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Children’s Day: Obi Joseph Okeze Foundation Organsies Fun Fair For Children In Igbuzor

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Children’s Day: Obi Joseph Okeze Foundation Organsies Fun Fair For Children In Igbuzor

By: Ike Philip Abiagom

In a heartwarming celebration of Children’s Day, the Obi Joseph Okeze Foundation brought joy and inspiration to hundreds of children across Igbuzor and its environs. The event, held at St. Augustine College Igbuzor, was filled with laughter, music, and an array of activities designed to celebrate the potential and importance of the younger generation.

Addressing the enthusiastic crowd, the foundation’s Founder Pastor Idowu Okeze reminded the children of their crucial role as the future leaders of Nigeria. “You are the torchbearers of our nation’s future,” “It is your responsibility to build a brighter tomorrow through good behavior, dedication to your studies, and respect for one another.”

The event, organized by the Obi Joseph Okeze Foundation, was marked by a series of engaging performances, including traditional dances, poetry recitations, relays, marathon race, Igbuzor Cultural dance and a talent show that showcased the diverse talents of children. Each performance was met with thunderous applause, highlighting the vibrant culture and creativity of Nigeria’s youth.

The Founder and President of Obi Joseph Okeze Foundation, Pastor Idowu Okeze has called on government at all levels to prioritise children’s welfare in their leadership agenda. He felicitated with Nigerian children on the occasion of the 2024 Children’s Day celebration, He described them as potential future leaders and the only hope for the nation to thrive. As Obi Okeze Foundation marks another year Children’s Day celebration, it is a fitting moment to reflect on the significant contributions the foundation has made to the education landscape and the lives of those already touched by the philanthropic endeavours of Obi Joseph Okeze Foundation.

Pastor Okeze who said the foundation is concerned about the welfare of orphans and children from vulnerable homes in Ibusa and Nigeria in general, described the Nigerian children as exceptionally gifted, brilliant and resilient who are destined for greatness.Despite the various challenges faced by children in Nigeria ranging from poor parentage, lack of educational and medical amenities, the foundation extols the struggle for survival by the average Nigerian child. He called on the Nigerian government to prioritize the welfare of children by providing security, medical, educational and social security for them.

The Founder and President of Obi Joseph Okeze Foundation,Pastor Idowu Okeze is recognized for his philanthropic efforts that touch the lives of many. His commitment to giving back to the community reflects a deep-seated belief in the importance of social responsibility. Whether through educational initiatives, healthcare support, or community development projects, Pastor Okeze has consistently demonstrated his dedication to making a positive impact on society.

Apart from the foundation supporting school Children in Ibusa,Obi Joseph Okeze Foundation had also distributed school chairs and tables, instructional materials, renovated classrooms for many schools, fenced schools, scholarships, cash to mention but a few.
Pastor Okeze’s generosity has inspired others to contribute to noble causes. His philanthropic endeavours serve as a testament to the idea that success in life should be accompanied by a responsibility to uplift and empower those less fortunate. In celebrating Obi Joseph Okeze Foundation , let us not only honour Pastor Idowu Okeze and his beloved wife Deconess Gloria Okeze but also the values they represents – innovation, leadership, and a genuine concern for the well-being of others. May their day be filled with joy, reflection, and their contributions to mankind have left an indelible mark on the educational world and beyond.

The Children’s Day celebration ended with a commitment from the Obi Joseph Okeze Foundation to continue supporting the educational and moral development of children in Igbuzor and beyond. “Together, we can nurture a generation that will lead with wisdom and compassion,” Okeze affirmed.The event was well attended by dignitaries like the wife of our Royal Majesty,our Mother and Queen,HRM Obi (Mrs)Agnes Nwoboshi,The Chairman of Delta State Health Insurance Scheme, Chief(Dr)Austin Obidi( Nshi-Nweze), The past local Government Chairman, Chief Innocent Esewezie and other personalities.As the children dispersed with their gifts, their faces beamed with hope and excitement for the future, embodying the very essence of Children’s Day.

Community Publishers frowns at meters adjusting by Petroleum dealers to defraud customers in Delta State

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Community Publishers frowns at meters adjusting by Petroleum dealers to defraud customers in Delta State

 

By:Ike Philip Abiagom

Community Newspaper Publishers in Delta State has frowned at the practice of some petrol stations     adjusting their meters to shortchange customers, saying that Government should look into the act and sanction the culprits. This   sharp practices in the downstream sector of the  Nigerian  petroleum industry have continued  to have a heavy toll on end users as many  fillings stations selling Premium Motor Spirit also known as  petrol  in the country have resorted to under-dispensing of the product.

