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CRCEI Celebrates Children’s Day, Calls on Nigerian Govt. to Strengthen Policies to Protect Children’s Rights

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By Emeka Nwokocha

Frontline rights defender, Citizens Rights Concern Enhancement Initiative (CRCEI), also known as Human Rights Protection Congress (HRPC), has called on Nigerian government, including states and local governments to prioritize the welfare of children and protect their rights, saying, “They are the future leaders of our society.”

CRCEI made the passionate call in Warri, today, Tuesday 27 May, 2025, as Nigeria commemorates Children’s Day.

CRCEI, in a statement to mark the celebration of Children’s Day, signed by its National Coordinator, Dcn. Monday Enudi, and National Secretary, Activist Kelvin Ejumudo, described Children’s Day as a special event that calls for a review of the plights of Nigerian children with a view to offering them better opportunities to live a safe and healthy life and also utilize their potentials for socio-economic development of the country.

The statement added, “Today, we collectively celebrate and honour Nigerian children in a special way. The theme of this year’s Children’s Day, “Stand Up, Speak Up: Building a Bullying-Free Generation,” is a clarion call on us to strengthen our commitments to improve the well-being of Children and ensure protection of their rights as outlined in the Declaration of the Rights of the Child, adopted by the UN General Assembly on 20 November 1959, including the Convention on the Rights of the Child that came into effect in 1989.

The statement noted further that, “These rights include the right to life, to health, to education and to play, the right to family life, rights to be protected from violence and discrimination, and the right to have their views heard.”

Continuing, the statement charged children to always respect and obey their parents and the laws of the country.

The statement continued, “As a dedicated and leading human rights defender in Nigeria, CRCEI will support every initiative and policies geared towards developing the Nigerian children to actualise their dreams and aid them reach their full potentials”.

The statement added, “This day presents us the opportunity to prioritize the needs of our children – the future leaders of our society and the beacon of hope for our fledgling country.

“Today also reminds us of the compelling need to invest in their growth and development to ensure they achieve their dreams.”

The statement emphasized that, “Every Nigerian child deserves access to quality healthcare, education, and a safe and secure environment to live in and achieve their fullest potentials in life.”

The statement continued with further call on the Nigerian governments (federal and states) to invest in key areas that impart positively on the overall wellbeing of children to guarantee a better future for Nigeria.

“Above all, we extend our heartfelt felicitations to all Delta Children. They are indeed blessings from God and they embody the hope for our great future,” the statement added.

Isoko – Nation Progressive Like-Minds Celebrates a Visionary Leader Hon.  Ashakah on Birthday Anniversary 

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The Isoko – Nation Progressive Like-Minds celebrates a visionary leader, Honourable Engineer Ashakah Orobosa Uzuazomaro on his birthday anniversary.

The INPLM under the distinguished and purposeful leadership of Comrade Ilaya Efemena Beckly, extends a heartfelt felicitations to a remarkable son of Isoko land, Hon. Engr. Ashakah Orobosa Uzuazormaro,  MD/CEO of Maro-Kana Group, Chief Security Officer of Tantita Security Services, and Grand Patron of INPLM on his birthday today 25th day of May, 2025.

The joint statement conveying their felicitations states “We celebrate a man who has consistently shown through his works and words that philanthropy, community service, and leadership are not acts of convenience but lifelong commitments to humanity.

“Hon. Ashakah Orobosa Uzuazormaro is not only a business mogul but also a frontline security strategist and grassroots mobilizer who has touched countless lives across Isoko and beyond.

“As the MD/CEO of Maro-Kana Group, Hon. Ashakah Orobosa Uzuazormaro has provided job opportunities for many youths, empowering them with sustainable income and skill development. In a time when unemployment continues to plague many Nigerian communities, his investment in human capacity development through his private enterprise is nothing short of commendable. He has redefined what it means to build a home-grown economy in Delta State.

“As CSO of Tantita Security Services, he has continued to safeguard the critical oil infrastructure of our region, proving his dedication to national security, environmental preservation, and economic stability. In collaboration with government and private stakeholders, he has helped reduce oil theft and illegal bunkering in the Niger Delta, making our communities safer and our economy more secure”.

The statement added further “But what endears us most, and indeed what sets him apart, is his heart for the Isoko people. As Grand Patron of INPLM, Hon. Ashakah has remained a tireless supporter of the vision of the organization, a vision centered on unity, development, youth empowerment, political consciousness, and social justice for the Isoko nation.

