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Nwuche Urges For A Peaceful And United Ekpeye

Former Deputy Speaker of the House of Representatives Rt. Hon Prince Chibudom Nwuche has urged for a more united and peaceful Ekpeye Nation to enhance the development of the area.

The Esama Ekpeye Logbo (Moon of Ekpeye) stated this while speaking as special guest during the 2022 opening ceremony of the Upata Kingdom Wrestling Season at Edeoha town in Ahoada East L.G.A of Rivers State on Tuesday 21st June 2022.

Nwuche who described sports as a veritable tool for individual and societal development, encouraged the youths to eschew violence and shun criminal activities but engage in productive ventures such as sporting activities which is a major source of revenue and livelihood and to emulate those who use their energies productively in sports, business and other endeavors.

Esama Ekpeye who described Ekpeye as a blessed ethnic nation with abundant human and natural resources, commended Ekpeye traditional rulers for the unity amongst them and the peace they are promoting in Ekpeye which will attract more development to the area.

He thanked the Upata King His Royal Majesty Eze Felix Otuwarikpo for organizing the event by “keeping alive the legacies and memories of his predecessor late HRH Eze C. C Nwuche who was a wrestling enthusiast and promoter of Ekpeye culture”, noting that the Ekpeye traditional wrestling brings together all sons and daughters of Ekpeye and a symbol of peace and unity in Ekpeye land.

Prince Nwuche commended the local government chairmen of Ahoada East and Ahoada West L.G.As Barr Ben Eke and Evang. Hope Ikiriko for their support to the Traditional Rulers and promotion of sports in Ekpeye land which has contributed to the peace being enjoyed by the people.

NWUCHE URGES EKPEYE YOUTHS TO EMULATE THOSE USING THEIR ENERGY PRODUCTIVELY IN THEIR VARIOUS ENDEAVOURS

~ Advices the youths to eschew violence as Upata Kingdom Opens 2022 Traditional Wrestling Season.

The Former Deputy Speaker, Federal House of Representatives Rt. Hon. Prince Chibudom Nwuche OFR, Esama Ekpeye Logbo has urged the youths of Ekpeye Ethnic Nationality to emulate their counterparts in using their energies for productive activities ranging from sports, business and other endeavours.

Speaking at the opening ceremony of the Upata Kingdom Wrestling Season 2022 which held at Edeoha community playground in Ahoada East Local Government Area, Rivers State yesterday 21st June, 2022, the former federal lawmaker charged the youths of Ekpeye Ethnic Nationality and Upata Kingdom in particular to eschew violence and invest their energies into productive ventures.

Prince Nwuche applauded the King of Upata Kingdom His Majesty Nye Udu Felix Enene Otuwarikpo Ph.D for keeping alive the legacy of his late father His Royal Highness Eze Clifford Cheta Nwuche, Eze Igbu Upata II and called on the traditional rulers to maintain the existing peace and unity amongst them as they should always count on the support of their subjects when the need arises.

The Esama Ekpeye Logbo did not fail to appreciate the support of the Chairmen of Ahoada East and West Local Government Areas, Hon. Barr. Benjamin Israel Eke and Hon. Evang. Hope Ikiriko for their constant support and Solidarity towards the traditional institution and sports in Ekpeye Ethnic Nationality "Once again I thank the chairman of our councils Ben Pay and Hope for always encouraging sporting activities and supporting our royal fathers" he added.

Conclusively he thanked those who has come from far and near to show solidarity to the people of Upata Kingdom.

Dignitaries which attended the event includes His Imperial Majesty Eze Sir (Amb) Kelvin Ngozi Anugwo JP, AP, Eze Ekpeye Logbo III, His Majesty Eze (Hon) Cassidy O. W Ikegbidi JP, AP, Eze Igbu Akoh II and Natural Ruler of Akoh Kingdom, His Majesty Eze (Hon) Maxwell Augustine Okpokiri, Eze Igbu Ubie IV, His Majesty Eze Onyekachi Amaonwu, Eze Omuma, His Majesty (King) Moore Ubuo, Okilomu -Ibe (III) of Engenni Kingdom and other respected kings and traditional rulers.

Others includes, Hon. Barr. Benjamin Israel Eke, Executive Chairman, Ahoada East Local Government Area, Hon. Evang. Hope Ikiriko, Executive Chairman, Ahoada West Local Government Area, Permanent Secretaries, Ministry of Chieftaincy and community development, Ministry of Youths Development, Staff of Rivers State Ministry of Sports, youth bodies, social cultural groups, students groups, different Nigeria Security Outfits, gentlemen of the press, spectators etc.

HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO OUR JEWEL OF INESTIMABLE VALUE.


Dear Usamali,

Our lovely blue eye daughter, the apple of our eyes!

Today makes it exactly ONE YEAR you came to earth to fulfill your destiny,

Today is remarkable because you made us proud.

Today is significant because you put the enemies to shame.

Today is special because you came to us as a special child with rare beauty and natural endowments.

We are wishing you baby Elliana, the very best birthday!

We pray and hope that life always brings you happiness, just as you deserve.

We are and will always be proud and lucky to call you our daughter!

Sending you all our love on your special day this year, our daughter!

Love you to the moon and back!

Dad & Mum

HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO OUR JEWEL OF INESTIMABLE VALUE.


Dear Usamali,

Our lovely blue eye daughter, the apple of our eyes!

Today makes it exactly ONE YEAR you came to earth to fulfill your destiny,

Today is remarkable because you made us proud.

Today is significant because you put the enemies to shame.

Today is special because you came to us as a special child with rare beauty and natural endowments.

We are wishing you baby Elliana, the very best birthday!

We pray and hope that life always brings you happiness, just as you deserve.

We are and will always be proud and lucky to call you our daughter!

Sending you all our love on your special day this year, our daughter!

Love you to the moon and back!

Dad & Mum

HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO OUR JEWEL OF INESTIMABLE VALUE.


Dear Usamali,

Our lovely blue eye daughter, the apple of our eyes!

Today makes it exactly ONE YEAR you came to earth to fulfill your destiny,

Today is remarkable because you made us proud.

Today is significant because you put the enemies to shame.

Today is special because you came to us as a special child with rare beauty and natural endowments.

We are wishing you baby Elliana, the very best birthday!

We pray and hope that life always brings you happiness, just as you deserve.

We are and will always be proud and lucky to call you our daughter!

Sending you all our love on your special day this year, our daughter!

Love you to the moon and back!

Dad & Mum

A very beautiful little girl discovered as Usamali Elliana Unwomanuishi who is born with natural blue eyes is celebrating her one year anniversary on Friday 20th May, 2022.

Our source said she is the daughter of celebrity MC Sharpillo who married a blue eyes lady Miss Deborah Abbot now Mrs Eric-Agwenitani Deborah on 26th December, 2020 in Port Harcourt, Rivers State who went viral after their pre wedding pictures surfaced on the internet.

