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What do Uduaghan get to do with who support GEJ or not? Pls live Uduaghan out of this cos the man is fighting to make sure he give the best to his people.

When will Deltans appreciate what they have without sentiments? Thank God that other people are now seeing what the governor is doing. Beatiful structure I must say,

I love this governor because he is full of God's wisdom. God bless Delta State & Nigeria in general.

God bless the working governor. Delta will be great.

It seems to me that education has a two-fold function to perform in the life of man and in society: the one is utility and the other is culture. Education must enable a man to become more efficient, to achieve with increasing facility the ligitimate goals of his life.
Thanks to EEU for making it possible.

We can some times disturb contractors which will lead to abandonment of projects. Please peace is all we want for development to take place.

Hahaha God don catch that one. Many days for the thief One day for the thief the owner.

UDUAGHAN DID NOT WALK OUT OF PDP MEETING

The attention of the Delta State Government has been drawn to reports in sections of the press on the outcome of the South-South Special Zonal Executive Committee Meeting of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) held on Sunday, March 17, 2013 in Port Harcourt, Rivers State and presided over by the national chairman of the party, Alhaji Bamanga Tukur.
Some newspapers, notably The Punch, Daily Champion, People’s Daily and DailyNewswatch reported that the Governor of Delta State, Dr. Emmanuel Eweta Uduaghan, CON, walked out of the meeting alongside the host governor, Mr. Chibuike Rotimi Amaechi. This is absolutely untrue.
On arrival in Port Harcourt, Dr. Uduaghan had informed Alhaji Tukur of his desire to return to Asaba same day. Given that Asaba Airport closes to air traffic by 5pm, the Governor had sought the permission of the chairman to exit the meeting whenever it gets to the threshold of arriving Asaba Airport ahead of its closure to air traffic.
Alhaji Tukur had graciously agreed to let Governor Uduaghan leave to enable him return to Asaba on time. When eventually it was time to leave for the return flight to Asaba, Dr. Uduaghan again notified the chairman who wished him a safe flight.
Governor Amaechi, as the host governor, had to see Dr. Uduaghan off.
At no time was there any disagreement to elicit a walk out by anybody. Alhaji Tukur had conducted the meeting in an atmosphere of candour and camaraderie and before Dr. Uduaghan left the meeting, all the parties present had addressed the meeting.
Speaking earlier at the meeting, Governor Uduaghan said whatever differences members of the party may have, they should come together in the interest of the party. He also called on the leadership of the PDP to endeavour to empower its members to engender greater commitment towards strengthening the party. He said alongside providing requisite infrastructure and a clement environment for businesses to grow, the leadership should evolve measures to empower the party’s faithful.
He commended the leadership of the party, especially the National Chairman of the party, Alhaji Bamanga Tukur, for his commitment to foster unity in the party, observing that the Governors who emerged on the PDP platform in the South South zone were delivering practical dividends of democracy to the people.
Dr. Uduaghan noted that apart from the provision of infrastructure,­ it was also important for the electorate to be empowered, asserting that "we are committed to ensuring that the PDP will continue to have its stronghold in the South South".
Also speaking on behalf of Chairmen of the PDP in different states in the zone, the Delta State Chairman of the party, Chief Peter Nwaoboshi, thanked Alhaji Tukur for playing a fatherly role for the party, noting that the PDP will always emerge victorious in elections.
The Governor of Delta State is a loyal member of the PDP and holds the office and person of the national chairman of the party, Alhaji Tukur in high esteem.
We want to assume that the journalists who misrepresented the events may have genuinely misunderstood the early departure of Governor Uduaghan who was accompanied to the airport by Governor Amaechi. However, to have reached a serious conclusion as their reports did in stating that the two governors walked out of the meeting required more diligence. It is obvious that no official from any state could have suggested such interpretation to the press as no such thing happened. In effect, it is important that arm chair interpretations­ must be eschewed by the press in reporting events of national significance.
As every other political group, the PDP also has challenges to contend with. But has been the hallmark of the party, every issue is always resolved amicably.
Governor Uduaghan is a leader that has distinguished himself in the exercise of democratic principles and will never engage in acts that do not bind or unite. Besides, a platform was, in the spirit of reconciliation and progress of the party, provided for all to air their views.

