From left: Sir Richard Odibo, Chief Sir Sam Odjoji, Amb. Gloria Adebiyi &Chief Dr. Fidelis Adaka
By: Celestine Ukah
The Association of Justices of the Peace AJP, Delta State, has described the Federal Commissioner Representing Delta state in the National Population Commission, NPC, Sir Richard Odibo as a great man whom God has elevated to serve humanity.
This eulogy was made Tuesday October 11, 2022 at the residence of the Federal Commissioner in Warri, Delta state by the association of the Justices of Peace President, Chief Sir Sam Odjoji.
Chief Odjoji appreciated Sir Richard Odibo for his selfless, humble and steadfast effort he has exhibited in serving as the National Population Commission which has endeared many to him and across other sectors of endeavours.
While seeking for partnership with NPC AJP in Delta, The AJP president Chief Odjoji, said the group will be willing to partner with the NPC in the area of Advocacy on peace building and Security especially in the forthcoming 2023 polls, noting that the panacea for any meaningful development is peace and that all should promote and speak it at all times.
He pointed out some of the group’s intending programmes to include seminars on peace and conflict Resolution in various parts of the state which will focus more on youth as well as jingles on radio, television, stickers and installation of billboards centred on peace in parts of the state, the president therefore appealed for support and collaboration in Making it achievable.
According to the AJP lack of equity, communication gap, political, religion and ethnic differences, betray of trust and frustration are identified as major causes of conflict in the society, while prevention of the under listed is better than cure.
A surprise award was presented to Sir Odibo according to the President “From our observations , you were recommended as one of our awardees in recognition of your Peaceful Disposition, Humanity and Selfless Service to humanity”.
While responding the Federal Commissioner Representing Delta State in NPC, Sir Richard Odibo commended the AJP for the award and their kind words to him, he described the sward as uncommon, adding that Sir Richard Odibo foundation is focused on empowering youths in order to take them off social vices as well as impact positively to humanity.
The Delta NPC reps also decorated AJP members as ambassadors of NPC in creating awareness to people in their various communities for the forthcoming census and population count.
Also speaking the Delta State Director of NPC, Mr. Patrick Notobi described his Boss Sir Odibo as a gift to Delta state, saying he’s a humble, selfless personality. He assured the AJP of working in synergy with them.
Secretary of the Justices of Peace, Chief Dr. Fidelis Adaka stressed that Sir Richard Odibo has been very focus and steadfast in his ways for the past years ,he however called on him to sustain his track records which is worthy of emulation by all for positive transformation and development of the country.
Chief Engr. Innocent Azomani- Treasurer, Amb. Dr. Gloria Adebiyi, OON,
Chief Vincent Ebah- Auditor, Comrade Smart Pupu- Chairman Delta Central, Chief Israel Ogidigben-Secretary Delta Central were among the AJP members present at the courtesy visit.
While Others that spoke include: Mr. Tadafe Daniel, Chief James Akpovwan and Mr. Edu.
