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Families Announce Burial Ceremony Programmes For Barovbe

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The families of Barovbe Obovwe of Ovu Inland and Ebeghre of Okpara Inland of Agbon Kingdom, both of Ethiope East Local Government Area, Delta State have announced the programme of events for the burial ceremony of Octogenarian, High Chief Johnson Barovbe.

A statement made available to newsmen by the family stated that the programmes would kick start with A Day of Tribute Part One holding at the Haven Event Centre, Oba Akinjobi Street, beside Archbishop Vining Anglican Church, Ikeja GRA, Lagos on Tuesday , February 15th, 2022, by 2.00 pm.

The statement further disclosed that there will be service of songs at St. Agnes Catholic Church Maryland, Ikeja, Lagos on Thursday , February 17th, 2022 by 7.00 pm, adding that this will be followed by a requiem mass at St Agnes Catholic Church, Maryland, Ikeja, Lagos on Friday, February 18th, 2022 by 10.00 am. The aforementioned programmes of events will take place in Lagos State.

According to the release, A Day Of Tributes Part two will hold at the Urhobo Progress Union (UPU) Cultural Centre, Uvwiamuge, Delta State on Thursday, February 24th, 2022 by 1 pm.

“ The event for final burial ceremonies will take off on Friday February 25th, 2022 where it will lying-in-state from 8.00 am at UPU Cultural Centre at Uvwiamughe followed by a motorcade procession through Ekreravwe, Orhoakpor, Okpara Inland to Ovu Town Hall. There will be a burial mass at St. Theresa Catholic Church by 11.00 am, followed by interment at his residence. After interment, there will be entertainment of guests from 1.00 pm at Ovu Grammar School, Ovu, Ethioep East Local Government Area, Delta State.

“There will be thanksgiving and outing service at St. Theresa Catholic Church, Ovu-Inland, Ethiope-East Local Government Area, Delta State on Sunday, February 27th, 2022 by 10.00 am,” the statement explained.

Before his demise on December 27th, 2021 at the ripe age of eighty-two-years, Olorogun Johnson Barovbe was the proprietor of the prestigious Westminster College Lagos and Westminster Nursery and Primary School also located in Lagos.

He owned the triple title of Tosogbe of Badagry, Okunna of Agbon Kingdom and Ahwotu (crowd puller) of Urhobo Kingdom.

Barovbe was an Urhobo leader, astute businessman, educationist and philanthropist.

He was the Chairman, Board of Trustees of Urhobo (BOT) Social Club Lagos, a foremost Urhobo Club based in Lagos. He was also member of Board of Trustee (BOT) of Urhobo Progress Union (UPU) worldwide.

Barovbe attended Catholic Primary School, Ovu- Inland, Ethiope East Local Government Area (LGA) of Delta State and Catholic Secondary Modern School, Okpara-Inland for both his primary and secondary school education respectively.

He also attended the then Provincial Teachers Training College, Warri, now College of Education, Edjeba, Warri, Delta State.

The deceased thereafter proceeded to Middlesex University, London and University of Bradford, West Yorkshire, UK for his graduate degrees.

He was awarded Federal Government of Nigeria Postgraduate Scholarship to study at University of Bradford, West Yorkshire, UK, for his postgraduate studies.

Chief Barovbe worked as Deputy General Manager, Transcap Limited, General Manager, Dumex Industry Nigeria Limited, CICA Nigeria Limited and Managing Director Modika Property Development Company.

May his soul rest in perfect peace (Amen)

Boundary Dispute: Okowa urges warring communities to embrace peace

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Governor Ifeanyi Okowa of Delta has called on communities embroiled in boundary dispute, which has led to crises and loss of lives to embrace peace to pave way for meaningful development.

Okowa made the call on Saturday at the funeral of late Professor Abednego Ekoko at St. Paul’s Anglican Church, Uzere in Isoko South Local Government Area of the state.

He said that no land was worth the life of any individual and urged Isoko people to embrace peace in honour of late Ekoko who was an accomplished boundary scholar.

