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PANDEF Felicitates Engr. Matthew Tonlagha on 50th Birthday, Book Presentation
By Divine Perezide
The Pan Niger Delta Forum (PANDEF) has congratulated the Chief Executive Officer of Maton Engineering Nigeria Limited, Engr. Matthew Tonlagha, on the occasion of his 50th birthday and public presentation of his book.
In a congratulatory letter dated January 23, 2026, and signed by the National Chairman of PANDEF, Amb. (Dr.) Godknows Boladei Igali, the organisation acknowledged the invitation extended to its leadership and conveyed its goodwill to the celebrant.
According to the letter, PANDEF stated: “I acknowledge receipt of the invitation extended to me and the National Executives of Pan Niger Delta Forum (PANDEF), and convey our warm felicitations on the auspicious occasion of your 50th birthday celebration and Public Presentation of your Book; which happy event comes up on Sunday, February 8, 2026.”
The forum described the milestone as a remarkable journey marked by divine grace and preservation.
“This indeed is no ordinary feat, but the story of God’s unblemished love, grace and faithfulness that has brought you thus far in good health and soundness of mind,” the letter read.
The leadership of PANDEF further expressed gratitude to God for the life of the engineering executive, noting: “We are grateful to God for guarding you so jealously, and preserving your life through thick and thin. We praise His exalted name for He has done great things and it is marvelous in our eyes.”
In its message of goodwill and prayers for the celebrant, the forum said: “Our prayer therefore, is that the Lord Almighty continue to bless and increase you in all things, and may the years to come usher you into greater horizons beyond the imaginations of men; from strength to strength and successes heaped on successes.”
Reaffirming its congratulations on the Golden Jubilee of the Maton Engineering boss, PANDEF added: “Once again, we congratulate you on this special occasion of your Golden Jubilee.”
The letter also cited a biblical passage in encouragement of the celebrant, stating: “Being confident of this very thing, that He who has begun a good work in you will complete it until the day of Jesus Christ” (Philippians 1:6).
The statement concluded by assuring the celebrant of its continued goodwill and presence at the event, saying: “Please accept the assurances of our very true regards even as we look forward to celebrating with you.”
Engr. Matthew Tonlagha is the Chief Executive Officer of Maton Engineering Nigeria Limited and Vice Chairman of Tantita Security Services Nigeria Limited, both based in Warri, Delta State.
By Charity Ebi
The families of Ikileware of Odimodi Town and Peregede of Endoro Town, both in Burutu Local Government Area of Delta State, have announced the passing of their beloved patriarch, Late Papa Kiritamarau Robert Desikoro, who died at the age of 93.
In an obituary statement jointly signed by Timi Kritamarau for the children and Elder J.O. Ikiere for the family, which described the deceased was a devoted father, grandfather, brother and uncle whose life was marked by dedication to God.
“With total submission to the will of Almighty God, the families of Ikileware of Odimodi Town and Peregede of Ndoro Town both in Burutu Local Government Area, Delta State announce the passing away of our beloved son, father, grandfather, brother and uncle, Kiritamarau Robert Desikoro.” He is survived by four children and ten grandchildren.
According to the funeral programme released by the family, activities will commence on Wednesday, March 25, 2026, with a Service of Songs scheduled for 4 p.m. at his residence located at No. 6B Suleya Street, DSC Steel Town 1, Ovwian-Aladja, in Udu Local Government Area of Delta State.
The funeral rites will continue on Friday, March 27, 2026, when the body will depart Ame Mortuary, Avenue Estate, at 8 a.m. for Odimodi Town in Burutu Local Government Area. This will be followed by a lying-in-state at the family compound at 12 noon, interment and entertainment of guests will follow immediately and continue till dawn, as Chief Alex Owei Ebikonbogha supply music.
By Divine Perezide
The families of Onitsha Iyalagha of Seighabina Quarters and Zeibiri Aluku of Bomuzuwei Quarters in Odimodi Town, Burutu Local Government Area of Delta State, have announced the burial arrangements for their matriarch, Mrs. Ayenuwa Onitsha Iyalagha (Nee Aluku), who passed on at the age of 100.
According to the funeral announcement jointly signed by Dr. P.E.E. Aluku for the family and Elder Simeon T.O. Iyalagha for the children, the revered centenarian, who was a devoted mother and grandmother, and great-grandmother, “slept in the Lord on the 22nd Nov. 2025.” She is survived by a sister, eight children, 32 grandchildren and 12 great-grandchildren.
The funeral activities in honour of the late matriarch will begin on Wednesday, April 1, 2026, with a Service of Songs by 4pm at her husband’s compound, Seighabina Quarters, Odimodi Town, Burutu Local Government Area.
Mama’s remains will depart Ame Specialist Hospital’s Mortuary, Okumagba Avenue, Warri, by 8am on Friday, April 3, 2026, for her husband’s compound in Odimodi Town for brief funeral rites, before onward movement to her father’s compound at Bomuzuwei Quarters by 4:30pm, for lying in state and an all-night wake keep, followed by entertainment of guests and in-law greetings, as Prince Abraham Donokoromo, the Numu Pere of Isaba Kingdom supply music through the night.
Interment will follow on Saturday, April 4, 2026, by 8:30am at her father’s compound in Bomuzuwei Quarters.
Activities marking mama Ayenuwa’s transition will conclude on Sunday, April 5, 2026, with an Outing and Thanksgiving Service at Assemblies of God Church, Odimodi Town.
By Charity Ebi
A former Leader of the Burutu Legislative House, Rt. Hon. (Chief) Joseph A. Aubeze, has extended warm congratulations to Chief Prince Emmanuel Amgbaduba following his successful election as Chairman of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in the Delta South Senatorial District.
In a congratulatory message made available to IduwiniVoice news desk, Aubeze commended Amgbaduba for his longstanding commitment to grassroots mobilisation and his contributions to the political development of the district.
The former Leader of Burutu Legislative House described the APC chieftain as a consistent political figure whose dedication to party organisation and community engagement has earned him widespread respect across Delta South.
Aubeze expressed confidence that the new chairman would deploy his wealth of experience to strengthen the party and promote political inclusion in the district.
In the statement, he said:
“CONGRATULATORY MESSAGE.”
“Congratulations to Chief Prince Emmanuel Amgbaduba on your successful election as Chairman, All Progressives Congress (APC), Delta South Senatorial District.
“You’ve been a very consistent and dedicated grassroot mobilizer, whose footprints dots the sand of our politucal history.
“It is my firm belief that you’ll use your new position to influence more development and empower many of our people politically.
“May God Almighty continue to bless and promote you, Oziko!”*
Chief Alubeze and many within the party believe that Amgbaduba’s emergence as chairman could further strengthen the organisational structure of the APC in Delta South ahead of future political engagements.