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Agbor, Community, Elema, Elema of Oki, Events, Oki Uku, RELIGION, Top News, Ugbeka Kingdom

We are solidly behind you,Oki youths tell Elema

Oki Youths in Agbor have pledged total support for the Elema of Oki, Chief Edison Edward. The youths disclosed this during a scheduled visit to the Elema at his ancestral home at Oki Uku last Sunday, December 20.The youths were led in the visit by their Chairman, Mr Calistus Onainor. They were warmly received by the Elema, Chief Edison Edward and members of his Ogwa.

The Elema, Chief Edison Edward (m) flanked youths & elders of Oki

In his remark, Mr Calistus Onainor said that the essence of the visit was to congratulate the newly installed Elema and also pledged their support for him.

According to Onainor, ” We are here to congratulate you newly installed traditional leader and the Elema of Oki, Agbor, Chief Edison Edward. We are very happy with his installation because it has put an end to over four decades of Oki without an Elema. I am assuring you all that Oki youths under my leadership will give one hundred percent support to our Elema, we are solidly behind him and we are going to work with him in order to move Oki forward. While we congratulate our Elema we wish him long and successful reign on the stool of his forefathers.

Chief Philip Onyekpe, the Obasogie of Ugbeka Kingdom and other leaders of Oki Community who spoke during the meeting thanked the youths for coming to identify with the Elema, pointing out that Oki is now more established as her traditional leader has been installed. They added that the growth of Oki is a collective effort that requires the contributions of all Oki sons and daughters both at home and in the Diaspora. They promised to join the youths in their quest to move Oki forward.

Responding, Chief Edison Edward, the Elema of Oki expressed gratitude to the Calistus Onainor led youths, saying that he was honoured with their visit. While wishing them well in their different fields of endeavours, he advised that they should remain committed in their bid to better Oki land. He added that as the traditional leader of Oki, he will do his best and in synergy with his subjects to impact positively on the lives of his people.The executive members of Oki youths Agbor branch are: Calistus Onaimor, Chairman. Chuks Ndidi, Vice Chairman, Festus Nuonum, General Secretary, Lucky Abaigbe, 2nd Vice, Sunday Obianke, Treasurer, Paul Nkemachor, Financial Secretary, Eric Onamor, Assistant Secretary, Ayere Monday, Provost, Idegwu Wisdom, Provost and Uhure Festus, 2nd Assistant Secretary.

The Elema of,Chief Edison Edward in a group photograph with youths and elders of Oki

The Elema, Chief Edison Edward (m) flanked youths & elders of Oki
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Community, Events, Ika South CAN, Mrs. Adebayo, RELIGION, Rev Prof. Oke Akokotu, Top News

God’s Own Revolutionary Church holds seasonal empowerment Programme

It was indeed a moment of joy and praises to God, as God’s Own Revolutionary Church, located at 148 Baleke Street, Agbor, headquarters of Ika South Local Government Area of Delta State held her seasonal empowerment programme in grand style. The empowerment programme is designated for spiritual mothers whose husbands have passed on to glory.

Rev Prof. Oke Akokotu

The colourful event, which took place on Tuesday, December 19,2020 at the Church Auditorium had in attendance were the General Overseer of the Church and his wife, Rev. Prof. and Evang. Mrs Akokotu, Chief Ignatius Agidi, Commissioner of Women Affairs,ably represented by Mrs Adebayo, Ika South CAN Chairman, Ministers of the Church, Wives of Ministers who have passed on to glory and a host of others.

The august occasion featured some life transforming activities,such as, praises,worship, health talk, short speeches by some spiritual mothers, choir ministration, exhortation and lots more.

Rev. Prof. Akokotu who is known for his love for spiritual mothers and less privileged in the society donated bags of rice, 5liters of groundnut oil, pieces of wrappers, copies of Ika Bibles, copies of 2021 calendars,books and other food items to the beneficiaries.

While addressing the gathering, the General Overseer of the Church and Member of Delta State Advisory and Peace Building Council, Rev. Prof. Oke Akokotu expressed gratitude to God for His grace and love.According to him, “About ten years ago, the Lord ministered to me to meet the needs of the wives of the past ministers, even when I did not have anything, my wife and I were privately doing it until it became pronounced

Most of the government empowerments do not cover this category of people. These people cannot not come out to start dragging for something, because of who they are in the society. Some of the government palliatives do not extend to them. These people need our help and supports.