According to him, all Isoko people can be united if you hold on to God and extend love and friendship among yourselves.

Okowa said that Ekoko contributed immensely to the peaceful resolution of crises in many communities and therefore charge his people to end strife and tread the path of peace in memory of the deceased peacemaker.

The governor recalled that Ekoko played vital role in the resolution of Aladja-Ogbe-Ijoh crisis and other boundary issues in the state and across the country when he served as National Commissioner, National Boundaries Commission.

He said “on behalf of my family and the government and people of Delta, I extend my condolences to the Ekoko family of Uzere on the passing of our father, brother and friend.

“We thank God for what is happening today on the day a peaceful man is being laid to rest. Professor Ekoko achieved all that he truly needed to achieve and today we are celebrating his life of great accomplishments.

“In everything he found himself doing he excelled and he taught my wife at the postgraduate level and has impacted directly on my family.

“In the community, he rose to achieve the highest honour in the land and beyond serving God, he served Nigeria at our national governance and through various appointments in the state.

“He was a special appointee of our state government as Executive Assistant (Boundary Matters).

“He was indeed a boundary scholar and I can attest to the fact that he contributed immensely to the peace we have in Aladja-Ogbe-Ijoh today.

“As Isoko people, let us honour Ekoko at his death by embracing peace. There are a lot of boundary disputes and communal crises in Isoko which ought not to be.

“In honour of the death of a boundary scholar that worked for peace in many communities, let us stop fighting and live peacefully.”

He counselled the people to eschew bitterness, especially over land matters, saying “when you fight because of land and for the sake of land destroy lives, those lives you destroyed you cannot recreate them when you settle.

“No land is worth the life of anyone and as leaders and elders, we ought to handover things that will connote peace and development and not crisis.

“I hope that the sermon spoken to us today will touch our lives for a change in honour of the late Ekoko.”

Okowa urged the leadership of Isoko Development Union and the Christian community to organise a collective prayer to rededicate Isokoland to God.

“It is a time for us to examine our faith, a time for self-introspection and reconciliation, and we must realise that it’s only in love the Isoko nation can be built to a greater nation.

“The charge from Christ is for us to reexamine ourselves and it is not too late to start,” he added.

Earlier in his sermon, Bishop of Oleh Diocese (Anglican Communion), Rt. Rev. John Aruakpor, said that late Professor Ekoko was a man who worked for peace across the country.

He described him as a man who was an addicted singer and worshipper of God, adding that his death was a great loss to christendom.

The bishop said that Ekoko worshipped God even through pains and sickness.

He urged Christians to live in peace and shun the spirit of bitterness and acrimony which had pervaded the land in recent years.

“As politicians, it is only when we are united that we can attract dividends of democracy to our land,” he said.

The service which featured prayers for the cleansing of Isoko land, attracted numerous dignitaries from the academia and was also attended by Senator James Manager, Senator Stella Omu; former Minister of Works, Chief Mike Onolememen and Mr Victor Nwokolo of the House of Representatives among others.

Delta 2023: Barr. Kingsley Burutu Otuaro, the most qualified among all.

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By Rufus Walter Perejitei

Looking at the number of aspirants for the Governorship come 2023, you will agree that 90% of them have worked with Governor Okowa who is the captain and Barr Kingsley Burutu Otuaro the deputy.

Just like a football team, when a Captain leaves the pitch , the hard working assistant is rewarded.

Having a deputy Governor like Barr Kingsley Burutu Otuaro with Great talent, creative ideas, and a positive mindset will creative a more thriving Economic Growth and robust Human Capital Development.

Let us put sentiments of tribalism, sectionalism aside and fixate our hearts and mind on the Personality of Barr Kingsley Burutu Otuaro whom we know will lead Delta and Deltans to more Greater heights.

Barr. Otuaro has been a right-hand man to the Gov. Okowa success. From the boardroom to the field. From Peace to Human capital building, From Education to Infrastructure. From Health Care to Youth Empowerment Programmes.

