The Delta State Oil Producing Areas Development Commission (DESOPADEC) Indigenous Contractors Forum has threatened to protest over non-payment for contracts executed. The contractors are also demanding a review of existing contracts due to the high cost of materials. The protest is scheduled to take place on January 24. The Delta State Oil Producing Areas Development … Read more
A former commissioner representing Ijaw ethnic nationality on the board of the Delta State Oil Producing Areas Development Commission, Tom Michael Binebai has died. Daily Report Nigeria gathered that the elder statesman mostly referred to as a sage, died on Tuesday. Chief Binebai, who served as a DESOPADEC Commissioner from 2007 to 2008 passed on … Read more
Students of Delta State on Wednesday took to the streets of Warri to protest over the non-payment of their annual bursaries by the Delta State Oil Producing Areas Commission, DESOPADEC. The protesting students laid siege at the DESOPADEC office situated along the Warri-Sapele Road, bearing placards with varying inscriptions. According to one of the student … Read more
The Ijaw Youth Council in Western Zone has condemned the shooting of protesting students by policemen attached to the Delta State Oil Producing Areas Commission Secretariat in Warri. Daily Report Nigeria had reported how many students were left injured after security operatives fired gunshots and tear gas at the them. The aggrieved students were protesting … Read more
As a mission statement expressly provided in the law setting up DESOPADEC by the Delta State House of Assembly in 2006 and fully activated in July 2007, the Commission is meant “To put smiles on the faces of the people in the host oil and gas producing communities of the State through massive infrastructural and … Read more
…Human Capital Development, Education, Social and Community Development …The Winning Streak of a Legacy Board As a mission statement expressly provided in the law setting up DESOPADEC by the Delta State House of Assembly in 2006 and fully activated in July 2007, the Commission is meant “To put smiles on the faces of the people … Read more
The Executive Director on Planning, Research and Statistics on the board of the Delta State Oil Producing Areas Commission (DESOPADEC), Comrade Shedrack Agediga has congratulated Prof Benjamin Okaba, the new President of the Ijaw National Congress, on his electoral victory. The foremost peace expert also expressed confidence in Prof Okaba and his Executives to deliver … Read more
The commissioner representing the Ijaw ethnic nationality on the board of DESOPADEC, Spencer Okpoye has congratulated His Royal Majesty (HRM) Bosu Dio (JP), Pere of Iduwini-Delta on his 30th Coronation Anniversary. In a message on Sunday, Okpoye HRM Dio’s three-decade reign as an embodiment of astute leadership, sagacity, and inspiration, leaving an indelible mark on … Read more
Oil bearing communities have vowed that the immediate-past governor of Delta State, Dr. Ifeanyi Okowa and his predecessor, Dr. Emmanuel Uduaghan must account for 13% derivation funds accrued to the state under their watch. They particularly demanded for the former governors to give adequate account for funds meant to develop host communities via the Delta … Read more
The Executive Director of Social Services in the board of Delta State Oil Producing Areas Commission (DESOPADEC) alongside the Commissioner representing Ijaw ethnic nationality, Spencer Okpoye on Tuesday paid a courtesy visit to Ijaw traditional rulers in the state. The visit held at the private residence of the Chairman Ijaw Traditional Rulers Council, HRM Capt. … Read more
The Executive Director Planning, Research and Statistics on the board of the Delta State Oil Producing Areas Development Commission, DESOPADEC, Shedrack Lucky Agediga has poured encomiums on Governor Ifeanyi Okowa for his “governance style.” Agediga, who was a Senior Special Assistant on Conflict Resolution during Okowa’s first tenure, particular lauded the former Senator for the … Read more
The Ijaw Publishers Forum, IPF, a body of professional media practitioners of Ijaw extraction, has appealed to Hon. Spencer Okpoye, the Commissioner representing Ijaw nationality in the Board of the Delta State Oil Producing Areas Development Commission, DESOPADEC, for its engagement and empowerment towards its development and growth. The IPF made their positions known in … Read more
The immediate-past governor of Delta State, has been accused of purchasing 80% shares at Premium Trust Bank PLC with funds meant for the Delta State Oil Producing Areas Commission, DESOPADEC. The allegation was raised by host communities under DESOPADEC, who decried the paucity of funds the agency faced under Okowa’s watch. In a petition to … Read more
Comrade Shedrack Agediga, the Executive Director for Planning, Research and Statistics has congratulated the Pere of Gbaramatu Kingdom, Oboro Gbaraun II in commemoration of his fifth year on the throne. The DESOPADEC ED particularly lauded Aketekpe for the unprecedented levels of prosperity his reign has brought to the ancient Gbaramatu kingdom. A brief statement by … Read more
The Executive Director of Social Services in the Delta State Oil Producing Areas Development Commission, DESOPADEC, Chief Favour Izuokumor, on Wednesday, July 19, 2023, played host at the Commission’s office in Warri, Delta State, to members of the Ijaw Publishers Forum, IPF, a professional body of Ijaw-owned media practitioners in the state. Chief Izoukumor, who … Read more
The Ijaw Youth Council in Western Zone has extended its seven days ultimatum to the Delta State Oil Producing Areas Development Commission, DESOPADEC, over the alleged oppressive behavior of Dr Paul Bebenimibo. Dr Paul Bebenimibo, the Commissioner representing Ijaw ethnic nationality made headlines for the wrong reasons after beating up the President of Ogbe-Ijoh Youth … Read more