Without Enabling Laws Stainable Development Suffers Set-Back… Uduaghan

*Bad Eggs In The Judiciary Must Be Shown The Way Out……… Otomiewo

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Striking a balance between direct foreign investment and the rule of law for development and good governance, the delta state governor, Dr. Emmanuel Eweta Uduaghan, assured Deltans that his administration will continuously promote and implement policies that guarantee and enthrone the rule of law.

The governor’s position was made public at the occasion of the Delta state ministry of Justice’s public presentation of the laws of Delta state, recently at Asaba.

Dr. Emmanuel Uduaghan remarked that “government should be of laws rather than of men”, maintaining that “Good governance is all about drafting, promoting and implementing pro-people laws and regulations, without laws all the huge capital investment of the state government will suffer serious set-back” he told Deltans.

“Despite, serious security threats in some nations of the middle east region, investors still go their to do business, their motivation is anchored on the fact that the regime of rule of law is effectively sustained, this government is committed to the same goal, hence, the huge public resources committed to the realization of the public presentation of the laws of Delta State” Uduaghan noted.

Earlier, in his welcome address, the Delta state Attorney- General and commissioner for justice, chief Victor E. Otomiewo, Promised that the ministry is already talking steps towards the reform of the criminal justice procedure, through sponsoring a bill to the Delta State house of Assembly.

“One of such bills seek to remove the requirement of consent of a high court judge to proffer information prosecution, because of the increasing number of pending applications for consent of our high court judges, as presently obtainable in some state of the federation “ Chief Otomiewo said.

“A situation where a high court judge would grant an ex-part injunction to restrain the police from investigating a murder charge is definitely unacceptable. We have also had instances, where a chief magistrate discharged an accessed person during the hearing of a bail application. These bad eggs in the judiciary must be shown the way out” the Attorney- General warned                  

             

    

Warri Crisis Nearly Marred Ibori’s Administration……….. Elue

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The former deputy Governor of Delta State, Chief B.S.C. Elue, recalled how the Warri wars nearly messed up the leadership of Chief James Ibori led administration.

While delivering his Opening keynote address as the chairman of the 50^th birthday lecture and public book presentations, in honor of comrade Ovuozourie Samuel Macaulay, the Delta State Commissioner for Energy, recently at Asaba.

Chief Elue appreciated the holistic and creative leadership approach with which comrade Macaulay employed at managing the Warri crisis.

The Ibori led administration faced the greatest politically motivated crisis in the history of the state, the scale and nature of the Warri wars it witnessed with not be witnessed again in the state, is my sincere elder state man desire for Delta State “, Elue prayed.

The Ibori led administration in sharp contrast to the Warri crisis and in partnership with the state ministry of justice, set up the conflict resolution mechanism agency, of which comrade Macaulay headed as a special adviser to the state Governor “, chief Elue recalled.

The agency was charged with the responsibility of identifying the root-causes of the crisis, addressing and seeking out result- oriented avenues of resolving the crisis in the war –torn Warri Township.

“In strengthening the conflict resolution mechanism agency Delta State today has gained a progressive leap, especially, with the creation of the Alternative Dispute resolution (ADR) department, in partnership with the state’s ministry of Justice” chief Elue pointed out.

“Comrade Samuel macular has developed great capacity in the core areas of good governance, conflict resolution, communal peace, grass root development and advancement initiatives” the former deputy Governor said.

Malaria: Leading Cause Of Newborn And Under-Five Mortality… ...NGO

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Reports from a recent research finding made public by a Delta State based Non-Governmental Organization Koyenum Immallah Foundation) revealed that Malaria Currently is the Chief Cause of Newborn and under five mortality.

Speaking at a recent rural health care development grass-root sensitization program, to community gate-keepers, elders council, youth and women groups, where internally displaced persons reside, Miss Faith Nwadishi, the Executive Director, Koyenum Immalah foundation, cited Malaria, measles, diarrhea, acute respiratory infection (AR) as major illness that could lead to newborn and under five mortality.

Nwadishi’s presentation revealed that malaria account for 31% of the lead cause of Newborn and under five mortality, while Measles, Diarrhea, acute respiratory infections (AR) account for 23%, 20% and 16% respectively.

Earlier, Miss Nwadishi listed poverty, Conflict, poor governance, corruption, man-made and natural disasters as key social-economic and politically motivated factors that lead to continuous increase in new born and under-five mortality rate.

The research finding formed part of the numerous revelations a community development project tilled “enhancing essential sexual reproductive health and HIV/AIDS care in post conflict and internally displaced persons communities, made public.

Since 2005, Action Aid Nigeria, with resources and technical support from the European Union, has worked closely with some non-governmental organizations in Nigeria towards the outcome of the research findings.

Seminar Tasked Public Office Holders On Anger Management

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A one-day Seminar on anger management organized by tropical projects and logistics limited built the capacity of participants on effective management of anger-propelled Situations and circumstances.

The event, which drew participants from the twenty-five Local Government Areas of Delta Sate, had in attendance the Local Government Chairman, Councilors, Secretaries and Supervisory Councilors.

The Organizers effectively used screening of short video clips and group works to help participants gain mastery of effectives anger management techniques, especially during political periods.

The seminar enabled participants to understand anger management issues, such as Anger cues and triggers; Anger management mechanism, Anger management situations in politics; team building process; identification of anger proliferation situations during team building process.

Tropical projects and logistic Limited, Organizers of the seminar cited the objectives of the seminar around two broad issues; which were, first, to resolves differences by looking at alternatives, making meaningful decisions and explaining choices and second, to know that our actions affect ourselves and others, so as to care about other people’s feelings and to try to see things from their points of view.

MDGS: SSG Advocate For Stakeholders Partnership

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At the Millennium Development Goals (MDGs) Stakeholders Consultative forum held recently by the office of the Special adviser to the Delta State Governor on MDGs, the Secretary to the State Governor, lady (Dr.) Beatrice Omeni, tasked stakeholders on partnership towards the realization of the targets of the MDGs in the State.

Stakeholders at the forum reviewed the performance of the 2008 and 2009 financial years for the Millennium Development Goals – Conditional Grants Scheme (MDGs – CGS) Cycles.

“I congratulate you on the achievement of the 2008 and 2009 financial year, this clearly justifies the importance for partnership among all stakeholders in pursuit of the realization of the MDGs targets” Omeni Said.

“The MDGs-CGS offers a unique channel for special intervention at the grass-root level for making meaningful and direct impact in our rural communities, and for the realization of the state government’s 3 point agenda”, the S.S.G remarked.

The Scheme has been a notable success and has forged a partnership among Ministries Departments and Agencies (MDAs) at the Federal, State and Local Government Areas, also among Civil Society Organizations, media and rural Community Leadership.