FG declares May 2 & 3 Public Holidays for Workers’ Day, Sallah

By Favour Nnabugwu

 

The Federal Government has declared Monday 2nd and Tuesday 3rd May, 2022 as Public Holidays to mark this year’s Workers Day and EIdul-Fitr Celebrations.

The Permanent Secretary in the Ministry, Dr Shuaib Belgore  made this know in a statement issued in Abuja today.

He said the Minister of Interior, Ogbeni Rauf Aregbesola, made the declaration on behalf of the Federal Government.

The statement congratulated workers across the country on this year’s celebration.

“Ogbeni Aregbesola commended workers for their hard work, diligence and sacrifice, noting that their efforts are largely responsible for the greatness of the country and the respect Nigeria now commands in the comity of nations.

“Labour is the very essence of humanity. We are alive because we work and only the dead is incapable of working” , the statement added.

The minister enjoined workers to imbibe the culture of productivity, saying “the end of work is productivity. It is productivity that leads to satisfactory provision of goods and services and wealth creation. It is therefore the path to national and individual prosperity”.

He urged workers to raise the bar of their trade in line with the President Muhammadu Buhari led administration’s drive to rev up the vehicle of governance and make all the people of Nigeria derive maximum benefit from the nation.

“The Minister also congratulates all Muslims for the successful completion of the holy month of Ramadan.
Ogbeni Aregbesola calls on all Muslims to imbibe and practice the virtues of kindness, love, tolerance, peace, self-denial, sacrifice and good neighbourliness, as exemplified by the Holy Prophet Muhammad (Peace be upon Him).

“The self-restraint, self-denial, sacrifice and deep spiritual consciousness that accompanied the fasting period should not end but be maintained and improved upon, in order to be a better person and true worshipper”, the minister advised all Muslims.

The minister expressed confidence that the security challenges in some parts of the country will soon be a thing of the past, noting that the government is putting determined efforts and all necessary measures in place for Nigerians to enjoy unfettered peace all round.

He assured Nigerians that the administration of President Muhammadu Buhari is fully committed to the security of life and property of every citizen and foreigners alike

6,460 cases of Gender Base Violence cases reported so far – Women Affairs Minister

By Favour Nnabugwu
Out of the total number of 6,460 Gender Base Violence, GBV, cases reported in the country, only 33 perpetuators have been convicted in Lagos, Abuja and other states, according to the Minister of Women Affairs, Pauline Tallen,
Tallen in Abuja yesterday, spoke to the Media on “one-more-case- too-many of GBV”, following the case of Osinachi and the most recent case in Jos, Plateau State, involving Husband, Samuel Mathew, who butchered his wife, Mercy Samuel.
According to her, “Let me give you the validated data for just five states: Lagos, Ebonyi, Adamawa, Sokoto, Cross River and FCT, we have 5010 reported cases. Fatal cases 160; closed cases 231; open cases 963; convicted cases out of the 5,100 is 16. The most recent data are: reported cases 6,460, fatal cases 229, closed cases 295; open cases 1443; convicted cases 33.
Among other things, she pointed out that she would ensure that psychiatric tests are made compulsory as part of marriage requirements in the country.
She, however, bemoaned the slow implementation of Violence Against persons prohibition, VAPP, Act in the state, urging the Federal Government, likewise the state governments to put in place standards that allow for expeditious investigation and judgement on instruments of domestic violence, GBV, including cases involving sexual harassment.
She said: “We can refer to it as a step first, as the first step to ensure that we begin doing this to our aim. I will initiate a conversation with the Honourable Minister of Interior to ensure that psychiatric test cases are made compulsory as part of Marriage Requirements in the country.
“The cabinet is made of the society and everyone calls from a family. Mothers are the bedrock of the family and custodians of family’s traditions. We must play a part as more and more than our male children to become able to become better adults who can take on marital responsibilities without feeling insecure.
“We must put an end to the culture of reinforcing male dominance in our society. Our society must move with the realities of the time. We can no longer tolerate wickedness, greed envy, and malicious acts under the guise of culture.
“In this regard, I want to appeal to all leaders in our society to be more sensitive with the way they execute their activities and utilise the powers bestowed on them. The mindset and formation of our young ones request support from the entire society, from teachers, to doctors, to health care providers, to fathers, mothers, leaders, community leaders, older siblings and other relations.
“I am happy to know that Yobe state, has joined the league of states that had assented to the child’s right up at the violence against persons prohibition act. This brings the total number of states that have passed the child’s rights act 27, and the VAPP act to 34. This is a good signal that we are unanimously committed to. But our problem I repeat again is the implementation of these laws.
“Even as we speak another woman is being violated and we do it has been disposed of all her life investment offers have been thrown out without hope for a better tomorrow. I am reaching out to governors and commissioners of women affairs of all the affected states to give the much needed attention to these cases.
“Our traditional and religious institutions must help us in this mission. The woman groups in the society have a big role to play. In all of this, we must remain focused and resolute to ensure that perpetrators will face the full word of the law that governs our dear country.”
She urged the Media to intensify advocacy against GBV while taking the needed precautions in their reportage.
“I want to appeal to the media to continue to spotlight and carry the messages to the wider society. More advocacy needs to be done. The naming and shaming of victims under the VAPP Act should be made public; no rapist wants to be seen. If we expose those rapists, we will be able to address and reduce the number of these cases that are coming in, day in and day. out,” she said.
The minister said further that president Mohammadu Buhari, state governors and other concerned ministers have displayed genuine interest and are ready to deploy all needed resources to fight the menace.
“President Mohammadu Buhari is committed to seeing that we end gender bed violence in the state. His open participation at the town hall during the spotlight, was a clear indication of his commitment to end GBV.
“The 36 state governors, I held a meeting with them and all of them declared zero tolerance and state of emergency to GBV, on 10th June, 2020.  But, what are we seeing in all the states: so many states have domesticated the VAPP Act and the child right act, only two left , but the is not on the laws but the implementation is my greatest concern because the numbers are on the increase.
“If we implement these laws, it will serve  as a deterrent. They are just too many for us to keep quiet. The 9th National Assembly is equally committed to this course. The Senate president, the speaker have shown zero tolerance and they made open statements to this. But, we want to see perpetrators of these cases being punished to serve as a deterrent.  So, many cases are left unanswered; young children, young girls”, she said.

