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DESOPADEC’s Accelerated and Impactful Interventions (1)

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…..Efforts At the Provision of Health Facilities and Clean Water to Catchment Areas The place of good health facilities and clean water can never be over emphasized as the presence of health facilities in communities and good and clean waters will do nothing but assures a healthy and virile populace. The Delta State Oil Producing Areas Development Commission, DESOPADEC, knowing this has continued to pursue some of the policies that lead to the formation of the commission. Health Conscious of the fact that “health is wealth” and that healthy people constitute a great asset to the essential productive processes of their immediate environment and beyond, the current DESOPADEC Board has in the last three years devoted huge resources in the provision of healthcare facilities, equipment and consumables to cater for the needs of its mandate communities. One of such healthcare facility is the Ultra Modern Cottage Hospital at Oboghoro, a burgeoning coastal community in Warri North Local Government Area, complete with a well equipped Medical Quarters for the accommodation of doctors, nurses and other medical personnel who are now happily delivering services to the people. In the same vein, the board, by popular demand, constructed an Ultra Modern All-Purpose Health Facility at Agoloma in Patani Local Government Area to respond to the health needs of the people. The fully furnished and equipped facility was commissioned by the Speaker of the Delta State House of Assembly, Rt. Hon. Sheriff Oborevwori who gave plaudits to the Ogieh-led board for its deep connection with the people. In his words, the efforts and achievements of the board attests to the ever bold initiative of the Trustees of the Commission on behalf of the Governor Okowa administration. The board in the period under review also built and equipped a health facility at Utagba-Uno in Ndokwa West Local Government Area. This is in addition to renovating and fencing tens of clinics and hospitals in various other communities within the Commission’s mandate areas. The Commission also donated equipment worth several millions of Naira to selected cottage hospitals and clinics as in Ogulagha, Burutu LGA; Oboghoro, Warri North LGA; General Hospital, Olomoro and Egbe-Igbide Cottage Hospital all in Isoko Nation. This is besides embarking on continuous free medical health programmes across most communities within its mandate areas. The icing on the health pie was the provision of comprehensive medical equipment and consumables to all of the 268 Primary Health Care Centres in the state at the end of 2022. The initiative ranks among the single largest dimension of corporate social responsibility in the health sector executed by any interventionist agency. It received the immediate commendation of His Excellency the Governor of Delta State who has also severally applauded the effectiveness of DESOPADEC in aligning with the Stronger Delta agenda of the State Government in health and other sectors. Water Water is considered the most essential element for the maintenance and sustenance of all beings. The provision of reliable source of safe, drinkable and adequate water supply is thus a vital prerequisite for the establishment of stable communities. For the oil producing communities of Delta State which is predominantly riverine, lack of access to safe water had meant a resort to impure alternatives such as rain water, crude oil-polluted salt rivers and water hyacinth infested streams for their daily water needs. Guaranteed access to potable water is therefore one of the most critical needs of the people. When juxtaposed with the abundance of petroleum resource in the underbelly of the mandate areas which powers the entire Nigerian federation, the story needed to be changed and the situation is being frontally addressed through the Commission’s deep understanding of the dynamics and exigencies of intervention. Accordingly and for long, the people of Obodo in Warri South LGA; Ebedei Uno in Ukwuani LGA; Uba Egbelemeji-Koko in Warri North LGA; Uruto Quarters in Isoko North LGA; Oliogo Umuseti in Ndokwa West LGA; Okuovo District in Okpe LGA; Emede in Isoko South LGA and many more benefiting communities will certainly remember the effort of DESOPADEC in bringing succor to them in the water sector.

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Agediga: ‘a Leadership Institution,’ Welemu Eulogizes DESOPADEC Director

