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🌍✨ 2025 International Day of Peace✨🌍, Leading Niger Delta NGO Preaches Peace and Harmony.
By: Divine Perezide
Endibekx Initiative for Children and Women Development (EBICWD), a leading Non-governmental Organization in Nigeria has called on all in the Niger Delta not only to live peacefully with one another, but to also make concerted efforts to propagate the good news of peace.
This was contained in a message signed by the multiple award-winning Executive Director, Dr. Mrs. Endurance Bekenawei Nwachukwu who emphasised that living peacefully is not a privilege but a right, a fundamental human right.
Read full statement below:
“Theme: “ACT NOW FOR A PEACEFUL WORLD”
“As the world celebrates the 2025 International Day of Peace, it is the right time to call on every Niger Deltan to Preach Peace, Act Peace, Build Peace, and Sustain Peace.
“Peace is a vital tool for the development of any nation—one we must never trade for anything. As a matter of urgency, we must guard it with everything at our disposal. The very essence of our existence is made possible through peaceful co-existence. As the African philosophy of “Ubuntu” reminds us, “I am because we are.” Peace is golden, priceless, and even the Holy Book admonishes us to “follow peace with all men.”
“The devastating effects of violence fall most heavily on women and children, the most vulnerable in conflict-prone environments. They bear the advanced consequences—poverty, sexual exploitation, sometimes even being used as sex slaves—along with unemployment and deepened inequality in a patriarchal society like ours.
“Today, I speak to the heart and conscience of every mother, wife, sister, aunt, and daughter of the Ijaw, Itsekiri, and Urhobo tribes: this is the time to use our God-given influence to allow the tide of peace to flow—from within us, to our homes, to our communities, across Delta State, and throughout the Niger Delta region.
“We can no longer fold our hands and allow the flames of hatred and war to consume us, while many are still yet to recover from the last conflict. Instead, let us reflect on the many benefits peace has brought us in times past—ranging from personal well-being (reduced stress, greater happiness, improved health), to societal progress (economic growth, social stability, and stronger communities).
“Peace nurtures constructive conflict resolution, strengthens relationships, enhances creativity, and fosters a focused, present state of mind. This positive environment benefits everyone—individually and collectively.
“On this International Day of Peace, I, Ambassador Endurance Nwachukwu, Executive Director of Endybekx Initiatives for Children and Women Development (EBICWD), encourage us all to prioritize peace and put this year’s theme into action.
“👉 Let us Act Now for a Peaceful World.✌️”
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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