Human Rights Group Urges Government to Formulate People-Oriented Policy

By Odeya Ogbetuo

The Citizens Rights Concern Enhancement Initiative has urged Government at all levels to formulate people-oriented policy to alleviate poverty and project policies that will enhance the human potentials to make life worth living in Nigeria.

This call was made by the Chairman of the Board of Trustees of Citizens Rights Concern Enhancement Initiative in collaboration with Value Rebirth Initiative, Ambassador, Pastor Edewor Egedegbe during the 2nd Annual Dialogue Day 2024 at Effurun, Delta State.

Ambassador Egedegbe said that the call became necessary as some government policies are not favourable to the majority of Nigerians, adding that their organization will continue to call on the government on their several policies that are not in tandem with the people who elected them.

According to him “When Government is formulating policies, they should do so with the interest of the citizens at heart. Section 14 of the 1999 Constitution of the Federal Republic of Nigeria states that, policy should be based on the principles of democracy and social justice as sovereignty belongs to the people of Nigeria from where government derives all its power and authority”

He posited that the constitution provides that the Government that harnesses the resources of the nation should promote national prosperity and efficient, dynamic and self-reliant economy as well control the nation in such a manner as to secure the maximum welfare, freedom of every citizen on the basis of social justice, opportunity and equity.

“We are a voice to the voiceless citizens of Nigeria. We are ready to engage the government at all levels to do the needful especially in respect to the high cost of living, that is biting the common citizens harshly and the corruption that has gotten to the zenith in Nigeria unabated with a plethora of agencies” he added.

Ambassador Egedegbe affirmed that the vision of the organization was based on rights and privileges of every citizens to be respected irrespective of tribe, religion, colour with the mission to enhance citizens capacity through training, public enlightenment campaigns, dialogue and also to work with other stakeholders to ensure probity and accountability in governance and society.

A lecture with the theme: ‘Delay Justice in Nigeria Judiciary-System, What can Be Done Differently’ was delivered by His Lordship, Hon. Justice A. O. Akpovi where he X-rayed the causes of delay in judicial procedure to include legal process, shortage of judges, too much reliance on investigation, correctional centres not bringing defendants to court, fear of victimization, lack of finances, insecurity, lack of infrastructure, inefficiency by court staff, strike by Judiciary staff, health challenge, delay tactics by lawyers, transfer of judges, pressure and intimidation of judges among others.

He proceeded to proffer solutions to the causes of delayed justice in Nigeria and how to improve on the judicial system in Nigeria.

A panel of discussants which includes Smart Edoge Esq. A. L Aikpokpo (Mrs.), Akeh Oyiborhoro Esq., Jessa O. Cynthia Esq. and Comrade Kelvin Ejumudo featured in the programme.

There were also goodwill messages from the representatives of security personnel, community leaders, youth representatives, women representatives, NBA, NUJ and other agencies.

Nigeria At 64: The Need for Change: Nigeria’s Path to Progress and Development

Nigeria, Africa’s most populous nation, stands at a crossroads, hindered by decades of stagnation and ineffective leadership. As the country celebrates its independence, it’s crucial to acknowledge the pressing need for a new trajectory. Nigeria faces numerous challenges, including economic struggles, with over 60% of its citizens living in multidimensional poverty, and inflation and unemployment rates skyrocketing. The country’s infrastructure is also in shambles, with epileptic electricity supply and frequent national grid collapses.

To move forward, Nigeria requires inclusive governance, empowering marginalized communities and ensuring representation. Youth-led initiatives can foster innovation and entrepreneurship, while gender equality can bridge gaps in education, economic opportunities, and political participation. Investing in human capital and technological advancement is also vital.

Breaking free from stagnation demands economic diversification through agriculture, technology, and manufacturing. Modernizing transportation, energy, and healthcare infrastructure is essential, as is good governance through institutional reforms and anti-corruption measures.

The status quo is unsustainable, and Nigeria’s future depends on collective action. Citizens must demand change, participate in politics, and hold leaders accountable. Leaders must prioritize national interests, demonstrate integrity, and drive reform. The international community should support Nigeria’s development through collaborative partnerships.

