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DUMO BRIGGS LEADS AS IJAW NATIONAL CONGRESS CONSTITUTES NATIONAL BURIAL COMMITTEE FOR CHIEF (DR.) E.K. CLARK
By Peretengboro Bibaikefie
YENAGOA, BAYELSA – The Ijaw National Congress (INC) has officially constituted a National Burial Committee for the late Chief (Dr.) E.K. Clark. The announcement was made yesterday, March 6, 2025, at Izon-Ware, Yenagoa, Bayelsa State, by the President of INC, Prof. Benjamin Ogele Okaba.
This development follows the earlier announcement of nominees last week in a press release issued by Prof. Okaba. After extensive consultations, a robust committee comprising representatives from all states where the Ijaw people are indigenous was formally commissioned at midday yesterday.
IduwiniVoice can confirm the proceedings, as our media crew covered the event live from Yenagoa.
According to the official statement released by the INC, Prof. Benjamin Okaba declared:
> “CONSTITUTION OF THE IJAW NATIONAL CONGRESS (INC) NATIONAL BURIAL COMMITTEE FOR CHIEF (DR.) E.K. CLARK”
“Following wide consultations, the President of Congress, Prof. Benjamin Okaba, has constituted a National Burial Committee for the burial of Chief (Dr.) E.K. Clark, as follows:
1. Chief Dumo Lulu Briggs – Chairman
2. Chief Fredrick E. Owotorufa – Vice Chairman
3. Dr. Ayakeme E. Whisky – Secretary
4. Dr. Alfred Mulade – Member
5. Princess (Mrs.) Adesola Etiseni – Member
6. Mrs. Peremor Opiah – Member
7. Chief O’fonibobalaka George Daida – Member
8. Chief Kennedy Odiowei – Member
9. Bishop Soroaye – Member
10. High Chief Philip Brown Agu – Member
11. Hon. (Chief) Ufikairo Monday Efet – Member
12. Engr. (Chief) Ezonebi Oyakemagbegha – Member
13. HRM Godspower Oporomor (Hon. Commissioner, Ijaw Affairs) – Member
14. Engr. Fenibo Onengiyeofori – Member
15. Barr. Bomo Tons Fetepigi – Member
16. Representative of Pa E.K. Clark’s family – Member
17. Representative of IYC – Member”
The statement further noted:
> “Members of Congress and the general public will be informed of the date and venue of the inauguration.”
See details in the attached video: https://www.facebook.com/share/v/15m3WxNn5j/
The announcement was signed by the National Publicity Secretary, Engr. (Chief) Ezonebi Oyakemagbegha.
Preparations Underway for a State Burial
In the coming days, preparations are expected to intensify as the Ijaw nation, the Niger Delta, and the entire country anticipate a state burial for the late nationalist, Chief Sen. (Dr.) Edwin Kiagbodo Clark.
The revered elder statesman, known for his lifelong advocacy for the rights of the Ijaw people and the development of the Niger Delta, is set to be honored with a befitting farewell.
IduwiniVoice will continue to provide updates as the burial plans unfold.
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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.