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Ayakoromor Bridge: Build On Okowa’s Wins And Right His Wrongs – Bibaikefie To Gov. Oborevwori
By Anthony Beauty.
Ayakoromor Bridge: Build On Okowa’s Wins And Right His Wrongs – Bibaikefie To Gov. Oborevwori
Delta State, Nigeria – In a passionate plea for better governance and the completion of the long-awaited Ayakoromor Bridge project, Good Governance Advocate and prominent Burutu politician, Prince (Dr.) Peretengboro Klintin Bibaikefie, has called upon His Excellency, Rt. Hon. Sheriff Oborevwori, the Governor of Delta State, to reinforce the successes of his predecessor, Sen. (Dr.) Ifeanyi Okowa, not the failures.
The Ayakoromor Bridge, a vital infrastructure project that holds the missing links in connecting the Forcados Oil Export Terminal, one of the largest crude oil storage and export points in Nigeria, and many economically viable riverine communities to Warri City, has languished for for over ten years, causing inconveniences, hampering economic development, and endangering the lives of the riverine communities it was meant to serve.
Mr. Bibaikefie’s call comes in the wake of Governor Oborevwori’s recent 100 Days in Office commemoration, during which the said legacy Ayakoromor Bridge project was conspicuously omitted from the list of projects the Oborevwori’s government has tucked for accelerated completion.
Bibaikefie, a former House of Assembly contender and a seasoned politician with deep roots across Burutu Local Government Area, expressed his concerns over the continued delay in resumption of work on the Ayakoromor Bridge after so many backs and forth. He emphasized that this critical infrastructure project has suffered too many unwarranted setbacks since it was initiated by former Governor Emmanuel Uduaghan. Adding that Sen. Dr. Ifeanyi Okowa refused to lift a pin concerning the bridge after so many promises, revocation, upgrade and re-award, for eight years.
“While Governor Okowa achieved many notable successes during his tenure, the Ayakoromor Bridge remains amongst the many failures of his government and recorded as an unfinished chapter in his legacy,” said Bibaikefie.
“I therefore implore Governor Oborevwori to honor the vision and commitment of former Governor Emmanuel Uduaghan by prioritizing the completion of this all-important bridge project.”
The Ayakoromor Bridge, when completed, is expected to link so many communities, boost local commerce, and improve the overall quality of life for residents in the Delta Riverine Area. Furthermore, it holds the potential to stimulate economic growth and create employment opportunities, aligning with Governor Oborevwori’s vision for a MORE for Delta State.
In his plea, Bibaikefie highlighted that Delta State deserves continuity in the pursuit of essential developmental projects, emphasizing that completing the Ayakoromor Bridge would not only rectify a past shortcoming but also demonstrate Governor Oborevwori’s dedication to the welfare of his riverine constituents.
As the Governor of Delta State, Sheriff Oborevwori has the opportunity to leave a lasting legacy of progress by ensuring the completion of the Ayakoromor Bridge, a symbol of connectivity, development, and improved living standards for the people of the region. Bibaikefie’s call serves as a reminder that leadership should build on past achievements and correct past mistakes to propel the state forward.
The people of Delta State and residents of the Burutu eagerly await Governor Oborevwori’s quick response to this call for action, hoping that the completion of the Ayakoromor Bridge will mark a significant step towards a brighter future for Delta Riverine Dwellers and serve Oborevwori’s “MORE For All Deltans Agenda.”
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Great Loss As Family Announces The Painful Passing Iduwini-borne Billionaire Prince, Presley Gere Iyalahga
By: Miracle Palakia
Odimodi, Delta State – The Iyalahga and Diepregha families, Odimodi, Aghoro, and the entire Iduwini Kingdom in Delta and Bayelsa States, breaks silence on the painful loss of their son, Prince Presley Isele Gere Iyalahga, Billionaire businessman and Chief Executive Officer of Preslyn Group of Companies, who passed away on Wednesday, July 30, 2025, at the age of 48.
Prince Presley was an illustrious son of two distinguished families: His Royal Majesty Gere J. Iyalagha, (Igbedikuru-II), the late Ibenanawei of Iduwini Kingdom, Burutu Local Government Area of Delta State, and the late Regent of Iduwini Kingdom (Delta & Bayelsa States), High Chief Diepregha Akpotelemor of Gberigberi-Idumu Quarters, Aghoro-I Community, Ekeremor Local Government Area of Bayelsa State.
