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2025 Amaseikumor Festival: Gbaramatu, Honoring Ijaw Heritage and Tradition
By Divine Perezide
As preparations intensify for the much-anticipated 2025 Amaseikumor Festival, the spotlight once again shines on Oporoza, the cultural heartbeat of Gbaramatu Kingdom. Taking place from April 19 to April 25, 2025, this festival is not just a celebration but a reaffirmation of the Ijaw people’s rich history, traditions, and collective identity.
For generations, the Amaseikumor Festival has been a cornerstone of Ijaw heritage, drawing thousands of attendees from the Niger Delta region and beyond. It serves as a moment for spiritual renewal, communal unity, and the preservation of ancestral customs. The festival showcases a variety of traditional rites, vibrant processions, music, dance, and storytelling, allowing participants to connect with both their past and their aspirations for the future.
In an era where globalization and modern influences challenge indigenous customs, festivals like Amaseikumor play a vital role in safeguarding cultural heritage. They remind us that culture is the foundation of identity, and its disappearance would mean a loss of historical and societal values. The festival also acts as a call to the younger generation, urging them to embrace and sustain the wisdom, traditions, and values passed down through the ages.
Beyond its cultural and spiritual significance, the festival is also an economic driver for the Gbaramatu Kingdom. The influx of visitors stimulates local businesses, boosts the activities of artisans and traders, and highlights the broader role of cultural festivals in fostering regional development.
As the 2025 edition of the Amaseikumor Festival draws closer, all Ijaw sons and daughters, along with enthusiasts of African culture, are encouraged to take part in this historic occasion. For those unable to attend in person, Arogbo-Ibe Voice will provide extensive coverage to ensure that audiences worldwide can experience the vibrancy of this cultural celebration.
More than just an annual event, the Amaseikumor Festival represents a movement, a legacy, and a testament to the resilience and pride of the Ijaw people. This is a moment to unite, cherish traditions, and celebrate a heritage that continues to thrive against all odds.
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SMEs Empowerment: Tompolo Foundation, Tantita & PEB ICT Granduates Lead Branding Drive in Warri
- By Delta Event Media
Aimed at boost small-scale entrepreneurship in Warri, beneficiaries of the Tompolo Foundation and Tantita Security Services—trained by PEB ICT Services—have officially launched a branding awareness campaign aimed at transforming small businesses in Warri.
This initiative follows the successful completion of a three-month intensive training in Graphic Design, where participants were equipped with essential skills in branding, visual communication, and marketing design. Culminating in a high-impact presentation, the campaign is themed: “Building Strong Brand Identity for Small Business Growth.”
The campaign emphasizes six strategic pillars for business branding success:
Defining brand purpose
Understanding the target audience
Creating a unique visual identity
Developing a consistent brand voice
Maintaining a strong digital presence
Building trust through quality and engagement
Speaking during the launch event, team spokesperson ThankGod Ugedi noted, “We are not just leaving with certificates — we are stepping out with a mission. Our group is dedicated to supporting local entrepreneurs in Warri with brand identity consultations and awareness strategies that can help them grow and compete.”
The newly trained Graphic Design team extended their heartfelt appreciation to the Tompolo Foundation, Tantita Security Services, and PEB ICT Services, with special acknowledgment to Dr. Paul Bebenimibo and Major Moses for their mentorship and visionary leadership throughout the program.
This campaign marks the beginning of a youth-led movement to reignite business growth in Warri. With branding as their tool and innovation as their drive, these young creatives are positioning themselves as catalysts for economic development in the region.
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Burutu LGA Chairman Hails Governor Sheriff Oborevwori at 62, Celebrates His Visionary Leadership and Impactful Governance
By Peter Ziakegha, June 19, 2025
- Burutu _ The Executive Chairman of Burutu Local Government Area, Hon.Chief Dr. Julius Takeme, has extended warm felicitations to the Governor of Delta State, Rt. Hon. Sheriff Francis Oborevwori, on the occasion of his 62nd birthday anniversary.
In a statement released on Thursday morning, Dr. Takeme described the Governor as “a beacon of visionary leadership, humility, and progressive governance whose transformational strides continue to rekindle the hope of Deltans across all strata.”
The council chairman lauded Governor Oborevwori for his unwavering commitment to the implementation of the Renewed hope of the M.O.R.E Agenda which stands for Meaningful Development, Opportunities for All, Realistic Reforms, and Enhanced Peace and Security , which, according to him, has not only reshaped the development landscape of Delta State but has also brought hope and tangible growth to Burutu Local Government and its people.
“At 62, His Excellency stands tall as a statesman with a heart for service, whose administration has delivered impactful projects in critical sectors such as infrastructure, education, healthcare, and youth empowerment,” Dr. Takeme stated. “Governor Oborevwori’s leadership has redefined governance in Delta State, bringing government closer to the grassroots and fostering inclusive development.”
The council chairman, particularly commended the Governor for his inclusive style of leadership and his listening ear, noting that the people of Burutu LGA have been key beneficiaries of the Governor’s developmental vision and people-centered policies.
“Today, as we celebrate a man of peace, purpose, and progress, we in Burutu reaffirm our unflinching support for his administration and pray for greater strength, wisdom, and divine grace as he continues to pilot the affairs of our dear state,” Dr. Takeme concluded.
The Chairman further urged Deltans to join hands in supporting the Governor’s drive for sustainable development and unity across all local governments in the state.
Governor Oborevwori, who turns 62 today, has served Delta State with distinction, rising from the grassroots to the highest office in the state, and continues to inspire hope through his pragmatic and people-focused leadership.