Vacancy! Vacancy!!Vacancy!!!

Vacancy! Vacancy!!Vacancy!!!

Vacancy exist for experienced and qualified workers at  IFFILICIOUS FOODS located at Mikkie Guest House, by Anglican Church, Airport Road, Warri.

Positions:

Cashiers 

Waiters

Cooks

Kitchen Assistant

Qualification: WASC or  it's equivalent.

Eligible applicants should drop their application letters with the Manager at the above address on or before Thursday April 29, 2021.

For more information please call: 08033429994.

Itsekiri Council of Chiefs paid Courtesy call to Governor Okowa

Itsekiri Council of Chiefs paid Courtesy call to Governor Okowa

 Itsekiri Council of Chiefs in a group photograph with Governor Okowa

Members of the Olu Advisory Council led by the Iyatsere of Warri Kingdom, Chief Johnson Atserunleghe, paid a courtesy call on the Governor today Thursday April 22, 2021 at Government House, Asaba.

The visit was to officially inform the  Delta State Governor of the passage of Ogiame Ikenwoli, 20th Olu Of Warri, and the introduction of the Olu designate, Prince Utieyinoritsetsola Emiko. 

They further informed the State Governor of the ongoing funeral rights of the Olu of Warri as well as  preparations for the crowning and enthronement of the Olu Designate.

Responding,The Governor thanked the Itsekiri Council of Chiefs for their visitation and consoled the entire Itsekiri nation on the passage of the Olu of Warri who he described as a peacebuilder during his relatively short period on the throne, as well as acknowledged the crowning of the Olu designate. 

Governor Okowa ended his response by wishing the Itsekiri people well and prayed for continued peace in the Itsekiri nation.

PUBLIC ANNOUNCEMENT

    PUBLIC ANNOUNCEMENT 

The Olu Advisory Council on behalf of the Warri Council of Chiefs hereby announces the constitution of Committees for the events and activities for the completion of transition rites of the 20th Olu of j hiWarri Ogiame Ikenwoli and the Coronation of the 21st Olu of Warri, Omo’ba Utieyinoritseretsola Emiko as follows:

TRANSITION/CORONATION COMMITTEES (2021)

CENTRAL WORKING COMMITTEE

MEMBERS

Chief Kofi Kartey - Chairman

Prince Yemi Emiko - Vice Chairman

Chief Robinson Oritsemuminogho Ariyo - Secretary

Chief Fred Edegbele - Coordinator, North America 

Chief Sam Amatesiro – Coordinator, UK/Europe 

Barrister Wilson Alatsha - Assistant Secretary

Chief (Dr.) C.D Ikomi

Chief Oma Eyewuoma

Chief Solomon Arenyeka

Chief Tunde Okoturoh

Chief Edward Ekpoko 

Chief Francis Omatseye

Chief (Dr.) Eugene Ikomi

Chief Otimeyin Adams

Chief Tunde Okoturoh

Chief Anthony Onuwaje

Dr. Omatsola Kpiasi

Hon. Godwin Abigor

Mr. Esimaje Awani

Mr. Scott Omasan

NN Commodore Omatseye Nesiama (RTD)

