WORLD CONTRACEPTION DAY: FP WILL EMPOWER WOMEN TO MAKE RIGHT CHOICES, OKOWA-- DARAMOLA.

Mrs Marilyn Okowa-Daramola, Member representing Ika North East constituency in the Delta State House of Assembly, says women should be empowered to make informed decisions about their reproductive health.

Okowa-Daramola gave the charge in her acceptance speech after being conferred with the award as "Delta Family Planning  Ambassador" by the Family planning team of the State Ministry of Health and its associates on Monday in Asaba.

She pledged her resolved to support the team to ensure the state government improves its budgetary provision  and advocacy for family planning to ensure the success of the programme in the state.

According to Okowa-Daramola, who had in the immediate past administration championed the course of women and girl child empowerment in the state, family planning is a fundamental human right not an option.

She said that would work with the partners and associates to breakdown all barriers against women and girl child with regards to family planning in the state.

She noted that family planning was a pathway to gender equality, economic stability, improved healthcare outcomes and cornerstone of a brighter and more prosperous future for Delta.

She said that the target goal was to break down the cultural barriers and stigma associated with family

planning, and ensure that every woman and girl in the state had the knowledge and resources to make informed choices about their reproductive health.

She said: "I stand before you today with immense gratitude and a deep sense of responsibility as I accept the role of Family Planning Ambassador for Delta State. 

"I want to thank the Ministry of Health and Family Planning partners and advocates, who have placed their trust in me to champion this vital cause. 

"It is an honour to be given this opportunity to further contribute to the well-being of women and girls in our dear state.

"Family planning is not just a matter of reproductive health, it is a fundamental

human right.

" It is the key to empowering women and girls to make informed choices about their bodies, their futures, and their families."

She noted the World Contraception Day which is celebrate every September 26, would serves as global reminder of the critical importance of access to family planning services.

"It is a day to celebrate choice, education, and the fundamental right of every individual to make informed decisions about their reproductive health.

"" We will work tirelessly to promote awareness, advocate for access by engaging with policymakers, healthcare providers, and community leaders to ensure that family planning services are readily available and affordable to all, regardless of their socioeconomic status.

"We shall challenge Stigmas, harmful stereotypes surrounding family planning and create safe spaces for open dialogue and provide accurate information to dispel myths.

"We shall empower women and girls with the knowledge and tools they need to make informed decisions about their

reproductive health; engage men and boys as family planning must be a collective effort," Okowa-Daramola said.

On his part, Dr Christian Tetsola, Director, Public Health, Delta Ministry of Health, who confirmed the award on Okowa-Daramola, said her role in women and girl child empowerment informed the investiture as the FP ambassador.

"We are here as part of the event to mark the veneration of the World Contraception  Day for 2023 and today we confer on Okowa-Daramola, the title of Family Planning ambassador and by extension, reproductive health ambassador.

"She has been an advocate for the girl child and reproductive issue also mainly to do with women, though men are included," he said.

Tetsola said that the ministry has outlined its programmes to mark the year's World Contraception Day with a road walk to advocate for family planning in the state capital, Asaba.

In attendance were team of experts in the reproductive and family planning units of the state ministry of health, representatives of World Health Organisation; Marie Stopes; Centre for Communication and Social Impact (CCSI), Abuja, FCT.

OTUYA CONGRATULATATES ACHOJA ON EMERGENCE AS DSHA CHAIRMAN HOUSE COMMITTEE ON SCIENCE & TECH

.         (Hon.Blessing Achoja)

Renowned Journalist cum politician Comrade Victor Otuya, has congratulated the member representing Ethiope West Constituency at the Delta State House of Assembly, Hon Blessing Achoja, on his emergence as the chairman, House Committee on  Science and Technology. 

.        (Comrade Victor Otuya)

In  a release made available to newsmen Otuya described Achoja's  appointment as well deserved.

He said the youthful political will bring his wealth of experience to bear in the oversight function of the  committee in relation to development of the ministry of science and technology in Delta State.

Otuya, prayed to God to guide and protect the politician as he  focus on the task ahead.

UDUAGHAN CONGRATULATES ENGR.MATTHEW EDEVBIE AS HE BAGS HONORARY DOCTORATE DEGREE.

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 (Engineer Matthew EDEVBIE)

The Alema of Warri Kingdom, Chief Emmanuel Oritsejolomi Uduaghan, has congratulated the Group Managing Director of Income Electrix Limited, Engineer Matthew Edevbie on the conferment of a Doctor of Science in Engineering (Honoris Causa) on him by the Michael & Cecilia Ibru University.

