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.