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Better and more fruitful years ahead, Happy Birthday Asaimagor.

Welcome great Emir indeed unity in diversity for ever.

Welcome Development.

Safety is the key all the way putting Deltans and generations unborn first.

Kudos Dr Emmanuel Uduaghan

A Governor with a difference.

Oil exploration must be address and also put the host communities into the scheme of things in terms of social responsibilities and beyond, nice lecture Dr Emmanuel Uduaghan.

No Niger Delta No Nigeria, well spoken Dr Emmanuel Uduaghan.

Without mincing words I must give special appreciation to Delta State Government led by Dr Emmanuel Uduaghan for investing his time and also resources in the sport sector of Delta State and Nigeria indeed the result is glaring to our nation.

The hour to liberate the grassroots from all shackles of darkness and bring uncommon development to the good people of Ethiope East LGA of Delta State is now. Let's come together and form one formidable force that will bring the uncommon development that we desire to reality and the best person that can bring it into limelight is Chief ( Mrs ) Faith Majemite, the Oniemo 1 of Agbon kingdom.

Together we Can.

TeamFaithMajemite2014

Deltans can't wait for this epoch event.

Uduaghan Mourns Umaru Dikko, Says He Was A True Nationalist


Delta State Governor, Dr Emmanuel Uduaghan has expressed deep condolences to the people and Government of Kaduna State on the passing away of elder statesman and one time Minister of Transport, Alhaji Umaru Dikko.
In a statement signed by Mr Felix Ofou, his Press Secretary, the Governor described the late minister as a nationalist who lived and was willing to sacrifice his life for the unity and survival of Nigeria.
Said he: “The late Alhaji Umaru Dikko will be remembered for his unusual candour and contributions in politics. Though sometimes controversial and misunderstood in the past, you cannot take away the fact that he was a true nationalist and who was ready to put down his life for the unity‎ and survival of the country”.
Governor Uduaghan also remarked that Dikko’s death signified the end of an era of colourful politics when politicians were noted for flamboyance and intelligent contribution to national discourse as against what obtains now wherein people pull down others irrespective of their ‎potentials or quality of what they have to offer.
He therefore urged politicians to embrace the “live and let live‎” philosophy of the late elder of the ruling People’s Democratic Party (PDP) and prayed God to give the Dikko family, as well as government and people of Kaduna State the fortitude to bear the loss.

Govt Urges Health Professionals To Be Proactive


THE Delta State Government has called on health professionals’ in the state to be proactive in the monitoring of drugs against adverse effects on patients.
The Commissioner for Health, Dr. Joseph Otumara, made the call at a three-day training the trainers’ workshop on Pharmacovigilance by his Ministry in conjunction with the National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC) in Asaba.
The Commissioner who was represented by the functioning Permanent Secretary in the Ministry, Dr. Michael Omatshola, said the workshop on pharmacovigilance was informed by the critical desire of the both the federal and state government to curtail preventable deaths and permanent damage in patients that could result from adverse drug reaction
Giving a brief historical account on the birth of pharmacovigilance training in the states across the country, Dr. Otumara disclosed that the journey began in February 2013 when the policy and implementation framework earlier approved by the National Council on Health was launched in 2012, saying that it was aimed at ensuring timely report of adverse drug reaction cases to its national center domiciled in NAFDAC.
While saying that Delta was the first state to key into the establishment of pharmacovigilance units in its health facilities, he enjoined private and public health care providers, traditional medicine practioners and the general public to make it a duty to timely and routinely report such adverse reactions in drug usage by patients to avoid recurrence.
In her welcome address, the Director of Pharmaceutical Services in the State Ministry of Health, Mrs. Kate Ekonye, said serious adverse reactions could lead to hospitalization, adding that worst case scenario was death.
She therefore called on participants to optimism the knowledge gained at the end of the workshop for the benefit of those they would transfer the knowledge to and the public in general.
The representative of the Director General of NAFDAC, Cassandra Alagbaje, thanked the Ministry of Health for keying into the programme of training health professionals on pharmacovigilance, expressing hope that the participants would be better equipped to address cases of adverse drug reaction in patients.
In an interview, the representative of the Permanent Secretary in the Hospitals Management Board, Dr Fumilayo Omoraka, who gave an overview on the essence of the workshop, said it was to identify enlighten participants on how to identify cases of adverse drug reaction, appropriate channels to register such cases and how to recognize patients experiencing adverse drug reaction.
Some participants said the ongoing workshop had exposed them to clear guidance concerning drugs, detection of adverse cases, its documentation and proper channels to report such cases.

