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  • Macaulay commends Southern Governors, chides Lawan for nation’s ills

    Macaulay commends Southern Governors, chides Lawan for nation’s ills

    A former Secretary to the Delta State Government (SSG), Comrade Ovuozourie Macaulay has lauded Governors of the Southern States of the federation for their stance over the challenges defying the Nigerian state.

    Besides, he took a swipe at those attacking the Governors over their call for national dialogue, restructuring, ban on open grazing, among others, particularly those who should know better like the Senate President, Ahmed Lawan, that are the representatives of the people.

    The Governors deplored President Muhammadu Buhari’s appointments as divisive and should be corrected to reflect national diversity; banned open grazing in the entire south; called on the President to convene a national conference; called for restructuring and State Police; etc.

    In a statement issued in Asaba, Macaulay commended the courage and forthrightness of the Southern Governors noting that it was not only inspiring but historic and momentous given the deteriorating security situation in the country and the growing despair and hopelessness.

    “This is historic, significant and motivating. It gives one hope to see that our Governors came together for once in spite of their different political leanings, not just to speak but to take crucial decisions concerning the ills and challenges confronting us as a nation.”

    He decried the comments of persons opposing the decisions of the Governors, claiming that such persons were pretensions of the realities on ground in the country and have chosen to view the issues from ethno-religious and political perspectives.

    “They (Southern Governors) must ignore all divisive tendencies and resist pressures from all quarters, within and outside the country as well as remain united all through if they must match their words with action and get the backing of the people.

    However, he commended the Arewa Consultative Forum (ACF), Miyetti Allah group, Governor Bala Mohammed of Bauchi state, Governor Samuel Ortom of Benue state and others for their support noting that it was a national challenge and not a regional, ethnic or religious issue.

    “The Nigerian Governors Forum comprising Governors from the north and south, as true representatives of the people across the country, should drop their partisanship and come together to save the country from disintegrating,” he added.

    Macaulay therefore urged Nigerians to rally round the Governors, and pleaded with the federal Government to collaborate with them to ensure peace, unity and development of the country.

  • Macaulay grieves over demise of former Speaker

    Macaulay grieves over demise of former Speaker

    A former Secretary to the Delta State Government (SSG), Comrade Ovuozourie Macaulay has expressed sorrow over the death of former acting Governor of the State, Rt. Hon. Sam Obi.

    Obi, who was also a former Speaker of the State Assembly, died in the early hours of Saturday.

    Macaulay in a condolence message issued in Asaba, said he was saddened by the sudden death of Obi noting that it was painful and distressing for the former legislator to die at his prime.

    “This is disheartening, painful and sorrowful for us to lose such a bundle of talents. Apart from his prowess in politics which culminated in his emergence as Speaker of the State House of Assembly as well as acting Governor of the State, Rt. Hon Sam Obi manifested overt commitment to the Christian faith,” he stated.

    However, the former SSG posited that since death was inevitable, the loved ones, friends and colleagues should find solace in the fact that Obi lived a purposeful and fulfilled life particularly a life of faith in Jesus Christ.

    Macaulay prayed to God Almighty to grant the family, friends and colleagues the fortitude to bear the loss.

  • Macaulay mourns demise of Bishop Edewor

    Macaulay mourns demise of Bishop Edewor

    A former Secretary to the Delta State Government (SSG), Comrade Ovuozourie Macaulay has sympathized with the Edewor family and the Isoko nation over the death of the pioneering Bishop of the Oleh Diocese of the Church of Nigeria, Anglican Communion, Rt. Rev. Jonathan E. Edewor.

    Macaulay in a condolence message lamented that the death of the cleric who hailed from the Owhe clan in Isoko North Local Government area of the State, was coming barely two weeks after the loss of another illustrious son of the clan, Hon. Tim Owhefere.

    However, he noted that Edewor was a well-rounded multifaceted person who lived a fulfilled life having been an accomplished educationist, a labour leader, a clergy and community leader.

    “I recall that the retired Bishop first emerged Chairman of the Nigeria Union of Teachers (NUT) in the defunct Bendel State and later became the pioneer state chairman of NUT when Delta State was created.

    “He was also at the leadership echelon of the Isoko Development Union (IDU) and as a clergy, he rose to become the first Bishop of the Oleh Diocese of the Anglican Church where he served meritoriously until retirement.”

    Macaulay prayed to God Almighty to grant the family the fortitude to bear the loss.

  • Macaulay felicitates with Delta SSG at 50

    Macaulay felicitates with Delta SSG at 50

    A former Secretary to the Delta State Government (SSG), Comrade Ovuozourie Macaulay has applauded the Secretary to the Delta State Government, Barr. Chiedu Ebie on his 50th birthday anniversary.

    Macaulay, in a statement issued in Asaba, said that the attainment of the golden age of 50 is a feat worth celebrating particularly for someone who has been diligent and humble in service.

    He said that Ebie has carved out a niche for himself by his track record in private and public service, distinguishing himself as a professional and committed technocrat.

