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A COMMUNIQUE ISSUED AT THE END OF THE NATIONAL CONVENTION OF IJAW YOUTH COUNCIL (IYC) ON THE 19TH JULY, 2023 AT THE IJAW HOUSE, YENAGOA.
A COMMUNIQUE ISSUED AT THE END OF THE NATIONAL CONVENTION OF IJAW YOUTH COUNCIL (IYC) ON THE 19TH JULY, 2023 AT THE IJAW HOUSE, YENAGOA
Preamble:
As a prelude to the IYC National Elections 2023, the Convention of the Council was held at the Ijaw House on the above date. The Convention was presided and declared open by Dcn. Peter Timothy Igbifa. However, some way into the middle of the Convention, Peter Timothy Igbifa announced a 30 minutes recess. After some hours and several frantic efforts to reach him proven abortive, Congress unanimously reached the conclusion that Peter Timothy Igbifa has absconded for no reason other than his inordinate desires to plague Council into turmoil, empowered the Deputy President of Council Comrade Saviour Olali to take charge of the proceedings of the Convention. The following decisions were then unanimously reached via motions:
1. That the tenure of the 8th National Executive Council of the Ijaw Youth Council expires at 11:59pm of the 19th July 2023 and in line with the IYC Constitution and conventional practices of the Council, the Speaker of the Mobile Parliament Rt. Hon. Bob Collins Igetei will take the reins of leadership as acting President of IYC and midwife the ongoing transition.
2. The suspension of the Electoral Committee Chairman Urang Solomon be and is hereby affirmed for deliberately frustrating the IYC transition process as he did to the Eastern Zone when he was nominated by same Peter Timothy Igbifa as Zonal Electoral Committee Chairman of the Eastern Zone of IYC. Congress went further to adopt Comrade Gilpin Okeseisima as the new National Electoral Committee Chairman of the IYC.
3. The Eastern Zone was immediately directed by Congress to nominate a Member to the National Electoral Committee to fill the vacuum of the new Electoral Committee Chairman Comrade Gilpin Okeseisima.
4. Congress affirmed that the date of the Election be and is hereby rescheduled for 22nd and 23rd of July 2023 with the venue to be fixed by the National Electoral Committee.
5. That Peter Timothy Igbifa should not be accorded the privileges of a former President of the Ijaw Youth Council due to the atrocities he consistently committed against Ijaw People and consequently his portrait should never be seen amongst the former Presidents of the Ijaw Youth Council at the Ijaw House Yenagoa or any other Secretariat of the Ijaw Youth Council.
6. The general public should disregard any fake information with regards to any election already conducted to bring in the 9th National Executive Council of IYC as that is the clandestine move of Peter Timothy Igbifa and his few cohorts.
7. Congress unanimously agreed that Peter Timothy Igbifa and his co-travellers in this shameful quest of bringing Council to disrepute be barred indefinitely from participating in Council activities.
8. Congress humbly call on the Commissioners of Police of both Rivers and Bayelsa States to apprehend any one who parades himself as a winner of any IYC elections outside the one to be conducted on the 22nd and 23rd of July 2023.
9. Congress deeply thank the Governor General of Ijaw Nation, His Excellency Sen. Douye Diri for all his sacrifices and fatherly commitments in order to give Council a united and hitch-free election, efforts which Peter Timothy Igbifa had always deliberately laboured to frustrate.
10. Congress also thank the Honourable Commissioner for Ijaw Affairs Bayelsa State, the Special Adviser to the Bayelsa Governor on Ijaw Affairs, Past Presidents of the IYC, Elders and Leaders of the IYC for their numerous sacrifices during this all important transition period of the Council.
11. Congress also recognize and thank the delegates and other members of Council for their enormous sacrifices in order to achieve a smooth transition, while also thanking all the Aspirants for the various offices for their steadfastness and deep faith in the process.
12. Conclusively, Congress wishes everyone safe trip back to their destinations until we reconvene on the 22nd of July 2023.
Signed for and on behalf of Council
1. Comrade Saviour Olali Deputy President IYC
2. Comrade Frank Pukon National Secretary IYC
3. Comrade Obiri Ebilade
National Legal Adviser IYC
4. Rt. Hon. Bob Collins Igetei
Speaker IYC 5th Mobile Parliament
5. Hon. Irene Kaladapa Jumbo
Deputy Speaker IYC 5th Mobile Parliament
6. Prince O. Okenema
Clerk of the IYC 5th Mobile Parliament
7. Comrade Clever Inodu Chairman Central Zone IYC
8. Dr. Doubra Collins Okotete
Chairman Western Zone IYC
9. Comrade Adams Marbo Ogomugo Chairman Abuja Chapter IYC
10. Comrade Tikima Arigban
Chairman IYC Lagos Chapter
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PAP Begins Laptop Distribution as 64 Final Year and Postgraduate Scholarship Students Benefits
By Favour Bibaikefie
The Presidential Amnesty Programme (PAP), under the leadership of High Chief Dr. Dennis Otuaro, has commenced the distribution of free laptops to 64 beneficiaries of its scholarship initiative. These recipients include both final-year and postgraduate students enrolled in various partner universities across Nigeria, Penglobal reported.