Commendable, kudos his excellency.

African Child Foundation Donates Hospital Beddings


African Child Foundation add another feather to its cap, two days ago African Child Foundation donated hospital beddings to some selected hospitals across the State and orphanage homes.

The donation was held at Eku Baptist Hospital, Eku, New Shepard Orphanage Home and Ekpan Hospital respectively. While receiving the beddings the Director Administration of Eku Baptist Hospital, Dr. Joseph Ogbemudia applauded the President, Prince Donald Onos for its humanitarian service that is channel towards community development and excellence to the African child.
The president advise the management of the hospital to utilize the beddings effectively as this is just the beginning for more in the nearest future.

Also in another development, the African Child Foundation flagged up its scholarship Scheme for 2013/2014 academic session and called on all African child to apply because is comparable to none . One of its target is to promote excellence and raise children worthy of self reliance.

Congratulations sir, wishing you long life and prosperity.

Kudos leader for putting smile in the faces of the needy cum grassroots, more grace.

More grace to your elbow sir. May The Lord God continue to empower you in Jesus Name, well done Comrade Reuben Rume Izeze.

The unity in PDP delta state is superb, kudos

Without mincing words I must confess that Delta State Government is first to none in the entire Heath sector of Nigeria, more grace to the visionary. Kudos Dr EEU

God bless the union and also congratulations in advance ahead of the marriage ceremony.

Your name is a reflection of your words.

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Voting is on check tomorrow's Monday 29th Vanguard Newspaper for more details. Who does the cap fits? Vote for your role model now. DREAMS 2013!

Till date Delta State remain the best in terms of sports , kudos to the visionary.

As part of activities to mark the 10th year anniversary of the prestigious Delta Role Model Awards(DREAMS), There will be a foot ball competition, skills acquisition on ICT, youth re- orientation /motivational seminars by Fela Duratoye.

