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Gov. Oborevwori, Manager, Mulade Honoured with Prestigious Awards at Delta Maritime Polytechnic
Gov. Oborevwori, Manager, HRM. Bosu Dio (JP), Mulade, Honoured with Prestigious Awards at Delta Maritime Polytechnic
By Divine Perezide-IduwiniVoice
Burutu: The Delta State Maritime Polytechnic in Burutu, located with Burutu Local Government Area of Delta State, recently celebrated its first convocation on March 8, 2025, by honouring several distinguished individuals for their exceptional contributions to education and community development.
Among the honorees were the Executive Governor of Delta State, Rt. Hon. Sheriff Oborevwori; the Ibenanawei of Iduwini Kingdom, Delta State, HRM. Bosu Dio (JP);former Senator for Delta South Senatorial District, Sen. James Manager; and renowned peace advocate and environmental champion, Chief (Comrade) Sheriff Mulade. These individuals were recognized with awards of Excellence for their significant roles in fostering educational growth and societal advancement.
Other distinguished individuals who received recognition included Hon. Julius Takeme, Chairman of Burutu Local Government Area, and His Royal Majesty Bosu Dio (JP), the Ibenanawei of Iduwini Kingdom, the member representing Ijaw ethnic nationality, Delta State and current Chairman of the Burutu LGA Traditional Rulers Committee, Traditional Rulers of Oil and Mineral Producing Communities of Niger Delta (TROMPCON) for Delta State.
Governor Oborevwori received accolades of his dedication to upgrading the institution from the Delta State School of Marine Technology to a polytechnic. His efforts made it the first Maritime Polytechnic in Nigeria and West Africa, following South Africa.
Sen. James Manager, who served as a senator from 2003 to 2023 under the People’s Democratic Party (PDP), was honoured for his extensive legislative contributions, particularly his sponsorship of bills and his support for education development in Delta State.
Chief (Comrade) Sheriff Mulade, a prominent peace ambassador and National Coordinator of the Centre for Peace and Environmental Justice (CEPEJ), was recognized for his relentless advocacy for the establishment of higher education institutions in Ijaw land. Notably, Mulade had campaigned for the conversion of the Delta State School of Marine Technology, Burutu, into a university, along with other educational institutions in the region. While the school was eventually upgrade to a polytechnic, Mulade’s advocacy played a crucial role in this achievement.
The Rector of the Polytechnic, Prof. James Okoro, expressed his gratitude to the state government for its unwavering support in the polytechnic’s establishment. He also acknowledged the efforts of the various stakeholders and emphasized that the awards were a token of appreciation for their impactful contributions to the academic institution and it’s growth.
It is worth noting that the upgrade of the institution, formarly the Delta State School of Marine Technology, was approved unanimously by the Delta State House of Assembly when Rt. Hon. Oborevwori was Speaker. This approval followed the passage of a bill that replaced the Delta State School of Marine Technology, Burutu Law 2006 and enacted the Delta State School Maritime Polytechnic, Burutu Law 2023.
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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