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The Personal Assistant Media and Student Affairs to the Executive Director Planning and Research, DESOPADEC, Comr Ayoromiegha Welemu Jnr has described his boss, Comrade Shedrack Agediga as an ‘institution.’ The erstwhile Chairman of the Delta Ijaw Comrade Community stated this in a birthday message titled ‘Celebrating a Peace, Conflict resolution and Leadership Institution; Comr (Dr)Shedrack Agediga (Executive Director, Planning, Research and Statistics, PRS DESOPADEC)” on Thursday. In marking the birth anniversary of the revered peace and humanitarian advocate, Welemu wrote; Dear Boss, You have been an Efficient , Effective and Benevolent servant leader and peace expert, who has continually contributed and influenced my overall knowledge , tact and leadership experience in ways I never envisaged. Your Deep experience in mentorship and support of many now successful individuals across Ijaw nation, Delta state and Nigeria, have overtime become an institution for teeming youths in leadership and humanity services to thrive. No little wonder the late Leila Janah summed it up by saying, “Talent is equally distributed, but opportunity is not.” Thank you for caring for me and the legions of youths that your support has enabled to flourish with limited opportunities. As you continue to orchestrate leadership development access for all youth who are willing and ensuring that everyone has a voice in problem-solving and decision-making, know that I and others will continually appreciate the platform of Development that you have created for us and will surely follow your footsteps, like many Generations that will follow your Beam of Light. Thank you for guiding so many young people in practice of developing their leadership skills in a safe place that only a skilled Conflict resolution expert and an administrative Guru can provide. Happy Birthday my Dear Boss!

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IYC Issues 7 Days Ultimatum to DESOPADEC Over Commissioner's Oppressiveness | Daily Report Nigeria

IYC Issues 7 Days Ultimatum to DESOPADEC Over Commissioner’s Oppressiveness

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The Ijaw Youth Council in Western Zone, in collaboration with other pressure groups in Delta state, have issued a 7-days ultimatum to the Delta State Oil Producing Areas Commission, DESOPADEC over what they describe as the ‘high handedness’ of Dr Paul Bebenimibo. According to the IYC, Dr Bebenimibo, who represents the Ijaw ethnic nationality in the DESOPADEC board, has been found unrepentantly wanting on several occasions. This was contained in a communique released after an emergency meeting presided over by National Executive Council members of the Ijaw Youth Council in Western Zone, Western Zone leadership, MEINBUTUS, the Delta Ijaw Comrade Community, and other critical stakeholders of IYC in the state, on Saturday, October 16, 2021, in Warri, Delta State. The emergency meeting was preceded by several oppressive measures of the Commissioner to the Ijaws, most recently is the assault and dehumanizing of the Youth President of Ogbe-Ijoh Kingdom, despite swearing an oath to protect their interest in the Commission. Read Also: Selfish Interests Cause of Delay in Inaugurating NDDC Board – Ijaw Youths Some of the resolutions reached at the emergency meeting include a public apology by Dr Paul Bebenimibo to the assault victim and payment of his hospital bills, and the immediate release of the monthly subvention to Ijaw Youths from DESOPADEC, which the Commissioner has refused to adhere to since assuming office. The communique titled “IYC GIVES DESOPADEC 7 DAYS ULTIMATUM STARTING FROM MONDAY 18TH OCTOBER, 2021” and signed by the Western Zone Chairman of IYC, Comrade Dr Doubra Okotete reads in full; “Arising from a critical Stakeholders meeting of the Ijaw Youth Council (IYC) Western Zone comprising of National Officers of IYC from the Zone, Zonal Officers of IYC, Clan Chairmen of IYC in the Zone, Clan Women Leaders of IYC in the Zone, Former National and Zonal leaders, Organizations registered under IYC and other stakeholders and leaders of IYC, the following decisions were reached: 1. The Ijaw Youth Council Western Zone frowns dispassionately at the high handedness of Hon. Paul Bebenimibo( Phd) the Commissioner Representing Ijaw Ethnic Nationality in the Delta State Oil Producing Areas Commission (DESOPADEC) and the detached manner with which he runs this office that is supposed to be a connecting point for the grassroots. 2. The Ijaw Youth Council was propelled to call this emergency meeting because all possible avenues to interface with Hon. Paul Bebenimibo as a former Executive Member of IYC in this same Zone, to see how areas of misunderstanding can be settled has been turned down by him including third party mediation. He sees himself as a god and as such has refused to give listening ear to all strata of leadership in the Ijaw Ethnic Nationality he represent and our option for peace and dialogue over time are evidenced based and seen as a weakness. 3. The Ijaw Youth Council is well aware that every ethnic youth bodies are working closely with their representative for the collective growth and development of their region and are also receiving monthly subvention from DESOPADEC as part of DESOPADEC’s commitment to youth development except the IYC because Hon. Paul Bebenimibo has ordered it to be so, apparently in an attempt to divert such funds. 4. The way and manner Hon. Paul Bebenimibo is running his office is at opposite direction with the SMART Agenda of Governor Okowa which prioritizes youth development. 5. The Ijaw Youth Council Western Zone wish to unequivocally state that we have endured Hon. Paul Bebenimibo’s indifference to us and we will henceforth no longer allow him to shortchange us. 6. We also condemn in strong terms, the physical harm and grievous bodily injury done to the Youth President of Ogbe-Ijoh Kingdom by Policemen attached to Hon. Paul Bebenimibo and at his behest, leaving the victim hospitalized currently in an undisclosed hospital. This is both inhuman and tyrannical and can never be accepted by the IYC. 7. The Ijaw Youth Council Western Zone had also received several complaints from individual (Ijaw) traditional rulers over Paul Bebenimibo’s disrespect for our traditional institutions and his refusal to meet with the Ijaw Traditional Rulers Council when invited and council will not tolerate such disrespect for our revered traditional institutions. 8. Consequently, we demand as follow; i. We humbly call on Governor Ifeanyi Okowa to look into the said brutal treatment done to the Youth President of Ogbe-Ijoh Kingdom by his appointee Hon. Paul Bebenimibo who is now using state apparatus to oppress the weak. We know the Governor as a man of integrity who detests such oppression as evidenced in the immediate sacking of his former Aide Mr. Friday Eluro who assaulted a Woman. Our call is further reinforced by the Governor’s stance against police brutality during the ENDSARS protest. ii. Hon. Paul Bebenimibo should tender a public and unreserved apology to the Youth President of Ogbe-Ijoh Kingdom and the entire Ogbe-Ijoh Kingdom and pay compensation for the hospital bills and injuries suffered by the Youth President. iii. Henceforth all monthly subventions paid to our sister youth organisations should also be paid to us as we are not the second fiddle, especially as records shows that Ijaws are the second largest oil producing people in Delta State. iv. Hon. Paul Bebenimibo is not the first Ijaw son to hold this office and so if he is unwilling to attend to issues of Ijaw Nation that falls within the purview of his Office as DESOPADEC Commissioner Representing Ijaw Ethnic Nationality, then we respectfully advise that he resign forthwith and concentrate on his lecturing which he has never hesitated to tell anyone that cares to listen that he values more than his appointment as DESOPADEC Commissioner, so that other well meaning Ijaw Son either from Gbaramatu or any other clan can step in to deliver the mandate of the office. 9. Conclusively, we give the Commission a 7 days ultimatum starting from Monday 18th October, 2021 to wade into this issue and ensure that our demands are met, as the Ijaw Youth Council…