In a statement on Sunday, Chief Emmanuel Uduaghan who is also the Chief Executive Officer of Webster Group of Companies said the honorary doctorate degree conferred on Edevbie was evidence of his immense contribution to the development of the engineering profession and the power sector as well as human capacity development in Nigeria and across Africa.

The prominent chief said Michael & Cecilia Ibru University made the right choice by conferring the honorary doctorate degree on Engineer Edevbie.

 ‘’I am delighted that Engineer Matthew Edevbie has been honoured by the Michael & Cecilia Ibru University in this special way. This is a well-deserved award and highly commendable’’.

(Chief Emmanuel Oritsejolomi Uduaghan, The Alema Of Warri Kingdom)

Edevbie, a seasoned engineer with over 30 years’ cognate experience in various aspects of electrical engineering concept, design, procurement, construction, operations management, maintenance and consulting was given the honour at the university's 5th convocation ceremony which held on Wednesday, September 6, 2023.

Engr. Matthew Edevbie attended several prestigious professional courses and workshops including but not limited to: IESE Business School, University of Navarra, Barcelona, Harvard Business School, John. F. Kennedy School of Government, Harvard University, Massachusetts, Wharton Business School, University of Pennsylvania and Lagos Business School.

An astute administrator, people manager, Fellow of the Nigerian Society of Engineers (NSE), a Fellow of the Nigerian Institute of Management and the Nigerian Institute of Management Consultants is a registered member of the Council for the Regulation of Engineering in Nigeria (COREN) and the Nigerian Environmental Society, 

Edevbie is also an active member of Enterprise Development Services (EDS) of the Lagos Business School. He is the Founder,  GMD/ CEO of Income Electrix Group.

UDUAGHAN CONGRATULATES ENG.MATTHEW EDEVBIE AS HE BAGS HONORARY DOCTORATE DEGREE.

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(Chief Emmanuel Oritsejolomi UDUAGHAN,The Alema Of Warri Kingdom)

The Alema of Warri Kingdom, Chief Emmanuel Oritsejolomi Uduaghan, has congratulated the Group Managing Director of Income Electrix Limited, Engineer Matthew Edevbie on the conferment of a Doctor of Science in Engineering (Honoris Causa) on him by the Michael & Cecilia Ibru University.

In a statement on Sunday, Chief Emmanuel Uduaghan who is also the Chief Executive Officer of Webster Group of Companies said the honorary doctorate degree conferred on Edevbie was evidence of his immense contribution to the development of the engineering profession and the power sector as well as human capacity development in Nigeria and across Africa.

The prominent chief said Michael & Cecilia Ibru University made the right choice by conferring the honorary doctorate degree on Engineer Edevbie.

(Engineer Matthew EDEVBIE)

 ‘’I am delighted that Engineer Matthew Edevbie has been honoured by the Michael & Cecilia Ibru University in this special way. This is a well-deserved award and highly commendable’’.

Edevbie, a seasoned engineer with over 30 years’ cognate experience in various aspects of electrical engineering concept, design, procurement, construction, operations management, maintenance and consulting was given the honour at the university's 5th convocation ceremony which held on Wednesday, September 6, 2023.

Engr. Matthew Edevbie attended several prestigious professional courses and workshops including but not limited to: IESE Business School, University of Navarra, Barcelona, Harvard Business School, John. F. Kennedy School of Government, Harvard University, Massachusetts, Wharton Business School, University of Pennsylvania and Lagos Business School.

An astute administrator, people manager, Fellow of the Nigerian Society of Engineers (NSE), a Fellow of the Nigerian Institute of Management and the Nigerian Institute of Management Consultants is a registered member of the Council for the Regulation of Engineering in Nigeria (COREN) and the Nigerian Environmental Society, 

Edevbie is also an active member of Enterprise Development Services (EDS) of the Lagos Business School. He is the Founder,  GMD/ CEO of Income Electrix Group.

INOAGHAN VISIT SHELL ROAD, ASCERTAIN WORK DONE IN CURBING FLOOD.

The Executive Chairman Sapele Local government area, Hon. Eugene Okpe Inoaghan on Thursday September 7, paid a visit to Banga road, Mona school road, Community road and Powerline road within Shell road to assess level of work done to resolve flooding in the area. 

Inoaghan had earlier moved excavator, and swam buggy to clear up the affected area and open up strategic channels for water to be evecuated. 

Residents of the area poured enconium on the Chairman for swiftly responding to their cry for help against flooding as a result of block drains and canals.

Mr. Nelson Uwafia, a resident at Banga road said this action of the Chairman is commendable as they have been battling flood for years and when the rain are to come, they usually contribute money to make channels for water to move to swamp but these efforts were mostly defeated as strategic canals for water to be evacuated are blocked.