 

Nigerian Man dies from 21st floor in Malaysia

By Favour Nnabugwu

 

A 27-year-old Nigerian man identified as Victory has died after he allegedly jumped from 21st floor of his condominium in Malaysia.

It was gathered that the incident happened at Mutiara ville (21st floor. Block F2) in Cyberjaya on Tuesday afternoon, April 19, 2022.

The reasons for his action are unknown, however, police are currently investigating the incident. The deceased hailled from Agbor in Delta State.

Meanwhile, family members including one Prophetess Peach Joshua, claimed that Victory was pushed off the building

Buhari signs Executive Order 11 on national public buildings maintenance

By Favour Nnabugwu

 

***Direct MDAs to set maintenance department

PRESIDENT Muhammadu Buhari has today  signed into law the Executive Order 11 on national public buildings maintenance.

The signing of the document preceded the weekly virtual Federal Executive Council, FEC, meeting at the Council Chambers, Presidential Villa, Abuja.

Speaking shortly before appending his signature, the President Buhari directed all Ministries, Departments and Agencies, MDA’s, to set up maintenance departments in line with the provisions of the new Executive Order.

He said the order gives legal backing to the country’s national maintenance policy, following its earlier approval by the FEC.

President Buhari added that government had already started utilising the policy to give face lift to some of its buildings like the federal secretariat Abuja and 24 others spread across the country.

He said, “Since the approval of the policy by the Federal Executive Council, the federal government has consciously started the implementation of maintenance of strategic facilities like the federal secretariat Abuja and federal secretariats in 24 states of the federation, where at least 40 people are now daily employed in each of those 24 secretariats.

“The office of the Head of Civil Service of the Federation has approved the establishment of a department of federal public assets maintenance as a vital step in support of the implementation of this national policy, which is unprecedented in our history and approach to maintenance.

“In order to ensure the fullest implementation and impact of the policy, it is my pleasure to sign this Executive Order that ties maintenance direct to our economy. By this Order, I expect Ministries, Departments and Agencies to set out and ensure the operation of their maintenance departments and make necessary procurements for their maintenance in accordance with the provisions of the public procurement act.”

UK: Nigerian student dies after eating cannabis sweet bought online

By admin

 

Damilola Olakanmi, a Nigerian law student based in East London, The United Kingdom, has died after eating the cannabis sweet she bought via a messaging app on her phone.