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Previous thread https://www.nairaland.com/6294160/beautiful-rivers-girl-natural-blue

LEAVE NWUCHE OUT OF EZE EKPEYE LOGBO STOOL

A group under the auspices of “Nwuche Support Group” have urged the Ekpeye people and the general public to discountenance rumors making the rounds that Esama Ekpeye Logbo of Ekpeye land and former Deputy Speaker of the House of Representatives Rt. Hon Prince Chibudom Nwuche is interested in occupying the vacant stool of Eze Ekpeye Logbo of Ekpeye land as Eze Ekpeye Logbo III.

In a statement issued at Ahoada, the leader of the group High Chief Kroham Joel described the rumuor as mischievous and being sponsored by known political interests within the area who want Nwuche out of the political space by luring him to the traditional stool of Eze Ekpeye Logbo which of course will prevent him from active political participation and thereby making way for them to achieve their self seeking agenda.

He maintained that Nwuche has never shown any interest in the stool and has indeed blessed all the aspirants that have collected nomination forms and urged them to all work for the interest and development of Ekpeye Kingdom.


Kroham who described Nwuche as having very high regard and respect for the Eze Ekpeye Logbo stool, said the Ekpeye people at this time would rather prefer Nwuche who is the political leader of Ekpeye with the National reach to remain in the political scene and continue to attract developmental projects to Ekpeye people as has been the case in recent times due to Nwuche’s close and cordial relationship with the Governor of Rivers State His Excellency Chief Barr Ezenwo Nyesom Wike.

He urged Ekpeye people to ensure a smooth and peaceful process towards electing a new king, assuring that any one that eventually emerges will receive the blessings, support and cooperation of the Esama Ekpeye Logbo for the overall development of Ekpeye land.

GROUP URGES NWUCHE TO RUN FOR GOVERNORSHIP

As the preparations for the 2023 elections hots up, a group under the umbrella of Ekpeye Mandate has called on the former Deputy Speaker of the House of Representatives Rt Hon Prince Chibudom Nwuche to contest for the governorship of Rivers State in 2023.

Speaking during a courtesy visit to Rt. Hon Prince Chibudom Nwuche at his Ochigba residence in Ahoada East L GA of Rivers state, the leader of the group comrade Okolobia Frankling said they were in Nwuche’s house to convey the resolve of the generality of Ekpeye people that having xrayed the persons indicating interest to occupy the Rivers state Brick House come 2023, they have found Nwuche most credible and worthy to take over the affairs of Rivers state from the wonderful performance of His Excellency Chief Barr Nyesom Wike and continue in that legacy towards a better Rivers State, the sterling performance of Prince Nwuche in the House of Representatives especially as Deputy and his commitment to the wellbeing of the common man stands him out to occupy and deliver on the task of the exalted office of a Governor.

Comrade Okorobia said that as part of the mobilization plans, the group has commenced consultations with other ethnic groups in Rivers and the candidature of Nwuche has received tremendous and overwhelming support from across the state, emphasizing that Nwuche’s acceptance to heed this clarion call will no doubt deepen the development of Rivers state.

Also speaking, Secretary of the group Comrade Fredrick Williams said the group which costs across political divides has the network to mobilize Rivers people for the realization of the agenda.

Responding, Rt Hon Prince Chibudom Nwuche thanked the group for the visit and promised to further consult with the stakeholders in the party under the leadership of the governor HE Nyesom Wike as he is a team player.He thanked them for finding him worthy and assured them that his guiding principles in public service has always been to place the welfare of the masses first and above all considerations. He further commended Wike for his development strides in Rivers that has laid a good foundation for the economic development.

He promised to revert to them as soon as he has completed his consultations.

NWUCHE COMMISSIONS ODIABIDI ULTRA MODERN MARKET

~ Eulogises Edison's quality representation

The former deputy speaker, federal house of representatives, High Chief (Rt Hon.) Prince Chibudom Nwuche has commissioned the ultra modern market at Odiabidi community in Ahoada East Local Government Area, Rivers State, a project embarked by the deputy speaker, Rivers State House of Assembly and member representing Ahoada East Local Government Area Constituency II, High Chief Rt. Hon. Ehie Ogerenye Edison MHA Esq in the state Assembly.

Nwuche who was unavoidably absent and on a state assignment was ably represented by His Royal Highness Nye Udu Kelvin Ngozi Anugwo JP, Nye Udu Ede Clan in Upata Kingdom.

Speaking while unveiling the modern market, Nwuche eulogized the deputy speaker for his developmental strides and empowerment programmes in Ekpeye Ethnic Nationality especially in Upata, Ahoada East Constituency II where he represents.

The former federal lawmaker encouraged Edison to continue his good works as the future holds something bigger and better. The Esama Ekpeye Logbo through his representative appreciated Ehie Edison for keeping to his campaign promises as he remembered the help Odiabidi community rendered to him when he needed them the most.

Like Oliver Twist, he asked that the remaining communities be touched with similar projects to feel the dividend of democracy while appreciating the Governor of Rivers State, His Excellency Chief (Barr) Ezenwo Nyesom Wike CON, GSSRS, POS (Africa ), Executive Governor of Rivers State for the platform he has provided for the younger generations to prove themselves in politics.

He prayed for the successful utilisation of the market as he noted the huge economic benefits of the project undertaken, completed and commissioned.

The Esama Ekpeye Logbo and former Deputy Speaker of the House of Representatives, Rt Hon Chibudom Nwuche has described sport as veritable tool for unity and youth physical,mental and social development.

Nwuche stated this when he kicked off the opening ceremony of Ekpeye unity cup competition organised by Ekpeye Youth Congress EYC Worldwide, the apex youth body in Ekpeye land

The event took place on Saturday December 4, 2021 at Government Primary School, Ahoada in Ahoada East LGA of Rivers State.

The Esama Ekpeye Logbo who gave material support for the competition, called on the youths to shun acts capable of causing disaffection in the system and engage in meaningful ventures.

Rt. Hon. Prince Chibudom Nwuche (OFR), encouraged sporting activity for the purpose of promoting peace, unity and security of the area.He urged the youths to shun cultism,kidnapping, pipe line vandalisation and orher vices.

He used the occasion to commend governor Nyesom Ezenwo Wike for developing Ekpeye land through construction of numerous projects such as the ongoing dualization of Ahoada- Omoku road, Rivers State University Faculty building at Ahoada and Odioku internal road network which according to him are eloquent testimonies of the Governor's love for the Ekpeye people.

The Special Guest of Honour called on the people of Ekpeye to unite and support the governor's good governance for the betterment of the area.

Rt. Hon. Chibudom Nwuche described the governor's leadership style as very exemplary stressing that with Rivers State turning into construction site, Rivers people need more of his services in his future aspirations.