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Protesting Itsekiri Natives Block DESOPADEC Entrance With Casket

Protesting Itsekiri Natives Block DESOPADEC Entrance With Casket

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Protesters from the Itsekiri ethnic nationality on Thursday, blocked the entrance of Delta State Oil Producing Areas Commission (DESOPADEC) office in Warri. Daily Report Nigeria reports that the protesters arrived early in the morning, locking the office and blocking the entrance with a casket. The protesters, primarily women, demanded their entitlements from the commission, expressing their anger at what they perceived as marginalization. READ ALSO: Okowa, Uduaghan Must Account For Missing DESOPADEC Funds – Host Communities The Ologbotsere of Warri kingdom, Chief Oritsema Eyewuoma, and the Iwere descendants signed a protest letter outlining their demands for the Itsekiri nation’s monetary entitlements from DESOPADEC, spanning from the tenure of Chief James Ibori until now. The letter read: “I Chief (Engr) Oma Eyewuoma, the Ologbotsere of Warri kingdom and the mouthpiece of the Itsekiri on behalf of the Itsekiri Ethnic Nationality by this letter demand the release of all the monetary entitlements due to Itsekiri Ethnic Nationality during the tenure of Chief James Ibori to date. “The Itsekiri Ethnic Nationality is aware that there is monthly provision due to Itsekiri Nation like all other ethnic nationalities covered by your Commission in Delta State. To the disillusionment of our people, that money has not reached the purse of the Itsekiri Nation over the years.(Sic) “I am also to inform you that the Itsekiri Ethnic Nationality is miffed by this unethical conduct to undermine our people. It is sequel to the above that, we have resolved to demand that your Commission make available to us the total accrual of our entitlements to date through the office of the Ologbotsere of Warri Kingdom.” The Ologbotsere stressed that should the committee fail to meet this very modest request, people’s anger could get out of the control of Itsekiri leadership. The Executive Director, EDSS, Chief, Favour Izuokumour acknowledged receipt of the protest letter on behalf of the DESOPADEC management and promised to forward it to the appropriate venues while praising the protesters for their peaceful behaviour.