“Through his philanthropic acts, ranging from educational scholarships, support for widows, youth empowerment initiatives, and community development programs, he has written his name in gold in the hearts of our people”.

Continuing, INPLM statement noted that “the group under Comrade Ilaya Efemena Beckly recognizes and appreciates his selfless contributions, his generosity is not performative, it is impactful, and
his leadership is not positional, it is transformational.

“He does not wait for elections to give back, giving back is part of his DNA. We are proud to have him as a Grand Patron. We are proud of the values he upholds, dignity, service, integrity, and excellence.

“As he continues to chart new frontiers in business, security, politics, and community building, we pray for divine strength, protection, and greater influence.

“Let it be known that, INPLM stands solidly with him, and we are committed to amplifying his works, supporting his vision, and partnering with him in building a greater Isoko nation”.

Long live INPLM!
Long live Hon. Engr. Ashakah Orobosa Uzuazormaro!
Long live Isoko Nation!
…In unity, we findstrength. In service, we build legacies.

Signed:
Comrade Ogbovoh Nathan Edafe
Publicity Secretary,
Isoko-Nation Progressive Like-Minds (INPLM)
Email isokonationprogressivelikemind@gmail.com*

Uzere Illustrious Group Honours Prince Sam Ogrih

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By Emmanuel Ekebe

Uzere Illustrious Group last Saturday honoured Prince Sam Ogrih for bagging the Vanguard Newspaper Real Estate Icon personality of the year award 2025 that was held recently in Lagos.

Speaking on behalf of the Group comprising 27 illustrious Uzere sons and daughters during the presentation ceremony of a framed photograph at the country home of the awardee, Barr. Afor Irogbo said that, “When Prince Sam Ogrih received the Vanguard Newspaper Real Estate icon personality of the year award, 2025, the Uzere Illustrious Group both at home and in diaspora decided that he should also be honoured back home.

According to him, Prince Sam Ogrih has been contributing so much towards the development of Uzere community in several areas including paying school and enrollment fees with school uniforms for students of the community over the years.

He also said that as a result of the honour bestowed on their illustrious son, the Group was formed and a full page advertorial was placed in a national newspaper to congratulate him for the achievement.

He noted further that “Whenever, prince Ogrih is called concerning issues bothering the community, he always respond and takes full responsibility to ensure the right thing is being done”.

He asserted that, after the publication on Vanguard Newspaper, the Group decided that, they must do a large framed photograph for him to keep in his house, so that whenever he comes home, he will be reminded that the good things he is doing for his community are valued. It will also help to motivate him to do more for the community.

On their part, High Chief Eta Enahoro, Chief John Araka and Chief Cleaver Daniel who witnessed the presentation described Prince Sam Ogrih as an Illustrious son of Isoko who has carved a niche for himself in the Real Estate business that Isoko nation must be proud of.

“He is a good son of Uzere, Isoko, Delta State and Nigeria who has watched his hands very clean and has been relating well with Presidents of nations, Kings and high personalities across the globe”.

They opined that among Realtors in Nigeria, Prince Ogrih was singled out for the award as a result of his commitment to hard work and excellence in the Real Estate business in Nigeria.

They also commended the Uzere Illustrious Group for deeming it fit to honour one of their own for his achievement, noting that they will ensure they emulate them in their various communities.

Responding, Prince Sam Ogrih said he is overwhelmed with the honour bestowed on him by the Uzere Illustrious Group, stating that he never expected this kind of honour from them.

According to him, he now believe that a prophet can also be honoured in his home town.

He stated that, those who know him are aware, he was born and raised in Uzere community and that he does not have another place to call home, that he had his primary and secondary school education all in Uzere community.

According to the Prince, ” I have seen the pains of my community and life, never take anyone for granted especially those who know their root. We have gone outside and most of our peers will tell us, our great grandfather’s and grandfather’s were all graduates. They have seen a generation of over 5 graduates, but most of us are first generation of graduates. Now we are outside to rob shoulders with 5 or 6 generations of graduates, competing on the same space for the little resources that are available, and for that little space we have been able to write our name in a map”

He commended those who put the Uzere Illustrious Group together and urged them to be steadfast and ensure they sustain the momentum and the group.

Members of the Group present during the event were: High Chief Iduh Amadhe, Elder Daniel Olokor, Comrade Emmanuel Ekebe, Dr. Prosper Irogbo, Mr. Raphael Odorewu, President General of Uzere, Austin Odorewu, Akora Solomon and Columbus Oguname amongst others.