Deltans, Barr Kingsley Burutu Otuaro is the one to support for a Solidified Stronger and Better Delta State..

KBO is a Goal.

2023: Nani Gets Royal Blessings From Urhobo Traditional Rulers…as Oyibode affirms Delta central youths clamour based on his track records.

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The Commissioner representing Ughelli South, Udu, Uvwie and Urhobo in Warri South on the board of the Delta State oil and gas producing areas Development Commission, DESOPADEC, Chief Vincent Oyibode has affirmed that the antecedents and pedigree of Olorogun John Obukohwo Nani were reasons why youths of urhobo Extractions are clamouring for him to join in the 2023 race for the Delta Central Senatorial seat.

The DESOPADEC Commissioner who had a chat with newsmen at his Udu residence, explained that Nani who is the Executive Director of Finance and Administration of DESOPADEC has what it takes to change the Narratives for the betterment of the Urhobo people in the National Assembly.

He maintained that Nani performed exceedingly well as a member of the Delta State House of Assembly and Commissioner for Environment in the state,.

He remarked further that ” we need such high profile personality to go and represent us at the Senate . Someone like Chief Nani who knows the plights of the Urhobos already. He has track records of excellent achievements in the past and even now that we speak ”

Chief Oyibode , reiterated that Delta Central youths were unanimous in calling on Nani to vy For the senatorial seat, stressing that he is very confident that Chief Nani will not renege on his promises for his people while at the National Assembly.

Oyibode noted; ” Since we made the pronouncement that Olorogun John Nani should contest for the Senate in 2023, have you seen or heard of any strong opposition from anywhere”?

“His superlative performance has also endeared him to so many people in the state, such that he is presently enjoying the support of so many people in Delta Central especially those who testified to how he controlled flooding in their areas while he was the ministry of Environment Commissioner. ” He pointed out.

Chief Oyibode, a Chieftain of the Peoples Democratic Party in Delta Central said , “Nani did very well in that aspect and many more. There are lots of testimonies to the wonderful works of the Idjerhe born politician who has the milk of benevolent spirit of human kindness in his heart. ” He concluded.

Meanwhile, Chief Obukohwo Nani, alias Awemutuwewi of Idjerhe Kingdom has received his royal Blessings for the race from the traditional rulers of the entire Urhobo kingdoms at Ughweru in Ughelli South local government area of Delta at the Palace of the Ohworode 1. Ovie of Olowu Kingdom.

He told the Urhobo Monarchs that having listened to the cry and prompting of the Urhobo youth who beckoned on him to represent all Urhobos at the National Assembly, He had no option but to fully respect their opinion.

He told the Traditional rulers in Urhobo language that he is going there as a trustee of democracy to represent his people in a representative capacity and will never renege on his promises.

He said his entrant into the red Chambers is to attract more development to all the entire Urhobo Nation as his name connotes , the Aghwemutuwhevwi of Idjerhe Kingdom, which meant (the one who attracts development and transformation to his people without looking back. )

Chief Nani who has verse experiences in governance given his pedigree and antecedents over the years he has served in elective positions and in appointments, told them that his qualitative and track records of excellent achievements is enough to take the Urhobos to the next level.

He sought for their cooperation, prayers and moral support so that he could have easy access to represent them at Abuja.

The entire Urhobos Ivies, , (kings) through their mouth piece, the Ohworode of Olowu Kingdom prayed for Nani to be successful on his ambition to take Urhobos to the promise land of more blessings and opportunities.

Delta 2023: The Game Of Politics And Multifaceted Voices Of Deception, gods and goddess.

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By Fred Latimore Oghenesivbe Esq

 

It is a well know fact that deception has become an integral part of political games in Nigeria, and indeed Africa continent. It will led good men to hell and saints into the lake of fire. God cannot be mocked. Whatsoever a man sow he shall surely reap.

