Connect with us

Niger Delta

NDDC Tasks Women On Peace, Stability

Published

on

The Niger Delta Develop
ment Commission (NDDC), has tasked women to take up the role of maintaining peace and stability in the oil-rich region.
Managing Director of NDDC, Mr. Bassey Dan-Abia, who gave this charge during a one-day sensitisation workshop with the theme: ‘Women as ambassadors of peace and development in the Niger Delta region’, said women have the capacity to drive sustainable socio-economic development of the region.
Dan-Abia, who was represented at the workshop held in Calabar by the Cross River State representative in the NDDC board, Mr. Paul Adah, said women are key stakeholders in sustaining the peace in the region.
He said, “NDDC sees women as major stakeholders with great potentials of not just creating but sustaining the much needed peace for the development of the Niger Delta.
“The commission is determined to strengthen the capacity of women to create wealth and promote peace, thereby creating a conducive and secure atmosphere for the development of the region.”
He said before now, the commission had worked with women in the region and conducted awareness campaign on breast and cervical cancer.
Dan-Abia also disclosed that the commission had also facilitated partnership with Shell Petroleum Development Company to empower 2000 rural women and young girls with various skills.
“We intend to carry out awareness campaign to discourage child trafficking and violence against women and further equip them with other skills through career and entrepreneurial fairs,” he assured.
In his address, the Cross River State representative in the board, said without peace it would be impossible for the region to produce oil, adding that this would have adverse effect on the people and the country’s economy.
Adah commended Governor Liyel Imoke for ensuring peace in Cross River State through various initiatives.
He said, “Cross River is a model state because Governor Liyel Imoke has consistently worked for peace through various outreach and programmes with a view to sensitising and empowering women to perform this role effectively, peace is the panacea for growth and development of any society.”
Also speaking after the workshop, the state Director of NDDC, Mr. Frank Isaiah, said the workshop was organised because the commission had recognised that women were an integral agent for the sustenance of peace in the region.
He disclosed that over 100 women benefited from the sensitization workshop, assuring that the participants would  further pass on the campaign in the rural areas.

Youth President of Kpean Association, Mr. Petaba Donalolson (right) decorating Menebua Kenwigbana III, HRH Mene Barile D. Yornah with wrapper during the funeral service in honour of Late Elder Ezekiel Deebom Yornah, recently. Photo: Chris Monyanaga

Youth President of Kpean Association, Mr. Petaba Donalolson (right) decorating Menebua Kenwigbana III, HRH Mene Barile D. Yornah with wrapper during the funeral service in honour of Late Elder Ezekiel Deebom Yornah, recently. Photo: Chris Monyanaga

Continue Reading

Niger Delta

Edo CP Vows Justice For Slain NSCDC Operatives

Published

on

The Commissioner of Police in Edo State, Mr. Monday Agbonika, has vowed to hunt down and bring to justice those behind the killing of eight NSCDC operatives in the State.
Agbonika gave the assurance on Tuesday during an on-the-spot assessment of the attack scene, which also involved the abduction of a Chinese national.
Describing the incident as “a dastardly act that will not go unpunished”, the Commissioner expressed condolences to the Edo State Command of the NSCDC.
He paid tribute to the fallen operatives, describing them as “gallant personnel who paid the ultimate price in the line of duty.”
“We stand in solidarity with the NSCDC in this grief. Their sacrifice will not be in vain, and Edo people should expect justice”, Agbonika said.
In a separate meeting with Chinese community members at BUA Cement, Okpella, the police chief assured that efforts were ongoing to rescue the abducted expatriate alive.
“Our men are on the ground, and operations have been intensified. We are determined to rescue the kidnapped victim and prevent further incidents in the area”, he said.
Agbonika appealed for calm among residents, urging cooperation through timely and credible intelligence to aid ongoing security operations.
“Security is a collective responsibility. We call on residents to support us with information. Together, we will defeat criminals threatening Edo’s peace”, he added.
He reaffirmed the command’s commitment to protecting lives and properties, stressing that it would not relent until the attackers were arrested and justice delivered.
The Tide’s source reports that the Okpella attack occurred on Friday.
Continue Reading

Niger Delta

Police Nab Suspected Illicit Drugs Dealer In Delta

Published

on

The Police Command in Delta State has arrested a suspected female illicit drugs dealer in Ughelli North Local Government Area of the state.
The command’s Spokesman, SP Bright Edafe, disclosed this in a statement made available to newsmen in Warri on Wednesday.
Edafe said the suspect was nabbed alongside her three apprentices on August 29 by the police operatives attached to the Ughelli Area Command.
He said the operatives carried out the raid following credible information on the activities of some individuals that indulged in the sale of illicit drugs within Afisere/Ughelli town.
“The operatives trailed and arrested a drug baron who operates a chemist store in Afisere Community alongside three of her apprentices.
“The suspect led the operatives to her house at Afisere and a search warrant was executed.
“Exhibits recovered from the suspects included: 355 bottles of CSC codeine, 57 rolls of 50MG tramadol capsules, 335 rolls of 100mg tramadol capsules.
“Others were: 33 rolls of 200mg super royal, seven backwoods, 540 sachets of swinol capsules and 16 cups of Canadian liquid cannabis”, he said.
The police spokesman said investigation further revealed that the suspect was a major dealer in illicit drugs in Ughelli and its environs.
Edafe added that investigation in the matter was ongoing.
Continue Reading

Niger Delta

C’River Assembly extends Bekwarra LG Chairman’s Suspension By 3 Months

Published

on

The Cross River State House of Assembly has extended the suspension of the Bekwarra Council Chairman, Ms. Theresa Ushie, to 90 days.
Speaker of the Assembly, Mr. Elvert Ayambem, made the remark on Wednesday during plenary.
The Tide’s source recalls that Ushie was suspended on June 10 for three months on allegations of corruption, misconduct and abuse of power.
The suspension followed a petition from the Bekwarra Local Government Legislative Council, signed by eight of its members, who also attempted to impeach her.
Ayambem explained that the extension was to allow the House Committee on Judiciary, Public Service Matters, Public Petitions and Conflict Resolution more time to investigate the petition written against the chairman by the Bekwarra Legislature.
The House had earlier deliberated on a motion calling for the extension of the office of the LGA Acting Chairman, Mr. Egbung Obama, before agreeing to extend Ushie’s suspension.
In his remarks, Chairman of the Investigative Committee and member, representing Abi State Constituency, Mr. Davies Etta, said the committee needed more time to carry out a thorough investigation.
Ushie was elected as Bekwarra Local Government Council Chairman and sworn-in in November 2024.
Continue Reading

Trending