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GbaramatuVoice@10: Pondi Honoured with ‘Niger Delta Man of the People Award
By Favour Bibaikefie
It was a defining moment of recognition and celebration at the grand finale of the GbaramatuVoice 10th Anniversary in Abuja, as one of the Niger Delta’s foremost emerging leaders and security experts, High Chief (Engr.) Kestin Ebikonbowei Pondi, FNSE, FNIIS, the Ibebenemowei of Ancient Gbaramatu Kingdom, received the prestigious Niger Delta Man of the People Award.
The Award was presented by no less a person than His Royal Majesty, the Ovie of Idjerhe Kingdom, in a ceremony filled with admiration, applause, and heartfelt tributes.
A Life of Service and Leadership
High Chief Pondi, the Managing Director of Tantita Security Services Nigeria Limited, was recognised for his humanitarian service, people-oriented leadership, and outstanding contributions to the peace, security, and sustaunable development of the Niger Delta.
Over the years, he has stood out as a beacon of hope and excellence, devoting his resources, expertise, and influence to the cause of youth empowerment, conflict resolution, community and grassroots development in the region. He is also a towering figure in building National Economy through his company TSSL popularly known as Tantita whose diligence in safeguarding National Petroleum Assets has seen a steady rise in national daily crude oil production and hence improved revenue.
Symbol of Peace and Development
The recognition underscores Pondi’s pivotal role in advancing regional security through Tantita Security Services, as seen in their intervention in Yenagoa, the capital city of Bayelsa State which had come under severe attack from cult groups violence to wantum kidnapping, robbery, assassinations. Pondi has also been undertaking the sponsorship of students, small scale businesses and startup bootcamps, by empowering over 40 businesses with a five million naira grant, and embarking on a one million naira weekly business support programme that ran for months, this year. The above is devoid of the numerous health intervention programmes to mention but a few.
According to the organizers, the Award “celebrates a true Niger Delta son whose legacies are already inscribed in the hearts of the people.”
True Mark of Excellence
Accepting the honour, Pondi expressed gratitude to God, his community, Gbaramatu Kingdom, Ijaw nation, and the management of GbaramatuVoice for deeming him worthy of such a distinguished award. He reaffirmed his commitment to continue championing peace, security, and development across the Niger Delta.
As GbaramatuVoice marked a decade of impactful journalism and advocacy, the celebration of Engr. Pondi’s achievements provided both inspiration and a reminder that true leadership is measured by service to humanity.
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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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