Nigeria’s progress and development require a paradigm shift. Embracing change, inclusivity, and accountability will unleash the nation’s potential. The time for transformation is now.

Also, Nigeria’s future hinges on change, and it’s alarming that the nation’s current state doesn’t reflect its supposed freedom, especially on its 64th Independence Day. The country cries out for youthful, visionary leadership, unencumbered by outdated ideologies.

As a consuming nation, Nigeria relies heavily on imports, with 90% of consumed goods being imported intact. The once-thriving oil sector now lies in shambles, a deliberate failure by leaders to create benefits for citizens.

Nigeria faces numerous challenges, including economic struggles, infrastructure decay, and leadership failure. Over 60% of Nigerians live in multidimensional poverty, with soaring inflation and unemployment. Electricity is epileptic, and the national grid has collapsed multiple times this year. Leaders have exploited and undermined peace, stability, and democracy.

To reclaim Nigeria’s potential, we must encourage inclusive governance, foster youth-led initiatives, promote gender equality, invest in education and innovation, and demand accountability from leaders. Empowering women and younger generations is crucial to breaking free from stagnation.

We need economic diversification through agriculture and technology, infrastructure development, good governance, and accountability. The time for change is now. Let’s unite to shape Nigeria’s narrative and secure a brighter future for generations to come..

Begoodogene@gmail.com.

Delta Primary School Collapse: Oborevwori mourns pupil who died in school building disintegration 

Delta State Governor, Rt. Hon. Sheriff Oborevwori has sent condolences to the family of a pupil who died in an unfortunate building collapse at Eghereka Primary School, Ewu Town in Ughelli South Local Government Area of the state.

Oborevwori’s commiseration was contained in a statement by his Chief Press Secretary, Sir Festus Ahon, who described the incident as most unfortunate.

He said: “We have just received a report of an unfortunate incident of the collapse of a block of six classrooms without a roof, which has not been in use for over a decade at Eghereka Primary School, Ewu Town, in Ughelli South Local Government Area of the state.

According to reports, the dilapidated building collapsed under the heavy rain, whereby a primary 2 pupil, Ojiyovwin Salvation, unfortunately lost his life, while three others were injured.

“The Governor commiserates with the family of the deceased pupil, the management and staff of the school as well as other pupils injured in the unfortunate incident”.

While commending prompt efforts that led to the quick rescue of the injured pupils, Governor Oborevwori said the Local Government Council Chairman, Dr Lucky Avweromre has visited the scene with a view to providing necessary support to the surviving victims of the building collapse and also visited family of the deceased pupil.

He stated that words were inadequate to fully comfort the grieving family over their sad loss and prayed that God Almighty would grant the families, the school, and the community the fortitude to bear the irreparable loss, and that God’s consoling presence would comfort them in these trying times.

Why Boyloaf, Gbaboyor are after Tompolo, Otuaro

**Gbaboyor seeks reinstatement after sack

Fresh details have emerged over how an ally of former militant in the Niger Delta, Ebokabowei Victor-Ben, alias Boyloaf, Jude Gbaboyor, has subjected High Chief Government Ekpemupolo, alias Tompolo and the Coordinator of the Presidential Amnesty Programme, Dr. Dennis Brutu Otuaro, PhD, to media attacks.

Findings showed that Gbaboyor, who was acting the scripts of his boss – Boyloaf, was unhappy that it was no longer business as usual for himself and his benefactor at the Amnesty Office with Otuaro in the saddle as the head.

It was gathered that Boyloaf and his attack dog took on Tompolo as they failed to prevail on him to persuade Otuaro to do their biddings.

It was gathered that Boyloaf and Gbaboyor had sent emissaries to Tompolo, moment after Otuaro was appointed by President Bola Ahmed Tinubu to present a list of demands and pleaded with the leader of the ex-agitators in the Niger Delta to prevail on Otuaro to accede to their inordinate requests.

