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Deaconess Oborevwori Hosts Delta Market Women Get-Together

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In fulfilment of her promise during the build-up of the 2023 governorship election, the wife of Delta Governor and Founder of You Matter Charity Foundation, Deaconess Tobore Oborevwori has hosted Market Women in the state to an end-of-year party.

The memorable event which was held at the banquet hall, Government House Asaba on Tuesday, December 19, 2023, had a delegation of 250 women from the 25 local government areas of the state in attendance.

 

Addressing the excited group who were being hosted for the first time in the government house by a sitting first lady, Deaconess Oborevwori said the meeting was specifically organized to show appreciation for their support during the March 2023 election of her husband, Rt. Hon. Sheriff Oborevwori as Governor of the state.

 

While extending the appreciation of the governor to the women, she disclosed that the get-together would be a continuous affair to foster bonds and establish first-hand interactions with them.

She said “I thank God for His mercies, for giving us the privilege to see after the campaigns and elections. Thank God for giving my husband the mandate to preside over this great state; this victory would not have been possible if you had not given us your support.

 

“The aim of this event is beyond meeting and greeting, it is to let you know that traders in Delta State mean so much to me and I value them. Also, this event is to act on what I said during the campaigns that we will meet very soon, to deeply appreciate and establish a bond with you. To God be the glory, it has come to pass, and we will continue to celebrate as God gives us the opportunity.”

 

While encouraging the women to remain resolute in their support for Governor Oborevwori’s administration, she expressed confidence that her husband’s MORE agenda “is for the good of all Deltans and I am certain that we will reap the full benefits of democracy if we support this administration”.

Deaconess Oborevwori introduced the women to her pet project, the You Matter Charity Foundation assuring them that the project has a lot in store, especially for those at the grassroots. “The scope of the You Matter Charity Foundation ranges from Health care to Education, Women Empowerment and  Community Impact; we have started the journey, I invite you to join the happy train”, she emphasized.

 

The governor’s wife urged them to improve their businesses with the knowledge gathered from the training session. She further stressed that they should be an agent of change in their places of assignment, be great ambassadors of Delta State and ultimately, put God first in all they do.

 

Earlier, in her welcome address, the Director General, You Matter Charity Foundation, Barr. Lawrentta Ogbedo appreciated the women for turning up en masse for the event. She recognized the role played by the group during the governorship election and thanked them for believing in the mandate of Governor Sheriff Oborevwori.

 

A sermon by the assistant chaplain, government house chapel Asaba, Pst Solomon Nathanael, enjoined the women to maintain integrity in their trading process and strive to be good wives and mothers in their various homes.

The women also participated in a training workshop tagged “The Role of Market Women in Nation Building” led by veteran resource person, Pst. Tony Umemezia.

 

In a remark on behalf of the women, the President General, Market Women Association of Nigeria, Delta state chapter, Chief Kate Okoh Onah commended the governor’s wife for keeping to her promise. She reiterated the commitment of the women to the administration of Governor Sheriff Oborevwori even as they look forward to more dividends of his MORE agenda.

 

Highlights of the event were the presentation of gift items and cash sums to the 250 market women in attendance by Deaconess Tobore Oborevwori and her subsequent investiture as the Mother of Market Women in Delta State by the group.

NUJ Charges Public Office Holders To Effectively Affect Lives With Their Positions

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By Caroline Ubini

The need for public office holders to effectively affect lives with their positions has been emphasized.


The Chairman of the Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ), Delta State Council, Comrade Churchill Oyowe made this known when he led the state working committee on a assessment tour to the chairman of Aniocha South Local Govt Area, Pastor Jude Chukwuike today in Ogwashi-uku.

Comrade Oyowe noted that “as watchdogs of the society, the media will continue to encourage public office holders and others to remain committed to oath of office they swore to”.

He commended the chairman for embarking on people’s oriented projects and for making the people’s welfare a priority.

He encouraged the Aniocha South council boss not to derail from the good deeds in order to leave lasting legacies for the benefit of the people..


