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The Special Adviser to Delta State Governor on Rural and Community Development, Rt. Hon. Emmanuel Okoro, has commended the newly elected President General of Isoko Development Union, IDU, Professor Christopher Akpotu, for his leadership skills that has brought him thus far. Rt. Hon. Okoro, in a statement issued by his Special Assistant on Media, Comrade Oku Victory, called on the people of Isoko Nation to continue giving their support to the newly elected administration, so as to attract more development project, even as he charged the Prof. Akpotu's led administration to lead with the fear of God. "On behalf of my family and Office of the Special Adviser on Rural & Community Development, I rejoice with you my brother, Prof. Chris Akpotu on your well deserved position as the President General of Isoko Development Union." "I am very excited about what the future holds for the Isoko people under your leadership in the coming years. Bestowed on you is an onerous tas...

In the present day, Isoko is rated as the 4th ethnic nationality in Delta State and known as a peace loving people. From the records, we’ve clocked 81 years since creation of IDU, and we’ve recorded monumental upward growth as one indivisible people. It’s therefore thoughtful that, we unanimously honour and commend our heroes past, those who have led the IDU as an umbrella body ab-initio, videlicet: Chief Dennis Etaluku, Chief Enoch Ogbo, Chief Barr. Ovririe, Chief Ononeme, Elder Peter Erebi, Gen Paul Omu (Rtd), Chief Gregory Akpojene, Chief A.P.J Okpakpor, Chief P.W. Omonoseh, . (High Chief) Iduh Amadhe etcetera. Isoko people, has elected PROF. CHRISTOPHER OGAGAOGHENE AKPOTU , today 26th December 2020 who took the mantle of leadership as President General (PG) from High Chief Iduh Amadhe and has changed the narratives of Isoko History. This is the first time Ofagbe Man is taking the position of IDU President. Prof Chris Akpotu is a Chief Lecturer in Niger Delta University.  A man ...

Delta State Executive Council (Exco) on Tuesday, approved the construction of thirteen roads across the state and a flyover along Ibusa Road at Koka junction, Asaba.  The Commissioner for Information, Mr Charles Aniagwu, disclosed this during a post-exco briefing in Asaba. He said that the decisions reached at the meeting on the projects and other issues would impact positively on the lives of Deltans. Aniagwu, who was in company with his Works counterpart, Chief James Augoye, said, “today, at Exco meeting presided by our Governor, Senator (Dr.) Ifeanyi Okowa, a lot of projects were approved for construction and with me here is my brother the Commissioner for works who will brief you on the road projects. Augoye said the Ministry will complete the procurement processes for the projects by the end of January, 2021. He listed the approved roads to include Rehabilitation of 11.85km Odimodi, Ogulaha road in Burutu at a cost of N2.1billion, "Construction of rigid concrete pavement of 2...

The President of God’s Kingdom Society (GKS), the Church of the Living God, Brother Godwin Ifeacho, has warned that fairness, equity and justice based on faith in God were the minimum conditions for the amelioration of present world difficulties. In an address he gave to round off the annual Christian Feast of Tabernacles, held online in Salem City, Warri, Bro. Ifeacho declared that it was because of injustices, oppressions and dissatisfactions that the rulers and the ruled are constantly at logger heads in fulfillment of Bible prophecies. In an address entitled: “Look up and lift your heads for your redemption draweth nigh”, the GKS leader said it is only by insistence on and practice of the truth based on faith in God that people of rational disposition can overcome the “adversities and catastrophes” of the age”. His words: “Millions are being thrown out into the streets because they cannot pay their rents; so many people are dying every day because of hunger; many are languishing in...

Delta Governor, Senator Dr. Ifeanyi Okowa, on Monday urged Nigerians to seek God’s face for solution to the litany of challenges, especially economic and security, plaguing the country.  Okowa made the call at a Special Thanksgiving Service by him and his family at the Government House Chapel, Asaba.  He stated that insecurity and the persisting downturn in the economy of the nation appeared to be overwhelming relevant authorities, adding that God's intervention through intensive supplications by citizens was required for respite on the issues.  "There is insecurity in the land and Delta is not an exception but God will continue to intervene.  "The present insecurity in the country is greater than the presidency and the governors; it requires God's intervention, and therefore, we must continue to pray for God to intervene.  "We are here to give thanks again because not too long ago, I had thanksgiving. The Lord has been faithful and remains faithful to me, my fa...

Sons and Daughters of Ofagbe Kingdom have been admonished to work together in harmony and peace. Special Adviser to Delta State Governor on Rural and Community Development, Rt. Hon. Emmanuel Okoro, made this statement while addressing the three (3) Ofagbe Councilorship Aspirants, in a meeting with the Stakeholders, at Asaba. "First, I thank God for the grace done us to be among the living and also to be present in this meeting. If not by the grace of God, we wouldn't have been here and knowing that, we have to be in oneness and work together in peace and harmony." "Lawrence Abarosah, Utoware Endurance and Aki Oromena, Ofagbe Councilorship position do not call for enemity or malice against one another. Three of you are illustrious Sons of Ofagbe Kingdom and the spirit of oneness should be among you people, by accepting today's result and working together for the party's victory on March 6th election." "As Christians, we should believe that whosoever ...

The Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, has been likened to be a mother who gave birth to many children and has love for them all. Chairman of the party in Ofagbe Ward 04, Mr Fredrick Ovoro, stated this during a declaration to the ward party, by one of their son who is a Councilorship Aspirants in the forthcoming LGA election, Comr. Lawrence Abarosah. Mr Fredrick, while still speaking and haven appreciated everyone present at the occasion, went further by thanking Comr. Lawrence Abarosah, for  taking a good step in coming out to represent his good people of Ofagbe. Stressing, Mr Ovoro Fred, warned that as a party, they are committed to making sure the PDP comes out with flying colors in the upcoming LGA election, in a way that would benefit all Ofagbe Sons and Daughters. Mr Lawrence Abarosah in his declaration speech, gave profound gratitude to God Almighty and His Beloved Son Jesus Christ, before thanking each and everyone for their support. He went further by introducing himself as a ...