Gov Oborevwori set to clear pensions payments backlog - EAC Latimore ...Say Gbegbaje 'll rebrand pensions bureau under MORE Agenda By EgbemaVoice, With the appointment and inauguration of the Chairman, Delta State Bureau of Pensions, and super technocrat, Sir Edwin Ogigi-Gbegbaje, on Tuesday, all is now set for governor Sheriff Oborevwori, to end bureaucratic bottlenecks, and resolve all issues negating payment of pensions in the state. Executive Assistant on Communications to the Governor and Head of Delta State Orientation Bureau, Dr Latimore Oghenesivbe, gave the assurance in Asaba on Tuesday, while speaking to newsmen at the inauguration ceremony of three Special Advisers, Chairman of Pensions Bureau, some board chairmen and members at the Unity Hall, Government House. He said the issue of backlog of pensions of retired and retiring civil servants will soon be a thing of the past, saying that the unavoidable delays in payments had in time past generated controversi

By EgbemaVoice, Delta State Governor, Rt Hon Sheriff Oborevwori, has said that the High Court building complex, Asaba, would be ready for inauguration in May as part of the projects to mark his administration's first year in office.  Governor Oborevwori, who disclosed this to journalists during inspection of the project on Tuesday, said he was impressed with the exterior finishing of the building but frowned at the poor interior finishing and told the contractor to ensure proper finishing of the project in readiness for inauguration in May.  The five-storey high court building has conference halls, chambers, a library, zoom room, computer laboratory, public and private elevators, holding cell for suspects, registry, canteen, car park and male and female convenience apartments.  Governor Oborevwori said: "The exterior is good and we are satisfied with it. It' s just little maintenance. But the interior is where we have challenges. They have over delayed the comm

The Governor of Delta State, Rt. Hon. Elder Sheriff F.O Oborevwori, has approved the reconstitution of the Governing Councils of the following State institutions: Delta State University Abraka Gen.Alexander Odeareduo Ogomudia (Rtd) - Chairman  Barr. Doris Ejinyere - Member Rt Hon.Martins Okonta - Member Hon Ben Igbakpa - Member Sir Andrew Odum SAN - Member  Members with tenure still running: Chief Peter Yerinde Biakpara Prof. Usiwoma Evowoma-Enuku Chief Surv. Terry Noah  Delta State Polytechnic Otefe-Oghara  Chief Oghene-aga Andrew Orugbo - Chairman Mr Friday Omoko - Member Mr Ighoyota Lucky - Member  Chief A.C Okocha - Member Barr.Mrs Felicia Adowei-Ajagu - Member Delta State Polytechnic Burutu  Chief. J.T Government - Chairman   Chief.Ighovojah David - Member   Dr. Solomon Emeke - Member Mrs Celestina Ewesuode - Member  Prof Andrew Ekakite - Member College of Physical Education Mosogar Hon.Sunny A. Emeyese - Chairman Victor Omagbe

By EgbemaVoice, Delta State Governor, Rt. Hon. Sheriff Oborevwori, Tuesday, said his administration remained stoically committed to the timely payment of pension benefits to retiring and retired personnel of the state's workforce.  Governor Oborevwori, who stated this at the swearing-in and inauguration of three new Special Advisers, Chairmen and members of boards in Asaba, urged the State Bureau for Pensions to be proactive in the discharge of its functions, and to promptly advise the government appropriately.  Those sworn-in as Special Advisers are Mr. Austin Ayemidejor, Mr. Sunny Jero and Mr. Emmanuel Osazuwa. Also sworn-in are the Chairman, Delta State Bureau for Pensions; Sir Edwin Ogidi-Gbegbaje, and Mr. Jude Oghenevwaire Emurotu, as a member of the Delta State Independent Electoral Commission, DSIEC.  Those inaugurated were; Mr. Ifeanyi Egwunyenga as Chief Job and Wealth Creation Officer, Hon. Victor Okoh, Chairman of the Board of Rural Water Supply and Sanitatio

Publish By EgbemaVoice, YENAGOA:____ Anthony Oki, the former Assistant Secretary General of the Ijaw Youths Council (IYC) World Wide, extends heartfelt congratulations to Hon. Maxwell Embeleyi Ebibai on his reappointment as Commissioner for Finance by the Governor of Bayelsa State, His Excellency Senator Douye Diri. Hon. Ebibai now joins the ranks of a select few commissioners who have achieved such a feat. Hon. Maxwell Ebibai s reappointment is well-deserved, as it is a round peg in a round hole. Your journey to this pinnacle of financial leadership has been remarkable, spanning roles at Linkage Assurance Plc, Standard Trust Bank Ltd, Keystone Bank Ltd, Asset Management Corp. of Nigeria, and your previous tenure as Commissioner for Finance under former Governor His Excellency Senator Seriake Dickson. With this reappointment, we are confident in your ability and capacity to elevate Bayelsa State s economy and positively impact the lives of Bayelsans.