This first phase of the distribution took place on Friday, April 4, and Monday, April 7, with 25 students from Nile University and 39 from Baze University receiving the devices. The initiative fulfills a commitment made earlier by Dr. Otuaro during his visit to institutions participating in the programme.
An official release by Mr. Igoniko Oduma, Special Assistant on Media to the PAP Administrator, detailed that the beneficiaries consist of 60 final-year undergraduates, one PhD candidate, and three master’s degree students.
During the presentations, which were conducted on behalf of Dr. Otuaro by the PAP’s Acting Head of Administration, Ebikpolade Zorab, and the Administrator’s Secretary, Ebimene Jackson, the importance of the laptops was highlighted. Otuaro emphasized the relevance of these tools in supporting students as they prepare to complete their academic projects, theses, and dissertations.
In his message, Dr. Otuaro urged the scholars “to make good use of the laptops and justify the objective behind the gesture,” adding that the move was part of his promise made earlier this year during his engagement with scholarship recipients. He reaffirmed his administration’s dedication to strengthening human capital development in the Niger Delta while fostering lasting peace, security, and regional progress.
He also extended his gratitude to President Bola Ahmed Tinubu for supporting the PAP’s initiatives under the Renewed Hope Agenda, particularly in the areas of education, vocational training, and empowerment.
Speaking earlier, the Head of Education at PAP, Dr. Charles Ariye, disclosed that it had been six years since scholarship students last received laptops. He emphasized the importance of improving the digital skills of beneficiaries to meet modern academic and professional demands.
Meanwhile, during courtesy visits by PAP officials, the Registrar of Nile University, David Olowola, and Professor Abiodun Adeniyi, Registrar of Baze University, praised the PAP for the laptop distribution, which they said would significantly support the academic development of the students. They also reiterated their institutions’ commitment to ongoing collaboration with PAP to nurture skilled manpower for national progress.
Several student beneficiaries, including Eperetun Gboroteiye (Nile), Pedro Timotubo (Baze), Oyinlayefa Ogiriki, Mina Ikiba, Friday Dunu, and Martha Tuwabere, expressed heartfelt appreciation for the laptops. They acknowledged the devices would greatly enhance their ability to complete their academic work effectively.
By Divine Perezide
Ogulagha Community is set to witness a grand and memorable event as Comr. Bright Guwor and his executive team prepare for their official swearing-in ceremony o April 4th, 2025.
The highly anticipated occasion will be chaired by Dr. Julius Takekme, the Executive Chairman of Burutu Local Government Council. HRM, Elder, Capt., Dr. Joseph I. Timiyan Jp, PhD., Torububou-1, Agbonu, the Ibezenawei of Ogulagha Kingdom, will be the Royal Father of the Day. Chief Princess Caroline Ene, the Bolou-ere of Ogulagha Kingdom, will be the Mother of the Day.
Prominent dignitaries are expected to grace the ceremony as Special Guests of Honour. Amongst them are Rt. Hon. Julius Gbabujor Pondi, Member representing Burutu Federal Constituency and House Committee Chairman on Environment;Rt. Hon. Emomotimi Dennis Guwor, Speaker of Delta State House of Assembly; High Chief Tunde Smooth, the Bolouwei of Niger Delta; Hon. Peter Forteta, former Delta State House of Assembly Member; Chief Emmanuel Amgbaduba, PDP Chairman, Delta South Senatorial District; Hon. Godknows Angele, Delta State Commissioner for Housing; Hon. Alapala Ebitonmo, Member representing Burutu-1 Constituency and Minority Whip, Delta State House of Assembly; Hon. Chief Peres Oloye, Member representing Burutu South in the Delta State House of Assembly.
The event is scheduled to take place at the Ogulagha Community Secretariat at 10 am, followed by a reception at Ekpebiwei Primary School field.
Adding to the festivities, renowned Ijaw music maestro, Prince Abraham, will perform live to entertain guests throughout the night.
The swearing-in ceremony promises to be a vibrant and joyous occasion, bringing together sons and daughters of Ogulagha Community, Kingdom, and friends, well-wishers, political associates, and the general public. All are warmly invited to partake in the his exciting celebration, which is expected to be an unforgettable experience.
By Divine Perezide
In a dedicated effort to promote education and empower children in the creeks, the Destiny Educational Foundation has provided 105 free JAMB forms to students from Alabini communities (Ekeremor Constituency 3). This initiative is generously sponsored by Hon. Selekebina Saboh, a former Chairman of Ekeremor LGA, renowned philanthropist, and business mogul.
The Destiny Educational Foundation is committed to advocating for quality education and ensuring that children in riverine areas have access to academic opportunities. By providing this support, the foundation aims to ease the financial burden on students and encourage higher educational attainment.
To facilitate the registration process, the free JAMB form registration will take place in Yenagoa and Warri, strategically chosen to reduce transportation costs for beneficiaries.
Speaking on behalf of the foundation and all beneficiaries, Comr. Destiny Oweilayefa Semi, the CEO of Destiny Educational Foundation, expressed heartfelt appreciation to Hon. Selekebina Saboh for his generous contributions towards education and community development. He emphasized that such initiatives play a crucial role in shaping the future of young learners and fostering societal growth.
This initiative underscores the foundation’s unwavering commitment to educational advancement, ensuring that students from underserved communities have the resources they need to succeed.