According to our sources, Tompolo rubbufed Boyloaf and Gbaboyor requests when he discovered that they were antithetical and detrimental to the overall good and development of the Niger Delta.

He emphatically told Boyloaf that he could not persuade Otuaro to engage in illegality.

Tompolo was said to have added that the over all interest and wellbeing of the Niger Delta could not be sacrificed on the altar of parochial interests of some individuals.

Top on the list of the demand was the reinstatement of Gbaboyor, who was sacked by one of Otuaro’s predecessors, Gen. Barry Ndiomu (rtd.) for official misconduct.

Other demands bothered on the proposals to Otuaro to preserve some of their shady deals ongoing in the Amnesty Office, before his appointment, with Boyloaf and Gbaboyor, as part of nefarious deals.

One of our sources said, “Since Dr. Dennis Otuaro came in as Amnesty program administrator few months ago , notorious sea pirate, Boyloaf with his gang of idiotic militants parading themselves as Niger Delta stakeholders ,have practically lost sleep.”

“Their anger and frustration is because it is no longer business as usual under the leadership of Owelle Chief Dennis Otuaro.
All manners of frauds perpetuated over the years by Boyloaf and other racketeers, including Jude Gbaboyor,making these bunch of illiterates to smile to bank in tune of millions of naira every month, under the previous administrators, were instantly put to an end by Dr. Dennis Otuaro.

“Dr. Dennis Otuaro objected to their anti- Niger Delta tendencies,by blocking all loopholes for the betterment of amnesty beneficiaries. Expectedly, bitterness enveloped them because of the arrival of a new Sheriff, who brook no nonsense in the Amnesty Office.”

“With Dr. Dennis Otuaro in charge, the era of free money from Amnesty Office to be used in sleeping with prostitutes at high profile Transcorp hotel in Abuja, was gone.”

“The marijuana addicted Jude Gbaboyor has not adjusted to the reality that free money from Amnesty office is no longer available to him and his pay master. Naturally, anger and frustration set in.”

“High Chief Government Ekpemupolo, alias Tompolo, who ordinarily had no business in the Amnesty Office, was dragged into the foray because he refused to prevail on Dr. Dennis Otuaro, to look the other way while they perpetuate frauds inimical to the general wellbeing of the region.”

“You know that one thing Chief Tompolo will not tolerate is any proposal or idea that would jeopardise the wellbeing of the Niger Delta in general. So when Boyloaf and Gbaboyor emissaries persuaded him to talk to Dr. Dennis Otuaro to key into dubious deals in the Amnesty Office, he pointedly refused to do so. That is why his name was being dragged into the media by Boyloaf and his accomplice ,” one of the sources, stated.

As Boyloaf and Gbaboyor found Tompolo and Otuaro as hard nut to crack, aggrieved initiated series of threat messages to Otuaro to intimidate him to submit to their unpatriotic antics.

Obviously frustrated Gbaboyor listed some course of action to compel the strong-willed Otuaro to surrender.

Part of his planned action was a threat to cause an open letter to be written President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, alleging exclusion of chieftains of All Progressives Congress (APC) as beneficiaries of the Amnesty initiatives.

One of the messages sneaked into the media.

Gbaboyor in a long WhatsApp message to the Amnesty boss, stated:

*Chief Dr. Dennis Burutu Otuaro, I understand your sentiments regarding your desire not to have me working alongside you in the office, and I respect that.

*However, we have our own APC leader and a brother from my Local Government Area who holds a significant position as the Amnesty Boss. As faithful members of the APC, I and others feel completely neglected, which seems unjust.

*As a participant in the Niger Delta struggle and an APC leader in Warri South-West, I find it troubling that we are receiving unfair treatment while one of our own is in office.

*It is as if I am surrounded by an ocean while soap is in my eyes; you cannot simply abandon us like this; it is not fair, Chief. Dr. Dennis Otuaro

*While it is clear you might not want me in the office, I believe it’s essential to keep us involved, as you are more aware of the situation.

*I will advocate as a member of our party and member of the struggle, especially since it seems you have decided to completely abandon us.