Also speaking, the Chairman of Ahoada East LGA, Hon. Ben Eke and the Chairman of the occasion, Hon. Chigbo Sam Eligwe PhD commended the leadership of Ekpeye Youth Congress for the good initiative aimed at uniting the youths of Ekpeye and harnessing their potentials for future endeavours.

They made their financial commitment towards the success of the programme and called on them to remain committed to peace building so that the society will be better for it.

In the opening ceremony Igwa Community Football Club from Igbu Ehuda Kingdom defeated Ogbo Community Football Club from Igbu Akoh Kingdom by 3 goals to 1

ANOTHER APPEAL TO SAVE A LIFE!

From the bottom of my heart, I appreciate you all on this space who has never let me down each time I raise a serious issue of concern especially the ones that bothers on saving lives.

Last few months we all worked and prayed together to save Pharm. Percy Ejimaji 's life and today God made it. I can't thank you all enough for your contribution no matter how little.

Please let's do this again as we save the life of Miss. Nagi Susan Chizhim .

She is from Ehuda (Ahoada) Town in Ahoada East Local Government Area Rivers State . Miss Nagi Susan Chizhim is 26 years old hair stylist and make-up artist who is presented with BILATERAL COLLAGE DISORDER OF THE EYELIDS AND BILATERAL NASAL OBSTRUCTION OF 16YEARS INFRA-ORBITALl SWELLING, GRADUAL AND PROGRESSIVE WITH BILATERAL PROPTOSIS.

She has been to different hospitals here in Nigeria for treatment with clinical reports as shown in the pictures also placed on Antibiotics but no result.

Her clinical diagnosis is Infra-orbital mass: RHINOCLEROMA

Patient is at risk of LOSING HER EYES ����� and has been referred to INDIA FOR SURGERY.

She needs FINANCIAL ASSISTANT to help prepare her for the surgery which will amount to (#15,000,000) Fifteen Million naira Only

Times are hard and the economy is harsh but with God I know we can do this.

Please kindly send your donations to:.

Account Number: 0165511749

Account name: NAGI SUSAN CHIZHIM.

Bank name: Gurantee Trust Bank. (GTB)

For contacts call: 08149166249, 09053651729

Father's name: NAGI DESMOND NGOZI
08164091774, 08153419622.

Please share so we can save her life

Thank You!

ANOTHER APPEAL TO SAVE A LIFE!

From the bottom of my heart, I appreciate you all on this space who has never let me down each time I raise a serious issue of concern especially the ones that bothers on saving lives.

Last few months we all worked and prayed together to save Pharm. Percy Ejimaji 's life and today God made it. I can't thank you all enough for your contribution no matter how little.

Please let's do this again as we save the life of Miss. Nagi Susan Chizhim .

She is from Ehuda (Ahoada) Town in Ahoada East Local Government Area Rivers State . Miss Nagi Susan Chizhim is 26 years old hair stylist and make-up artist who is presented with BILATERAL COLLAGE DISORDER OF THE EYELIDS AND BILATERAL NASAL OBSTRUCTION OF 16YEARS INFRA-ORBITALl SWELLING, GRADUAL AND PROGRESSIVE WITH BILATERAL PROPTOSIS.

She has been to different hospitals here in Nigeria for treatment with clinical reports as shown in the pictures also placed on Antibiotics but no result.

Her clinical diagnosis is Infra-orbital mass: RHINOCLEROMA

Patient is at risk of LOSING HER EYES ����� and has been referred to INDIA FOR SURGERY.

She needs FINANCIAL ASSISTANT to help prepare her for the surgery which will amount to (#15,000,000) Fifteen Million naira Only

Times are hard and the economy is harsh but with God I know we can do this.

Please kindly send your donations to:.

Account Number: 0165511749

Account name: NAGI SUSAN CHIZHIM.

Bank name: Gurantee Trust Bank. (GTB)

For contacts call: 08149166249, 09053651729

Father's name: NAGI DESMOND NGOZI
08164091774, 08153419622.

Please share so we can save her life

Thank You!

NWUCHE COMMENDS SENATORS FOR PASSAGE OF ELECTORAL BILL


~ Urges Federal House of Representatives to do likewise

Hon. Prince Chibudom Nwuche a former deputy speaker of the Federal House of Representatives has commended the members of the senate on the passage of the amended electoral act that empowers INEC to decide on the utilization of electronic transmission of results. He also commended them for amending the electoral act to mandate direct primaries for political parties.
He noted that the foundation of any democratic nation is free, fair and credible elections. Candidates that emerge through a free, fair and credible elections are more likely to work in the interest of the masses and help the country achieve rapid economic development, especially in this challenging times of the global covid pandemic that has made Nigeria witness a decline in her economy.

He also opined that the electronic transmission of results would avoid the violence often witnessed at elections, especially at the point of manual collation of votes where thugs are deployed to chase away voters and manipulate the results. He further commended the courage of the Senate in revisiting those provisions which the masses of Nigeria had commented against.

He maintained that “part of the reason why many professionals often do not venture into politics is the fear that the votes of the masses will not count even if they voted,and the needless violence and manipulation that has become synonymous with elections.That often some of those who are eventually announced in this flawed process are not the ones preferred by the voters, especially in party primaries where god fathers impose unpopular candidates on hapless members”.

Manipulations has also led to apathy on the part of some youths and the voting populace who feel that their votes won’t count,and decide not to vote,and some to sell their votes for a pittance on the day of election.
He urged the House of Representatives to also do likewise and confirm the amendments so that Nigerians can have renewed confidence in the electoral system and turn out in mass to elect the right candidates that will change the fortune of our country and bequeath a better country to the younger generation.
“Good, productive and people oriented governance begins on a foundation of free, fair and credible elections,where the votes of the masses is the only pathway to leadership” he maintained.

13th October, 2021

PRESIDENT BUHARI GREETS FORMER DEPUTY SPEAKER, CHIBUDOM NWUCHE AT 60

President Muhammadu Buhari warmly felicitates with former Deputy Speaker of House of Representatives, Rt. Hon. Chibudon Nwuche and his family, as he turns 60 on September 30, 2021, praying that the Almighty God will continue to guide and protect him.

President Buhari rejoices with the former deputy speaker on his impressive achievements working in the private and public sectors, which include legal practice, business, humanitarian services and as an elected lawmaker, rising to a leadership position in the National Assembly.

The President notes the contributions of Rt. Hon Nwuche at the House of Representations, with bills that were directly hinged on welfare of the people and which greatly impacted on the nation, like the Nigerians with Disability Bill, the Nigerian Media Bill and The Nigerian Local Content Bill, and some have transformed into laws, institutions and commissions.