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DESOPADEC: Bebenimibo Apologizes Over Assault on Youth President, Brokers Peace

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Dr Paul Bebenimibo, the Commissioner representing Ijaw ethnic nationality on the board of the Delta State Oil Producing Areas Commission, DESOPADEC, has apologized to the people of Ogbe-Ijaw kingdom over the assault meted on the youth President, Mr. James Etimadimene. Daily Report Nigeria recalls that Mr. Etimadimene was allegedly beaten up alongside another member of his cabinet by security personnel of Dr Paul Bebenimibo on Wednesday, October 13. Though, the incident was greeted with heavy condemnation from various quarters, the Commissioner has now made peace with the victim and the Ogbe-Ijoh people. Read Also: Police Arrest #EndSARSMemorial Protesters at Lekki Tollgate This follows a meeting convened on Tuesday by the leadership of Ogbe-Ijoh Warri Kingdom in Warri, Delta state. Dr Paul Bebenimibo in his remark, apologized to the Ogbe-Ijoh Warri Kingdom as well as the assault victim over the ugly incident, assuring to take care of the medical bills and other expenses incurred during the course of the incident. The assault victim, Mr. James Etimadimene, on his part, obliged to give peace a chance following the intervention of the leadership of Ogbe-Ijoh Warri Kingdom. Mr. James iterated that he has no issues with the Honorable Commissioner. The meeting presided over by Chief Favour Izoukumor, the Fiyewei of Ogbe-Ijoh Warri Kingdom had other traditional council members, government appointees, Ijaw Youth Council stakeholders and faithfuls of the People’s Democratic Party. Read Also: 19-Year-Old Girl Arraigned For Sharing Nude Video of Former Permanent Secretary Chief Favor had called for peace between all parties, while commenting the efforts of His Royal Majesty Couple Markson Oromoni, Mobene III, The Pere Amaokosu of Ogbe-Ijoh Warri Kingdom for his fatherly wisdom, Chief Frank Omare and other stakeholders for supporting a peace process that has given birth to a peaceful resolution. Meanwhile, the seven days ultimatum issued to DESOPADEC by the Ijaw Youths Council is will elapse on Sunday, October 24, 2021

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John Nani Emerges DESOPADEC Chairman as Okowa Reconstitutes Board

BREAKING: John Nani Emerges DESOPADEC Chairman as Okowa Reconstitutes Board

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John Nani emerges DESOPADEC Chairman Olorogun John Nani has emerged Chairman of the Delta State Oil Producing Areas Commission, DESOPADEC. This is as the DESOPADEC board was reconstituted by Governor Ifeanyi Okowa. In a letter dated May 22, 2022 and addressed to the Speaker of the Delta State House of Assembly, Okowa sought for Nani and other members of the reconstituted DESOPADEC board to be approved. The letter titled “RECONSTITUTION OF THE GOVERNING BOARD OF THE DELTA STATE OIL PRODUCING AREAS DEVELOPMENT COMMISSION (DESOPADEC)”, reads; READ ALSO: Delta Students Besiege DESOPADEC to Protest Non-Payment of Bursaries “Permit me to inform the Right Honourable Speaker and Members of the Delta State House of Assembly that following the expiration of the tenure of the Governing Board of the Delta State Oil Producing Areas Development Commission, and in exercise of the powers conferred on me by Section 7, Sub-Section 1(a) of the Delta State Oil Producing Areas Development Commission (Amended) Law, 2019, I wish to nominate the following persons for appointment into positions in the Delta State Oil Producing Areas Development Commission in the capacity indicated against their names: 1. Olorogun John Nani – Chairman 2. Chief Festus Ochonogor – Managing Director 3. Mr. Efele Eyewu Nicholas – Executive Director 4. Mr. Favour Izoukumor – Executive Director 5. Hon. Chief Taleb A.O. Tebite – Executive Director 6. Mr. Oghenekome – member 7. Chief Julius Egbedi Reginald Okpobor – Member 8. Mr. Sylvester Ovbije – member 9. Mr. Goru Jonathan Oghenekaro – member 10. Mr Azuka Enebeli – member 11. Dr. Charles Olisa – member 12. Mrs. Cordilia N. Anyangwu – member 13. Mr. Sonny Ofe – member 14. Mr. Victor Okemena Egboh – member 15. Mr. Spencer Okpoye – member “I will greatly appreciate if this request is presented before the Honoumble House for consideration and confirmation to enable me effect their appointments, please. “Accept as always, my sincere regards for you and the Honourable House.”

