Okowa's Arrest: Innocent until proven guilty ~ Bureau Chief

 

... Urges Deltans to pray for him at this trying time

Director General, Delta State Orientation and Communications Bureau, Dr Fred Latimore Oghenesivbe, has said that the arrest of former governor Ifeanyi Arthur Okowa by the officials of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, as reported by a section of the media does not in any way fracture his enviable reputation.

Dr Oghenesivbe made the assertion on Monday night, saying that under the legal principle of presumption of innocence, Senator Okowa may be interrogated and released without criminal prosecution or until proven guilty by a Court of competent jurisdiction

He noted that EFCC usually invite suspects based on criminal allegations, which may be true or false, and the Law recognizes the innocence of all accused persons until proven otherwise.

The Bureau Chief further stated that in the instant case, former governor Okowa, made himself available to EFCC, and did not abscond from Nigeria as we are made to understand in somw.cases under investigation.

Dr Oghenesivbe Latimore, who was Okowa's Executive Assistant on Communications from 2017 to May 29, 2023, appealed to the good people of Delta State, to keep their fingers crossed, pray for Senator Okowa, adding that he may be innocent at the end of EFCC investigation.

"The news of former governor Ifeanyi Arthur Okowa's arrest by EFCC is trending on social media platforms based on reports by section a of the traditional media.

"There is no cause for alarm. It's an established procedure in criminal matters to have a suspect arrested based on allegations in form of a petition to the commission. 

"Arrest is not a proof of guilt, and not a judgment by a Court of competent jurisdiction. The allegations shall be tested in Court or Courts is the need arises. It's important for us to keep our fingers crossed.

"I urge Deltans to pray for Senator Okowa at this trying time," Oghenesivbe said.

URHOBO: OBAYENDO ELECTED CHAIRMAN,UPU ETI-OSA ,LEKKI SUB BRANCH.

 

By Ovie Bethel 

A prominent son of Mosogar Kingdom and business tycoon,Mr. Desmond Obayendo has been elected as Chairman of the Urhobo Progress Union(UPU) Eti-Osa Lekki Sub Branch.

Mr. Obayendo and other distinguished sons and daughters of Urhobo Nation were elected and subsequently inaugurated on Saturday 2nd November,2024 at White Court View hotel Ajuwe Lekki,Lagos State.

He is the Chief Executive Officer of Desco Executive Global Motors and Head, Mosogar Development Union ,Lekki Zone under MDU-Lagos Branch.

Urhobo prominent son in the entertainment industry,Gordons and veteran actor,Tony Akposheri were among the dignitaries in attendance.

Below is the full list of elected and inaugurated Executives who will serve UPU Eti-Osa Lekki Sub Branch for the next 3years:

1). Mr. Obayendo Oghenemine Desmond (Chairman)

2). Mr.  Ikogho Joshua Omoyefe (Vice Chairman)

3). Mr  Solomon Okiemute Gbogidi (Secretary)

4). Mr. Victor Kiama (Assistant Secretary)

5). Mrs. Aderoju Ese (Treasurer)

6). Mr. Ogagaoghene Efevberha (P.R.O)

7). Oghenetega Iya (Financial Secretary)

8).Mrs. Bridget O. Enato (Woman Leader)

9).Mrs Christy E Soko (Welfare)

10).Sweetness Igho Gold-Glory (Spokesperson)

11).Omamuyovwi Monica Edjerunuketa (Assistant Treasurer)

12). Matthew Goodluck Macaulay (Organizing Secretary)

13).Prince Enafevwe Sivwete (Provost)

14).Elohor Laurence (Assistant Provost)

AMORI COMMISERATES UTUAMA FAMILY,SAYS DEATH OF FORMER DEPUTY GOVERNOR, A GREAT LOSS TO URHOBO, DELTA STATE.

 

The National Chairman, DC-23,Sen(Chief) Dr. Ighoyota Amori has commiserated with the family of former Deputy Governor of Delta State,Prof. Amos Utuama.

Chief Amori in a statement, expressed shock over the demise of Prof. Utuama who served as Deputy Governor between 2007-2015 under the administration of His Excellency Dr. Emmanuel Uduaghan,while he described the death as a great loss not just to the family but Urhobo Nation and Delta State in general.

