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Tomori bags chieftaincy title of Giwa Iyalode of Owu Kingdom

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By Abel Johngold

The Palace of the Olowu of Owu kingdom was agog with celebration as former President Olusegun Obasanjo, Nigeria’s first elected female Speaker and former Speaker of Ogun State House of Assembly, Rt. Hon. (Chief Mrs) Titilayo Oseni, members of the Univerrsity of Ibadan Alumni Association (UIAA) worldwide graced the installation ceremony of the new Giwa Iyalode, Chief (Dr) Oyinade Olujimi Tomori, JP, as ‘Giwa Iyalode’ of Owu kingdom in Ogun State.

She was installed alongside eight others at the Palace of the Paramount ruler of the ancient Owu Kingdom on Thursday, 1st August, 2024.

This explained that since assuming the throne of his forefathers, HRM (Prof) Saka Adebola Matemilola Otileta VII, The Olowu of Owu Kingdom has continued to build bridges of peaceful co-existence and national unity.

The Conferment of this title on Dr. Tomori by the Owu Kingdom is a further testimony to that people appreciate Dr. Tomori’s contribution to national development and humanity in general. The title should further reinvigorate Dr. Tomori to do more for posterity”.

Explaining the significance of the ‘Giwa Iyalode’ title, HRM (Prof) Saka Adebola Matemilola Otileta VII The Olowu of Owu Kingdom, said it was reserved for merited people who have shown strong abilities and with traits of becoming emerging leaders and providing leadership and direction for the people.

He enjoined Dr Tomori to remain good Ambassadors of the kingdom. He stated that all through Owu kingdom, she will be revered, accepted and recognized as title holders, and treated as a recognized daughter of Owu Kingdom.

The revered monarch described Dr. Tomori as a woman with strong and exceptional character difficult to find in many people. He said as panache as Tomori was, she has mingled and served in her endeavors in the interest of humanity and people have only glowing things to say about her.

Responding to questions from pressmen shortly after her installation, Chief (Dr) Oyinade Olujimi Tomori, JP thanked HRM (Prof) Saka Adebola Matemilola Otileta VII The Olowu of Owu Kingdom for considering her worthy of the title.

While pledging to live up to the integrity, prestige and expectations of the Giwa Iyalode title, the UIAA Worldwide Treasurer promised to always stand for women, children and human development.

Congratulating the new Giwa Iyalode of Owu Kingdom, the immediate past President of UIAA Worldwide, Prof. Elsie Olufunke Adewoye said “Chief (Dr) Oyinade Olujimi Tomori, Giwa Iyalode of Owu Kingdom !!! I salute you ooo!!! Bi e tie pe wa. Congratulations!! Oye a mori o! More wins o!!”

In his congratulatory message, the former Worldwide Secretary of UIAA, Mr. Sam Obinyan, said “Congratulations my Worldwide Exchequer, Chief Dr Oyinade Olujimi Tomori, JP on your installation as the Giwa Iyalode of Owu Kingdom. You truly deserved the honour as you have practically shown your sense of duty and commitment to all your assigned engagements both in public and private concerns, especially your knack for volunteerism. I wish you more of these accolade and recognition. Pls, keep the flag flying. I know you have not gotten to your peak yet. You still have more to offer in enhancing our human civilization.
Once again, I say congratulations to our ever smiling and pretty Exchequer.”

Also congratulating her, the Secretary of Isoko Chapter of UIAA, Dr. Clement Adjekpiyede, said “The Isoko chapter of the Association celebrate Chief (Dr) Mrs Tomori on the recent installation as the Iyalode of Owu Kingdom. You shall continue to attain greater heights on your earthly journey.”

On his part, the Worldwide Publicity Secretary of UIAA, Publicist Abel Johngold, stated that he was convinced that the decision of the Paramount ruler of Owu Kingdom to confer the Giwa Iyalode title on Dr. Tomori was well thought out, timely and a reflection of the mood of the nation. He said this honour should serve as a source of encouragement to her to continue to serve the country and humanity.

The ceremony was witnessed by a large crowd from within the kingdom, Ogun State and across the Country, family, the UIAA Community in Ogun State led by its Chairman, Rev’d Kayode Ajibare and numerous well wishers.

High light of the occasion was the installation of Dr. Oyinade Olujimi Tomori, JP, the Worldwide Treasurer of the University of Ibadan Alumni Association as The Giwa Iyalode of Owu Kingdom by HRM (Prof) Saka Adebola Matemilola Otileta VII The Olowu of Owu Kingdom. Dressed in the Yoruba royal traditional regalia, a royal crown was placed on her head with a staff of office handed to her.

