Niger Delta
Minister, Delta Govt To Partner On Dev.
The Minister of Niger Delta Affairs, Elder Godsday Orubebe has promised to work with Delta State Government in order to accelerate development in the state.
Elder Orubebe who made the promise when he paid a courtesy visit to Delta State Governor, Dr. Emmanuel Uduaghan in Asaba said the time has come for all hands to be on deck to move the state forward.
Explaining that he was in the state to find out how the Ministry could work together with Delta State in improving the Niger Delta Region said “we are here to know how we can work together and provide the best for the sustenance of the region and country.”
The minister, who announced that the construction of the East/West Road has commenced said that its completion would open up the region for investments.
He noted that the ministry has already trained 1000 militants out of the 14,000 approved by the Federal Government to acquire various technical skills.
“The only good story that we will tell is what we have on ground in terms of development when we leave office.”
EIder Orubebe commended Governor Uduaghan for his initiative in reconciling all aggrieved PDP family members in the state so as to foster peace and development in the region.
He observed that Governor Uduaghan has formed a new Delta State that was ready to work with all in advancing development, saying “I believe that the time has come for everybody to work together with government in moving Delta State forward.”
In a brief response, Delta State Governor, Dr. Emmanuel Uduaghan, assured the Minister that his administration was prepared to collaborate with the Niger Delta Ministry in developing the region.
He stated that his government was interested in the completion of the East/West road embarked upon by the ministry, especially the Delta State axis of the road as it would help attract investors to the state.
The governor commended Elder Orubebe of his support in ensuring that peace prevails in the state chapter of the PDP family so that they can work together in moving Delta State forward.
“I thank you Honourable Minister for the support you have given to Mr. President a son of the Niger Delta region. I also thank you for the support that you have given to the Delta State PDP to enable us work together as a family. I assure you we will work together to improve the Niger Delta region.”
Speaking further, he stated that his administration was also committed to human capital development of the youths and would fast-track the course and ensure that all ethnic group in the state were represented.
The Rivers State Commissioner for Urban Development and Physical Planning, Rt Hon Evans Bipi, has eulogised Gen Gabriel Asabuja over his recent birthday celebration in Port Harcourt.
Bipi said Asabuja is worth celebrating following his numerous contributions and support to the administration of Governor Siminalayi Fubara.
He described Asabuja as a strong pillar of governance in Rivers State, adding that the Ministry of Urban Development and Physical Planning is happy working with him.
He noted that Asabuja’s position as a team leader of the Ministry’s taskforce has been amazing, saying the Ministry is proud associating with him.
The former lawmaker hinted that since Asabuja assumed office as leader of the taskforce, the Ministry has witnessed tremendous improvement.
Bipi said the Ministry will always stand by him to ensure that the dreams of the Governor Fubara-led government are achieved.
On his part, the celebrant, Gen Gabriel Asabuja expressed gratitude to God and the Commissioner for the honour done him.
Gen Asabuja also commended Governor Fubara for his tremendous and good leadership in the State, saying his group will continue to give the Governor maximum support in order to achieve more for Rivers people.
Gen Asabuja described Rt Hon Evans Bipi as one of the best brains working with the Governor, saying under Bipi, the Ministry of Urban Development and Physical Planning has shown capacity to leverage on the Governor’s mantra of Rivers First.
He said both the personnel of the Ministry, the Directors and adhoc staff are happy with his style of leadership.
The Joint Provincial Council, East of the Niger, Anglican Communion, held its 2025 Annual General Meeting at St. Michael’s Church, Rumuomasi Deanery, Diocese of Evo from Saturday 15th — Sunday 16th February, 2025.
The meeting which had the theme, “Kept By His Mercies”, with text from Lamentations 3:22-23, had the Archbishops, Bishops, their wives, Chancellors, Financial Secretaries and Synod Clerical Secretaries of the 58 Dioceses as delegates.
At the opening ceremony on Saturday, the Dean of the Church of Nigeria (Anglican Communion) and Chairman of the Council, Most Rev Blessing Enyindah, charged delegates to stay focused and committed to the matters for discussion and implement decisions reached for the growth of the Church in the region and the advancement of the business of God’s Kingdom.
Most Rev Enyindah, who is also the Archbishop of the Niger Delta Province and Bishop of the Diocese of Ikwerre, lauded the Diocese of Evo for the giant strides recorded in just 15 years of existence while tasking the leadership not to rest on its oars but to strive further to complete the work of the Kingdom in their hands.
Addressing the council in his welcome address, the Bishop of the Diocese of Evo and host of the Joint Council, The Rt Rev Innocent Ordu, welcomed the delegates, and reminded them that the theme is apt and fit as it reminds the Church of God’s inexplicable and instructible mercy towards mankind, which supersedes His righteous judgements.
Bishop Ordu further lamented the many challenges bedeviling the country, such as skyrocketing cost of living, ravaging sicknesses and ailments, proliferation of harmful drugs, natural disasters, high level corruption in public offices, inept political leadership, amongst others, which he said could not consume mankind because of God’s mercies.
In their separate speeches, delegates saluted the Diocese of Evo for willingly accepting to host the council and the comfort they enjoyed during their stay.
Earlier, the council appointed the Synod’s Clerical Secretary of the Diocese of Evo, Rev (Canon) (Dr) Ebenezer Owhor as the Assistant Secretary of the Joint Council.
Also, before the commencement of plenary, the women of St. Michael’s Church, Rumuomasi Deanery thrilled delegates to good traditional tunes and dance steps while His Royal Highness Eze( Sir) Raymond Chinda led the chiefs and elders of Rumuomasi community in Oropotoma Kingdom, to appreciate the council for choosing the community to host the meeting.
They solicited for prayers of peace, unity and development from the council.
The meeting ended on Sunday evening while the Archbishops and Bishops worshipped in various churches in the Diocese of Evo.