"The demise of Prof. Amos Utuama came to me with a rude shock.

It is sad we lost a great patriot who has served our dear State patriotically and unblemished.

My condolences to the immediate family and Urhobo Nation.

May God grant everyone the fortitude to bear the irreplaceable loss.

May His Gentle Soul Rest." he said.

Oborevwori leveraging education In driving economic growth ~ Emu

 

...Says research skills equip PG students to tackle real-world problems

By Fred Latimore Oghenesivbe Esq 

Secretary to Delta State Government, SSG, Dr Kingsley Emu, has said that governor Sheriff Oborevwori, is leveraging education to drive sustainable economic growth and development as encapsulated in his MORE agenda under implementation.

He made the assertion on Thursday at a two-day workshop organised for postgraduate students by DELSU Business School Asaba, saying that the role of business schools in driving sustainable development globally cannot be overemphasized, while commending the Vice Challenlor and the Senate of Delta State University Abraka, for establishing the business school.

Dr Emu while sharing his thoughts on the workshop theme "Business School and Development of Quality Research Skills for Postgraduate Students," noted that In today's rapidly changing global landscape, the importance of research-driven innovation and entrepreneurship cannot be overstated. 

He advised doctorate students of DELSU Business School Asaba, to develop skills in critical thinking and analysis, Problem-solving and decision-making, data collection and analysis, as well as effective communication and accurate data presentation.

Dr Emu emphasized that as future leaders and change-makers, post-graduate students of DELSU Business School must possess the skills to navigate complex challenges, think critically, and develop sustainable solutions, saying that Faculty members are saddled with the responsibility to foster quality research skills in their students.

"Delta State Government, under the leadership of Governor Sheriff Oborevwori, recognizes the significance of education in driving economic growth and development. We are making substantial progress as can be seen from government huge Investments in the education sector.

"Our administration is committed to supporting initiatives that promote excellence in research, innovation, and entrepreneurship. Research methodology can be qualitative or quantitative, and it can be mixed method.

"Delsu Business School must move beyond traditional teaching methods and focus on developing research skills that equip students to tackle real-world problems.

"You must of a necessity focus on research-driven innovation and entrepreneurship that can foster economic growth, create employment opportunities, improve living standards and drive social change.

"Quality research skills would leverage on challenges and opportunities to bridge the gap between academia and industry, encourage interdisciplinary collaboration leveraging technology for research and innovation, developing policy-relevant research.

"Therefore, Delsu Business School and facilitators have a critical role to play in developing quality research skills for post-graduate students. 

"By fostering a culture of research-driven innovation and entrepreneurship, we can unlock the potential of our future leaders and drive sustainable development," Emu said.

Earlier, Director of Delsu Business School Asaba, Professor Peter Olannye, said the workshop facilitors would speak to multifaceted issues in research skills development, so as to equip postgraduate students for the task ahead.

He disclosed that the first study tour of faculty members and students of DELSU Business School Asaba will take place at the Lagos Business School from 3rd to 6th November, 2024, saying that the tour is to enable students interface with industry players and network with scholars from other Business Schools leveraging on interdisciplinary cross fertilization of ideas.

The highpoint of the event was a group photograph with Faculty facilitators led by the Director, Delsu Business School, Dr Peter Olannye.

In the same vein, some Doctorate students of DELSU Business School Asaba also had photo session with Dr Kingsley Emu, which include; the Director General, Delta State Orientation and Communications Bureau, Barrister Fred Latimore Oghenesivbe (Doctorate in Public Leadership), Executive Secretary, Delta State Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises Development Agency (DEMSME), Barrister Godwin Adolor (Doctorate in Business Leadership), and Executive Assistant to the Governor on Social Work, Hon (Mrs) Pally Eghove (Doctorate in Public Leadership), among others.

DESCOEM REGISTRAR,FOLE DECORATED BY SSUCOEN,SOUTH-SOUTH ZONE.

 

The Registrar of the Delta State College of Education Mosogar,Mr. Simon Fole has been decorated by the leadership of the Senior Staff Union in Colleges of Education Nigeria,South-South zone in his office on Wednesday 30th October,2024.