Mr. Gentle Edema

Hon. Daniel Reyenieju

Mr. Benson Onuwaje

Barrister Esijolomi Rewane

Engr. Gbesimi Akperi

Mr. Amaju Pinnick

AVM Terry Okorodudu

Engr. Joe Omatsola

Dr. Lucky Popo

Comrade Weyimi Agbateyiniro

Ms. Alero Balow

Mr. Augustine Ometeruwa

Mr. Samuel Oligida

TRADITIONAL, BURIAL RITES AND CORONATION COMMITTEE

MEMBERS

Chief Francis Omatseye - Chairman

Chief Gabriel Awala JP - Vice Chairman

Chief Billy Besigiwa

Chief Prest Udueyin

Chief Patrick Yalaju 

Chief Omolubi Newuwumi

Hon. Kenneth Edon - Secretary

Mr. Alfred Apoh

Mr. Goje Igbiaye

Mr. Esigie Omamofe

Pa. Samuel Brikkins

Mr. Sony Bodor

Mr. Weyimi Lori

Mr. Rasheed Yusuf

Mr. Aboyowa Popo//

Mr. Ogbu Sifo

Mr. Michael Temisaren

Mr. Augustine Ofoeyeno

Mr. Sunny Mabiaku

Mr. Friday Apelegia

Mr. Emma Eyione

Mr. Eyefe Nunu

Mr. Okoturoh Orighomisan

Mr. Tesinmi Ajagbe

Mr. Toju Awani

Mr. Kelvin Eyikimi

Mrs. Okorodudu Okotie

Mr. Francis Meni

Mr. Tony Omabuwa

Mr. Odin Romeo Ometan 

Mr. Sunny Kpenosen 

Mr. Tuoyo Jack 

Mr. Gabriel Meni 

Mr. Memagiwawe Monday 

Mr. Asokwarami Ojibroku 

Mr. Tuoyo Obudu 

LOGISTICS COMMITTEE

MEMBERS

Mr. Benson Onuwaje - Chairman

Chief (Dr.) Eugene Ikomi

Mr. Rennet Yemetie

Amb. Toyin Agbolayah - Vice Chairman

Mr. Emma Nunu - Secretary

Mr. Esigie Omamofe

Mr. Amaechi Ogbonna

Mr. Smart Edema

Hon. Kingsley Tenumah (Afere)

Prince Nicks Emiko

Mr. Fred Utieyin 

Mr. Odonmiju Friday 

Mr. Austin Olokor 

Mr. Neston Aimufua 

Mr. Shuwa Oyemami 

Mr. George Iluwa

Mr. Rex Ejejigbe

Mr. Richard Ikomi

Mr. Silver Amorighoye

Mr. Tony Edegbele

Mr. Asuwa Lucky

Barrister Austin Oborogbeyi

Dr. Engr. Silva Ejejigbe

Mr. Omatseye Odonghanro

Hon. Victor Agbateyiniro

Hon. Eugene Ebisin

Mr. Phillip Ejeye

Mr. Appearance Efejuku

Mr. Bobby Omadeli

Ms. Mary Ulori

Ms. Patience Ete

Mr. David Mene

Mr. Sisan Jalogho

Mr. Victor Lucky

Mr. Edema Edah

Mr. Johnson Afari 

Mr. Jospeh Aimufua 

Mr. Anthony Odonghanro 

BEAUTIFICATION COMMITTEE

MEMBERS

Chief Otimeyin Adams - Chairman

Chief (Madam) Yemi Roli Oritsejafor

Ms. Omamuli Rewane

Chief Alexander Omaghomi

Mrs. Stella Kpiasi

Mrs. Mayomi Opepe 

Nelly Kuyoma 

Ada Eburajolo 

Ms. Emily Ofoye 

Mr. Andrew Ideh

Mr. Clifford Iyonsi

Hon. Misan Ukubeyinje

Mr. Alfred Apoh

Mr. Bawo Nanna

Mr. Dennis Mene

Hon. Aconte Awowo

Ms. Mirian Okorodudu

Mr. Jonathan Okotie

Mr. Amaju Ikomi

Mr. Femi Ebisin

Deaconess Elizabeth Tuoyo

Mrs. Otseju Magaret Akinyele

Mr. Douglas Dede

Mr. Benson Nana

Mr. Emma Kunu

Mrs. Tina Otumara

Mr. Maxwell Ebiareneyin

Mrs. Ete Atsepoyi

Mr. Matthew Ejutse

Mr. Lucky Amola

Mr. Charlie Popo

Mr. Vincent Jalla

Mr. Segun Ogbe

Mr. Omatseyin Okorodudu

MEDICAL COMMITTEE

MEMBERS

Dr. Omatsola Kpiasi - Chairman

Chief (Dr.) Mrs. Caroline Ajuyah 

Chief Dr. Mogba Eyoyibo - Vice Chairman

Dr. Emiko Ofuyaekpone

Dr. Andrew Duakpenmi Ayu

Dr. Onoritsebawoete Boyo    

Dr. Henry Slatter 

Dr. Emmanuel Towuantse

Mrs. Esther Ukubeyinje (RSN)

Madam Rose Areyenka (RSN)

Dr. (Mrs.) Tosan Amorighoye

Dr. Alex Ideh

Dr. Bawo Boyo

Mrs. Ope Wilkie

Major Ayeoritse Gladys Uranta (RSN) 

Dr. Idia Kpiasi

Mrs. Helen Maku (RSN)

Mrs. Atema Omagbemi (RSN)

Mrs. Ogho Ejutse (RSN)  