*I am being forthright with you, which is why I am sending this message—to ensure that you cannot claim ignorance of my concerns in the future.

*I intend to raise this issue in a broader APC forum to discuss how I have been overlooked by my own brother in charge of the Amnesty office and to explore possible solutions.

*If no action is taken, I will draft an open letter to the Presidency and publish it in a national daily, addressing how we have been neglected despite our hard work within the party, especially with you in this office.

*Please understand that I am a straightforward person who values honesty and is willing to collaborate in any way possible, which I believe should not be difficult for you.

*Thank you, and God bless.
I am Engr. Jude Gbaboyor Akpodubakaye.”

It was gathered that Gbaboyor resulted in media attacks against Tompolo and Otuaro when he discovered that the subtle threat could not achieve results as the duo were adamant.

Dakkada Football Club Appoints Etuk as New Head Coach

Dakada Football Club of Akwa Ibom State says they are delighted to announce the appointment of Mr Emmanuel Ntuk as its new Head Coach.

Until this appointment, Mr Ntuk was the Head Coach of Ibom Youth Football Club.

According to a Press release by the Uyo based club Thursday October 3, 2024, it stated thus: “The Uyo-born tactician is returning on a second stint at our club having previously served as Technical Adviser of Akwa Starlets.

“As we used to be known. He also previously worked as Head Coach/CEO of Greater Tomorrow Academy, Police Machine and Emlo FC, Uyo.

“We wish him tremendous success on his new assignment”.they noted.

Take advantage of your Contact to better lots of members in Journalism profession- Veteran Journalist, Asiwaju tells NUJ

A Veteran Journalist and Philanthropist, Comrade Asiwaju Sola Adebayo has charged members of Nigeria Union of Journalists, NUJ Warri Correspondents’ Chapel to use individual’s contacts to better lots of members in the journalism profession just as sued for more unity, co-operation to attain speedy growth in life.

Comrade Adebayo disclosed on Tuesday when members of Nigeria Union of Journalists Warri Correspondents’ Chapel hosted him at Peb Global Hotel,.Jeddo, Delta State.
According to him, whatever the contact a Journalist has, he should exploit it to favour members just as he charged members to work with that person to achieve the such purpose instead of envying such a person.His words: “‘if you have contact with any person, being the Police, Navy, Army, even the Governor, use such contact to better the lots of other members.

Adebayo who said he was motivated into the profession by the late elder brother who was a Journalist said when he came to Warri, he came with different approach of Journalism as he does not believe in collecting money from a client as such money can only solve immediate problems rather, he would want the client to avail him with the opportunity to benefit more by way of contract execution to gain more from the person.

According to him, not necessarily he does not like money but the stipend of N10,000 or N20,000 can not solve basic life problems.

His words:” l came to Warri with different approach to Journalism not that l am better than every one. If l write a story for you and you offer me money, l will say ‘no’, leave this money, can’t l do supply in your company? The person would say, as a Journalist, what are you doing with a supply? Eventually, l would do the supply. This is how l was able to supply in NBTC and others in Warri.”

The Journalist who was flanked with his entourage among whom are his wife,son and friends, said members should stop gossip, backbiting and work together to better the lots of all. Comrade Adebayo who expressed joy for hosting said he felt he not has done enough to warrant the hosting and encomium poured on him just as he promised he would always identify with the Union because it is the profession that made him who he is today in life. According to him, he would use his contact to ensure that Warri Correspondents’ Chapel has welfare scheme where members’ challenges can be solved just as he said, modalities are in place for the Union to have a befitting permanent Press Centre in Warri.