The zonal Executives was received by the Provost of the College,Dr. Israel Imide alongside other principal officers,Mosogar SSUCOEN chapter,led by Comr. Ovie Origho and other sisters Unions; COEASU led by Comr. Richard Igbunu and NASU led by Comr. John Ughagbe shortly before the official ceremony.

In his brief speech,the Provost of the College welcome the team,while he commended the Comrades for the sacrificed they paid as cost for unionism inline of safeguarding the interest of their members.

Comr. Nwachukwu G.I (Chairman,South South zone, SSUCOEN) who led the delegation, appreciated the Provost,for the warm reception he accorded them and creating a level playing field for the smooth operation of unions in the College.

The Registrar,Mr. Simon Fole is a senior Comrade who has served SSUCOEN as Chairman in Mosogar Chapter and Secretary at the Zonal level was decorated with the Union cloth by Comr. Gesiere Dagbo and a 'Rull Up Photo Stand' was also presented to him.

The ceremony was further spice up with the official unveiling of the newly acquired vehicle by the Mosogar Chapter of SSUCOEN.

Those in the Zonal team are; Comr. Nwachukwu G.I (Zonal Chairman, South-South),Comr. Amufa Sandra (Assistant Secretary,South South),Comr. Obojor-Ogar Oyigoju (Chairman,FCE-Obudu),Comr. Erikpokpo J.E (Chairman,COE-Warri),Comr. Ugbechie Smart Ehiedu (Chairman,FCOE-Asaba),Comr. Gesiere Dagbo R. (Ag. Chair Person,IJBCDE-Sagbama),Comr. Ekine Pakaye (Chairman,FCET- Omotan),Comr. Elabor Eromonsele (Ex-PRO,FCET-Asaba), Comr. Yunusa Nathan (FCET-Asaba) and Comr. Agbonlahor Monday (Chairman,FCET-Ekiadolor).

Some of the management staff of the College present are; Dr. Israel Imide(Provost),Dr. Nathaniel Ethel (Deputy Provost),Mrs. Joan Inomi (Bursar),Mr. Victor Ughuvwu (Librarian) and host of others.

Oborevwori upscales funding for SMEs in Delta ~ Egwunyenga

 

...Says gov't BUP targets 2,000 business owners 

Delta State Governor, Sheriff Oborevwori, is taking bold steps to support Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs) through the MORE Biz-up Business Upscale programme meant to support entrepreneurs in the State.

Through the More Biz-Up initiative, the state government aims to provide funds to 2,000 verified business owners, boosting the state's economy, creating more jobs that would strategically position Delta as the nation's number one commercial hub.

Chief Job Creation Officer, Delta State Job and Wealth Creation Bureau, Comrade Ifeanyi Michael Egwunyenga gave the assurance on Wednesday, while speaking as guest of Orientation Panorama on Voice of Delta FM Radio Asaba, saying that the state government will continue to support SMEs to cushion the effects of economic hardship threatening their survival.

He encouraged young entrepreneurs and small business owners to apply online at www.deltastatemorebizup.net, pointing out that the program aims to provide equal opportunity for all Deltans, regardless of political, ethnic, or religious affiliation.

According to Comrade Egwunyenga, by supporting SMEs, Governor Oborevwori recognizes the significant role they play in job creation and economic growth, which is why he's helping SMEs to overcome challenges posed by macro-economic policies and interest rates, assuring that the Job Creation Bureau is committed to creating more jobs and wealth through government financial assistance and technical support to entrepreneurs. 

The State Chief Job Creation Officer  disclosed that eligible entrepreneurs must have Voter’s Card or National Identification Number, NIN, have a business located in Delta State, and duly registered business with the Corporate Affairs Commission, CAC, as well as an active business account with any commercial bank in Nigeria.

He urged small and medium business owners to take advantage of the ongoing online application, so as to benefit from the Programme, adding that the portal which opened on the 28th day of  October will close on 1st November, 2024, emphasizing that applicants must be between age 21 and 45 years.

Egwunyenga assured that the Wealth and Job Creation Bureau will introduce more empowerment programmes in the near future, but that the ongoing More Biz-Up business upscale initiative captured the following business categories; Information & Communication Technologies, Computer and Smart Phone Maintenance, and Building & Construction Services including Aluminium Profiling, POP, Interlocking, Tiling, Welding & Fabrication, Electrical & Solar Installation.

