Scorecard: Oborevwori empowered, supported 250,000 entrepreneurs, MSMEs in 2024 ~ Oghenesivbe

...Says more capital projects, Youth empowerment in 2025

Delta State Governor, Rt Hon Sheriff Oborevwori is visibly and steadily fulfilling his 2023 electioneering campaigns promises in all sectors of the state economy, with focus on economic growth and infrastructural development.

The governor through D-CARES programme, Ministry of Women Affairs and State Bureau for Wealth and Job Creation had consciously and deliberately invested billions of Naira to support over 250,000 entrepreneurs who are operating Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises, MSMEs, in the state, but were battling with harsh economic realities due to national economic reforms.

Dr Fred Latimore Oghenesivbe, Director General, Delta State Orientation and Communications Bureau, made the disclosure on Tuesday in Lagos, during a radio public affairs network program, saying that the governor's intention saved thousands of small businesses from collapsing.

He posited that the governor also assisted security agencies in the area of logistics and other support, wherein he procured, equipped and distributed over 40 brand new Toyota Hilux operational vehicles to enhance "Response and Rescue" operations throughout the three senatorial districts, thereby upscaling effective policing and crime prevention. 

The Inspector General of Police, IGP Egbetokun commissioned the vehicles in Asaba, before delivery to all security agencies. He also  presented a special Award to governor Oborevwori in recognition of his multifaceted assistance to the State Police Command, and other security agencies in the state.

The Bureau Chief assured that with the approved budget of N979billion for year 2025, the governor would expand the scope of mega infrastructure, youth and women empowerment, as well as ensure significant improvement in the funding of educational and sports infrastructure development, among others.

Dr Oghenesivbe further disclosed that improved Urban Renewal, Rural and Riverine mega roads and other infrastructure projects that would open up intra and inter-trade opportunities are contained in the 2025 budget, adding that the budgetary provisions also addressed the upscaling of sociocultural activities, showbusiness/entertainment and tourism potentials in various communities across the state.

The State Communications Bureau Director General, further stated that ongoing construction of three flyovers, pedestrian bridges at DSC roundabout, PTI junction, Enerhen junction up to Marine Gate, and the dualization of Ughelli-Asaba highway and several other ongoing projects across the state; are among some of the remarkable achievements of governor Sheriff Oborevwori since assumption of office in 2023.

Dr Oghenesivbe noted that in less than two years of Oborevwori administration, Delta State is fast becoming a mega state, investors first choice destination where citizens and residents, as well as visitors shall continue to enjoy good measure of returns on investments,  peace, security and quality social services.

He said governor Oborevwori ensured that under the Realistic Reforms component in his MORE agenda, local and foreign investors  enjoys good measure of tax rebate/holidays, ease of doing business without unnecessary bureaucratic bottlenecks, voluntary repatriation of profits on investments, so as to fast track economic growth, Direct Foreign Investment, FDI, while urging investors to take advantage of these attractive incentives.

Oghenesivbe revealed that the governor made special provision of over N2 billion for special projects in each of the 25 local government areas of the state, to fasttrack socioeconomic and infrastructural development in communities, towns and villages, adding that governor Oborevwori is the first governor to have made such budgetary provisions for local governments since the creation of the state.

"Our indefatigable governor, Rt Hon Sheriff Oborevwori has performed creditably in less than two years in office. He's going to do More, and remain focused to deliver quality dividends of democracy to our people in Delta State.

"His economic reforms are yeilding tremendous results. There are no bureaucratic bottlenecks for investors in Delta State. The ease of doing business is high and shall be sustained.

"The governor and his economic team introduced tax rebates and other attractive incentives to boost economic growth through Direct Foreign Investment, Public-Private Partnerships and other multifaceted strategies.

"There are mega projects ongoing in Delta State. Three flyovers and pedestrian bridges are being constructed. Construction giant, Julius Berger Nigeria Plc is handling the projects. There are other projects that have been completed and commissioned by this administration, soanynod them, and counting.

"The dualization of Ughelli-Asaba highway and several other ongoing projects across the three senatorial districts are some of the legacies of Oborevwori administration, and we deeply appreciate the governor for driving uncommon economic growth, prosperity and infrastructural development in the state.

"With the approved N979 billion budget for year 2025, the governor is poised to sustain youth and women empowerment, upscale mega infrastructure and socioeconomic development, approve additional financial support to boost small scale businesses that yould drive economic growth and prosperity for our people. 

"Delta has never had it this good in terms of prudent, transparent and meticulous management of state resources, wherein governor Oborevwori saved over 200billion in operating cost on projects. Contractors and suppliers are paid as at when due, more debt and peomototion arrears accommodation under this administration.

"Since he took over the mantle of leadership as governor of Delta State, over N160billion has been paid, out of the inherited state debt of over N400bilion. And in all of these, the governor did not borrow a penny from any bank or financial institution, home or abroad, and does not intend to do so in 2025.

"Permit me to say that Delta is blessed with a God-fearing, and a visionary governor, who is determined to prudently use the state resources to upscale development, create jobs and wealth for our people without mortgaging our collective future via debts and misappropriation of public funds.

