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  • Isoko North PDP leaders pledge support for party unity

    Isoko North PDP leaders pledge support for party unity

    Leaders of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in Isoko North local government area, met in Asaba, the Delta State capital, on Saturday, resolving to ensure the party remains one united family.

    The Isoko North leaders also congratulated the newly elected State Executive Committee (SEC) of the party led by Olorogun Kingsley Esiso on their successful re-election and urged them to continue in their onerous task of administering the party to further victories in future elections.

    Member Representing Isoko Federal Constituency, Hon Leo Ogor, who presided over the meeting, said that the leaders agreed to continue working as a united and strong political family.

    A statement by the Chairman of the party in the area, Prince Godwin Ogorugba, indicated that the meeting was attended by Hon. Tim Owhefere, Majority Leader Delta State House of Assembly; Comrade Ovuozourie Macaulay, Director General Warri Uvwie and Environs Development Agency (WUEDA); Hon. Oviemuno Oghoore, Commissioner for Transport; Dr Paul Oweh, DESOPADEC Commissioner; Rt. Hon. Emmanuel Okoro, Special Adviser to the Governor on Rural and Community Development; Hon. Emmanuel Egbabor, Chairman Isoko North Local Government Council; and Pharm. Patrick Ferife, former Commissioner for Lands and Survey.

    Others include Prince Godwin Ogorugba, Chairman Isoko North PDP; Engr Jonathan Ukodhiko; Dr Patrick Akporuno; Dr Peter Emaziye; Comrade Zino Onaemor; and Mr Kome Okpobor. The communique issued at the end of the meeting indicated that the party discussed various issues bordering on unity, oneness, and togetherness in the Isoko North PDP, and how to reposition the party.

    The communique read in part: “The Leaders of the PDP in the 13 Wards of Isoko North, met on Saturday, 8th August 2020, discussed extensively on various issues bordering on the unity, togetherness and progress of the Isoko North PDP and resolved as follows:

    “That the PDP Isoko North remains an indivisible, united, and virile political family committed to the progress and development of the people.

    “That the party congratulates the State Chairman, Olorogun Kingsley Esiso and all members of the newly elected and inaugurated State Executive Committee of the party.

    “The leaders also commended Governor Ifeanyi Okowa for his outstanding leadership which culminated in the successful and peaceful congresses held across the state.

    “That the party resolves to remain transparent, united and focused on the task of improving the welfare of the people of the area, by providing good governance and leadership by example at all times.

    “The above-mentioned resolutions of the meeting are intended to create a sense of belonging, fairness, justice, and unity and will be fully implemented as we progress in our programmes in the future to come.”

  • 57 marginal oil fields: Isoko threatens to shut down fields, gives FG ultimatum

    57 marginal oil fields: Isoko threatens to shut down fields, gives FG ultimatum

    …supports Urhobo, Ijaw, Itsekiri

    …condemns marginalization of indigenes

    …says it is injustice taken too far

    The Isoko Development Union, IDU, the umbrella body of all Isoko citizens has threatened to shut down 57 marginal oil fields in Delta State its citizens are not part of the bidding process.

    The group joined voice with its Urhobo, Ijaw and Itsekiri brothers to condemn the injustice meted to their Indigenes in the bidding process of the 57 marginal oil fields in its domain.

    Speaking at a press briefing at the weekend, President of IDU, Chief Idu Imiede condemned the marginalisation of its citizens in the bidding process which has become a recurring decimal.

    The Isoko leader said” the Isoko nation seriously frown at the marginalisation of our sons and daughters bidding for the 57 marginal oil fields in Delta State. This is most unacceptable because we have many of our indigenes who have the expertise, experience and resources to play key roles in the oil industry.

    “But for too long outsiders who are not necessarily better qualified than our people are brought into the system to buy our God given oil assets to our own detriment.

    “This time around we are not going to allow it, enough is enough of this injustice.

    We are therefore in total agreement with our brothers in the Ijaw land, Urhobo and Itsekiri people that those of us from oil producing communities should be give the right of first refusal in the bidding process. “We therefore call on the federal government to discontinue any action to the contrary.

