From left: Chief Stephen Dolor, Barr. Alex Gbiwen, Hon. Chief Thomas Ereyitomi, Tony Akoma & Oritsemoyogbemi Mene
By: Celestine Ukah
From left: Chief Stephen Dolor, Barr. Alex Gbiwen, Hon. Chief Thomas Ereyitomi, Tony Akoma. Seth Doupregha & Oritsemoyogbemi Mene
*Vote all PDP candidates in 2023- Ereyitomi charges constituents
The reelection bid of the Member Representing Warri Federal Constituency at the House of Representatives and candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, Hon. Chief Dr. Thomas Ereyitomi received a boost as his Legislative Aides donated campaign materials to the campaign team for 2023 election.
The donation which was done recently by the Aides of the Warri Federal lawmaker to appreciate him for his legislative sagacity and fatherly role displayed in representing Warri federal constituency at the Green Chamber as well show him solidarity support for his second term bid.
Senior Legislative Aide to Hon. Chief Thomas Ereyitomi, Barr. Alex Gbiwen, said they have gathered to show appreciation, love and support to their Boss in the forthcoming general election, hence they put their little resources together to donate the campaign materials which comprises of TShirts, Polo and caps.
According to Barr. Gbiwen who spoke on behalf of the legislative Aides during the presentation assured Chief Ereyitomi of his colleagues readiness to mobilise voters for the Rep member to return to the National Assembly in 2023.
While responding elated Chief Thomas Ereyitomi , Warri Federal Constituency House of Reps PDP Candidate, commended his Legislative Aides for their show of love and support, he charged them to work hard in mobilising others to cast their vote for all PDP candidates in the 2023 poll, adding that PDP has the best blue print to return Nigeria to its past glory.
The Senator Representing Anambra North Senatorial District at the National Assembly, Senator Stella Oduah says Eight LGAs in Anambra state and several communities have been submerged as well as 170 deaths recorded in the ongoing flood ravaging some parts of the state.
Senator Oduah made this disclosure at the Senate plenary Thursday October 13, 2022 during call for urgent intervention for flood victims in Anambra especially in the riverine areas and other parts of the country under urgent public importance motion moved at the Red Chamber.
It would be recall that Anambra is having 21 local government areas of which Eight of them currently have most of their communities under water, as a result of flood. Though most of them are not strangers to water, as they are mostly referred to as the riverine areas of Anambra State, residents of the areas are already used to water, and have nothing to fear about it. They are mostly fishermen, and are conversant with water.
The 2012 flood can be said to be one of the most devastating, but an elder in Omor community of Ayamelum, LGA Mr Sunday Ibe during an interview with our correspondent that year had said: “We are not afraid of water, infact, the farmers and fishermen among us practically live in water, as most of them prefer to live in farm settlements, where they farm and fish, only coming into the communities when their products are due for sale, or at weekend.
Meanwhile, in Anaku, the Local Government Headquarters of Ayamelum Local Government Area, flood submerged the entire secretariat, while motorists, residents and visitors to the area were also reportedly trapped, as there was no access way back to town.
Mr. Paul Nwauba, one of those trapped, said that the flood was an annual occurrence that needed permanent solution. He also called for assistance in the form of boats to rescue trapped people. “We have been experiencing such but it is worse now as it has submerged the Onitsha/Ayamelum road, thereby trapping those at the Local Government Area, especially Anaku. The Ezu river has been submerged too, and the river covered by flood, thereby making it impassable for travellers and residents,” he stressed.
From left: Sir Richard Odibo, Chief Sir Sam Odjoji, Amb. Gloria Adebiyi &Chief Dr. Fidelis Adaka
A Cross Section AJP members with Sir Richard Odibo
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.
I Hon. Chief Dr. Thomas Ereyitomi JP, Member Representing Warri Federal Constituency at Federal House of Representatives Abuja
Heartily Felicitate with Itsekiri Nation, Nigerians and with my King, His Majesty, Ogaime Atuwatse III, The Olu of Warri on his conferment of National Honour As the Commander of the Order of the Federal Republic (CFR) Tuesday October 11, 2022, by President, Muhammadu Buhari, GCFR.
Ogiame, this is a well deserved award. You have shown light to the people and your reign has brought peace and positive development to Warri Kingdom.
On behalf of my family and the good people of Warri Federal constituency, I congratulate His Majesty Ogiame Atuwatse III (CFR) for yet another milestone achievement.
The All Progressives Congress APC in Warri South has inaugurated its campaign organization for Dr. Michael Eyituoyo Merogun Candidate APC Warri South Constituency 1 Seat Delta State House of Assembly in the forthcoming 2023 poll.