In the entourage of the Chairman were, Rt. Hon. Felix Ayemidejor, Secretary, to the local government Council, Come Ejiro Odebala and others.

DELTA DISTINGUISHED AT NBA NATIONAL CONFERENCE...AS BOZIMO, EREBE EMERGE SPECIAL SPEAKERS

(Middle is Former Attorney-General and Commissioner for Justice Delta State Mr Isaiah Bozimo and on his immediate left is Mr Omamuzo Erebe Solicitor-General/ Permanent Secretary in a group photograph with staff of the Ministry of Justice at the MKO Abiola Stadium Abuja on the occasion of the NBA 63rd annual conference.)

The 63rd Annual General Conference of the Nigerian Bar Association (NBA) has ended with the immediate past Attorney General/ Commissioner for Justice, Sir Isaiah Bozimo and the Solicitor- General/Permanent Secretary, Ministry of Justice of Delta State, Mr Omamuzo Erebe distinguished as special Speakers.

 The event, which held at Abuja, had the theme “Getting it right. Charting the course for Nigeria's Nation Building,” was declared open by Nigeria's President, Bola Ahmed Tinubu.

The Conference saw several distinguished jurists, both within and outside the Country, invited to speak as Conference Speakers.

 But in recognition of the stellar work carried out by the Delta State Government in the area of the Administration of Justice in the State, particularly in the drafting of two Executive Bills and their passage as the Administration of Criminal Justice Law 2022 and the Administration of Civil Justice Law 2022, the organisers of the Conference in an unprecedented move, invited the immediate past Delta State Attorney-General and Commissioner for Justice, Isaiah Bozimo and the Delta State Solicitor-General and Permanent Secretary of the Ministry of Justice, Omamuzo Erebe, as Conference Speakers. 

While the immediate past Attorney-General spoke on the Delta State Administration of Civil Justice Law 2022, the Solicitor-General spoke on the Administration of Criminal Justice Law 2022. 

Both jurists commended the foresight of the Delta State House of Assembly which was then led by the Governor, Elder Sheriff Oborevwori, in the speedy passage of the two Executive Bills sent to it, which ensured that Delta State now has the most modern and technologically driven Administration of Criminal and Civil Justice Laws in the Country today. 

They both stated that the two pieces of legislation were 21st-century Laws, which will radically change the face of the Justice System in the State.

The duo also stated that both Laws will ensure that access to Justice delivery in the State is enhanced. 

In their presentations, the two jurists highlighted important innovations introduced in both laws and urged other States to copy from Delta State. 

On hand to witness both presentations were members of the Nigerian Bar Association Branches in Delta State, both in the private and public bar, as well as two Judges of the State Judiciary, Hon. Justice Sunny Adolor and Hon. Justice Samuel Okeleke.

Speaking to newsmen after his paper presentation, the Solicitor-General and Permanent Secretary, Ministry of Justice, Mr. Omamuzo Erebe, stated that the invitation extended to him and the immediate past Attorney-General as Conference Speakers, was a validation of the work put in by the immediate past Attorney-General and Commissioner for Justice, Isaiah Bozimo, all State Counsel in the Ministry of Justice, Private Legal Practitioners in the State and the State Judiciary to ensure the Executive Bills were of top quality.

 He commended the leadership shown by Mr. Bozimo and urged all involved to gear up for the even harder work of implementation of both Laws in the State. 

"This is even more critical as by December 23rd 2023, the transition period for the Case Management provisions of both Laws will come to an end" 

 He said though the time was short, a concerted effort by all stakeholders will ensure that Delta State retains the first position in the Country, in the Administration of Criminal Justice Law, as adjudged by the Centre for Socio-legal Studies Abuja in 2023.

ASHIBOGWU,POISED TO REPOSITION PRIMARY EDUCATION FOR RESULTS IN DELTA

ASHIBOGWU , DETERMINED TO REPOSITION PRIMARY EDUCATION FOR RESULTS IN DELTA

BY: EMUJI MAGNUS

The Education industry is a very vast  and key sector that often plays pivotal role in driving sustainable development in any society and thus , requires individuals with determination and commitment to turn around the system to be in charge of the sector for the overall benefits of the citizenry.

The primary sub sector of the education system needs pragmatic and dynamic people in charge of the implementation of the government blue print and policies at that level.

In seeking further education and knowledge with which to be adequately equipped to proffer solutions to the myriads of issues confronting humanity and more importantly, establish a solid foundation for the sustainable means of livelihood, the importance of according premium attention to primary/basic education cannot be overemphasized.

The attainment of primary school education has remained a crucial parameter ,that determines how far one might go in the pursuit of further education be it in the secondary school or tertiary institution.

