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.

Ede Dafinone Pays Consultation Visit To APC Sapele Local Government Area

The Senator representing Delta Central Senatorial district , Sen. Ede Dafinone, on Sunday 13 September, 2026 pays a consultation visit to the APC, Sapele local government area ahead of the 2027 general elections. 

Welcoming the Senator and his entourage, Hon. Francis Ikpigben, Chairman APC, Sapele local government area thanked the delegation of Senator Ede Dafinone led by Chief Paulinus Akpeki for the consultation visit and reaffirms support for re-election of Senator Ede Dafinone to the Red Chamber as well as other Candidates, ahead of the 2027 general election. 

Chief Paulinus Akpeki, the Ugo of Okpe Kingdom and leader of the delegation, commended Ede Dafinone for his performance in the Senate, urging the mammoth crowd that gathered to receive Senator Ede Dafinone and all others to Sapele local government area, to return Ede and others to office come 2027.

Akpeki also called on all to vote massively for President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, Governor Sheriff Oborevwori, Hon. Ramson Onayake for the Federal House of Representative, Perkins Umukoro for Delta State House of Assembly Constituency 1 and Hon. Ejiro Jamani For Sapele Counstituency 2, while thanking party faithfuls for their impressive turnout and continued commitment. 

Akpeki commended the reforms of President Bola Tinubu, describing them as visible, bold and commendation, stating that the president's reforms are actions that are long overdue to put the country in the right direction. He expressed his optimism that the Country is already experiencing better days, as the best is yet to come.

Senator Ede Dafinone, speaking at the occasion appealed to the good people of Sapele to support his re-election to office as his Constituency and empowerment projects speaks volumes of his achievement so far.

Ede equally solicits support for other candidates for House of representative, House of Assembly in Sapele Constituency 1 and 2, the governorship of the State and that of the Presidency, assuring them of greater democratic dividends when elected.

Sen.Dafinone appeal to the people of Delta Central to remain united in the support of all APC candidates for  more prosperous Delta Central Senatoral district and urged party faithfuls to remain strategic, focused and committed.

Others that spoke during the occassion, were Hon. Ramson Onoyake, Hon. Perkins Umukoro and Hon. Ejiro Jamani. 

They all appealed to the good people of Sapele to support their respective Candidacy, while  expressing optimism that Nigeria would experience better days ahead.

They also commended the achievements of Gov. Sheriff Oborevwori pointing out that his achievement in the 25 local government of Delta State deserves the support of the people for a second term.

Those present at the occasion, were the Chairmen of the Eight local government in Delta Central Senatorial district, Hon. Kinsley Esiso, Hon. Austin Ayemidejor, humbly represented by Hon. Felix Ayemidejor,  Chief Julius Egbedi, Hon. Eugene Inoaghan, immediate past Sapele local government Chairman,  Hon. Moses Ogodo, Commissioner for Environment, Delta State, Hon Raymond Overah, Secretary to the Sapele local government Council and others.

Sapele Local Government Chairman Marks Two Years In Office In Grand Style

The Chairman , Sapele local government Area, Okakuro Bright Afure Abeke marks his Second year in office in a grand style, highlighting developmental projects coupled with empowerment of residents, reaffirming his commitment to consolidating the gains of the past two years and delivering more development to the local government Area.

The theme of the celebration was " Two years of Unwavering Development for a Brighter Sapele".

The celebration witnessed the commissioning of an Ultra modern Motor park along Reclaimation road, Sapele, aTwo Storey building comprising of 12 fully furnished Classrooms and a permanent office Complex for the Sapele local government Education Authority (SLEA).

Over the past Two years, the local government Authority had embarked on Road construction and rehabilitation, Renovation and Modernisation of the secretariat Complex, Human Capital

development, provision of transformers and renovation of Schools. 

The Two year in office also featured the empowerment of residents from the 11 wards in Sapele local government area.

The items given to residents were: 11 Mini Transportation Buses, 11 Hair dryers, 33 Sewing Machines, 22 Grinding Machines and Medical equipments for Health Centres in the local government Area. 

This is the phase 2 of the empowerment programme Of Hon. Bright Abeke. 

Also, over 300 residents were given N100,000 grant to aid their business and livelihood in line with the MORE Agenda of the state Governor, RT. Hon. Sheriff Oborevwori.

During the period of the Two years in office, Abeke provided security gadgets to all security personnel in Sapele to aid their coordination within the local government area and sustained regular security meetings with all security agencies, maintaining A Zero tolerance approach to Crime and Criminality. 

The Council equally provided a face lift to Sapele Area Command and the Divisional Police Headquarters, ensuring a safer Sapele. 