The Youruba cultural troupes thrilled the crowd at the occasion with different traditional dances.

It was indeed a blend of royalty and culture at its peak.

PRESS RELEASE: NOA DELTA STATE DIRECTOR, COMRADE MRS. TRACY OMAMODE IKOLOMI DISSUADES DELTANS FROM PROTEST; HARPS ON SUSTAINED DIALOGUE AND ENGAGEMENT WITH GOVERNMENT.

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By Cmr Wilbet Ijeoma

The State Director of National Orientation Agency, Delta State Directorate, Comrade Mrs. Tracy Omamode Ikolomi has dissuaded Deltans from the planned nationwide protest, while persuading the masses to give dialogue a chance for peace, security, development and safety of our nation as the Holy Scripture rightly puts it that; “Where there is no counsel, the people fall; but in the multitude of counselors there is safety.” Proverbs 11:14.

This is against the backdrop of the planned nationwide protest over the recent economic hardship faced by Nigerians slated for 1st to 10th August 2024. Speaking to the Press in the State Directorate’s Office at Federal Secretariat Complex, Asaba, the State Director appealed to the conscience of Deltans in particular and Nigerians in general especially youths who have higher manipulative tendencies in the planned protest, adding that protest in recent times had not recorded laudable results in Nigeria but chaos, anarchy and destruction; no thanks to hoodlums and ill-meaning Nigerians who take undue advantage of the liberty in protest.

Speaking further, Ikolomi who doubles as the Secretary of Nigeria Women of Journalists (NAWOJ) Delta State Chapter told Journalists to rise to the occasion and inform Nigerians accurately of the vulnerability of protests and better alternatives at their disposal to ventilate their concerns.

“It is granted that protest is the constitutional right of every citizen; it is good but has to be conducted within the confines of the law in a manner free from lawlessness. But considering the extent of moral decadence and lawlessness especially amongst some Nigerian youths, protest seems to be unfashionable in the Nigerian clime because it has a higher propensity to turn volatile as witnessed in the infamous #ENDSARS Protest in 2021 which recorded casualties and destruction of public infrastructures”; Ikolomi expressed, as she opted that Nigeria cannot afford to suffer another loss in a similar magnitude to that of #ENDSARS.

The NOA Delta State Director affirmed that the National Orientation Agency has a mandate to advocate good governance at all levels, sensitize and conscientize Deltans and Nigerians at large to give dialogue and peace a chance, adding that the present government both at federal and state level is barely one year in office and need more time to get Nigeria in the right trajectory. Ikolomi noted that the Delta State government policies anchored on the M.O.R.E. Agenda of the Governor H.E. Rt. Hon (Elder) Sheriff Oborevwori are laudable and gradually coming to fruition, while the federal government has been deliberate in its policies in quick response to the yearning of Nigerians, adding that the Nigerian Education Loan Fund (NELFUND), the New Minimum Wage regime, Local Government Financial Autonomy, Nigeria Youth Investment Fund (NYIF) are just but a few policies the federal government has rolled out in quick and desperate response to the yearnings of Nigerians.

“There is justification to be patient and give both the state and federal government a little more time”, the Delta NOA helmsman noted, as she harps on constructive dialogue and strategic engagement of critical stakeholders with the government at both state and federal level, as the only veritable means to seeking lasting solution to the collective challenges of Nigerians.

DIDA DG, Elekeokwuri Woos Investors, Partners To Delta

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Delta State Investment Development Agency (DIDA), has intensified its drive for enhanced partnership with local and multinational companies for direct investment in the state economy.

Director General of the agency, Hon Anthony Elekeokwuri, made the call on Sunday July 28, 2024, in Asaba, the State capital while addressing members of the Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ), during the Journalists Hangout.

The former lawmaker who represented Ika northeast at the Delta State House of Assembly (DTHA), reiterated the Rt. Hon. Sheriff Oborevwori-led administration’s resolve to jumpstart the state economy.

He noted that Delta, is the next destination for investment which is known for peace, highest return on investment, insisting that the State was the next destination and best place for investment for now.

According to him, “we must change the narrative and bring investments into this State. We are looking at our natural resources, Delta State has the potentials and we are very rich in oil and gas.

“And often times, we hear that we want to diversify but while we are diversifying, we will not lose sight of what we have because we have a comparative advantage over other States.

“A State that produces over 30 percent of the crude oil that they export in this country, why are we not supposed to benefit?