While inaugurating the Dr. Michael Merogun Eyituoyo campaign organization, MEMCO, Sunday October 9 2022 at Ugbuwangue, Warri, Delta State, by the APC Delta South Senatorial District Chairman, Mr. Austin Oribioye, expressed readiness and optimistic of victory for the APC from bottom to top in all candidates contesting in the general elections in February and March 2023 respectively.
The Dr. Michael Eyituoyo Merogun Campaign Organization is a 14 member campaign team with addition of 14 member from the six federal Wards in Warri South Constituency 1 and with ward coordinators and coordinators.
Mr. Oribioye charged the newly inaugurated campaign council members to serve diligently and remain goal oriented for victory at the polls for all APC candidate, noting that for the past years of the constituency from the member in the Delta State House of Assembly Dr. Augustine Uroye has failed woefully has nothing to show as a state Assembly lawmaker.
“He has embarked upon empowering only few of his cronies, he Uroye has no bill to show nothing. It is time for Dr. Merogun to takeover for super and vibrant youthful representation in Delta Assembly Warri South Constituency 1, please work for his victory for victory is sure”.
Chairman of APC in Warri South, Mr. Mario Owumi, commended members of APC for their solidarity support , he charged the MEMCO campaign organization to have deep commitment, devoted and focus even prayerfully as APC in Warri have been having good results , wants result translated into absolute successes at the election for 5/5 for all candidates of APC.
Mr. Owumi urged the campaign organization and members of the party to push the campaign message to the grassroot and canvass for votes at the ward to unit levels, noting that the party is having brighter chance for victory in the 2023 poll from presidential candidate Bola Ahmed Tinubu-Shetima ticket, Governorship Senator Ovie Omo-Agege Senatorial and down to House of Assembly Warri South Constituency 1 Seat Dr. Merogun.
Delta South Senatorial Coordinator for Tinubu/ Omo-Agege, Prince Yemi Emiko in his goodwill message said “We must deliver all our candidates in the election, our Governorship Candidate Deputy Senate President Ovie Omo-Agege is ready to embark on visiting all Wards in Warri and to get first hand need of the people.
APC candidate for Warri South 1 Seat in the Delta Assembly, Dr. Michael Eyituoyo Merogun, while appreciating the people for their support, promised to attract empowerment of the people, provide Security and Development of the constituency if elected to represent in the state Assembly.
Dr.Merogun appealed to the constituents and eligible voters to come out and vote for him and other APC candidates during the elections as their votes count, he assured of providing electricity , Water , good road and attract government presence to the constituency which according to him is very rich in natural resources and human resources.
The Warri South 1 Assembly candidate congratulated the campaign organization and urged them to work as a team in order to achieve the needed result to transformed victory.
Director – General of Delta APC Youth Campaign Directorate, Prince Stanley Emiko expressed delight that the party will clinch the seats for their candidates with hardwork in the forthcoming election in 2023.
While responding on behalf of the inaugurated campaign team, Director General, DG, Mr. Frank Uromieyaghan assured the party for the confidence reposed in them , he promised to work with his team members in conquering, according to him, “now that Senator Omo-Agege and our youngest candidate Dr. Merogun is on the ballot for 2023 it is better time for our winning,
“Warri people like you, they will deliver you the people are behind you”.
Other members of the campaign organization are: Barr. Raymond- Deputy Director General, Prince Jercy Kpogho- Campaign Secretary, Prince Diden- Contact and Mobilization, Media and Publicity,- Mr. Toju Younggreen, Okotie Omamofe, Eworitse Amorighoye, Yemi Otuedon, Gbubemi Awala, Mrs. Tsaye Mene. Special Interest- Wasiu Gbadamasi, Research Planning and Statistics- Peter Ete Eyisan, Security and Intelligence- Mr. Ambrose Mark, Youth Mobilization- Mr. Alex Owhe, Women Mobilization- Rolex Omamogho, Mr. Duris Orugboh- Transport & logistics. Finance and Budgeting-Mrs. Ebietoma Evelyn, and Shedrack Ejeye-Welfare
While the six wards coordinators and Coordinators include: Mr. John Awala -Obodo/Omadino, Mr. Aaron Ode-Itsekiri , Ogunu/Ekurede-Urhobo- Barr. Joseph’ Agboire, Ugbuwangue/Ekurede- Mr. Daniel Oyibo, G.R.A, Mr. Edwin Ighalo and Bowen- Mr. Emiko Tseke
Others are Quincy Onuwaje, Israel Sunday, Macaulay Oboh, Okorodudu Tunde, Mrs. Alemanor, Emeka Okposhini and Onoriode Igbigbi.