But do not be worried by sponsored propaganda stories and articles of loyalty to the gods and goddesses, either of the sea or of the Atlantic Ocean, for the good Lord Jesus that we serve is in the business of setting the captives free and paying the debt of the bond woman.

The Urhobo ethnic nationality can never be used and dumped, cannot be a pawn of any shaped or size. Urhobos are very patient and sometimes they appear uncoordinated but can be very resilient, dogged and results oriented whenever the need arises. They are humble to a fault but at the same time can be very stubborn when the ships are down.

Don’t listen to PR voices and don’t give in to reckless political permutations that portrays governor Ifeanyi Arthur Okowa, as a fetish politician who may have sworn before any deity in order to achieve his political ambition in 2015, NEVER. His landslide victory was divine, a victory well deserved and devoid of juju or vudu sentiments or colouration.

Okowa is a genuine christian and have demonstrated it from the beginning of his tenure in 2015 till date, and still counting. Political games and strategies are real and political power is never gotten cheaply, which is why there is bound to be alliances and teamwork in the electioneering process.

Delta Central waited for 16 years to begin another circle of power sharing in Delta State, and not even loyalty to any deity can take 2023 from the senatorial district. The three senatorial districts must remain as one, and be their brother’s keeper. Political coup in 2023 against one and another must be discouraged for us to sustain oneness, peace, unity in diversity.

Disregard any material or satanic piece trending on social media and in public domain, trying to link the governor of Delta State, Senator Dr Ifeanyi Arthur Okowa, to promises or oath taken before certain deities in respect of 2023 governorship race. This cannot be the correct position and will never be.

The governor is known and seen to have given thanks to God Almighty for all his victories, peace and good governance in Delta State. The alleged dollars traded in 2015 if anything to go by cannot be compared to the unity, peace and political stability in the state, especially the growth and stability of the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP.

Delta South handed power to Delta North in 2015, for 8 years, and governor Okowa being an astute politician, a man with good conscience and equity, may not be favourably disposed to handing over power to Delta South in 2023. It will be a clear case of political complication that may led to prolonged political conflicts, if you permit me to use that foreseeable finality.

The field is open to all aspirants, and at the end of the gubernatorial party primaries we shall know whether or not these multifaceted voices of deities will have their way, or that God, will determine who becomes Okowa’s successor.

I am optimistic beyond reasonable doubts that Delta Central will be united and shall collaborate with the two other senatorial districts to have it in 2023, but we do not know at the moment who amongst the aspirants in Urhobo nation will fly the PDP governorship ticket in 2023.

Communication strategists of deities and vudu, should let Okowa be. He is a genuine christian and the apple of God’s eye, not of the gods, goddess or deities.

Stronger Delta, Let’s Build Together!

GUOBA PG LAUDS CLASS 89 FOR INFRASTRUCTURAl DEV OF ALMA MATER. …..WE WERE TOUCHED BY THE POOR STATE OF THE MAIN STAFF ROOM WHEN WE VISITED…KWAKPOVWE

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The President General Worldwide of the prestigious Government College Ughelli Old Students Association GCUOBA, Architect Charles Majoroh has commended Class 1989 for it’s tireless efforts in contributing meaningfully to the infrastructural development of their Alma mater with the renovation and furnishing of the main staff room of the school at the cost of #2.745m.

Architect Majoroh gave the commendation while commissioning the newly renovated and fully furnished main staff room by Class 89 as part of activities to mark the celebration of the 2022 Founder’s Day Reunion and 77th year of Government College Ughelli hosted by the class of of 72 to mark their 50th year of admission into the school.

He said Class 89 had given the main staff room a facelift with the massive renovation and furnishing work carried out saying that their action had given the teachers a more conducive environment to work which will impact positively on the students.

The GUOBA President General Worldwide congratulated members of Class 89 for their thoughtful and innovative idea that culminated in the beautiful work done to the main staff room by making it befitting and comfortable for teachers to review lesson notes,mark papers before and after classes with two giant standard shelf cupboards for proper safe keeping of students files,textbooks as well as provision of after teaching relaxation and well equipped office,mini conference meeting centre table and chairs.