While reiterating that the union was interested in the welfare of Deltans, Comrade Oyowe said the media would not support office holders not willing to spread the dividends of democracy to their representatives.

The Chairman Aniocha South Chairman said the people’s welfare was a priority in his administration saying in-spite of the challenges being faced as a result of fuel subsidy removal ,the council had installed solar power lights in the secretariat to address electricity issues.

Pastor Chukwuinke listed other projects embarked upon by his administration which were spread to all parts of the council to include payment of outstanding claims, purchase of motor cycles to vigilantes to address insecurity in remote areas, provision of monthly stipends for vigilantes, renovation of the council’s lodge, grading of roads across the area,construction of a health centre fully equipped, renovation of the council’s complex,ongoing traditional rulers complex, ongoing legislative complex amongst others.

 


He commended his management team and staff of the council for their support and promised to do more for the people

DELTA CARES DISTRIBUTE AGRICULTURAL INPUTS TO FARMERS IN OKPE.

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By KENNETH OBIEH

Delta Covid 19 Action Recovery and Economic Stimulus( D- CARES) program of the Fadama unit has distributed agricultural inputs to 70 farmers in Okpe Local Government Area to flag-off the 4th phase of disbursement across the State.

The Commissioner Ministry of Agriculture and Natural Resources and a member of the State CARES Steering Committee(SCSC) Hon. Perez Omoun who flag-off the program said the Governor is desirous of assisting the poor and vulnerable farmers to increase food security among poor and vulnerable farmers.

Hon. Omoun revealed that program is a world bank assisted initiative to cushion the effect of the COVID-19 pandemic and the attendant lockdown which affect the loss of livelihood and safe functioning of food chains.

The Commissioner noted that with 70 benefiting farmers, the state had now provided agricultural inputs to 6000 farmers across the State saying this will inturn boost production and quality of food withing the state.

He said Rt. Hon. Sheriff Oborewori is fully ready to support such program that have direct impact on the farmers who do not have the means to get the inputs but have passion on the agricultural sector which is the bane of wealth of so
many develop countries.


The State CARES Coordinator and Secretary of the State CARES Steering Committee, Lady (Dr) Patience Ogbewe disclosed that the CARES intervention in Delta State has touched so many since 28th september, 2021 saying it is the turn of Amua-Idiemo farmers in Okpe Local Government Area.

Dr. Ogbewe who is representing the Commissioner for Economic Planning and Chairman State CARES Steering Committee, Mr Sonny Ekedayen emphasied that the World Bank in collaboration with the Federal Government designed the program to directly support the poor and vulnerable households with social transfers, basic services, livelihood grants, extending support to micro and small scale businesses and the Fadama unit by which they gather here is to restore food supply chains through agriculture.

Lady Ogbewe said the State government had provided agricultural inputs to 6000 farmers and the Governor had recently and released funds to engage additional 3500 farmers.

The Permanent Secretary Ministry of Agriculture and Natural Resources, Mr. Ben Agamah also said the program is designed to leverage on existing governement institution involved in social welfare and economic enhancement in the different sectors to provide emergency relief to the poor and vulnerable small holders.

Mr. Agamah provided strategies on how they will monitor the farmers in the usage of the inputs to their benefits and that of the society.

Some of the benfiting farmers were filled with joy as they expressed their gratitude to the World Bank and the state government for such laudable program had positively impacted lives.

Agricultural inputs distributed includes livestock feeds, fertilizers, improved variety of planting seeds, day old chicks, juvenile fish feeds,medication for livestocks, fisheries and piggery among others.

Oborevwori Hosts First Christmas Party for Delta Children

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As part of the yuletide celebrations, the wife of the Delta Governor and Founder of the You Matter Charity Foundation,  Deaconess Tobore Oborevwori on Monday, December 18, 2023, hosted a Christmas party for children in the state.

The heartwarming celebration which took place at Government House Asaba, was the first party organized by Deaconess Oborevwori since her assumption of office as First Lady and was attended by over 500 children from the 25 local government areas of the state.

 

Addressing the children, Deaconess Oborevwori and urged them to be of good morals and show commitment to their education to make their parents and the state proud.