    The Isoko people are giving the government two weeks ultimatum to make positive statements about our demand for fairness and justice. Failing which we will be constrained to shut down all oil and gas fields in Isoko land.

    We cannot to allow our people to wallow in poverty all because we are denied our birth right to benefit from our God given goldmine.

    “At this point it is pertinent to remind the government that Isoko is a second place where crude oil was discovered in commercial quantity in this country and that was at Uzere in 1958 soon after the first one at Olobiri in Bayelsa state.

    “Currently the Isoko crude oil contributes about 19% to the total output of the production quota of Delta State.

    “Isoko ethnic nation has eight oil fields namely: Uzere East, Uzere West, Oroni, Ogini, Oleh, Olomoro, Owei, Agip field at Irhi/Oleh which extends to our Isoko community in Osohwonike, Okugbu Isoko kingdom in Sagbama local area of Bayelsa state.

    “Ladies and gentlemen, it is really very painful that Isoko which has been producing oil for the past 62years to feed the whole country has been totally denied benefits of the natural resource which contributes over 90% to the foreign earnings.

    “The main reason is because we have always preferred to tow the path of peace instead of violence.

    “It is rather unfortunate that the government only compensate violence and neglect peacemakers like us.

    “It is in line with our civilised philosophy of always exploring the peace option that I in my capacity as the President General of Isoko Development Union, the umbrella body of Isoko people all over the world, led a delegation of our leaders including traditional rulers to Mr President Muhammad Buhari to articulate Isoko demand.

    We want to use this opportunity to once again express our appreciation to Mr President for his warm reception and his promise to give serious consideration to our nine point demand.

  • COVID-19: Delta council starts enforcing social distancing

    The Chairman Isoko North Local Government Council, Hon Emmanuel Egbabor says the Council has commenced sensitisation campaign and enforcement of social distancing across the area.

    The Chairman, disclosed this in Ozoro on Wednesday, while briefing journalists on the outcome of the stakeholders meetings between the Council, security agencies and National Union of Road Transport Workers (NURTW) in the area.

    He said that the local government is concerned about the health of Isoko North people and therefore it has become imperative that the Council enforce the directives of the State Government on preventive measures against the COVID-19 pandemic.

    “As part of the resolve of the Council to support Governor Ifeanyi Okowa’s efforts at preventing the spread of the Coronavirus in the state, we have commenced sensitization of our people in all communities, schools, motor parks, markets, churches and along streets among other places. Our health workers have started going round for days to all communities in Isoko North held to educate our people.

    “We have held meetings with security agencies as well as National Union of Road Transport Workers (NURTW) on the effectiveness of the measures being taken so far”

    “We have asked our traditional rulers, President-Generals, religious leaders, market leaders, security agencies as well as National Union of Road Transport Workers (NURTW) to ensure that the social distancing is followed strictly and no gathering of not more that 20 is obeyed.

    “We resolved that we must henceforth practice social distancing as much as possible in the local government to prevent the spread of the dreaded virus in our area.

    “We also agreed that they must go back to their various communities and kingdoms to enlighten the people on the need to keep personal hygiene such as regular hand washing and use of sanitisers.

    “I have directed that there must be strict compliance and enforcement of the ban on public gatherings including burials, marriages, town hall meetings, conferences and even church and jumat services.

    “We have also directed the NURTW to ensure that transporters comply with the instructions of not carrying above the limits as prescribed.

    “The state government has directed that not more than 50 worshippers in a large space at a time are allowed in a particular service and the security agencies have been directed to enforce it to the letter.

    “As a council we have also put a stop to the biometric exercise in the local government council as directed by the governor.

    “All these measures are aimed at preventing the spread of the virus and I urge the people of Isoko North to comply in the best interest of our state.” Egbabor stated

  • Buhari, Isoko traditional rulers meet in Aso Rock [Photos]

    President Muhammadu Buhari on Friday met with Isoko traditional rulers at the Presidential Villa, Abuja.

    The meeting, holding at the Council Chamber of the State House, Abuja, started shortly after 12 noon.

    It was still in progress at the time of filing this report.