This seasonal programme is particularly organized for the wives of the ministers who have passed on to glory in Ika land. We are doing this not because we have too much but it is a way of showing God’s grace in our lives.

Many of these women need to be supported. While others in the society are planning for secular widows, they should also consider the spiritual mothers as well, whose husbands have passed on to glory. They should not only be remembered during Christmas period but also at other times”.He therefore called on government, well meaning individuals to extend their hands of generosity to them, as God who is the husband of the widows will bless them in all areas of life.

Responding, the Commissioner of Women of Affairs, ably represented by Mrs Adebayo thanked the Man of God for his kind gesture towards the well being of the widows, saying that she will make their matters known to the Commissioner, so that Government can take drastic actions towards meeting the spiritual mothers needs.

In his remark, Chief Ignatius Agidi maintained that Rev. Prof. Akokotu is doing a great work in the vineyard of God. He said that it is profitable to give than to receive and as such he enjoined all ministers in the house of God to emulate what Rev. Prof. Akokotu is doing.

On their parts, the women who were beaming with smiles in their separate remarks lauded the efforts of the Man of God, stating that Christmas is indeed settled for them. They prayed God to prosper him and his family in areas of life.

High points of the occasion were, presentation Christmas gifts to the spiritual mothers and taking of photographs.

Some of the widows appreciating Rev Prof. Akokotu & wife

Mrs. Adebayo presenting gift items to one of the spiritual mothers

Some of the widows at the occasion

Rev Prof. Oke Akokotu
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God’s Own Revolutionary Church holds seasonal empowerment Programme

It was indeed a moment of joy and praises to God, as God’s Own Revolutionary Church, located at 148 Baleke Street, Agbor, headquarters of Ika South Local Government Area of Delta State held her seasonal empowerment programme in grand style. The empowerment programme is designated for spiritual mothers whose husbands have passed on to glory. […]

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Christmas: Concerned Citizen donates food items to widows, community women

Not less than 60 widows in Agbor, headquarters of Ika South Local Government Area of Delta State, on Monday, December 21, 2020 smiled home with food items donated by an illustrious son of the kingdom.

The widows, mostly emerging from Triumphant Baptist Church, Ime-Obi, Agbor including women from Ihaikpen community received one 25kg bag of rice, one carton of indomie noodles, tomatoes paste and wrapper each.The donor who chose to remain anonymous, said the gesture was a yearly exercise to support the widows in the community.

He said, “I know their major burden is how to feed and that is why I took it upon myself to show them love as part of me giving back to the society.

As you can see, these widows are really in need and their voices are not necessarily heard by those in government and other NGO’s.This donation is just a token, but I know it would go a long way in putting smiles on the windows faces while they celebrate the yuletide. Hopefully, I will do more for them as time goes on.”

Widows jubilating for the gesture

Some of the beneficiaries who spoke to newsmen thanked the donor for the gesture.

They said the food items and the wrapper would make them enjoy Christmas and New year celebration and prayed God to reward the donor abundantly.

Benefic aries being presented with gift items

Widows jubilating for the gesture

Items ready for distribution
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Christmas: Concerned Citizen donates food items to widows, community women

Not less than 60 widows in Agbor, headquarters of Ika South Local Government Area of Delta State, on Monday, December 21, 2020 smiled home with food items donated by an illustrious son of the kingdom. The widows, mostly emerging from Triumphant Baptist Church, Ime-Obi, Agbor including women from Ihaikpen community received one 25kg bag of […]

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Christmas: Victor Ebegboni identifies with United Ika Youths

…donates 40 bags of rice

Senior Special Assistant to the Governor of Delta State on Domestic, Comr. Victor Ebigbonim, has identified with members of United Ika Youths, Ika South chapter as they celebrate Christmas.

The famous youth leader and peace maker donated 40 bags of rice to the group as part of his measure in giving back to the society.The food item was shared amongst the youths emerging from 12 wards of Ika South Local Government Area by the Chapter Chairman of the group who doubled as Special Assistant to Governor Okowa on Security Matters, Comr. Monday Emenim Akpolo.

While distributing the bags of rice, Akpolo commended the youths for their commitment to the group.He admonished them to ensure peace in their various communities, adding that they should imbibe the spirit of forgiveness.According to him, “Christmas is the season of love. So, endeavour to show love to your fellow youths.

United Ika Youths upholds unity, and that unity we all must embrace.”Speaking further, Akpolo commended the distinguished Governor of Delta State, Senator Dr Ifeanyi Okowa, and Comr. Victor Ebigbonim, describing them as a capacity leaders.In the same vein, Akpolo charged the youths to key into the government of the day stronger Delta agenda.