    Specifically, he acknowledged the SSG’s feat as the State Commissioner for Basic and Secondary Education noting that his initiatives helped to actualize the SMART Agenda of the State Governor, Senator Ifeanyi Okowa.

    “Mr. Ebie has distinguished himself in both the private and public sectors and as the SSG, he has remained a quiet lubricant of the efficient operations of the State administration,” he stated.

    Macaulay prayed to God to grant him divine health and strength to enable him continue in the service of the people, the State and the nation.

  • Macaulay condoles Solomon over the wife’s death

    Macaulay condoles Solomon over the wife’s death

    A former Secretary to the Delta State Government (SSG), Comrade Ovuozourie Macaulay has commiserated with the Senior Political Adviser (SPOLAD) to the State Governor, Hon. Funkekeme Solomon over the death of his wife, Edith.

    Macaulay who expressed shock at the demise, said it is disheartening, saddening and painful that the SPOLAD lost the wife at such a young age.

    “My brother, this is shocking, this is heartbroken and very depressing. My heart is with you and the family, please strengthen yourself in the Lord.”

    He prayed God Almighty to grant Solomon the fortitude to bear the irreplaceable loss.

    Stella L. Sanu
    PRO, WUEDA

  • Delta at 29: Be steadfast, Macaulay entreats Okowa, Deltans

    Delta at 29: Be steadfast, Macaulay entreats Okowa, Deltans

    A former Secretary to Delta State Government (SSG), Comrade Ovuozourie Macaulay has felicitated with the State Governor, Senator Ifeanyi Okowa and Deltans on the 29th anniversary of the State creation.

    In a goodwill message to mark the occasion, Macaulay said that the state and the people have every reason to celebrate given where it was coming from and the challenges that have to be surmounted.

    He recalled for instance, that the current democratic dispensation which commenced in 1999 under the leadership of Chief James Ibori, berthed with grave and enormous internal security crisis.

    He said that Governor Ibori rose up to the challenges and stabilized the polity along with other landmark projects that has made him a rallying point.

    According to him, Dr. Emmanuel Uduaghan’s administration built on the foundation laid by the previous government and not only ensured peace and stability but also inaugurated milestone policies, programmes and infrastructural growth.

    The former SSG noted that the current administration of Okowa maintained the streak of peace and unity of the State coupled with continuous harvest of democratic deliverables, steady infrastructure upgrade and unbroken leadership in sports and macro-economic development.

    He prayed God to grant His Excellency, the current Governor, the wisdom and strength to successfully navigate the State out of the many challenges to continually keep the state peaceful, united and in upward movement.

    He contended that the “growth and development of Delta State particularly from 1999 under the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) attest to the fact that

    democracy remains the best form of government to have been evolved by man.”

    Macaulay therefore enjoined government and the people to be steadfast in working for the people and the support for government to ensure continual good governance in the state.

  • Macaulay advocates equity, justice as panacea to peace in the polity

    Macaulay advocates equity, justice as panacea to peace in the polity

    A former Secretary to the Delta State Government (SSG), Comrade Ovuozourie Macaulay has charged leaders at all levels of governance to ensure fairness, equity and justice in the allocation of resources, infrastructures and facilities.

    Macaulay who gave the charge at a Peace Advocacy workshop in Ozoro, headquarters of Isoko North council area of the state, posited that it was a major way to guarantee conformity and peace in the society.

    According to him, there cannot be peace in an environment prevalent with oppression, nepotism, imbalance and where the people are not permitted to speak their minds.

    “You cannot talk of peace in the absence of justice, equity and fairness. We must strive as leaders and those in authority to ensure these values are entrenched in our policies and programmes at all times.

    “At all levels of governance – local, state and national – we must imbibe the principle of fairness in the distribution of facilities and assistance to the people especially to the youths.

    “This way, you win the people’s trust and confidence, this way they get carried along; you avoid instability, crises and disorder, resulting in the prevalence of peace and tranquility in the society,” he stated.

    Besides, Macaulay harped on the need for parents and guardians to pay closer attention to what their wards and children do particularly with respect to their sources of income.

    This, he argued, was another means of curtailing the excesses of the youths and in the process enthrone orderliness and peace in the society.

    Similarly, the President General of Isoko Development Union (IDU), Chief Amadhe Iduh stressed on the need for equity in the spread of projects to make for peace in the society.

    In addition, he admonished the political leadership in Isoko to come together as one, speak with one voice and allow one person to lead them at any point in time to ensure unity and peace in the area.

    Also speaking at the event, the Special Adviser to the Delta State Governor on Peace Building and Conflict Resolution, Chief Edwin Uzor stated that there was need to enable peace in the state to achieve the goal of development and the mantra of a Stronger Delta.

  • Delta Govt to change slum status of Warri, Uvwie, environs

    Delta Govt to change slum status of Warri, Uvwie, environs

    As part of measures to change the narratives which put the tag of slum on Warri/Uvwie and environs, due to decades of infrastructure decay, Delta State Governor, Senator Ifeanyi Okowa has approved various projects for execution to give the axis a facelift.