President Buhari extols the community worker and grassroots activist, who played a strong role in passage of the Niger Delta Development Commission Act and the Onshore Offshore Dichotomy Bill, and also set up scholarships and grant schemes for indigent students and entrepreneurs.
The President wishes Rt. Hon. Nwuche longer life and prosperity.

Femi Adesina
Special Adviser to the President
(Media & Publicity)
September 29, 2021

Let's Save Percy's Life

Mr. Ejimaji Percy Emmanuel a 29 yr old Pharmacist from Ahoada East Local Government Area of Rivers State, who presented with 4/7 history of ascending numbness and weakness which started from both lower limbs and rapidly involved the upper limbs.

By the 3rd day of onset of symptoms, weakness has gotten to the neck with associated difficulty in swallowing.

There was a history of a febrile illness 1/52 before onset of symptoms.

His clinical diagnosis is Gullian Barre syndrome with busbar involvement.

Patient is at risk of respiratory muscles paralysis and requires urgent intubation and full ICU care.

He also requires urgent treatment with Human Intravenous immunoglobulin (IVIG) at 24 gm daily for 5 days.

GRIFOLS brand of IVIG costs 350, 000 Naira only for 10 grams . A total of 12 vials is required at the sum of *l#4,2000,000 ( Four Million, Two Hundred Thousand Naira Only)

This patient requires at least 12 bottles of IVIG .

He needs urgent financial assistance.

Kindly send your donations to:

0723063750
Eco Bank
Ejimaji Percy

For contact call: 0803 771 9904 (His Father)

WE WILL ALWAYS COOPERATE WITH YOU, TRADERS ALONG THE DEMOLISHED PORTION OF THE AHOADA, EAST- WEST ROAD DECLARE TO WIKE

~ Appeals to Governor Wike to relocate them to a government owned land as the Mr. Obinna Micah calls for peaceful coexistence.

The traders along the demolished portion of the Ahoada East Local Government Area East-West road have pledged their unalloyed loyalty to the Executive Governor of Rivers State through the Ahoada East Local Government Area Chairman Hon. Barr. Benjamin Israel Eke.

Speaking to newsmen over the weekend, Mr. Benjamin Michael, Chairman of the Traders Association, Ama Hausa (East-West Road) pledged the total commitment and willingness of the affected traders to cooperate with the order of the Rivers State Government under the leadership of His Excellency, Chief (Barr) Ezenwo Nyesom-Wike CON, GSSRS, POS (Africa), the Executive Governor of Rivers State.

Mr. Ben appealed to the governor on behalf of the affected traders to relocate them to a government owned land where they can carry out their legitimate businesses as many of them have families and their needs are left unattended to.

In the same development, Comr. Obinna Micah, the Task Force Chairman overseeing the level of compliance of the order along the East West road, who works with his team of task force members for the Ahoada East Local Government Area eulogised the Governor of Rivers State for his timely intervention and prompt actions as the East West road was turning to a death trap as series of accidents has occured, lives lost and series of criminal activities been reported to be taken place there.

Obinna Micah while addressing the traders sued for peaceful coexistence as taking laws into their hands will be seen as a challenge to the government both at the Local and State levels and the government will surely react which will definitely affect the culprits. He frowned at those who damaged his patrol vehicle and forgave them for the interest of peace though warned that such act should stop forthwith.

He therefore called on those affected to obey the order of the government of Rivers State and the task force team vested with the powers of monitoring compliance, while warning that the Local Government Council Task Force Team appointed by the Executive Chairman will not compromise in the discharge of her legitimate duties along the East -West Road.

Mr. Obinna did not fail to pour encomiums on the executive chairman of Ahoada East Local Government Area, Hon. Barr. Benjamin Isreal Eke, as he described him as a "field marshal".

" I specially want to appreciate my executive chairman, Hon. Barr. Ben Eke for being a good leader who always lead from the front and not sitting in the office and dishing out orders, Ben will always lead from the front and this alone is a morale booster to a lot of our workers he concluded"

GOOD NEWS AS IGBU AKOH MONARCH IS SET TO REDUCE BRIDE PRICE AS AKOH YOUNG MAIDENS PAYS COURTESY VISIT TO THE PALACE.

~ Charges Young Females to be productive

At last, light seem to be found at the end of the tunnel for the young maidens and the entire women folk of the Igbu Akoh Kingdom as the paramount ruler of the Igbu Akoh Kingdom reveals the beginning of the process of bride price reduction in Igbu Akoh Kingdom.

Speaking at his palace at Ihugbogo Community in Ahoada East Local Government Area, His Majesty, Eze (Hon) Cassidy O. W Ikegbidi JP, AP, Eze Igbu Akoh II announced the decision of his council of chiefs and traditional rulers to kick start the process of bride price reduction in his kingdom, this he says will avoid illegal cohabitation and woo prospective suitors from far and near to his kingdom as beautiful maidens abound.

Eze Cassidy made this revelation over the weekend during the courtesy visit of Ugbedhe Igbu- Akoh Kingdom ( Young Females of Igbu Akoh Kingdom) led by the Pioneer President Comr. Eze, Elizabeth Okeagu.

Speaking during her address to the king, Comr. Elizabeth outlined the aims of the organisation and introduced her executives.

Elizabeth further informed the king of their aim of visit which include but not limited to congratulating him as their king and the right occupant of the reverend stool of the accient Akoh people while making a case for the young ladies to be carried along in the scheme of things especially on scholarships, grants, seminars, programmes etc.

Speaking further, Comr. Elizabeth passionately appealed to the king to wade into their plight as a lot of young girls who are due for marriage are unmarried, cohabitating illegally while some are out there on "credit marriages" occasioned by the exhorbitant cost of the marriage rites and processes in the kingdom.

She lamented the experiences of several ladies whose proposed suitors scamp for the alternative after been presented with the marriage list and processes, this she says has been a heavy burden to Akoh Young Ladies. The high point of the visit was the presentation of portrait to His Majesty.

While responding to demands made, Eze Cassidy gave kudos to the executives of Ugbedhe Igbu Akoh Dynasty (UIAD) for their bold step in deciding to come together in unity to advance the course of the young females in Igbu Akoh, the Igbu Akoh monarch adviced the Excos to run an all inclusive government and carry everyone along despite their level of education and exposure and warned them to avoid the temptation of allowing money and distrust tear them apart.

On the issue of bride price reduction, the paramount ruler cum custodian of the culture and traditions of the Igbu Akoh people, His Majesty, Eze (Hon) Cassidy O. W. ikegbidi JP, AP, revealed that plans are already in top gear to drive that process to a logical conclusion.

His Majesty reiterated his stand to protect and develop Akoh Kingdom as he admitted he has not come because of money as there is little or less money in the traditional institution compared to politics where he made a huge mark, left and has decided to serve his people.

The Igbu Akoh first class traditional ruler assured the young ladies of the reduction of the bride price of Akoh Young maidens who is ripe for marriage in no distant time.