PROTOCOL COMMITTEE

MEMBERS

Hon. Godwin Abigor - Chairman

Ms. Omamuli Rewane

Mr. Nelson Tetsola

Ms. Laju Edah

Barrister Omasan Agbajoh

Hon. Blessing Omadoye

Mr. Tsuwa Oyemami

Miss Alero Debona

Miss Omawumi Nonekwone

Mr. Omatseye Unokesan

Mr. Augustine Iyinboh

Hon. Jonathan Awala

Mr. Anthony Egbele Okoro

Mr. Friday Ukueberuwa

Mr. Debi Hans

Mr. Raymond Aderojo

Mr. David Odeli

Mr. Jerry Atiene

Mr. Scott Eyenuro 

Mr. Isaac Ajatiton

Mr. Benjamin Moghogbone

Mr. Robinson Bojor

Mr. Richard Arubi

Mr. Laju Udonju

Mr. Alex Amola

Mr. Dimeyin Blessing

Ms. Bawo Ogborifo

Mr. Taiye Ogeyetan

Mr. Jolomi Ogbitse

Mr. Henry Teminusi

Mr. Tosan Alodion 

Mr. Dennis Kuwa 

Mr. Pericles Mogbeyi 

WELFARE COMMITTEE

MEMBERS

Mr. Esimaje Awani - Chairman

Mrs. Esther Okotie-Eboh - Vice Chairperson 

Mrs. Helen Tsitse Bob-Manuel

Ms. Juliet Ewumi

Mr. Oritsedere Ikomi

Mr. Francis Mene

Mrs. Dora Ugiedi- Girah

Mr. Henry Babine

Mr. Charles Nita

Mr. William Toritseju

Mr. Kennedy Ebigbeyi

Mr. Jolomi Ikpere

Mr. William Popo

Miss Rose Ologhomuro

Miss Becky Esuku

Miss Edith Ogoru

Miss Portia Itor

Mr. Augustine Oritsemeyiwa

Mr. Tuoyo Harry

Mr. Kelly Boluwa

Mr. Dere Richard

Mr. Bobby Tosan

Mr. Weyimi Tom

Mr. Tosan Edema Eweto

Mr. John Akperi

Mr. Samson Etchie

Mr. Oritseneye Kingsley

Ms. Alero Asifor

Ms. Laju Akpieyi

Ms. Maris Aforigho

Patricia Tonwe 

Tuoyo Ofuyeakpone 

Bawo Eyeoyibo 

Benson Erewa 

CONTACT COMMITTEE

MEMBERS

Chief Tunde Okoturo - Chairman

Chief Felix E. Esisi 

Hon. Chief Thomas Ereyitomi 

Chief Patricia Otuedon-Arawore

Chief Joseph Otumara - Secretary

Chief Olivia Agbajoh

Chief Tony Ede

Chief Fred Edegbele (North America)

Chief (Dr.) Mogba Eyeyibo (United Kingdom/Europe)

Chief G.T Grant 

Mr. Chris Mamah

Barrister Omasan Agbajoh

Mrs. Dere Awosika

Hon. Barrister Val Arenyeka

Prince Yemi Emiko

Mr. Julius Rone

Mr. Amaju Pinnick

Hon. Daniel Reyenieju

Hon. Austine Uroye

Hon. Fred Martins

Mrs. Gbubemi Ikolo-Kpenosen

Mr. Alfred Temile

Mrs. Flora Alatan

Mr. Canaan Ajagbawa

Mr. Tuoyo Ebigbeyi

Dr. Omawumi Urhobo 

Mrs. Maiden Ibru 

PUBLICITY COMMITTEE

MEMBERS

Prince Yemi Emiko Chairman 

Mr. Scott Omasan - Vice Chairman

Sir Matthew Itsekure - Secretary

Mr. Egert Omonukarin

Mr. Andrew Areyenka

Hon. David Oki

Mr. Cyril Egbejule

Mr. Femi Odonmeta ( Olegwa) 

Comrade Omatseye Akatakpo

Mr. Andrew Ideh

Miss Tetsoma Neyin

Mr. Aboyowa Clarke

Miss Tetsoma Igbiaye

Mr. Johnbull Atseleghe

Mr. Adrian Edema

Mr. Aderojo Tuale

Mr. Godwin Akoyi

Mr. Monoyo Edon

Mr. Jolomi Esiategiwa

Mr. Edwin Esoko

Mr. Utseoritselaju Awala

Mr. Tosan Ogoru

Mr. Hossanna Jalogho

Prince Debi Emiko

Barrister Rex Ireyefoju

Mr. Emma Meke

Mr. Toju Apoh

Mr. Anirejuoritse Tedeye

Prince Stanley Emiko

Ms. Laju Nobi

Greg Numa 

Tosan Ogoru 

Alex Eyengho 

Social Media Groups 

SECURITY COMMITTEE

MEMBERS

Commodore Omatseye Nesiama (Rtd) - Chairman

Hon. David Tonwe - Vice Chairman

Comrade Weyimim Agbateyiniro - Secretary

Brigadier General Eruwa Erico  (Rtd)