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Former DESOPADEC Commissioner, Binebai For Burial April 2

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Chief Tom Michael Binebai, a former Commissioner representing Ijaw ethnic nationality in the board the Delta State Oil Producing Areas Commission, DESOPADEC, will be buried on Saturday, April 2, 2022. Binebai, who died on January 25, will be laid to rest at his hometown of Burutu, headquarters of Burutu local government area of Delta State. He served as DESOPADEC Commissioner between 2007 and 2008. The octogenarian served as the highly ranked chief of Iduwini Kingdom until his death. He died at the ripe age of 94.

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One Year in Office: DESOPADEC Commissions Projects in Ogulagha, Iduwini Kingdoms

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Communities Appreciates Agediga For Influencing Projects The Delta State Oil Producing Areas Development Commission, DESOPADEC, on Wednesday commissioned executed projects in Iduwini and Ogulagha Kingdoms, in marking the one year in office of the present administration. The DESOPADEC team ably led by its Managing Director, Chief Bashorun Askia Ogieh officially commissioned the projects in Odimodi in Iduwini kingdom and Sokebulou in Ogulagha kindom, both in Burutu Local Government Area of Delta State. One Year in Office: Welemu Hails Agediga Over People Centered Service Delivery The commissioned projects are; the reconstruction of a modern community Townhall alongside a Radio House in Sokenulou, and the Renovation of a four units market house with a public toilet in Odimodi community. In his welcome address, the Chairman of Sokebulou, Prince Churchil Dose commended the DESOPADEC team for siting a project of such magnitude in the community. Mr Churchill lamented that Sokebluou community had long been cut off from the developmental plans of every tier of government and previous boards of DESOPADEC, despite being a massive contributor to the economies of both the state and the federation. While commmending the DESOPADEC team led by Chief Bashorun Askia, the Chairman stated the community’s need for basic infrastructures such as drainage systems for proper channeling of water during the rainy season, health workers, electrification, a Corpers lodge and more. He emphasized and lauded the graceful intervention of Governor Ifeanyi Okowa in marking out Sokebulou to be a beneficiary of projects in his administration. His statement reads in parts; “The unfortunate fact is that successive DESOPADEC boards did not deem it fit to allocate any project to Sokebolou community, if not for the gracious intervention of HIS EXCELLENCY SENATOR DR .IFEANYI A.OKOWA, the executive Governor of DELTA state and the present board of DESOPADEC headed by HON.APOSTLE MICHEAL DIDEN and the amiable managing director CHIEF BASHORUN ASKIA OGIEH which resulted to this beautiful Town Hall / Radio House. “We would like to specifically appreciate HIS EXCELLENCY SENATOR DR IFEANYI A .OKOWA the executive Governor of DELTA, the board and management of DESOPADEC under the chairmanship of Hon. Apostle Michael Diden and managing Director Chief BASHORUN ASKIA OGIEH (FCNA, CIFA) for: 1.Reconstruction /furnishing Sokebolou town hail /Radio House 2.The canalization/Dredging of Obotobo Sokebolou waterways which is almost at 85%of it’s clearing stage . 3.The approval of the construction of Health care center at Sokebolou even though the project is yet to commence we have confidence in the present DESOPADEC BOARD to bring it to limelight. We are indeed grateful. Among all these ,there is still more to be done. Like the proverbial Oliver Twist ask for more, however we would like to appeal for: 1.Comprehensive drainage system of about 2km to Savage the community of incessant flooding during the rainy season in the community. 2.Electrification extension from existing power source to different parts of the community 3. Nurses and Doctors 4. Science laboratory 5. Corps member lodge etc In underlining the peaceful nature of the community, the Chairman said; “We would like to crave your indulgence that Sokebolou community is a very peaceful community, reasons why when the volatility and the hostility was at its peak in NIGER DELTA which led to the destruction of oil and gas facilities in different parts of our States. Our facilities were intact! As a result SPDC divest and sold off their onshore Assets but yet choose to retain the Assets in Sokebolou and Ogulagha kingdom at large. We are proud host of SPDC ,CHEVRON,AGIP AND BRITTIANIA – U etc. He further commended Hon Julius Pondi, member representing Burutu Federal Constituency, and the Executive Director for Planning, Research and Statistics, Comrade Shedrack Agediga for thier great roles in influencing the projects. On his part, Rt. Hon. Julius Pondi commended Governor Ifeanyi Okowa for erecting legacies that will stand the test of time in Sokebolou community and Ogulagha Kingdom at large. Pondi stated that it will be unfair not to appreciate all the good works of Governor Okowa for breaking records in remembering Ogulagha Kingdom with lots of developmental legacies, stressing that Sokebolou community and other communities in Ogulagha kingdom will always be grateful and indebted to the Governor. Speaking further, he said it was during the administration of Governor Okowa that made it possible for the first time despite the oil producing status of Ogulagha Kingdom for a son of Ogulagha to represent the people of Burutu Local Government Area in the house of representatives. The federal lawmaker also commended the DESOPADEC MD for trusting Amb. Shedrack Agediga, ED, PRS, DESOPADEC by influencing such projects to his people, explaining that if not for the magnanimity of Askia and other officials of the commision, it would not have been an easy ride for Agediga and the Commisioner to complete such projects within a space of one year with others ongoing and yet to commence. While speaking, the Managing Director of DESOPADEC, Chief Bashorun Askia Ogieh lauded the people for the entertainment and warm reception the team received. He particularly singled-out Shedrack Agediga, who is an indigene of Sokebukou for commendation, describing him as “the kindest and finest gentleman” he has seen in recent times. Chief Askia promised to work collectively with both the Management and Board Members of the commision to see that all DESOPADEC jobs in the community and beyond gets the needed attention. He stressed that the commission is fully ready for the ongoing canalization project of Sokebolou-Obotobo waterway, saying there is no going back as they hope to see the speedy completion of the project. The DESOPADEC MD vowed to return back to the community in no distant time to commision the Sokebolou Health Center Project, alongside a doctors/nurses quarters to carter for the health needs of the people. In his words: “As a Commision, we appreciates Sokebolou community for the warm reception, in recent times, I have never met a kind hearted and resourceful person in the whole of Niger Delta like Amb. Comr. Shedrack Agediga, ED, PRS, DESOPADEC.”…