In another development, the Big Ladies Social Club of Ekpeye chaired by Mrs. Hope Daniel and Co-Chaired by Mr. Iheanyi in the company of Ms. Stella Elese also paid a solidarity visit to Eze Igbu Akoh Kingdom.

They have come to appreciate him and align themselves with the palace as they believe he will do exploits just like when he was in politics.

His Majesty expressed his gladness at the honour accorded him and promised to do his best as he acknowledged God as the giver of power, strength and wisdom to lead while asking the people to keep praying for him now and always.

Eric-Okpara Agwenitani Primus
SA, Media and Publicity
Igbu Akoh Palace
3th August, 2021

NWUCHE EXITS PARTISAN POLITICS, RESIGNS FROM APC

Former Deputy Speaker of the House House of Representatives Rt. Hon Prince Chibudom Nwuche appears to have exited partisan politics for now,and resigned from the APC.

In letter signed by Barr Innocent Edi and addressed to the chairman of APC in his Ward in Ahoada East L.G.A of Rivers State, Nwuche said he resigned his membership of the party as part of his decision to “ exit partisan politics for now and concentrate on his legal practice and other interests”

The statement further said the decision will “free up Nwuche,s time to enable him focus on working with like minds, across political, ethnic and religious divides for the continued progress and unity of Nigeria,based on equity, justice and fair play, and to protect the future of the younger generation of Nigerians.

Nwuche was a consumate entreprenuer and legal practitioner before the call to serve his people at the Federal House of Representatives, where he was elected the Deputy Speaker, and served creditably between 1999 to 2003.

He thereafter returned to the private sector and legal practice.

He thanked the leadership of the party for their cooperation and understanding throughout the period he was a member.

Appointment: Rivers Youths backs Nengi Igbechi Nuwche.

In what seem to be a very unanimous media campaign for youths inclusiveness in governance, Rivers State Youths ably led by Engr. Lord Echendu Ndubuisi, an Ikwerre born oil and gas mogul and philanthropist based in the United Kingdom (UK) has championed a call to the governor of Rivers State His Excellency Chief (Barr) Ezenwo Nyesom -Wike CON, GSSRS, POS (Africa) for the appointment of MISS NENGI IGBECHI NWUCHE who hails from Ochigba community in Ahoada East Local Government Area, Rivers State.

Nengi is the daughter of late influencial king of the Upata Kingdom in Ekpeye Ethnic Nationality, His Royal Highness Eze Clifford Cheta Nwuche, the father of the former Deputy Speaker of the Federal House of Representatives Rt. Hon. Chibudon Nwuche OFR, Esama Ekpeye Logbo.

According to the youths, Miss Nengi has been selfless and philanthropic as she helps people without knowing them, carries out steady community development projects without sponsorship, pays the widows and aged in her community with her little earnings, carries out free seminars for youths and adolescents.

It is believed that from her high but humble background, and with her level of operations in personal fund, if given an opportunity to serve Rivers Youths in any capacity the governor deem fit, the narratives will change.

Wike needs such a brain Engr. Echendu added!

He deserves some HONOUR!!!

Izaza Izazist Izeowayi a 24yr old undergraduate of the University of Port Harcourt came "2nd" in the 2021 Bethany Peace Essay Contest.

He achieved this along side A PhD student (who also is an Editor at the Henry Center for Theological Understanding) in 1st Place and A Retired Vice President of Spoon River College, with two Masters Degrees already in her grades (who also has a background as a Playwright and Journalist) in 3rd place.

Few years back, Izaza Izeoway also won the 1st Prize in the BBC Pidgin Essay Contest.

I am by this calling on the Federal Government of Nigeria, The Rivers State Government, The Administration of University of Port Harcourt, The Leaders of Ekpeyeland and The Chairman to Ahoada-West Local Government Area of Rivers State to extend a hand of welcome to this your Lad and use as a means to preach hope to the younger generation in a bid to encourage hardward work.

Thanks and God bless us all.

USMC FROWNS OVER RECURRENT ATTACK ON UPATA MONARCH CUM EKPEYE REGENT

~ Warns detractors to desist forthwith

The attention of the apex social media crew in Orashi region; Upata Social Media Crew (USMC) has been drawn to the recent Social Media attacks on the Monarch of Upata Kingdom, who doubles as the Regent to the Stool of Eze Ekpeye Logbo, HRM Nye Udu Felix Enene Otuwarikpo Ph.D, JP, AP, FNIR, Nye-Udu Igbu Upata III of Upata Kingdom.

It is shocking and worrisome that despite the public declaration by the Regent that he is not nurturing interest to contest the Stool of Eze Ekpeye, some desperadoes who feed from crisis would still sponsor unpatriotic parrots in human form, who biologically and intellectually lack the moral right to discuss Ekpeye kingship, to malign our King.

However, the high interest displayed by antagonists is not astonishing but, it assist to lay bare the microscopic, myopic and amoebic elements who via personal hatred, raised their quest to clinch the Stool of Eze Ekpeye through the backyard. They resort to blackmail and negative instigation. Their fear can be attributed to the intimidating profile of the Upata monarch. Though, not enough to trigger such potential disaffection among the Kingdoms in Ekpeye, and it is by this note that USMC grossly condemn in its entirety the continued attack against HRM Nye-Udu Otuwarikpo, while categorically stating as follows:

1. That no one irrespective of status, rank, particularly the uninformed, homosapienic, misguided and low moral miscreants should misconstrue our protracted silence for cowardice or compromise, and therefore, should not take advantage of the "Regency" as an avenue to undermine the Throne of the Upata people and the person of King Felix Enene Otuwarikpo, as his breed in the traditional institution in the state and nation remain rare.

2. That an attack on the Nye Udu Otuwarikpo remains an attack on the ancient throne of Upata and the entire Upata people. That the Upata people have always steered clear from issues not related to Upata and would never interfere with crisis in other kingdoms, we will resist any other attack on our heritage.

3. That no USMC member, no son or daughter of Upata has on social media demeaned other Kings or Leaders the way youths of other Kingdoms in Ekpeyeland demean, ridicule and insult our revered Monarch. There must be a stop to this ugly episode; we will retaliate in fold if it continues no matter who will be affected.

4. Note, USMC still reserves and parades the most enlightened and sophisticated social media armours in Ekpeye with the capacity to launch devastating attack on any individual and office if pushed to the wall, but still minding the fact that there is a saying that goes, "you don't argue with a fool, lest he drag you down to his level".

5. That we will never hesitate to respond with equivalent arsenal if not more severe, should the classified elements persist in their attack on our God-given king. Upata people are very respectful. Yes, our king may not be 100% perfect, but we will no longer tolerate further insults on our traditional Head from the unscrupulous elements who call themselves Social Media activists extremely loyal to those who want to cause disaffection in Ekpeye.