She reiterated the vision of her foundation, ‘creating a world where everybody is somebody’, and implored the children to be good ambassadors by honouring their parents and elders.

 

The Governor’s wife further encouraged the spirit of sharing during the festive season, especially with vulnerable individuals and members of immediate communities.

She offered prayers of safety, prosperity, and good health for the children and wished them a prosperous 2024 while looking forward to future celebrations in the coming years.

Welcoming the children and other guests to the party, the Director General of the You Matter Charity Foundation, Barr Lawrentta Ogbedo emphasized the need to give during the yuletide. In a sermon, Mrs Nkechi Onianwa urged all to draw close to God in this festive season and value one another, which is the core of the You Matter Charity Foundation.

 

The event was filled with fun activities, including various games, dancing competitions, entertainment by Santa Claus, Television cartoon characters, and bouncing castles.

Highlights of the party were a group dance with the wife of the Governor, gift items presentations, prizes to winners of various games, and the cutting of the Christmas cake.

The celebration reflects the First Lady’s commitment to fostering a sense of community and happiness for children in the state.

Tributes Pour In As Johngold Buries Mother

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By Cmr Wilbet Ijeoma

It was a beehive of burial activities on the 2nd day of December 2023 as the Publicity Secretary of University of Ibadan Alumni Association (UIAA) Worldwide, Comrade Enitan Abel Johngold Orheruata, who also doubles as the Chairman, Federal Information Chapel of the Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ) Delta State Council, buried his mother Late Deaconess Victoria Omatie Esiorho at Jesse Town, Ethiope West LGA of Delta State.

The occasion was graced by state and national dignitaries, officers of the Nigeria Police Force as well as representatives of unions, associations and agency who turned up with their tributes and of which Comrade Abel Johngold is prominently a member. Conspicuous in the occasion were the Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ) Delta State Council led by the State Chairman Comrade Churchill Oyowe who was represented by the State Vice Chairman, Comrade Felix Ekwu, Delta Online Publishers Forum (DOPF) led by Comrade Emmanuel Enebeli of Ndokwa Reporters, Nigeria Institute of Public Relations (NIPR), the Nigeria Police Force, National Orientation Agency (NOA) Delta State Directorate led by Mr. Chris Anyabuine ably represented by the Chief Orientation and Mobilization Officer in Sapele LGA, Mrs Bridget Ede, Federal Information Chapel of the NUJ Delta State Council represented by its Secretary, Comrade Wilbet Ijeoma, University of Ibadan Alumni Association (UIAA), Asaba Chapter and Worldwide, as well as National Association of Seadogs (NAS).

The occasion also had the eminence and presence of the Chief Press Secretary of Delta State Governor, Chief Festus Ahon and the immediate past State Chairman of the NUJ Delta State Council, Comrade Michael Ikeogwu.

 

“In this time of mourning, there wouldn’t have been a better time time to have you all than now”; Johngold expressed, as he thanked his colleagues and associates from all ranks who came in their numbers to honour him on the occasion of his mother’s burial.

“Late Deaconess Victoria Omatie Esiorho was outspoken, hardworking and appreciated by those who loved truth, justice and fairness; a no nonsense woman who always stood by the truth; a retired Superintendent of Police who headed many divisional headquarters of the Nigeria Police Force as DTO, DCO and DPO”; Johngold remarked, as he read his mother’s biography amid hope of fulfilment of a life well spent.

“When is it ideal to die, Mummy mi?”; Johngold queried, as he made a difficult tribute of his late mother and believed that death is an eventuality and part of fulfilment in life. Johngold continued… “The Heroine of IWETA and MABIAKU Dynasties….. Mother and Friend…….You will forever remain in Our Hearts……We remember You today and Always……Rest in Peace Our Dear Mother…..Rest In Perfect Peace Deaconess Victoria Omatie Iweta Esiorho (Mrs)”.

In an appreciation message, Comrade Abel Johngold together with his elegant wife Lady Bridget Onome Johngold, on behalf of their families, expressed profound gratitude to his colleagues, friends and well-wishers for their calls, support and presence during the burial ceremony of his beloved mother, and pray God Almighty to grant them safe journey back to their respective destinations in Jesus Mighty Name, Amen.