On her part, his wife, Mrs Asiwaju corroborated the husband by suing for love for one another in the Union. She charged Journalists to believe in God to achieve success in life. She said:”:if you have good heart towards your neighbours, and believe in God, you will succeed in life”
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Earlier in his welcome address,.the Chairman, Nigeria Union of Journalists Warri Correspondents’ Chapel, Comrade Victor Okpomor expressed gratitude over what Comrade Asiwaju has done for advancing Journalism professesion in Warri, Delta in particular and Nigeria at large. The Chairman thanked Comrade Asiwaju to have helped members of Warri Correspondents’ Chapel in one or the other. His words:”it is day set aside to honour our own – a veteran Journalist and Philanthropist, Asiwaju Sola Adebayo. He has done immeasurably in advancing our noble profession Journalism – not only in Warri, Delta but across the country…it is on record that he has always lend helping hands psychologically, physically,. financially, morally and otherwise to our members and chapel as a group…”

Comrade Okpomor prayed God to bless him with good health and provide for him to enable him do more for the people.He said:” l pray God to continue to bless you beyond your expectations to successfully drive this scheme that you have initiated”.

Members of Nigeria Union of Journalists both Warri Correspondents’ Chapel and State Council among whom are: Elder Emmanuel Ogoigbe, Comrade Gbenga Ahmed, Comrade Barr.Akpokona Omafuaire, the State Council Chairman, Comrade Churhill Oyowe, the Vice Chairman, Comrade Felix Ekwu, the immediate past Chairman of the State Council, Comrade Michael Ikeogwu poured encomium on Veteran Journalist, Asiwaju for his good for humanity over the years just as they urged him to keep the flag flying in this regard.

The climax of the event was the presentation of awards of recognition and frame of his picture amid excitement.

Group Knocks Sara-igbe Over His Attempt To Malign NNPCL Boss, Kyari

**Calls On Nigeria Police, DSS to Go After Him For Threatening Peace In Niger Delta Region

A Kaduna based group, the Northern Action Alliance, on Tuesday rained heavy knocks on Chief Anabs Sara-Igbe over his attempt to malign Engr. Mele Kyari, the Group Chief Executive Officer of the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPCL).

The Group in a Press Statement signed by
SAMBALI SHEKARAU (National Coordinator) and ISMA’ILA DAN KAKA (National Secretary), they implored the Nigeria Police and DSS to go after Chief Sara-Igbe, adding that it was time two high-ranking NNPCL officials,Oritsemeyiwa and Umar Ajiya to allow Mele Kyari to be.

They wrote that; “In a brazen display of arrogance and deceit, Chief Anabs Sara-Igbe, a self-proclaimed advocate for the Niger Delta, unleashed a vicious smear campaign against Mele Kyari, the Group Chief Executive Officer of the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPCL).The Kalabari born backwater activist’s vitriolic barrage – fueled by his sponsors vested interests, aimed to tarnish Mele Kyari’s exemplary record of service and undermine the progress achieved under his sterling leadership in the oil and gas sector.
Beneath Sara-Igbe pretentious façade of self righteousness, lies a dubious web of ulterior motives, ego trips and charlatanism”.

According to the group in his Kalabari native land, he is known to be a one man riot squad, adding that his claim of leading a group in the Niger Delta is spurious and a complete sham. “Igbe has no group except the phantom one with which he comes to make to public to make noise now and then – for who hires him.
Knowing Sara-Igbe for what he is, we won’t join issues with him, except to set the records straight on his TV tantrums.This publication is therefore meant to unravels the lifestyle of an aging racketeer, whose stock in trade is play to the gallery. And get paid by anyone – for his cheap talks”.

They said that his malicious campaign directed at the NNPCL’s GCEO holds no foundation, saying “he is merely an architect of empty noise – in fact a bag of wind, that is not be taken serious”.

“What role did he play in the days of youths uprising in the Niger Delta? He was a much younger person 20 years ago. When names are mentioned of those who stood for civil rights and resource control, his shadow is not even seen. Is it at the peak of his declining years that he can do something”, they said.

“Anabs Sara-Igbe, is an opportunist and serial destabilizer. Only gullible young people listening to his high flown, grandiose comments on TV may get carried away, but not the discerning. His self-proclaimed leadership of the South/South Elder’s Forum is a charade”, the group added.