Signed
CHIKE C. OGEAH Esq
Honourable Commissioner for Information
March 18, 2013.

We pray God to give the new governing council board the wisdom to take the Delta State University to a greater level.

Toaskarity: Abeg make una ignore my ignorance, "is that csassva plant in the picture actually used for the flag off? Wow!!! thats amazing "

The cassava you are seeing is for the flag off no doubt...

One_Naira: Watch as this thread will descend to insults and tribalism from you know who's. Anyway let me say my piece and leave before it starts.

Though I still think delta state governors and it's administration still need to do a lot and I mean A HUGE lot for its people at least I'll commend them on this solely because it was created to reduce the unemployment of that state.

Better is not enough, the best is yet to come

DELTA FLAGS OFF COMMERCIAL CASSAVA FARMING
To ensure adequate food and creation of jobs to the unemployed, the Delta State Ministry of Agriculture and Natural Resources led by the Honourable Commissioner, Hon. Barr Misan Ukubeyinje led the team to flag off Commercial Cassava cultivation at Ewulu, Aniocha South LGA. He told stake holders that the initiative is a collaboration of Delta State Government with the Federal Government 's Agriculture Transformation Agenda (ATA) to actualize the cassava value chain programme.

No one is perfect on earth. EEU is doing his best, all we need to do now is to encourage him so as to do more for his people. Together we can make our state great!

Baseless talk. Is very bad & evil for one not to see the good work of the governor. If u dnt see anything god about others, others will not see anything good about you.

I dey wait for the part two.

Comrade Reuben Rume Izeze addressing OGINIBO/AYAGHA/­ERHUWHAREN/­AGBOWHIAME communities during the Flag-off ceremony of the 12km road construction.

In his address the Comrade made it clear that the road project is not about politics, its all about development. He thanks the State Governor for fulfilling his promise during his electioneering campaign that this road project is a pain in the heart of these four communities and now is a dream come true, he urge the doubting Thomas' to have a change of mind.
He said the completion of the project would be completed on schedule to enhance economic boom and development in the area.
He sought the co-operation of the host communities to enable the smooth execution of the Road Project adding that he has confidence on the contracting firm executing the job to do a good work.
His words to the youths of the communities "I sincerely hope that you will continue to provide a peaceful and harmonious atmosphere for the actualization of this project. You should also guard this project equipments and ensure that it is fully protected".
He explained that the importance of the construction of the OGINIBO/AYAGHA/­ERHUWHAREN/­AGBOWHIAME road is that it would open the road to the most important Agricultural terminal in this area adding that it was the desire of his administration to see these areas is revived to boost economic development.
Speaking further, he noted that Dr Emmanuel Uduaghan administration was committed to infrastructure development in order to make the state an economic hub and empower Deltans, adding, “The infrastructure put on ground in the state is to ensure the economic development of the state and as a government we want Delta state to become an economic hub in the Country."
Comrade Izeze advised the contractors handling the project to engaged the youths from the four communities in order to avoid friction and protest with the host communities explaining that peaceful environment was needed for their job to progress.
He commended the governor for his developmental strides in the state and promised that these communities and the local government would continue to key into the three point agenda of the Uduaghan’s administration.
Thereafter, Olorogun Mudiaga O.G. Adegor, on behalf GOMENE CONSTRUCTION COMPAMY said: "l want to commend the four communities for the quality you have given us and this will urge us to give the best of our best and we will quickly complete the road for commissioning."
Comrade Izeze finally made it clear to Oginibo indigenes that Mapka Pri, Sch. Oginibo Will soon turn a new face.
Bishop Dr God-Dowell O. Avwomakpa and HRM, Matthew Ediri Egbi the Okobaro of Ughievwen Kingdom who were present @ the ceremony Thanked the Gov. Emmanuel Uduaghan and Comrade Reuben Izeze for fulfilling their promise.