PEACE AMBASSADOR OF THE YEAR
Arch Bishop Simeon Okah
Comrade Ovuozuorie Macaulay.
Dr. Otive Igbuzor
Chief Godswill Obielum
Hon. David Oritsejolomisan Tonwe
Bishop Jonathan Edewor
DELTA MOST CELEBRATED PERSONALITY ( MALE)
Rt Hon Engr. Victor Ochei FNSE.
Chief Ayiri Emami.
Prince. Nduka Obaigbena
Sen. Dr. Ifeanyi Okowa.
Mr. Jim Ovia
Hon. Ndudi Elumelu.
Chief Charles Obule.
Barr. Omamofe Boyo.
Mr. Matthew Tonlagha
Chief Godwin Agofure
DELTA MOST CELEBRATED PERSONALITY ( FEMALE)
Pst.Mrs. Helen Oritsejafor
Dr. Ngozi Olojeme
Dr. Mrs. Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala
Ms Evelyn Oputu
BEST USE OF ADVOCACY ( MALE)
Barr. Duncan Afahokor.
Barr. E.O Igboh
Comrade Mike Akpobire
Mr. Stephen Dieseruvwe
Barr. Omamiroro Ogedegbe
Barr. Festus Keyamo
BEST USE OF ADVOCACY ( FEMALE)
Mrs. Orode Uduaghan-Okpu
Miss Eku Edewor
Mrs Hannatu Ochei
Miss Elsie Ijorogu Reed
Miss Tobore Oro Edema
HOUSE REPRESENTATIVE OF THE YEAR MEMBER
Hon. Nicholas Mutu
Hon. Frank Enekorogha
Hon. Leo Ogor
Hon. (Barr.) Evelyn Oboro
Hon. Daniel Reyenieju
Hon. Ossai Nicholas Ossai
Hon. Austin Ogbaburhon
TRADITIONAL RULER OF THE YEAR
Ovie of Ughelli
Olu of Warri
Orodje of Okpe
Ovie of Uvwie
Asagba of Asaba
COMMISSIONER OF THE YEAR
Hon. Funkekeme Solomon.
Hon. Barr. Misan Kubeyenje
Hon. Ben Igbakpa
Chief P.D.O. Akpeki
Barr. Mrs Orezi Esievo
Pharm. Patrick Ferife
DESOPADEC COMMISSIONER OF THE YEAR
Hon. Sir Kenny Okolugbo
Hon. Chief Michael Diden
Dr. Henry Ofa
Arc. Joseph Ajiri Ogeh
LABOUR FRIENDLY COMPANY OF THE YEAR
Pi-Moff Resources Nigeria Limited
Esiton Intergrated Services Limited
Asaba Aluminum
Biloritz Nig Limited
Akewa Global Services Nigeria Limited
Arco Marine Oil Field Services Limited
E.A Temile & Sons Limited
P.B. Djeba Company Limited
ACADEMIC PERSONALITY OF THE YEAR
Prof. R.B. Ikomi.
Prof. C.O. Orubu
Prof. P.C Egbon
Prof. Benjamin Okaba
BROADCASTER OF THE YEAR
Mr. Samuel Fejokwu
Mrs. Christy Jaho-Ayenuku
Mr. Timi Ebikagboro
COMEDIAN OF THE YEAR
I go die
Gandoki
Gordons
Usbebe
DTHA LAW MAKER OF THE YEAR
Hon. Benjamin Essien
Hon. John Nani
Hon. Talib Tebite
Hon. Tim Owefere.
Hon. Omawumi Udoh
Hon. Irene Imila
HOTEL OF THE YEAR
Protea Hotel Warri
Grand Hotels Asaba
Peemos Hotel Warri
Hotel Excel Warri
PUBLIC OFFICER OF THE YEAR
Hon. Prince J.O Erijo
Prof. Sylvester Monye
Barr. Mike Igini
Engr. Donatus Adua Umukoro
Engr. Mike Igbini.
Engr. Emmanuel Audu-Ohwavborua
Dr. Bright Okogu
Mr. Ikechukwu Aduba
Lt. Col. Ifeanyi Otu
Mrs. Florence Ikanone
TABLE WATER OF THE YEAR
Aston well
Jemok water
VIO water
Esiton Water
YOUTH EMPOWERMENT PERSONALITY OF THE YEAR
Mr. Billy Ofesi.
Hon Daniel Mayuku
Dr. Gary Bire
Prince Godwin Ejinyere
Engr. Emmanuel Audu-Ohwavborua
Hon. Dr. Antonia Ifeanyi Ashiedu.
Mr. Issac Botosan
Engr. Benson Adano
MARITIME INVESTOR OF THE YEAR
Chief Bernard Edewor.
Chief Kenneth Donye (JP).
Capt. Billy Piniki
Mr. Alfred Temile.
Dewales Intl.Ltd
CATERING FIRM OF THE YEAR
Alifun Catering
Jad Catering.
AJ Fast Food, Warri
Unitop Catering
MOST RELIABLE MICRO-FINANCE BANK OF THE YEAR
Amju MicroFinance Bank Warri.
Macrod Micro-finance Bank
IC-Global Micro-finance Bank, Oleh
Eagle Micro-finance Bank
Wetland Micro-finance
PROVOST/RECTOR OF THE YEAR
Dr. J.P. Dittimi, Provost Delta State School of Marine Technology, Burutu.