DESOPADEC SHODDY JOBS: SMC Oleh Renovated Class room Collapses, Oleh Mechanic Village Road Abandoned

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Condemnations have continued to trail the renovated block of six classrooms at St. Michael College, Oleh with collapsing ceilings, dangerously protruding doors brazing iron bars described as health hazard to both students and teachers and the abandonement of Oleh Mechanic Village Road Contract, awarded by Delta State Oil Producing Areas Development Commission (DESOPADEC) and awarded to Kenubane Limited.

Serious concerns have been expressed by both students, teachers of St. Michael College, Oleh including residents of the community over the collapsing ceilings, dangerous placement of doors brazing bars of the newly renovated school building which are allegedly posing health hazards to both students and teachers of the college as well as the non completion of the earlier criticised substandard Mechanic Village Interlocking Road Oleh.
A visit to the school by The Isoko Nation investigation team Monday May 16, 2025, on the reported damage occasioned by the collapse of ceilings and other complaints over the contracts, met with some staff members of the school who did not want their names on print, confirmed the condition of the newly renovated building, described it as very unfortunate and disturbing.
Attempts to speak with the Principal of the school proved abortive as she was reported to have travelled to Asaba for official assignment.
However, an authoritative source who spoke with The Isoko Nation reporters preferring to be anonymous on ground of alleged threat over the previous stories on the reported shoddy contracts, stated that a wide spread condemnation has greeted the newly renovated dilapidated classrooms building at St. Michael’s College over the collapsing ceilings and hazardous placement of brazing bars of the classroom doors among other complaints.
The source stated that “the positioning of iron brazers and the collapsing ceilings with other sagging ceilings in most of the classrooms are posing a serious threat to both students and teachers of the college even while the job has not been commissioned.
Meanwhile, another insider source who does not want his name in prints, told The Isoko Nation crew that “the renovation job is not properly executed, as there are visible shortcomings such as the non provision of white boards, which is a necessary part of instructional materials for educational facility; there are openings in the windows; no protectors, and the collapsing Ceilings were negligently attached to the old woods used as loggings.
“I am very surprised to see a newly renovated building which has not been commissioned will be having some gabbles that ought to hold the ceilings separating from the ceilings, dangerously brazing of the doors with gap between the floor and the brazing, obviously posing a threat to both students and teachers, the government should intervene to ensure putting the building in good shape”
Speaking to our reporters, the chairman of the Mechanic Village, Mr. Orife George, decried the abandonement of the interlocking road contract of the mechanic village.
The chairman stated that “the contractor, Kenubane Limited claimed to have finished the contract, whereas the job has been abandoned as the uncompleted portions of the road have been washed away by erosion and overtaken by weeds”
He told The Isoko Nation crew that the “contract has been abandoned as the contractor has since vacated the site claiming that the job awarded by the Delta State Oil Producing Areas Development Commission (DESOPADEC), has been completed”
In a WhatsApp chat with one of the St. Michael College Old students and Senior Special Assistant to the Delta State Governor on Political Matters, Sir Hon (Chief) Evans Egbo decried the situation as appalling, stating that “The contractor is dubious and should be prosecuted”, he added.
All efforts to get across to the Commissioner, Chief Victor Egbo and the Engineer handling the job through text and WhatsApp messages to their phones severally to respond to the widespread condemnation were unanswered and all other efforts as the time of filing this story proved abortive.
Recall that a viral case of shoddy contracts execution of a block of six class room renovation at St. Michael College and interlocking road construction at the Mechanic Village, all in Oleh, headquarters of Isoko South Local Government Area of Delta State was reported against the Delta State Oil Producing Areas Development Commission and the contractor, Kenubane Limited.

