerians, will take advantage of this period to travel across the length and breadth of Nigeria to celebrate with family members and friends.

“Expectedly, the volume of traffic will rise during the festive period with attendant traffic congestion, gridlocks, and road obstructions as well as road traffic crashes, which may result in fatalities and injuries.

“The Federal Road Safety Corps, in her usual proactive method of handling road traffic management, has commenced the 2023 Eid-El-kabir Sallah Special Patrol to ensure that all road users obey traffic regulations to engender Safety and efficient travel time.

“For realization of the set operation objectives, the Delta State Sector Command has deployed a total of 101 officers, 298 marshals, 150 Special Marshals, 15 Patrol vehicles, 2 power bikes, 1 Tow truck and 3 ambulances.

“The motorists are therefore advised to be Safety conscious by complying with all road and vehicle use regulations. Road users should plan their journey to avoid night travel and road rage.

“The FRSC operatives are to ensure Road Traffic Crash is minimized during the festive season and beyond” he added.

Operatives of the Ibadan Zonal Command of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, have arrested 47 (forty-seven) suspected internet fraudsters.

The suspects were arrested on June 23, 2023, at Ikere Road and Iworoko areas of Ado-Ekiti, Ekiti State following intelligence on their alleged cyber fraud activities in the State.

The suspects are Adeyemi Joshua Adeniran, Ajaye Redmond Damilare, Nwaji Mathew, Jegede Boluwaji Victor, Oyetunji Sunday Wole, Damilola Awopetu Ayomide, Ajayi Temitope Ayomide, Babajide Adebisi Victor, Balogun Precious Akinwale, Obie Jacob Onatakaroma, Olonitola Olamilekan, Ajewole Ojo Kayode, Aina Toluwani Emmanuel, Adebayo Akinwumi Oluwadamilare, Omowaye Oluwatosin Olamilekan, Oyewale Francis Oyomilekan, Arowolo Ayomide Gift, Shotonwa Babatunde Omotoyosi, Ochochie Silas Ochola, Ojo Seyitan David, Onile Ayodeji Raphael and Abiodun Oluwatosin Opeyemi.
Others are: Adebayo Gbenga Musbau, Oyebade Ayomide Olamide, Egunjobi Samuel Gbenga, Oladokun Toheeb Adekola, Adesola Benjamin Adebowale, Edamisan Olakunle, Adesola Isaac Babatunde, Oyewole Gideon David, Lawal Tosimile Moses, Adeleke Adekunle Samson, Oladiti Abiodun Akanji, Ajayi Charles Temitayo, Adeyemi Oluwasegun Adeboye, Ernest Solomon Temitope and Atoun Olalekan Timilehin.

The rest are: Olorunyomi Sina Ayo, Babatunde Emmanuel Babalola, Yusuf Saka Olaoluwatobi, Falaye Babatunde Temitope, Ilesanmi Damilola Ayomide, Badmus Yusuf Omobolaji, Komolafe Emmanuel Feranmi, Babajide Adebisi Victor, Adamolekun Olamiji and Oshatimi Samuel Omoniyi.

In a related development, the Oyo State Command of the Nigerian Police arrested and handed over two cybercrime suspects, Emiola Usman and Kamorudeen Quayum, to the Ibadan Zonal Command of the EFCC, for further investigation.

Items recovered from the suspects include fifteen (15) exotic cars, sixteen (16) laptops, seventy-seven (77) mobile phones and other incriminating documents, among others.

The suspects will be charged to court as soon as the investigations are concluded.

Wilson Uwujaren
Head, Media & Publicity
26/06/2023

In commemoration with the United Nations International Day against Drug Abuse and Illicit Trafficking,the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency, NDLEA today said the organization led by Brig. Gen. Buba Marwa Rtd is winning the war against drug abuse in the Country.

The Warri Area Commander of the NDLEA, Mr. Isibor Victor Chuks, an Assistant Commander of Narcotics made the assertion during a chat with newsmen shortly after a sensitization rally against drug abuse in collaboration with members of the Delta State Human Right Protection Congress and the Committee for the Defence of Human Right,CDHR in Warri.

He said Brig. Gen. Marwa has left no stone unturned in the war against drug abuse.

Mr. Isibor however noted that poor funding is a major challenge militating against the war against drug abuse.

Mr. Isibor pointed out that the NDLEA premises is unkept stressing that there’s no rehabilitation center the command which covers for local government areas.

According to him, there’s only a rickety operational vehicle which they used for their work.

Mr. Isibor and the human right organizations urged the youths to stay away from drugs saying,”Narcotic drugs are death traps. Drug kills slowly. Drug are weapons of mass destruction. Be informed that drugs end all dreams.”