“If you look at the agricultural sector, you will also discover that we have over 65 percent of Deltans in that particular sector while the oil and gas industry employs only five percent even with huge marginers.

“While we are trying to encourage agriculture, we are also looking at the high profit and high turnover that we are seeing in the oil and gas industry.

“To diversify is good. It is good for us to be able to enlarge our taxnet but it is not just about IGR but it is about employment of our resources ; human capital and natural resources.

“If we look at the tourism and aquaculture industries; not just the oil and gas industry, we are looking at the mineral resources we have in this State.

“It will interest you to know that in this State, we produce glass and glass is made from Celica. Celica, is a natural resource that we have in Ughelli, Warri and environ”, pointing out the foreign-direct investment would come when there are export elements in them.

He stressed the need for whatever is produced in the State to start and end here, that is, from cultivation, to planting, to harvesting and processing, to packaging, “in this value chain, people get employed.

He disclosed that the strategies of DIDA under his watch, is to create enabling environment and jobs for Deltans, which would result into a multiplier effect for the people.

Anioma State Creation Bill: Aniocha-Oshimili Elders Association Takes A Position

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Izu-Ikei of Aniocha-Oshimili therefore call on all ethnic nationalities to join hands and ensure the realization of Anioma State and other praiseworthy projects for the benefit of Anioma people in particular and Nigeria in general.

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Senator Joel-Onowakpo Distributes 432 Bags of Urea Fertilizers to Farmers in Delta South

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Senator representing Delta South Senatorial District, Senator Joel-Onowakpo Thomas, has distributed 432 bags of 50kg Urea fertilizers to farmers in the eight Local Government Areas of Delta South Senatorial District. The distribution took place on Monday at the Senatorial District Constituency Office along Emede-Oleh Road, Emede in Isoko South LGA of Delta State.

Joel-Onowakpo Thomas

Speaking during the distribution exercise, Senator Joel-Onowakpo, who was represented by his Senior Special Adviser on Special Duties/Social Welfare and Poverty Alleviation, Dr. Andrew Egunoma, said that the fertilizers were crucial in boosting food production, improving soil fertility, enhancing food security, and promoting economic growth in the senatorial district and the country at large.

While urging the farmers to make good use of the fertilizers, he commended President Bola Ahmed Tinubu for releasing the items to members of the 10th National Assembly for distribution in their respective constituencies across the country.

“The distribution of these fertilizers is very important, considering the food shortage crisis being experienced today across the country. These fertilizers will provide essential nitrogen to crops, which will ultimately lead to increased yields and better quality produce.

Bags of fertilizers

“May I also inform you that the fertilizers will help maintain soil fertility and reduce the need for frequent soil replenishment. This will enhance food security and boost economic activities in our senatorial district as well as the country.

“I charge you not to take this gesture from Mr. President for granted. Our dear President, His Excellency, Bola Ahmed Tinubu GCFR, is highly committed to enhancing food security in the country. I urge you to make good use of the fertilizers to achieve this agenda.

“Let me appreciate Mr. President for releasing the Urea fertilizers to legislators. This move will ensure that the fertilizers reach the grassroots across all constituencies in the country,” he said.

Joel-Onowakpo Thomas

Delta Communities Agog As OMIWA Foundation Offers Free Medical Outreach 

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OMIWA on the news again as another massive outing with huge result recorded in Aniofu and Idumuje-Ugboko, agrarian Communities in Aniocha North Local Government Area of Delta State, in the Foundation’s free Medical Outreach.

OMIWA Foundation

The Communities stirringly received Foundation’s Medical Team who were there at Aniofu Primary Health Center, on Saturday, 20th July, 2024, to carry out a free Medical Outreach fully sponsored by OMIWA Foundation, a Non-Governmental organization (NGO) that’s supporting Government’s efforts through free health services.

The communities had adequately prepared for the health programme, having assembled themselves on hearing through the electronics media such as radio, social media and engaging the services of town criers to mobilize their indigenes and other residents to participate in the free medical programme.

OMIWA Foundation’s Medical Team recorded over 235 attendees as patients for Consultation and Counselling, Laboratory Tests (Blood Sugar, Hepatitis B), Drug Distribution, Eye Screening and Dispensing of Lenses, Health Talk on Nutrition and Disease Conditions, etc benefitted from the program.

Speaking with Journalists shortly after the program, a renowned medical practitioner and surgeon, Dr. Steve Ugbome, who led 21 medical personnel of the OMIWA Foundation to the program, noted that “this is an historical one because this is the first time Aniofu Community is experiencing this act of medical kindness.