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MALARIA ERADICATION: ACOMIN Says It’s A Silent Killer That Needs Urgent Attention 

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The Delta state Civil Society in Malaria Control and Immunization, ACOMIN, has called on government at all levels to provide adequate financial and human resources to supplement international support for the elimination of malaria in the state and nation at large.

The State Programme Officer on Malaria Control, Austin Uwede, who made the call during a brief for state media meeting on the global fund malaria community led monitoring project, noted that their presence in Aniocha South, Oshimili South, Ughelli South, Ughelli North, Ndokwa West, Isoko North, Patani and Sapele Local Government Areas of the state, has led to increased ingenuity, flexibility in tackling challenges and enhanced accountability in Primary Healthcare Centers situated in these 8LGAs.

Uwede insisted that for Nigeria to progress in the control and elimination of malaria, measures like mosquito avoidance, improved access to diagnostic and treatment, health education, promotion and community partnership, should be implemented.

ACOMIN Chairman, Greg Sifo, insisted that all hands must be on deck to control and eradicate Malaria from our communities as it keeps claiming the lives of masses.

However, Community Based Organisation Officers, attributed their success stories and achievements for the past 6months to constant advocacies that they carried out in their different LGAs.

Following the call to action on the control and eradication of Malaria in our various communities, the Society for Family Health, SFH, has encouraged the use of mosquito nets in our homes.

The Social Behaviour Change Communication Advisor, Mercy Momoh, during the brief for state media meeting on the global fund malaria community led monitoring project, insisted that the use of mosquito nets will go a long way to help eradicate malaria as mosquitoes will not have contact with the human body.

She also emphasized on the need to maintain a clean environment and other means of eradicating malaria to avoid mosquitoes breeding in those areas.

OVIE OMO-AGEGE, THE MAN WHO REVOLUTIONALIZED APC IN DELTA STATE

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In Act III, Scene I, of the William Shakespeare play, King Henry IV, the title character says, “Deny it to a king? Then happy low, lie down! Uneasy lies the head that wears a crown.” This scenario explicitly expresses how tough, complex and herculean, leadership responsibility could be to those who shoulder them.

Leadership is the art of motivating or inspiring a group of people to act towards achieving a common goal, great leaders intervene in times of crisis and are able to think out of the box creatively in difficult situations in a bid to surmount the challenges. In human existence, leadership role is very strategic, the absence of leadership connotes social disorder. Its absence brings about a people without control. Great leadership also comes with great control bringing about a time of great achievements, a period of hope for the people that have it.

The Delta-State, All Progressive Congress (APC), waited such a long time to reach a period of great political leadership. Then came Distinguished Senator Ovie Omo-Agege a leader who epitomises great leadership skills with perfect combination of great emotional intelligence competencies, having achieved several significant feats Sen. Ovie Omo-Agege came with the requisite vigour, intelligence, know-how, positive influence and immense political experience into the APC in Delta and turned around the fortunes of APC in Delta. Ovie Omo-Agege, came into the Delta APC, bringing along with him a reign of great progress.

He came in demonstrating that firstly the Delta APC could have a sitting Senator, in 2019 he returned again to the Senate proving to the world that APC was electable in Delta. Through his dogged effort also came a House of Representatives Member, Hon. waive and two House of Assembly Members in Delta at that time.

In 2019 Sen. Ovie Omo-Agege was elected again as a Senator representing Delta Central Senatorial District upon which he was elected number two of the Senate, he became the Deputy Senate President of the Nigerian Senate at that time, a position that made the Delta APC so proud.

Ovie Omo-Agege used his position as the then Deputy Senate President to further prove his Statesmanship by accommodating all shades of deltans as aids even though his primary representation was that of the Delta Central Senatorial District. Sen. Ovie Omo-Agege during this time attracted numerous federal political appointments and immense infrastructural development to Delta all to the credit of the Delta APC.