"He's the first governor since the creation of Delta State to allocate over N2 billion to each of the 25 local government areas, for infrastructure and socioeconomic development, as can be seen in the 2025 approved state budget.

"Governor Oborevwori is a pragmatic leader, and Manager of resources par excellence, and we give God all the Glory," Oghenesivbe added.

AMORI COMMISERATES ADASEN FAMILY AND ARHAVWARIEN KINGDOM ON THE DEMISE OF PA. DAVID ADASEN.

The National Chairman, DC-23,Sen(Chief) Dr. Ighoyota Amori JP has commiserated with Adasen family and the good people of Arhavwarien Kingdom in Ughelli South Local Government Area of Delta State on the demise of Pa. David Adasen.

Chief Amori in a statement, described Pa. David Adasen as one of his strong political supporters who has stood with him since 1998  till his death,adding that his gentle,calm and great wealth of wisdom will be really missed.

"The death of Pa. David Adasen came to me with a rude shock.

He is one of my most reliable and strong political supporters who has stood with me since 1998 till date.

It is very sad we loss a great icon and a man of incredible character who doesn't compromised but believed and cherished true friendship.

My condolences to the entire Adasen family, mostly his daughter,Hon(Mrs) Jennifer Adasen-Efeviroro(Former Commissioner, Science and Technology under the Okowa Administration),the good people of Arhavwarien kingdom, Urhobo Nation, Ughelli South LGA and Delta State at large.

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

May His Gentle Soul Rest In Perfect Peace." He added.

CHRISTMAS: ONOGBA, OBAREKI DOLES OUT CLOTHES TO WOMEN,AS ROBERT EDIJANA EMPOWERED 50 PEOPLE WITH CASH IN MOSOGAR.

 

By Ovie Bethel.

Hundreds of women expressed deep sense of joy and sang praises to the Executive Chairman of Ethiope West Local Government Council,Hon(Chief) Chris Onogba and Hon(Chief) Solomon Obareki (Former Chairman,PDP-Ethiope West) as the duo doles out clothes (Wrappers) to women and wives of the 28-communities youth Chairmen in Mosogar Kingdom on Wednesday 25th December,2024.

The Executive Chairman of the council,Hon. Chris Onogba who distributed bags of rice to thousands of households on Tuesday 24th December,2024, affirmed that the clothes sharing is to compliment the gesture to the women who deserved more in every society that wants to grow and developed.

The working Chairman,Hon. Onogba further used the medium to call on every party faithful to remain committed and believe in the party as the PDP has done a lot in Mosogar Kingdom both in terms of human empowerments and infrastructural developments.

In addition to the spread of joy and love,Comr. Robert Edijana (Member,Water Way Security) also doles out cash envelopes to empowered 50 persons in the spirit of celebrating the Christmas.

Hon. Chris Onogba commended Comr. Robert Edijana and Hon. Oki Ebeigbe (Majority Leader, Ethiope West Legislative Assembly) who distributed rice and cash gift to the people of his immediate constituent (Ward 1) on Tuesday 24th December,2024.The Executive Chairman encouraged the duo to keep it up as the gesture will compliment the efforts of leaders in reaching out to the people.

Highlight of the joyous ceremony,was the formal announcement of women mobilization committee which will serve as a medium of reaching out to every women in Mosogar Kingdom by the Executive Chairman of the council.The date of inauguration will be made public in the next coming days.

Fuel to sell N935 per litre nationwide from Monday ~ IPMAN.

 

The Independent Petroleum Marketers Association of Nigeria, IPMAN, has announced that the pump price of petrol will reduce to N935 per litre by Monday.

The development, according to IPMAN, follows the marketers’ new deal with Dangote Refinery.

IPMAN National President, Alhaji Maigandi Garima, who made this known on Sunday in Abuja, commended the Dangote refinery for the development

According to him, the new price was necessitated by the reduction in Dangote Refinery’s fuel ex-depot price and uniform arrangement, which would enable marketers to sell at N935 in their outlets nationwide

DELCOM 2024: Bayagbon Calls for Ethical Journalism, As Delta Communication Workshop Ends

Emu, Bayoko, Gbe commend Oborevwori's human capacity development initiative 

By Austin Ogwuda & Jumai Mohammed

The Former Editor of Vanguard Newspaper and Publisher of The NewsGuru online newspaper, Mr. Mideno Bayagbon, has urged media practitioners to reevaluate and transform their approach to journalism ethics to foster unity and understanding.

Mr. Bayagbon, who Spoke on Thursday at the closing ceremony of the 5th edition of the Delta State Communication Workshop with the Theme, Advancing Delta: Strategies for Public Communication and Effective Media Engagement, emphasized the critical role of the media in shaping societal narratives.

He urged journalists to adopt a mindset that prioritizes building bridges and promoting the achievement of the State Government.

"Those of you who are Media Aides of the governor of Delta State, the first thing is to read up. You need to read, you need to acquaint yourself with what the government is doing, tell the public what government has done or doing. You can also tell the story through video.