Mr. S. S. Ebisine, Provost College of Education, Warri.
Dr. J.S. Oboreh, Rector Ozoro Poly
SECONDARY SCHOOL OF THE YEAR
Infant Jesus Academy
Delta Careers College, Warri
St. Patrick's College, Asaba
Classical International School Warri
Marvel International School
Play Learn Schools
AGRICULTURAL INVESTOR OF THE YEAR
Chief Dr Gregory Akpojene (MON)
Chief J.J. Scott
Olorogun Dr. Isaac Akpoveta
Engr. Omonigho Egwono
CLUB OF THE YEAR
D Range
Opera Lounge
D Pub Warri
Safire
TV STATION OF THE YEAR
NTA
DRTV Warri
DBS Asaba
Africa Broadcasting Network
RADIO STATION OF THE YEAR
Crown FM.
Voice of Delta
Blaze
JFM
Melody FM
LEGAL LUMINARY OF THE YEAR
Chief Efe Akpofure SAN
Dr. Akpo Mudiaga Odje
Chief Albert Akpomudje SAN
Chief Barr. Victor Otomewo
Justice C.E. Achilefu(Mrs)
COMMUNITY DEVELOPER OF THE YEAR
Prof. Igho Natufe
Engr. Benedict Okozi,
HRM Enyi Friday Abaja,
Hon. David Oritsejolomisan Tonwe
Hon. Mofe Pira.
Engr. Emmanuel Audu-Ohwavborua
Mr. Emmanuel onuwaje
Prince Francis Agbowosile
PHILANTROPIST OF THE YEAR
HRM Enyi Friday Abaja
Dr. Emmanuel Ibe Kachukwu
Hon. Joseph Atseyinku
Dr. Evang. S.O.Olotu (J.P)
Chief Charles Obule
Olorogun Ovie Omo- Agege
Chief Eugene Ikomi
ICON OF ALL AGES
Mr Tony Elumelu CON
Chief E.K. Clark.
Olorogun Moses Taiga
Prince Albert Esiri
Olorogun Michael Ibru
Dr Emmanuel Uduaghan
Prof. Itse Sagay, SAN
YOUTH MOST ADORABLE PERSON OF THE YEAR
Barr. Loveth Idisi
Hon. Friday Osanebi
Chief Ayiri Emami
Dr. Emmanuel Ibe Kachukwu
Chief Joe Penawou
Mr. Onajite Okoloko
Engr. Emmanuel Audu-Ohwavborua
Mr. Alfred Temile
Chief Oghenejabor Austin
Abraham Adam
Chief Oghenovo Omene
OIL AND GAS PERSONALITY OF THE YEAR
Mr. Efe Egube.
Mr. Igho Charles Sanomi
Chief. Thomas Eriyitomi.
Engr. Enoh Williams
Mr. Alfred Temile
Hon. David Oritsejolomisan Tonwe
Barr. Omamofe Boyo.
BANKER OT THE YEAR
Mrs. Elizabeth Agu
Mr. James Adiotomre
Mr Lucky Ighade
Mr. Chris Ofikulu
YOUTH ROLE MODEL
Dr. Gary Bire
Mr. Agboveh Samson Dafe
Mr. Efe Egube
Mr. Pope John Odhomo
Barr. Loveth Idisi.
Chief Joe Penawou
Hon. Funkekeme Solomon
Mr. Tony Mene
Dr. Bright Okogu
Mr. Victor Erivwode
Barrister Frank Nwugo
Oil Servicing Company of the Year
Adano Engineering Company Limited
Jolotex Nigeria Limited
Zumax Nigeria Limited
Weafri Well Services Company Limited
Tomba Resources.
Pi-Moff Resources Nigeria Limited
Arco Marine Oil Field Services Limited
Big Bell International Limited
Environmentally Friendly Company of the year
Nestoil Group
Stoke oil services
Globestar
Raycon & company
PANA Oil & Gas
FENOG
Pan Ocean
Construction Company of the year
DEUX Projects
ULO Consult
CCC Construction
Obakpor Engineering
MODIS Construction
S.O.Olotu Group
GOMENE Construction
Youth Motivator
Barr. Alex Onwuadiamu
Mrs. Genevieve Emeremgini-Ugiama
Noma Imilar
Dr. Benjamin Irikefe
Barr. Eugene Uzum
Mr. Emmanuel Uduaghan Jr.
Hon.mike Ogwa.
Chief Willy Edema
Dr. Bright Okogu
Blessing Okagbare
Charity Foundation of the year
Idisi Foundation
Tompolo Foundation
Pink pearl foundation
Sunny Ofehe Foundation
African Child Foundation
the Dickens Sanomi Foundation
The Oando Foundation
Joan Agha Foundation (JAF)
Entertainment Ambassador of the Year
Uti Nnwachukwu
Don Jazzi
Daddy Shoki
Dj Akaba
Oritse Femi
Kefe Obareki
Alibaba