Other categories of small business to benefit from the first phase of the Programme are; Handicrafts - Fashion Design, Leather Works, Furniture/Woodwork, Hair Dressing/Makeover, Event Management, Catering & Confectionery, Industrial Cleaning, Audio-visual Services; Cinematography, Photography and Graphics Design.

"Online application for the MORE Biz-up Business Upscale Programme commenced on 28th October to close on November 1, 2024. 

"The state government is targeting 2,000 entrepreneurs between age 21 and 45 years old. This age bracket is very active. They are our target and other age brackets may be captured in subsequent empowerment programmes.

"His Excellency, the Governor of Delta State, Rt Hon Sheriff Oborevwori is driving the process, and he emphasized the need for transparency that provides equal opportunity for all Deltans, irrespective of political, ethnic or religious affiliation.

"We have put strategies in place to ensure that only those who are currently doing business with performance promise are selected to benefit from the MORE Biz-up Business Upscale initiative of the governor.

"Times are hard and governor Oborevwori clearly understands the harsh economic conditions faced by small business owners. This programme is to ensure that they remain in business, make significant progress, because the state government and people stand to benefit when businesses thrive.

"As a Bureau, we are fully prepared to deliver, serve the good people of Delta State by creating more jobs and wealth through deliberate financial assistance and technical support to visionary entrepreneurs in Delta State," Comrade Egwunyenga assured.

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PHOTO:

Chief Job and Wealth Creation Officer, Delta State Job and Wealth Creation Bureau, Comrade Ifeanyi Michael Egwunyenga (1st from left), Director General, Delta State Orientation and Communications Bureau, Dr (Barr) Fred Latimore Oghenesivbe, JP, (1st from right) and Mrs Christiana Jobome-Emetulu (middle), at Emetulu's office, on Wednesday, after Comrade Egwunyenga took his turn at the Orientation Panorama platform on Voice of Delta FM Radio, Asaba.

DELTA: ETHIOPE WEST PDP PASS VOTE OF CONFIDENCE IN GOV. OBOREVWORI.

 

........As Sen. Aguariavwodo Preach Love Among Party Faithfuls.

By Ovie Bethel 

The Peoples Democratic Party in Ethiope West Local Government Area, has passed a vote of confidence in the Governor of Delta State,His Excellency Rt. Hon. Elder Sheriff Francis Oborevwori.

Leaders and members of the party in the local government passed the vote of confidence in Gov. Oborevwori during an extraordinary Town Hall meeting held today 29th October,2024 at the party Secretariat,Oghara.

The well attended meeting was organized to further unite and strengthen the party ahead of the 2027 general elections.

The Senior Political Adviser to the State Governor,Sen(Chief) Emmanuel Aguariavwodo who attended the meeting on behalf of Governor Sheriff Oborevwori , appreciated the people for their support during the last general elections, while admonishing that everyone should embrace love to further unite and reposition the party.

In his welcome address,the Chairman of the party in Ethiope West,Chief Hon. Vincent Abobo appreciated Gov. Oborevwori for the numerous appointments and unprecedented development going on across the state,which according to him,proved that he is a working, experience and versatile Governor that have the interest of people of Delta State in mind and doing everything possible to work for the uncommon good of the people.

Chief Abobo further assured him of the party's support in ensuring success in the M.O.R.E administration and delivered PDP in Ethiope West come 2027.

Sen(Chief) Dr. Ighoyota Amori,Chief(Barr)Hon. Anthony Akpomiemie, Chief (Engr) Emmanuel Ighomena, Chief(Barr) Hon. John Nani and host of other leaders and party faithfuls who spoke during the meeting also assured that they will continue to work together in unity to ensure more success for the party in the local government.

In attendance are Sen(Chief) Dr. Ighoyota Amori(Chairman,PDP Elders Forum-Ethiope West),Chief(Barr)Hon. Anthony Akpomiemie(Chairman PDP,Delta Central), Chief (Engr) Emmanuel Ighomena(Vice Chairman,PDP Leaders Forum, Ethiope West), Chief(Barr) Hon. John Nani(Chairman, DESOPADEC),Hon. Ejiro Etacherure ( Commissioner, Bureau for Special Duties) and  many other leaders and members of the party.