Hon. Warri task NUC on its constitutional mandate area

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By Unyove Matthew

The Chairman of Isoko South Local Government Area, Delta state, Comrade Friday Warri has tasked the National University Commission (NUC) to deliver on its constitutional mandate as it concerns accreditation of higher institutions in the country.
Comrade Warri gave the charge last Monday in his office at Oleh, headquarters of the local government when he played host to the accreditation team of National University Commission that paid him a courtesy visit.
The Chairman urged the NUC team to be thorough about their assessment ,in order to accredit schools that meet the required standard.
He however, cautioned against schools that are short of reputable standard and in turn, produce graduates with certificate that cannot be tendered anywhere in the world.
The Council Chairman therefore, assured of his administration’s commitment towards providing assistance to Mary Martha Nursing College that is affiliated to Niger Delta University in Bayelsa state to stand on a strong footing.
Comrade Warri also paid a copious tribute to the Bishop of Oleh Diocese of the Anglican Communion ,Rt Revd Usiwoma Aruakpo for his fortrighness and vision towards establishing the Nursing College in Oleh.
The Chairman stated that with the Mary Martha Nursing College in operation, it would bridge the gap of shortage of nurses in the state and the Nation at large.
He cautioned the management of Mary Martha college to produce graduates that would stand the test of time in their respective endeavours.
The Chairman decried the shortage of nurses in the country, and pointed out that the few ones available are facing ‘japa’ syndrome.
Earlier in her speech, NUC team leader Prof. Mildred E. John had intimated the Council Chairman of their mission to Isoko South and sue for collaboration of the Local Government with Mary Martha Nursing College to flourish especially now that the school is about to be accredited.
She revealed that the National University Commission do not compromise standards when it comes to accreditation process, hence they are here to access things for themselves.
Also speaking, the Bishop of Oleh Diocese of Anglican Communion, Rt Revd. Usiwoma Aruakpor however, expressed confidence over Mary Martha Nursing school management team in the delivery on its mandate area.
Present during the courtesy visit were Hon. Aziakpono Osuofa, Secretary to Isoko South Local Government, Dr Nosayuba Eghigie of NUC Abuja, Mr Udey Felix of NUC Abuja, Prof. Clementina Nwaukwo of Niger Delta University, Unyove Matthew Assistant Director of Information Isoko South and a host of others.

Engr. Ashakah Felicitates Hon. Oghoore on Birth Anniversary

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By Michael Ilaya

The Chairman Maro-Kana Group of Companies and Director General Ashakah Orobosa Political Foundation, Engineer Orobosa Maro Ashakah last Saturday has reportedly joined millions across the globe to congratulate his leader and father, Hon. Oviemuno Oghoore on the occasion of his birth anniversary celebration.
Engr. Ashakah in his birthday message, eulogised Hon. Oghoore as political genius and a man of few words who has contributed immensely to overall development of Delta State and Isoko North in particular.
He emphasized that Hon. Ovie Oghoore, as former Isoko North Council Chairman, Former Commissioner representing Isoko Nation on the Board of DESOPADEC, former Commissioner for Transport and immediate past Commissioner for Projects Monitoring and Audit, has written his name in gold in Delta State politics.
Engr. Ashakah praised Oghoore’s visionary leadership, mentorship and contributions to humanity and development of Isoko Nation and Delta State as a whole, saying ” There is no office that our leader Hon. Ovie Oghoore will occupy without leaving a standing positive legacy behind, such as, the Ozoro Daily Market, Chairman’s Lodge, Opute Hall, Uruto Community Water Supply Scheme through DESOPADEC among others; indeed you are a leader of inestimable values” he added.
Concluding his felicitations, Ashakah stated “On behalf of my family and Ashakah Orobosa political foundation, I joyfully celebrate with you and wish you a happy birthday, as we pray God Almighty continue to protect you and grant you many more wonderful years ahead in good health and divine wisdom”

BCG, SWOFON Charges Delta Govt to Increase Funding in Agriculture to Address Rising Food Insecurity

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By Emeka Nwokocha

Critical stakeholders of the Delta State agriculture sector, Budget Committee Group (BCG), Small-scale Women Farmers Organisation of Nigeria (SWOFON), in collaboration with Environmental and Rural Mediation Centre (ENVIRUMEDIC) with support from ActionAid Nigeria (AAN), have passionately called on Delta State government to allocate more funds to agriculture sector to increase agricultural productivity and address rising food insecurity.

The Agric stakeholders made the call on Friday 9 May while presenting to the public the BCG’s report on the Delta State 2025 Agriculture Budget Analysis at a press briefing session in Warri, headquarters of Warri South Local Government Area of the state.