The Community Newspaper Publishers on Friday warned that it will soon release the names of the petrol stations to the downstream sector regulatory body of the  Nigerian  petroleum industry to shut down petrol stations that are manipulating their meters to exploit motorists and other consumers of the product.

The Community Newspapers described as criminal the act of petroleum dealers in the state for exploiting consumers through deliberate manipulation of meters while dispensing fuel inaccurately, insisting that such sharp practices would no longer be allowed to thrive in the state.

While urging the Independent Petroleum Marketers Association of Nigeria to ensure that filling stations comply with accurate metering system, the government assured residents of its genuine concern for their plight in the hands of the exploiters.

The Community Newspapers with over thirty(30) members gave the warning during an unscheduled visit to some petrol stations in the Asaba, Ibusa, Kwale, Agbor and Warri metropolis to ascertain the alleged meter manipulation by filling station owners.

In all the stations visited, it was observed that majority of the stations had no accurate metering system, including the major distributing stations had the worset metering system.

while addressing journalists shortly after their investigation, the State Chairman of ACNPN, Comrade Jude Obiemenyeogo, said that the Community Newspapers had been inundated with complaints from residents and motorists operating in the state that they were being shortchanged at petrol stations even with the high cost of the product, adding it informed the decision to visit stations for confirmation.

Community Newspapers lamented the insensitivity of the dealers who under-supplied the product purchased by consumers, saying the days of such manipulation would soon come to an end as severe measures were being taken by the appropriate authorities against erring dealers. Nigeria’s petroleum regulator, Department of Petroleum Resources, DPR,saddled with the responsibility of regulating, monitoring  and enforcing the  laws in the sector, used the Seraphin Can to expose filling stations involved in the nefarious act in Delta State recently.

we are calling on the Nigeria’s petroleum regulator, Department of Petroleum Resources,DPR,saddled with the responsibility of regulating, monitoring  and enforcing to visit petrol stations in Asaba and its environs to stop the nefarious activitives perpetrated by stations in Delta State as Deltans can nolonger continue to bear the pains of this daily rip-off by petrol stations in Asaba.

Nigeria’s petroleum regulator, Department of Petroleum Resources should shut petrol stations under-dispensing and other related offences.

Community Publishers frowns at meters adjusting by Petroleum dealers to defraud customers in Delta State Community Newspaper Publishers in Delta State has frowned at the practice of some petrol stations     adjusting their meters to shortchange customers, saying that Government should look into the act and sanction the culprits. This   sharp practices in the downstream sector of the  Nigerian  petroleum industry have continued  to have a heavy toll on end users as many  fillings stations selling Premium Motor Spirit also known as  petrol  in the country have resorted to under-dispensing of the product.

The Community Newspaper Publishers on Friday warned that it will soon release the names of the petrol stations to the downstream sector regulatory body of the  Nigerian  petroleum industry to shut down petrol stations that are manipulating their meters to exploit motorists and other consumers of the product.

The Community Newspapers described as criminal the act of petroleum dealers in the state for exploiting consumers through deliberate manipulation of meters while dispensing fuel inaccurately, insisting that such sharp practices would no longer be allowed to thrive in the state.

While urging the Independent Petroleum Marketers Association of Nigeria to ensure that filling stations comply with accurate metering system, the government assured residents of its genuine concern for their plight in the hands of the exploiters.

The Community Newspapers with over thirty(30) members gave the warning during an unscheduled visit to some petrol stations in the Asaba, Ibusa, Kwale, Agbor and Warri metropolis to ascertain the alleged meter manipulation by filling station owners.

In all the stations visited, it was observed that majority of the stations had no accurate metering system, including the major distributing stations had the worset metering system.

while addressing journalists shortly after their investigation, the State Chairman of ACNPN, Comrade Jude Obiemenyeogo, said that the Community Newspapers had been inundated with complaints from residents and motorists operating in the state that they were being shortchanged at petrol stations even with the high cost of the product, adding it informed the decision to visit stations for confirmation.

Community Newspapers lamented the insensitivity of the dealers who under-supplied the product purchased by consumers, saying the days of such manipulation would soon come to an end as severe measures were being taken by the appropriate authorities against erring dealers. Nigeria’s petroleum regulator, Department of Petroleum Resources, DPR,saddled with the responsibility of regulating, monitoring  and enforcing the  laws in the sector, used the Seraphin Can to expose filling stations involved in the nefarious act in Delta State recently.

we are calling on the Nigeria’s petroleum regulator, Department of Petroleum Resources,DPR,saddled with the responsibility of regulating, monitoring  and enforcing to visit petrol stations in Asaba and its environs to stop the nefarious activitives perpetrated by stations in Delta State as Deltans can nolonger continue to bear the pains of this daily rip-off by petrol stations in Asaba.