What a heartless reasons for rejecting the gifts. I even want the wonan to tell the world the once she have been collecting from the governor. Is the governor for the Itsekiri only? She should have a rethink about her self centered and selfish feelings. Delta must be great!

LATE CHIEF CHRISTOPHER EFE AKPOBI: How He Was Remembered and Forgottened at death By the Living. 
The death of the great father of love, Chief Christopher Efe Akpobi reminded me of the Irish Saying that "the tree remains, but not the hand that planted it" Though i have been battling with how i can put the memory of his death behind me, the funeral service held on Friday 14th December, 2012 in Oviorie, Ethiope- East Local Government Council of Delta State, brought its memory back in my mind. As the saying above reflected, Akpobi was a planter of many trees in the Political field especially in Delta State. While those trees remain and blossom in existence, the planter suddenly bid a farewell to the world and went to join his ancestors in a very gallant manner.
The Late Chief Efe Akpobi, a former Registrar of the Petroleum Training Institute(PTI), Effurun and once Chairman, Delta State Primary Education Board(SPEB) was a great father, a philanthropist, a builder of hope, a political broker, architect of peace and servant of humanity.Though, the burial of this great man was not an avenue to assess how those he contributed immensely to their lives would accord him at death his last respect and love, the  events at his burial ceremony and lessons learnt therefrom will remain longer in my memory than his demise. The deviation from my expectations on that day prompted me to do this piece. Why is it so? The reader may interestingly ask! The answer is not far-fetched. To me, the burial ceremony of a deceased loved one, is the last place to accord such person the last respect and love due. According to Napoleon, the late Akpobi was a Leader dealing in hope. However, many of his hopes concerning his dear people and state were not met before death invited him home. As a man who was not interested in becoming successful, Akpobi was busy creating value in every life he came across to the best he can offer. This can be proved by the spirit of an average Nigerian of his political class and position boasting until death of having only one hut over his head on planet earth. The rest of his achievements was invested in the hopes and future of the hopeless that came his way. This was why i said that the events of Friday 14th December, 2012 would remain very long in my memory. 
Having a very shallow knowledge of the man-Akpobi while growing up as a young man, an uncle once told me about how the late 'Architect of hope' for the helpless,  established his future, by making his dream of becoming an Engineer a reality. His story moved me to study this man at a very close rank and i came to terms with the people that described him as a generous man and a welfarist. What really endeared him to me, was his philosophy that the best life to live was to live for the society and humanity.  To him, serving people's wishes and pains was his number one priority as he wakes up every morning. As a Registrar, he assisted those who could have been denied admission into the PTI in his days. When he was appointed as the Chairman State Primary Education Board,SPEB, by Governor James Ibori, many who knew him before the time heaved a sigh of relief as the day for the development of our public schools was dawn. Deltans still remember how the late Akpobi, as a mediator between Government and the  people of Delta State was fighting government Contractors over completion of contracts awarded them under his board. It was due to his tireless efforts that the massive renovations and constructions of new Primary Schools Classroom Blocks done during the Ibori administration were achieved. 
In the last general elections for the gubernatorial position of Delta State, Chief Efe Akpobi gave it all to the support of his Urhobo brother, Chief Great Ovedje Ogboru being a lover and believer of the Urhobo course. As a Politician, the Late Akpobi groomed a lot of political actors  you see in Delta state today especially in the Delta Central where he hailed from. There is hardly any political think tank in the present political dispensation in Urhobo land that was never affected in one way or the other through an affiliation with the late Efe Akpobi. So, one was wondering where were the likes of the Deputy Governor of Delta state, Prof Amos Agbe Utuama, Dr. Chris Oghenechovwen, Dr A P Fovie, Ejaife Odebala, Ufuoma Obule, Hon Evelyn, Terry Noah, Sen. Pius Akpor Ewherido, the so-called political messiah of the Urhobo Nation, Chief Ovedje Ogboru etc when such a father of many political figures was being buried. I wish the dead can see?
At the burial Ceremony of this great man of influence and political icon, the Biblical story of the 10 Lepers healed by Jesus came into reflection ones again. The Bible says in the Gospel book of Luke 17:15-17 that out of the 10 Lepers that were healed, only one returned to Jesus acknowledging Him as the source of his healing. How do I mean? I mean that not many that were calling the late Efe Akpobi, father or leader when he was alive meant it.  The role call was made but not many were found.  Apart from Olorogun(Sen) Akpor Pius Ewherido who showed up during the outing and thanksgiving Service at the St. Matthews Catholic Church, Oviorie, the rest of the DPP family whom he was ready to sacrifice his life for  during the last 2011 general elections, including their leader and messiah, Chief Great Ogboru did not show any sign of love for the late leader.
Chief Amori, Olorogun (Hon) Akpodiogaga-a Sunny Emeyese could not forget in a haste how the late Akpobi affected their lives politically and other wise. It is still very fresh in ones memory, what happened in Oviorie when Chief Amori visited the Late Akpobi seeking his blessings and endorsement for the Senatorial race in the Delta Central on a day about 14 Youths almost lost their lives if not for the timely intervention of the late chief. So, i commend Chief Amori  to have come in person to honour 'the Cream of Delta politics' at death. Hon. Emeyese was also present at the burial of the political general, to give him his last respect. There is one man i must not forget to mention in this piece. He is the  honourable Commissioner for Economic Planning Delta State,  Mr. Kenneth Okpara. If you ask me, I will tell you that I know nothing or very little about the relationship between the late Akpobi and Mr. Okpara as the latter is  very new in the politics of the state,  yet he came to accord the man his last respect. 
Albus Dumbledore, when he saw the way people were pitying the dead  Harry including passers-by and friends on the day of his funeral, he advised thus; "Do not  pity the dead Harry. Pity the living, and, above all, those who live without love". So, in the same vein I will advise 'the living without love' that there is no love to show God than the love you show to  humanity. At death, Akpobi was suddenly forgotten by the likes of Prof Amos Utuama, Chief Great Ovedje Ogboru, Dr Chris Oghenechovwen, Dr. A. P Fovie, Terry Noah, the Okumagbas, the UPU, the Gbinijes, Odebala Ejaife, Charles Obule, Prof Hope Eghagha, Hon Evelyn and host of others. How soon the good works done by the dead are forgotten? Sleep on Chief C. E. Akpobi, the provider of hope to the helpless, Adieu the protector of the weak!!!

