Niger Delta

Uduaghan Apologises To Delta Children

Published

14 years ago

May 29, 2012

Governor Emmanuel Uduaghan of Delta State has on behalf of the past and present leaders, apologised to children on the inability of the leaders to address their needs.

At a thanks giving service to mark the Children’s Day celebration on Sunday in Asaba, Uduaghan said that most of the present challenges, especially that of electricity supply would soon be addressed.

He assured the children that the federal and the state governments were putting structures on ground to guarantee their future.

The governor said that the Delta Government had embarked on the renovations and reconstructions of schools in order to enhance competitiveness in the public education sector.

Uduaghan, while urging the children to take care of government facilities in the schools, charged them to shun all vices, especially cultism, which had permeated the secondary schools in the country.

He warned that any child caught in the act of cultism, both the child and his parents would be punished according to the laws and called for prayers for the children and country, so that they would grow up to be better Nigerians.

Earlier, the children had called on parents, governments at all levels and all stakeholders charged with bringing up children to inculcate in them the culture of peace and security.

In Ogun, Gov. Ibikunle Amosun on Sunday distributed schools bags to all primary and secondary schools in the state, as part of the activities to mark the Children’s Day.

Meanwhile, the Delta State Ministry for Women Affairs has released 35 children for adoption between January and December 2011.

The Commissioner, Chief Betty Efekodha said in Asaba that the ministry had received 110 applications for adoption during the period.

Efekodha said that “scouting letters” had been issued to the prospective adoption parents.

She said that in 2007, the ministry had also released 28 children for adoption and another set of 18 children in 2008.

The commissioner said a Modern Children’s Home for abandoned and lost children would soon be inaugurated by the state government.

“Efforts are also being made towards re-unite the lost and abandoned children with their families; there are currently 10 of such children in the home’’, She added.

She said that the ministry in the last three years had organised annual holiday camp programme for children in Junior Secondary Schools in the state.

The commissioner said that the children were taught various skills including computer appreciation with a view to promoting skills in Information and Communication Technology (ICT) among secondary school students in the state.

Niger Delta

Otu Recommits To Support For Navy

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4 days ago

March 23, 2026

The Tide

Cross River State Governor, Bassey Otu, has said his administration will continue to collaborate with the navy for effective protection of the waterways.

Otu stated this when the Commandant, Nigeria Navy Ship (NNS) Victory, Commodore Shuaib Ahmed, visited him in Calabar.

The Governor described the visit as critical to consolidating the partnership between Cross River State and the navy.

“Peace and stability remain non-negotiable prerequisites for the progress of the state.

“So, this visit reaffirms our shared resolve to keep the state safe and secured through sustained collaboration,” he said.

Otu stated that security remained the foundation for meaningful development in every society.

“No society prospers in the midst of insecurity. As a state, our development vision depends on peace, order and collective vigilance,” he said.

The Governor commended the Navy for the level of professionalism being exuded by its personnel in the discharge of their duties.

He said the Navy’s efforts had hugely boosted investor confidence and strengthened the state’s economic environment.

The Governor assured the Navy of the state government’s continued support towards enhanced operation.

Earlier, Ahmed explained that the visit followed the military tradition of familiarizing with authorities upon assumption of duties.

He stated that it was crucial to align naval operations with the strategic priorities of the state government.

The naval chief thanked the state government for its support to the force, saying, “your support has helped us immensely in achieving targets”

The Commandant further said there was need to strengthen infrastructure and communication systems in order to address evolving security challenges.

“Operationalising key naval facilities will improve our capacity to tackle maritime crimes.

“The Navy is committed to supporting the state in ensuring the safety and security of the waterways.

“We shall continue to promote peace while enabling the residents to carry out their lawful activities without fear,” he said.

Niger Delta

Community Praises Diri, Ogbuku On Projects Execution … Prioritises Security, Dev

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4 days ago

March 23, 2026

The Tide

The Agbura Community of Yenagoa Local Government Area, Bayelsa State, has again lauded the State Governor, Senator Douye Diri, and the Managing-Director and Chief Executive Officer of the Niger Delta Development Commission (NDDC), Dr. Samuel Ogbuku, over infrastructure projects executed in the community.

Speaking with newsmen midweek in Yenagoa, its Chairman, Community Development Committee, Mr. Tribunal Egba, hailed the Governor for the successful completion of the abandoned Oxbow lake-Agbura Road project and others within the Community.

He also eulogized the NDDC MD for the construction of new lodge in the community for serving Corps members as well as plans to execute other projects.

Mr. Egba added that the completion of the Oxbow Lake-Agbura Road has given the community facelift, while also pleading with the government and the interventionist agency to award shore protection contract in the community to save it from the perennial floodings experienced in the fast urbanizing town.

Similarly, the community’s leadership has given assurances that it will continue to give priority to development and security of lives and property.

The CDC helmsman promised to strengthen the existing community vigilante group, while also stressing that the age-long synergy between the community and security agencies would be improved upon to get rid of crime and criminalities in the area.

“As a community, we’re so thankful to Governor Diri for constructing the abandoned Oxbow Lake-Agbura Road project. We’re also glad with the level of infrastructural development ongoing in other parts of the state, courtesy of the Diri-led administration.

“We also like to laud the MD/CEO, NDDC, Dr. Samuel Ogbuku for the construction of a befitting Corpers lodge for Corps members serving in this community.

“Our priority as a community now is to protect these infrastructure projects. We’ll continue to work in synergy with all security agencies to make sure there’s peace and development”, the CDC leadership said.

By: Ariwera Ibibo-Howells, Yenagoa

Niger Delta

Delta Shocked Over Death Of Chief Protocol Officer

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4 days ago

March 23, 2026

The Tide

Delta State Government has expressed deep sadness over the sudden death of Mr. Sunny Kotor, Senior Special Assistant on Protocol to the State Government.

Kotor, a renowned Master of Ceremony at state functions, reportedly slumped and passed away last Friday.

In a statement signed by the Delta State Commissioner for Special Duties, Dr. Ifeanyi Osuoza, in Warri on Saturday, his passing was described as “a profound loss; not only to his family, but to the Government and people of Delta State who benefited immensely from his professionalism, composure, and unmistakable presence at official engagements.

“He brought dignity, structure, and excellence to every function he handled, leaving behind a standard that will be difficult to forget,” the statement added.

The Commissioner noted that “every passing is indeed a sobering reminder of how fragile and fleeting life can be,” extending heartfelt condolences to Kotor’s family, colleagues, and all who had the privilege of working with him.

The statement prayed that God would grant them the strength to bear the irreparable loss.