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160 Youths Graduate From DESOPADEC Skills Academy

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The Delta State Oil Producing Areas Development Commission, DESOPADEC, has taken a sizeable number of youths off the streets, courtesy of the DESOPADEC Skills Academy. The academy successfully trained 160 youths across Delta State on Welding and Fabrication, hair dressing, make over, ICT, catering and other skills. The graduation ceremony of the pioneer students of the academy took place on Wednesday, where they were given empowerment grants to enable them start up businesses with the skills learnt. The Executive Director, Planning, Research and Statistics, DESOPADEC, Amb. Shedrack Agediga lauded the achievements of DESOPADEC Skills Academy. Speaking to Daily Report Nigeria on Wednesday, The DESOPADEC Executive Director explained that the programme is an initiative of the DESOPADEC board tailored towards youth capacity building in line with the SMART agenda of Governor Ifeanyi Okowa. He noted that there was need to identify youths who do not have anything doing and identify them through strategic profiling process to take them off the street to enhance their capacity and prepare them to be entrepreneurs. In his words; “This is an initiative of this present board tailored towards youth capacity building in line with the SMART AGENDA of His Excellency, the Governor of Delta State, Sen. Dr. Ifeanyi Okowa. “What we have done is to take some youths off the street, because we discovered that we have a lot of youths with abilities but they are not available, and so what we did was to partition then into various skill areas; from Welding and Fabrication to Hair dressing, Make Overs, ITC, Catering and all of that. “A total of 160 youths were enlisted as the pioneer students of the DESOPADEC Academy, and today we witnessed the graduation of the first set of the comprehensive 6 Months training. “This is a critical development factor because we have a lot of youths male and female who are in our communities doing nothing and so they are always gullible and available to be used either by some leaders or politicians for whatever purpose most especially negative purposes. So what we have done is to identify them through strategic profiling process. They were all brought to us by community leaders, traditional rulers and representatives in DESOPADEC. “What we have done is to enhance their capacity, prepare them to be entrepreneurs. We also did a one-day post convocation business seminar where they were taught how to manage businesses, booking, branding and all of that. “This is a critical programme in the DESOPADEC agenda and also the agenda of the State. We are very happy that today we have been able to take away 160 youths from the streets of our communities.”

