Why we built Auditorium, Sports Centre in Edo State – Inter Atlas’ MD – Meshe declares

** Peter Dunia explains why they immortalised former EFCC Boss, Lamorde

Late former Chairman of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), retired Deputy Inspector General of Police, Ibrahim Lamorde, has been immortalised in Edo State.

An ultra-modern auditorium and outdoor sports centre built at Ogbona Secondary School, in Etsako Central Local Government Area of Edo State, was named Ibrahim Lamorde Hall.

A director in Inter-Atlas Synergy, Peter Omoh Dunia, hails from Ogbona community, in Etsako Central Local Government Area of Edo State.

The edifice was built by award-winnning pipelines security firm, Inter-Atlas Synergy Limited, chaired by Lamorde until his demise on May 25th, 2024.

One of the Executive Directors of the private security outfit, Mr. Peter Omoh Dunia, hails from the community.

The project was facilitated by Dunia, popularly known as Peter Black.

The event laced with pomp and pageantry, was witnessed by the cream-de-la-cream of the society, especially the representatives of former President Goodluck Jonathan, Edo State Governor, Mr. Godwin Obaseki, Deputy Governor of Edo State, Mr. Omobayo Godwins, who delivered his boss’ goodwill message, Minister of Niger Delta Affairs, Engineer Abubakar Momoh, Group Chief Executive Officer of the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPCL), Engineer Mele Kyari, South/South Zonal Chairman of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Chief Dan Orbih, elated family members of Ibrahim Lamorde led by Adamawa State Honourable Commissioner for Special Duties, Hon. Usman Lamorde, his Ministry of Education counterpart in Edo State, Dr. Joan Osa Oviawe, National President of the Host Comminities of Nigeria Producing Oil and Gas (HOSCON), Chief Style Tamaranebi

Other members of Lamorde family present at the event include the scion of Ibrahim Lamorde, Mr. Usman I.
Lamorde and another younger sibling of the late anti-graft czar, Dr. Suleiman Lamorde.

The team of Inter-Atlas Synergy Limited was led by the company’s Managing Director/Chief Executive Officer, Mr. Femi Meshe.

The security’s company’s Executive Director, Mr. Niyi Oginni, was also present at the epoch-making event.

The clerics were led to the event by the Catholic Archbishop of Auchi Diocese, His Lordship, Most Rev. Gabriel Dunia.

Captains of the oil and gas industry as well as top executives in the public and private sectors were not left out.

The traditional institutions from various towns in Etsako axis of Edo State and indeed all over the country, were fully represented at the occasion.

Specifically, HRM Jackson Aperelire Etokhana, Ogie Ahwianwu of Avhianwu Clan led the appreciative and joyous people of Etsako communities to the inauguration ceremony.

His Lordship, Most Rev. Gabriel Dunia, Bishop of Auchi Diocese.
Dignitaries, including Jonathan, Obaseki, Momoh, Kyari, Oviawe, in their goodwill messages hailed the board and management of Inter-Atlas Synergy Limited for being a responsible corporate citizen.

They urged all other corporate bodies to emulate the patriotic gesture of the private security firm.

In her goodwill message, the Chairperson of Ogbona Secondary School Management Board (SMB), Mrs. Joan Egwuonwu, also praised the Inter-Atlas, Synergy Limited, especially Dunia, adding that the “ultra-modern school auditorium and outdoor sports centre donated by Inter-Atlas Synergy Limited, courtesy of our respected board member, Peter Omoh Dunia Esq are the crowns of this board’s plethora of interventions.”

HRM Jackson Aperelire Etokhana also towed the same line with Egwuonwu, by hauling encomiums at Inter-Atlas Synergy and one of its Executive Director, Peter Omoh Dunia, whom he described as a ” valuable, public spirited and selfless personality, who has made unparalleled and far-reaching contributions to the upliftment and development of Avhianwu Clan, Etsakoland and their people.”

In his goodwill, Tamaranebi said, “I’m privileged to be here to witness this laudable project in Niger Delta host community today in Edo State. Permit me to use this medium as a clarion call to the Oil and Gas multi- Nationals, which has hide under Petroleum Industry Act (PIA) 2021, not to do the needful for our impoverished communities.

“Today Inter-Atlas Synergy Limited has displayed commitment in CSR to our communities and the Host community organization which we want to thank you for promise kept and promise delivered and we say there is brighter tomorrow and God Bless Inter Atlas, God bless Nigeria.”

The spokesman of Lamorde family, Dr. Suleiman Lamorde, expressed appreciation to the board and management of Inter-Atlas Synergy Limited for honouring and immortalising his older sibling.