Nigeria’s petroleum regulator, Department of Petroleum Resources should shut petrol stations under-dispensing and other related offences.

 

Former Tourism Board GM, Emeka Madu is Dead

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Former Tourism Board GM, Emeka Madu is Dead

A former Chairman of Oshimili North Local Government Council, Honourable Emeka Madu, is dead. He has been having health challenges
He had his secondary education in St Anthony’s College, Ubulu Uku, Aniocha South Local Government Area, Delta State. On completion of his secondary education he proceeded to the University of Ife, now Obafemi Awolowo University, Ile Ife, Osun State. In the University he was a member of the skala club. He worked in one of the Late Chief MKO Abiola ‘s conglomerate companies as a procurement officer.
He later worked in Delta State Tourism Board, Asaba, as the General Manager.
He was one of the founders of the People’s Democratic Party in Delta State. He was a chattered accountant. He hails from Okpanam town, Oshimili North Local Government Area, Delta State.

Association of Community Newspaper Publishers Pass Vote Of Confidence On Oborevwore

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Association of Community Newspaper Publishers Pass Vote Of Confidence On Oborevwore

By: Ike Philip Abiagom

Rt. Hon. Sheriff Oborevwori, the executive governor of Delta State with the Chairman of ACNPN Comrade Obiemeyego Jude

The Association of Community Newspaper Publishers of Nigeria(ACNPN),Delta State Council, have passed votes of implicit confidence on the state’s Governor, Rt. Hon. Sheriff Oborevwori.

The ACNPN EXCO ,at a crucial meeting held in Asaba, on Thursday, said the vote of confidence on the governor stemmed from the giant developmental strides recorded in the nooks and crannies of the state within the first one year of his administration. ACNPN acknowledged the uncommon transformation of the state in all facets by Oborevwori within the short period of one year of his administration.

Rt. Hon. Sheriff Oborevwori, the executive governor of Delta State in a group picture with members of Association of Community Newspapers Publishers of Nigeria (ACNPN)

The motion for the vote of confidence, which was moved by Comrade Jude Obiemenyego, the Chairman, Association of Community Newspaper Publishers of Nigeria(ACNPN),Delta State Council and seconded by Comrade Segun Asare, was unanimously and overwhelmingly endorsed by the entire member of ACNPN executives.

ACNPN noted that the four pillars of governor Sheriff Oborevwore campaign policy thrust was christened the MORE agenda which stand for; Meaningful Development, Opportunities for all, Realistic Reforms and Enhanced peace and security of Delta State.

According to Comrade Obiemenyego “The cardinal policy of his development agenda for the state, which is christened M.O.R.E (Meaningful Development; Opportunities for All; Realistic Reforms and Enhanced Peace and Security), hinges on peace and security.
“As a government, the goal is to provide sustainable development and opportunities for the people. These can only be achieved successfully when there is peace and security.
“Oborevwori’s administration has provided synergy between the government and the police which has built trust and the confidence of the people in the ability of various security outfits in the state.
“The governor has also provided various platforms for community engagements which has enhanced peace and security in the state.”

Comrade Obiemenyego used the opportunity to congratulate Governor Sheriff Oborevwori, the State Legislature, the judiciary and indeed the media for working in synergy which has promoted harmony in the state.

ACNPN Exco members expressed unreserved satisfaction with Governor Oborevwori and charged him to continue with the wonderful work he is doing in delivering the M.O.R.E Agenda of his administration to Deltans.

DIG Of Police DIG Pedro Visits Delta, Assure Of Safer State

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DIG Of Police DIG Pedro Visits Delta, Assure Of Safer State

The Deputy Inspector General of Police (DIG), in charge of the South-South geopolitical zone, DIG Daniel Sokari Pedro, has paid a working visit to the State Command, along Okpanam Road, Asaba, the State capital.

The visit on Wednesday 22, May 2024, was aimed at boosting the morale of officers, enhancing Police community relations, and also assuring residents in the State of the Force commitment to ensuring a safer Delta state.