"In doing that you must be very careful, because when politics comes you must be  careful what you write because if you defame anyone even the governor you are trying to defend might not be there when it gets to Court. 

"In this profession there are laws and you are expected to abide by them".

Midemo also advised Delcom participants and Journalists in general, to make deliberate efforts towards personal development through knowledge acquisition such as this particular workshop has provided, as well as, other formal and informal education from time to time in order to meet up with the digital revolution in communication.

He equally told the participants to build and cultivate friendships as it will pay off eventually when the need arises in the discharge of their duties involving the public.

“Journalism is more than just reporting facts; it is about creating connections, fostering understanding, and upholding ethical standards that inspire trust and unity,” Mr. Bayagbon stated.

In his remarks, the State Head of Service, Mr. Reginald Bayoko, who was represented by the Permanent Secretary, Directorate of Political and Security Services, DPSS.Chucks Aguonye commended the facilitators, renowned experts in their fields, for enriching media practitioners with their wealth of knowledge and practical experience. Their contributions, he said have inspired, motivated, and empowered them to become more effective communicators, equipped to drive positive change in their respective spheres of influence.

‘’The art of communication is the language of leadership, I charge you to leverage on your newfound knowledge and skills to foster effective media engagements that showcase the remarkable achievements of our government.

While applauding the State Government for their commitment in promoting the skills of journalism, he appealed to media practitioners to be the bridge between the government and the people, to bring feedback that will inform our decision-making processes, and to work together to Advance Delta State and create a brighter future for all.

Similarly, the Chief Economist Adviser to the Governor of Delta State,  Dr. Barry Gbe applauded the state government for making the training available as he appealed to participants to deploy the skills gained from the workshop to enhance public communication and media engagement, and to improve their career.

Earlier in his closing remarks, the Secretary to the State Governor, Dr. Kingsley Emu, who was represented by the Commissioner for Transport, Mr. Onoriode Agofure said the workshop has become a significant platform for training and capacity-building among media professionals, focused on equipping journalists and media aides to the Governor with the necessary skills and tools to navigate the evolving challenges of the media landscape.

Dr. Emu  urged participants to ensure that the 3 days training was well utilized and should be used as tools in reporting the activities of the Government, while commending the Director General, Delta State Orientation and Communications Bureau, and State Facilitator of DELCOM, Dr Fred Latimore Oghenesivbe, for is dedication to duty, resilient and loyalty to the Governor.

Participants praised the State government and the facilitator for their efforts in ensuring that journalists in the state and beyond, are well equipped with modern day tools to ensure that government policies and programmes, as well as Achievements of the governor well projected and  fully understood.

Recognizing Achievements: Dr Emu presents Certificates at DELCOM 2024 today

 

...Says Mideno Bayagbon to engage participants on ethical standards, effective media engagement 

Secretary to Delta State Government, Dr Kingsley Emu, will today Thursday 19th December, present certificates of participation to the Trainers and deserving participants at the closing ceremony of the 5th edition of Delta State Communication Workshop, DELCOM  2024.

The 3-Day capacity building workshop with the Theme - Advancing Delta: Strategies for Public Communication and Effective Media Engagement, was declared open on Tuesday 17th December, by the State Governor, Rt Hon Sheriff Oborevwori.

DELCOM is designed to enhance the performance and skills of media aides to the Governor, social media influencers and media partners drawn from different media organisations in Nigeria, and selected MDAs.

Director General, Delta State Orientation and Communications Bureau, Dr Fred Latimore Oghenesivbe, in a statement on Thursday said, Dr Emu will be assisted by senior government officials during the certificate presentation at the closing ceremony of DELCOM 2024, beginning from 3:30pm at Hotel Benizia Asaba.

State Workshop Facilitator, Dr Oghenesivbe disclosed that the former Editor of Vanguard Newspaper, and publisher of The NewsGuru Online Newspaper, Mr Mideno Bayagbon, will attend the closing ceremony to take participants through ethical standards, effective media engagement and the role of media aides in line with Delta State Government Communication Policy.

"Senior Government Officials and all invited guests are to be seated on or before 3pm," the statement added.

Deltans won't succumb to Senator Agege's falsehood, lies against Oborevwori ~ Bureau Chief

 

... Says former DSP can't emerge governorship candidate in 2027

Former Deputy Senate President, Senator Ovie Omo-Agege have been told that he will not emerge as the governorship candidate of the All Progressives Congress, APC, in Delta State, come 2027.

Director General, Delta State Orientation and Communications Bureau, Dr Fred Latimore Oghenesivbe, made the prediction during a public affairs radio program monitored in Asaba on Saturday, saying that the powers that be at the centre had since commenced the grooming of someone else to fly the APC governorship flag in the forthcoming election.

He posited that the good people of Delta State are happy and impressed by the level of unprecedented ongoing infrastructural development across the three senatorial districts, assuring that Deltans will never succumb to Senator Agege's falsehood and lies against governor Oborevwori.