The medical practitioner was particularly elated that the first attempt to immortalise his late brother, who hailed from Adamawa State in the North East geopolitical zone of the country came from Edo State in the South/South of the country.

“This development is heart-warming. It further confirmed that Nigeria is one and our oneness is not a fluke. The Lamorde family is extremely grateful to the management of Inter-Atlas Synergy Limited took the initiative to immortalised our brother. We are also heavily indebted to our brother, Mr. Peter Dunia, who has been extremely supportive to our family. With the immortalising of our brother in Ogbona Town, in Etsako, we have got a second home in Edo Stafe. We sincerely thank the people of Edo State, for this thoughtful gesture,” Lamorde added.

Meshe, in his speech said the the auditorium and outdoor sports centre was provided by Inter-Atlas Synergy Limited in line with the company’s “dedication to improving the quality of life in the host communities where we operate. Inter-Atlas Synergy Limited has instituted a program to undertake various infrastructure development projects through the Niger Delta.”

“We believed that the Ogbona Secondary School Ultra-modern Auditorium and Sports Facilities building, 2,000-seater auditorium and sporting facility named after our late Chairman, DIG Ibrahim Lamorde (rtd), will enhance both educational and civic activities in the entire Ogbona community, Etsako Central LGA, Edo State, spurring more of such contributions from other organisations to this community and others across the region.”

“It is our conviction that all International Oil Companies and Local Oil Companies (IOC/LOC) particularly, and all other stakeholders, should continue contributing and championing improved economic empowerment and interventions to significantly improve the livelihood of communities in the Niger Delta region. This is prime, long-term and sustainable measure for creating disincentive and dissuasion from engaging in illegal activities by a majority of perhaps hapless and misguided youths and people of the region, including the menace of crude oil theft and vandalism for which the good image of the region has been disproportionately tainted.”

“Finally, we are determined to continue promoting socio-economic and Infrastructural development in the communities where we operate and we are poised to do more in building strong collaboration with local stakeholders and contribute to the overall economic prosperity of our dear
nation.”

Dunia, who was moved to tears while presenting his address and tribute of Ibrahim Abdullahi Lamorde, described him as a ” dedicated Muslim, committed family man, who dearly cherished his family and a champion of communities.”

“From the philanthropic outreaches he sponsored non-stop in his native Mubi to the many other communities where he worked across the nation, securing a safe and flourishing community life was a priority to him. As Board Chairman of Inter-Atlas Synergy Limited and coming into the Oil and Gas Industrial security and project management space with operations in the Niger Delta region, he was appalled at the level of environmental degradation and deprivation suffered by many of the communities. He believed that their plight needed to be highlighted in the work of Inter-Atlas Synergy Limited and lasting solutions advocated for action.”

“Unfortunately, he passed away on the 25th of May, 2024. He left behind a legacy of lifetime service to God humanity, community and country. The Ogbona Community Secondary School Ultra-modern and Sports Centre in Estako Central LGA of Edo State is named in his honour and loving memory by Inter-Atlas by Synergy Limited, as company he led after his retirement from public service until his demise.”

Highlights of the ceremony include cultural displays by different groups in Etsakoland and formal inauguration of the auditorium and outdoor sports Centre by Archbishop Dunia and Representative of gbd Minister of Niger Delta Affairs, Engineer Okodugha Dauda Aluyah, who is the Special Assistant to the minister on Project Monitoring (South-South).

You deserved to be celebrated for your devoted, inspirational leadership- Oborevwori hails Agbor Mornach@47

Delta State Governor, Rt. Hon. Sheriff Oborevwori, has congratulated the Dein of Agbor, HRM Benjamin Ikenchukwu, Keagborekuzi 1, on his 47th birth anniversary.

Governor Oborevwori, in a statement by his Chief Press Secretary, Sir Festus Ahon, in Asaba, praised the Agbor monarch for his remarkable contributions to the development of his Kingdom, the state, and the nation.

The Governor noted that the Dein deserved to be celebrated at 47 for the devoted and inspired leadership module he had provided for the people of Agbor over the years.

Oborevwori said: “On behalf of the Government and people of Delta, I warmly felicitate with HRM Benjamin Ikenchukwu, Keagborekuzi I, CON, the Dein of Agbor Kingdom, on the occasion of his 47th birth anniversary on June 29.

“You have continued to lead your people with love and compassion as a revered king, and this has made you even more loved and respected by them and others even outside your kingdom.

“On your 47th birth anniversary, it is my prayer that the Almighty God will continue to enable you with health, wisdom and discernment to lead the customary business of your great kingdom, even as we anticipate your continuous invaluable contributions to the advancement of our beloved state and nation”.

