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IYC Western Zone Information Officer to Lead Digital Skills Bootcamp for Ijaw Youths
By Divine Perezide
The Information Officer of the Ijaw Youth Council (IYC), Western Zone, Comrade Tare Magbei, has announced plans to organise a two-day digital capacity-building programme targeted at young people across the zone.
The training, titled Media Management, Content Creation and AI Prompting Bootcamp, is scheduled to take place from February 13 to 14, 2026, and is aimed at building practical skills in media, digital communication and emerging technologies for Ijaw youths.
According to the organisers, the bootcamp will focus on strengthening young people’s ability to engage in advocacy, storytelling and community mobilisation through modern media tools.
About 50 participants are expected to benefit from the hands-on sessions, which will also introduce them to viable income-generating opportunities within the media and creative industries.
Beneficiaries will be selected from among Information Officers of the Ijaw Youth Council (IYC) in the Western Zone, alongside youths drawn from the 24 clans that constitute the zone.
The initiative, being driven by Comrade Magbei, is described as a strategic effort to enhance youth capacity, promote digital relevance and encourage the effective use of technology in today’s rapidly evolving media environment. It is also seen as a timely intervention to improve employability and strengthen advocacy among Ijaw youths across the Western Zone.
By Charity Ebi
The families of Ikileware of Odimodi Town and Peregede of Endoro Town, both in Burutu Local Government Area of Delta State, have announced the passing of their beloved patriarch, Late Papa Kiritamarau Robert Desikoro, who died at the age of 93.
In an obituary statement jointly signed by Timi Kritamarau for the children and Elder J.O. Ikiere for the family, which described the deceased was a devoted father, grandfather, brother and uncle whose life was marked by dedication to God.
“With total submission to the will of Almighty God, the families of Ikileware of Odimodi Town and Peregede of Ndoro Town both in Burutu Local Government Area, Delta State announce the passing away of our beloved son, father, grandfather, brother and uncle, Kiritamarau Robert Desikoro.” He is survived by four children and ten grandchildren.
According to the funeral programme released by the family, activities will commence on Wednesday, March 25, 2026, with a Service of Songs scheduled for 4 p.m. at his residence located at No. 6B Suleya Street, DSC Steel Town 1, Ovwian-Aladja, in Udu Local Government Area of Delta State.
The funeral rites will continue on Friday, March 27, 2026, when the body will depart Ame Mortuary, Avenue Estate, at 8 a.m. for Odimodi Town in Burutu Local Government Area. This will be followed by a lying-in-state at the family compound at 12 noon, interment and entertainment of guests will follow immediately and continue till dawn, as Chief Alex Owei Ebikonbogha supply music.
By Divine Perezide
The families of Onitsha Iyalagha of Seighabina Quarters and Zeibiri Aluku of Bomuzuwei Quarters in Odimodi Town, Burutu Local Government Area of Delta State, have announced the burial arrangements for their matriarch, Mrs. Ayenuwa Onitsha Iyalagha (Nee Aluku), who passed on at the age of 100.
According to the funeral announcement jointly signed by Dr. P.E.E. Aluku for the family and Elder Simeon T.O. Iyalagha for the children, the revered centenarian, who was a devoted mother and grandmother, and great-grandmother, “slept in the Lord on the 22nd Nov. 2025.” She is survived by a sister, eight children, 32 grandchildren and 12 great-grandchildren.
The funeral activities in honour of the late matriarch will begin on Wednesday, April 1, 2026, with a Service of Songs by 4pm at her husband’s compound, Seighabina Quarters, Odimodi Town, Burutu Local Government Area.
Mama’s remains will depart Ame Specialist Hospital’s Mortuary, Okumagba Avenue, Warri, by 8am on Friday, April 3, 2026, for her husband’s compound in Odimodi Town for brief funeral rites, before onward movement to her father’s compound at Bomuzuwei Quarters by 4:30pm, for lying in state and an all-night wake keep, followed by entertainment of guests and in-law greetings, as Prince Abraham Donokoromo, the Numu Pere of Isaba Kingdom supply music through the night.
Interment will follow on Saturday, April 4, 2026, by 8:30am at her father’s compound in Bomuzuwei Quarters.
Activities marking mama Ayenuwa’s transition will conclude on Sunday, April 5, 2026, with an Outing and Thanksgiving Service at Assemblies of God Church, Odimodi Town.
By Charity Ebi
A former Leader of the Burutu Legislative House, Rt. Hon. (Chief) Joseph A. Aubeze, has extended warm congratulations to Chief Prince Emmanuel Amgbaduba following his successful election as Chairman of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in the Delta South Senatorial District.
In a congratulatory message made available to IduwiniVoice news desk, Aubeze commended Amgbaduba for his longstanding commitment to grassroots mobilisation and his contributions to the political development of the district.
The former Leader of Burutu Legislative House described the APC chieftain as a consistent political figure whose dedication to party organisation and community engagement has earned him widespread respect across Delta South.
Aubeze expressed confidence that the new chairman would deploy his wealth of experience to strengthen the party and promote political inclusion in the district.
In the statement, he said:
“CONGRATULATORY MESSAGE.”
“Congratulations to Chief Prince Emmanuel Amgbaduba on your successful election as Chairman, All Progressives Congress (APC), Delta South Senatorial District.
“You’ve been a very consistent and dedicated grassroot mobilizer, whose footprints dots the sand of our politucal history.
“It is my firm belief that you’ll use your new position to influence more development and empower many of our people politically.
“May God Almighty continue to bless and promote you, Oziko!”*
Chief Alubeze and many within the party believe that Amgbaduba’s emergence as chairman could further strengthen the organisational structure of the APC in Delta South ahead of future political engagements.