International Women’s Day: We’re proud of Rep Ereyitomi, he’s a gender inclusive supporter- Atsenuwa 

By:Celestine Ukah 

The Chairlady/Coordinator Concern Ereyitomi Ladies in Politics, Juliet Atsenuwa Says they are proud of the Member Representing Warri Federal Constituency at the House of Representatives, Hon. Chief (Dr.) Thomas Ereyitomi for his gender inclusive support shown to the women of Warri federal constituency under his super representation.

Juliet Atsenuwa, maintained that Hon. Chief Ereyitomi has been a gender inclusive friendly personality from the beginning till date and that he has no comparison in Warri federal constituency for he as been a leader and mentor and father figure to the women under his Warri federal constituency and beyond.

She declared that this year’s celebration of International Women’s Day is an opportunity to express delight to Hon. Chief Ereyitomi and to also appreciate his kind heartiness in empowering women in skill acquisition programs, human capital development among others .

Atsenuwa urged others occupying sensitive positions at the Federal, State, local government and at community levels to always carry women along even as she advocates for more opportunities to be allocated to women in the scheme of things especially in governance and in the state through more appointment of
women to head some key agencies and ministries.

The international women’s day is a day set aside to celebrate women gender across the world it is usually marked every March 8, every year that of 2024 was held Friday March 8 with the theme : “Inspire Inclusion”.

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Hero of Nigeria’s democracy Funeral:  Tinubu, Oborevwori, Dafinone, Ogboru attend Kokori’s burial in Delta 

President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, Governor Sheriff Oborevwori, Senator Ede Dafinone and Chief Great Ogboru, prominent Nigerians on Friday graced the burial ceremony of elder statesman and hero of Nigeria’s democracy, Chief Frank Kokori at Oviorie-Ovu, Ethiope East Local Local Government Area of Delta State.

The quiet Agbon clan stood still to give last respect and final rites to their illustrious son, Kokori who passed on December 7, 2023.

In his eulogy at the funeral held at St James’ Anglican Church Oviorie-Ovu, Ethiope East Local Government Area of the state, President Tinubu while condoling the government and people of Delta State and members of the Kokori family, described the late Labour leader and elder statesman as one of the foremost nationalists Nigeria had ever produced.

Represented by the Minister of State for Petroleum, Senator Heineken Lokpobiri, Tinubu said: “Chief Frank Kokori is one of the foremost nationalists Nigeria has ever produced. He was a man of uncommon courage, a selfless leader who put the interest of Nigeria first before his personal interest.

“Kokori was a man of proven integrity and a democrat who fought the dreaded military regime for the restoration of democracy in Nigeria.

“Even when top leaders were afraid and running away, Kokori stood and was the voice of the voiceless people, he was the voice of the less privileged people and was the voice that was heard both locally and internationally.

“The legacies of your father cannot be surpassed by anybody because in life it is not when you die that matters but the legacies you left behind.

“Frank Kokori has left indelible marks in the history of this country and what is left for the children is to carry on with the baton.

“Kokori has done his own and it is left for the children to leverage on the outstanding legacies of their father to continue to render outstanding services to humanity.”

Earlier in his sermon, the Bishop of Warri Diocese, Church of Nigeria, Anglican Communion, Rt. Revd. Christian Ide who spoke extensively on ‘Hope’, said when life seems impossible, God brings eternal hope to those who believe in Him.

Bishop Ide whose text was taken from the Bible book of first Thessalonians, Chaper four, verses 13 to 18, harped on the need to be hopeful in God for a fulfilling and rewarding life, adding that without hope, people will give up in life.

The Anglican Bishop said the late Kokori was a devoted Christian who worshipped God until the last day of his life and commended Governor Oborevwori for identifying with the deceased despite being political adversaries.

Other dignitaries who graced the funeral ceremony include; Senator Ede Dafinone, Mr Ayodele Olawande Minister of State for Youth Development, Speaker, Delta State House of Assembly, Rt. Hon. Emomotimi Guwor, President of Nigerian Union Petroleum and Natural Gas Workers NUPENG, Comrade Williams Akporeha, Chief Great Ogboru, Comrade Joseph Akinlaja among others.

The late Chief Frank Kokori was Secretary General of NUPENG and spearheaded the June 12 struggle for the recognition of Chief MKO Abiola as winner of the June 12, 1993 Presidential election.

Good governance: Oborewvori is Reducing cost of Governance in Delta- Latimore explains

High cost of Governance as a thing has been at the top burner for being one of the major actors crumbling our local economy and hindering growth in the country.

Gov Sheriff Oborevwori of delta state has put himself forward to ensure that he sees to the reduction of running a thriving government by minimizing wasteful spending in the state, he even goes as far as slashing over priced contracts before approval.

According to the Executive Assistant To Delta state Governor, on Orientation and Communication, Bar. Fred Latimore Oghenesivbe the governor has not borrowed a kobo to fund any project but has rather managed what the state has meticulously and also increased IGR by capturing the informal sector.

He advised that it’s rather early to judge the government, rather let’s give the government some time and we will be positively amazed at how much the government can do for us.

The EA made these statements in Asaba during a media interaction with members and executives of Indigenous Correspondents Chapel ICC of the Nigerian Union of Journalists NUJ Delta State Council at its “ICC MIRROR” platform designed for expository dialalogue.