He noted that the problem with Senator Ovie Omo-Agege is that he lacks result oriented political strategies required at this time to compete favourably in the boxing ring of politics, adding  that the laughable, unwarranted and uncivilized attacks on the performing governor of Delta State, Rt Hon Sheriff Oborevwori, cannot and will never yield any positive result for his (Agege) 2027 blurred governorship ambition.

Dr Oghenesivbe asserted that Senator Agege goofed over the weekend when he was quoted by a section of the media as saying that governor Oborevwori should be held to account for funds received from Federal Allocations, noting that Agege mischievously and deliberately trivialized all ongoing mega projects in the state, including the three flyovers in Delta Central Senatorial District where he once represented the people as a federal lawmaker, but could not influence the rehabilitation or construction of any major road project for the senatorial district.

The State Communication Bureau Director General, reminded Senator Agege that governor Oborevwori, was recently adjudged the most prudent manager of State resources by new media practitioners in Nigeria, and in the same token won $400,000 Bill and Milinda Gates funds as the overall best state in public health management, in recognition of the state government huge investments in the sector, especially the upgrade of health facilities, and provision of quality drugs for state hospitals and primary healthcare centers across the state.

He disclosed that governor Oborevwori saved over N250 billion from operating cost in less than two years as a prudent manager of State resources, and paid over N160 billion out of inherited state debt profile of over N400 billion, currently executing solid and durable road infrastructure projects across Delta State, including the rapid dualization of Ughelli-Asaba highway, several ongoing roads construction and rehabilitation, rapid construction of Beneku mega bridge, and other projects across all sectors, and counting.

Dr Oghenesivbe further stated that Senator Agege saw nothing good in all  completed and ongoing projects across the state. He decided to sarcastically quote financial figures, failed to review the governor's unprecedented level of infrastructural and socioeconomic development since he assumed office less than two years, adding that the good people of Delta State cannot and will never be cajoled by Senator Agege's falsehood, lies, deceptive tendencies and politics of bitterness.

"On a regular basis, the Oborevwori administration has been empowering thousands of Deltans, youth and women, and also providing funds to boost existing Small and Media Scale Enterprises, SMEs in the state through D-CARES programme and the State Bureau for Wealth and Job Creation, running into billions of Naira. 

"Senator Agege decided to look the other way, failed to appreciate governor Oborevwori for his visionary leadership and enviable performance. This is not how to play opposition politics.

"Senator Agege is busy enjoying himself in Abuja and around the world. He had since lost touch with the unprecedented development going on in Delta State, which is why he's blinded to the good governance strides of governor Sheriff Oborevwori.

"Am telling you for free that Senator Agege has been left behind in Delta APC mainstream politics. He will obviously bite his fingers in 2027. Another fellow is being groomed to fly their party governorship ticket. 

"The former DSP is loosing it because of his political immaturity, penchant for lies, deception, greed, fractured personality, and battered political image. He won't fly Delta APC governorship flag in 2027.

"One of his laughable political antics is to unnecessary and falsely accuse the performing governor of Delta State, Rt Hon Sheriff Oborevwori. That in itself is one of the reasons his popularity is fast diminishing as more Deltans continue to disassociate themselves from Agege, as well as in the APC factionalized political families.

"Governor Oborevwori has been adjudged as the most prudent manager of State resources by new media practitioners in Nigeria, he saved over N250 billion from operating cost, paid over N160 billion out of inherited state debt of over N400 billion, executingegs infrastructural projects across Delta State, including the rapid dualization of Ughelli-Asaba highway, several ongoing roads construction and rehabilitation, rapid construction of Beneku mega bridge, and other projects cutting across all sectors of the state economy,and counting.

"On a regular basis, the Oborevwori administration is empowering thousands of Deltans, youth and women, and also providing funds to boost existing Small and Media Scale Enterprises, SMEs in the state, running into billions of Naira.

"Governor Oborevwori is focused on the consistent delivery of dividends of democracy to all Deltans, irrespective of political or religious affiliation, and across the three senatorial districts. He will continue to do so as encapsulated in his MORE agenda. 

"We have so many good stories to tell in Delta under the pragmatic and visionary leadership of governor Oborevwori. Deltans know what Agege is up to, but 2027 governorship is not for him. Somebody is already positioned with a running mate from Delta North Senatorial District.

"Governor Oborevwori is not ready for 2027 electioneering politics at this time. He's working round the clock to Advance Delta through the instrumentality of the MORE Agenda under full scale implementation.

"At the appropriate time, governor Oborevwori and the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, will take the centre stage to exhibit her political supremacy, and to dislodge the APC effortlessly, because the governor's solid achievements will resonate at the polls in 2027," Oghenesivbe assured.

PDP LEADERS HOLDS STRATEGIC MEETING IN ETHIOPE WEST.

 

........ Reaffirms Support for Gov. Oborevwori.

By Ovie Bethel 

Leaders of the Peoples Democratic Party in Ethiope West LGA,Delta State held a strategic meeting at the residence of Sen(Chief) Dr. Ighoyota Amori JP on Friday 13th December,2024.

The strategic meeting refocused and reposition the party for better service delivery that will build on the already established gains of democracy and governance for socioeconomic development and well-being of the people in the local government.

