The Lord has given me a new lease of life……….Asagba of Asaba

The Asagba of Asaba, HRM Obi Prof. Chike Edozien, at the grand reception organized by the traditional red cap and palace chiefs, community title holders, youth and women leaders for the successful return to Asaba after under going medical treatments abroad, appreciated his subject’s expression of love.

The who is who in Asaba and Anioma Nation graced the royal return at the Asaba International Airport.

At the monarch’s palace, where more of the subjects,  friends of the town, Anioma ethnic nationalities, Arewa and Oduduwa communities resident in the town took turn to demonstrate their renewed loyalty to the throne.

In his keynote address, chief P.I.G Onyeobi JP, the Iyase of Asaba, remarked that this is not the first time the king had cause to travel out of the country, but maintained that this particular trip has generated more tension than ever before amongst the people of Asaba and her well wishers.

Chief Onyeobi highlighted the current social wave in contrast to what was the town’s normal social interactions, thus: we (Asaba People) are normally a very peace loving people who endeavor to love our neighbors as ourselves and share the joy and sorrows of one another, but it appears times are changing and the atmosphere is pervaded by some wicked elements who only wish the worst for innocent people.

Addressing the monarch, Chief Onyeobi summed his gratitude thus: AGU, you are welcome back to your subjects who love you and wish you well. May God give you many more years of fruitful service to Asaba, Delta State and Nigeria.  We look forward under your able leadership to more meaningful reforms and development that will help transform meaningful the lives of our people positively and make us key and relevant players in this 21^st century.

True to his calling, the Asagba of Asaba, HRM Obi Prof. Chike Edozien, in his welcome address thanked his subjects for the massive royal reception both at the airport and at his palace.

I am grateful to the lord for this new lease of life granted to me, it is a call to duty to serve my people with better insight and prospect, the monarch maintained.

In his speech the royal father drew the attention of all to what he termed the Anioma Dream and Asaba Goals.

The Anioma Dream has as top priority, the creation of Anioma State, while if that dream does not materialize, the second option shall be that all other senatorial zones most allow and support the emergence of the next state governor from delta north senatorial district.

The Asaba goals are attainable on the premise of turning the land into a hub of educational and economic expansion, drawing from the historical antecedents of the town, these two pillars of advancement and development were the real foundations of the town’s past glories and greatness.

Obi Prof. Chike Edozien highlighted that for his subjects and Anioma people to realize these dreams and goals, there is need for attitudinal change, peace, honesty, security, integrity, communal spirit, hard work and industrial spirit.

My faith in Asagba’s leadership is renewed………Ogbueshi Okolotu

An Asaba Alor Chieftaincy holder and successful hospitality business magnet cum politician, Ogbueshi Douglas Okolotu could not hold back his joy and faith in the full healthy recovery and safe return to Asaba, the Asagba of Asaba, HRM Obi Prof. Chike Edozien just had.

Chief Okolotu in a media chat with Asaba Post News-Wire, shortly after the grand reception for the monarch by his subjects, said that he has always convinced rumor mills that their tales of ill against the throne will never materialize.

I am the happiest Ahaba Man today, because like a sooth-sayer, my position has stood the test of time because today I stood greater and better grounds than the rumor mills.

Before now my love for the throne has never being in doubt, in addition, this new development has further renewed my faith. Loyalty and commitment to the divine mandate my traditional ruler has obtained to lead the town towards successful reforms and fruitful leadership.

Speaking on the new Asaba Goals the monarch highlighted upon, Ogbueshi Okolotu said that the town and her people stand to gain a lot as well as recover lost grounds, as education is the best legacy any family, community and nation can bless un-born generations with.

With a sure educational foundation the dream of establishing a town-wide economic hub for capturing both south east and south south states’s markets will become an easy possibility, come to think of it, there are lots of social vices these twin goals of education and economic expansion will avail the Asaba society job and wealth creation, peace and security, development and prosperity to all door steps in the land, Ogbueshi Okolotu emphasized.

  

Uduaghan’s concerns and Fears About Journalism In Delta State.

Every year the Nigerian Union of Journalist mark Press Week, a period journalists use to take an in-dept reflection on their work and engagement with the society.

This year’s event was graced by the presence of the state government functionaries.

 The opening remarks of the state governor unveiled some deep concerns, his understanding, concerns and prayers for journalists in the state.