The UK Evening Standard reported that Olakanmi, 23, immediately fell ill after taking the sweet on March 29 and had to be rushed in a critical condition to Queen’s Hospital, London, via an air ambulance.

The University of Hertfordshire undergraduate eventually died at the hospital on April 2 from complications from the intake of the substance.

A US-based student and friend of Olakanmi, who also took from the substance while on a visit to the deceased, fell ill, but was later discharged by doctors after responding well to treatments.

According to Richard Taylor, a justice campaigner and friend of Wumi, the deceased’s mother, the late law student was an only child.

“Wumi has lost her only child – she has nothing now,” Taylor was quoted to have said. “They had to hold her up because she broke down every time a friend came to the house to give support.
“It’s a tragic warning to all young people about how they live their lives. They should resist drugs.”

“Damilola was a promising young woman who should be looking forward to her future and having children of her own. She was studying law.”

A relative, named only as Dunni, added the family were demanding answers.

She said: “Damilola was a sweet, quiet girl – a bit of an introvert. Her mother looked up to her.

“She was very kind and loved looking after children and wanted to please everyone. The family will never come to terms with this. We need to know what happened. Her mother is not young any more.

Leon Brown, 37, of South Norwood, London, has been arrested by the police in connection with the incident.

He was subsequently charged with possession with intent to supply Class B synthetic cannabinoid, a psychoactive substance.

The 22 African Women who have served as Heads of State

By admin

 

The role that women should play in shaping Africa’s present and future was a key theme from speakers of the Women Heads of State Initiative, co-convened by Africa.com and Coca-Cola Africa.

The event introduced the world to the 22 women who have served as president or prime minister of an African country, five of whom spoke at the event. The virtual event comprised talks from current and former female heads of state, as well as thought leaders, who drew a picture of where African states should be focusing on if they want to move the continent forward.

Pushing for equity in women leadership in government

Liberia’s former president Ellen Johnson Sirleaf was one of the notable leaders at the event. Her take on the legacy she built in her country, at a time when women in African politics was still a novel idea, brought the audience into some of her decision making when at the helm.

On her reflections of the role that the female electorate plays in shaping discourse and policy she said, “women’s leadership and decision makers must come from the people who are affected by those policies. It should be women at the bottom who dictate those policies.”

Former Malawi President Joyce Banda praised Africa for championing women decision-makers in the highest spheres of government. In her remarks she said Africa had a good story to tell in key priority areas, such as reducing maternal mortality, bringing more girls into the schooling system and setting up initiatives that identify women leaders in the executive, judicial and legislative sectors of African countries. However, she noted that keeping women in these roles has been the challenge that the continent needs to resolve.

A platform for sharing lessons about the continent’s advancement
Namibian Prime Minister Saara Kuungonelwa-Amadilha’s session looked at how creating robust government policies to harness the continent’s natural resources would be the driver for economic change, among women and youth.

“To realise these benefits, we need to optimize the management of our natural resources through effective governance, promote skills amongst our young people, for them to drive the development and participate in harnessing the natural resources that we have and also benefit from them, as well as to promote the industrialization through value addition of our natural resources,” she said.

“We need a total rehaul of Africa’s agricultural system”

One of the threads that ran through each speaker’s session was how Africa’s growth prospects could not be achieved if women remained at the bottom of the food chain. Former President of Mauritius, Ameenah Gurib-Fakim looked at the role that the youth and particularly young women can play in agribusiness.

She said the stereotypical image of women carrying children on their backs and toiling the land could be replaced with women as drivers of agribusiness, if technology and technical transfer of skills was done properly. She said Africa has the potential to become the breadbasket of the world if the continent’s traditional food stuffs, such as teff and sorghum (all dubbed superfoods by nutritionists) were properly farmed to alleviate chronic hunger and poverty in many rural communities across the continent.

By taking full advantage of the African Continental Free Trade Area policies, agribusinesses would be able to provide sustainable incomes for communities and unlock other sectors in the value-chain. An initiative that has taken shape in Malawi through Banda’s grassroots initiative of helping women tap into the economic benefits of farming chilli peppers, by getting the right price for their produce and developing sustainable agribusinesses.

“As former presidents once we have left office, we need to still be hands on with the people to transform their lives and realise their full potential, “she said.

African women heads of state
The event also paid tribute to 22 African women heads of state who held the position of president or prime minister since 1970 in a short documentary released for the first time at the Summit.