The BCG’s report on the Delta State 2025 Agriculture Budget Analysis, a yearly exercise, jointly signed by the Executive Director of ENVIRUMEDIC, Chief Monday Ogheneruona Itoghor, Mr. Sunday Okagbare of BCG, Mrs. Victoria Ojarikre of SWOFON, and Mrs. Blessing Onojefegwono of BCG was read by Chief Monday Ogheneruona Itoghor

One of concerns raised by the three bodies as contained in the jointly signed report notes  that “The state’s 2025 budgetary allocation to Agriculture in terms of percentage is 0.96% of the state’s total budget and less than the allocation to the sector in 2024 which was 1.26% of the budget, a far cry from the 10% benchmark of the Maputo Declaration, indicating the state government’s non-commitment to the development of the agriculture sector.

The report further states “There is an increase in the state’s budgetary allocation to capital expenditure and a decrease in the allocation to recurrent expenditure in the agriculture sector in 2025, indicating the government’s desire to spend more on projects that improve the lives of the citizens.

The report states further, “The per capita investment of the government from the allocation of ₦9,431,723,616 to the agriculture sector amounts to ₦1,673.4, which is grossly inadequate, considering the current economic challenges, and depreciation in the value of the Naira, and further reveals the government’s poor knowledge of the important role the agric sector plays in the overall development of the state and poverty reduction.

“Despite the fact that women and youths form the bulk of farmers’ population, the budgetary allocation for interventions to address their needs witnessed a sharp decrease in 2025.

According to the statement “This is evident in the allocation of  ₦50,000,000 to the Mobilization of Rural Women for Sustainable Agriculture (MORWSA), a unit at the Ministry of Agriculture that works with women farmers in the state, indicating 50% decrease when compared to the 2024 allocation to the unit.

In expressing their reservations further, the group notes “Also, N2.362m was allocated to Job Creation Bureau where the Youth Agricultural Entrepreneurs Programme (YAGEP) is a sub-unit, but the exact allocation to YAGEP was not spelt out in the budget, thus making monitoring of activities in the sector very cumbersome.

“The allocation targeted at providing credit facilities to farmers in 2025 was less than what was allocated to same purpose in 2024.

In addition, “The 2024 SWOFON scorecard on Small-holders Women Farmers’ access to agricultural input showed that majority of the farmers don’t have access to agricultural inputs in the state, the group added

Other issues were raised by the tripartite bodies including that “Despite the important role agricultural extension services play in enhancing agricultural productivity and promote food security, funding for its activities has overtime plummeted leading to lack of effective provision of extension services to the increasing numbers of farmers in the state.

“The Delta State government is commended for allocating budget for the purchase of agriculture equipment for agriculture enhancement programme focusing on agricultural land development, farm mechanization and rural infrastructure, including allocating of funds for purchase and maintenance of tractors and other equipment. In addition, the provision of labour saving technologies to farmers, such as drought resistant seeds, simplified mechanical devices for tilling the soil, including planting and harvesting farm produce make farming less tedious and enhance productivity and crop yields.

“The Delta government is commended for its interest in tackling issues of climate impact on food production in previous years, but the decrease in the 2025 budgetary allocation to combat climate change is not encouraging.

“The benefits of agroecology (organic farming) cannot be overemphasized as it has the capacity to restore soil productivity, seed quality, crop vigor, and improved livestock production.

“Postharvest losses in Nigeria is about 50 percent, this putting huge burden on the local farmers, but there was no budget  line in the Delta State 2025 budget for postharvest loss reduction support.

“Despite the importance of monitoring and evaluation in generating of data to improve programming, enable effective tracking of agricultural activities, improve productivity, enable effective project implementation and ensure agriculture driven economic growth, there is a decrease in budgetary allocations to monitoring and evaluation in the 2025 budget.

“The 2025 budgetary allocations for research on crop protection  and improvement; agricultural survey & development; and survey of agricultural farmlands & properties are obvious indicators that the government is taking agricultural survey serious.

Going forward, the group offered some recommendations including  that “Delta State Government should increase allocation to agriculture sector to comply with the Malabo Declaration which recommended the allocation of at least 10% of governments’ annual budget to agriculture, aiming to transform agriculture for shared prosperity and improved livelihoods.

Other panacea to addressing the challenges identified by the bodies include “Delta state government should prioritize timely and full release of funds for capital expenditure earmarked for agricultural development, particularly those targeting smallholder farmers and women. And ensure consistent funding for these critical interventions will strengthen support for small-scale farming, enhance food production, and contribute significantly to food and nutrition security across the state.

“Public investment in agriculture should be scaled up in the area of Extension Services provision considering the large number of farmers in the state and the importance of information which enhances agricultural production.