The former President of the Iduwini National Youth Council for Peace and Development was a respected businessman and community leader, who’s untimely demise has thrown his family, friends, associates, community, and Kingdom into deep shock and sorrow. He’s survived by his beloved wife, Princess Preye Presley Iyalagha, and six children.
The families made known the development to newsmen on Saturday, August 16th, in a statement jointly signed by Mr. Oroupade Oweibe and George Diepregha for the families and his son, Prince Peremobowei Presley Iyalagha, for the children.
According to the statement, funeral rites will take place on Friday, August 29th, 2025. At 10 a.m., the body will depart Warri via Millar Jetty to his compound in Odimodi for a brief Funeral Service, lying in state, interment.
IduwiniVoice can report that Prince Presley Iyalagha’s passing marks not only the loss of a vibrant Royal entrepreneur but that of a leader in Iduwini Kingdom and Ijaw nation. His memory remains deeply cherished by the lives he touched and all who knew him.
By: Divine Perezide
Congratulatory messages continue to pour in as Warri-borne business tycoon, and Delta Ijaw APC leader, Madam Beauty Warezuwowei makes the list of members recently appointed by President Bola Ahmed Tinubu into the reconstituted Governing Council and Board of Trustees of Hydrocarbon Pollution Remediation Project (HYREP). Reinforcing the federal government’s commitment to tackling environmental degradation in oil-producing regions, the newly appointed board members include representatives from the Niger Delta, Ogoni Communities, NGOs, and oil-producing states, with the Minister of Environment serving as Chairman of the council.
Read the statement announcing the appointment below:
“STATEHOUSE PRESS RELEASE
“PRESIDENT TINUBU ANNOUNCES MEMBERS OF THE GOVERNING COUNCIL AND BOARD OF TRUSTEES FOR HYREP
“President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has approved the reconstitution of the Governing Council and Board of Trustees of the Hydrocarbon Pollution Remediation Project (HYREP), with the Minister of Environment serving as Chairman of the Council.
“The other members are Loanyie Barituka Victor, who represents the Non-governmental Organisations focused on the environment, Bright Onyebuchi Jacob, and Henry Obiabure, who represent the Niger Delta communities.
“Professor Barinedum Michael Nwibere and Barrister Baride Abdul Gwezia are the representatives of the Ogoni Community on the new Council.
“The nine oil-producing states have two representatives on the Council: Gideon Onyebuwa Melfor and Dr Ibikunle Omotehinse.
“There are four alternative members of the Council, representing Ogoniland and the Niger Delta: Rev. Canon Dr Abraham Olungwe, who was reappointed and Engr. Maeba Power Ekpobari are the alternate members of the Council representing Ogoniland. Joseph Akedesuo and Beauty Warejuowei represent the Niger Delta.
“President Tinubu also reconstituted the HYREP Board of Trustees, with Emmanuel Nwiika Deeyah reappointed chairman.
“Fred Mbombo Igwe and Dr. Fred Barivule Kpakol will represent Ogoni communities and stakeholders on the board. Mrs Dorcas Amos represents the other Niger Delta communities, while Chief Jide Damazio, who was reappointed, represents the NGOs dealing with environmental issues.
“Bayo Onanuga
Special Adviser to the President
(Information & Strategy)
“August 11, 2025”
The appointment of Warejuwowei into the board of the HYREP, an office marking the renewed poise at restoring the badly polluted environments in the Niger Delta and advancin Ogoniland’s remediation efforts, has been applauded by people from across the region, adding that she will surely deliver meaningful contributions towards the successes of the agency and the federal government.
By: Favour Bibaikefie
Commendations pour in from across Africa as renowned Delta State-born peace and development advocate, Comrade (Chief) Mulade Sheriff, has succefully defended his researh for Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) in International Relations at the Delta State University (DELSU), Abraka.
A United Nations Peace Ambassador, environmentalist, human rights activist, sports enthusiast, entrepreneur, educational promoter, and social leader, Dr. Mulade is the National Coordinator of the foremost civil rights organisation, Centre for Peace and Environmental Justice (CEPEJ), also known as the Africa 4 Peace Centre.
This remarkable academic feat once again demonstrates his unwavering zeal for intellectual excellence, further cementing his reputation as a visionary leader committed to peace, justice, and development, through the instrumentality of the pursuit and acquisition of knowledge.
As he takes this leap from local, state, and national engagements to a more pronounced presence on the international stage, Nigerians can look forward to the far-reaching impact of his knowledge, which promises to translate into global opportunities for the nation and beyond.