Africa.com defines Women Heads of State as women who have served as president or prime minister, including Heads of State and Heads of Government. Women must have been elected or appointed since 1970 and served for a minimum of three months. Female monarchs are not included. Africa.com’s research identified 22 women who meet this criteria and have listed them in order based on the length of time in office

1. President Ellen Johnson Sirleaf, Liberia, January 2006 – January 2018
2. Prime Minister Saara Kuugongelwa-Amadhila, Namibia, March 2015 – present
3. Prime Minister Luísa Dias Diogo, Mozambique, August 2004 – January 2010
4. President Sahle-Work Zewde, Ethiopia, October 2018- present
5. President Ameenah Gurib-Fakim, Mauritius, June 2015 – March 2018
6. President Catherine Samba-Panza, Central African Republic, January 2014 – March 2016
7. President Joyce Hilda Banda, Malawi, April 2012 – May 2014
8. Prime Minister Maria das Neves Ceita Baptista de Sousa, São Tomé and Príncipe, October 2002 – September 2004
9. Prime Minister Mame Madior Boye, Senegal, March 2001 – November 2002
10. Prime Minister Rose Christiane Ossouka Raponda, Gabon, July 2020 – present
11. Prime Minister Victoire Sidémého Dzidudu Dogbé Tomegah, Togo, September 2020 – present
12. Prime Minister Elizabeth Domitien, Central African Republic, January 1975 – April 1976
13. Prime Minister Cissé Mariam Kaïdama Sidibé, Mali, April 2011 – March 2012
14. President Samia Suluhu Hassan, Tanzania, March 2021 – present
15. Prime Minister Aminata Touré, Senegal, September 2013 – July 2014
16. Prime Minister Maria do Carmo Trovoada Pires de Carvalho Silveira, São Tomé and Príncipe, June 2005 – April 2006
17. Prime Minister and President Agathe Uwilingiyimana, Rwanda, July 1993 – April 1994
18. Prime Minister Robinah Nabbanja, Uganda, June 2021 – present
19. Prime Minister and President Sylvie Kinigi, Burundi, Prime Minister from July 1993 – October 1993 and President from October 1993 – February 1994
20. President Agnès Monique Ohsan Bellepeau, Mauritius, March 2012 – July 2012 and May 2015 – June 2015
21. Prime Minister Najla Bouden Romdhane, Tunisia, October 2021 – present
22. President Rose Francine Rogombé, Gabon, June 2009 – October 2009

 

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That Woman by Pastor John Oche Omale

By Pastor John Oche Omale

 

THAT WOMAN!!!

(Proverbs 31:29 “Many women have done wonderful things, but you’ve outclassed them all!”)

# To that woman who despite the scars of abuse, rejection, and betrayal, still turned out to be the best woman on the side of heaven, we celebrate you.

# To that woman who wears her scars, not to be pitied, but as a strong statement to the world, that she’s too strong to be bullied into silence, we celebrate you.

# To that woman who is strong enough to turn her, scars, into stars, we celebrate you.

Women around the world

# To that woman who refused to allow her horrible past to stop her, from becoming the best of the best, we celebrate you.

# To that woman who refused to be defined by her, past. Rather you used your, past as a canvas to paint a beautiful future for yourself. We celebrate you.

# To that woman who rose above, her cultural, societal, and social stigma, to make something great out of her life, we celebrate you.

# To that woman ostracized by man-made religious rules, yet full of love and compassion. We celebrate you.

# To that woman who gave up her, dreams, so we can have our dreams, we celebrate you.

# To that woman who believed in our dreams enough to give up her dreams for us, we celebrate you.

# To that woman who remains our greatest cheerleader, we celebrate you.

# To that woman who went to bed hungry many nights over, so we can have food in our belly, we celebrate you.

# To that woman who denied herself, many nights of sleep, so we can sleep well at night, we celebrate you.

# To that woman called a single mum, single yet, performing the roles of a man and a woman. You’re not single, no you’re a double-barrel loads of love and strength. We celebrate you.

# To that woman who raised 3,4 and even 5 kids, on her own, and still made great men and women out of them, we celebrate you.

# To that woman playing the role of a mother, father, and even grandparents, to her, children. Woman you, rock. We celebrate you.

# To that woman who helped us to take our first baby steps, and who is still helping us to stay balanced as we face life’s challenges. We celebrate you.

# To that woman who took on back-breaking jobs and chores. So that we could stand tall as accomplished sons and daughters, we celebrate you.