The governor who was represented at the event by his deputy, commended media workers over the tremendous support the government enjoyed since its first term, stressing that the media in the state has demonstrated high level of professionalism in the objective reportage of government activities, policies and programmers.

I urge you to include ethical decision making in the list of competence you must build and embrace, to succeed you must combine your craft, skills and knowledge with strong critical thinking and sound ethical decision making, the governor prayer.

Governor uduaghan shared his perfect understanding about what being a journalist means as he shared in dept practical field experience of a day today work experience, hear him:

In your job, you will be covering tragedy & trauma, often connected with vulnerable victims who have no desire to deal with a journalists, you will be reporting on crimes & corruption, interviewing people who have no inclination to answer your questions, you will be covering complex stories about business, science and the military talking with sources that are skeptical about your ability to understand their field and subject matter. You will be reporting on politics, law enforcement and religion, talking with individuals who are reluctant because they are convinced that your bias will drive the story. You will be covering ethnic relations & cultural issues, interviewing sources who will not trust you and your reporting.

Governor Uduaghan did not hide his appreciation of the horrors of journalism, in his speech he reminded journalists that in the discharge of their duties, they will be stonewalled by powerful people who will deter them from getting the truth.

Despite all these he strengthened media worker’s commitment with the admonition that their ability to produce accurate, fair and honest journalism will directly relate to their ability to succeed in challenging working situations.

The press has a huge responsibility at launching the impetus to make the progress our country and state needs to accelerate its speed to outrun the monster of under development, you have the responsibility, the governor charged.

There is no denying the fact that vibrant press is inseparable from a responsible and responsive government, to this end you will need commitment and courage to keep practicing rigorous and vigorous journalism in the face of difficulty and even danger, to challenge conventional thinking at the risk of being labeled a rebel, Uduaghan observed.

Corruption: Failed Institution Is The Cause …….Ofuani

A former commissioner for economic planning under the Ibori administration, Mr. Clement. Ofuani drew a wonderful link between transparency, development and governance.

Clement Ofuani while delivering a paper at the annual lecture series of Niger Delta Peoples Network, Delta State Chapter at Asaba, was of the opinion that Nigerians believe that the biggest challenge facing the nation is corruption .

Eradicating corruption, especially, in public office would eliminate the greatest impediment to our rapid development, Ofuani stressed.

Corruption is actually a symptom of a disease that has become malignant, which is the failure of institutions in upholding rules, regulations and laws, which in turn result in lack of transparency and accountability in the polity thereby leading to chaos.

Clement Ofuani x-rayed the positive outcome of transparency in terms of governance, development, democracy, economic performance and public funds management.

Earlier in his welcome address the Delta State chairman of the network, Mr. Toju Binitie remarked that the network is out to ensure good governance, sustainable development and peaceful co-existence of all within the Niger Delta Region and Nigerian in general.

Comrade Olori Magege, chairman, Delta State Waste Management Board shared his thoughts on effective waste management system in delta state and how his board hopes to make waste management system a huge revenue earner for the state government.

Police Boss Commends Asaba Vigilante

·         No political consideration behind new created Divisional efforts.

The Delta State Commissioner of Police, C.P. Ikechukwu .A. Aduba at a recent press briefing with Asaba Post News-Wire commended the effort of the Asaba community vigilante at crime prevention.

The police chief flagged off a visibility patrol and familiarization tour of the divisions with the state command with a view to strengthen the command connection to the grassroots, for continued support, synergy and collaboration with established vigilante outfits within the state.

C.P. Aduba seized the moment to specially appreciate the men and operatives of the Asaba Community Vigilante for their selfless initiatives towards rendering meaningful assistance to security agencies and urged other vigilante groups in the state to effectively prevent crime, the way Asaba community vigilante does.

Clearing doubts making rounds, about the newly created divisional headquarters as politically motivated action, the police boss told Asaba Post News-Wire that there is no political consideration behind the creation of the new divisional headquarters, but were created for crime control purposes.

Aduba told Asaba Post News-Wire that the newly created divisional headquarters includes: Ogborikoko divisional police headquarter, Effurun; Head bridge divisional police headquarters Asaba; Illah divisional police headquarters, Illah; Okpanam divisional police headquarters, Okpanam and GRA divisional police headquarters, Asaba.

We give kudos to public spirited individuals and good people of Delta State who aided the command with material and logistics to see the proper take-off of the new divisions, Aduba observed.