Architect Majoroh used the opportunity to appeal on the Delta State Government to post more male teachers to the school instead of the over eighty five percent of female teachers in an all boys school which requires mentoring from male teachers.

The Chairman of GUOBA Class 89,Comrade Efe Fuludu Kwakpovwe said the renovation and furnishing of the main staff room of the school was adopted when they visited the school in 2021 and saw the sorry state of the structure and facilities which had reached an unimaginable level of dilapidation.

He said Class 89 set had to take up the challenge to assist government by completely renovating and furnishing the main staff room at the cost of #2.745m adding that his set also carried out the perimeter fencing of some sections of the school housing the Ministry of Basic Education building which provide an unauthorized route for students and visitors to sneak in and out of the school premises.

Comrade Kwakpovwe said the staff room was now wearing a new look with new furnitures,43″LG LED television and decorder, electrical fittings and rewiring the entire building among others things done.

Giving a breakdown,Comrade Kwakpovwe said the total sum of two million deven hundred and forty-five thousand, one hundred naira (N2,745,100.00) was spent to fix tiles on the broken floor, changed damaged wooden windows to aluminum windows and Installed metallic secured enterance door, provided new staffroom office 12pcs tables with drawals and 12pcs chairs including 1pc mini-conference table and 2pcs 3-seater chairs on both side of the table, 2 ceiling fans and 2 giant industrial standing fans, provided 2pcs giant metallic files keeping shelf-cupboards,rewired the entire building and installed new electrical completion fittings/appliances, paint interiors and exteriors of the staffroom, provided 43″ LG LED TV and TV stations transmission decorder.

Arch Charles Majoroh Prrsident General Worldwide of Government College Ughelli Old Boys Association was accompanied on the commissioning by Ancient Mariner Chief Miller Uloho, 1st Vice President Albert Akpomudje (SAN), Secretary General, Snr Evang Roy Odoko, Home Desk Administrator Pastor Wilson Egbodje, Principal Mr Samson Obor and Surveyor Okeoghene Osiawa Chairman School Infrastructural Projects Committee.

Class of 1989 Members present during the commissioning include Onosigho Ejukonemu Class Treasurer, Ohwofasa Whegbere Class Financial Secretary, Activist Rex Anughoro SSA to Delta State Governor on Civil Society and Civic Engagement, Ebruphiyor Omovuhoyi, Eric Otueh, Ochuko Osiobe, Sunday Egbudu, Zion Kanuhor, Kingsley Onovayen, Oyovwike Igbinoba, Morris Tadafe, Mitaire Oserivwoja and Julius Ogido.

Other Class members who were specially recognized in absential for their contribution include: Robinson Agharite, Eyanohore Uruemuesiri Harry, Emerayo Akpotu, Diejomaoh Emudiaga, Prince Emiko Kelly Ebiyemi, Onyeka Anthony Onuora, Onoriode Okoro, Augustine Igbinake, Evwerhamre Akpobome, Brai Cajetan, Ohwojero Akiyoyovwi, Elum Ivie, Honesty Olulu, Michael Emuobosa Udi, Godwin Akhimien, Agwemuria Ogheneochuko, Uvieghara Jerus, Olomu Ovierigho, Odibo Roy, Emareyo Ohwotuemuho, Omorere Justice Oduma, Agbaire Oghenerume, Okube Douglas Isioma, Evwerhamre Emuobosa, Sunday Ahante, Irorobeje ThankGod, Christopher Ohwodiasa, Kede Oghenetega, Otomi Enyerovwo, Abu Ejovwoke, Onini Anthony, Nduka Chukwuma Alex, Owhowho Aghogho, Edirin Koloko, Clifford Edevbie, Alexander Efetobor Ojarikre, Emoefe Efemena, Rev. Fr. Igba Jude and Innocent Imire.