The DIG who is the most senior Police officer in the South-South region (supervising DIG South-South) and also the Deputy Inspector General of Police in charge of the Department of Information and Communication Technology of the Nigeria Police Force, accompanied by the AIG Zone 5, AIG Arungwa Nwazue Udo psc (+) mni, before the commencement of his tour, paid a courtesy call on the Governor of Delta State, Rt Hon (Elder) Sheriff F. Oborevwori at the Government House, Asaba.

The DIG in his remark noted that the State Government has been of immense help to the Police force in the State and he solicited more support from the State Government and the good people of Delta State.

The Governor in his response appreciated the leadership of the Police force particularly the Inspector General of Police IGP Kayode Adeolu Egbetokun, PhD, NPM for finding some officers in the state deserving of an award.

He noted that the award is a sign that the Police in the state are working and ensuring that the state is safe and secured.

The Governor promised to buy vehicles for the Police that will be commissioned by the Inspector General of Police.

The DIG proceeded to the venue of the meeting with Stakeholders and officers of the command.

During the interaction with the Stakeholders, the DIG noted that partnership with the community is key in Policing because, in recent times, Policing has become everybody’s business.

After a brief interaction with the Stakeholders, the DIG addressed officers and men of the command, warned them against extortion, abuse of human rights, and most importantly policing with a human face.

He admonished them to brace up and meet up with the security challenges in the state, but while doing that, they should be mindful of the Fundamental Human Rights of the citizenry.

He further emphasized the importance of knowing when to use their firearms in accordance with the extant rules of the force as stipulated in Force Order 237 and Force Order 88.

The DIG commended the Delta State Commissioner of Police, CP Abaniwonda Olufemi for his effort in fighting crime, noting that the achievements within the very short time has worked in the State are laudable.

FCTA to build 10,000 low-income houses -Wike

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FCTA to build 10,000 low-income houses -Wike

The Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, FCT, Barrister Nyesom Wike, says the FCT Administratiion will build 10,000 low-income houses for the poor in the territory.

Wike disclosed this in Abuja on Thursday during the Ministerial Sectoral Update on the performance of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s administration in the last one year.

He said the project would be captured under President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s “Renewed Hope Cities” Project.

He explained that FCTA would provide the needed infrastructure to build the houses and allocate them to people who could not afford to build, stressing that they were not for the big men.

The Minister described land allocation as one of the most difficult problems in the FCT land administration, adding that the department was infested with corruption.

“As I speak to you as a Minister, It is one area that I have been battling with. But, I will defeat them.

“Even to make land affordable for people to build houses, which is what we are supposed to do, is a problem”, he said.

The Minister frowned at the situation where developers ask for 300 hectares of land to build 20,000 houses and after getting the allocation, they would not build the houses but allocate the land to people to make money.

“We cannot allow this. It is a fraud and then the person brings politics and religion to the issue.

“But we are equal to the task. Just be convinced that we have political will to implement and do what is right”, he said.

OSHIMILI SOUTH LOCAL GOVT INAUGURATES ANTI OPEN GRAZING TASKFORCE

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OSHIMILI SOUTH LOCAL GOVT INAUGURATES ANTI OPEN GRAZING TASKFORCE

In compliance with the directive of the Delta State House of Assembly, the Oshimili South Local Government today inaugurated a taskforce to enforce the state’s anti open grazing law of 2021 in its mandate areas. The law is for the regulation of livestock breeding, rearing and marketing in Delta State

The directive of the State Assembly, which was to all the 25 Local Governments in the state, was sequel to the flagrant disregard for the law by herders, who still grazed their cattle in every available open field, including farms, resulting in destruction of crops and sometimes deadly clashes with farmers

Inaugurating the taskforce, the Head of Personnel Management and acting Chairman of Oshimili South Local Government, Mrs. Chidinma Idao, said the enforcement of the law had become imperative in view of the frequently reported cases of farmers/herders clashes and their unpleasant consequences.

Mrs. Idao, who is the Chairman of the taskforce, said steps would be taken to adequately sensitize the people of Oshimili South, especially livestock breeders, rearers and marketers on the need not to use their businesses to cause pains and losses to others.

She revealed that the taskforce was not to witch haunt anyone, and would go about its operations with the human face, even as she emphasized that open grazing was now strictly prohibited in all parts of Oshimili South and would be enforced.without fear or favour.

The taskforce Chairman explained that the movement of livestock on foot from one destination to another had been outlawed in the area, stressing that livestock breeders, rearers and marketers should henceforth restrict their operations to specific grazing grounds to be negotiated with their host communities.

She added that no livestock owner in any part of Oshimili South LGA must allow it to stray, pointing out that the offences outlined in the law had their appropriate sanctions, including apprehending the livestock, payment of fines and prosecution in a Mobile Court.

