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Ijaw Youth Council Demands Urgent Action After Oil Spill Devastates Iduwini Clan
Ijaw Youth Council Demands Urgent Action After Oil Spill Devastates Iduwini Clan
By Divine Perezide
The Ijaw Youth Council (IYC) Iduwini Clan Chapter, has expressed sadness over the explosion of a Floating Storage and Offloading vessel by Britinia-U on July 18, 2024.
This was communicated via a Press Statement issued by the Clan Chairman, Comrade Oyas David Ingbisekumor, a copy of which was sent to IduwiniVoice News Desk.
They called for immediate oil spill containment, relief materials, environmental assessment and cleanup, and compensation for affected communities due to the spill’s impact on local livelihoods.
Read full statement below:
IJAW YOUTH COUNCIL (IYC)
IDUWINI CLAN, DELTA STATE
PRESS STATEMENT.
We, the Leadership of Ijaw Youth Council, Iduwini Clan, Delta State, Western Zone, express our profound sorrow upon hearing the news of the explosion involving a Floating Storage and Offloading (FSO) vessel operated by Britinna-U, an indigenous Oil and Gas company in Nigeria, at the Ajapa Marginal Oil Field near the Estuary of River Forcados on July 18, 2024.
We are relieved to report that no lives were lost in this disaster and extend our congratulations to the crew members, their families, and the company management. However, we extend our commiserate with the company for the financial losses due the spilled crude oil and destroyed vessel.
Meanwhile, our youth leaders from various communities have confirmed that the contents of the exploded vessel have washed ashore into the creeks, ponds etc., leading to significant damage to fishing equipment such as nets, hooks, lines, dams, cages, etc. This has severely impacted the primary means of livelihood for our people, especially in the communities of Isiayegbene, Beniboye, Gbidipou, Odimodi, Kukugbene, and others.
We urgently call on the management of Britinna-U, the Burutu Local Government Council, the Delta State Government, and the Federal Government to:
i. Deploy Oil Spill Response teams to contain the spread of the oil into our creeks.
ii. Conduct a joint investigation (JIV) to assess the environmental damage.
iii. Clean up our waterways.
iv. Provide appropriate compensation to the affected communities and families.
We also request the immediate provision of relief materials, including food and medical supplies, to support our people until the ocean, creeks, punds, etc become clean and safe for fishing and farming activities to resume.
Lastly, we demand an end to oil and gas pollution resulting from equipment failures and poor maintenance practices and unabated Gas Flaring by oil and gas companies operating in and around Iduwini Kingdom.
Long live the Ijaw Youth Council (IYC)
Long live Iduwini Kingdom
Long live the Federal Republic of Nigeria!
Signed,
Comrade Oyas David Ingbisekumor
Clan Chairman
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.
(c) IduwiniVoice