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The Delta State House of Assembly is to collaborate with the State Command of the Nigeria Police Force in ensuring effective crime fighting and prevention at the grassroots.

The Speaker of the State Assembly, Rt Hon Sheriff Oborevwori made the promise when the newly posted State Commissioner of Police, Mr. Mohammed Inuwa Hafiz paid him and other members of the House a courtesy visit in his office on Tuesday, January 21, 2020.

The Speaker commended the new Commissioner of Police for being proactive in crime fighting and prevention in the nooks and cranny of the state, saying that this was made possible by his level of experience and cordial relationship with relevant stakeholders.

Rt Hon Oborevwori said he was confident that the new Police Commissioner would succeed in the task of securing the state because of his vast knowledge of crime prone areas haven served at various levels in the State Police Command prior to his elevation to the position of Commissioner of Police.

He said members of the House have continued to be in constant touch with their constituents and happenings in their communities, pointing out that a synergy between the lawmakers and the police was needed to flush out criminals from the state.

For his part, the Delta State Police Commissioner, Mr. Muhammed Inuwa Hafiz said the House of Assembly remained a dependable ally in successfully combating crime, explaining that the visit was to seek the collaboration of the lawmakers in making the state crime free.

The Police boss said he had held several meetings with other relevant stakeholders, such as traditional rulers and community leaders since he assumed duty this year, explaining that he was determined to change the narratives of crime and criminal activities in the state.

Acknowledging that government alone cannot ensure the security of lives and property of its citizens, the Police Commissioner maintained that Vigilante groups played a pivotal role in assisting the police to fight crime especially at the grassroots.

The meeting was attended by principal officers and members of the Delta State House of Assembly.

Engr. Henry Minabowanre Baro has joined the family, friends and staffs in celebrating the 50th birthday anniversary of renowned Senior Advocate of Nigeria, SAN, and Minister of Labour and productivity , state , Olorogun Festus Keyamo, wishing him long life, good health and more wisdom in contributing his best to the nation.

Engr Baro, in a statement made available to aljaziralreportets online newspaper , felicitated with all friends, family members , staffs , all SANs and ministers who had the opportunity to served under President Muhammadu Buhari administration,

Said Baro; “As Keyamo turns 50, Engr Baro believes his wealth of experience in the legal profession, to both private and public institutions, and a Minister of the federal Republic of Nigeria will go a long way in contributing more to the growth of the nation, noting that he is an experianced and well cultured individual.

“ Engr Baro notes that Nigerians will remember Keyamo, as he is fondly called, for his awesome contributions to the growth, development of the country often times and his empowerment progremmes had always be the talk of the town. And these has been part of his daily life.

In a surprise announcement that could upset African politics for years to come, former American President Barack Obama has confirmed this morning his candidacy in the 2021 Kenyan presidential campaign.
Son of a Kenyan senior governmental economist, Barack Hussein Obama Sr., the politician who served as the 44th President of the United States from 2009 to 2017 is actually touring Africa to give a series of conferences.

While visiting the Kenyan port city of Mombasa, he was greeted by a large and extremely enthusiastic crowd, loudly cheering and chanting his name.

Mr. Obama drew an almost ecstatic roar from the crowd when he made the announcement that he was returning to politics.

“I’m a bit disgusted with American politics recently while seeing Kenya struggle. I realized I needed to do something to help my Homeland.”
The former U.S. President believes he can help the country overcome its social and economic problems as he did with the U.S.

“I was able to solve the U.S.’ worse economic crisis in its history and put it on the right track until they elected a narcissistic reality tv star. I can certainly help Kenya.”
Mr. Obama announced that he was launching his own political party, the National Democratic Party of Kenya (NDP) and confirmed he was considering negotiations with existing parties to form a coalition.

Obama was met with the same kind of enthusiastic reaction yesterday in the country’s capital, Nairobi.

Kenya is still struggling with social instability, poverty issues, government corruption, and an important water crisis even if it has recently known a few years of economic growth.

Although its economy enjoys the leading position in eastern and central Africa, 39.9% of its population lives below the poverty line, according to the Oxford Poverty & Human Development Initiative.

To make things worse, the country has been struggling with several economic problems recently, the most recent of which is a huge swarm of locust that destroyed swathes of maize, coffee, vegetable, and tea plantations, threatening the country’s food security.

Several experts believe the former American President’s chances of getting elected are extremely good.

Many analysts also note that the actual government will certainly hesitate to forbid his candidacy or trick the election if it takes place under international scrutiny.

The next Presidential election in Kenya is set for October 2021 and candidates have until April 2021 to confirm their candidacy.

Delta State House of Assembly has received three new bills for first reading during its Thursday’s plenary.

The bills are Delta State Local Content Agency and other matters bill; Effective Surveillance and Response to Maternal and Perinatal Deaths and related matters bill; and Delta State Corporate Social Responsibility Monitoring Agency Bill.