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BREAKING: Many Injured as Police Fire Gunshots, Tear Gas at Protesting Students in Delta

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Police operatives on Wednesday fired gunshots to disperse aggrieved protesting students in Warri Delta State. The security agents also fired tear gas at the students, who held a peaceful protest against the non-payment of bursaries by the Delta State Oil Producing Areas Commission, DESOPADEC. In what was aimed at dispersing the protesters, police officers at the DESOPADEC gate fired gunshots as well as tear gas at the students. The protesting students, who bore placards with varying inscriptions, chanted solidarity songs as they demonstrated peacefully against the non-payment of bursaries by DESOPADEC. A female student who was part of the protesters, was left in a critical state following the firing of the harmful gas. Another male student had his eyes badly injured by the tear gas, while several others sustained bruises as they scampered for safety. More details later..

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Delta Celebrating 32 Years of Progress, Inspiring Journey – Okpoye

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Hon. Spencer Okpoye, Commissioner representing Ijaw ethnic nationality on the board of Delta State Oil Producing Areas Commission (DESOPADEC), has expressed immense joy and pride as the state commemorates a significant milestone – the 32nd anniversary of the creation of Delta State. In a heartfelt address to the people of Deltans on Sunday via his official Facebook page, Okpoya said; “This day marks not just the passage of time, but a tapestry woven with the threads of progress, unity, and shared aspirations. Three decades and two years ago, Delta State was carved out with a vision of growth, development, and empowerment. “Over the years, we have transformed this vision into a living reality through your hard work, determination, and a spirit that refuses to be daunted by challenges. “Our resilience in the face of adversity, commitment to the community, and our unwavering dedication to building a better future have made Delta State an inspiration to us all. “Delta State’s remarkable journey was illuminated by its rich diversity and boundless potential. “From the bustling cities to the tranquil villages, from the fertile lands to the vibrant culture, Delta State embodies the essence of Nigeria. DESOPADEC ED, Izoukumor Hosts Ijaw Publishers, Pledges Support “Our achievements in sectors ranging from agriculture and commerce to education and technology have not only shaped the state’s identity but have also contributed significantly to the growth of our great nation.” As the celebrations marked 32 years of accomplishments, Hon. Okpoye encouraged the citizens to embrace the challenges ahead with unity and determination. “Challenges will inevitably arise, but the unity and determination that have carried you through the past decades will undoubtedly lead you to even greater heights,” he added. In his concluding remarks, Hon. Okpoye extended heartfelt congratulations to every individual who calls Delta State home. “Our resilience, our dreams, and our dedication are the building blocks of a brighter future for generations to come. Let us continue to work hand in hand, across communities and cultures, to write the next chapter of Delta State’s success story.”

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One Year in Office: Welemu Hails Agediga Over People Centered Service Delivery

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The Chairman, Central Working of Pondified Ambassadors, Comrade Welemu Williams has poured encomiums on the Executive Directive for Planning, Research and Statistics in the board of the Delta State Oil Producing Areas Development Commission (DESOPADEC), Hon Shedrack Agediga following the marking of his one year in office. Welemu who took to various platforms and channels to eulogize Agediga, celebrated the renowned humanity conscious Executive Director for his people oriented service delivery. Must Read: E. K Clark Pens Heartfelt Open Letter to Osibanjo Welemu, a revered vocal commentator in varying societal issues called to mind that “He that is in the Service of Men is in the Service of God” in lauding Agediga. He wrote; “In your one year in service at DESOPADEC, you have continued to show us through your commitment that the People will always take front seat in all that you deliver.” “You have become a household name and a shinning example of how a Leader must service their people with humility, tact and efficacy in delivery of their mandate.” “We are very Proud of you.” Recall that Agediga had promised a bottom-up approach will be applied by the current administration of the Commission in meeting the developmental needs of the people. Meanwhile, the echelon of DESOPADEC will take the ship of commissioning of projects under the current dispensation to commission projects sited in Ijaw oil producing communities in Delta state. Some of the projects spearheaded by Agediga and to be commissioned on Wednesday includes; Canalization of Sokebolou creek. Ongoing Reconstruction of Sokebolou Town Hall and radio house Construction of Odimodi Health Centre and completion of market stores in Odimodi. Construction of Agoloma Cottage Hospital Construction of solar. water scheme at Patani Construction of Police station/armoring at Okpokunu. Installation of 1000KVA Generator at Oporoza

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Group Tasks Clark, Stakeholders to Compel Oborewori to Announce DESOPADEC Budget