Speaking at the occasion, Abeke reaffirmed his commitment to consolidation of  Gains of The past two years and delivering more development to the local government., pointing out that the programme of his administration are designed to complement the Renewed Hope agenda of President Bola Tinubu and the MORE Agenda of Governor Sheriff Oborevwori, noting that governance must directly improve the lives of the people . 

Abeke urged beneficiaries to make good use of the items and grants  given, as his government remained committed to working with the people, to build a stronger, better and brighter Sapele for all. 

Also speaking with the press, the Secretary to the Local government, Hon. Raymond Overah, described the anniversary as unique and a huge success. 

Overah commended his Boss, the Council Chairman for the developmental strides in his Two years in office and urged beneficiaries not to sell items provided but rather, use it to better their livelihood and contribute positively to the economic growth of Sapele local government Area. 

Executive Assistant to the Delta State Governor on Peace and Conflict resolution, Olorogun Benson Okorodudu commended Abeke on his achievement in office for the past Two years stating that the  People of Sapele are pleased with his administration's performance and are looking forward to his promise of road reconstruction and rehabilitation that will address the issues of pot holes across part of the local government area. 

Some beneficiaries of the larges of the anniversary programme that spoke with journalist, promised to make good use of the items and grants provided as they all expressed thanks to the local government Chairman, Hon. Bright Abeke for deeming it fit to honour them with the items made available for the celebration.

NUJ Sapele Chapel,Pays Courtesy Visit To New DPO

The Nigerian Union of Journalist( NUJ) Sapele Chapel, today pays  courtesy visit to the New Divisional Officer( DPO) at the Sapele Police Divisional Office. 

The NUJ Sapele Chapel, was led by the Chapel Chairman,  Comrade Nelson Agbajor. 

In an opening  address, Comrade Agbajor  welcomed the Divisional Police Officer, CSP Nosakhare Omo-Uwuigbe to Sapele, stressing the need for a cordial relationship between the Police Force and the media. 

Agbajor emphasized that the media expects the Police force to maintain professionalism as well as discipline, stating that the media is ever ready to work with all security operatives in Sapele. 

Responding, CSP Nosakhare,  appreciate the visit of NUJ Sapele Chapel to his office and pointed out that he expects Journalist to verify stories  before publication especially those that have todo with security issues, as the Fourth estate of the realm.

He said before coming to sapele, he had served as Commander of the Rapid Response Squad of the Police Force.

Nosakhare urged Journalist to see the Police force as partners in promoting security in the society as they informed the public of happenings in the society through their publications.

SAPELE OKPE COMMUNITY ELECTION: Cyril Ogodo Celebrates Victory

 Chief Cyril Abeye Ogodo celebrated victory in the Chairmanship position of the Sapele Okpe Community election as attested by Lt. Col Babuba Abeke. 

Speaking with the press, Chief Cyril Abeye Ogodo thanked God for the electoral Victory and promised good leadership and extend thanks to Sen. Ede Dafinone for the peaceful conduct of the election.

When asked while he was so calm during the election process, he said he is so confident of winning as he got the blessings of the 4 quarters of Sapele Okpe Community during his consultation meetings before the election, so there was no cause for alarm.

Chief Cyril  Ogodo also expressed gratitude to members of the Sapele Okpe Community for the confidence they reposed in him through the ballot. He described the electoral process as free, fair, credible, and peaceful, noting that the outcome reflected the collective will of the people. According to him, the election marks the beginning of a new chapter of inclusive leadership and sustainable development for the community.

The newly elected chairman pledged to operate an open-door administration that would accommodate all interests regardless of political differences. He assured members of the community that his leadership would be driven by transparency, accountability, and quality representation, while prioritizing initiatives that would promote peace, unity, and the overall progress of the Sapele Okpe Community.

Chief Cyril Abeye Ogodo also expressed profound appreciation to the Chairman of the Sapele Okpe Community Land Trust Association, Senator Ede Dafinone, for his commitment to ensuring the success of the election. 

Also elected during the exercise was  Hon. Churchill Ayomanor as Vice Chairman, 

Mr. Victory Abeke,  as  Secretary.

Mr. Charles Otugwor as the Community Treasurer.

Mr. Olokpa as spokesman, and others.

The election was supervised by respected community leaders, including Comrade Moses Odiete, Chief Moses Ogodo, Chief Babuba, and Chief Godfrey Dafinone, among others. Their presence and oversight contributed to the credibility and smooth conduct of the exercise, which concluded peacefully. 

Community members expressed optimism that this new executive will build on the foundation of unity and provide purposeful leadership that will advance the welfare and development of the Sapele Okpe Community.

The election that was held on Sunday July 5 at the Sapele Okpe Community Hall at Olympia in Sapele saw members of all Four quarters of the Sapele Okpe community in attendance.

Accreditation, of voters and voting went on  smoothly same with counting of ballots for other offices contested for.