Delta Govt. To Distribute 3.9 Million Insecticide Treated Nets, Says Okobah

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The Delta State Government through
the State Primary Health Care Development Agency (DSPHCDA) with support from the Global Fund and Partners, would be distributing 3.9 million Insecticide Treated Net (ITN) towards the prevention, control and elimination of malaria in the State.

The Chairman of the DSPHCDA Dr Isioma Okobah stated this on Thursday, while inaugurating the Insecticide Campaign Coordinating Network (ICCN) Committee.

Dr. Okobah charged the committee to ensure the success of the campaign through planning and implementation of the mass distribution campaign, coordinating technicalities, demand creation and logistics as well as monitoring and addressing security issues

She disclosed that the state was expecting about 3.9 million Insecticide Treated Nets for mass distribution to every household in the state, adding that insecticide Treated Net was globally recognized as a key strategy for the prevention, control and elimination of Malaria.

The Agency Chairman while lauding the state Government for the prompt approval and release of the state counterpart fund also commended the Global Fund and her allied partners.

The National Coordinator of National Malaria Elimination Program (NMEP) represented by Mrs. Mary Esema gave an overview of the ITN mass Campaign scheduled to begin by May 1, 2022 targeting about 6Million Deltans.

Esema stated that the 2022 ITN replacement mass distribution campaign had some innovations different from the previous campaign of 2019 adding that the use of electronic technology with scanned cards containing bar codes,use of cash and asset transfer, early microplanning amongst other technical aspect will be deployed for better and efficient distribution.

The ICCN committee had members drawn from Security and paramilitary operatives in the state, religious and traditional organizations, civil society organizations, community based organizations, inter ministerial and market bodies.

The inauguration witnessed good will messages from the Chairman House Committee on Health, Permanent Secretary Ministry of Environment, Dr. Mrs Minnie Oseji World Health Organization , Catholic Relief Society, Management Sciences for Health, Chemonics and ACOMIN, among others.

DElTA 2023: Urhobo Must Hold Together

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By Udueme Onovughe

The Delta Central for 2023 lobby group has maintained that the three aspirants that emerged from its screening process is its final presentation for the Peoples Democratic Party primaries ahead of the Delta Governorship election in 2023.

The Pruning/Screening Committee which began the trimming from 13 to five, submitted its final report last Sunday, recommending Olorogun David Edevbie, Barr Chief Kenneth Gbagi and Rt Hon Sheriff Oborevwori. At the same time, Senator Emmanuel Aguariavwodo and Chief James Augoye were dropped.

Some of those screened out now insist they will participate in the PDP primaries despite the report, claiming the process violated their political rights. However, Deltans are questioning the integrity in turning around to criticise the process only when they did not scale the final hurdle.

A prominent Delta Central PDP chieftain explained that while the idea of pruning was in heeding the advice of party leaders, the process was explained to all the aspirants and they signed up and submitted to it without coercion.

“It is ridiculous that any of them would reject the outcome. The process was explained to all, they ratified the criteria, signed and submitted themselves for the screening. They agreed to maintain mutual friendship and work together before, during, and after the screening, into the primaries and the election proper, to ensure the emergence of a Delta Central candidate as the Governor.

“The aspirants had a forum. They first met at Ughelli, and those in attendance signed. At their next meeting in Sapele, Augoye and some others signed before they proceeded to Sapele Athletic Club for the first screening on November 21, at which some of them advanced into the top first five. Curiously, they did not complain then. It is unfair. Is it because they did not make the final list? I think they should join hands with those selected because they are all still members of one family and they still have their place in the political environment.”

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During the week, the Chairman of the Delta Central lobby group, Chief Ighoyota Amori, said there is no going back on the selection.

“From Delta Central, these are the three aspirants we have chosen. We have examined, we have put all parameters into consideration and these three people meet our minimum requirements to become Governor of Delta. This is our final position,” he declared.

