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The Director of Communication, aljaziralreporters news Agency , Comrade Akpovoke Otiti rejoices with Akpeli Fufu 1 of Ebu kingdom, Chief (Mrs) Shimite Bello as she celebrates her new age in grand style.

In a congratulatory message, the Director of Communication, Discribed Chief Mrs Shimite Bello as a Mother of Instimable Value who has affected the lives of Delta youths and women Positively through her sabificate.

According to Otiti ” lets rejoice with the paragon of beauty, our able sister , madam, Chief😃 Shimite Bello on the occasion of her birthday .

The Akpeli fufu 1 of Ebu Kindred, she is a woman filled with knowledgeable character, who has written her name in the sand of time by introducing Sabificate to Nigeria and especially Delta women, who has help raise the bars of Okowa government to an enviable hieght. She is a disciplainarian, a mother, wife and sister above all a politician with a swag. The most designers mama.

I am proud of her exemplary life and able way she have held forte in the home front, thereby providing an enabling environment for peace of mind and good atmosphere for Deltans “may God continue to give our dear mama purposeful and proactive leadership” he said while praying for God to continually grant her long life in good health and prosperity.

OTU – JEREMI , Ughelli South local Area was on lockdown recently as Gen Abraham Ekokotu, with other Ex-militants in close tiers in secret meeting over oil pipe lines vandars, that the spate of oil theft resulting from pipeline vandalization, bunkering and illegal refinery has become an issue to the nation.

During a Town hall meeting held at the Otujeremi Civic Centre, Tuesday, Sept 17, the Urhobo ex-militants on the aegis of Urhobo Agitators discussed the way forward to curbing the menace.

Spelling out the hazards associated with the menace, Convener of the meeting, General Abraham Ekokotu said pipeline vandalization, bunkering and illegal refinery have dire consequences on the natural habitat and ecosystem of Urhobo land destroying its Fiona and Fauna.

He observed that critical actors of the business are mostly Ijaw youths who have conscripted Urhobo youths to join in the destruction of their homeland and hence, called for immediate halt to their involvement in the crime.

According to him, bunkering business goes hand in hand with possession of fire arms and when those who possess the fire arms have no opportunity to continue in bunkering, they would resort to armed robbery and other violent crimes.

“Apart from bunkering there are other legitimate means of livelihood and for the sake of peace and wellbeing of people of Urhobo land, I plead that all should eschew the twin evil of pipeline vandalization and bunkering which have caused long term damage to the Okpare River, Evwreni River and Ewu-Urhobo River that have been polluted and their vegetation burnt down and will take a very long time to restore to normal.

In an interview, a youth who attended the meeting alleged that security personnel were also involved in the business and as such it would be difficult to stop the menace until the youths are empowered.

“I am aware of some security men who wanted to own a cooking pot (illegal refinery) somewhere in Urhobo land but were frustrated by the community leader.

“In Otor-Edo where the business is thriving now, security agents profit from it. They collect between N500 and N1000 from each person carrying illegal petroleum products daily and at the end of the month, they go home with not less than half a million naira which is far better than their salaries. So, they continue to encourage the business.

“The only solution is for government to empower us. They should provide employment for us or pay us a token welfare package at the end of every month. You cannot expect me to be begging money from my old mother when I am supposed to give to her. How can I be without money when I see the source of money around me, crisscrossing my community and which I can burst and make money from and you want me to go hungry? No! It cannot stop until government empowers us, give us employment and recognize that we need to survive and live well.”

Gen Abraham Ekopkotu speaking during the Town hall meeting

Another youth who spoke during the meeting lambasted the political class in Urhobo land whose priority and best empowerment programme he said is to gift motorcycles (Okada) to Urhobo youths as against politicians from other ethnic groups that provide opportunity for good living and economic independence for their youths.

“Schools have resumed, there is no way we can pay school fees and take care of our children. What do you expect us to do when the means to meet our needs is available to us?” He asked and charged politicians to live up to their bidding so that solution can be found to the menace of pipeline vandalization, bunkerin and illegal refinery stressing that Urhobo youths can in no measure be compared to Ijaw youths in terms of affluence and comfort because they (Ijaw) have support and meaningful empowerment from their political leaders.

Highlight of the event was the inauguration of a task force aimed at carrying out the advocacy against pipeleine vandalization, bunkering and illegal refinery.

