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Odimodi invite the General Public to the Grand Reception in Honour of Five Distinguished Professors
Odimodi invite the General Public to the Grand Reception in Honour of Five Distinguished Professors
By Favour Bibaikefie
Odimodi community in Burutu Local Government Area of Delta State is set to host a grand reception in honour of five eminent professors from the community. The event, scheduled for Saturday, December 28, 2024, will take place in Odimodi Town, beginning at 12 noon.
Organized to celebrate the professors’ remarkable contributions to academia and society, the ceremony will bring together students, colleagues, leaders, and residents to applaud their achievements in teaching, research, and mentorship. The event promises to highlight the community’s values of educational excellence and service.
The program promises to feature keynote address, testimonials, and tributes that showcase the honorees’ outstanding accomplishments and lasting impact within and beyond their fields.
Date: Saturday, December 28, 2024
Time: 12 noon.
Venue: Odimodi town
Admission: Free and open to all
Prominent figures will grace the occasion, including Chief Dr. Julius Takeme, the acclaimed Miracle Chairman of Burutu LGA, who will chair the event. Madam Beauty Warezuwowei, a legislative aide to the former Deputy Senate President, will serve as Chairlady. The President of the Ijaw National Congress, Professor Benjamin Ogele Okaba, has been designated as the Father of the Day, while the Royal Father of the Day will be HRM Pere Bosu Dio JP., Ayamabulou-1, the Ibenanawei of Iduwini Kingdom.
The keynote address will be delivered by Professor Benedict Binebai of Niger Delta University.
The Array of Special Guests of Honour include:
Rt. Hon. Julius Pondi, Chairman of the House Committee on Environment, House of Representatives, member, representing Burutu Federal Constituency. Abuja.
Rt. Hon. Frank Enekorogha, former Speaker of Delta State House of Assembly and former House of Reps member, representing Burutu Federal Constituency.
Rt. Hon. Momotimi Guwor, Speaker of the Delta State House of Assembly.
High Chief Dr. Dennis Burutu Otuaro, Presidential Amnesty Administrator, Abuja.
The Guests of Honour include:
Hon. Alapala Anthony Ebitonmo, Minority Whip of the Delta State House of Assembly.
Chief Ebikeme Clark, Delta State Commissioner for Riverine Development.
Dr. Fred Mulade, former Chief Registrar of the Nigerian Marine University, Okenrenkoko.
Double Chief Combolous Ikisa, former Burutu LGA Chairman and Executive Assistant to the Governor of Delta State on Oil and Gas Matters.
The event is hosted by Newworld Endoro, Chairman of the Odimodi Community, who described the celebration as a tribute to the power of education and its ability to transform lives. “This occasion honours not just these exceptional individuals but also underscores our community’s commitment to education as a catalyst for development,” he remarked.
The announcer of this programme is Hon. Dennis Yeinbri Bibaikefie, Chairman of the Organizing Committee.
All are invited to attend this historic celebration of academic excellence and Ijaw national pride.
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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