“We are re-emphasising, all those who have been supporting A, B, C or D should now key into and collapse all their support into the structure of Olorogun David Edevbie, Barr Chief Kenneth Gbagi and Rt Hon Sheriff Oborevwori. That is the way we have structured it. That is the way they have been recommended and the way we adopted them. One of them will definitely become Governor of the state. Key into anyone. I don’t have any special person. The three aspirants are the aspirants of DC-23, and we so recommend.”

That seems fair enough just as the criteria were fair.

“First of all, we subjected all aspirants to the Nigeria constitution and the party constitution. They all met the requirement. Then we took other considerations. They are not political neophytes. If you look at the three names, they have been there from the very beginning.

“You don’t expect somebody who is just coming and says he wants to become Governor, but I know there is a place in history for them. It is not that they were not chosen because they were not qualified but, somehow, in any examination, somebody must come first, second and third. Fourth, fifth and sixth are not within our plan; hence we did the screening to choose 1,2,3. Even if two people have first-class, there must be a first within the class.”

A PDP Chieftain who was close to the process said though David Edevbie scored the highest in each of the criteria, Oborevwori was a distant second while Senator Aguariavwodo scored unimpressive marks in all categories.

“Edevbie scored distinction in development strategy, capability, Pan-Delta disposition, integrity, credibility, acceptance and accessibility. That cannot be surprising given his background and experiences working with almost all the Governors, at the Presidency and his professional career in the private sector. But Sheriff (Oborevwori) was on his heels on integrity.

“Aguariavwodo scored the lowest in Pan-Delta disposition, and that might not be unconnected with his attempt to take over from Ibori in 2007, not minding that they are both Urhobos. He also had issues with his development strategy and preparedness, integrity and acceptance, in which he also scored very low. Gbagi, who came third behind Sheriff, had serious issues with integrity where he scored the lowest.”

It is trite to say the Urhobos should stand firm with DC-23. The group organised themselves and took the gauntlet to transverse the state to ensure the understanding of various other parts for power rotation to restart from Delta Central rather than on the basis of ethnic groups, the complexity of which will throw up unending squabbles.

Again, no one can challenge the personality and integrity of any of the screening committee members who assessed the aspirants. They were treated to the same questions and there is no way they would all have emerged with equal scores.

It has also always been said that in as much as we agree on rotation, the zones must endeavour to present their best hands.

Having adhered to all these and having come this far, the DC-23 cannot now become villains simply for advancing a process to ensure the actualisation of a Governor from Delta Central which will also help to maintain order in the rotation process across the state.

It is more so when it was advised by the Governor and the aspirants submitted to and ratified the criteria.

Onovughe is a social activist from Uvwie.

2023: NANI OFFICIALLY DECLARES AMBITION FoR SENATE

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Olorogun John Nani

By Evidence Igere

The Political Trailblazer of Urhobo Nation, Okakuro John Obukohwo Nani (JON), was at the palace of the Ovie (king) of IDJERHE KINGDOM, on Sunday, 6 February, 2022, to officially notify him, the Chiefs and the People of his Kingdom of his intention to vie for the position of the Senate, Delta Central.

After series of endorsements by various groups across Delta Central, Urhobo bodies in overseas, and Delta State in general, asking the Aghwemutuwevwi to contest for the position due to his enormous contributions towards the growth and development of Urhobo Nation and her People, Barr Nani has officially accepted to yield to the voice of his People. “The voices of the People are the Voice of God.”

John Nani

HRM Monday Obukohwo Whiskey, Udurhie 1, and his Chiefs were in a joyous mood hearing that their Son is vying for the Red Chamber position.

The Ovie gave his advice to the Aspirant and also used the occasion to pour royal Blessings on him.

John Obukohwo Nani who still holds the record as the longest serving PRO Delta State PDP, had been a head and member to various boards in the State. He was also a member Delta State House of Assembly representing Ethiope West State Constituency (2011-2014) before becoming a member of the State executive Council as a Commissioner for Environment (2015-2019). After the 2019 general elections and successful swearing-in of the Executive Governor of Delta State, Governor Ifeanyi A. Okowa, JON as a prudent manager of Finance and resources, the governor appointed him as the Executive Director, Finance and Administration in the board of the Delta State Oil Producing Areas Development Commission, ED. F&A DESOPADEC, the position he still occupies till date.