The has really done well and beg him to do more. Delta must be GREAT..

Delta is Eko 2012 champion

Team Delta has emerged as the champion of the 18th National Sports Festival tagged Eko 2012, after amassing the highest number of medals at the 13-day sports fiesta.
For winning the competition, Delta will be rewarded with N20million promised by President Goodluck Jonathan to the eventual winner.
With 114 gold, 99 silver and 75 bronze medals, Delta dethroned the defending champion, Rivers, which finished second amassed 76 gold, 71 silver and 70 bronze medals.
The host of the competition, Lagos got 64 gold, Lagos had 47 silver and 71 bronze medals.
Edo finished fourth with 25 gold, 23 silver and 44 bronze medals, while Bayelsa occupied the fifth position with 19 gold, 17 silver and 22 bronze medals.
Also among the top 10 is Ondo, which is sixth with 18 gold, 12 silver and 28 bronze medals, Ogun is seventh with 15 gold, 22 silver and 31 bronze medals.
Host of the next festival, Cross River placed eight with 12 gold, 14 silver and 23 bronze medals, while Oyo has 12 gold, 13 silver and 17 bronze medals. The tenth placed team is Akwa Ibom which has seven gold, 18 silver and 19 bronze medals.
29 states have at least one gold, while eight remaining states are without any gold medal.
One significant improvement from previous festivals is that all the participating states won medals with the least state being Katsina, which has three bronze medals to finish 37 on the medal table.