The task force comprised of a Coordinator from each of the eight local government areas of Urhobo land.

Deputy President of the Senate of the federal republic of Nigeria, Senator Ovie Omo-Agege who was represented by Hon Henry Ophori , security personnel from the Ughelli Area Command Office, the traditional ruler of Olomu kingdom, HRM R.L Ogbon, Royal Canon who represented by Olorogun Loius Omorere and other community leaders who graced the occasion .

By Emeka francis

Aljaziral Reporters News Agency, Director of communication, Comr. Akpovoke Otiti has said that the outboust of the Delta State publishers under the aegis of Delta Guild of Indigenous Newspapers Publishers, DGINP, vote of no confidence on the Commissioner for Information, Mr. Aniagwu Charlse is a huge joke, which holds no ground

Otiti in a Press Release personally signed said, Charles Aniagwu, is only excersing his power to setttle the crisis rocking the Community Newspapers Publishers’ group, adding that Aniagwus firm decision to settle the crisis rocking the group was in thier own interest; therefore, they (the factional group) do not have to call his ‘settlement process as derogatory, parochial and heavily biased decision in his attempts to settle the rift.

“It is impossible for you to just wake up and beggins to issue press releases Just to gain recognition when you do not publish”

I think the Delta Guild of Indigenous Newspaper Publishers, DGINP, should retrace their steps and respect constituted authorities” .and they shoild learm to discharge their social responsibility to the general public through every day publication if they want their voice to be held. I cannot remember when i saw such neespaper at news stand. And yet you guys are claiming factional leadership .

By Akpovoke Otiti

The Delta State Honorable Commissioner for works , Chief James Augoye, has expressed sadness on the passing of renowned politician and former member of the State Executive Council, Mr Joe Utomi.

It was a shocking news of the death of Hon. Joe Utomi who just slumped and died in Asaba, on Friday. The ex-commissioner who hails from Ubulu-Uku in Aniocha South Local Government Area, and was chairman of the local government area from 1999 to 2002, and Commissioner for Agriculture from 2018 to May, 20

According to the Commissioner for works said , he sympathizes with the family members and the people of Aniocha South and Ubulu-Uku community in particular, over the demise of the renowned politician and Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) chieftain.

He noted that the departed Utomi was a grassroots politician and administrator, who excelled as Council chairman and worked briefly with him as commissioner in the twilight of his first term.

Augoye described the deceased as “thoroughbred politician’’ whose love for his people led him to contest, and won election as the first elected Chairman of Aniocha South Local Government Area under the PDP.

“The news of his death came to me as a shock.

“He was a perfect gentleman-politician who distinguished himself in the service of his people, first, as Council Chairman and later, as Commissioner for Agriculture and member of the State Executive Council.

“In the formative years of our great party, the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), his people of Aniocha South and the party found him worthy to become chairmanship candidate, which he won convincingly and served diligently from 1999 to 2002.”

Augoye prayed God to accept the souls of all the departed and grant fortitude to the family and friends he left to bear the loss.

……as he receives Certificate of Credence award

By ABEL JOHNGOLD ORHERUATA

The Chairman House Committee on Education in the Delta State House of Assembly (DTHA), Hon. Charles Emetulu has stated that it is unrealistic for any State Government to allocate 25% of its annual budget to education as recommended by the United Nations Educational Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) because of fundamental infrastructural deficits all over the country.

Hon. Emetulu made the statement yesterday in Asaba when he received on courtesy visit a delegation of the leadership of the National Association of Polytechnic Students (NAPS)

He noted that infrastructural deficits all over the country would seriously affect any State Government that dares to allocate 25% of her annual budget to education alone because other sectors might negatively be affected.

Hon. Emetulu who expressed worries that lots of infrastructure had crashed in the country, lamented that Nigerians do not pay tax pointing out revenue from taxes helped government in building and fixing of decaying infrastructure.

The former Commissioner for Power and Energy now a lawmaker representing Ndokwa West in the State Assembly, noted that the country’s needs were properly captured in her constitution but derailment in implementation has remained the challenge.

“Nigeria is not lacking in laws but in implementation. The challenges is in implementation. What we need is implementation”. He said.

