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Delta Guba: Bibaikefie Congratulates Rt. Hon. Sheriff Oborevwori of PDP Over His Victory At The Delta Guba Polls, Task Him On Riverine Development.
By Anthony Beauty.
A former Burutu North DTHA aspirant, Prince (Dr.) Peretengboro Klintin Bibaikefie has congratulated Rt. Hon. Sheriff Oborevwori, the PDP governorship candidate for the just concluded 2023 Elections, on his Victory at the polls.
This was contained in a statement he personally signed, a copy of which was made available to Newsmen last Monday in Warri.
“Congratulations to you, Rt. Hon. Sheriff Orhowedo Francis Oborevwori, on your well-deserved victory as Governor-elect of Delta State.
“A lot seemed to have stood against you, yet a lot more stood for you.
“You may not be the perfect man for Governorship but your struggles, your antecedence and your pan-delta disposition all gave you an edge. Many asked ‘but he served in the so much vilified Okowa government?’, many more answered his house of assembly approved both those projects the state government was able to accomplish and some that we fault the same of not being able to complete.
“The court cases you won, the political scandals you overcame, the assassination attempt you overcame, and of course your victory at the polls.
“Your Excellency ‘in waiting’, please do not forget the most underdeveloped riverine areas of Delta State.
“Ayakoromor Bridge awaits your touch of success.
“Ayakoromor-Ogulagha Road awaits your touch of success.
“Omadino-Okerenkoko-Kokodiagbene Road awaits your touch of success.
“Ogbogbagbene-Bulou-Ndoro Road awaits your touch of success.
“Camp-5-Ogidigben-Youkri Road awaits your touch of success.
“Ogbe-Ijoh-Ode-Itsekiri Road awaits your touch of success.
“Deltans expect the construction of a full scale Oil Refinery, a state-owned Burutu Sea Port, the Upgrade of State School of Marine Technology into Delta State Maritime University, Burutu.
“Your tenure as Osubi Community Chairman saw the construction of the Osubi Airport.
“You served as SSA to the government that built the Asaba Airport, Delta Mall, Warri and Asaba.
“You served as Speaker of the house in the government that renovated the Osubi Airport and Expanded the Asaba Airport.
“May your tenure as Governor see to a massive inter-LGA roads that will urbanize the riverine Deltan areas that contribute massively to the political and economic fortunes of our dear Delta State and of course Nigeria.
“Congratulations once again and I wish you a peaceful and properous outing within the next four years.” the statement concluded.
IduwiniVoice recall that Bibaikefie participated amongst others and lost to Hon. Peter Asupa Forteta in the PDP Primaries of October 2018 in the buildups to the 2019 General Election.
Until throwing his hat in the ring, Sheriff Oborevwori is the incumbent Speaker of the Delta State House of Assembly, the longest serving in the entire history of Delta State.
In a two horse Governorship race on March 18, Sheriff of the PDP cleared the majority of local government areas with a total of 360,234 votes to beat his closest rival, Sen. Ovie Omo-Agege of the APC who polled 240,229 to emerge winner with a clear margin of over 120,005 votes.
Rt. Hon. Sheriff Orhowedo Francis Oborevwori had since been declared winner by the independent nation electoral commission, Delta State.
HIGH CHIEF SUNNY GBEGHA JP CELEBRATES DAUGHTER’S ACADEMIC MILESTONES
By: Daire Perez
Okija, Anambra State – Father and community leader, High Chief Sunny Gbegha JP, the Egbakarewei of Iduwini Kingdom, Delta State, has expressed immense joy and gratitude to God as his daughter, Miss Gbegha Tamarauikiye Favour, successfully completed notable academic milestones at Madonna University, Okija.
Miss Favour graduated with a Bachelor of Science (B.Sc.) Degree in Banking and Finance, earning an impressive Second-Class Upper (2.1) classification. Going a step further in her academic pursuit, she has also obtained a Master of Science (M.Sc.) Degree in Banking and Finance from the same institution.
This has received warm reactions from family and friends with many congratulating the young lad. I a message filled with joy, High Chief Gbegha described his daughter’s achievements as a testament to hard work, discipline, and divine grace. He noted that her academic excellence brings honour not only to their family but also to the wider community.
Community members, friends, and well-wishers have continued to congratulate Miss Favour for her outstanding accomplishments, celebrating her as an inspiration to young scholars across the region.
IduwiniVoice joins in this congratulations to our shining young lady.
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By: Divine Perezide
Former leader of Burutu Legislative House, Rt. Hon. Joseph Alubeze, has expressed heartfelt birthday felicitations to the his former boss and leader, Rt. Hon. Julius Gbabozor Pondi, Member Representing Burutu Federal Constituency and the Chairman, House Committee on the South-South Development Commission.
In his congratulatory message, Alubeze described Pondi as an astute leader whose antecedent smarcks of nothing but people-oriented service and dedication that continue to inspire many within and beyond the Constituency.
“Happy Blessed Birthday to you, my Dear Leader, Rt. Hon. Julius Pondi – Member Representing Burutu Federal Constituency and Chairman, South-South Development Commission,” he started.
He prayed for renewed wisdom, strength, and greater achievement for the federal lawmaker as he marks a new year. “May this new year of yours be filled with wisdom, strength, and greater accomplishments as you continue to serve with dedication and grace,” he added.
Hon. Alubeze, a former leader of Burutu House wished his principal Pondi, whose was his predecessor, many more fruitful years in good health, acknowledging his commitment to the advancement of the South-South region and the nation at large, closing his message with a heartfelt best wishes to the celebrant on his special day.
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Good News: Presidential Amnesty Office Commences Second Phase of Laptop Distribution to Scholarship Delegates
By: Divine Perezide
Abuja – The Otuaro-led Presidential Amnesty Office, popularly known as PAP, has commenced the second phase of laptop distribution to its scholarship beneficiaries across Nigerian Universities for the 2024/2025 academic year.
According to a statement signed by Mr. Igoniko Oduma, Special Assistant on Media to the Administrator of the Presidential Amnesty Programme, the initiative is part of efforts to enhance learning and research amongst students under the programme.
The exercise, which began following the directive of the Administrator, Chief (Dr.) Dennis Otuaro, makes a continuation of the first phase carried out between April and May 2025, during which over 663 final-year scholarship beneficiaries received laptops.
Dr Otuaro explained that the decision to promoting academic excellence and research productivity. He noted that the gesture also fulfills a promise he made to students during his tour of partner Universities in 2024.
“The laptops are intended to aid the beneficiaries in their studies and research activities” Otuaro state, urging the students to use the devices responsibility and to justify the Federal Governmtent’s modest investment in their education.
He also advised the beneficiaries to remain focus on their academic pursuit and avoid behaviours that could undermine their future prospects.
Reaffirming his administration’s objectives, Dr. Otuaro said the PAP will continue to achieve academic succes, contributing to the socio-economic advancement of the Niger Delta region.
He expressed appreciation to President Bola Ahmed Tinubu for his consistent support for the programme, describing it as a demonstration of commitment to bridging the human capital development gaping the region.
Dr. Otuaro further urged the youths and people of the region to reciprocate the President’s gesture by supporting his administration’s policies and programmes.
He reaffirmed the PAP’s dedication to consolidating on its achievements in alignment with the Renewed Hope Agenda of the Tinubu administration.
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