READS FULL PRESS BRIEFING 28-04-2024. NIGER DELTA PROGRESSIVE YOUTH LEADERSHIP FOUNDATION (ND-PYLF) APPRECIATION MESSAGE TO HIS EXCELLENCY PRESIDENT AHMED BOLA TINUBU GCFR AND THE NATIONAL SECURITY ADVISER DR. NUHU RIBADU FOR THE APPOINTMENT OF HIGH CHIEF DENNIS BRUTU OTUARO Ph.D. AS THE ADMINISTRATOR, PRESIDENTIAL AMNESTY PROGRAMME (A-PAP) Good day, ladies, and gentlemen, Gentlemen and women of the press, Nigeria Civil Society Organization, Others critical stakeholders here present, The leaders of Niger Delta various Ethnic Nationalities that are present here. Please permit to stand on the existing protocol. The Niger Delta Progressive Youth Leadership Foundation (ND-PYLF) invites every one of you today 28th of April 2024, here in the Federal Capital Territory FCT Abuja to join hands to appreciates His Excellency Ahmed Bola Tinubu GCFR for appointing the credible sons and daughters of the Niger delta region into various offices in his administration of Renewed 

Buguma-Ijaw born Godfrey Kio Jaja Amachree is recorded in Nigerian history as the...  -First indigenous Solicitor General of Nigeria . - First permanent secretary of the Federal Ministry of Justice  -First Nigerian to serve as Under-Secretary General of the United Nations. -First Nigerian to serve as indigenous chairman of the Nigeria Football Association (now NFF).  -He was among the first set of Nigerian lawyers to be admitted to the Inner Bar in Britain in 1960 as a Queen’s Counsel (the Queen's counsel in Britain is the equivalent of senior Advocate of Nigeria) - Served as the lead counsel in the defence team of Ijaw revolutionary freedom fighter Adaka Boro during his trial in the late 1960s, defending him up to the Supreme Court.  Ijaw Nation is blessed! Intellectually, culturally and Natural resources.

COUNCIL POLLS: No imposition of candidates - Oborevwori  ... gets Delta Central PDP confidence vote  By EgbemaVoice, Delta State Governor, Rt Hon Sheriff Oborevwori, Sunday, ruled out imposition of candidates in the forthcoming local government council elections in the state.  Governor Oborevwori who disclosed this at the PDP Delta Central Stakeholders meeting held at his Osubi country home, said Delta State Independent Electoral Commission, DSIEC, would soon come out with a timetable for the conduct of the election. He said: "Delta State is one of the most solid states in Nigeria. Very very soon we will have our local government elections. Like what the State Chairman of our party said, it is DSIEC that is in charge. They will come out with timetable after their meeting with the parties.  "Only popular candidates that the people love and generally accepted by all stakeholders, will emerge as candidates of the party.  "We will not accept any candi

By EgbemaVoice, Delta State Governor, Rt Hon Sheriff Oborevwori, has congratulated Senator representing Delta South Senatorial District, Senator Joel-Onowakpo Thomas as he clocks 57 years on April 27.  In a statement by his Chief Press Secretary, Sir Festus Ahon, Governor Oborevwori lauded the Accountant -turned- politician for his outstanding contributions to the growth and development of Delta State.  He said that Joel-Onowakpo, a former Chairman of Isoko South Local Government and former Chairman of the Delta State Board of Internal Revenue, made invaluable contributions to the growth and development of Delta State. The Governor said: "On behalf of my family, the government and people of Delta State, I congratulate you, my dear brother and Senator Representing Delta South Senatorial District, Senator Joel-Onowakpo Thomas, FCA, on the occasion of your 57th birth anniversary.  "In addition to your priceless and lasting contributions to the advancement of the coun

#dsobpress  Delta State Independent Electoral Commission, (DSIEC) has invited chairmen and secretaries of registered political parties, heads of security agencies, as well as critical stakeholders in the state to an important stakeholders meeting. A statement by DSIEC Chairman, Sir (Dr) Jerry Agbaike, said members of the press in the state should also endeavour to attend the meeting slated for Tuesday 30th April, beginning from 11am. He further disclosed that the meeting will hold at Dietake Hall, Association of Senior Civil Servants Secretariat, along Mariam Babangida Way, Opposite SUBEB Office, off Okpanam road, Asaba, Delta State capital. "It is hereby announced for the information of the general public that the delta state independent electoral commission(DSIEC) shall meet with the chairmen and Secretaries of registered political parties in delta state and other critical stakeholders including the heads of law enforcement agencies in the State as well as the P