They also said that; “He is the sole founder, member and only beneficiary of the phantom organization. Which merely serves as a vehicle for extortion and coercion, and for exploiting vulnerable individuals and entities, who want to avoid his cheap blackmail and threats.
Mele Kyari, a distinguished public servant, and Sara-Igbe’s latest target for unjust vilification and slander, is self-serving”.

The Group said that; “In his recent media appearance sponsored by Mele Kyari colleagues at the NNPCL, especially the Executive Vice President, Upstream, Oritsemeyiwa Eyesan and Group Financial Officer, Umar Ajiya, Sara-Igbe displayed profound ignorance of the nation’s oil and gas sector – resulting in his propagation of absolute falsehoods and misinformation”.

They pointed out that his claim that the Warri and Port Harcourt Refineries were operational before Mele Kyari ordered their routine maintenance and shutdown is grossly inaccurate and noted that; “Industry experts recognize the mandatory five years maintenance cycle for refineries – which renders Sara-Igbe’s allegations worthless and inconsequential”.

They said that Sara-Igbe’s threats to instigate chaos in the Niger Delta if Mele Kyari is retained in office beyond January 2025 gives cause of concerns and worry, saying that even if Kyari retires at 60, the onus rests with Mr. President to re-engage him if he so desires.

The Northern Action Alliance urged that the Inspector General of Police (IGP), the Department of Security Services and the Nigerian Army cause investigations into Sara-Igbe’s garrulous statements.

Here Is The Full Press Statement By The Group:

In a brazen display of arrogance and deceit, Chief Anabs Sara-Igbe, a self-proclaimed advocate for the Niger Delta, unleashed a vicious smear campaign against Mele Kyari, the Group Chief Executive Officer of the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPCL).

The Kalabari born backwater activist’s vitriolic barrage – fueled by his sponsors vested interests, aimed to tarnish Mele Kyari’s exemplary record of service and undermine the progress achieved under his sterling leadership in the oil and gas sector.

Beneath Sara-Igbe pretentious façade of self righteousness, lies a dubious web of ulterior motives, ego trips and charlatanism.

In his Kalabari native land, he is known to be a one man riot squad. His claim of leading a group in the Niger Delta is spurious and a complete sham. Igbe has no group except the phantom one with which he comes to make to public to make noise now and then – for who hires him.

Knowing Sara-Igbe for what he is, we won’t join issues with him, except to set the records straight on his TV tantrums.

This publication is therefore meant to unravels the lifestyle of an aging racketeer, whose stock in trade is play to the gallery. And get paid by anyone – for his cheap talks.

His malicious campaign directed at the NNPCL’s GCEO holds no foundation. He is merely an architect of empty noise – in fact a bag of wind, that is not be taken serious.

What role did he play in the days of youths uprising in the Niger Delta? He was a much younger person 20 years ago. When names are mentioned of those who stood for civil rights and resource control, his shadow is not even seen. Is it at the peak of his declining years that he can do something?

Anabs Sara-Igbe, is an opportunist and serial destabilizer. Only gullible young people listening to his high flown, grandiose comments on TV may get carried away, but not the discerning.

His self-proclaimed leadership of the South/South Elder’s Forum is a charade.

He is the sole founder, member and only beneficiary of the phantom organization. Which merely serves as a vehicle for extortion and coercion, and for exploiting vulnerable individuals and entities, who want to avoid his cheap blackmail and threats.

Mele Kyari, a distinguished public servant, and Sara-Igbe’s latest target for unjust vilification and slander, is self-serving.

In his recent media appearance sponsored by Mele Kyari colleagues at the NNPCL, especially the Executive Vice President, Upstream, Oritsemeyiwa Eyesan and Group Financial Officer, Umar Ajiya, Sara-Igbe displayed profound ignorance of the nation’s oil and gas sector – resulting in his propagation of absolute falsehoods and misinformation.

His claim that the Warri and Port Harcourt Refineries were operational before Mele Kyari ordered their routine maintenance and shutdown is grossly inaccurate. Industry experts recognize the mandatory five years maintenance cycle for refineries – which renders Sara-Igbe’s allegations worthless and inconsequential.