The leaders used the occasion to call on every party faithful to be focus as individual's contributions in support and solidarity towards the success of the party even in the face of provocativeness,is highly appreciated and will be rewarded in no distance time as the government of Gov. Sheriff Francis Oborevwori prioritized service delivery in terms of provision of basic amenities and infrastructures that will eradicate poverty and improve the living standard of the people in the state.

The party leaders further reaffirmed and pledged their unalloyed support for His Excellency Rt. Hon. Sheriff Francis Oborevwori whose MORE agenda is working and impacting positively on daily basis to better the lives of Deltans in the state.

The party condemned and shunned every uncivilized and provocative political practice that is alien to the culture of the people and capable in breaching the peace being enjoy in the local government as no political aspiration worth the blood of anyone in the council mostly as we are connected either by blood, marriage or otherwise.

Below are some of the Communique Issued at the end of the meeting:

1) The leadership of PDP Ethiope West Chapter acknowledged that political parties have two doors( entry & exit), hence any member of a political party is free at anytime to choose his or her door. 

2) Before the general election in 2023, particularly after the primaries, Ethiope West PDP knew exactly who their members are and who went to war with us. Few days ago, we saw some of our members before the 2023 elections officially changing camp in the name of decamping. Borrowing a leaf from the Israelites as recorded in Numbers Chapter 31: 49 "And they said unto Moses, Thy servants have taken the sum of the men of war which are under our charge, and there lacketh not one man of us." The Ethiope West PDP leadership quickly counted those of our political soldiers that went to war with us in 2023 general elections and found out that "NOT A SINGLE ONE WAS MISSING AFTER THE COUNT". PDP family as at 2023 general elections remains intact and we have lost no one. 

It is pertinent to stress the fact that,those who hitherto pretended as PDP members in the day but are actually APC at night have unwittingly exposed themselves. What a shame!

With the exit of the pretenders, the leadership of Ethiope West hereby call on PDP members to remain calm, steadfast and re-dedicate themselves as we prepare to re-enact our winning strategies to deliver all our candidates in 2027 INEC Elections.

Finally,the repainted building remains the bona-fide property of the PDP, which owns it 100% and will remain so as all the APC action so far is an exercise in futility.We therefore appeal to all PDP faithfuls in the local government to remain calm and be peaceful but this will be the last time such provocation will be tolerated in the local government as any individual or group who sow the wind in the name of politics will surely reap the whirlwind.

Present during the meeting are ; Sen (Chief) Dr. Ighoyota Amori (Chairman, Ethiope West Leaders Forum),Chief (Engr) Emmanuel Ighomena (Deputy Leader),Chief (Hon) Barr. Anthony O. Akpomiemie (Chairman PDP,Delta Central),Hon(Chief) Pastor Chris Onogba (Executive Chairman, Ethiope West),Hon. Vincent Abobo (Chairman PDP, Ethiope West),

Chief(Hon) Barr. John O. Nani (Chairman, DESOPADEC),Rt. Hon. (Chief) Benson R. Igbakpa (Immediate Past House of Representative Member, Ethiope Federal Constituency), Hon. Ejiro Etacherure (Commissioner, Bureau for Special Duties),Chief Philo Ededey, Chief Dr. Augustine Atiti,Barr. Dave Emakunu,Chief Mrs. Happy Otojareri,Hon. Benjamin Oboh,Hon(Chief) Obukohwo Ugbune,Hon(Pastor) Nelson Owoso (Immediate Past Chairman, Ethiope West) and others.

Ethiope East PDP endorses Oborevwori for second tenure, 2027-2031

 ...advises all decampees to resign party position appointments

By Fred Latimore Oghenesivbe Esq 

The colleague of leaders of the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, in Ethiope East Local Government Area, on Thursday unanimously passed vote of confidence on the state governor, Rt Hon Sheriff Oborevwori, and endorsed him for 2027 governorship election.

The landmark resolution signed by the Deputy Speaker, Rt Hon Arthur Akpowowo, Higher Education Commissioner, Prof Nyerovwo Tonukari, State Director of Protocol, Rt Hon Sunny Akpodiogaga Emeyese, Chief Sunday Onoriode, LGA PDP Leader, Chief Bernard Edewor, Dr Barr Fred Latimore Oghenesivbe,  and all other leaders in the LGA, described governor Oborevwori as a visionary leader who, since assumption of office, focused on mega infrastructural projects, unprecedented empowerment and socioeconomic remodelling of policies and programmes that is already yielding positive results.

The leaders noted that Delta State is witnessing unprecedented economic growth, enhanced peace and security under the governor, coupled with his prudent management of state resources while advancing Delta in monumemtal dimensions.

The college of leaders urged PDP party faithfuls, and the ever increasing supporters of governor Oborevwori to intensity their support and loyalty, while wishing all decampees the very best of luck as they journey into the unknown, and resolved as follows;

"That the Ethiope East Chapter of the Peoples Democratic Party is 100% in support of His Excellency Rt Hon sheriff F O Oborevwori, The Executive Governor of Delta State.