Delta Gov't addressing security breaches, including Ika Nation - Eacgov ...Says peace 'll be restored to affected communities  By EgbemaVoice, There is no gainsaying the fact that Nigeria has been experiencing security challenges for over a decade, occasioned by criminal activities of terrorists, bandits and some herdsmen, however, Delta State stands out as one of the most secured and safe states in the country. Executive Assistant on Communications and Head of the State Orientation Bureau, Dr Latimore Oghenesivbe, made the assertion in a statement on Sunday, to reaffirm his earlier position in an interview with Ika based Sleek FM Radio, wherein he denied allegations of acute insecurity across the state. He said one of the community newspapers in Ika nation, obviously twisted his response on security breaches, adding that his candid response to a question put to him was that there are no serious insecurity problems in Delta that would prevent citizens from going ab

By EgbemaVoice, The bereaved husband, Amb. Jude Ebitimi Ukori (JP) has expressed gratitude to the Deltans, Ijaw nation, Gbaramatu and Egbema kingdoms for sympathising with him and his family over the sad death of his beloved wife, late Pastor Mrs Jane Ukori nee Orubebe. He further appreciated those who supported the family in kind and words of encouragement before and during the funeral of his late wife. This is according to a statement he personally signed and issued to newsmen in Warri, Delta State on Sunday. The statement reads, "It is difficult to find the words to express our gratitude for the many kindnesses you have shown us during this sad time. I am touched by the support and care extended by everyone during the time of my dearly beloved wife's funeral.  "Your presence, the prayers, phone calls, messages, comforting words and visits meant a great deal to us. Your acts of kindness have helped my family through this challenging time and profoundly demon

By EgbemaVoice, The wife of Amb Jude Ebitimi Ukori, Mrs. Jemima Kenawerekumor, Nee Orubebe has been laid to rest in Ogbobagbene community, Burutu Local government area of Delta State. EgbemaVoice News report that, Ogbobagbene which is the country home of the Former Minister of Niger Delta Affairs, Elder Godsday Orubebe, witnessed an inflow of bereaved sympathizers, friends, and family members durring the burial ceremony after she passed away on the 2nd of April 2024 after a brief illness. The body of the departed clergy arrived at her father's compound in a motorcade and was thereafter taken to Glory Sanctuary Hall for a Christian funeral service. Before the procession to her compound where she was interred, highly reputed religious leaders including Arch Bishop Ogbuji Igwe, Bishop David Adomi, Rev. Mrs Ngozi Ogbuji, Rev. Irivbodje Timothy, and pastor Amos Igwe, and a host of others, poured out their heartfelt tributes alongside the children and family members. Mrs. Uko

The Governor of Delta State, His Excellency, Rt.Hon. Elder F.O Oborevwori has approved the appointment of the following persons as Special Advisers: Mr. Austin Ayemidejor Mr. Sunny Jero Mr. Emmanuel Osazuwa Similarly, His Excellency has also approved the appointment of Sir Eddy Ogidi Gbegbaje as Chairman Delta State Bureau for Pensions, Mr. Ifeanyi Egwunyenga as Chief Job and Wealth Creation Officer and Mr. Jude Oghenewaire Emurotu as member of the Delta State Independent Electoral Commission. According to a statement signed by the Secretary to the State Government (SSG) Dr. Kingley Emu, the Special Advisers will be sworn-in on Tuesday 30th April, 2024 by 10.am The statement further added that the Chairman of the Delta State Bureau for Pensions, the Chief Job Creation Officer, the Delta State Independent Electoral Commissioner and Board members for the Rural Water Supply and Sanitation Agency, the Agency for Adult and Non Formal Education and the Delta State Arts Council wi

By EgbemaVoice, Following a call by an alleged coalition of Niger Delta Civil Society groups for President Bola Ahmed Tinubu and the National Security Adviser to appoint a replacement of the current amnesty administrator, Dr Dennis Burutu Otuaro, the Ijaw People's Development Initiative, IPDI has urged the president Bola Ahmed Tinubu to ignore such inimical, mischievous and divisive calls by sponsored groups who were hell bent to distract the new amnesty coordinator of his smart policies and programmes. This was contained in a statement signed by its National president Comrade Ozobo Austin with a copy of it sent to newsmen in Warri,  Delta State on Saturday. The IPDI's president said there's no existing coalition of such nature, adding that no responsible coalition would call for replacement of the new amnesty administrator barely a month of appointment. The IPDI maintained that it was enemies of Niger Delta that were behind the call, stressing that they should