He on behalf of Ebigbonim wished the youths and entire Deltans merry Christmas and a prosperous New year.

Comr. Victor Ebigbonim

Monday Akpolo presenting a bags of rice to the youth on behalf of Ebigbonim

Monday Akpolo speaking during the meeting
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Christmas: Victor Ebegboni identifies with United Ika Youths

…donates 40 bags of rice Senior Special Assistant to the Governor of Delta State on Domestic, Comr. Victor Ebigbonim, has identified with members of United Ika Youths, Ika South chapter as they celebrate Christmas. The famous youth leader and peace maker donated 40 bags of rice to the group as part of his measure in […]

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LG Polls: PDP stakeholders endorse Barr. Victor Ebonka for second tenure

…Pass a vote of confidence on Ebonka

Stakeholders of the Peoples Democratic Party in Ika Northeast Local Government Area of Delta State has endorsed the incumbent Chairman of the local government council, Hon. Barr. Victor Ebonka, for second tenure ahead of the 2021 Local Government Polls.

Chief Iboagwu while moving the confident vote on Hon Barr. Victor Ebonka

The endorsement made amidst excitement and commendations for Barr. Ebonka’s led administration, came through a unanimous vote of confidence passed by the party ward Chairmen and LGA executive at a consultative visit of Barr. Ebonka on Friday, December 17, 2020 at the party Secretariat in Boji-Boji, Owa.

The leaders who were inspired by the unprecedented performance of Hon. Barr. Ebonka well addressed as Alan-K, narrated his impacts while delivering good governance to the people, adding that his dint of hard work and effective representation has paid off for Alan-K to await re-election come 2021.

Standing before the party elders, Hon. Barr. Ebonka, thanked the party stakeholders for the privilege accorded him to serve.He presented his score card which was monumental, noting that his administration was able to achieve much, was because of their cooperation.

The indomitable Council Chairman said, “we thrive to set the pace, particularly in market building and cleanliness of the environment to have Ika Northeast LGA adjudged as the most neatest LGA in Delta State, and many local government council chairmen in Delta State have also emulated us.

The job wasn’t that easy following the various aspersions against my person. People called me names while others would say that I am too proud. But on personal relationship, you all can bear me witness that I pick calls just as my doors remains opened to all. However, I plead for forgiveness to all whom I may have offended in the course of delivering my primary assignment.

Going forward, “I want to use this privilege to inform all that my team and i wish to return back to the council to enable us complete the much work already on ground.

Inside the carriage, almost 200 lockup stores have been built and will be completed in January, 2021. We are creating another open carriage in same location to enable us meet up with our proposal of 600 lockup stores.

Ebu-Owa market is just a temporary market which will be relocated to its actual location going forward while many other plans which are on the pipeline, needs to be completed.

However, I am assuring that when you return me to the council, I am going to complete all the proposed plans and even do more to better our local government.Earlier in his address, the party LGA Chairman, Mr. Chukwudi Agboma, welcomed Barr. Ebonka and his entourage. He acknowledged that Ebonka’s administration was impactful, but advised him to strengthen his relationship with the party LGA executive and the Ward Chairmen, saying that such disposition would encourage more synergy.

Agboma’s speech was corroborated by the party General Secretary, the Publicity Secretary, PDP Ward 2 chairman and the Women leader who in their separate remarks reminded Ebonka that he is the Governor Okowa that should be readily available for them at the local government.The speakers applauded Ebonka’s leadership strides and in the same vein assured of re-electing him. This, however preceded the vote of confidence ealier suggested by the party Secretary and unanimously supported having being moved and seconded by Chief Joseph Iboagwu (Ward 2 Chairman) and Comr. Victor Chukwuka Onyisi (LGA PDP youth leader), respectively.

Hon Chuks Agboma congratulating Barr. Victor Ebonka

Chief Iboagwu while moving the confident vote on Hon Barr. Victor Ebonka

Hon Barr. Ebonka being congratulated by PDP LGA executive
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LG Polls: PDP stakeholders endorse Barr. Victor Ebonka for second tenure

…Pass a vote of confidence on Ebonka Stakeholders of the Peoples Democratic Party in Ika Northeast Local Government Area of Delta State has endorsed the incumbent Chairman of the local government council, Hon. Barr. Victor Ebonka, for second tenure ahead of the 2021 Local Government Polls. The endorsement made amidst excitement and commendations for Barr. […]

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