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Youths of Delta State Oil Producing Communities, have called on High Chief Edwin Clark, National leader of PANDEF, to compel the governor of Delta State, Sheriff Oborewori to announce the annual budget of the Delta State Oil Producing Areas Development Commission, DESOPADEC. This is according to a statement by Comrade Edafe Wilfred, President Delta Youths Of Good Conscience (DYGC) on Thursday. The group said the law establishing the commission had stipulated that 50% of the 13% derivation should be given to DESOPADEC to develop the oil producing communities, adding that opportunities for oil producing communities had constantly short-changed following the diversion of the commission’s budget. According to the group, the Commission was administered without a budget by the immediate past governor, Dr Ifeanyi Okowa for six years, and that the current governor Oborewori is following the same absurdity and unconventional approach in running the commission. The group called on Pa Clark and other well-meaning stakeholders of the state to stop Oborewori from running the commission without budget, thereby misappropriating the 50% budgetary allocation. The group threatened to stage a one million- man protest to expose how the commission is being ran ashore by the state government if Oborewori fails to announce the commission’s budget at the close of the ongoing budget presentation of the state parastatals and agencies. READ MORE FROM DAILY REPORT NIGERIA Edwin Clark Demands Exclusion of Abia, Imo, Ondo from NDDC Shell to Return Operational Headquarters to Delta NNPCL Reacts as Fire Guts Warri RefineryRefinery NASS Dragged to Court Over N57.6bn SUVs Tinubu Dragged to ECOWAS Over Certificate Forgery NUC Warns NBTE Against Top-up Degree Program For Polytechnic Graduates Nigeria Ranked Second Most Praying Nation on Earth CBN Lifts Ban on Importation of 43 Items (FULL LIST) Lamentations as Cooking Gas Price Hits N1,200 Per KG Queues Return as Fuel Price Hits N1000 in Abuja 2023 WASSCE: WAEC Denies Ranking Abia as Top Performing State

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Photos: Primary School Built By DESOPADEC Collapse in Delta

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The Oloduwa Primary School built by the Delta State Oil Producing Areas Commission, DESOPADEC in Opuama, Warri North Local Government Area, has collapsed. The collapsed was announced by a youth leader in the community, Comrade John Olokpa, who called for a swift action from the state government and stakeholders in the Council. Read Also: Gunmen Invade Ahmadu Bello University, Abducts Lecturer, Wife, Daughter He revealed that the pupils have no hope of returning to school anytime soon unless the structure is rebuilt as soon as possible. Comrade John he decried the sorry state of Opuama and it’s lack of attention from government despite being a major producer of oil in the state. He wrote; “This is Oloduwa primary school opuama built by the Delta State Oil Producing Areas Development Commission(DESOPADEC). “The building collapsed on Friday immediately the pupils closed for the day’s learning activities. I want to use this medium to appeal to our proactive, listening and smart governor, Senator Dr. Ifeanyi Okowa, Hon. Aduge Okorodudu, Executive Chairman Warri North LGA, Delta state Commissioner of Education, Rt. Hon. Patrick Ukah and Hon. Rev. Michael Diden Ejele, Chairman DESOPADEC, to look into this pathetic incident as a matter of urgency to send a team of engineers to inspect and reconstruct the school. “Opuama is one of the highest oil producing communities in Delta state and also the highest in warri North LGA, but lacks government infrastructures. “As we speak, the pupils have no hope of learning on Monday and as we all know, the academic session is running out,” he added. See photos Ijaw communities in Warri North have since decried an alleged neglect and marginalization by government of all tiers. Most of these communities bear the brunt of oil exploration activities yet, are not given the needed attention. Basic amenities such as portable water, hospital, schools and roads still elude the people till date.

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Breaking: DESOPADEC Commissioner Ikechukwu Akazor is Dead

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DESOPADEC Commissioner Dies The Commissioner representing Ndokwa Nationality in the board of the Delta State Oil Producing Areas Commission, DESOPADEC, Mr. Ikechukwu Akozor is dead. His demise was announced by the Special Assistant on Special Duties to the Delta State Government, Ovie Ossai Success. Mr Akazor reportedly died in a hospital on Thursday, in Asaba the Delta state capital. Taking to his Facebook timeline, Ossai wrote; “Sad One: We just lost Desopadec Commissioner Representing Ndokwa Ethnic Nationality Mr. Ikechukwu Akozor. “His death is a sad one to Delta State Oil Producing Areas Development Commission (DESOPADEC) and Ndokwa Nation. May His Soul RIP.” Akazor’s death is coming over a year after Hon. Joyce Overah, another commissioner died after a brief illness.

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