“The Ministry of Agriculture should increase budgetary allocations to MOWRSA and ensure timely  release of funds to improve food production and support smallholder women farmers in the state.

“Government should provide storage facilities such as silos, bags, and warehouses for women farmers in all the Local Governments and train women farmers on post-harvest loss reduction techniques.

“Government should provide appropriate labour-saving technologies and “women friendly” farm machinery to small holder women farmers as most of their farms are not accessible to tractors.

“Delta State Government should increase the allocation to climate change mitigation to ensure sustainable food production, and collaborate with relevant stakeholders to train the smallholder women farmers on climate resilience and agroecology, and encourage tree planting and other protective mechanism.

“Resources should be made available to ensure effective and timely dissemination of information on weather forecasts and other climatic conditions to farmers to enable them make informed decisions on farm activities.

“Ministry of Agriculture should initiate a consultative forum to ensure Civil Society Organizations (CSOs), Smallholder Women farmers and other key stakeholders are  actively involved in the budgetary process to make valuable inputs into the agriculture budget.

“Against the backdrop of worsening impact of climate change on agricultural productivity, priority should be given to irrigation farming to increase food production and improve the livelihoods of smallholder farmers, especially women and youths.

“Delta State MANR should eliminate encumbrances in accessing credit facilities by smallholder women farmers and strengthen policies to create an enabling environment for smallholder farmers especially women, youths and farmers living with disability to access credit at single digit interest rate.

“Agricultural line items domiciled in Job Creation Office should be spelt out for ease of monitoring and Tracking and the budget line item that promotes youth in agriculture should domicile in the Ministry of Agriculture.

“To achieve economic diversification using agriculture as the driver, the State Government should increase budgetary allocation to small holders women farmers to boost their agricultural activities as they produce over 70% of the food consumed in the state.

“There is need for creation of a budget line for coordination to enable the core ministry perform effectively, its oversight function of overseeing departments and agencies within the ministry.

‎On Renewed Hope, MORE Agenda Mandate we stand – Engr. Ashakah Orobosa

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By Michael Ilaya 

‎The Chairman, Maro-Kana Group, Engr. Orobosa Maro Ashakah has Urged his Political support group (Women Wing) to support the Renewed Hope of President, Bola Tinubu and the MORE Agenda of His Excellency, Rt. Hon. Rt Hon Sheriff Oborevwori , Governor of Delta State for the betterment of Isoko North Local Government and Delta State at large.
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The Director General; Engr. Ashaka Orobosa Maro made this passionate appeal over the weekend as he played host to the executives of the Ashakah’s Political support group at his country home in Ozoro, Delta State.

He said “our performing Governor, Rt. Hon. Sheriff Oborevwori has taken a laudable decision by defecting to the All Progressive Congress (APC) for the best interest of Deltans and in light of this, to further inspire our governor to do more, I enjoin you all, to channel the massive love you have for me in supporting our dear governor by reaching out to the grassroots, in order to sensitize and mobilize all women across the wards of the Local Government, that our home is now APC” he stated.
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‎He further appreciated the women for their unwavering loyalty and support for Governor Sheriff Oborevwori, Hon. Jonathan Ukodhiko member representating Isoko Federal Constituency, Hon. Barr. Bernard Odior member representing Isoko North State Assembly, Hon. Chief Kome Okpobor, Executive Director Finance and Administration DESOPADEC and Hon. (Elder) Prince Godwin Ogorugba’s Administration in the state and Local Government respectively, saying ” as we all know, No Woman, No Politics.

Appreciating the women, he said “I thank you all for always standing by me adding that our next empowerment programme not less than 100 women will be beneficiaries, most especially those in small scale business”, he stated.
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‎ While further commending the women, the grassroot political tactician and youth mobilizer in Isoko Nation, Engr. Ashakah Orobosa reaffirmed his total commitment in ensuring President Bola Tinubu and His Excellency, Rt. Hon Sheriff Oborevwori re-election come 2027 as he noted that these offices are not negotiable, adding that on the mandate of Governor Sheriff Oborevwori we stand gidigba”

‎Responding, Mrs. Afor Cordilia Agbasue, Coordinator, Ashakah Orobosa political forum (women Wing) appreciated him for his kind gesture, philanthropist nature and also giving women voice in politics, assuring him of their unflinching loyalty and support for Governor Sheriff Oborevwor, Hon. Chief Kome Okpobor, Hon. Godwin Ogorugba and APC leadership.