"That the Ethiope East Chapter of the Peoples Democratic Party is United,peaceful and unperturbed with recent developments.

"That the Ethiope East Chapter of the Peoples Democratic Party is  aware of the few people who recently defected and wish them well.

"That the Ethiope East Chapter of the Peoples Democratic Party has directed the Chairman of the Party in the Local Government Hon Iboyitete Midwest to set up a disciplinary committee to look into all those who are involved in anti Party activities.

"The Ethiope East Chapter of the Peoples Democratic Party also directed the Chairman of the Peoples Democratic Party in Ethiope East Hon Iboyitete Midwest to set up a three man advisory committee to advise the leadership of the Party in the Local Government going forward.

"That Those who decamped and until their defection were holding any position in the Party or an appointment,are advised to resign with immediate effect and if otherwise,the Ward Chairmen of the 11 Wards are to effect their replacements immediately.

"That since the creation of the Ethiope Federal Constituency which comprises Ethiope East and Ethiope West Local Government,the Ethiope West Local Government has produced the Representative of the Federal House of Representatives for a record 20 years;Hon Halima Ochuko Agoda 1999-2011(Three Terms of 12years),Hon Ben Igbakpa 2019-2023(One Term of 4years),Hon Eriatake Ibori Suenu(2023-incumbent). 

"While Ethiope East local Government which is the largest and most populous among the Two Local Government of the Federal Constituency has only produced just two Representatives; Hon Barr Akpodiogaga Sunny Emeyese 2011-2015 (One Term of 4years) and Hon Barr Loveth Idisi 2015-2019(One Term of 4years) which all together is eight (8) As such, Ethiope East Local Government has decided unanimously that come 2027, the Member representing the Federal Constituency must be from Ethiope East Local Government, for Equity and fairness sake.

"That the Leadership of the Party in Ethiope East Local Government now Passed a Vote of Confidence on His Excellency Rt Hon Elder Sheriff Francis Orohwedo Oborevwori, Executive Governor of Delta State,for his great and laudable achievements in the Last 18 months as Governor of our Dear State and for his second term bid in 2027.

"That the Leadership of the Party in Ethiope East Local Government will continue to ensure that Ethiope East remain a PDP Stronghold in The State.

"This resolution is signed by;

-Rt Hon Olorogun Barr Arthur Akpowowo, Deputy Speaker Delta State House of Assembly,  Honorable Commissioner For Higher Education, Chief Onoriode Sunday, Delta State Director of Protocol, and Hon Chief Augustine Usinefe Ogedegbe,Executive Chairman Ethiope East Local Government.

Other prominent leaders who signed the resolution and vote of confidence on governor Oborevwori, include; Chief Bernard Ighosotu Edewor, PDP Leader Ethiope East Local Government, Hon Iboyitete Midwest,Chairman PDP Ethiope East. All LGA Leaders Present, All LGA Excos.All Ward Chaimen and all Ward Leaders.

The leaders also resolved to sustain the supremacy of PDP in Ethiope East LGA, remain united, peaceful and result oriented as we navigate into another era of political activities in the State.

PDP WILL NEVER ALLOWED ANY PROPERTIES TO BE CEDED TO ANOTHER PARTY BY DECAMPEE ~ DELTA CENTRAL CHAIRMAN, AKPOMIEMIE.

 

By Ovibel Media.

The Chairman of the Peoples Democratic Party in Delta Central Senatorial District,Chief(Hon) Barr. Anthony O. Akpomiemie has affirmed that the party will never allowed any of her properties including the Secretariat in Oghara , Ethiope West LGA,to be ceded to another party by decampee.

His reaction was contained in a statement released to condemned the provocative move of some decampees in Ethiope West ,who forcefully gained entrance into the party Secretariat to defaced and repainted the secretariat known to be PDP building in the local government to APC Secretariat.

The statement reads;

We wish to draw the attention of the general public to the unfolding and disgraceful acts of the All Progressive Party(APC) in Oghara, wherein the PDP Secretariat was invaded, repainted with their colors,  and the  building fenced with blockwall today 12th December 2024. This ugly incident took place in broad daylight in the presence of some armed security men.

As civilized and well cultured PDP members, we resisted the temptation to confront them headlong because of the likely casualties that would have occurred.

It is pertinent to state that the land on which the PDP Secretariat was erected is a gift by the Delta State Ministry of Sports many years ago. Funding of the Secretariat building was through levies and donations by PDP members in Ethiope West. The Secretariat has been in existence before the emergence of APC as a party in late 2014.

To honour our former PDP Governor, Chief James Onanefe Ibori, who incidentally hails from Ethiope West LGA, the party decided to name the building after him. It should be noted that the naming did not coffer ownership of the building on him. We are therefore at a loss, why the daughter of the former Governor could throw caution to the wind and forcefully take over the building as an APC Secretariat. We respect the rights of individuals to join or exit a political party but take exception to a decampee exiting a party for another with the property of his/her former party. As a legislator in the lower chamber of the National Assembly representing Ethiope East/ Ethiope West Federal constituency, the society expects an exemplary behaviour that befits her status. To descend from an Olympiad height  and employ brute force with thugs to take over PDP Secretariat is rather unfortunate.

