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Chief Berry Negerese Honoured for Advancing Peacebuilding Across Africa
By Divine Perezide
In a significant move to celebrate good leadership and impact, Hon. Chief Berry Negerese, Principal of the Wind of Progress Forum, was on Thursday, June 12, 2025, honoured with the Award for Immense Contributions to Genuine Peacebuilding in Africa. The recognition, conferred by EYE-ON-SECURITY, a distinguished consortium of seasoned journalists, formed part of the highly anticipated 2nd Annual Peace and Security Summit/Awards held at the NUJ Press Centre in Asaba, Delta State.
Represented by top official of the Forum, Chief Negerese was praised for his visionary grassroots empowerment programmes and enduring efforts to promote sustainable peace and development across the Niger Delta, Nigeria, and the African continent at large.
This was made public in a statement signed by Negerese’s Media Aide, Yeine Lucky Dennis, which reads thus in full:
𝗘𝗬𝗘- 𝗢𝗡- 𝗦𝗘𝗖𝗨𝗥𝗜𝗧𝗬
𝐒𝐞𝐥𝐞𝐜𝐭𝐞𝐝 𝐓𝐞𝐚𝐦 𝐨𝐟 𝐏𝐫𝐨𝐟𝐞𝐬𝐬𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐚𝐥 𝐍𝐞𝐰𝐬𝐦𝐞𝐧~ 2𝑛𝑑 𝐴𝑛𝑛𝑢𝑎𝑙 𝑃𝑒𝑎𝑐𝑒 𝑎𝑛𝑑 𝑆𝑒𝑐𝑢𝑟𝑖𝑡𝑦 𝑆𝑢𝑏𝑚𝑖𝑡/𝐴𝑤𝑎𝑟𝑑
“𝐇𝐨𝐧. 𝐂𝐡𝐢𝐞𝐟 𝐁𝐞𝐫𝐫𝐲 𝐍𝐞𝐠𝐞𝐫𝐞𝐬𝐞 𝐑𝐞𝐜𝐨𝐠𝐧𝐢𝐬𝐞𝐝 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐇𝐢𝐬 𝐈𝐦𝐦𝐞𝐫𝐬𝐞 𝐂𝐨𝐧𝐭𝐫𝐢𝐛𝐮𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐬 𝐭𝐨 𝐆𝐞𝐧𝐮𝐢𝐧𝐞 𝐏𝐞𝐚𝐜𝐞 𝐁𝐮𝐢𝐥𝐝𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐏𝐫𝐨𝐜𝐞𝐬𝐬 𝐢𝐧 𝐀𝐟𝐫𝐢𝐜𝐚
“𝙏𝙝𝙪𝙧𝙨. 𝙅𝙪𝙣𝙚 12𝙩𝙝, 2025
“𝗛𝗼𝗻. 𝗖𝗵𝗶𝗲𝗳 𝗕𝗲𝗿𝗿𝘆 𝗡𝗲𝗴𝗲𝗿𝗲𝘀𝗲, leader and founder of the Wind of Progress Forum, Earlier today was honoured with the prestigious Award for Immense Contributions to Genuine Peacebuilding in Africa. The award, presented by 𝑬𝒀𝑬- 𝑶𝑵- 𝑺𝑬𝑪𝑼𝑹𝑰𝑻𝒀—a select team of seasoned journalists—was part of the second edition of the Peace and Security Summit/Awards held at the NUJ Press Centre, Mariam Babangida Way, Asaba, Delta State. Representing Hon. Chief Berry Negerese at the ceremony were Barr. Japan Udoji, Director General of the Wind of Progress Forum; Hon. Victor Ebiyekon, Secretary of the forum; and Mr. Ekpama P. Doubra, Media Personnel for the forum.
“During his remarks at the event, Barr. Udoji Japan emphasized that the summit’s theme—”Entrepreneurship Development: A Necessary Prerequisite for Sustainable Peace in Africa”—resonates deeply with the founding vision of Chief Negerese. He highlighted the impact of the Wind of Progress Annual Women Skill Acquisition Programme, which has empowered women across all Local Government Areas in Bayelsa State with training in vital skills such as catering, fashion design, makeup artistry, event decoration, and hairdressing. Barr. Udoji praised the organizers for recognizing the transformative initiatives led by Chief Negerese, which continue to foster peace and economic resilience across the Niger Delta region and beyond.
“The well-attended summit brought together an array of esteemed dignitaries and stakeholders in peace and security. Notable guests included H.E. Chief Sir Monday Onyeme, Deputy Governor of Delta State; Obi Chief Nwanze Odua, the Odogwu of Asaba; H.R.M. Obi Collins Alioma Ezenweali Ozoji Igwe I, the Obi of Otolokpo Kingdom; Chief Peter Onye Ejiniwe, the Ojah of Onicha Uku Kingdom; Dr. (Mrs.) Alice Atuwo, Executive Secretary of Bayelsa State Education Development Trust Fund; Chief Barr. David Ogbodo (AIG rtd), Chairman of Delta State Public Procurement Council; and Dr. Patrick Ugboaku of the University of Delta, Agbor, who served as guest speaker. Security officials and government representatives also graced the occasion, including CP Abaniwonda S. Olufemi, Delta State Commissioner of Police; SP Bright Edafe, the PPRO for Delta State; Hon. Obi Kelvin Ezenyili, PhD, Executive Chairman of Oshimili South LGA; and Hon. Friday Voke, Executive Chairman of Isoko South LGA, among others.”
𝒀𝒆𝒏𝒏𝒆 𝑳𝒖𝒄𝒌𝒚 𝑫𝒆𝒏𝒏𝒊𝒔
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𝑾𝒊𝒏𝒅 𝒐𝒇 𝑷𝒓𝒐𝒈𝒓𝒆𝒔𝒔 𝑭𝒐𝒓𝒖𝒎
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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