Some APC chieftains present include Candidate APC Warri South 2 Chief Obire, Hon. Anthony Alapala candidate APC Burutu 1, Pa. John Izuagie. Mr. Eyantse, and Prince Egbedule Yonwuren
From Right : Hon. Val Arayinka, Delta State PDP Deputy Chairman, Olorogun (Barr) Kingsley Esiso, Delta State PDP Chairman, Rt.Hon Sheriff Oborevwori Speaker, Delta State House of Assembly and state PDP Governorship candidate with his wife, Mrs Tobore Oborevwori and Sir Monday Onyeme, Delta state PDP Deputy Governorship Candidate at the People’s Democratic Party (PDP) Presidential Campaign Flag-off in Akwa-Ibom International Stadium in Uyo, on Monday, October 10th, 2022
The Delta State PDP Governorship Candidate, Rt Hon Sheriff Oborevwori has said that the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) was coming on a rescue mission after eight years failure of the ruling All Progressive Congress (APC).
Speaking to newsmen at the Nest of Champions Stadium, Uyo, Akwa Ibom State at the Official Flag-Off of the 2022/23 Presidential Campaigns of the PDP, Rt Hon Oborevwori said that Nigerians cannot afford to return the APC back to power again, hence the PDP was coming on a rescue mission to salvage the bad situation plunged the country into by APC since 2015.
In his words; “PDP has ruled this country before, and when they ruled this country, they did very well. APC came with their lies and today the country has failed under the party”.
The Speaker who is also the National Deputy Chairman of the Conference of Speakers of State Legislatures of Nigeria added that; “You can see that there is insecurity, the economy has collapsed and we need to rescue this country.”
State governors should be blamed for their neglect to floods warnings affecting communities in their various States in Nigeria.
This declaration was made by the Director General , Nigeria Hydrological Services Agency, NIHSA, Clement Nze on Arisetv Monday October 10, 2022 during an interview monitored by our Correspondent, the weather expect , said despite warnings consistently by the Agency governors kept mute about planning on how to rescue their people in the low land areas.
DG Nze advised States to think of planning for their people in low land areas in order to avert flood deviations in communities as well record minimal devastation .
Our correspondent reports that more than 29 states and thousands of homes have been submerged by the flood caused by the waters released from lagdo dam in neighbouring Cameroon Republic.
Delta Government on Friday said the multi-billion naira contract for the construction of Ayakoromo bridge in Burutu Local Government Area of the state had been terminated due to poor performance by the contractor.
Commissioner for Works (Highways and Urban Roads), Mr Noel Omodon, told newsmen in Asaba, that the decision on the contract was taken at the State Executive Council meeting presided by Governor Ifeanyi Okowa.
According to him, Exco approved the repudiation of the Ayakoromo bridge contract because the contractor was not able to carry on with the job as expected.
“The pace of work has become so slow and they are having their own internal challenges and because it is one of the very important projects we are desirous of completing, Exco approved the termination of the contract to enable us get a new contractor to complete the project as soon as possible,” he explained.
Omodon also disclosed that Exco approved the 2023 budget estimates for transmission to the House of Assembly for approval.
“The main purpose of today’s Exco meeting was to consider the 2023 budget estimates and we have approved it for onward transmission to the State House of Assembly for consideration and approval”
The commissioner who was flanked by his counterparts in Rural and Riverine Roads, Chief Solomon Golley and Girl-Child Empowerment, Mrs Nkechi Chukwurah, said Exco also approved the construction of Kwekagbor Road opposite Summit Junction, Asaba; Mission Road, Akumazi in Ika North East; Idheze internal road; Olomoro-Enwhe Road and Yanga Market Oleh-Irri-Aviara Road all in Isoko South.
He said more projects were reviewed due to rising cost of diesel, granite, sharp stone, rods, bitumen, asphalt among other construction materials.
“Exco approved the review for Orere Bridge, Achala-Ibusa Road, NYSC Road Issele-Uku; and Trans Warri Road and bridges.
“We also approved contracts for the construction of College of Medicine Faculty at University of Delta Agbor; construction of Faculty of Management and Social Sciences in the three new universities among others,” he said.
He said Exco also gave approval for some projects to aid the successful hosting of the National Sports Festival billed for November 2022 in Asaba.
*Makes It Compulsory For Nigerians To Produce Yellow Fever Vaccination Cards At Its Borders
Ethiopia has announced that it has stopped issuing visas on arrival to Nigerian travelers with immediate effect.