# To that woman who used her hands to wipe our tears and lift us, up when we fall- we celebrate you.

# To that woman who believed in us when everyone else, gave up, on us. We celebrate you.

# That woman. To someone out there, you are a mother

# That woman. To someone out there, you are a wife

# That woman. To someone out there, you are a grandmother

# That woman. To someone out there, you are a sister

# That woman. To someone out there, you an aunt

# That woman. To someone out there, you are a girlfriend

# That woman. Are all the wonderful women of CMA

# That woman. Is all the mountain strong women of Grande Cache

# That woman – please no matter how little, we appreciate or honor you. Don’t stop doing you.

# That woman. Whoever you are, You are just too much, and you indeed rock our world.

# That woman. You, complete us, more than we want to accept. And we love you

# To all the great women out there, you are appreciated, loved, and highly celebrated.

(Don’t worry, It Shall End In Praise For You)

God Bless

The Siege is over by Pastor Favour Onoja

THE SIEGE IS OVER

“And it came to pass after this that Ben- hadad King of Syria gathered all his host, and went up, and besieged Samaria.

And there was a great famine in Samaria: and, behold, they besieged it, until an ass’s head was sold for Fourscore pieces of silver, and the Fourth part of a cab of dove’s dung for Five pieces of silver.

And as the King of Israel was passing by upon the wall, there cried a woman unto him, saying, Help, my lord, O King.

And he said, if the LORD do not help thee, whence shall I help thee? Out of the barn floor, or out of the wine press?” (2 Kings 6:24-27).

Our Focus for this Month of March, 2022 is, “THE SIEGE IS OVER”.

By the Anointing of the Spirit of God, every siege in your life is broken and I decree that you shall enter into your inheritance, rest triumphantly and gloriously. And I declare that every spell of delay and resistance is broken in Jesus Name

WHAT IS A SIEGE?
1. A siege is the act or process of surrounding and attacking a fortified place in such a way to isolate help and supplies.

2. It is any prolonged or persistence effort to overcome resistance.

3. It is a series of illness, troubles or annoyance besetting a person or group.

4. It is a prolonged period of challenges that looks a bit difficult to surmount with the physical eyes.

A siege can also be known as, inhibiting forces limiting you from reaching or realizing your maximum potentials. These are forces hindering you from expressing the fullness of Gods’ blessings upon your life.

Right now, there are families, nations, businesses, careers, organizations, ministries under siege.  For example, a family where people dies at a particular age; a family where people rise to a particular stage or position in life and crashes; a family where people are plagued with barrenness, delayed marriages and blessings, etc.

CAUSES OF A SIEGE:
1.  Sin (Judges 6:1-5)

2.  Curses (Genesis 3:14-19; Deuteronomy 28:15-68; Galatians
3:13-14).

3.  Unpaid Vows (Deuteronomy 23:21-23; Ecclesiastes 5:4-6; Numbers 30:1-2)

4.  Disobedience (Deuteronomy 28:15; 1Kings 13:26; Nehemiah 9:26-27).

5.  Un-forgiveness (Mark 11:25-26; Colossians 3:12-14; Matthew 5:21-24).

6.  Lack of knowledge  (Hosea 4:6; Psalm 82:5)

EFFECTS/SIGNS OF A SIEGE:
1. No help comes to you

2. People hate you without a cause

3. You don’t get Revelation

4. You experience closed heaven

5. There is Stagnation

6. You experience destruction

7. You experience Delays

8. You go into oblivion (You are existing but not noticeable).

SOLUTIONS TO A SIEGE
1.  Deliberately seek the face of God through Prayers and Fasting.  Look unto God for help. (Mathew17:21; Psalm 121:1-8).

2.  Prayerfully go for counselling to a genuine and reliable man of God. (Proverbs 11:14; 15:22; 24:6)

3. Ministry of the Prophets. The place of a genuine Prophet over your life matters. (Hosea 12:13;  2 Kings 7:1-16)

4.  Take a Sacrifice, for a Seed has the ability to break barriers and limitations. (2 Kings 3:26-27)

PROPHESIES:
–  I prophecy supernatural help and direction for anyone who have been overwhelmed because of any siege, in Jesus Name. In this Third Month, You shall be marvelously helped until you are strong.

–  I decree and declare that your gates and doors are OPENED, in Jesus Name!

–  Because the siege is over, a book of remembrance shall be opened unto you and you shall begin to eat from the King’s table, in Jesus Name!