Therefore, we are advising fellow youths who are bent at insulting our King on the social space to desist but, should search for a legitimate means of bettering their lives.

We call on Leaders,at every level, to rein-in their attack dogs or, we will all dance naked.

Ameketuni.

Long Live Ekpeye Ethnic Nation!

Sign:
Andrew Uzutam Isaac
Chairman

Bro Vincent D. Edward-Odoi
Secretary General

Omerenyi Paul
PRO

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NAIRALANDER GIVES BIRTH TO A BABY WITH BLUE EYES.

A nairalander from Rivers State has given birth to a bouncing baby girl with blue eyes.

Recall that Mr. Eric-Okpara Agwenitani Primus who is popularly known as MC Sharpillo, an event management, Media and Publicity guru announced his marriage to Miss. Deborah Ogbobula Abbot now Mrs. Agwenitani Deborah his heartrob who is endowed with natural contact lens (Blue Eyes).

The marriage has been blessed with a very beautiful baby girl and she has been named Usamali Elliana Unwomanuishi Agwenitani.

Usamali means Light (Brightness).

Elianna means God has answered.

Unwomanuishi means favoured child.


Congratulations!

NWUCHE FLAGS OFF THE AHOADA-OMOKU DUAL CARRIAGE ROAD

~ Commends Wike on his people oriented Projects in Ekpeye and Rivers state in general.

The former deputy speaker, Federal House of Representatives, Rt. Hon. Prince Chibudom Nwuche has flagged off the construction of the Ahoada-Omoku dual carriage road embarked by the Rivers State Government and to be executed by the foremost construction company, Julius Berger Nigeria Plc yesterday at Ahoada main town.

Nwuche a son of Ochigba Community in Ekpeye who accompanied His Excellency, Chief (Barr) Ezenwo Nyesom Wike CON, GSSRS, POS (Africa) the Executive Governor of Rivers State to the epoch making events described the governor as a detrabalised leader who loves true friendship and does not talk about political sentiments when spreading development across the state.

Speaking during the flag off, the former lawmaker who is a High Chief in Ekpeye Ethnic Nationality (Esama Ekpeye Logo ) eulogised the Governor for his people oriented quality projects in Rivers State especially in Ekpeye Land, and across all the local Government areas of the state. He especially commended the award of the contract to Julius Berger Plc who are reputed for quality projects that endure for a long time.This gesture showed the love of the Governor for his inlaws, the Ekpeye people from where the first lady hails.

Nwuche thanked the Governor for not pulling down Rivers people but lifting them up always and advised other leaders in the state and country to emulate this principle of Governor Wike. Insisting that no society progresses where leaders devote energy in pulling other leaders down, and that it is a recipe for retrogression and is responsible for the under development of the Niger Delta region. He insisted that the real use of power is for the welfare and development of the people and society and not only for self aggrandisement and witch hunting of perceived opponents.

He also thanked the Governor for for relocating the Humanities department of the Rivers State University to Ahoada,as it will attract development to the ancient town and its environs.The massive investment of the Wike administration in education is well thought out and fururistic and will aid the long term development of Rivers state.

NWUCHE ATTENDS THE WRESTLING CHALLENGE IN HONOUR OF LATE EKPEYE MONARCH

The former deputy speaker of the Federal House of Representatives, Rt. Hon. Prince Chibudom Nwuche OFR attended the grand finale of the activities which marked the second burial of the late Ekpeye monarch His Imperial Majesty, Eze Flt. Lt. Robinson O. Robinson (Rtd), Eze Ekpeye Logbo II.

The final activity which was concluded with a wrestling challenge in honour of the late monarch saw the presence of dignitaries from all works of life, prominent amongst them is Rt. Hon. Prince Chibudom Nwuche which has been observed and visibly seen to have participated fully in the epoch making event from when it started till it's ending.

Speaking to newsmen at the event ground at Odieke Ubie, Nwuche extolled the attributes and legacies of the late monarch which made him stand out in the comity of traditional leaders in Rivers State and Nigeria at large. Nwuche pointed out his proactive and forgiven nature as non can fill the vacuum the late monarch has left behind.

While advocating for peace and unity amongst traditional rulers and chiefs of Ekpeye extraction, the former law maker who doubles as a High Chief ( Esama Ekpeye Logbo) in Ekpeye ethnic nationality enjoined all involved to give peace a chance, dialogue were necessary and chat a new course for the growth of the Ekpeye nation.

The peak of the event was the wrestling challenge were the Prince of Upata Kingdom and High Chief of Ekpeye Ethnicity showed his skills when the wresting drums and music were rolled out.

NWUCHE COMNENDS LATE EZE ROBINSON,TASKS TRADITIONAL RULERS ON EKPEYE UNITY

Former Deputy Speaker of the House of Representatives Rt Hon Prince Chibudom Nwuche has asked traditional rulers in Ekpeye Land to foster unity amongst themselves and by extension that of Ekpeye ethnic nation.

Speaking as Chairman of the occasion at Odiereke Ubie palace of the late Eze Ekpeye Logbo II His Majesty Eze (Flt. Lt) Robinson O. Robinson during the activities marking the final burial rites of the departed Ekpeye king, Hon Nwuche extolled the unique qualities of late Eze Robinson whom he described as a “peaceful king during his reign” and did all he could to bring Ekpeye together as one united and peaceful ethnic nation.Maintaining that Robinson was always ready to assist Ekpeye sons and daughters no matter the cost.

Nwuche who is also the Esama Ekpeye Logbo (The Moon) crowned by the late Robinson O Robinson, urged the traditional rulers to live by the examples of the late King “as doing so will keep his memories and legacies alive” and to ensure there is absolute peace and unity in the Kingdom.

He commended the wife of the late King HRH Mrs Fumilayo Robinson and children for ensuring befitting funeral programme during the burial and then the second and final burial rites, noting that with the conclusion of activities for the second burial, Ekpeye people could now commence the process of the emergence of a new king which will occur at the appointed time. He maintained that only Ekpeye people will determine who succeeds the late Robinson,and that people should stop bickering, grandstanding and threatening to crown themselves.

The event which was graced by personalities including the representative of former Military Head of state General Ibrahim Babangida and that of the governor of old Kaduna-plateau state Air Commodore Dan Suleiman, also had in attendance traditional leaders, government functionaries, cultural groups etc.

NWUCHE COMMENDS AND WELCOMES GOV NYESOM WIKE TO EKPEYE KINGDOM

Rt. Hon. Prince Chibudom Nwuche, Esama Ekpeye Logbo and former Deputy Speaker of the Federal House of Representatives, has commended the executive governor of Rivers State, His Excellency Chief (Barr) Ezenwo Nyesom Wike CON, GSSRS, POS (Africa) on his developmental strides and quality people oriented projects across all the local Government areas of River State.

