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Okowa SSA on Environment, Franklin Magada Tasks FG to Expand Environmental Remediation to the Entire Niger Delta.
A leading Niger Delta Environmentalist and Senior Assistant to the Delta State Governor on Environmental Protection (DELSEPA), Franklin D. Magada, made the case for the Niger Delta, by tasking the Federal Ministry of Environment, NNPC, and Hybro Project to expand the ongoing environmental cleaning up at Ogoni to the rest of the Niger Delta, The whole Niger Delta region needs restoration and remediation.
The Senior Special Assistant to the Governor Delta State on Environmental Protection Agency, made this statement after a three-day vigorous on-the-spot/site visit tour/assessment with his team of Eco Monitors to the creeks of the Niger Delta, Delta, River, and Bayelsa State of former illegal crude oil refining sites and camps.
What I observed, as Franklin D. Magada spoke throughout the tour, was that, the river bodies (water bodies) are still contaminated with hydrocarbon concentrate, more so through eyesight on the less current river lines of the creeks. Where the people drink their most needed essential nutrient water from, that alone speaks volumes of how expeditious this restoration and remediation is required.
The Ojobo born environmentalists, from Burutu LGA, Delta State, Com. Franklin D. Magada, emphasize the gains and success recorded by the federal government intervention contract to combat oil theft and climb down illegal crude oil refining activities in the Niger Delta.
That the intervention yielded so many success stories, especially on the angle of reducing the self inflicted environmental degradation by our people over the economic gains of the survival of a few by undermining the health implications of the larger community.
The environmental experts, further detail that the Niger Delta environment needs restoration and remediation, especially after the success recorded by the clapping down of the illegal crude oil refining activities, and if that massive intervention contract to clap down illegal crude oil refining activities was meant to stop the further degradation of the Niger Delta environment and not because of federal government revenue threats.
The federal government should name the Niger Delta environment, Environmental Emergency Zone” and implement the UN decade-long environmental restoration program in the Niger Delta, as what is good for the goose is also good for the gender, our environment should be given special attention the same way the crude oil revenue derivations is important to the federation.
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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