Scholarship: Delta Gives N180m To 36 Ist Class Graduates

Delta State Governor, Dr. Emmanuel Uduaghan has justified the present administration’­s huge investment in education, saying the sector has been identified as one of the critical areas of intervention to improve both the state’s economy and its overall development.

Governor Uduaghan spoke while presenting cheques to recipients of 1st class Honours degree scholarship scheme to study doctorate degree levels and bursary award to students of the Nigeria Law School in Asaba, yesterday 7th Dec. 2012. Each of the 1st class scholarship beneficiaries was presented cheques of N5 million for the duration of their studies.

He disclosed that while the bursary for the law school students had been increased from N50,000 to N100,000, the first set of awardees would be given arrears of N50,000 each.

The governor urged the 1st-class scholarship recipients to be good ambassadors of the state as they step out to pursue further studies in any university of their choice, anywhere in the world.

Scholarship: Delta Gives N180m To 36 Ist Class Graduates

Delta State Governor, Dr. Emmanuel Uduaghan has justified the present administration’­s huge investment in education, saying the sector has been identified as one of the critical areas of intervention to improve both the state’s economy and its overall development.

Governor Uduaghan spoke while presenting cheques to recipients of 1st class Honours degree scholarship scheme to study doctorate degree levels and bursary award to students of the Nigeria Law School in Asaba, yesterday 7th Dec. 2012. Each of the 1st class scholarship beneficiaries was presented cheques of N5 million for the duration of their studies.

He disclosed that while the bursary for the law school students had been increased from N50,000 to N100,000, the first set of awardees would be given arrears of N50,000 each.

The governor urged the 1st-class scholarship recipients to be good ambassadors of the state as they step out to pursue further studies in any university of their choice, anywhere in the world.

UDUAGHAN PROMISES CENTRE OF EXCELLENCE AS DELSUTH TEAM UP WITH UNIVERSITY OF TEXAS ON KIDNEY TRANSPLANT

GOVERNOR UDUAGHAN (2NDRIGHT), EXECUTIVE VP AND PROVOST DEAN, SOUTHWESTERN MEDICAL SCHOOL, DR. J. GREGORY FRITZ (2ND LEFT), CMD, DELSUTH, DR. LESLIE AKPORIAYE (LEFT) AND DR. PETER IGARASHI, DURING THE SIGNING OF THE MOU IN DALLAS, TEXAS.

Delta State University Teaching Hospital, Oghara (DELSUTH) has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with the University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center (UTSMC) to develop a centre of excellence for kidney transplant and treatment of kidney related diseases.

Delta State Governor, Dr. Emmanuel Uduaghan who led a delegation of the State officials to UTSMC, explained that the objective of the MOU was to “establish a partnership that promotes joint initiatives in the fields of Nephrology and Kidney Transplantation between the parties”.

According to him, it would take between 14 and 16 months to set up the fields of Nephrology and Kidney Transplantation of internationally acceptable standards at DELSUTH.

Specifically, this requires improvement of the Dialysis centre, the Laboratory, Radiology and Theatre departments of DELSUTH into centers of excellence.

To achieve this, the Governor disclosed that the State Government would in the next 10 months, enhance the infrastructures and equipment at DELSUTH as well as the capacity of the personnel.

He said that the personnel at DELSUTH would be sent to UTSMC for specialization and refresher courses to enable them cope with the new facilities and discharge their duties efficiently.

Dr. Uduaghan noted that the overall objective was to make the facilities for nephrology and kidney transplant available and at a cheaper rate for the people.

Besides, he said that it was part of the State’s larger policy of boosting medical tourism as well as enhancing the internally generated revenue base of the State.

The MOU was signed on behalf of DELSUTH, by Dr. Leslie Akporiaye, Chief Medical Director of DELSUTH and witnessed by Dr Daniel Omodon, Permanent Secretary, Ministry of Health.