He added that, “World drug day is a day to share research findings, evidence-based data and lifesaving facts and to continue tapping into a shared spirit of solidarity. UNODC invites everyone to do their part, by taking a firm stance against misinformation and unreliable sources, while committing to sharing only the real science backed data on drugs and save lives.

“The aim of this year’s campaign is to raise awareness about the importance of treating people who use drugs with respect and empathy, providing evidence based voluntary services for all, offering alternatives to punishment, prioritizing prevention and leading with passion.

“The campaign also aims at combating stigma and discrimination against people who use drugs by promoting language and attitudes that are respectful and non-judgmental. In other words, drug addicts are to be seen as sick person’s that needs help to recover from their illness.”

The Public Relations Officer,PRO of the Delta State Human Right Protection Congress,Comrade Harrison Itulua also in a chat with newsmen decried the effects of drug abuse in the society. He said the NDLEA had in times past cracked down and arrested drug barons in the Country. Comrade Itulua warned that drug abuse could lead to hypertension, stroke and other ailments in the human body. He pointed out that is also the cause of some of the heinous crimes being peppetuated are done under the influences of drug abuses. In his words,”armed robbery and Kidnapping, rape are done under the influence of drug abuse.” Comrade Itulua who doubles as CDHR State Treasurer said this is why we have come to “Say No to drugs and Yes to life.” He Urged the youths to shun the abuse of drugs and live a meaningful life.

The Secretary of the Delta State Human Right Protection Congress, Comrade Kelvin Ejumudo also called on the youths to stay away from the abuse of drugs stressing that,”it is responsible for the crimes and Criminality in the society.

The Director, Delta State Human Right Protection Congress, Comrade Monday Enudi thanked the NDLEA and the Civil Society Organizations for the collaboration in the sensitization exercise against drug abuse.

He said the drug abuse is dangerous to the human health stressing that,”it damages the organs.”

Comrade Enudi said the negative influences of drug abuse reflects in the conduct and behaviour of the individual who indulges in it.

Our Correspondent who monitored the exercise reports that the NDLEA in collaboration with the Delta State Human Right Protection Congress and the Committee for the Defence of Human Rights, CDHR began this year’s United Nations International Day against Drug Abuse and illicit trafficking with a sensitization rally from the Warri Area Command of the NDLEA along Deco road to Hausa Quarters, Warri main garage, Lower Erejuwa and other parts of Warri.

They sensitized members of the public against drug abuses in their lives,homes, communities, State and society at large.

They beared placards with inscriptions such as,”No to drug. Yes to life”,”Drugs Kills. Say No to tramadol, Say No to Codeine” as well as “Say No to drugs.”

The them for the sensitization rally is, “People First. Stop stigma, discrimination, strengthen prevention”.

Governor Sheriff Oborevwori of Delta has felicitated with the Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer of UTM FLNG Limited, Mr Julius Rone, on his 49th birth anniversary on June 25.

In a statement by his Chief Press Secretary, Sir Festus Ahon, in Asaba, Oborevwori said Rone popularly called “The Gas King” is an illustrious son of Delta who has, through his investments in oil and gas and other business concerns, contributed immensely to the growth and development of the State and Country.

He said that Rone’s contribution to the State was heart-warming and worthy of emulation and urged other indigenous investors to emulate the sterling accomplishments of the UTM FLNG boss.

The Governor remarked that for his outstanding contributions to the development of the State, Rone had etched his name in gold in the annals of the State.

Oborevwori said: “On behalf of my family, the Government and people of Delta State, I rejoice with my brother and friend in whom I am well pleased, Mr Julius Rone, OFR on the occasion of his 49th birth anniversary today.

“Through dint of hardwork, focus and perseverance, he has built UTM FLNG Limited to become Nigeria’s first Floating Liquefied Natural Gas (FLNG) facility.

“Of more importance to us is the very strategic investment in the FLNG facility with its headquarters expected to be sited in Warri.

“We are very excited because the floating gas investment would enhance energy transition, employment, capacity building, transfer of technology, reduce gas flaring, increase domestic supply, and export, all targeted at generating additional revenue for stakeholders.

“As you celebrate this joyous occasion of your birth anniversary, I join your family and well wishers in celebrating a life of great accomplishments and outstanding patriotism with which God has blessed you.

“It is my prayer that you will continue to grow in business and enjoy robust health and many years of service to God and mankind”.

US President Joe Biden was briefed on situation in Russia, Washington “will be consulting with allies and partners on these developments”

Activists hold a portrait of Russian President Vladimir Putin near Red Square in Moscow, on June 24, 2023. President Vladimir Putin on June 24, 2023 said an armed mutiny by Wagner mercenaries was a “stab in the back” and that the group’s chief Yevgeny Prigozhin had betrayed Russia, as he vowed to punish the dissidents. Prigozhin said his fighters control key military sites in the southern city of Rostov-on-Don. (Photo by Natalia KOLESNIKOVA / AFP)

Countries around the world were on Saturday closely watching events unfolding in Russia, where a mutiny by the Wagner mercenary group posed the most serious challenge to President Vladimir Putin’s long rule.