The People Democratic Party members will not allow any of their properties including the Secretariat to be ceded by a decampee to another party. 

We hereby call on all PDP members to be law abiding and remain calm as efforts are being made to legitimately reclaim our Secretariat.

Signed:

Chief(Hon) Barr. Anthony O. Akpomiemie 

Delta PDP Central Senatorial Chairman

MOSOGAR MONARCH, UDUAKA 1, FELICITATES CHIEF AKPENI @83.

 

The Traditional Custodian of Mosogar Kingdom,HRM. Sunday Odogu Okpurhe, Uduaka 1,Ovie of Mosogar Kingdom,has felicitated with Chief Daniel Akpeni Edafeghwara (Inohwa and Former Ugo of Mosogar Kingdom) on the auspicious occasion of his 83rd Birthday Anniversary.

Uduaka 1,in a statement released and made available to newsmen, eulogized Chief Akpeni, a prominent Chief of Mosogar Kingdom for his contributions towards the growth and development of the land.

"On behalf of the good people of Mosogar Kingdom,I extend my felicitation to Chief Daniel Akpeni Edafeghwara on the occasion of his 83rd Birthday Anniversary.

Indeed,Chief Akpeni has served and still serving Mosogar Kingdom with his energy and rich words of wisdom as an elder statesman and patriotic kinsman in our dear land.

I pray God Almighty to grant him more years of longevity,good health and continuous grace to contribute to the peace and progress of Mosogar Kingdom ". The statement added.

HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO CHIEF OGHENEDORO ONOVWAKPOYEYA.

 

Ovibel Media join the good people of Mosogar Kingdom to celebrate Chief Oghenedoro Onovwakpoyeya"The Efe Idede of Mosogar kingdom" on the occasion of his glorious birthday anniversary.

Chief Oghenedoro Onovwakpoyeya a great philanthropist and business tycoon, is an illustrious son of Mosogar Kingdom who has contributed his quota to the growth and development of the land over the years.

We are always please to have him and his support towards the collective interest of our land is highly commendable and appreciated.

May this new age usher in freshness,joy,peace , blessings ,good health and prosperity in all areas of life.

Once again,

Happy Birthday Big Brother.

Congratulations!

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Comr. Ovie Bethel

HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO HON. JAMES EFEREGOR.

 

Ovibel Media join the good people of Mosogar Kingdom to celebrate Hon(Chief) Engr. James Eferegor (Special Assistant to the Governor of Delta state on Community Development) on the glorious occasion of his birthday anniversary.

Hon. James Eferegor who owns the traditional title as "Omoviroro of Mosogar Kingdom" and an illustrious son of the land, is a politician,civil engineer , businessman and philanthropist who has impacted the world of humanity positively over the years.

We are proud of his resilience, diligence, astuteness and contributions to the growth and development of human society through his years of expertise as a civil engineer, dedication and commitment to the Mosogar project, Urhobo Nation and Delta State generally.

May this new age come with more happiness, success,good health,and prosperity in all ramifications.

Once again,

Happy Birthday Honourable Chief.

Congratulations sir.

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Comr. Ovie Bethel

Delcom 2024: Modules, group assignments to sharpen skills of participants ~ Oghenesivbe

 

...As 5th edition of State Communication Workshop holds 17-19th December

By Gertrude Onyekachukwu-Uteh

Arrangements have been concluded for the smooth commencement of the 3-Day State Communication Workshop with the Theme: Advancing Delta - Strategies for Public Communication and Effective Media Engagement, scheduled to hold at Hotel Benizia Asaba from 17th to 19th December, 2024.

The capacity building and professional skills development program is a deliberate effort of the Delta State Government through the State Bureau of Communications and Orientation, to enhance the performance of media aides to the governor, selected social media influencers and media partners, in line with the human capital development initiative of governor Sheriff Oborevwori, as encapsulated in the MORE Agenda.

The Director-General, Delta State Orientation and Communications Bureau, Dr. Fred Oghenesivbe, disclosed this on Wednesday while speaking as a guest of Orientation Panorama, a live programme on Delta Broadcasting Service, Asaba, saying that the 5th edition of Delcom promises to be a special brain storming exercise that would enable participants to deliver more effectively on their assigned responsibilities.

He assured that the training would enable participants to effectively and efficiently articulate and project the ongoing implementation of the MORE agenda, as well as the numerous achievements of Governor Sheriff Oborevwori, pointing out that government would continue to invest in the training and retraining of it's media personnel, as new trends evolves in the media and communication industry.

According to him, “There is need for deliberate training and retraining. Times are changing and technology is evolving. 

"The media aides of His Excellency, the Governor of Delta State, and our esteemed media partners need to be taught on how to use Artificial intelligence, AI, to generate contents and stories effectively.

"They need to be conversant with the state communication policy developed to point the way forward for media appointees on how to deploy media and communication strategies to effectively project the MORE Agenda and the achievements of governor Oborevwori.