It should be recalled that, during his time as a member of the DTHA, he was elected as the best Nigerian legislator due to his contribution and various meaningful bills sponsored by him and subsequently assented by the then Governor. The much talked about restoration of the “Ethiope West State Constituency 1” recently approved by the Nigerian Senate is one of the many legacy footprints of Hon John Nani when he was a member of the State assembly.

As a Commissioner for environment, he was named Workaholic Commissioner by the Governor and was later echoed by the Nigerian Vice President, Professor Yemi Osinbajo during his visit to the State to assess the level of environmental impacts of the State government. That was due to his (JON) laudable initiatives in the ministry, and working tirelessly to making sure his ministry contributed its quota maximally to the #SMARTAGENDA, #STRONGERDELTA and #PROPSERITY4ALLDELTANS which are the initiative of the governor.

“JON is confidently determined to consolidate and amplify the voice of the Urhobo Nation at the Nigerian Senate; ushering in a profound legislative and infrastructural advancement in Delta Central Senatorial District.”

 

I will Be The Trustee Of Dividends of Democracy To The Urhobos At NASS Come 2023 —–Nani

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John Nani

By Onoriode Etatsemi.

Chief Hon Barrister Obukohwo Nani has said that he will be the trustee of the dividends of democracy to Urhobos if elected as the Senator to represent Delta Central come 2023.

Chief Nani popularly known as the Aghwemutuwevwi of Idjerhe Kingdom and the Executive Director of Finance and Administration of DESOPADEC, who fielded questions from journalists at the palace of Ovie of Idjerhe Kingdom where he declared his intentions to contest for the senatorial seat, said his attempt is purely to better the lots of his people.

Olorogun John Nani

He told his people that, ” I am going to be there at the National Assembly in a representative capacity and any man who is in a representative capacity is a trustee of Dividends of democracy to the people,”

” those persons who he may be representing are the beneficiaries of the dividends of democracy. For anything that I am going there to do, I am to act as a trustee of what is there . Anything I am to say there is what I will be sending there to do as an emissary of the Urhobo people ” he pointed out.

He told the Udurie I, Ovie of Idjerhe Kingdom and his palace Chiefs that he is vying for the plump Senate job having realised that he is very qualified for the job, with his track records of excellent achievements .

He said he decided to listened to Urhobo youths who beckoned on him to represent Delta Central Senatorial District at the Senate so that their desire for him to be for the Urhobos at the NASS will not be fallow.

He added that having sought and received his royal blessings from his monarch, his next line of action was to dedicated his ambition to Almighty God with His Monarch taking the lead, from there he will see the Urhobo Traditional rulers before he kick start his campaign proper.

He assured that the Entire Urhobos will get better deals more than ever before with him at the green chambers appealing to all to throw their weight behind him to enable Almighty God use him deliver Democratic dividends to their door steps.

He told journalists that having garnered much experience in governance, he is better placed to take his people to another level of progress and prosperity through Peoples oriented bills at the floor of the house.

John Nani

Chief Solomon Ojariafe , who is the Unuewvoro of Idjerhe Kingdom who also spoke to newsmen soon after Nani’s declaration in the Palace, said they in The kingdom are overwhelmed with joy and satisfaction that one of their own has indicated his interest to represent the Urhobos at National Assembly.

He prayed to God almighty to make this intents from Chief Nani their own come to pass, pointing out that owing to his pedigree and enviable track records he would certainly deliver the dividends of democracy to his people.

He advised Chief Nani never to listen to side talks nor sycophants as he carried the plough of Urhobo Leadership along but to be focused and unrelenting until he gets to Abuja while calling on the entire Urhobos to throw their weight behind him for more goods thing to come their way through prayers and moral support .

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