Nwuche specially commended Governor Wike over his Government,s decision to site a campus of the Rivers State University in Ahoada,and approving the dualization of the Ahoada-Omoku road,stating that the governor has put Ekpeye people in the map of development in the state.

The former lawmaker welcomed the governor and his entourage as he visits Ahoada for the ground breaking (Flag Off) of the Ahoada-Omoku double carriage way to be constructed by Julius Berger,and the satellite campus of the Rivers State University slated to hold on Wednesday, 2nd June, 2021 at Ahoada town.In the Gov Wike,s characteristic manner of matching his words with action,both projects have already been mobilised and contractors are on site.

Southern Leadership Conference

Press Statement

Malami Has Desecrated his Office and Must Resign.


We at the Southern Leadership Conference (SLC) were not in the least surprised or shocked by the utterences of the Nigerian Minister of Justice and Attorney-general of the Federation (AGF) Abubakar Malami while expressing his objection to the ban by the country’s Southern governors on open grazing, given his demonstrated primodial pro-Fulani chauvinism over time.

We are only perturbed that in betraying his ethnic bias, he threw caution to the winds and not only betrayed and Desecrated his oath and responsibilities as the Chief Law officer of the federstion, but embarrassed Nigeria in the comity of nation's.

Mr Malami on had Wednesday likened the ban on open grazing in the southern region of Nigeria to the constitutional right of free movement of citizens.

The AGF also compared the ban on open grazing to Northern governors banning spare parts trading in their own region as Southerners comprise a majority of spare parts traders in the North.

The Southern Leadership Conference notes that it is hypocritical of Mr Malami to link a ban on open grazing to the constitutional right to the free movement of persons.

It is disingenuous to link a ban on open grazing to the constitutional right to the free movement of persons. The latter does not extend to the free movement of cattle, goats, sheep etc through farms with the attendant destruction of somebody’s harvest,

Equating the activities of nomadic herdsmen destroying peoples’ means of livelihood with others legitimately carrying on businesses by selling spare parts in their shops stands logic on its head.

Any public officer who cannot rise above primordial sentiments and pursue a parochial ethnic agenda need not occupy a position of trust especially at this time of sectional agitations. It was not dignifying of the status of the nation’s attorney-general and minister of justice to make such remarks.

We advice those who have no meaningful contributions to national discourse operating on the basis of equity and justice to keep quiet and stop kindling the already burning fire of ethnic disharmony in the country.

On a balance sheet, the country on all indicators is prostrate. Not too long ago, it earned the unenviable position of the world capital of poverty; the economy is on a free fall without productivity while the government is mopping loans from wherever it is available. The dire nature of the economy has now led recently to quantitative easing, i.e., the printing of paper money not backed by productivity. Upon this, through complex contrivances, the country has been taken over by new militarism, i.e., armed non-state actors with consequent impact on the free movement of law-abiding citizens and the crippling of farming activities across the country. The overall impact has engendered a situation in which the component nationalities, in other words, the peoples of this country agitating for separation. To the blunt, the country is collapsing under a rudderless leadership that is part of the problem.

Be that as it may, beneficiaries of the present decadent system, like Malami, would perhaps never desire a change. Without a doubt, the call for re-federalising Nigeria is not to be ignored if we desire to keep the country together.

The issues the southern governors raised are the issues that have canvassed variously ifor several years, by all patriots and lovers if Nigeria, namely, fiscal and institutional restructuring of the Nigerian state in ways that devolve power in the component units of the Nigerian state.

The Southern Leadership Conference, support the actions of the governors. It is a right step in the right direction. We insist that it should not be discarded in deference to blackmail from the perpetrators of the backward state of affairs in the country who are incurable loafers who contribute nothing to the national coffers.

Southern Leadership Conference wishes to re-emphasize that Nigeria’s unity is only feasible on the basis of justice, fairness, and equity and only federalism can guarantee that.

Signed
Karl Chinedu Uchegbu
National Coordinator

Angela Onwaeze
National Secretary

Sokari Goodboy Sokari
National Mobilization Officer.

Group Condemns Targeting of Southern Leaders in the guise of Fighting Corruption.
...Condemns the Continued Demonization of James Ibori, others.

A group the Southern Leadership Conference had raised alarm over what it termed the selective targeting of Southern Leaders by the northern controlled anti corruption agencies in the guise of Fighting Corruption.

The group in a statement noted that " It is not a coincidence that all the sensational "corruption trails" witnessed in the country, since the exit of the military in 1999, has always caught Southerners as the fall guys".

According to the group what masqurades as a war against corruption is an ochestrated political war of attrition against the minorities and the south.

"It is still not another coincidence that no northerner of Hausa-Fulani has been arraigned let alone be convicted for any corrupt act. Abubakar Bagudu, Magu, Malami, Babachair Lawal, Ganduje etc have proven cases of corrupt acts against them, but we are yet to see them get the same treatment that was given to Dieziani Madueke, Olisah Metuh, James Ibori, D.S.P. Alamiesigha etc', the group disclosed.

"Those who have always believed that southerns cannot and should not be allowed to become too powerful in the politics of the country, has spared no energy in the ochestrated campaign to demonize Chief Ibori, and use that as a warning to all the political heavy weights in the South", the group said.

Read the full text of the Statement below.

Southern Leadership Conference (SLC)

Press Statement
Ibori and the Burden of the Minorites of Southern Nigeria.

The announced return of the 4.2 million pounds so called Ibori loot, allegedly recovered from former governor of Delta State, Chief James Onanafe Ibori, his family members and assicuates, has once more become a cause celebre for bashing of the, former governor and the minorities of the Niger Delta.

As is usual with such ochetrated media trials and bashing of leading political lights from the south of Nigerian, more emotion has been invested into the swirling debate than reasoning.

Those who have always believed that southerns cannot and should not be allowed to become too powerful in the politics of the country, has spared no energy in the ochestrated campaign to demonize Chief Ibori, and use that as a warning to all the political heavy weights in the South.

It is not a coincidence that all the sensational "corruption trails" witnessed in the country, since the exit of the military in 1999, has always caught Southerners as the fall guys.

It is still not another coincidence that no northerner of Hausa-Fulani has been arraigned let alone be convicted for any corrupt act. Abubakar Bagudu, Magu, Malami, Babachair Lawal, Ganduje etc have proven cases of corrupt acts against them, but we are yet to see them get the same treatment that was given to Dieziani Madueke, Olisah Metuh, James Ibori, D.S.P. Alamiesigha etc.

What masqurades as a war against corruption is an ochestrated political war of attrition against the minorities and the south.

Is it not strange that out of all the governor who served between 1999 to 2007, it was only selected governors from the south specifucally James Ibori, Lucky Igbedion, and Diepriye Alamiesiegha of blessed memory were singled out for humiliation.

