The Chairman, Senate Committee on Local Content, Senator Joel-Onowakpo Thomas, has said that growing local capacity of the Nigerian workforce remains the sure way of curbing unemployment in the country, as he commends the military for relying on direct labour and local contractors in the execution of it’s projects. Senator Joel-Onowakpo made the observation and commendation in his address during his familiarisation visit to the Brigade Commander, 63 Brigade, Brigadier General Folu Shonibare in the capital city of Asaba, Delta State. Senator Joel-Onowakpo who represents Delta South Senatorial District, said the visit was not for an oversight function but to…
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Godwin-Maria Utuedoye is a trained professional journalist. A graduate of Mass Communication from the Delta State University, Abraka, Nigeria. He is a registered practising Journalist with the Nigeria Union of Journalists with over 20 years experience in news reporting. He is interested in Investigative and development Journalism. He lives in Nigeria and focuses more in the Niger-Delta region where oil and gas exploration by government and multinational iol companies has plunged into poverty and environmental degradation for years. He is also a PR Consultant, content creator, broadcast, print Journalist and Publisher. His vast experiences in journalism span over decades of reporting the activities of the untouched areas. He is married with children.
…Calls for Sustainability By Godwin-Maria Utuedoye Senator representing Delta South, Senator Joel-Onowakpo Thomas, has commended the President Of the Federal Republic of Nigeria, President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, for his strategic interventions in the fight against insurgency and insecurity nationwide. Senator Joel-Onowakpo gave the commendation during his familiarisation visit to the Brigade Commander 63 Brigade, Brigadier General Folu Shonibare in the capital city of Asaba, Delta State. He acknowledged the significant progress made in the fight against insecurity in the last two years of President Tinubu’s administration, and called for sustained efforts by government, security agencies, communities and other stakeholders. “I…
…As Delta Host Communities Demand Funds By Godwin-Maria Utuedoye Comrade Mulade Sheriff, an environmental rights activist and development advocate, has called on the Economic and Financial Crime Commission EFCC, to avail Deltans and the general public the current position of the mismanaged, misappropriated and misapplied 13% Oil Derivation funds meant for the development of host communities in the state. Mulade, a former chairman, of the oil-rich Kokodiagbene Community in Gbaramatu Kingdom, Warri South-West Local Government Area of Delta State, appealed to the Chairman of EFCC, Mr Olanipekun Olukoyede, to address this critical issue devoid of compromise and political interference. “We…
An Executive Assistant to the Delta State Governor Sheriff Oborevwori, Ambassador Richard Ovwreghenderohwo Aduvie, who is also the CEO of Aduvie Motors, Ughelli has officially tendered his resignation letter from his position as EA to the governor.. According to a publication made in Aljazira, an Online newspaper in Delta state, the decision to resign was conveyed a letter addressed to the Governor and other relevant authorities within the state administration. Ambassador Aduvie in his resignation letter, expressed his heartfelt appreciation to Governor Sheriff Oborevwori for the opportunity to serve in the administration. He acknowledged the invaluable experience gained during his…
Leadership of the Ughelli North, Ughelli South and Udu Federal Constituency also known as Youth Force For Sheriff Oborevwori, (U3 Youths) has congratulated the CEO and Managing Director of Obakpor Engineering Limited and a political figure in Delta state politics, Olorogun John Oguma, The Udu of Olomu Kingdom on his conferment of distinguish fellow award by the Delta State Polytechnic, Oghara, Delta State. In a statement signed by Comrade Lucky Ofomukoro, Chairman, Comrade Ochuko Omorere, JP, Secretary and Comrade Julius Atiku, JP, PRO, the group commended Olorogun John Oguma, for his enormous contributions to the development of the state and…
…Says Under Performance Has No Place In His Administration As He Commission Projects Delta State Governor, Rt. Hon. Sheriff Oborevwori, has issued a firm warning to members of the State Executive Council, emphasizing that performance, rather than tale bearing will determine their continued stay in office. Speaking on Monday during the inauguration of eight newly built duplexes at the Commissioners’ Quarters in Asaba, the governor praised his commissioners for their loyalty and hard work, but stressed that under-performance would not be tolerated. “I want to, once again, commend our commissioners for being loyal, dedicated, and hardworking. “You know there are…
In a recent address on the state of education in Delta State,Governor Sheriff Oborevwori highlighted several achievements and initiatives aimed at improving the sector. While the governor’s commitment to functional education is commendable, a glaring omission in his speech has left a section of teachers feeling disappointed and overlooked. The primary school university graduate teachers, who have been stagnated for years, were conspicuously absent from the governor’s enumeration of achievements and plans. This is despite the fact that the Commissioner for Primary Education, Dr. Kingsley Ashibuogwu, had previously acknowledged the disparity and announced the establishment of a committee to address…
THE University of Benin Teaching Hospital (UBTH) has reaffirmed its dedication to optimizing Pediatric Emergency Care, emphasizing the crucial role of prompt and effective intervention in managing acute Pediatric health crises. A Pediatric Intensivist and Head of the hospital’s Pediatric Emergency Department, and Deputy Chairman of the Medical Advisory Committee (Training & Monitoring UBTH), Dr. Eki-Udoko Fidelis Ewenitie, provided an overview of the current landscape of Pediatric emergencies within Nigeria, highlighting systemic challenges and hospital-driven Initiatives aimed at improving clinical outcomes. He stated that Pediatric emergencies encompass a spectrum of life threatening conditions affecting children, including Infectious diseases such as…
Speaker of the Delta State House of Assembly, Rt Hon Emomotimi Dennis Guwor, has felicitated with Her Excellency, Dame Edith Okowa, on her 64th birthday anniversary. Rt Hon Guwor who described Dame Okowa as a mother-figure, elegant and gracious, acknowledged the enviable impact the wife of the immediate past Governor of Delta State, Senator Ifeanyi Okowa, has made in the lives of many people. Saying that her pet project “O5 Initiative”, was a master piece, Mr Speaker in a statement made available to newsmen by his Chief Press Secretary, CPS, Nkem Nwaeke, noted that the philanthropic endeavors and support that…
By Godwin-Maria Utuedoye As the 2027 general elections approaches, the political landscape in Delta Central is no doubt taking a new dimension as politicians jostle for political offices especially the Senatorial ticket while those occupying the seat presently also rally round for support for another term. But in all these, there is a name that resonate and dominates the lips of constituents. That name is Olorogun Hon. Barr. Fred Okiemute Majemite. A seasoned politician, an accomplished lawyer, philanthropist, and visionary leader, Majemite has positioned himself not only as a key player in the Delta Central Senatorial race but as the…