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Barrister Smooth to Honor Late Captain Clement Werenine at Funeral in Burutu
As Friends, Family, and the Community Invited to Memorial Events
By Divine Perezide
The late Captain Clement Werenine will be laid to rest in his hometown of Amba Quarters, Burutu, within Burutu Local Government Area, Delta State, on November 8, 2024.
The funeral arrangements, jointly organized by Chief Kenneth Donye, Chief Pilot Wilson Arantan for the family, and Deacon Engineer Ebi Clement for the deceased’s children, outline several ceremonies in his honor. A Service of Songs will be held on Wednesday, November 6, at Captain Werenine’s residence, No. 728 Captain Clement Close, Old Ekete Road off DSC Expressway, Uvwian-Udu.
On Friday, November 8, at 7:30 a.m., Captain Werenine’s body will depart from Safe Haven for a short farewell at his home before being transported to Burutu. By 10:00 a.m., the procession will move to No. 7 Amba Quarters, Burutu, where the body will lie in state, followed by a funeral service and burial at 11:00 a.m. The reception will immediately follow at Burutu Field near Burutu Marine Technology Polytechnic.
A wake will be held from 7:00 p.m. until dawn, with renowned musician Chief Barrister S. Smooth providing the musical tribute.
The family has also arranged a thanksgiving service on Sunday, November 10, at Shelter of Christ Mission, River Road, Ugboroko, near Airport Road, Warri.
Captain Clement Werenine, who passed on July 21, 2024, at the age of 64, is survived by his wife, children, grandchildren, siblings, and extended family. Friends and well-wishers are invited to join in celebrating his life and legacy with a dignified farewell.
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High Chief Etimigba (JP) Congratulates Pondi on His Appointment as House Committee Chairman on South-South Development Commission
By Divine Perezide
BURUTU, DELTA STATE – High Cheif Evans Etimgba (JP), the Osuopelekarewei of Iduwini Kingdom, and Special Assistant to the Delta State Governor, has extended heartfelt congratulations to Rt. Hon. Julius Gbabozor Pondi, Member representing Burutu Federal Constitutuency, on his recent appointment as Chairman of the House Committee on South-South Development Commission.
In a statement made available to the IduwiniVoice news desk, High Chief Etimgba who served as the Caucus Chairman of PDP Ogulagha/Iduwini Ward-11 described the dual chairmanship held by Hon. Pondi – of both the House Committee on Environment and the newly formed South-South Development exceptional leadership, unwavering dedication, and selfless commitment to the people.
“Your appointment into this esteemed position is nothing but a testament of your exceptional leadership, dedication, and selfless service to our people,” the statement read. “I am confident that your wisdom and position will attract significant progress not only to Burutu Federal Constitutuency but across the South-South geopolitical zone and beyond.”
Cheif Etimgba further expressed optimism that this milestone will usher in greater opportunities and a lasting impact on the region. He concluded with warm wishes for fulfilment and continued success in Pondi’s growing political career.
The appointment has continued to draw commendations from political stakeholders and constituents across the Niger Delta Region.
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Odimodi Tantita Unit Congratulates GOC Tompolo on the successful 2025 Amaseikumor Festival.
By Favour Bibaikefie
Odimodi – The Tantita Security Services Ltd., Odimodi Unit has expressed their profound felicitations with their leader and Chairman, Hgh Chief (Dr.) Government Oweizide Ekpemupolo over the success recorded during the just concluded week-long Amaseikumor Festival.
Speaking to IduwiniVoice News desk, Gen. Dennis Kpaidia, the commanding officer of the Odimodi Unit, shared glowing tributes to Tompolo given his firm grip of the Ijaw Cultural Heritage. Kpaidia poured out eulogy as he described Tompolo as both divinity and humanity. He pointed that the job to transport, host, and cater for the huge number of guests that stormed Oporoza for the seven day long Festival was an difficult task but with God Almighty and the gods of ijaw nation on his side, Tompolo seamlessly did it.
Hear him:
“On behalf of the Tantita Security Services Ltd., Odimodi Unit, I, Gen. Dennis Kpaidia, extend heartfelt congratulations to you, High Chief (Dr.) Government Oweizide Ekpemupolo, our esteemed boss, GOC, and Chairman, of Tantita Security Services Ltd., on the gradbreaking successful hosting of the world at Oporoza town, Gbaramatu Kingdom during the Amaseikumor Festival, 2025.
“Your giant strides have once again made Gbaramatu Kingdom and Ijaw Nation proud as that destination for international cultural tourism. Your dedication to the progress of Ijaw Nation and humanity has continually inspired many.
“We celebrate this remarkable achievement with you and wish you continued success as you preserve our cultural heritage with wisdom and honour.”
“Once again, congratulations, our GOC!”
Signed,
Gen. Dennis Kpaidia
Commander, Tantita Security Ltd.,
Odimodi Unit.
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CHIEF MULADE PROMISES TO COMTINUE SERVING HUMANITY AS HE SECURES ANOTHER CHIEFTAINCY TITLE IN KUMBOWEI KINGDOM, BAYELSA STATE
By Dr. Godwin Orhadahwe
A renowned human and environmental rights activist, Comrade (Chief) Sheriff Mulade, the Ibe-Serimowei of Gbaramatu Kingdom of Delta State, has been honoured with the Chieftaincy title of Ebe Ebimo-wei of Kumbowei Kingdom, Bayelsa State.
The traditional title was conferred on him on Thursday, April 17, 2025 by the Pere of Kumbowei Kingdom, HRM (King) Boloyi Sufadoh, Embareba V, in recognition of his contributions to the socioeconomic development of that kingdom and entire humanity.
The event which took place at the Palace of the Pere of Kumbowei Kingdom in Sagbama Town, Sagbama LGA of Bayelsa State, was witnessed by friends and relatives of Chief Mulade who traveled from far and near to grace the occasion in their large numbers.
The ceremony which held amid pump and pageantry, also had sons, daughters and friends of Kumbowei Kingdom, the cream de la cream of the society, amongst other special guests, in attendance.
Before the historic installation ceremony, Comrade Mulade, the National Coordinator of Center for Peace and Environmental Justice, CEPEJ, went through a successful screening exercise by the special planning committee chaired by HRH Bruce Ogbo, and Secretary, High Chief Ombu Okubokakpo.
The ceremony which was a celebration of the tradition of Ijaw people, featured the display of cultural dances by women groups clad in their beautiful attires full of joy and happiness.
With this traditional Chieftaincy title, Chief Comrade Mulade is now a member of the Kumbowei Traditional Council of Chiefs. In an interview with newsmen, Comrade Mulade said he had been gingered to do more to help grow and develop Kumbowei Kingdom.
Apart from being the leader of a civil society organization, CEPEJ, Chief Sheriff Mulade is an investor and an employer of labour in Delta State and beyond, putting food on the tables of many Nigerians most of whom are youths.
Comrade Mulade is an advocate of good governance, a human and environmental rights activist, a lover of educational and sports development, as well as a human capacity developer in many thematic areas, using CEPEJ, K & Q and DPG Group of Companies as launch pads.
The Sheriff Mulade Unity Football Cup Competition which has metamorphosed into Delta Unity Cup Competition, has revolutionized the game of football and brought unity among the diverse ethnic groups in the riverine and other parts of Delta State.
He had received many important awards at both national and international levels in recognition of his contributions to the development of the Niger Delta Region in particular, and other parts of the country in general.
Chief Mulade is well known for his advice to the youths against violence, crime and other negative acts capable of rendering them useless. He is a devout Christian of the Living Faith Church, aka Winners Chapel, and is happily married with children.