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Delta Ijaw Leadership Pays Courtesy Visit to Governor Sheriff Oborevwori
By Divine Perezide
The leadership of the Delta State Ijaw Ethnic Nationality paid a courtesy visit to His Excellency Rt. Hon. Sheriff Francis Oborevwori, Governor of Delta State, at the Government House in Asaba on October 30, 2023. The delegation expressed their appreciation and pledged ongoing support for the Governor’s administration.
Led by Elder Alaowei Brodrick Bozimo, a respected leader of the Ijaw Elders Forum and former Minister of Police Affairs, the group, which included several high-profile government officials and stakeholders, praised the Governor for his commitment to the Ijaw community. Elder Bozimo highlighted the numerous appointments, developmental, and infrastructural projects that have been dedicated to the Ijaw people since Governor Oborevwori assumed office on May 29, 2023.
The elder statesman also expressed gratitude for the Governor’s initiative to bring the German construction company, Julius Berger, to Delta State. Julius Berger is currently working on major infrastructure projects, including flyover bridges and dual carriageways in the Warri-Effurun area and other development projects across the state.
Bozimo stated, “The Ukodo has happened,” commending the Governor’s swift progress and expressing confidence that he will continue to do more for the Ijaw people. Bozimo and his delegation presented a list of specific project requests for the Governor’s consideration and advocated for additional appointments for Ijaw individuals, likening the request to “Oliver Twist asking for more.”
In his response, Governor Oborevwori first extended his condolences to Elder Bozimo for the recent loss of his daughter, aged 61, and offered prayers for strength for the family. He thanked the Ijaw people and the Delta South Senatorial District for their unwavering support for the PDP since 1999, noting that the party has consistently won governorship elections in the district.
The Governor commended the Ijaw nation’s political unity, applauding Elder Bozimo’s leadership and calling it exemplary. He also promised to review the presented list of projects and consider the Ijaw people’s requests. Emphasizing the importance of unity, the Governor urged other ethnic groups to learn from the solidarity demonstrated by the Ijaw people.
According to Engr. Akpi Michael Asiayei, Special Assistant Political to the Governor, the delegation included prominent figures from the Ijaw community, such as Rt. Hon. Emomotimi D. Guwor, Speaker of the Delta State House of Assembly, Chief J.T. Government, and Rt. Hon. Funkekeme Solomon, among others.
This visit signifies continued cooperation and mutual commitment between the Ijaw nation and Governor Oborevwori’s administration, as both work toward sustainable development in Delta State.
Attendees included: Elder Alaowei Brodrick Bozimo – Leader, Delta Ijaw Elders Forum; Rt. Hon. Momotimi D. Guwor – Speaker, DTHA; Wing Comd. P. Y. Biakpara (Retired); Chief J.T. Government; Rt. Hon. Funkekeme Solomon; Chief Emman Amgbaduba JP; Hon. (Engr.) Preyor K. Oboro; Hon. (Engr.) Emmanuel Sinebe; Hon. Chief Peres Oloye; and Rt. Hon. Godknows Angele
Others included Hon. Kelly Pinawou; Barr. Funyei Manager; Chief Ebikeme Clark; Barr. ThankGod Tarakiriowei; Mr. Reginald Bayoko; Barr. Mrs. Lyna Aliyah Ocholor Esq.; Hon. Asupa Forteta; Chief Frank Omare; Chief Sylvester Oromoni; Hon. Isaac Aguana; Chief Mrs. Georgina Evah; Mrs. Eunice Angozi; Mrs. Bekes Powe; Chief Boro Opudu; Sir (Engr.)Jude Sinebe; Bishop Sunny Jero; and Hon. Smart Asekutu.
Also in attendance was Rt. Hon. Basil Ganagana; Elder Progress Dimaro; Chief Vero Tangbowei; Chief Godbless Omonighan; Hon. Amafini Akemotubo; Godwin Edumogren; Paul Kurugbe; Amb. Dr. Shadrack Agediga; Simeon Deregha; Pst. Arex Akemotubo; Godbless Keneke; Mrs. Eunice Tailor; Chief Mrs. Stella Agidi; Chief ThankGod Seibi; Barr. Newworld Safugha; Engr. Michael Akpi; David Bozimo; Bekeakpobo Fedekefe; and Hon. Adidi Preboye.
The courtesy call underscores the Ijaw nation’s dedication to promoting growth and unity within Delta State.
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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.