Southern leaders like James Ibori and Diepreye Alamiesiegha were fearless, bold and courageous and spoke truth to power, and they paid dearly for it. They were persecuted for their independent-mindedness. They were treated differently from other past governors of thier era because they chose to improve the lot of thier people and the Niger Delta region instead of bootlicking.

We at the SLC are still at a loss why the Czars of anti corruption has not turned their attention to the systematic looting and pillaging of the Niger Delta by Northern political and business elites through the criminal and fraudulent allocation of oil wells to themselves and cronies, as was seen during the recent bidding for marginals fields in the region.

We are not opposed to genuinely fighting corruption as we believe that corruption is the equivalent of genocide, but we are opposed to pretending to fight corruption selectively with the political objective of perpetual subjugation of a particular people and region, in this instant case, the South South. Political leaders of the region has been intimidated and hounded out relevance to the economic and political advantage of the north.

This narrative of turning the leading lights of the sought into political ogres through bogus and pseudo corruption allegations must stop.


Signed
Karl Chinedu Uchegbu
National Coordinator


Sokari Goodboy Sokari
National Mobilization Officer.

Rivers Community Threaten to Sue Timipre Sylva, others over Sale of Marginal Oil Field.
...Cries Out To Wike to intervene

Reports reaching out news desk indicate that Emohua community in Rivers State may be getting ready to drag the Minister of State for Petroleum, Chief Timipre Sylva, Sarki Auwulu, DPR Executive Director and Mamman Daura, to court to stop the sale of the Emohua Marginal Oil Field.

Community sources hinted that they have also cried out to the Rivers State governor to urgently intervene to stop sale of the oil well to little known Omega-Butler Limited, which they alleged is a front for some Northerners with the participation of the community.

The community acting through a non-governmental organisation, wrote, "We call on our indefatigable Rivers State Governor, His Excellency, Chief Barr. Ezenwo Nyesom Wike, urgently rise up in defence of Rivers interest and prevent this travesty of justice and the continuous enslavement of his people".

Recall that recently the Ministry of Petroleum Resources conducted a bidding process for 58 Marginal Fields in the Niger Delta. The exercise was riddled with allegations of bribery and lack of trsnsperency.

Below is rest of the statement issued by the community.

Text of a press Statement on the surreptitious sale of Emohua oil field during the just concluding bidding process for marginal fields, to the exclusion of community and state interests.


Gentlemen of the press. We have invited you here today to protest a grave and historical injustice against our people.

As you must all be aware, recently, the bidding round for the sale of marginal fields across the Niger Delta was conducted by the Ministry of Petroleum Resources under the direct supervision of the Minister of state for Petroleum Resources, Chief Timipre Sylva.

Unfortunately and countrary to the spirit and letters of the Petroleum Industry Bill, scant regard was given to community interest, either through direct sale of the oil well to the community or through the equity participation of the community in the companies bidding for the oil field.

Our Investigations has shown that the Nigerian Marginal Field bidding round is predicated on three main premises:

The fields are awarded only to Nigerian companies, so it is a tool for boosting the Nigerian content, the government’s much-vaunted policy of domiciliation. It is the only bid round in the world predicated on the strength of technical argument and not on the price indicated by some highest bidder. It derives legitimacy from the idea that the discoveries may never get to production because the majors, on whose operated acreages the fields lie, consider their reserves uneconomic.

As is usual with matters concerning the Niger Delta and oil communities, policy frameworks and objectives were turned on their heads with impunity.

Out of the partial list of the 28 winners of the marginal fields on sale, none was given to or factored in the interest of the oil communities or local businesses.

In the instant case of the Emohua marginal field, neither the interest of the community or businesses in the state was considered, as the oil field was sold to an unknown company called Omega-Butler allegedly fronting for northern political interests.

The following questions therefore arises: (1)Is the community that suffers all the impact of environmental degradation, allergic to participation in the downstream of the oil sector? (2) Are there no Rivers owned businesses that could have individually or collectively bidder for the marginal field? (3) Why was the Rivers State government not approached to bid for the marginal field on behalf of the people of the state?

That a few marginal fields were awarded to fronts of the Minister of Petroleum, Chief Timi Sylva, does not equat with community participation.

It is sad and regratable that Timipre Sylva, should allow the perpetration of the further enslavement of Niger Deltans on the alter of his selfish political ambitions.

Of what benefit is Sylva's appointment as a Minister to the region if he continues to collude with northerners to defraud and enslave the Niger Delta? It is unfortunate and regratable that we have characters like Sylva, purpoting to be representing the region.

Contrary to the objectives of the policy on awards of marginal fields, which is to empower oil bearing communities and encourage indegenous participation in the downstream of the oil industry, Sylva has further entrenched the exclusion of Niger Deltans from the nation's oil industry.

We call on our indefatigable Rivers State Governor, His Excellency, Chief Barr. Ezenwo Nyesom Wike, urgently rise up in defence of Rivers interest and prevent this travesty of justice and the continuous enslavement of his people.

We equally call the attention of President Mihamadu Buhari to this backhanded scheme by the Minister of State for Petroleum, to short change the people of Emohau and Rivers State from benefiting and have a say in their good given oil resources.

WE DEMAND THE OUTRIGHT CANCELATION of the award process, as it is sacandalous, immoral and rife with bribery.

We will not fold our hands and watch them come to our land to take our oil. We will stop them by all legal means.

Thank you and God bless you.

Signed.
Solomon Eradiri
Niger Delta Situation Room

Nwuche commends Southern Governors for enhancing National Unity

Former Deputy Speaker House of Representatives, Hon. (Prince) Chibudom Nwuche has commended southern Governors for taking a common positon on the vexed issues of grazing, state policing and restructuring at their recent meeting in Asaba, hosted by the Delta State Governor, Ifeanyi Okowa. He maintained that this will indeed enhance national unity, equity, justice and fair play amongst the component parts of Nigeria.

He also commended the northern Governors for the various meetings they have been holding to strenghten the unity of the North and to chart a common course for northern region. He advised the Governors to now call a joint meeting of the northern and southern governors to take a common position in the interest of the progress of Nigeria, since their seperate resolutions on most of the vexed issues including security, state policing, restructuring, equity & justice, etc., are similar. He added that the governors by virtue of their respective mandates as the chief executives of the component parts of our federation are indeed pivotal for initiating progressive change that can further cement our unity, give fillip to our economy, spur development that will create jobs for our youth, drastically reduce unemployment, and pull our country back from the current crisis.

Nwuche also commended Gov. Ifeanyi Okowa of Delta State for his generosity and hospitality in playing host to the seventeen Governors from Southern Nigeria,and urged them to meet more frequently to address issues of concern to the electorate who reposed the mandate on them.He also urged the National Assembly to support the position of the governors in order to enhance National unity,equity,justice and peace of the country.