Earlier in his remarks, the National President of NAPS, Comrade Eneji Mohammed alleged anti students policies of the federal government that led to 8% of budget allocation to education sector against the 25% recommended by UNESCO, politically motivated victimization of students leaders and the dichotomy of HND and B.Sc graduates as the causes of the long Academic Staff Union of Polytechnic (ASUP) that delayed their academic calendar.

The NAPS President, who was represented by the NAPS Director of Mobilization & Strategies Engagement, Comrade Dio Oghale Emeka Rex, used the opportunity to appeal to the DTHA House Committee Chairman on Education to use his position to facilitate the upward review of budgetary allocation for education in the Delta State Government year 2020 Budget.

Comrade Mohammed commended the State Government for the establishment of Ministry of Technical Education and establishment of technical schools in the 25 local government of Delta State.

Presenting an Certificate of Credence plaque to Hon. Emetulu for his doggedness and achievements so far in governance, the NAPS delegation congratulated the lawmaker for his victory at the poll and his emergence as Chairman, House Committee on Education in the State Assembly.

T H E Online Media Practitioner Association of Nigeria, OMPAN, Delta State Chapter has congratulates Sir Chief Richard Odibo Hfc Delta Delta state commissioner National population commission, on the occasion of his Birthday.

Your focus and commitment to the growth and development of Urhobo is commendable and worthy of emulation, OMPAN said stressing “the people of Delta State are indeed proud of your antecedents and achievements since the your appointment as commissioner National population commission,

By the Editor – Otiti

GOVERNMENT HOUSE – ASABA The Senior Political Adviser to the Governor of Delta State, Rt. Hon. Funkekeme Solomon has charged the Association of Community Newspaper Publishers of Nigeria (ACNPN), Delta State Chapter to live up to its bidding.

He made this assertion when the group, led by its State Chairman, Comr. Jude Obiemenyego paid him a courtesy visit at his office in Asaba.

Rt. Hon. Funkekeme stated that community newspapers are the first port of call in stories that promote societal values and unity and positively affect the life of the common man.

The grassroots politician appreciated the visit, stating that his major official function apart from advising the Governor on his political decisions is to mobilize the grassroots for political support.

Speaking further, he posited that his work would always require partnership with the publishers towards impactful governance at the grassroots.

As someone who had practised journalism early in life, he advised the publishers to up their ante by ensuring that individually, each owns an office with an employment of reporters, editors and others to function well as a newspaper organization.

He added that when such packaging is in place, publishers would truly be relevant in the scheme of things and made equal stakeholders in the affairs of the state.

According to him, “I know what it means to establish a newspaper organization; it’s not a tea party. It’s even better to make publishing efforts together, being that publishing and media management are not easy ventures.

“Again, with publishing partnership you can mitigate against media extremism. It will also make you focus on community news and become ready source for mainstream media platforms.

“You must equally realise that you are an important part of the Delta project and cannot afford to divide yourselves or be in disharmony. When a faction exists in an organization, it weakens the potency of the organisation.

“I’m interested in the progress of the newspaper industry, especially the community newspapers. So Mr. Chairman, you must look inward and ensure that peace and unity exist amongst you; where you have aggrieved members, please seek to know what happened and resolve it”, the former lawmaker appealed.

Hon. Funkekeme, nonetheless, affirmed that Governor Okowa being a man of peace had it as a policy to ensure peace in the state at all times.

He averred that Okowa as a man who had institutionalised peace and sustained it in the state, had equally shown capacity to lead since taking over the mantle of leadership in 2015; thereby commending him for the unusual development and progress that he had made possible and visible in the state.

Earlier in his address, the Chairman of ACNPN, Mr Obiemenyego had congratulated Rt. Hon. Funkekeme on his appointment as Senior Political Adviser to Governor Okowa, describing him as a square peg in a square hole.

The known publisher of the Zion Newspaper, however, pledged the support of his leadership to the government of the day, maintaining that part of the core mandate of Delta State Chapter of ACNPN was to promote unity in the state and to showcase and celebrate our essence as Deltans.