–  I decree and declare the fulfillment of your expectations and desires, speedily, in Jesus Name!

–  That famine, lack and poverty orchestrated by the siege is over, now, in Jesus Name!

–  I decree and declare abundance over your lives, in Jesus Name!

–  In your direction, I hear the sound of abundance of rain; favour, supplies, overwhelming joy and strength in Jesus Name!

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PASTOR FAVOUR ONOJA

Company Income Tax hit N1.69 trn in 2021

The National Bureau of Statistics, NBS, said Company Income Tax, CIT, rose year-on-year, YoY, by 19.8 per cent to N1.69 trillion in 2021 from N1.41 trillion in 2020.

In its CIT report for Q4′ 21 released today, NBS noted that on quarterly basis, , CIT declined by 26 per cent to N347.81 billion in the fourth quarter of last year (Q4’21) from N472.52 billion in Q3’21.

The bureau stated that in terms of sectoral contributions, the top three largest shares in Q4′ 21 were information and communication (N51.05 billion) with 19.72 per cent; manufacturing (N45.09 billion) with 17.42 per cent; and financial and insurance activities (N31.06 billion) with 12 per cent.

The report stated:”On the aggregate, CIT for Q4 2021 stood at N347.81 billion, a decline by 26.39 per cent on a quarter-on-quarter basis from N472.52 billion in Q3 2021. “Local payments recorded were N258.85 billion, while Foreign CIT Payment contributed N88.96 billion.

“On a quarter-on-quarter basis, positive growths were recorded in accommodation and food service activities (116.01 per cent); activities of extraterritorial organizations and bodies (128.92 per cent); activities of households as employers, undifferentiated goods and services-producing activities of households for own use (563.56 per cent); construction(33.32 per cent); electricity, gas, steam, and air conditioning supply (84.68 per cent); human health and social work activities (31.47 per cent); other service activities (37.28 per cent); professional, scientific and technical activities (51.47 per cent); public administration and defence, compulsory social security (29.46 per cent); real estate activities (17.99 per cent); transportation and storage (2.04 per cent); water supply, sewerage, waste management and remediation activities (26.08 per cent); and wholesale and retail trade, repair of motor vehicles and motorcycles (13.91 per cent).
“On the other hand, decreases in collections were recorded in administrative and support service activities (-72.15 per cent); agriculture, forestry and fishing (-34.52 per cent); arts, entertainment and recreation (-25.31 per cent); education (-1.61 per cent); financial and insurance activities (-5.52 per cent); information and communication (-4.33 per cent); manufacturing (-23.21 per cent); and mining and quarrying (-7.56 per cent).

“In terms of sectoral contributions, the top three largest shares in Q4 2021 were information and communication (N51.05 billion) with 19.72%; manufacturing (N45.09 billion) with 17.42 per cent; and financial and insurance activities (N31.06 billion) with 12.00 per cent.

” Conversely, activities of households as employers, undifferentiated goods- and services-producing activities of households for own use (N189.45 million) with 0.07 per cent; water supply, sewerage, waste management and remediation activities (N328.58 million) with 0.13 per cent; and activities of extraterritorial organizations and bodies (N447.01 million) with 0.17 per cent were top three lowest shares in Q4 2021. “However, on a year-on-year basis, CIT collections in Q4 2021 increased by 17.61 per cent from Q4 2020”

Okowa appoints Orodje of Okpe as Chairman of Delta State Traditional Rulers Council

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Delta State Governor Ifeanyi Okowa has appointed Orodje of Okpe, HRM Major General Felix Mujakperuo (rtd), Orhue I as the Chairman of Delta State Traditional Rulers Council.

TheNewsGuru.com (TNG) reports Governor Okowa appointed the Orodje Okpe as Chairman of the Delta State Traditional Rulers Council following the dissolution of the former council headed by Dr. Emmanuel Efeizomor II.

The defunct council had the Orodje of Okpe, who is now the chairman of the newly reconstituted council, as it’s Vice Chairman.
The newly reconstituted council has HRM Pere Stanley P. Luke, Kalanama VIII, The Pere of Akugbene-Mein as first Vice-Chairman, and HRM Agbogidi, Obi Henry A. Kikachukwu, The Obi of Ubulu-Unor as second Vice Chairman.

The appointment of the Orodje Okpe as Chairman of the Delta State Traditional Rulers Council was communicated by the Secretary to the State Government (SSG), Patrick Ukah.