Commodore Abel Memuduaghan (Rtd)

Major Tsola Ekwejunor-Etchie (Rtd)

Chief Michael Odeli

Mr. Esimaje Awani

Mr. Emma Nunu

Mr. Joseph Atseyinku

Mr. Mayomi Mone

Mr. Franklin Idiamin Eyekimi

Mr. Donald Urowayinor

Mr. Lucky Ateyor 

Mr. Tsola Metsetse (FBI)

Prince Dudu Emiko

Mr. Ufuoma Ugburo

Mr. Emma Adidi

Mr. Stanley Egbejule

Mr. Esimaje Adolo

Mr. Godday Oruru

Ms. Nelly Ukuyoma

Mr. Gentle Edema

WORKS (VENUE/PALACE) COMMITTEE

MEMBERS

Chief Anthony Onuwaje - Chairman

Hon. Daniel Reyenieju - Vice Chairman 

Mr. Benson Onuwaje

Chief Francis Omatseye

Hon Ojere Edeyibo 

Arch. Noyo Omatsone 

Engr. Victor Wood

Mr. Godwin Ireyefoju

Barrister Oti Edukugho

Barrister Toju Emiko

Mr. Steve Jemirigbe

Mr. Abraham Tenumah

Mr. Slim Eburajolor

Mr. John Okorolokor

Mr. Emma Abigor

Mr. Gabriel Mebaghanje (Gomtec)

Engr. Tuoyo Omatsuli

Ms. Uwale Eburajolor

Mr. Gbesimi Tedeye

Engr. Tuasor Omatseye

Engr. Tuoyo Tetsola.

Mr. Isaac Dorsu

Mr. Justice Memeh

Mr. Gabriel Meni

Mr. Ogbe Ogbobine

Hon. Javis Toritseju

Mr. Lucky Ebaje

Mr. Emmanuel Alatan

Mrs. Comfort Maya

Engr. Collins Okorodudu

Mr. Enubi Okorofiagbe

Mr. Oritsematosan Okotie 

FINANCE COMMITTEE

MEMBERS

Chief Oma Eyewuoma - Chairman

Chief Charles D. Ikomi (JP) - Treasurer 

Hon. Chief Thomas Ereyitomi 

Chief Leemon Ikpea

Chief Clement Maleghemi

Mr. Amaju Pinnick - Vice Chairman

Chief Eyitemi Arthur-Diden

Chief Emmanuel Uduaghan

Chief Daisy Danjuma

Senator Mrs. Oluremi Tinubu

Mrs. Dere Awosika

Evangelist Hon. Michael Diden  

Barrister Jolomi Rewane

Mr. Evans Omotsogunwa

Mr. Etan Ogbemi

Mr. Julius Rone

Mr. Elliot Okutse

Mr. Tsola Aragho

Hon. Daniel Reyenieju

Hon. Godwin Ebosa 

Hon. Daniel Mayuku

Hon, Vincent Uduaghan 

Mr. Benson Onuwaje

Hon. Griftson Omatsuli

Mr. Slim Eburajolo

Mr. Alfred Temile

Mr. Mofe Boyo

Mr. Henry Ajagbawa

Mr. Gbubemi Otumara

Mr. Austin Ometoruwa

Mr.  Godday Erewa

AVM Afolabi Okorodudu

Evangelist Tony Aderojo

Hon. Aduge Okorodudu

Sir. Elisha Temile 

ENTERTAINMENT COMMITTEE (FOOD)

MEMBERS

Comrade Agbateyinro Weyinmi - Chairman

Chief Winifred Agbejule

Mrs. Esigbe Odeli 

Mrs. Queen Aso.