Without much ado, it is on record that Mele Kyari’s timely intervention prevented catastrophic failure of the nation’s oil industry – ensuring a circle of optimal performance.

Sara-Igbe alleged that Mele Kyari misled President Bola Ahmed Tinubu GCFR on fuel subsidy removal – it is spurious and unfounded.

President Tinubu’s stance on subsidy removal, which all presidential aspirants also adopted in the 2023 elections, was unequivocal, during his campaign rounds across the country and it was also included in his inaugural address.

He had no contact with Mele Kyari before his inauguration of 29th May 2023.

Sara-Igbe’s lack of comprehension of the petroleum industry made him utter series of blunders, as he was poorly tutored by his sponsors.

Within the confines of the NNPCL, it is no secret that the duo of Mrs. Oritsemeyiwa Eyesan and Engr. Umar Ajiya – both high-ranking NNPCL officials, orchestrated the media onslaught against Mele Kyari.

Aside envy and desperation, their motive is to oust Mele Kyari, despite his unwavering commitment to the President Tinubu’s administration, especially in the oil and gas industry.

The TV appearance of Sara-Igbe was at the behest Mrs. Eyesan, a native Delta State, who supposedly would be the beneficiary if Mele Kyari is harassed out of office, while Engr. Ajiya was also in the shadow if President Tinubu is disposed to appoint a northerner after Mele Kyari might have been disgraced out of office.

That was what Sara-Igbe advocacy outing was all about.

Sara-Igbe’s threats to instigate chaos in the Niger Delta if Mele Kyari is retained in office beyond January 2025 gives cause of concerns and worry. Even if Kyari retires at 60, the onus rests with Mr. President to re-engage him if he so desires.

It is unbecoming for an ordinary citizen to issue threats to the President of the Federal Republic of Nigeria. It is an aberration.

Sara-Igbe audaciousness deserves investigation by the nations security agencies.

His sabre rattling and chest thumping shouldn’t be swept under the carpet as idle talk.

He now probably owns a private army. This demands security verification. The nation’s oil assets domiciled in the Niger Delta shouldn’t be carelessly threatened.

Consequent on the foregoing, the Northern Action Alliance urged that the Inspector General of Police (IGP), the Department of Security Services and the Nigerian Army cause investigations into Sara-Igbe’s garrulous statements.

A stitch in time saves nine.

Murderers are not usually identified with bulging biceps and fist. A psychopath often sees through his intentions, so could Sara-Igbe.

His boasting of unleashing collateral damage on the nation’s oil assets must not to be taken lightly. He must go through both security and mental assessments.

Contingent on the above, The Northern Action Alliance reposes absolute confidence on Mele Kyari, and therefore endorses him, in recognition of his transformative initiatives and reforms that have restored transparency and accountability to NNPCL.

Signed:
Sambali Shekarau
NATIONAL COORDINATOR

Isma’ila Dan Kaka
NATIONAL SECRETARY

Nigeria’s 64th Independence: FG should give hope to citizens to be more dedicated- Dr. Agbolaya

By: Celestine Ukah 

The Special Adviser to Governor Sheriff Oborevwori on Community Development, Amb. Dr. Toyin Orighomisan Agbolaya JP says the Federal Government of Nigeria should give hope to citizens to be more dedicated-to nationhood.

Dr. Agbolaya who was speaking Tuesday October 1, 2024 on Nigeria’s independence asserted that if the federal government restore citizens faith especially in the rule of law Democratic stay and its norms will always be sustained at all times irrespective of the economic hardships in the country.

The Delta State Community leader and political strategist maintained that celebrating independence of Nigeria would be sweeter if the government at the centre allow people friendly policies that impact on the lives of the citizens positively.

Dr. Agbolaya is however hopeful that greater Nigeria with strong economic and people oriented government would be possible going forward, he commended Governor Sheriff Oborevwori for his transparent and even development of Delta State.

He congratulated Delta State and Nigerians as they celebrate the 64th Independence of Nigeria as a country, expressing deep optimism that Nigeria will bounce back better and stronger.