Every individual, who is working in a formal sector must have acquired a minimum primary school leaving certificate, which again underscores the importance of the primary education to every child.

To this end, any administration that has the disposition to achieve the expected result in the education sector must take holistic appraisal of the status of the primary schools and devise systematic approach towards repositioning the sector effectively.

Similarly, a government that has the interest of her people at heart must not neglect the yearnings of the people to improve primary education, especially in the area of infrastructure, needed to make teaching and learning environment conducive for the learners and also prioritise the welfare of teachers.

It is in demonstration of his administration's avowed commitment for the transformation of the education system and ensure that the MORE agenda in the education sector is holistically actualised that the Delta State Governor, Rt. Hon. Sheriff Oborevwori considered it expedient to appoint a seasoned technocrat in the field of education, grassroots politician and unassuming personality, Dr. Kingsley Nze Ashibogwu, formal lecturer at Novena University, Ogume as Commissioner for Primary Education in the State Ministry of Basic and Secondary Education .

As renowned educationist, one of the core areas of Dr. Kingsley Ashibogwu's specialisation is 'evaluation and measurement' , a critical aspect in the education profession .

Considering his intimidating background in the education sector, the choice of Dr. Kingsley Nze Ashibogwu to oversee the Primary Education arm of the Ministry of Basic and Secondary Education could be described as a round peg in a round hole. Dr. Kingsley Ashibogwu is the immediate past Commissioner for Higher Education under the administration of former Governor Ifeanyi Okowa.

The Ndokwa East  born academia and politician spent less than one year  in that administration as Commissioner for Higher Education, his imprint as reflected in success stories,  are visible with some landmark achievements. As an accomplished University teacher, his innovations and positive approach to issues contributed greatly in stabilising and driving higher education system to enviable height .

The new State Commissioner for Primary Education is very conversant with the problems confronting the education sector and knows the best approach to tackle them in line with the task of delivering Oborevwori's MORE agenda. Upon assumption of office, Dr. Ashibogwu has displayed uncommon resilience and passion to move primary education forward in the state.

Realising the place of the education sector in the success of the Oborevwori's administration, Dr. Kingsley Nze Ashibogwu has already hit the ground running, being among the first batch of Commissioners to have resumed duty a day after they were sworn in by the Governor.

He was received into the Ministry of Basic and Secondary Education by the Permanent Secretary of the Ministry, Mr. Augustine Oghoro, an astute administrator and workaholic civil servant who had continued to add values to the Ministry and the State Civil Service in general, by enriching and strengthening the capacity of the any civil servants that share working relationship with him .  A very articulate and result oriented Mr. Augustine Oghoro remains a pathfinder of the Ministry, whose efforts in ensuring that the staff of the Ministry brace up to their responsibility of service delivery is commendable.

In his maiden meeting with the Permanent Secretary and other principal officers of the Ministry (Directors) , Dr. Ashibogwu called for collective efforts in achieving the MORE agenda of the Governor and pledged to operate open door policy. He reminded the staff of the Ministry that they were all partners in progress and appealed for their cooperation and support to enable him succeed while affirming that civil servants were the engine room of the government.

The Permanent Secretary of Ministry of Basic and Secondary Education, Mr. Augustine Oghoro in his welcome address, congratulated the Commissioner on his appointment and subsequent assignment to the Ministry to be in charge of Primary Education and assured him of the support of the staff of the Ministry.

The Commissioner was later briefed on the overview of the activities of the various Departments in the Ministry including Departments of Schools, Inspectorate and Quality Assurance, Science Education, Examination and Standard, Adults and Non-Formal Education, Education Resource  Centre (ERC) ,Planning, Research and Statistics, Accounts and Finance and Administration .

Departmental briefings will not only equip the knowledge of the activities of the Ministry but would also enable him to ascertain areas that require strengthening.

As a man that believes in team work, it is expected that the Primary Education Commissioner would in days ahead engage key stakeholders in the education sector such as the Association of Primary School Heads of Nigeria (AOPSHON), the Chief Inspectors of Education (CIEs) and other entire staff of the Ministry to interface with them with a view to brainstorming on ways of moving the education sector forward .

The State AOPSHON has indicated their resolve to synergise with the Commissioner and his management team in the Ministry to uplift primary education in the state. Reacting to the appointment of Dr. Kingsley Ashibogwu as the Commissioner for Primary Education, the State Chairman of AOPSHON, Comr. Mesere Edward on behalf of the association expressed joy in his appointment. Comr. Mesere in a Congratulatory message published in the State newspaper,The Pointer, described Ashibogwu's appointment as well deserved and pledged the support of his association for him.