Mrs. Besidone Eyekimi

Mrs. Victoria Ada Eburajolo

Mrs. Ogorchukwu Emiko 

Mr. Walter Boyo (Foodland)

Miss Stella Ogbeni

Mrs. Tosanbami Hesse

Mrs. Orighomisan Ikanone

Mrs. Ukawa Aghogin 

Mr. Misan Adams

Mrs. Kate Akpieyi

Madam Esilokun Boyepu

Mrs. Otumara Justina 

Mrs. Rolly Ojo 

Mrs. Rita Omimi-Esquire

Madam Jolomi Dabor

Ms. Maureen Mogbeyiteren

Mrs. Alice Gbragada

Mr. Napo Tseke

Mr. Deboy Onuwaje

Mr. Lucky Esu

Mrs. Toritseju Aziz

Ms. Edeyibo Laju 

Mr. Odin Peter

Ms. Jolomi Enemigin 

ENTERTAINMENT COMMITTEE (DRINKS)

MEMBERS

Chief Solomon Arenyeka JP - Chairman

Mr. Isaac Dorsu                    - Secretary

Omawumi Omatoritsero

Honeybell  Ogunye 

Tosan Melford 

Mr. Oritz Godwin Okotie

Mr. Clifford Iyonsi

Mr. Donald Urowayinor

Mr. Ofoyeju Izuagie

Hon. Freeman Fregene

Miss Ani Pessu

Madam Helen Tsitse Bob-Manuel

Mr. Henry Mene

Miss Omamuli Temisaren

Mr. Greg Lumaeyetan

Mr. Tosan Odume

Mr. Victor Dudu

Mr. Roland Ighomi

Mr. Anino Ajemigbogho

Mr. Bawo Nana

Mr. Oritsema Olley

Mr. Alfred Aniretan

Mr. Ese Abaje

 Mr. Omatsola Pemu

Mr. Tseti Bobi

Mr. Mone Nathaniel

Mr. James Aderojo

Mr. Godwin Okome

Hon Godfrey Omagbemi

Hon. Ojere Edeyibo 

Mr. Kennedy Ugbameta 

Mr. Samuel Afotanju 

Mrs. Roli Ojo 

THANKSGIVING COMMITTEE

MEMBERS

Chief (Dr.) C.D Ikomi JP - Chairman

Chief (Madam) Yemi Oritsejafor

Pastor (Mrs.) Amaju Rosaline Aragho

Deaconess Misan Adesanyan

Deacon Tosan Omejalile

Prof. Gabriel Yomere

Sir Sam Iwere

Deacon Engr. Jolomi Toritsemotse

Pastor Elizabeth Okotie

Deaconess Blessing Omajuwa

Pastor Emmanuel Okotie

Pastor Fred Toritsemotse

Pastor Godwin Okoroko

Pastor Emmanuel Atigolo

Pastor Samson Eyitsede

Pastor Charles Erumi

Pastor Omatsuli Onuwaje

Deaconess Elizabeth Tuoyo

Bishop Bawo Otone  

REGATTA COMMITTEE

MEMBERS

Hon. Toju Ighonmieyetan - Chairman

Mr. Origho Omatsuli

Mr. Godwin Edigbe Gbenebitse

Mrs. Bridget Inomibioritse (Atseyinku)

Mr. Michael Wyse

Mr. Omayeli Okotie

Mr. Abiloye Uyebi

Mr. Lucky Ukueberuwa

Mr. Ambrose Mode

Mr. Fred Ogoru

Mr. Boyowa Toghanro

Mr. Justice Akoyoma

Mr. Dorsu Oritsuwa

Mr. Solomon Oleh

Hon. Shola Wilkie

Mr. Rex Ede

Barrister Jemide Atie

Mr. Amigo Akuya

Mr. Friday Edema

Mr. Esubi Utieyietsola

Mr. Emma Lagos

Mr. Paul Okotie

Mr. Godfrey Uyebi

Mr. Johnson Afari

Mr. David Oligida

Mrs. Toritse Goshua

Mrs. Toden Okoturoh

Ms. Jemine Omunu

Ms. Olayemi Obaro

Mrs. Eyeyibo Lauretta

Ms. Misan Tesigomoje

ENVIRONMENTAL COMMITTEE

MEMBERS

Mr. Gentle Edema - Chairman

Mr. Appearnace Afejuku    - Vice Chairman 

Stanley Emiko - Secretary 

 Mr. Ola Ofoluwa

Mr. Roland Osangbajumi

Mr. Fujirin Menujirin

Mr. Okonedo Lucky

Mr. Victor Atsekurubu

Mr. Otsof Toneradun

Mr. Olueh Eddy

Mr. Young Green Teejay

Mr. Magnanimous Omawumi

Mr. Owen Uku

Mr. Majemite Akubo

Mr. Ojighoro Jolomi

Mr. Bayo Okorodiden

Mr. Ebisan Jones

Mr. Felix Amatoritsero

Mr. Julius Erimona

Mr. Pleasure Emiko

Mr. Alex Arubi

Mr. Martins Edema

Mrs. Queen Norman

Mrs. Asadi Grace

Mrs. Queeneth Pessu

Mrs. Oma Konuwe Tonwe

Mrs. Elizabeth Eyenomuren

Mr. Sylvester Aduwenyen

Mr. Godwin Toneradun

NOTE: 

The respective committees shall be formally inaugurated on Saturday, 24th of April, 2021 at the Main Hall of the Olus Palace (Aghofen), Warri, at 11:00 am. The above listed members of the various Committees are required to be seated an hour before the scheduled time.     