Dr. Ugbome, who said he was impressed with the turnout of the people, assured the Communities of the Foundation’s readiness to do more for Anioma communities.

In his health talk message, Dr. Mike Ochonogor, who advised the people to always check their vitals, urged community dwellers to be visiting Health Centers regularly and stop self medication.

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Also, the Assistant Supervisor for TB in Aniocha North Heath Authority, Mrs. Kate Nkonye, who was on ground as a supportive personnel, educated the people on symptoms of tuberculosis, test and vaccine.

The country Coordinator of OMIWA Foundation, Mr Tohan Okenyi said the exercise was part of the Foundation’s activities to support Government and to assist people in the rural areas.

While giving praises to God whom he said had continued to make the medical outreaches of the NGO fruitful and successful, Tohan Okenyi disclosed that “This is the 26th Medical Outreach being sponsored by the Foundation in Delta State and we are just getting started because we are going to carryout the same exercise in other Communities this year.”

He said the vision of OMIWA is to become that platform that bridges the gap of inaccessibility of rural communities to cheap, effective and adequate healthcare services.

Tohan Okenyi however, said that the only thing needed from the communities they are reaching out to, is to ensure that they come out en mass for treatment whenever the NGO comes for programmes.

Drugs dispensers

The Diokpas (Elders) of both communities were elated to welcome OMIWA Foundation’s medical team to their domains, rendered every assistance to ensure their task was seamlessly and effectively carried out.

The Diokpas who said they were impressed with the humanitarian services of OMIWA Foundation, remarked that the NGO’s deserves some accolades for the path it has taken to salvage the health challenges of rural Communities.

According to them “It’s a show of love to have and want to share with others. Every comfortable person must sincerely emulate this kind of love and we must at all times demonstrate this pure and selfless love to the world.”

Ute-Okpu Elites Celebrate Kinsman, Ika North East Chairman On Successful Inauguration

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A socio-cultural group, Concerned Ute-Okpu Elites, has congratulated the Executive Chairman, Ika North East Local Government Council, Hon. Monday Hunkanma Odigwe, on his electoral victory at just concluded local council elections in Delta State and his successful swearing in.

The congratulation message is contained in a statement signed by the Chairman, Concerned Ute-Okpu Elites, Comrade Michael Ikeogwu, and made available to newsmen.

Comrade Ikeogwu described Hon. Odigwe”s victory and swearing in as a very welcome development to the group in particular, Ika North East people and Deltans in general.

He said that the group was convinced of Hon. Odigwe”s victory the day he emerged as Chairmanship candidate, just as it expressed gratitude to the leadership and critical stakeholders of the People’s Democratic Party (PDP), Ika North East Local Government Area for their choice of their son.

Comrade Ikeogwu noted that Hon. Odigwe”s track record as the Secretary of Concerned Ute-Okpu Elites, coupled with experience gathered as a public servant and community leader, were enough training for him to understand the terrain.

The group averred that it has implicit confidence in the ability of Hon. Odigwe to deliver quality dividend of democracy to the people of Ika North East Local Government Area.

According to the statement, “We are aware of the enormous challenges that have characterised local government administration particularly the issue of paucity of funds which understandably has impacted negatively on grassroots development.”

” We wish to use this opportunity to remind you that the recent judgement by the supreme court that has granted financial autonomy to the local council in Nigeria, has placed additional burden on the councils if the claim that state government sometimes argument council.allocations.”

” Armed with some of these obvious challenges that local councils face, it is therefore, expedient for you to hit the ground running by thinking out of the box on how you are going to diversify the revenue base of our local government.”

” In doing this Hon. Odigwe, you must avoid the pitfalls of pride and ego, research on why your predecessor couldn’t deliver on their political campaign promises, and embrace consultative style of leadership while implementing your blue print for the council area. ”

” Nevertheless, we have implicit confidence in your ability and capacity to deliver which were the Hallmark of your antecedent that endeared you to your party. We promise not to abandon you but to collaborate with you in actualizing unprecedented development that has never been seen since the creation of the council. Once again, congratulations.”