She further said “we are going home to sensitize our women that from now henceforth, we are now in Broom Party (APC), during elections, we are going to thumbprint for Broom and we are going to use our Broom to sweep away every stagnations and poverty from our lives”

Oborevwori Aide, Emakpor Officially Defects to APC

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By Kelvin Ohoror

A former House Assembly aspirant of the People Democratic Party (PDP), in Isoko South Constituency 1 and Executive Assistant to the Governor of Delta State on Community Development, Hon. Emakpor Odogu, a k.a I Have a Dream has defected to the All Progressive Congress and duly registered with the party in his ward.

In a statement on his Facebook official page, he said that, “the events in recent weeks marks a significant milestone in my journey as a public servant and pursuit of my dream. After careful consideration and reflection, I am thrilled to announce that I have decided to rejoin the All Progressives Congress (APC) alongside His Excellency, the Executive Governor of Delta State Rt Hon Sheriff F. O Oborevwori”.

According to Hon. Emakpor “this decision feels like a homecoming to me, as I was once a proud member of the APC from June 2018 to September 2021. During my previous stint in the party, I had the privilege of working with like-minded individuals who shared a common vision for our state’s progress and development and Isoko in particular. It’s an honor to reunite with my old folks, leaders and colleagues who have remained steadfast in their commitment to the APC’s ideology”, he stated

He asserted that, “as an Executive Assistant to the Governor on Community Development, I have witnessed firsthand his dedication to the welfare and prosperity of our state. Our decision to join the APC is driven by our shared values and vision for a better Delta State, where our citizens can live in peace, prosperity, and harmony. We believe that this mass movement to the APC is in the best interest of achieving MORE for Deltans”.

He express his gratitude to the People’s Democratic Party (PDP) for the opportunities they gave to him to serve the state, nothing that he have come to realize that the values and goals are better represented by the APC moving forward given the current ongoing in the PDP at the federal level.

He noted that the reunion with his former party where he once had a dogged stint feels like a natural progression, as he continue to pursue his shared ideals and vision for Delta State and Isoko in particular.

He however pledge to continue serving the state with dedication, integrity, and passion with more focus on his dream for the advancement of the Isoko course.

He opined that “I am confident that our decision will bring about positive change and development to Delta State and the long term goal of the Isoko Ethnic Nationality. I urge all Deltans to join us in this new journey, working together to build a brighter future for our state”.

INPLM CONGRATULATES HRM OGBOGBO, IBUKA 1, THE OVIE OF OZORO KINGDOM ON BIRTH ANNIVERSARY

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By Michael Ilaya

Isoko-Nation Progressive Like-Minds (INPLM), has congratulated His Royal Majesty, Barr. Anthony Efetobore Ogbogbo, Ibuka I, The Ovie of Ozoro Kingdom on his birth anniversary.

The congratulatory message issued and signed by the Founder and President and Secretary of INPLM, Comrades Ilaya Efemena Beckly and Ogbovoh Nathan Edafe respectively states the joyful extention of heartfelt birthday wishes and warmest regards to the Monarch.

According to the statement “Your Majesty, today we celebrate not just the passing of another year, but the grace, wisdom, and royal dignity that your reign has brought to the people of Ozoro Kingdom and Isoko Nation at large. You have been a beacon of hope, a pillar of unity, and a symbol of peace, development, and cultural pride.

“Your leadership transcends tradition, blending the strength of our ancestors with the vision required for a progressive future. You have consistently shown yourself to be a monarch with a heart for the people, a mind for transformation, and a spirit of true humility. Under your royal watch, Ozoro Kingdom has continued to rise as a center of peace, education, and social harmony”.

Eulogizing the revered Monarch, the statement reads “, INPLM recognizes and deeply appreciates your continued support for youth development, cultural advancement, and community empowerment. Your wise counsel and unwavering leadership have served as a guiding light to us all as an organization committed to unity, development, and progress within Isoko Nation”

The group therefore prayerfully notes that “On this glorious occasion of your birthday, we pray that the Almighty God blesses you with long life, good health, divine protection, and continued wisdom to steer the affairs of Ozoro Kingdom to greater heights. May your reign be filled with peace, prosperity, and countless victories.

“Your Majesty, may this new year of your life bring you the fulfillment of your royal dreams, the deep joy of seeing your people prosper, and the satisfaction of knowing that you are greatly loved, deeply respected, and genuinely admired by the Isoko people and beyond”.

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