Signed:

.

Chief Johnson Amaserunleghe (J.P), 

(the Iyatsere of Warri Kingdom)

Chairman, Warri Advisory Council and Warri Council of Chiefs

Chief (Dr) Eugene Ikomi (J.P),

The Olulaye of Warri Kingdom,

Secretary, Warri Council of Chiefs

For and on behalf of the Leadership and entire members of the Olu Advisory Council and Warri Council of Chiefs

Omadino Community under attack by unknown Gunmen, indigenes on disarray

Omadino Community under attack by unknown Gunmen, indigenes on disarray

Report reaching Warri Voice Newspaper  says unknown gunmen had attacked the oil-rich Omadino Community of Warri South Local Government Area in Delta State, allegedly killing one youth and went away with another.

Though the veracity of the speculation could not be ascertained as at the time of this report, it was alleged that the gunmen came through the river with a boat, shot sporadically, before carrying out the attack.

Warri Voice Newspaper attempt to reach out to Omadino Leaders for further details have not been successful as at Press time.

Being Text Of A Joint Presser Held Saturday April 17, 2021 By The Presidents Of UYC And INYC On The Intrigues Surrounding The Non - Operation Of Osubi Airstrip In Delta State.

Being Text Of A Joint Presser Held Saturday April 17, 2021 By The Presidents Of UYC And INYC On The Intrigues Surrounding The Non - Operation Of Osubi Airstrip In Delta State.

Gentlemen of the Press

BEING TEXT OF A JOINT PRESSER HELD SATURDAY APRIL 17, 2021 BY THE PRESIDENTS OF URHOBO YOUTH COUNCIL, UYC AND ITSEKIRI NATIONAL YOUTHS COUNCIL, INYC, ON THE INTRIGUES SURROUNDING THE NON-OPERATION OF OSUBI AIRSTRIP IN OKPE LOCAL GOVERNMENT AREA OF DELTA STATE

 

Gentlemen of the Press

We are indeed saddened that despite statements credited to the Minister of Aviation, Hadi Sirika last month, announcing approval for the reopening of Osubi Airstrip, near Warri in Delta State for daylight operations, there is nothing concrete to suggest that the purported announcement would be backed by action. In-fact, the unfolding intrigues remind us of the festering face-off between aviation service providers and the management of Osubi Airstrip. 

 We want to recall with regret, the letter by the Federal Government to all the aviation parastatals, terminating the contract of Shoreline Oil Services Limited, the operator of the Airstrip, citing alleged incompetence.

The facility has been a subject of controversy since it changed hands from the original owner, Shell Petroleum Development Company (SPDC) to Shoreline in partnership with the Nigeria National Petroleum Corporation (NNPC) in 2015. Apparently unable to get the private operator to comply with the provisions of the service providers, some parastatals had written to the government to revoke the contract of Shoreline.

The Federal Ministry of Aviation Safety and Technical Policy Department, in a letter dated, February 7, 2020 and signed by its Director, Captain T. Alkali, directed the Director-General of Nigeria Civil Aviation Authority (NCAA) Nigeria Airspace Management Agency (NAMA) Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria (FAAN) and the Director-General Nigeria Meteorological Agency (NIMET), to carry out the termination of Shoreline’s contract seamlessly.

  SPDC opened the facility in 1999, to enhance offshore operations. With the dip in oil exploration over a period, the Airstrip was sold to Shoreline and NNPC in 2015.

 NAMA, in October 2018, had alleged that Shoreline owed over N500million for air navigation services since 2015. Shoreline described NAMA’s claim as ‘frivolous charges’ and an attempt to keep extorting its management.  

The thrust of this Press Briefing, is not to delve into the technical issues of ownership and alleged incompetence, but to draw the attention of our political representatives as well as the relevant government Ministries, Departments and Agencies, MDAs, to the multi-million naira decaying Airstrip. This is because the rotting SPDC Office Complex, opposite Federal Government College, Warri, has continued to create sore memory in our hearts. We will no longer fold our arms and allow more critical socio-economic infrastructures, capable of creating wealth and thousands of jobs in our state to fallow, amid dwindling economic fortunes. Even the most illiterate person would acknowledge that the continous non - operation of flight and other commercial activities at the Osubi Airstrip, have negative economic consequences on people of Delta State and the revenue profile of the State Government.   