The bills are privately sponsored. The first two by the Majority Leader, Hon. Tim Owhefere and the third by member representing Isoko South II Constituency, Hon. Ferguson Onwo.

The notice of presentation and first reading of the Delta State Local Content Agency and other matters bill, was moved by the Majority Leader, Hon. Tim Owhefere and seconded by member representing Ika South, Hon. Festus Okoh. Second reading of the bill is slated for January 21, 2020.

Likewise, the notice of presentation and first reading of the Effective Surveillance and Response to Maternal and Perinatal Deaths and related matters bill, was moved by the Majority Leader, Hon. Tim Owhefere, and seconded by the Chief Whip, Hon. Pat Ajudua. Second reading of the bill is slated for January 28, 2020.

The Delta State Corporate Social Responsibility Monitoring Agency Bill, was presented by the member representing Isoko South II Constituency, Hon. Ferguson Onwo and seconded by the Majority Leader. Wednesday 22, January 2020 was slated for second reading of the bill.

Meanwhile, a report by the Public Petitions Committee on the alleged refusal to pay outstanding monies owed Venerable John Okotie by the Delta Broadcasting Service Asaba, was deferred till February 20, 2020.

In the same vein, Committee of Whole consideration of the Delta State Judiciary Fund Management (Financial Autonomy) Bill, 2019 was deferred till Tuesday, January 21, 2020.

The house adjourned plenary till Tuesday, 21 January, 2020 at 10am.

*** Approves Governor Okowa’s Request For Construction Of Film Village, Leisure Park At Ugbolu- Asaba

The Delta State House of Assembly resumed plenary on Tuesday, January 14, 2020 after a four week break for Christmas and new year celebrations.

The highlight of the resumed sitting, the first in 2020 was the approval of a request by Governor Ifeanyi Okowa for the construction of a film village and leisure park in Ugbolu, Oshimili North local government area of the state.

The construction of the film village and leisure park in Ugbolu, Oshimili North is to be executed at the cost of Five Billion Naira.

The Governor’s letter was read on the floor of the House, by the Speaker, Rt Hon Sheriff Oborevwori at plenary.

According to the Governor, the project would not only boost the revenue base of the state, but would also create jobs for the youths of the state.

He said the state government would provide thirty percent of the funding of the project while the investors would provide seventy percent, pointing out that the letter was to seek for the authorisation of the House.

The request was approved following a motion by the Majority Leader, Hon Tim Owhefere and was seconded by the member representing Udu constituency, Hon Peter Uviejitobor and was adopted.

*** Implores Lawmakers To Put All Hands On Deck For Successful Completion Of Session

The Speaker of the Delta State House of Assembly, Rt Hon Sheriff Oborevwori has called on Deltans to continue to support the policies and programmes of the state Governor, Senator Dr. Ifeanyi Okowa.

In his welcome address on Tuesday, January 14, 2020 on resumption of Plenary, the Speaker while congratulating the Governor on his victory at the Supreme Court, Abuja on Wednesday, January 8, 2020, urged Deltans to continue to support the Governor in his determination to give the state the best.

He said that; “Distinguished Colleagues, on behalf of the Leadership, Members, Management and Staff of the Assembly, I wish to congratulate our amiable Governor, His Excellency, Senator Dr. Ifeanyi Okowa, on his resounding victory at the Supreme Court, on Wednesday 8th January, 2020. This is indeed a reaffirmation of our party, the PDP’s landslide victory in the State Governorship election in March, 2019. I therefore call on all Deltans to continue to support the policies and programmes of the Okowa’s Administration”.

The Speaker said that he was convinced that the Christmas break afforded members of the House the opportunity to rest and also to prime themselves for the last lap of the First Session of the Seventh Assembly.

“My Distinguished Colleagues, it is my pleasure to welcome you back to plenary. I do hope we took advantage of the Christmas break to visit our constituents to deliver the Governor Okowa’s Administration policy thrust in birthing a stronger Delta for our people. I am also convinced that the holiday afforded us the opportunity to rest and also to prime ourselves for the last lap of the First Session of the Seventh Assembly”, he said.

The Speaker disclosed that in the foregoing part of the First Session, the House received seven critical bills for legislative action and listed them to include;

Delta State Job and Wealth Creation Bureau Bill, 2019; Delta State Judiciary Fund Management (Financial Autonomy) Bill, 2019; Delta State Customary Court (Amendment) Bill, 2019; Delta State Governor and Deputy Governor Pension Rights and Other Benefits (Amendment) Bill, 2019; Delta State Supplementary Appropriation Bill, 2019; Delta State Appropriation Bill, 2020; and A Bill for a law to provide for the licensing of radio, television and for other matters connected therewith.

“Out of the above seven bills, four were passed into law by the House, while three are at different stages of legislative process. Also, in the period under reference, the House received and approved several requests from the Executive. In the same vein, the House was also presented with nominees for screening and confirmation into the State Executive Council, Governing Board of State Agencies, Commissions and Parastatals. In all of these, I am proud to say that we diligently and professionally carried out all these assignments to the glory of God. To this I say kudos to all of us”, the Speaker stated.