As part of activities to mark the 10th year anniversary of the prestigious Delta Role Model Awards(DREAMS), There will be a foot ball competition, skills acquisition on ICT, youth re- orientation /motivational seminars by Fela Duratoye.

10 years Ago a new history book was open
The custodian of our history is here
Delta Role Model Awards DREAMS
Celebrating Excellence and outstanding performances as agent of social change since 2003
DELTA ROLE MODEL AWARDS are awarded to Deltans and non Deltans doing business in Delta State who have rendered distinguished service within the last two years through one of the following areas: business, civic, community, political, professional, charitable, research, teaching or writing activities, innovation or remarkable accomplishment in their career or field of endeavours.

DREAMS 2013 nomination and voting is on, visit www.facebook/Delta Role Model Awards open group for details,

Date of Awards dinner: Thurs Aug 22nd
Time: 6:30PM
Venue: Grand Hotels Asaba,

Attendance is strictly by invitation.

For more information call 08033564409, 08027475300

When will your name be written in history, what will you be remembered for?
....... the future is watching ........

Governor Emmanuel Uduaghan says community which were destroyed in the wake of violence in some parts of Warri North Local Government will be rehabilitated.

Speaking today in Warri at a peace and security meeting with security commanders and leaders of Itsekiri, and Ijaw communities in the local government area Governor Uduaghan said a thorough assessment of the damage caused would be carried out and the people provided with relief materials.

Governor Uduaghan condemned the violence which occurred early this month claiming lives and property in some Itsekiri Communities in Warri North Local Government, promising that that State Government and the State Oil Producing Community Development Commission, DESOPADEC, would rehabilitate damaged communities.

He said President Goodluck Jonathan was on top of the situation through the strengthening of the security agencies.

The governor said he acted on warning signals of violence in the area and held several peace parleys with leaders in the area.

He assured the people all persons already arrested in connection with the mayhem would be prosecuted.

Governor Uduaghan expressed gratitude to Itsekiri youths for not retaliating and to notable Ijaw leaders including Chief E.K. Clark for condemning the violence.

Briefing the gathering on the violence, the chairman of the Transition Committee of Warri North Local Government, Mr. David Edun said the attackers destroyed several Itsekiri communities including Gbokoda, Obaghoro and Ebrohimi.

Speaking on behalf of their communities, Chief Emmanuel Ebimami for the Ijaws and Mr. Michael Diden on behalf of the itsekiris as well as Chief Ayiri Emami and Mr. Ezekiel Akpasibowei, a former Niger-Delta agitator said the violence was caused by criminals who were intent on stealing crude oil and not ethnic agitators.

The commended Governor Emmanuel Uduaghan as well as security agencies for arresting the violence.

In their contributions, security commanders including the Commanding Officer, Four Brigade, Nigerian Army, Benin City, Edo State, Brigadier-General Pat Akem, The Commanding officer, 61 detachment, Nigeria Airforce, Warri Air Commandore Philip Jatau and the state commissioner of Police, Mr. Ikechukwu Aduba appealed to the people of the area to give peace a chance in the interest of development in the area and support security agencies.

The said the situation is calm now following the elopement of large continent of security personnel.

It would be recalled that the State Security Council at its meeting last week in Asaba had restricted the use of Speed Boats in the area and pledged support to making the perpetrators of the violence to face the music.

The Governors of South- South and South East Zones have reiterated their support for President Goodluck Jonathan’s transformation agenda in developing every facets of the nation’s economy.

The Governors who re-affirmed their support over the weekend after forum’s meeting in Enugu said they were impressed with President Jonathan’s developmental efforts in every sector of the economy.

The Governor of Anambra State and Chairman of the South-East Governors’ forum, Mr. Peter Obi flanked by other South-South and South East Governors including Dr. Emmanuel Uduaghan of Delta State briefed journalists on the outcome of the meeting. He expressed the Governors satisfaction with the level of development going on in the country and called for support for the President’s transformational agenda to ensure that development gets to every parts of the country .

His words “The governor’s of the South- South and South East have decided to give Mr. President all the support he needs, this is because his transformation agenda is being felt in every area of the country. We are impressed with all his effort especially as the President’s mid-term report shows that the economy is moving in the right direction.”

The governor’s appealed to Nigerians to support the federal government in ensuring that the vision of President Goodluck Jonathan’s administration for the country was achieved for the benefit of all.

Governor Obi stated that the Governors have resolved to strengthen economic integration and infrastructural development in their respective states adding that the Governors of Akwa-lbom and Abia States would rehabilitate the lkot-Ekpene-Aba road to improve commerce in their states.

He observed that the Governors also discussed the issue of oil theft and how to curb it in order to maintain ethnic unity in the country.

Emphasizing further, he said “We also discussed on this issue of oil theft in the country and how to stop it, because it is a serious challenge we are facing in this region and we need to do all we can to stop it for ethnic harmony to prevail.”

Present at the meeting were the Governors of Delta State- Dr. Emmanuel Uduaghan; Abia State- Chief Theodore Orji; Ebonyi -Martins Elechi ; Cross River – Liyel lmoke; Akwa-lbom- Chief Godswill Akpabio; Bayelsa-Seriake Dickson and the host Governor, Mr. Sullivan Chime.

Governor Uduaghan Gives Ultimatum to LG Chairmen to Clear Roads and Street of Illegal Revenue collectors

Dr. Emmanuel Uduaghan has directed all local government chairmen to rid all major roads and streets in the state of their illegal revenue touts within one week.

The governor also explained that he had to arrest one of such revenue touts in Uvwie Local Government Area on Monday directed the chairmen to ensure that they collect their revenues only in authorised places and not on major roads and streets as they contributed to the traffic congestion on our roads.

God bless you sir