Sapele NUJ Pays Courtesy Visit To New DPO

On Monday 26 October 2026, the Sapele Correspondent Chapel of the Nigeria Union of Journalist(NUJ), led by her Chairman, Comrade Nelson Obukohwo Agbajor,  Pays a courtesy visit to the New Divisional Police Officer(DPO) to Sapele, CSP  Azees Nuhu as partners in the fight against crime and its vices in the society, and to formally welcome him to Sapele, to facilitate with him on his new posting and to lay the foundation for a robust Police-Media partnership. 

Comrade Agbajor in a welcome speech told the new DPO that Sapele need an experience Super Cop because of her bustling business environment, growing population, Youth restiveness, Cult related challenges and a melting point of different cultures and interest. 

Agbajor said Sapele needs a Policeman who understands both Kinetic snd non-kinetic approach to policing. 

CSP Azees Nuhu receives the Sapele media Correspondent warmly to his office, thanking them for the honour of the visit, stating that he cannot succeed without the backing of the media. 

Nuhu said he sees the press as partners in progress, emphasizing that in this 21st century,  policing is not just about guns and uniform alone, it is about information management, public trust and collaboration. 

" I need you to help me police Sapele better" - CSP Nuhu said. 

Nuhu added that his operational style is anchored on proactive policing, intelligence gathering, Community partnership and respect for human rights. 

He said a Policeman must be both feared by Criminals and loved by law abiding citizens. 

Responding to the speech of the DPO, the Chapel Chairman, Comrade Nelson Agbajor  thanked CSP Nuhu for the warm reception and assured him of the Chapel's readiness to support him with objective, balance and developmental reporting. 

Agbajor noted that the media in Sapele had always been partners with the Police in fighting crime through timely reportage. 

Agbajor however appeal to CSP Nuhu to operate an open door policy, prompt response to inquiries and regular interface with Journalist especially in times of crisis and sensitive incidents. 

The Chapel Chairman pointed out that the job of the journalist is not to fight the Police but to help the Police succeed in the interest of the public. 

" We will not publish sensational falsehood to tarnish the Police, but we will also not cover up wrong doings. We believe in responsible Journalism that promote peace"  -- Agbajor said. 

The Chairman of Sapele Correspondent Chapel of the NUJ,  drew the attention of the new DPO to some grey areas that had stained Police-Media relationship in the past, these areas includes harassment of journalist on duty, delay in accessing information from the police and the need of protection for journalist, covering crime scenes, and expressed optimism that CSP Nuhu's experience will help in addressing these grey areas going forward. 

The courtesy visit ended with a group photograph with CSP Nuhu, exchange of contacts and a joint commitment to make Sapele safer and more secured.

Okpe Day, Okpe Youths Celebrate Cultural Heritage,As Chief Pemu,Hon.Asagba Charges Them To Preserve Language.

Hon.kelvin kogoro,Head of Assembly Candidate and Hon.Hero Asaba Youth leader and former House of Assembly Candidate.

Okpe sons and  daughters, home and abroad, converged in a colourful celebration of culture and unity as they marked a special cultural get-together aimed at fostering oneness in Okpe Kingdom.

The event, organized by youth leader and former House of Assembly candidate, Hon. Hero Asagba*, brought together youths, men and women who wined, dined and celebrated the rich heritage of the Okpe people.

Hon. Festus Pemu Addressing the Okpe Community during the event 

Speaking at the event, Hon. Asagba said his motivation was to revive the culture and rebuild the bond of unity among Okpe people.

Asagba said the  culture is our identity, adding that this the 5th year of the programme because they wanted their people to remember who they  are. 

Some Dignarites during the Okpe day celebration.

He recalled that many years ago, moonlight stories, festivals and communal living united them , urging them to bring that spirit back.

Asagba said Okpe Kingdom is blessed , noting that when they  stand together as one, no challenge can break them just as he say they would do more to unite their  youths and promote our culture.

He thanked all sons and daughters of Okpe who honoured the invitation and assured that the programme will be sustained.

In his remarks as Chairman of the occasion, Chief Pemu commended Hon. Asagba and his team for the initiative, describing it as timely and unifying.

He charged Okpe people to be proud of their mother tongue and ensure it does not go into extinction.

"I'm calling on everyone of us to take our language seriously, don't be ashamed of your language. English is not our language, we can always learn that in schools, we should take our language seriously and also teach our children," he stressed.

Chief Pemu added that the progress of Okpe is in the hands of its people and urged all to support Hon. Asagba's vision for a united and progressive Okpe Kingdom. 

Other prominent attendees are Hon, Ejiro Jamani former Commissioner for Environment Okakuro Fetus Pemu, Hon, Kelvin Kogoro, Hon, Hero Asagba, Youth leader and former House of Assembly Candidate,Hon, Churchill Ayomanor Chairman of Sapele Okpe Community among others.

Hon, Kelvin Kogoro House of Assembly Candidate and Hon Hero Asagba Youth leader and former House of Assembly Candidate

Chief Festus Pemu the Chairman of the event 

Okpe sons with the  youth leader Hon. Hero Asagba at the event

SAPELE CITY MARATHON: Dafinone, Esiso, At The Fore As Abeke Host 2ND Edition Of "Walk For Life".

As part of activity to celebrate Nigeria's 66th Independent day, Hon Bright Afure Abeke, Executive Chairman, Sapele local government Area, hosted the 2nd Edition of Sapele City Marathon, tagged " Walk for Life" with Senator Ede Dafinone and Bar. Kingsley Esiso leading the walk.

The walk started at Sapele main Stadium to Songhai Amukpe and back to the Sapele local government Secretariat where the rounding up ceremony took place. 

On the Marathon, those that came out First to Third positions  were given cash gifts as price. 

Senator Ede Dafinone, speaking with Journalist at the occasion commended the Sapele local government Chairman for the Marathon, stating that health is wealth and regular exercise is essential for everyone and should not be a once a year thing. 

Ejiro ijamani also speaking, said the walk is for President Tinubu, Governor Oborevwori, for Hon. Bright Abeke and for all candidates of the All Progressive Congress( APC) seeking office in the 2027 general election.

Mr. Happy Overah, the Clark of the Legislative Arm, Sapele local government Council said the Marathon was a huge success with no ugly incident. 

Happy said it was an avenue to also showcase the APC and canvass for the various candidates of the APC for the forth coming general election come 2027.

The person that came 1st in the Marathon, from Plateau State was given N500,000 cash price and he commended the local government council for initiative and described it as an encouragement for youths to shun social vices and embrace sporting activities to better their lives.