By Abel Johngold OrheruataThe Delta State House Assembly (DTHA) Chairman, Committee on Education, Hon Charles Emetulu has officially unveiled the Campaign/ Sensitization materials for the kick-of of the first phase of National Association of Polytechnic Students (NAPS) championed nationwide campaign against female victimization and sexual molestation on campus.Hon Emetulu unveiled the materials yesterday in Asaba when a delegation of the national leadership of NAPS led by the Director of Mobilization & Strategic Engagements and Chairman of the Committee for the proposed nationwide campaign, Comrade Dio Rex Oghale Emeka presented him the materials for unveiling.While unveiling the materials, the Member representing Ndokwa West State Constituency stated that violence against women and all such related violence cum sexual harassment mitigates against educational advancement in Africa and therefore must be discouraged by all stakeholders.Hon. Emetulu noted that sex for more marks by lecturers was not the only harassment. “There are also sexual harassment from boys to girls and from girls to boys and lecturers through their indecent dressings. Underage marriage should also be condemned because its even worse than sexual harassment depends on ones view. So, you must look at it holistically in your Sensitization campaign”. He said.Declaring total support for the NAPS proposed Sensitization campaign, the former students Union activist now lawmaker, assured that whenever the need arises, he will use his good office to bring whoever is found culpable of such offenses to justice.Hon. Emetulu however enjoined the students leaders to eschew malicious blackmail and unfounded propaganda in the course of this campaign.Earlier, the leader of the delegation, Comrade Dio Oghale Emeka Rex disclosed that the flag-off rally was scheduled to hold on the 1st of October 2019, at Asaba and called on all relevant stakeholders to support the initiative.Comrade Dio stated that the leadership of NAPS had chosen the Chairman House Committee on Education in Delta State House of Assembly as the most appropriate authority for the unveiling of sensitization materials given his oversight role and with the understanding that such campaign will not find its footing without a legal framework vis-a-viz the domestication of the sexual harassment in tertiary educational institutions prohibition act, 2016 in State level.He posited that the fact that the DTHA Chairman on the Committee on Education was a former Students Union leader who hails from and school in Delta State, it was imperative to kick start such strategic campaign from home hence the first phase of the nationwide campaign will be kicked off in Delta State.

The Senatorial Candidate of the People’s Democratic Party (PDP) in Delta Central District, Rt. Hon. Evelyn Omavowan Oboro has expressed dissatisfaction over the inability of the Election Petition Tribunal to make available copy of judgment it delivered six days ago on the petition challenging the outcome of the Delta Central Senatorial election held on 23rd February, 2019.

Oboro promised to approach the National Judicial Council and Nigeria Bar Association if the tribunal continue with the delay in making available copy of the judgment.

In a statement signed by her Media and Publicity Director, Hon. Sunday Apah, Oboro frowned at the refusal by the tribunal to make available the copy of the judgment despite applying for same over six days ago.

She explained in the statement that her petition was the first filed before the registry of the tribunal and also the first petition where trial was commenced and concluded.

She lamented in the statement that there was no day past that her counsels and aides don’t go to the court to ask of the copy of the judgment but they gave them excuses that are not genuine. “So I sees it as a deliberate attempt to delay our moves to appeal the judgment at the Court of Appeal”.

“I have decided to appeal the judgment and copy of the judgment needed by our counsel to file Notice of Appeal is not yet ready after closure of our case over two months ago and and judgment over six days ago”, she said.

A S A B A – Delta Born Journalist, COmr, Akpovoke Otiti, Editor of Aljaziral reporters has congratulated the member, representing Udu Constituency, Hon Peter Uviejitobor on his Victory at the election tribunal, Wednesday.

In a congratulatory message titled, “A Victory Well Deserved”, and dated September 11, 2019, Comr Otiti, maintained that Hon Uviejitobor ‘s Victory at the election tribunal reasserted the reality that the people of Udu Constituency actually gave the Delta House of Assambly member the mandate.through their overwhelming votes during the last election to lead them for the second term.

The aljaziral reporters Editor said that he is not surprised that the tribunal reaffirmed Uviejitobo’s Victory and mandate which the people of the Udu gave him and maintained that the victory of Uviejitobor was victory for the entire Udu people and the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, and other Deltans.

He reasoned that the victory will provide the law maker the opportunity to continue with the good work he has already started since 2015.

Otiti therefore called on the people in the other side of the divide to come together and support Hon Uviejitobor to build a United and prosperous Udu state where there will be greater opportunities for all, while urging the law maker , Uviejitobor to see his victory as a Divine call to duty to put up his all and all for the development of Udu people .