The East African nation did not explain what prompted that decision. This comes barely two months the United Arab Emirates (UAE) changed its visa policy for certain categories of Nigerian travellers to the Emirates.
Ethiopia has also made it compulsory for Nigerians going into its country to produce their yellow fever vaccination cards at any of its borders.
This was contained in an email Ethiopian Airlines sent to its Nigerian travel partners, thus confirming the stoppage of the visa-on-arrival policy for the country’s citizens, but was silent on why the government changed its policy for Nigerians.
The East African nation did not explain what prompted that decision. This comes barely two months the United Arab Emirates (UAE) changed its visa policy for certain categories of Nigerian travellers to the Emirates.
Ethiopia has also made it compulsory for Nigerians going into its country to produce their yellow fever vaccination cards at any of its borders.
This was contained in an email Ethiopian Airlines sent to its Nigerian travel partners, thus confirming the stoppage of the visa-on-arrival policy for the country’s citizens, but was silent on why the government changed its policy for Nigerians.
The airline in the email signed by its management advised its travel partners to inform their clients about the change in the policy.
The airline said henceforth, passengers are to obtain their visa at Ethiopian embassies in Abuja before travelling to the East African country unlike in the past when travellers were issued a visa on arrival.
The email read in part: “Please, be informed that effective immediately, no more visas on arrival for Nigerian citizens.”
The airline however said that the new policy did not affect passengers transiting overnight in Addis Ababa.
It also emphasised that passengers having layover in Addis-Ababa to travel the next morning to Zanzibar, Seychelles, Lusaka, Lilongwe, Harare, Cape Town and other cities were not affected by the ban and do not need transit visa for their trips.
Ethiopia also made it compulsory for Nigerian citizens and 42 other countries, majorly from African countries to present their yellow fever vaccination cards at any of its borders.
Some of the other countries are Angola, Benin, Burkina Faso, Burundi, Cameroon, Central Africa Republic, Chad, Cote d’Ivoire, Congo, Democratic Republic of Congo, Equatorial Guinea, Ghana, Kenya, Liberia, Mauritania and Niger.
Others are Rwanda, Senegal, Sierra Leone, Sudan, Togo, South Sudan, Uganda, Argentina, Bolivia, Brazil, Columbia, Ecuador, French Guyana, Panama, Paraguay, Peru, Suriname, Trinidad and Tobago and Venezuela.
*Amb. Agbolaya describes honour as Ogiame’s upliftment of Royalty of Warri Kingdom
President Muhammadu Buhari will confer a National Honour of The Commander of the Order of the Federal Republic (CFR) on the The Olu of Warri, His Majesty, Ogiame Atuwatse IIi on October 11, 2022.
The event which is slated to hold at the International Conference Centre, Abuja, will also witness conferment of honours on other eminent Nigerians from all spheres of lives.
The Olu of Warri Ogiame Atuwatse III is to be honoured for his nobility to the throne of his forefathers, his contribution to promoting peace and development in Warri Kingdom and Nigeria in general.
A renowned and seasoned administrator, Amb. Dr. Toyin Agbolaya JP, hailed the recognition and Honour to be awarded to the The Olu of Warri, His Majesty Ogiame Atuwatse III, describing it as Ogiame’s upliftment of Royalty of Warri Kingdom which has endeared him to his subjects, neighbours, state and the country.
Amb. Dr. Agbolaya JP congratulated his Boss Ogiame Atuwatse III for the feat he has achieved in moving Warri Kingdom forward, he prayed for the long reign of the Warri monarch .
He’s also optimistic of more National and international awards to His Majesty, Ogiame Atuwatse III as his rulership has brought digitalised Royalty and epitome to Warri Kingdom and the traditional institution in Nigerian.
President Muhammadu Buhari’s approval of the award was conveyed in a letter signed by His Excellency former Governor of Benue State, George Akume and the Minister of Special Duties and Inter-Governmental Affairs.
According to the letter, approval was in the exercise of President Muhammadu Buhari’s power as enshrined in the National Honours Act No 5 of 1964.
The letter reads in part; “I have the honour to formally inform you that the President of the Federal Republic of Nigeria, His Excellency, Muhammadu Buhari, GCFR, has approved the conferment of the National Honours on you, in the rank CFR (Commander of the Order of the Federal Republic)”. It stated.
The All Progressives Congress APC in Warri South has inaugurated its campaign organization for Dr. Michael Eyituoyo Merogun Candidate APC Warri South Constituency 1 Seat Delta State House of Assembly in the forthcoming 2023 poll.