"Participants need to know what it takes to sell the MORE Agenda through effective and result oriented public communication and social media engagements. This is very important.

"If you go to the media space, a lot of things are going on there,.both negative and positive engagements. This workshop would handle these issues occuring daily in the media space, with emphasis on positive engagements.

“Media Aides to the Governor and our partners shall be exposed to specific public relations models in public communications, to be handled by seasoned communication scholars and media professionals namely; Prof Abigail Ogwezzy-Ndisika, Prof Joyce Ogwezi and Dr Emmanuel Akpoveta.” Oghenesivbe assured.

Dr Oghenesivbe, who is also the State Workshop Facilitator, disclosed that the training comprised nine modules and three brain storming exercises as groups assignment, to be keenly supervised by DELCOM trainers led by Professor Abigail Ogwezzy-Ndisika, a renowned world class communication scholar and Director of the Institute of Continuing Education, and former Head of Department of Mass Communication, University of Lagos.

Oghenesivbe joins NIPR, lauds Oborevwori's visionary leadership

 

...Says Delta in fastlane of development, socioeconomic remodelling 

Director General, Delta State Orientation and Communications Bureau, Dr Fred Latimore Oghenesivbe, was on Saturday inducted into the prestigious Nigerian Institute of Public Relations, NIPR, in Abuja.

Minister of Information and National Orientation, Alhaji Mohammed Idris, was special guest of honour at the induction ceremony held at the National Press Centre, Radio House, Abuja.

Out of the 421 members inducted by the Institute's President, Dr. Ike Neliaku, 291 were direct inductees, including Dr Wilfred Latimore Oghenesivbe Esq, Director General, Delta State Orientation and Communications Bureau, who was exempted from the mandatory pre-induction training due to his sound academic background and wealth of experience as a renowned communication strategist, scholar and media manager spanning over two decades. 

NIPR President, Dr. Ike Neliaku, charged the new members to be good ambassadors of the institute by upholding high ethical standards, and to abstain from disinformation, misinformation and conducts that is unbecoming of a professional public relations practitioner.

He disclosed that the Nigerian Institute of Public Relations (NIPR) was established in 1963, and attained the status of a Chartered Institute in June 1990 through Decree No. 16 (now an Act of the National Assembly, cited as CAP n114 Laws of the Federation of Nigeria LFN2004) from which it derives the power and responsibility to register members, regulate the practice and development of the PR Profession as well monitor professional conducts through an established Code of Ethics, amongst others. 

"The NIPR law stipulates standard academic and professional qualifications required for admission into the Institute. 

"As the sole regulator of Public Relations practice in Nigeria, the Institute is supervised by the Federal Ministry of Information and National Orientation."

In the same vein, the Minister of information and National Orientation, congratulates the newly inducted members, and urged them to be active public relations practitioners, contribute meaningfully to nation building through responsible practice and engagements, projecting Nigeria's image positively within and outside the country.

Speaking to newsmen after the induction in Abuja, Dr Oghenesivbe, said the ongoing implementation of governor Sheriff Oborevwori's MORE agenda has created thousands of jobs and wealth for young graduates, women and professionals at construction sites of mega projects across the three senatorial districts in the state.

He further disclosed that the socioeconomic remodelling strategies, realistic reforms, fiscal discipline, human capital and infrastructure development initiatives of Oborevwori administration is already yielding monumental results, adding that the governor's visionary leadership has enhanced peaceful coexistence, upscaled living standards of the people through various empowerment programmes including D-CARES, which had placed Delta State in the fast lane of uncommon transformation and development.

Dr Oghenesivbe disclosed that the 5th edition of Delta State Communication Workshop with the Theme - Advancing Delta: Strategies for Public Communication and Effective Media Engagement, is designed to enhance the capacity of media personnel of government, scheduled to hold from 17th to 19th December, 2024, adding that former Head of Department of Mass Communication at the University of Lagos, Professor Abigail Ogwezzy-Ndisika, will attend as Chief Trainer.

"Human capacity development is one of the core areas receiving the attention of governor Sheriff Oborevwori of Delta State. 

"He has approved and released funds for the mounting of the 5th edition of Delta State Communication Workshop, DELCOM 2024. Delta is the only state in Nigeria sustaining annual communication Workshop with 150 participants.

"The 3-Day capacity building programme is to enhance the skills and overall efficiency of media appointees of the governor, social media influencers and media partners, so as to enable them articulate and project the gains of the ongoing implementation of the MORE Agenda," Oghenesivbe said

PHOTOS: MR. & MRS. ENOR GODDEY OKUDEDE SEALED LOVE ACCORDING TO URHOBO TRADITION.

 

By Ovibel Media.

Mr. & Mrs. Enor Goddey Okudede sealed love according to Urhobo Tradition at Mosogar Town, Ethiope West LGA,Delta State on Saturday 7th December,2024.

The marriage was well attended by members of Okurubu (Bride's) Family and Okudede (Groom's) Family both of Mosogar Kingdom alongside friends, church members and business associates.

May God Bless Your New Home.

Congratulations!