Barr Latimore Stated that “we will begin to see the manifestation of the MORE Agenda very soon and by the end of the year people will see positive changes in the state.”

While commending the press for standing by him thick and thin, he urged Journalists to be factual and not work with speculations.

He advised that Journalists should bring forth constructive criticism and precision journalism to the people and not confuse the populace even more.

Earlier speaking, the Chairman ICC, Comrade Kenneth Orusi commended the EA for visiting the ICC secretariat to be a guest at its ICC MIRROR Platform.

Orusi also assured the govt of the support of its members as always but won’t fail to call their attention in lagging areas.

Four flourishing Universities in Delta are still not enough- Oborevwori

**As his administration converts Orerokpe Technical College to  varsity campus

Delta State Governor, Rt. Hon. Sheriff Oborevwori, on Wednesday, said the Faculty of Management Sciences of the University of Science and Technology, (DSUST), Ozoro, would take off at the Orerokpe Technical College, Orerokpe, Okpe Local Government Area.

Governor Oborevwori disclosed this in an interview with journalists shortly after inspecting facilities at the school in Orerokpe, which are under construction.

He said the Ministry of Technical Education would hand over the facilities at the College in Orerokpe to the Ministry of Higher Education for a seamless take -off of the Faculty of Management Sciences of the university.

Governor Oborevwori said: “Recently, the Governing Council of the University of Science and Technology, Ozoro, approved the Faculty of Management Sciences here in Orerokpe. The site that was proposed for the faculty is the Orerokpe Technical College that is under construction.

“The Ministry of Technical Education has met with the Ministry of Higher Education to transfer the project to the Ministry of Higher Education and that process would be completed by the end of this week”.

He noted that the Delta State University, Abraka, could not absorb all qualified Deltans who were seeking admission into it, adding that, it was for this reason that the state government decided to float three more universities simultaneously.

“Today, we are very proud that we have three new state universities plus the old one (DELSU), making it a total of four flourishing universities and they are still not enough.

“So, we need to create more campuses to address the educational needs of our people. Education is very fundamental to the successes of one’s life. I cherish education,” he added.

Governor Oborevwori disclosed that some of the projects in the Orerokpe Campus of the University of Science and Technology would be completed before the end of October, this year.

My life is under threat – Fresh Angle International Editor, Ebule alerts

Editor-In-Chief of Fresh Angle International, Ebule Anthony Metsese, has raised alarm over alleged recurring threats to his life as a result of controversial developments in Warri Kingdom.

Ebule, stated that the most recent of such threats, was connected to the incident that happened at Okere Community in Warri on Saturday March 2.

He explained: “As an indigene of Okere Community and a seasoned Mass Communicator, who understands and practice the concept of Social Responsibility Theory of the Media, I decided not to publish the event that happened in my beloved Okere Community on that fateful day. Shockingly, despite our (Me and other members of Fresh Angle International Editorial Team) decision to play down on what transpired at Okere, there have been series of warnings, directly or indirectly targeted at me (Ebule Anthony Metsese) insisting that if I publish any report regarding the incident, I will be severely dealt with.

“The threats, are not unconnected with the patronage Fresh Angle International gets from Chief Ayirimi Emami. Interestingly some persons in the quarters where the threats are coming from, occasionally patronize Fresh Angle International through proxies, whilst making remarks that impugn on the professional integrity of Fresh Angle International Newspaper in their private and social gatherings. A few others from the threat axis, have never bothered to patronize Fresh Angle International Newspaper, whenever they have need to do any form of publicity, rather they enjoy blackmail against Fresh Angle International and are on the trajectory of intimidating members of our Editorial Team, particular me, the Editor-In-Chief. I consider this a deliberate strategy to censor reports from this fast-growing Newspaper, enjoying increasing global appeal.

“I must add, Fresh Angle International Newspaper, was not established to serve the interest of any individual or ethnic nationality, but open to patronage from persons, institutions and corporate bodies across the world. Intimidation is not the right tool to win people’s support, rather constructive engagement is the civilized approach, particularly in a society constitutional democracy is being practiced. At this point in time, I will not mention the names of the prominent persons in Itsekiri Nation that are after my life, for committing no crime, but they should know that the security agencies and the media beyond the shores of Nigeria, will soon have their names documented, for posterity to judge.”

Call to Bar: Warri South Chairmanship Aspirant, Dr. Agbolaya congratulates Esimaje Awani Esq.

Foremost Chairmanship aspirant for Warri South Local Government top seat in the forthcoming 2024 Delta State Local Councils Election, Amb. Dr. Toyin Agbolaya JP has congratulated his co-contender for the Warri South Chairmanship seat, Barr. Esimaje Awani on the occasion of his call to the Nigeria Bar as a Solicitor and Advocate of the Supreme Court of Nigeria Wednesday March 6, 2024.

Dr. Agbolaya JP expressed delight for the success of Barr Awani at the law school , describing it as a plus to Warri Kingdom as his call to Bar will help add to the number of lawyers from the ethnic extraction and to assist those with legal challenges.

The frontline Warri South Council seat Boss said the resilient and commitment of Barr Esmaje Awani is a proof that the people can flourish in academics engagement and other things meaningful, he charged others to emulate him especially his ability to study and to display excellent academics prowess.

The Warri South Chairmanship aspirant, Dr. Agbolaya JP, While felicitating Barr. Esimaje Awani wished him a successful career as a legal practitioner.