Then came a time, he had to reorganize the party but shortly before this time directly or indirectly through Omo-Agege’s positive influence a Deltan Stella Okotete became the interim national Woman leader of the APC. Some of the positions thought to have been reserved for some APC special states

Shortly after this time, it is believed that President Muhamedu Buhari, the president of Nigeria at that time, at the instance of Sen. Ovie Omoagege had to cancel his London trip to welcome a political bigwig from Delta, Sen. Peter Onyelokachukwu Nwaoboshi, who represented the people of Delta North Senatorial District at that time making APC’s Senators in Delta two at that time.

Then, he had to reorganize the party, the APC in Delta. Firstly, he brought a renowned politician and political vetran, Elder Omeni Sobotie who has contributed immensely to the growth and expansion of the party to become the State Party Chairman a clear message to the opposition in Delta that it was no longer business as usual and other executives of the Party were elected at the congresses, giving The APC a different look in Delta, a look of seriousness and readiness for serious political business.

Then, through Sen. Ovie Omo-Agege’s positive influence and political instrumentality, again a deltan, Barr. Felix Morka became the spokes person of the largest political party(APC) in Africa. Barr Felix Morka a quintessential lawyer of Anioma extraction who has become a nightmare to the APC oppositions in Nigeria’s national political space through his effective cum efficient work ethic and performance.

Like a traditional war lord, Sen. Ovie Omo-Agege all through the electioneering period led the APC Delta into the 2023 general election fighting gallantly and relentlessly politically, roaring like a Lion through the length and breadth of Delta during his campaigns sounding and resounding the presence and electability of the APC in Delta.

Like the mother hen would cover its young chicks with its feathers Sen. Ovie Omo-Agege, provided a cover through his unequalled skilled political leadership style for every other APC candidate in Delta during the 2023 election and including President Bola Tinubu whom Ovie Omo-Agege also campaigned vigorously on his behalf.

Against all odds even considering the fact that the PDP Vice Presidential Candidate at that time, Dr. Ifeanyi Okowa was a two time incumbent Governor of Delta State which presented a very dificult scenerio to convince deltans at that time about another presidential ticket but Sen. Ovie Omo-Agege took it upon himself to convince a huge chunk of deltans in the direction of Bola Amed Tinubu’s presidential ticket.

After the 2023 general elections through the political leadership and instrumentality of Sen. Ovie Omo-Agege the APC in Delta gained more grounds and remained politically afloat. The APC in Delta retained two Senatorial seats out of the three in Delta, Sen. Ede Dafinone representing Delta Central Senatorial district and Sen. Joel Onowakpo representing Delta South Senatorial District. A House of Representatives Member and six Delta State House of Assembly Seats/Members.

I have decided not to talk about the 2023 gubernatorial election in Delta state because of its judicial involvement but you can deceive some people some time but you can not deceive all the people all the time. A certain African adage has it that the constantly sick person shall meet with the medicine prepared with pepper. It is not over until it’s over and I know, politics is not for the swift, because it’s not a sprint but a marathon (long distance) race.

Directly or indirectly a Minister, an NDDC Chairman, and an NDDC representative, representing Delta has been appointed onto Delta APC. Wether through Omo-Agege’s influence or not, at leash there was someone to announce to the world and indeed the Nigerian Federal Government that there is a formidable APC in Delta, worthy of represention.

Today the Delta – State Peoples Democratic Party (PDP)most especially, and other political parties in Delta are dazed vis-a-vis how the puppet APC of yesterday in Delta that used to be only for the settlement and manipulation has now become a political giant and political weaponry in the hands of Distinguished Sen. Ovie Omo-Agege. No wonder the American essayist, lecturer, philosopher, abolitionist, and poet, who led the transcendentalist movement of the mid-19th century, Ralph Waldo Emerson once said “Do not go where the path may lead, go instead where there is no path and leave a trail.”

We in the Delta – State APC must continue to appreciate and remain grateful to Sen. Ovie Omo-Agege for building a formidable platform for us to soar politically.

