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.

DSCHC Flags off Indigent Enrollee Adoption Initiative,IEAI, in Oshimili North

….As Hon. Esenwa Purchases Health Insurance for 200 Indigent Constituents

By: Pat Gbemudu

The Delta State Contributory Health Insurance Commission has flagged off the Indigent Enrollee Adoption Initiative at Ibusa, Oshimili North Local government.

At the event, the commission registered 200 persons whose health insurance were purchased by the member representing Oshimili North in the Delta State House of Assembly, Hon. Frank Esenwa.

The indigent enrollees were drawn from the various towns in the Local Government.

In a keynote address, the Director General and Chief Executive Officer of the Commission, Dr. Isaac Akpoveta said the event was part of ongoing efforts to enhance healthcare accessibility and inclusivity within communities in the state.

Dr. Akpoveta said with just 7,000 naira, anyone could purchase health insurance for indigent persons around them to access quality healthcare in any hospital of their choice throughout the year.
Describing Hon. Esenwa as a philanthropist per excellence, the DG said the gesture of the honorable member towards his constituents was an example of true leadership and compassion, even as he noted that Hon. Esenwa had set a record as the first person to purchase health insurance for 200 persons under the scheme in the state

Dr. Akpoveta said the Commission has made remarkable progress in fulfilling its mandate, especially with the implementation of various programmes, which has helped increase healthcare coverage and health outcomes of the people.

He mentioned the programmes to include the Equity Health plan, formal health plan, and the informal Health plan, as well as the Access to Finance Initiative for the hard to reach areas of the state, Tertiary Institution Social Health Insurance Program, TISHIP, for students and the Indigent Enrollee Adoption Initiative.

The DG said over 1,890,000 persons in Delta state have so far registered in the scheme, indicating the confidence of Deltans in the commission and its programmes, even as he reiterated the Commission’s commitment to expanding the reach and impact across the state.

He thanked Governor Sheriff Oborevwori for his continued political will and financial support to the commission, and urged stakeholders to continue to support initiatives aimed at expanding healthcare access for all residents of the state.

The Chairman of the Commission, Dr Austin Obidi in his earlier remarks, commended Hon. Esenwa for addressing the health needs of his constituents and urged other well meaning Deltans, including corporate organizations to take cue and lend a helping hand to the indigent around them, bearing in mind that health is wealth.

While saying that the insurance scheme and the upgrading of health facilities across the state, was a testament of the state government’s commitment to providing more health benefits for Deltans, Dr. Obidi urged the people to spread the good news to everyone around them.

The member representing Oshimili North in the state House of Assembly, and sponsor of the programme, Hon. Frank Esenwa, said upon hearing of the Indigent Enrollee Adoption Initiative, he decided to utilize the opportunity to reduce the health stress of his constituents, especially at a time where drugs were becoming more expensive, and the global economy was dwindling.

Hon. Esenwa recognized the role of Governor Ifeanyi Okowa in bringing health insurance into the state, describing it as laudable, while also calling on others to embrace the programme.

Some of the beneficiaries who spoke including a 67 year old physically challenged retiree who has been battling health challenges, thanked Hon. Esenwa for the gesture saying that they had never it so good.

Highpoint of the event was the conferment of Health Insurance Ambassador on Hon. Esenwa by the Commission.