“Accordingly, in this remaining part of the Session, I implore us as always, to put all our hands on deck to ensure a successful completion of the Session. I therefore call on Chairmen and Members of Committees to assiduously work on all matters referred to their Committees and report as soon as possible to plenary”, he added.

By Akpovoke Otiti

I believes that, these initiative were part of the outcome of the maiden state Executive Council SEC) meeting to set a new agenda for rapid development, in line with Okowa’s stronger Delta.

The recent decision by Gov. Ifeany Arthur Okowa’s administration to construct a pedestrian bridge and overlay major roads in the city, among other interventions are just bold initiatives and positive steps towards Socio-economic expansion. These action alone had demonstrated Okowa political will and love for good governance and it will further enhance the development structure of Asaba and to sustain its enviable status as a state Capital territory.

I am Okowa Number 1 critics, but i have taken a tour round Asaba, as a Journalist and i discovered that the gov. Meant well. “I urged Okowa on rural development strategy, such as one Community, one project” scheme or another according to their priorities.

Many rural dwellers, who had not seen asphalted roads or other government development projects in their communities, was like a dream come true, as they do not only enjoys the road network today, which has reconnected them to the larger society for socio-economic growth.

Hahahahaha, Hummmmm! Okowa 2nd term has taken measures to sustain the glory of the state capital territory, through his aggressive reconstruction and maintanance of urban roads and other facilities through steady engagements of our youths, cleaning up Asaba on daily basis, as well as the ongoing completion of the state secretariat.

Well! The inauguration of the Asaba Capital Territory Development Authority, for the restoration of the capital city , it therefore reinvigorated Okowa’s steadfastness to strike balance and give the state capital the facelift it desires to compete favorably among its contemporaries.

I think Gov. Okowa😅😅, is trying to enhance a serene ambience to be able to offer a full compliment of the capital city; a place to live, work and play, Otiti said;.

The Delta State Government has issued strong warning on your activities; protests, meetings or negotiations by youth associations within the premises of oil prospecting companies working in Delta state.

The directive was given today, 13th January, 2020 in Asaba by the Honourable Commissioner for Oil and Gas, Prince Emman Amgbaduba following the death of two security personnel attached to Midwestern Oil and Gas Company at Umusadege community in Ndokwa West Local Government Area over a disagreement between the host community and the oil company.

“No youth must approach any oil company operating in Delta state over any form of issue. Should anyone attempt to takeover the premises of any company, security operatives should take necessary actions by treating such person(s) as criminals. Protests should be directed to the office of the Honourable Commissioner for Oil and Gas, Delta state, 35, Jesus Saves Road, Off summit Road, Asaba Amgbaduba emphasized.

He further directed security operatives to carryout a thorough investigation on the causes of the breakdown of law and order which led to the loss of lives and properties in Umusadege community over the weekend. That the ministry will also set up a committee to investigate the incident and take necessary actions. Government regrets the loss of lives and properties he stated.

The owner of the bush bar opposite the premises of Midwestern Oil and Gas has been advised to pull the building down with immediate effect. The chairman of Ndokwa West local Givernment Area has been asked to ensure compliance with the directive.

The Government also asked security operatives to ensure that the company resumes operations immediately as their shutdown is costing the state some loss. Midwestern should go and carryout an assessment of their facility and resume operations immediately he said.

Prince Amgbaduba re-emphasized the resolve of the state Government to provide a conducive environment for Oil companies within the state. No form of youth activity is expected to hold within the premises of Oil companies operating in our state, be it peaceful protest or meetings,” he stressed.

By Steve Temienor

Popular politician and Ughelli north born activist Hon Ramsey Edigbue has dissociated himself from the zoning matra in Delta State politics, describing it as undermocratic and also non existent in the history of Delta state.

Edigbue who was speaking with newsmen in Orogun recently called for the isolation of the zoning formula from the politics of Delta as similar governorship elections in the state has been keenly contested with full participation of the three senatorial districts.

“Emergence of successive governor’s is a mere coincidence not product of zoning because other zones actively participated.”

According to Edigbue who is also the codinator of new Nigeria movement, in 2003 when democracy was incubating, Prince Ned Nwoko, Chief James Ibori, Chief Ogboru contested, similarly in 2007 when the eronous mantra began every senatorial districts enmassly participated which negate zoning formular. “In light of the above, it will be criminal for zoning to be selfishly introduced because it will not only encourage mediocrity and inferiority but also pave way for certain cabal to gimmickly retain power which will impede development.”

The unwritten zoning arrangement in Delta has seen power rotating through the three senatorial districts of the state, and expected to go back to Delta central in 2023 but political bigwigs from other districts have been seen indicating interest in the position with others describing it as rather too early for campaign.

While encouraging all Deltans to join hands with okowa to finish strong ahead of 2023 he also advocate for full participations of all senatorial district accros board in 2023 and trash zoning erroneous insinuations, for unity to thrive in the state.