    Besides, the Warri/Uvwie and Environs Special Area Development Agency (WUEDA) charged with the development of the area is putting a taskforce in place to sustain the tempo of work.

    The Director General of WUEDA, Comrade Ovuozourie Macaulay disclosed this at a press briefing in Warri, to mark the first year anniversary of the inauguration of the Governing Board of the Agency.

    He said that within the short period of the Agency’s existence various projects including Flood Control Measures in Effurun/Warri and Environs (Phase I), Flood Control Measures in Effurun/Warri and Environs (Phase II), Construction of Access Road to Federal Housing Estate, Ugboroke, Uvwie LGA, Rehabilitation of First Marine Gate Road in Warri South LGA, Rehabilitation of Odibo Street in Warri South LGA, Construction of Atse Olu Community Road in Warri South LGA etc., have been approved for execution.

    “Most of the projects already awarded are at various stages of completion while in some others, we are waiting for the raining season to subside to mobilize for work,” Macaulay who is a former SSG to the state Government, added.

    He affirmed that the modest milestones achieved so far with the execution of some of the projects has made tremendous impact on the environment and residents of the environs, as the menace of flooding and dirt was gradually disappearing.

    The DG noted that in order to sustain the tempo and mileage already achieved within this short period and to put an end to the cycle of unhygienic behavior by some of the residents, as well as regularly clear resurfaced overgrown weeds and grasses, the Agency is to put in place a taskforce and other necessary measures.

    “I assure you that necessary steps are being taken by the Agency to keep the axis clean with a proposed initiative to engage ad-hoc staff of sweepers, monitors, environmental marshals and taskforce to carry out follow-up maintenance works in the Agency’s mandate areas,” he stated.

    He expressed gratitude to the traditional rulers, community leaders and the residents for their cooperation, and commended Governor Okowa for the approvals and support for the Agency.

  • You are large-hearted and committed to your people, former SSG tells Ibori

    You are large-hearted and committed to your people, former SSG tells Ibori

    A former Secretary to the Delta State Government (SSG), Comrade Ovuozourie Macaulay has felicitated with a former Governor of the State, Chief James Ibori on the occasion of his birthday anniversary.

    In a congratulatory message, Macaulay extolled the virtues of the former Governor noting that Ibori should be celebrated given his inspirational leadership and the foundation laid for the current growth and development of the state.

    Besides, he asserted that the former Governor’s leadership style did not only impact positively on the State but the South South geo-political zone and Nigeria in general.

    “I must celebrate you for your rousing leadership, not just in Delta State but also in the Niger Delta region and Nigeria,” he stated.

    In particular, Macaulay said that the former Governor has remained “a rallying point, a source of unity and peace currently enjoyed in our multi-ethnic Delta.

    “Your lofty mileposts testify to your large-heartedness, doggedness and commitment to the wellbeing of the people.”

    He wished Ibori many more fruitful returns of the birthday and prayed to God Almighty to keep him in divine health as well as grant him the strength to continue to serve his nation and humanity.

  • Warri master drainage project on track, says Macaulay

    The Director General, Warri/Uvwie and Environs Special Area Development Agency (WUEDA), Comrade Ovuozourie Macaulay has affirmed that the master drainage project for the axis was going on as scheduled.

    Macaulay, a former Secretary to the Delta State Government (SSG) who fielded questions from journalists in Warri, after a visit to the project sites said that the work done so far was encouraging.

    The project sites visited include Ugbolokposo, Alegbo, Uti, Apala, NPA Expressway and Edjeba in Warri South and Uvwie Local Government Areas where he expressed satisfaction and commended the contractors – Levant Construction Limited and CCECC for their efforts in spite the rains and the Covid-19 induced lockdown.

    “When you go round the area where these jobs are going on now, you will see the excitement in the faces of the people. For once we are not having any problem with the Communities because they are happy, they see the job as their own. Nobody is really disturbing the job we are doing today.

    “The areas worked are no longer suffering the flooding issue. The communities are happy because most of them are already benefiting from it,” he stated.

    According to him, phases one and two are billed to be completed between 18 and 24 months, adding that there is hope for the people of Warri/Uvwie axis that in the next three to five years they may not be talking of flood.

    He maintained that this is the first time the State Government has taken deliberate measures to tackle the issue of flooding in the area and commended Governor Ifeanyi Okowa for his commitment to solving this challenge of the people.

    However, Macaulay disclosed that those whose buildings and structures are located on the waterways have been notified, and that towards the end of August, the Agency will commence the removal of such illegal structures.

    Also speaking, the Programme Manager, Levant Construction Limited, Engr. Ghassan Fadel hinted that they would soon stop major works due to the heavy downpour, stressing that the swampy nature of the area aggravated by the heavy rains have been a hindrance to their speed and set target.