Our Demand:

· We are calling on the Federal and Delta State Governments, the Deputy Senate President, Obarisi Ovie Omo-Agege, the member representing Okpe, Sapele and Uvwie Federal Constituency in the House of Representatives, Hon. Efe Afe, the Member Representing Warri Federal Constituency in the House of Representatives, Chief Thomas Ereyitomi, other critical stakeholders and the relevant MDAs to immediately commence process for resumption of flight operations at the Osubi Airstrip!

* If urgent action is not taken to ensure that flight and other economic activities resume at the Osubi Airstrip within 14 days from today, we will not hesitate to ground major sources of revenue to the country, so as to drive home our legitimate demand.

 Comrade Enerho Godspower

President, UYC

 Comrade Weyinmi Agbateyiniro

President, INYC

PRESIDENT BUHARI GREETS ITSEKIRI NATION ON OLU-DESIGNATE, MOURNS DEPARTED MONARCH

PRESIDENT BUHARI GREETS ITSEKIRI NATION ON OLU-DESIGNATE, MOURNS DEPARTED MONARCH 

President Muhammadu Buhari has send sincere greetings to the Itsekiri nation on the announcement of a new Olu of Warri, as pronounced by the Iyatsere of Warri Kingdom, Chief Johnson Amatserunleghe.

The President also condoles with the Itsekiris on the passage of the immediate past Olu, His Royal Majesty Ogiame Ikenwoli, which was equally formally announced during the Itsekiri National Assembly held recently at Ode- Itsekiri in Warri South Local Government Area of Delta State.

President Buhari in his message, prayed that the Olu-designate, Prince Utieyinoritsetsola Emiko, will have a peaceful reign, signposted by massive development of Itsekiri land. 

He counsels love and reconciliation after a pulsating race for the throne, noting that peradventure any dissension exists, such should be resolved through due process. 

As the Itsekiri nation mourns their departed Olu for three months, President Buhari prays godly comfort for them, and a smooth ascendancy for the incoming monarch.

 

Femi Adesina

Special Adviser to the President

(Media and Publicity)

April 6, 2021

ITSEKIRI NATION ANNOUNCES THE PASSING AWAY OF THE OLU OF WARRI: Introduces Olu designate, Prince Utieyinoritsetsola Emiko

ITSEKIRI NATION ANNOUNCES THE PASSING AWAY OF THE OLU OF WARRI

: Introduces Olu designate, Prince Utieyinoritsetsola Emiko

Photo displaying the Iyatsere of Warri kingdom raising the hand of the Olu designate, Prince Tsola Emiko

At the gathering of all Itsekiri Sons and Daughters from within and outside the kingdom today Monday April 5, 2021, the Iyatsere of Warri Kingdom, Chief Johnson Amatserunleghe officially informed the Itsekiri general assembly of the passing away to eternal glory of His Majesty, Ogiame Ikenwoli, the Olu of Warri. 

The Iyatsere who is also the acting Chairman of Warri Council of Chiefs while introducing the Olu designate, Prince Utieyinoritsetsola Emiko declared a three (3) months mourning for all Itsekiris throughout the Itsekiri Nation, during which there shall be no dancing of any kind and anywhere in Iwere Land, there shall also be no merry-making, no drumming and all Itsekiri Sons and Daughters shall tie their wrappers upside down throughout the duration of the mourning  period. 

EASTER: OONI CALLS FOR YORUBA UNITY, RALLIES SOLIDARITY FOR ITSEKIRI PEOPLE

EASTER: OONI CALLS FOR YORUBA UNITY, RALLIES SOLIDARITY FOR ITSEKIRI PEOPLE

               Oni of Ife

The Arole Oduduwa & Ooni of Ife, Ooni Adeyeye Enitan Ogunwusi, Ojaja II has called for the unity of the Oodua descendants all over the world in solidarity with the Itsekiri people in the choice of the new Olu of Warri. 

Speaking through his Director, Media & Public Affairs, Comrade Moses Olafare, the Ooni in his Easter message to the Nigerian Christians charging them to seek love and affection as demonstrated by Jesus Christ who sacrificed his life to save many souls, called on the Oodua people worldwide to find the lowest common factor that exists in their shared history, shared fear and shared aspirations.