Dr Peter Igarashi signed on behalf of UTSMC while Dr Juan Arenas witnessed. The UTSMC delegation was led by its executive vice president, Dr J Gregory Fitz.

In his remarks, Dr Fitz expressed delight at not just the collaboration between DELSUTH and UTSMC but the enthusiasm and determination shown by the Delta State Government on behalf of DELSUTH.

In particular, he said that the presence of the Governor at the signing of the MOU was an indication of the seriousness attached to the project by the Government.

Recently, DELSUTH successfully carried out knee replacement as well as cement-free hip replacement which are major surgery procedures rarely undertaken in Nigeria.

In fact, the cement-free hip surgery carried out by DELSUTH, at Oghara was the first of its kind in Nigeria.

The governor of Delta State has really done well for his people. I urge the governor to more for his ppeople

Wounders shall never end

The arrest will serve as an example to others. The governor have some bad bele people among him

I say To all those who are not in support of the mobile clinic, that you will never find good thing in you lifes. What is wrong with loudable project to help rural dwellers and the flood victims? Must we always critics the good things Uduaghan is doing in delta state all because you don't like him for no reason? The man is working and he will not seek you opinion to do good in the state. MAKE D BAD BELE PEOPLE GO HUG TRANSFORMER.

The Asaba airport is completed. Stop this blackmailing style of yours.

UDUAGHAN CELEBRATES 58TH BIRTHDAY WITH FLOOD VICTIM IN REHABILITATION CAMPS

 Delta state governor, Dr. Emmanuel Uduaghan on Monday 22nd 2012 celebrated his 58th birthday with flood victims in the state, expressing his happiness that they are looking healthy and well looked after.
The governor who expressed surprise that they were looking so healthy and radiant asked whether they were the same victims he had visited sometime ago to which they chorused ‘yes.’
Expressing happiness at the turn of event he said “It is difficult to believe that you are the flood victims who stay here. I am happy that you are looking so well. I am here to celebrate my birth day with you and to assure you that I want your happiness and will always care for you”.
Governor Uduaghan said: “There are some people who do not have the comfort of their beds to sleep on, clothes to put on or any material to boast of, those are the people I want to mark my birthday with and the best gift you can give me today is to get a cloth or something precious to any of the rehabilitation camps today or tomorrow.”
Dr Uduaghan said he was celebrating the birthday with them to put smiles on their faces and divert their attention from the disaster they went through.
The governor also said he deviated from his previous style of celebration because of the flood victims explaining that rather than marking it with close political associates he chose to celebrate it with the flood victims to give them a sense of belonging.
Dr Uduaghan visited all the relief camps in the state, including Asaba, Illah, Kwale, Ozoro, Oleh, Ughelli, Oginibo (Ughelli South LGA), Ogbe-Ijo, etc., said he was dedicating the birthday to the flood victims in order to identify with their sufferings at this time of their lives.
At each of the camps children and adults sang happy birthday and cut the cake with the governor who was accompanied by his wife.
It was an interesting sight to behold especially as the flood victims who previously wore sorrowful looks some days back were gaily dressed and danced with enthusiasm. 
In another development, more relief materials were donated to the camps by concerned citizens in the state.
The governor assured the displaced victims that the materials would be evenly distributed to the various camps in the state and guaranteed that the items would be used judiciously.
Dr Uduaghan commended well meaning Deltans, Nigerians who had stepped up to assist the government in caring for the displaced victims saying that their good gesture could only be repaid by God Himself.

I now believe dat no man can satisfy everybody. We complained that Uduaghan is lacking in the educational sector, transportation, electricity, health, scholarship and he fixed up and we still complaining. Pls let's join hands with the man to make Delta State great. He is a listerning governor and he will put every thing in place to make us happy.

I believe he will get this road problem right cos he know what the people wants. God bless the listerning governor and I pray for good wealther so as to accomplish his goals.

Comrade Rueben Rume Izeze chatting with His Excellency Gov. Emmanuel Uduaghan during his visit to Ughelli South LGA flood camp @ Oginibo Town.