Hon. Samuel Ekene Kerry,
APC Chairman Ika North East LGA, Delta State reflecting aloud from Owerre Olubor in Ika North East LGA of Delta State.

Fear of the long shadow

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*By Oghenejirokowho Olokor*

These are unusual times in politics and for politicians. Despite the dubious perception that the Bimodal Voter Accreditation System (BVAS) platform introduced by the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has had limited impact on making the people’s vote count, the stunning victory of Labour Party’s Peter Obi in Lagos is one sterling outcome pundits have been unable to dismiss as something that could have been impossible to achieve without the BVAS in the presidential poll.

Similarly, the outcome of the presidential and gubernatorial election in Oyo State where Governor Seyi Makinde never disguised his disapproval of PDP’s unimaginative and provocative choice of its presidential candidate showed that he was able to give vent to his stance on equity without jeopardizing his re-election as governor of his state.

In Delta State where the National Assembly election’s outcome have been affirmed by the courts, the fact that APC comfortably picked two of three senatorial seats has made it implausible to logically explain the emergence of a political place holder that was single-handedly made the Speaker of Delta State House of Assembly by Senator Ifeanyi Okowa as governor. And he it was who foisted the same on the state to continue a third agenda.

And the toxic nature of the charade has not taken long to unravel. Governor Sheriff Oborevwori has been unable to fill two critical portfolios – Information and Justice – because he has been unable to obtain the green light of the real power behind the stolen throne. Even the motley crowd of inexperienced and visionless men and women that were made commissioners has not been able to initiate any move on actual governance. Six months into the place-holding administration, all they do is inspect ongoing projects where they go through the motion without movement.

In Delta State, the people now derisively call them “POINTus pilates”, reminiscent of when Lagos governor, Babajide Sanwo-Olu genuinely inspected projects he was executing. But can the commissioners be blamed? Of course not. They simply lack leadership. Governor Oborevwori has not done anything to inspire them.
Rather, Oborevwori has been overtaken by the fear of the inevitable. Having seen how the innovative measures introduced by INEC are now used to uphold the people’s verdict and bearing in mind the overwhelming victory of the Delta APC in the Senate election, the governor has basically abandoned governance in pursuit of illusive political straws to hang on to.

That the people of Delta State have been yearning for genuine change in leadership is not lost on the place holder governor. They saw in Ovie Omo-Agege the fresh path to development. Oborevwori knows how the electoral process was brazenly manipulated to put him in power. He knows that unlike the Election Petitions Tribunal which operated under a very challenging atmosphere in Delta State, his “victory” will not stand the independent scrutiny of higher courts.

Apparently in anticipation of the fate that awaits them, they have resorted to using fake names to sponsor articles suggesting that Ovie Omo-Agege has been bought over by Chief James Ibori.
To the uninformed media hacks, that President Bola Ahmed Tinubu appointed some of the best hands and technocrats who played very big roles in the massive electoral fortunes of the APC in Delta State is proof of their unfounded allegation. They forgot or just did not know that it was the turn of Delta State to produce the board chairman of NDDC in addition to a statutory representative of the state in the board.

If Deltans are yearning for a new leadership that will bring the state out of perfidy that was its unfortunate lot under Okowa, and Ibori is a Deltan and leader, then he has made the right call. This is not to suggest that there is such development between Ibori and Omo-Agege. The former Deputy President of the Senate has always been his own man. He has a road map to accelerating the development of Delta which the people have bought into.

As our people say, when a man fouls his community, the sight of his ever constant shadow evokes morbid fear in him. For Oborevwori and his group, the time of the long shadow has come.

*_Mr. Oghenejirokowho Olokor writes from Asaba._*

NUJ Commiserates With Delta NAWOJ Scribe, Tracy lkolomi On The Passing Of Husband, Dcn. Basil Ikolomi

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The Federal Information Chapel of the Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ), Delta State Council, has expressed sadness at the news of the demise of Deacon Basil Ikolomi, husband of the State Secretary of National Association of Women Journalists (NAWOJ) and Deputy Director (DD) of the National Orientation Agency (NOA), Delta State Directorate, Comrade Tracy Omamode Ikolomi.