The taskforce is made up of a Livestock Officer from the State Ministry of Agriculture and Natural Resources, a representative each from the Police, Department of State Services, Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps, Cattle Dealers/Rearers association in the LGA, National Butchers Union in the LGA, and All Farmers Association of Nigeria in the LGA.

The Director of Personnel Management of the Council is to serve as the Secretary of the taskforce.

Delta govt bans scrap metal scavenging(Iron Condemn) in Asaba

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Delta govt bans scrap metal scavenging(Iron Condemn) in Asaba

Delta State government has banned scrap metaI scavenging otherwise known as (Iron Condemn) within Asaba, with immediate effect .

The Secretary to the State Government, SSG, Dr. Kingsley Emu, announced this today at Government House, Asaba, while briefing newsmen on the outcome of the State Executive Council meeting presided over by Governor Sheriff Oborevwori.

Dr. Emu said the ban, which was necessitated by frequently reported cases of vandalism of public facilities by the scavengers, would take effect tomorrow, though strict enforcement would commence on 1st June, 2024.

The SSG clarified that the ban implied that no ‘iron condemn’ cart pusher should operate in any part of the State Capital Territory after May 31, 2024, adding that commercial motorcycle operations had also been prohibited in some parts of the Capital Territory not covered by earlier bans..

He said adequate sensitization campaign would be mounted before the commencement of enforcement, pointing out that the ban was not targeted at any particular tribe, but in the interest of peace and security

Information Commissioner, Dr. Ifeanyi Osuoza; Works (Highways and Urban roads) Comrade Reuben Izeze ; Works (Rural and Riverine roads) Mr Charles Aniagwu; Higher Education, Prof Tonakare ,also briefed the press, details of which wil come shortly.

2-storey Building Collapses During Downpour In Lagos

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2-storey Building Collapses During Downpour In Lagos

A two-storey building located at Number 70 Adetola Road in Aguda, Coker local council development area of  Lagos State partially collapsed during the downpour earlier on Wednesday.

It was learnt that the incident which occurred around 10am caused panic among residents in the Coker Aguda community.

The  Lagos State Fire and Rescue Service stated that the agency received a distress call at approximately 10:29 am, reporting the partial collapse of a two-storey building at 70 Adetola Road, Aguda, Coker LCDA, Lagos State.

Director, Lagos State Fire and Rescue Service, Margaret Adeseye in a statement obtained from the agency, disclosed that with prompt response from other agencies, the situation was controlled without any loss of life or injury.

She remarked that a rescue team from the Service promptly arrived at the scene by 10:57 am. She further explained that, “The swift and efficient response of all involved agencies ensured that the situation was controlled without any loss of life or injury. The affected building has been secured, and measures are being implemented to prevent further risk to the public.

She also added that further updates will be provided as the investigation progresses.

Source: Leadership

Delay in probing alleged humongous financial impropriety levelled against ex-Gov Okowa is worrisome – Anti-Corruption group

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Delay in probing alleged humongous financial impropriety levelled against ex-Gov Okowa is worrisome – Anti-Corruption group

AN Anti -Corruption group known as The Network Against Corruption and Trafficking Initiative (NACAT) has accused the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC for allegedly delaying to investigate former governors who already have petitions against them before the Commission.

Addressing a press conference briefing in Abuja Wednesday, the Executive Director of Investigation at NACAT, Tega Oghenedoro said some governors have petitions against them at the EFCC but the continued neglect of probing these petitions was discouraging to the amount of time and money put into investigations by the petitioners.

According to the group, “We are at loss at why the EFCC and ICPC have not started investigating and prosecuting past Delta State governor, Ifeanyi Okowa, despite the petition against him. We have submitted petitions to such effect for months. A Statesman from Delta (Chief Edwin Clark) has also submitted a petition.

“If the EFCC will constantly turn a blind eye to such corruption that happened over Okowa, which makes that of ex-governor Yahaya Bello’s alleged N88 billion a child play, then they should let Yahaya Bello walk scot free. It seems that the EFCC is in bed with ex-governors from the South South who are the biggest looters in the country.

“As a leading anti-corruption group in Nigeria, we will be failing in our duties and responsibilities if we turn a blind eye to the wanton corruption and embezzlement of public funds orchestrated by former governors not bring it to the public domain.

“We have painstakingly investigated and audited many of the financial records of the state available to us and detailed our findings here as part of our press briefing today”, the group added.

*Source: The Leadership

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