NOA Cooperative Society Elects New Exco …..as Umunna pays huzza dividends to cooperators

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By Abel Johngold Orheruata
ASABA– National Orientation Agency Farmers Multipurpose Cooperative Society (NOAFMCS), has held its 10th Annual General Meeting (AGM) and elected new executives to pilot the affairs of the cooperative for the next one year.
Those elected includes Patricia Nkiru Umunna (Mrs), President, Florence Isioma Nwabuzo (Mrs), Vice President, Mr. Godfrey Ebruduagbor, Secretary, Sarah Owho Owhere (Mrs), Treasurer, Ngozi Onyema (Mrs) and Comrade Wilbet Ijeoma as Members.
In her acceptance speech, Mrs Patricia Umunna, the President, stated that she was overwhelmed with joy for the support members of NOAFMCS gave her and for the confidence reposed in her by her re-election as President and for the election of other executive members of the cooperative society.
She expressed appreciation to members for making the AGM a successful one. “On my honour and on behalf of other elected officers, I assure you that by the end of our tenure, we would have taken the cooperative a step higher than what it is today”.
According to her, “our work starts from now and I have no illusion about the enormity of the task at hand, however, with your support, I have strong belief that our future is bright”.
On their part, the Chairman of the Occasion, Sir Michael Ogbechie, President of Oshimili 1 Cooperative Union, publicist and ace broadcaster of Delta Broadcasting Service (DBS) Asaba, PC Onome Tano, Mr. Andy Enwema and representatives of other Multipurpose Cooperative Societies admonished the public especially members of NOAFMCS to beware of online loan apps.
While saying that it’s dangerous to access immediate loan from the Internet loan apps because of the hidden danger surrounding it’s interest rate which they won’t disclose to borrower to know if it’s monthly or annually, they noted that the yearly organization of AGM by the Patricia Umunna’s-led NOAFMCS shows how united they are.
They urged members yet to  upped their Thrift Savings to N50,000 to do so, adding that those owing to promptly pay their loan to enable others to also benefit.
Highlights of the AGM were the inauguration of the re-elected executives, distribution and payment of mouth-watering dividends to members and short lecture on the hidden dangers in Loan Apps.

Head of Service: Yemi-Esan bows meritoriously as Walson-Jack takes over

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President Bola Tinubu has approved the appointment of Mrs. Didi Esther Walson-Jack, OON, as Head of the Civil Service of the Federation, with effect from August 14, 2024.

Mrs. Walson-Jack was appointed as Federal Permanent Secretary in 2017 and has served in several Ministries.

The new appointee will take over from the incumbent Head of the Civil Service of the Federation, Dr. Folasade Yemi-Esan, CFR, who is due to retire on August 13, 2024.

President Tinubu, while thanking the outgoing Head of Service for her stewardship, tasks the incoming Head of Service to discharge her duties with innovative flair, integrity, and stringent adherence to the extant rules and regulations of the Civil Service of the Federation.

DTSG Set To Prosecute Indiscriminate Refuse Disposers  ….. gives a week ultimatum for residents to keep surroundings clean 

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By Abel Johngold Orheruata
In reaffirming the need to continue to ensure a clean and heathy environment in line with the MORE Agenda of Governor Sheriff Oborevwori of Delta State, the State Taskforce on Environment, headed by Chief Godspower Asiuwhu JP, as Chairman, is set to prosecute indiscriminate refuse disposals in the State Capital Territory and environs.
Chief Godspower Asiuwhu
Asiuwhu disclosed this today in his office in Asaba during a Press briefing warning residents of Asaba that the attention of the Delta State Government had been drawn to the unwholesome practice where some Deltans and residents in the State, business organisations and passers-by dispose off refuse indiscriminately in the State Capital Territory, Asaba, and its environs.
At the briefing, the Chairman of the State Taskforce on Environment, gave one week ultimatum for everyone to keep their surroundings clean in the State Capital Territory and environs.
While admonishing everyone to intensify more effort in managing their waste properly by disposing such through the Private Sector Participants (PSPs) to government approved dumpsites, Asiuwhu stated that “In view of this, the State Taskforce on Environment and other stakeholders in the sustainability of the environment in the State will set up a mobile court to prosecute offenders.”
 He appealed to the Press to intensify effort in disseminating the information to the public.
Advising residents, Government offices, hotels and other business owners to keep their surroundings clean, the Delta State Taskforce Chairman asserted that “private and public schools should keep their toilets system clean, and to prevent flooding by cutting over grown weeds, desilting drains, removing illegal structures, avoiding illegal parking of tippers carrying sand and ensuring that such tipper loads of sand were properly covered from spilling on the roads, passengers in commercial transports should desist from throwing refuse from such vehicles.”
On climate change, Asiuwhu noted that human emissions of greenhouse gases are the primary drive of climate change today, therefore, gaseous carbon from plants in business areas, residential houses, and road vehicles should be controlled if not there will be sanctions from his Committee.
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