No Restriction of Movement for Tomorrow’s Sanitation Exercise

In light of the 37th Edition of International Olympic Day, which will be celebrated on Saturday, June 29, 2024, at Rwang-Pam Stadium at 7:30am, we are pleased to announce that there will be no restriction of movement for everyone.

This international event is celebrated across the Federation and the FCT. As is tradition, this annual event commemorates World Olympic Day and aims to rejuvenate physical exercise in individuals, enhancing both physical and mental health as a means for stress management.

We encourage everyone to take this opportunity to clean their surroundings and business areas—not just because it is requested, but because it is important for our health and environment.

Join us in celebrating this significant day and embracing a healthier, more active lifestyle!

NB: Hope it will be applicable to every state as it ought to be.
No restriction of movement tomorrow please.

Amb. Agbolaya mourns passage of Jumi Odaji, describes it as shocking, devastating

Chieftain of the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, in Warri South Local Government Area and former Chairmanship aspirant, Amb. Dr. Toyin Orighomisan Agbolaya JP mourns passage of the Councellorship candidate for Bowen Ward 20, Hon. Jumi Odaji.

Hon. Jumi Odaji reportedly passed away today Friday June 28, 2024 at the wee hours of this morning, Dr. Agbolaya described the sudden death of the Councellorship candidate who represented Bowen Ward 20 in the immediate past Warri South Legislative Arm as shocking, devastating and unbelievable, praying God to be with the family.

Dr. Agbolaya on behalf of his political associates and supporters expressed deep condolences to the PDP Bowen Ward 20, Warri South Local Government and entire Delta State PDP for the irreplaceable loss of the Local Government lawmaker, Hon. Odaji, particularly at this time when the local government election is around the corner.

Just In: Crisis looms in Alagbabiri Community, Ewu clan over signing of Shell/SPDC contract MOU

**Two rival community leaders claimed the right to sign

**Duly elected Community Chairman, Ejetavwo allegedly chased out of community, speaks from hiding

**Warned of dire consequences if Blue Star Oil & Gas goes ahead to sign MOU with one group and forgo the other

By: Ella Akpa, Ughelli

The authentic Chairman of Alagbabiri Community, Ewu Clan, in Ughelli South Local Government Area of Delta State, Comrade Ejetavwo Fredrick, has warned Blue Star Oil & Gas Nigeria Limited, elders and the traditional ruler of Ewu Kingdom His Royal Majesty Clement Ikoro, to shelved the planned signing of the MOU in the interest of justice, peace and well-being of the community.

In a voice note made available to newsmen, the embattled Chairman, Comrade Ejetavwo Fredrick maintained that going ahead with the signing of the MOU when there is a court injunction barring the rival community President General Comrade Phillips Emuobosa, from being recognised, will not only be a blatant contempt of Court but an ignoble desecration of the temple of justice.

The community chairman who narrated how he was harassed and chased away from the community by Comrade Emuobosa and his cult backed executives because of a planned Shell/ SPDC contract awarded to Blue Star Oil & Gas Nigeria Limited to executive some projects in the community, a project which is about to commence in the community warned that if the signing of the MOU goes ahead as planned with the rival community leader Comrade Philips Emuobosa, that he alleged was retrained by court injunction from parading himself as a community President General pending the determination of a suit he instituted against him ( Philips Emuobosa and his excos) he Comrade Ejetavwo Frederick) cannot guarantee that there would be peace in the community.

He said: ” I was duly elected. It was not me but the community that said they didn’t want the office of President General. When the tussle started I followed the course of justice through judicial process. There is a court injuction to that effect. Just because I was notified on the signing of the MOU, I was chased out of the community along with my executives, and they go ahead to destroyed my properties worth millions of naira. And despite my sue for peace they wrote a petition against me in zone 5 just to harassed me and chase me away from the said project. Please, for the interest of peace and justice, I appeal to all relevant authority, security agency, critical stakeholders and all peace loving people to wade into this matter, and invite all the parties involved for a round table discussion to resolve the issue amicably. I also want to appeal to Blue Star Oil & Gas Nigeria Limited to as a matter of compulsion, pend all necessary arrangement for the interest of justice and peace. I am also calling on relevant authority and the security agency to protect my life and that of excos, and our families. ”

It should be recalled that issue like this led to the brutal murder of some gallant soldiers who were on their way to maintained peace and it could be a dishonour to their souls if another crisis escalate from the area..

Best Talent in Conjunction with Shino Sport & Kontinental Management Organizes Scouting Programme in Oyo

The ancient city of Ibadan, the Oyo State capital will witness a new phase of opportunities as leading Football giant, Best Talent Football Club in conjunction with Shino Sport and Kontinental Management is set to organize a megal Football Scouting programme.