In a condolence message signed by the Chapel’s Chairman and Secretary, Comrades Abel Johngold and Wilbet Ijeoma, they conveyed the Chapel’s empathy to the family of Comrade Tracy Omamode Okeme family of Aragba in Okpe LGA and Late Basil Ikolomi Oduduru family of Aviara community in Isoko South Local Government Area, where the deceased hailed from.

Until his death, the late Basil Ikolomi Oduduru was a Deputy Director in the Dela State Ministry of Agriculture and Natural Resources.

Commiserating with the two families, the Chapel’s leadership stated that the heart of the Chapel goes out to them on their bereavement, and prayed that God Almighty would stand with them, comfort them, and give them grace to bear this irreparable loss.

 

“The loss of a loved one and a loving husband is always touching, yet we must accept and come to terms when God, the author and giver of life, allows it to happen.

“Our Leader, Comrade Tracy Ikolomi, be assured that the Federal Information Chapel of NUJ Delta State Council stands solidly with you and your beloved children at this time of grief and always.

“May the gentle soul of your dearly departed rest peacefully in the warm bosom of the Lord, Amen.

“Please accept the Chapel’s heartfelt condolences,”

SIGNED:
Cmr. Abel Johngold(Chapel Chairman)

Cmr. Wilbet Ijeoma (Chapel Secretary)

Buratai Arrives Ibadan To Deliver UIAA Lecture On National Security Tomorrow

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By ABEL JOHNGOLD ORHERUATA

Former Chief of Army Staff (COAS), Amb. Lt. General Tukur Yusufu Buratai (rtd), CFR, who arrived Ibadan Airport in company of eminent personalities today is expected to deliver a lecture on “National Security” in Nigeria at the University of Ibadan, UI tomorrow.

 

He would be the Guest Speaker at the University of Ibadan Alumni Association (UIAA), Worldwide, 2023 2nd Stanza National Public Service Lecture.

Lt. General Buratai, the immediate past Nigeria’s Ambassador to the Republic of Benin will be presenting paper on Public Service entitled, “the Imperatives for National Security in Nigeria” on Friday, 3rd of November 2023, at Dame Okowa Auditorium, University of Ibadan.

The Chairman of the UIAA 2023 Lecture Series Organizing Committee, Engineer Prof. Sarah Akintola, told newsmen in Ibadan, Oyo State, that the lecture will be a gathering of who-is-who in Nigeria.

Akintola, a Professor of Petroleum Engineering at the University of Ibadan noted that the Lecture Committee was very excited that the retired soldier turned diplomat would be the Guest Speaker of the UIAA 2nd Stanza National Public Service Lecture.

While expressing confidence of the UIAA Worldwide 2023 Lecture Organizing Committee in Buratai’s ability to do justice to the lecture theme: “PUBLIC SERVICE AND THE IMPERATIVE FOR NATIONAL SECURITY IN NIGERIA”, Prof. Akintola noted that General Buratai (Rtd) is a man with verse experience in public service and security and Nigerians all over the world are waiting to tap from his versed knowledge tomorrow as there will be Zoom Link for those that could not physically attend.

 

She called on UItes and Nigerians especially security personnel to attend the lecture adding that it would be an avenue to drink from Ambassador Lt. General Buratai’s huge reservoir of knowledge and fountain of wisdom.

NewsView online gathered that the UIAA Worldwide leadership lecture which is scheduled to hold at the Dame Edith Okowa auditorium, Dr Michael Omolayole Alumni Complex of the University of Ibadan will be attended by dignitaries from all walks of life including Governor Seyi Makinde of Oyo State, Sir Mike Okiro (PhD), CFR former Inspector-General of Police of the Federal Republic of Nigeria, Olowu of Owu Kuta, Oba (Dr) Hammed Oyelude Makama CON, Tegbosun III, amongst others.

Guests are expected to be seated by 3:30pm, before the arrival of the Special Guest of Honour, Governor Seyi Makinde, top government functionaries, captain of industries, traditional rulers, clergymen, academicians and other notable Nigerians.

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