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River of Tears as Family Laid Mrs. Gbenekama to Rest in Azama Community, Gbaramatu Kingdom
River of Tears as Family Laid Mrs. Gbenekama to Rest in Azama Community, Gbaramatu Kingdom
By Divine Perezide
Azama Community in Gbaramatu Kingdom witnessed a significant turnout as the remains of Amb. Mrs. Blessing Oghale Gbenekama were laid to rest on June 14. The wife of Chief God’spower Gbenekama, the Fiyewei of Gbaramatu Kingdom, passed away at the age of 40 after a brief illness.
Mourners, including notable personalities like Chief Kestin Pondi, Chief Ekomieyefa, and Dr. Alfred Mulade, gathered to pay their respects. The funeral service, led by Rev. Canon Zion Ukeje of the Anglican Church, emphasized the importance of repentance and a life dedicated to Christ.
Blessing was remembered as a beacon of hope among women. Her body was moved from Warri morgue to Azama for a lying-in-state ceremony, followed by a sermon and interment. The community deeply mourned her loss, with many shedding tears during the farewell.
NDDC and Ijaw Youth Council Forge Unity to Drive Development in Niger Delta.
By Favour Bibaikefie.
The recent interaction between the Niger Delta Development Commission (NDDC) and the Ijaw Youth Council (IYC) underscores the importance of collaboration and unity in driving development in the Niger Delta region.
Sir Victor Antai, representing NDDC’s Managing Director, Dr. Samuel Ogbuku, commended the IYC for its unwavering support and acknowledged the contributions of various ethnic groups toward regional progress. He highlighted the restoration of the East-West Road as a key achievement, attributing the success to Dr. Ogbuku’s proactive leadership. Antai emphasized the need for collective efforts from all stakeholders to sustain development in the region.
Freedom Atigbi, Vice President of the IYC, reaffirmed the council’s dedication to peace and development while dissociating the organization from any protest threats against the NDDC. The meeting showcased a united front between the Commission and regional leaders, signaling a strong commitment to the Niger Delta’s growth and stability.
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Amatu-II Community in Bayelsa Calls for Urgent Intervention as Erosion Threatens Livelihood
By Divine Perezide
Amatu-II, a coastal community in Ekeremor Local Government Area of Bayelsa State, has called for government intervention as severe ocean surges have triggered life-threatening erosion, threatening to wipe out the community entirely.
Dcn. David Ebomowei Peter, the Chairman of Amatu-II, has issued an appeal to President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, Bayelsa State Governor Douye Diri, the Niger Delta Development Commission (NDDC), and prominent Ijaw leaders, asking for immediate aid and shoreline protection project to address the worsening crisis.
Located along the Atlantic coastline at the mouth of the Dodo River, Amatu-II is an oil-producing community with zero federal and state government presence. The community relies heavily on the Shell Petroleum Development Company for basic amenities, provided through the now-defunct GMOU community development initiative. However, these efforts have been minimal, and essential infrastructure remains severely unavailable.
The impact of the erosion has left residents of Amatu-II fearful for the future of their homeland, with many expressing concerns that without timely intervention, their motherland could soon disappear from the Nigerian landscape.
However, the Chairman, David said his line +2348057286633 is open for any communication directed towards ameliorating the very desperate plight of his people.
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HOSTCOM: Ikiere Calls for the Development of Ijaw Areas as He Gets Re-elected as Chairman.
HOSTCOM: Ikiere Calls for the Development of Ijaw Areas as He Gets Re-elected as Chairman.
By Divine Perezide
The Delta Ijaw Ethnic Chapter of the HOSTCOM holding inauguration ceremony for her newly Elected Executive Officers, today, September 30, 2024, in Effurun, Warri.
Amongst those sworn-in include Com. Kingsley Ikiere, Chairman; Irou Patrick, Vice Chairman; Ozugbo Karus Godwin, Secretary; Com. Kingsley Forcados, Assist. Sec.; Dcn. Igetei Bob Wellington, P.R.O.; Mrs. Ekpekurede Helen, Treasurer; Mrs. Aleye Roseline, Women Leader; Elder Evan. Lawrence A. Okrika, Auditor; Mrs. Fine Yangaboy, Assist. Women Leader; Prince Okrikpa, Youth Leader; Princess Beauty Perekeme, Adviser.
In his acceptance speech, Com. Kingsley Ikiere who was re-elected for the second time thanked Ijaw nation for their sustained trust in him, as only such a high level of faith in his capabilities that has made Ijaws retain his executive council for the fourth tenure.
He assured that his team will do all it can to do better than ever before. He called on all Ijaw political office holders, traditional rulers, community and youth leaders to sustain their support for Gov. Sheriff Oborevwori as they continue to engage/support the government to develop Ijaw areas with the statutory 50% of the 13% deprivation funds.
While expressing unwavering faith in Gov. Oborevwori’s capabilities to deliver good governance, Mr. Ikiere encouraged His Excellency, to also complete pending capital projects across the Riverine Areas of of Delta State, insisting that all-season road access from Warri to the Atlantic shores of Escravos, Forcados, and Ramos rivers is a panacea for opening up the ijaw areas to more investors and jacking up the state internally generated revenue. Special reference was made to the long awaited Ayakoromor bridge, Odimodi-Ogulagha Road, etcetera.
IduwiniVoice joins thousands of well-wishers across Ijaw nation to congratulate the new executive council led by Ikiere.