Below are what governments and analysts are saying about the extraordinary situation taking place in nuclear-armed Russia.

Ukraine
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky said that the Wagner mutiny showed Russia was weak.

“Russia’s weakness is obvious. Full-scale weakness. And the longer Russia keeps its troops and mercenaries on our land, the more chaos, pain, and problems it will have for itself later,” he said in statement on social media.

The United States
US President Joe Biden was briefed on the situation in Russia and Washington and “will be consulting with allies and partners on these developments”, National Security Council spokesman Adam Hodge said.

Europe
European Union chief Charles Michel tweeted that the bloc was “closely monitoring the situation in Russia as it unfolds. In touch with European leaders and @G7 partners.”

“This is clearly an internal Russian issue,” he tweeted, adding that “our support for Ukraine” remains “unwavering”.

British Prime Minister Rishi Sunak urged “all parties to be responsible and to protect civilians.”

“We’re in touch with our allies as the situation evolves. I’ll be speaking to some of them later today and the most important thing is for all parties to behave responsibly,” he told the BBC

In Berlin, “the government is closely following the events in Russia”, a spokesman told AFP. The foreign ministry advised avoiding central Moscow and government and military buildings in the capital..

In Paris, French President Emmanuel Macron “is following the situation very closely,” the Elysee said. “We remain focussed on supporting Ukraine.”

In Rome, Italian “Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni is closely following the events taking place in Russia, which show how the aggression against Ukraine is causing instability also within Russia,” her office said in a statement.

Foreign Minister Antonio Tajani said that for the moment there was no concern for Italians living in Russia, but said they were “advised to be cautious”.

In Sweden, Foreign Minister Tobias Billstrom tweeted: “The government is closely following the situation in Russia. The situation is serious.”

In Norway, Foreign Minister Anniken Huitfeldt said Oslo was “closely following the dramatic situation in Russia and are in close contact with the embassy in Moscow.”

Belgian Defence Minister Ludivine Dedonder tweeted: “The situation in Russia is serious. I continue to follow developments… to see what impact it has on the conflict.”

Analysts
The UK Ministry of Defence said in an intelligence update that “this represents the most significant challenge to the Russian state in recent times.”

“Over the coming hours, the loyalty of Russia’s security forces, and especially the Russian National Guard, will be key to how the crisis plays out,” it said in a tweet.

The US-based Institute for the Study of War said the armed rebellion was “unlikely to succeed” but that “an armed Wagner attack against the Russian military leadership in Rostov-on-Don would have significant impacts on Russia’s war effort in Ukraine.”

AFP

*Demands  for equal treatment from Gov. Oborevwori  administration’s media managers  

All is not well with the immediate past governor of Delta State, Dr. Ifeanyi Okowa, following the lackadaisical attitude and poor treatment of journalists by his media aides.

In a Communique’ issued on Thursday June 22, 2023, at the well attended emergency Congress of Indigenous Correspondents’ Chapel (ICC), held at the Chapel Secretariat in Asaba, the State capital, the Chapel noted that the media aides of the former governor failed woefully in the discharge of their duties.

According to the Communique’, “Congress in session frowns at the divide and rule attitude of his media managers, which seemingly made a select few chapels superior to others

“Congress-in-session notes with dismay, that over the years, the lndigenous Correspondents’ Chapel which is the strategic link between government and the grassroots, has consecutively and flagrantly been marginalized in the scheme of things, especially in the coverage of major government activities.

“Congress-in-session condemns strongly, in one voice, our denial of benefits assured us by immediate past Governor, Senator Dr lfeanyi Okowa, CON, due to the deliberate inaction of the former Governor’s media managers.

“Going forward, Congress in session, appealed for equal treatment from the present administration’s media managers, judging from our very strategic role as community based media in Delta. Even our brand new Governor, His Excellency, Rt. Hon. Elder Sheriff Oborevwori, is described as a man of EXCESSIVE LOCAL CONTENT, just like lndigenous Correspondents’ Chapel!

“Congress-in-session commends His Excellency Governor Sheriff Oborevwori, for appointing one of our finest veterans, Sir Festus Ahon, as his Chief Press Secretary (CPS). We pledge to cooperate with him in the area of dissemination of information on government’s policies and programmes.

“Congress-in-session passionately appeals to His Excellency the Governor, to kindly consider appointing a member of lndigenous Correspondents’ Chapel as part of his media team, in order to oversee the affairs of community based media in Delta State”, the Communique’ stressed.