He asked the Yoruba nation to solidarize with their own Itsekiri people who are in the process of choosing their new Monarch; Olu of Warri, saying the unity of Yoruba people will further strengthen peace and understanding in Nigeria.

He called on Yoruba people across Nigeria including those outside the South West States to pray and work together for peace and harmony of Nigeria.

"Irrespective of which state you find yourself either Akoko, Itsekiri in Delta, Okun, Oworro in Kogi, we are all children of Oduduwa bound by common ancestry" the Ooni said. 

The Ooni said the Royalty in the House of Oduduwa is watching events in Itsekiri land and would appreciate if the people will continue to honour and respect the bound of oneness and common ancestry with the Yoruba people.

"The Itsekiri are part of the greater Oduduwa family. We cherish this great history. We shall do everything to defend and uphold it." the Ooni said.

"We are aware of the Itsekiri General Assembly coming up tomorrow Monday, April 04 in Warri. The Ooni sends his solidarity message to the Itsekiri people on this great occassion of their reunion. We wish them peace and harmony in their search for properity in their ancestral land. The Ooni is particularly keen to see the sustainability of the blood-bound relationship between the Itsekiri and the Yoruba, a relationship that has been tested and trusted over history. Generations of Yoruba and Itsekiri have the responsibility to uphold this important of our history"

Director, Media & Public Affairs, Comrade Moses Olafare, SPECIAL ADVISER, TO OONI OF IFE

ITSEKIRI NATION HOLDS CRITICAL MEETING MONDAY 5TH IN ODE-ITSEKIRI OLU

ITSEKIRI NATION  HOLDS CRITICAL MEETING MONDAY 5TH IN ODE-ITSEKIRI OLU

The Iyatsere of Warri Kingdom, Chief Johnson Amatserunleghe

A general meeting of all Itsekiri sons and daughters all over the world have been scheduled to hold on Monday April 5 at the Ancestral Home of the Itsekiri ethnic nationality Ode- Itsekiri Olu(Big Warri), in Warri South Local Government Area of Delta State.

A statement signed by the Iyatsere of Warri kingdom and Acting Chairman, Warri Council of Chiefs and the Olu's Advisory Council, Chief Johnson Amatserunleghe said the meeting would hold at 10am.

Meanwhile, feelers reaching Warri Voice Newspaper is that the meeting would acquaint the Itsekiri people on the latest development in the kingdom.

Oil Spill: Coalition of Itsekiri Youth Leaders warns Chevron against neglecting Rightful Hosts from JIV

Oil Spill: Coalition of Itsekiri Youth Leaders warns Chevron  against neglecting Rightful Hosts from JIV

A coalition of Itsekiri Youth Leaders from Deghele, Bateren and Omadino Communities in Warri South – West and Warri South Local Government Areas of Delta State, have warned Chevron  Nigeria Limited, CNL against any plans to neglect their communities under Abiteye Field from the Joint Investigation and Verification(JIV) exercise, the Multinational Oil and Gas Company intends to carry out, alongside other stakeholders, saying any such plan would be disastrous.

There are indications that following protests resulting from the oil spill and the subsequent occupation of Chevron’s facilities, the company has concluded arrangements to carry out JIV, with a view to ascertain if the Oil Spill at the Abiteye and Utonana Fields, including the 16” Makaraba-Utonana-Abiteye Right of Way (ROW) was caused by its equipment failure or by a third party infraction.

The youth leaders; Mr. Ben Eburajolo, Prince Friday Etuwewe and Mr. Joshua Ghereje, in a press statement signed on behalf of youths of Deghele, Bateren and Omadino Communities respectively, advised Chevron Nigeria Limited to be mindful of the legitimate owners of the land where its operational facility is situated and not fall for any form of intimidation, to avoid being dragged into preventable round of litigation and operational crisis.

The statement which was made available to the Press on  Friday April 2, admonished the Delta State Commissioner for Oil and Gas, Prince Emmanuel Amgbaduba and other high ranking Political figures in Delta State Government, to adhere strictly to the dictates of their responsibilities toward all Deltans, particularly the rightful Host Communities of Chevron, so as not to be seen as promoting bigotry.

The Itsekiri Youth Leaders who praised the fair manner at which  the Delta State Government distributed relief materials to victims of the Oil Spill in the Chevron  Communities of Warri South-West and Warri South, cutting across the different ethnic divides as a rational approach, appealed to the Delta State Governor, Dr. Ifeanyi Okowa and other critical stakeholders to properly guide Chevron Nigeria Limited in its planned JIV.