The program according to the Media Coordinator, Sunday Agunbiade (Mr VAR) is aimed at discovering young talented players that will be guided by foreign Football scouts, coaches and instructors for immediate trials and thus providing opportunities for young footballers to showcase their skills and potentially kick-start their professional careers abroad

Mr VAR further hinted that the program will hold at the University of Ibadan Sports Complex (Awo) and it’s billed to commence on Thursday, 4th to Tuesday 9th July, 2024 @8am daily.

The program which has the endorsement of the Oyo State Football Association will have some guests . They are:

1.FIFA Licensed Agent (:Egon Jacobus from Kontinental management) that works with clubs in Europe ,Budapest ,Honved( Hungary),

b. Fk Wien (Austria)
c.Slavis Praque, Sparta Praque, Teplice. ( Czech Republic)

2. Yaya Fayama( FC Porto scout).

WUEDA Intensifies Ongoing De-Silting of Blocked Drains In Warri, Uvwie, Environs.

In continuation of its flood control efforts in its mandate areas, the Warri, Uvwie and Environs Special Area Devt Agency, WUEDA, has intensified the de-silting of blocked drains on many streets including Apala and Fani Kayode streets in Okumagba Layout of Warri, to open up the channels for free flow of rain water so as to avoid heavy flooding and its negative implications.

WUEDA’s engineers, led by Engr. Obruche Okeme who defied the heavy rains, were on ground to ensure that the de-silting exercise was thoroughly carried out towards achieving maximum results. The joints between gutters that were blocked by solid wastes and concrete were opened up, while entrances leading to residential premises and shops blocked with concrete, were all cleared to allow free flow of flood water.

Other areas being attended to include Ekpan towards the expressway, Ugborikoko and Refinery Road where WUEDA has embarked on an aggressive clean-up exercise by de-silting drains and evacuating the debris from the drainage channels, as well as sands and weeds from the sides and kerbs of the road.

Graders were used to scrape the sands and weeds from the road sides into waiting trucks; the weeds on the kerbs were also removed to give the road the face lift it deserved, in line with the MORE Agenda of Governor Sheriff Oborevwori.

The WUEDA DG, Hon. Godwin Ejinyere and his team of engineers were on ground to supervise the ongoing massive clean-up exercise that has lasted for about a week now since the public holidays, promising to replicate same in other parts of the mandate areas of the Agency.

The Director General of WUEDA said the exercise was the Agency’s ongoing efforts at de-flooding all flood-prone parts of the Metropolis. He said he had earlier led the technical team of WUEDA to ascertain the flooding situation in many areas, and discovered that some drains were badly blocked by wastes dumped by careless residents.

Prince Ejinyere said Governor Sheriff Oborevwori was fully prepared to take Warri, Effurun and their environs beyond their lost glories through the instrumentality of WUEDA, stressing that the Agency would not compromise on that mandate.

He disclosed the Agency’s plan to construct a storm water drainage channel from Apala Street through Peggy Hotel by Airport Road to link the Phase 3 of the Warri-Uvwie flood control project that had been awarded, to further de-flood the area.

Hon. Ejinyere urged residents of the area and other parts of the Oil City to watch over cleared drainages to ensure that nobody dropped wastes into them, to forestall repeated blocking of the drains.

He charged residents to support WUEDA’s flood control efforts by clearing the drains in front of their shops, houses, and offices, moreso, now that the Nigeria Centre for Disease Control, NCDC, has declared a cholera state of emergency in parts of Nigeria. The Agency’s flood control effort in its mandate areas continues.

Abia Warriors storm Lagos, confident of victory of President Federation Cup

Ambitious Abia Warriors became the first of the four finalists in the 2024 President Federation Cup grand finale to arrive in Lagos and Coach Bethel Orji has no doubt that his Umuahia giants will come good on Saturday at the Mobolaji Johnson Arena.

“We are here and we’re highly motivated. We are all elated. I thank God for the turn around in the fortunes of the team, and I am delighted to be playing my first Cup final as a coach,” Orji told newsmen n Lagos on Wednesday.

A great player and former Cup winner himself, Bethel Orji will be banking on the precision of forwards Samson Obi and Sunday Megwo when Abia Warriors confront the two-time champions by the Lagos Waterfront on Saturday evening.

“We are prepared for the game, physically, mentally and psychologically. The players are in high spirits; they are raring to go.”

Abia Warriors reached the men’s final of the President Federation Cup four days after ensuring they will play in the Nigeria Premier Football League for the 12th consecutive season, come next season.