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OFFICE OF THE DEPUTY GOVERNOR

The State Governor, Dr. Emmanuel Uduaghan has charged communities to always rally around their royal fathers to help make the task of discharging their duties an easy one.

The State Governor gave this charge today (08.06.08), through his deputy, Prof. Amos Utuama (SAN) at the official presentation of staff of office to His Royal Highness Obi Unokaiwedi Azike 1,the Obi of Ubuluubu in Anocha North Local Government area of Delta State.

Dr Uduaghan stressed the importance of the people of Ubulubu community to try and do every thing possibly to promote the integrity and accord the new Obi the respect he truly deserved.

He however, advised the new Obi to always be transparent in the discharge of his responsibilities and stressed the need for him to allow the present democratic dispensation in the country to influence his administrative style and governance.

In his address at the occasion, the Chairman of Aniocha North Local Government Area, Hon. Jaunty Okwudi thanked the Governor for recognizing the Obi observing that the occasion demonstrated the Governor's high regard for the traditional institution.

The chairman also congratulated the new Obi and Ubulubu Community for really accepting that "Okpala-bu isi" meaning, the most senior man is our leader and advised other communities in the state to emulate the peaceful process Ubulubu community choose their leader.

In his address on behalf of the community, Hon. Isaac Okoh commended the governor for the democratic dividends extended to Ubulubu community and other parts of the state.

Hon Isaac Okoh also thanked the state government for the practical demonstration of respect for the traditional institution and reflection of the democratic trend on grass root.

They however, appealed for good access roads linking other communities in the state adding that as an agrarian community, they are highly in need of good network of roads to enhance their movement and evacuation of farm produce to areas where they are needed.

He also appreciated the state government approval of the community new secondary school and appealed to the governor to facilitate posting more teachers to the school.

The highpoint of the occasion was the presentation of the staff of office to the new Obi by the state deputy governor.

In the cause of his official duty today (09/06/08) the Deputy Governor, Prof Amos Agbe Utuama also paid unscheduled visit to Asaba Airport project to inspect the level of job at the site.
 

PRESS RELEASE OF 2nd JUNE, 2008

EARL Y completion of the Agbarho/Okan road in Delta State being supervised by the Ministry of Works will bring about more economic activities in the area.

The state's deputy governor, Prof. Amos Utuama (SAN) made the observation yesterday(02.06.08), when he paid an unscheduled visit to the road which is still under construction.

Prof. Utuama lauded the quality of the job being done at the road especially as it concerns construction of bridges and culvert noting that it will stand the test of times.

He emphasized that it was important for contractors executing projects in the state to carry out their job diligently, do it to specifications and deliver on time reiterating that the Agbarho/Okan road is an important road that will open up many communities.
 

PRESS RELEASE OF 2nd JUNE, 2008

THE Deputy Governor of Delta State, Prof Amos Utuama (SAN) was among dignitaries that attended the burial ceremony of Mrs Ewetan Hawkes, mother to legal luminary, Prof ltse Sagay.

Prof. Utuama attended the funeral service which took place at Our Saviour's Church, Tafewa Balewa Square, Lagos accompanied by his wife, Nelly and some top government officials recently (29.05.08).

Speaking at the funeral service, Ven. Prof. Obaro lkime stated that humans should always carry out their activities knowing there is a last day emphasizing, death is a certainty.

Prof. lkime advised Christians in particular to turn away from evil to enable them make heaven adding that Nigerians should leave corruption for incorruption from mortality to immortality.

He described late Mrs Hawkes as a renowned Christians who will find her way to the bosom of the Lord.
 

PRESS RELEASE OF 2nd JUNE, 2008

DEPUTY Governor of Delta State, Prof. Amos Utuama (SAN) yesterday (02.06.08), led top politicians especially members of Urhobo Political Class to commiserate with the families of late octogenarian politician, Madam Alice Nikoro at Abraka, Ethiope East Local Government Area of the state.

Among those who graced the ceremony were the Commissioner for Project Monitoring, Chief Ejaife Odebala, that of Special Duties, Government House, Chief Champion Kpateghe, former Commissioner for Water Resources, Chief Ighoyota Amori, former Commissioner for Information, Mrs. Judith Enamuotor and former Commissioner for Lands, Survey and Urban Development, Surveyor Terry Noah.

Former Vice Chancellor, Delta State University, Abraka, Prof. Uvie Igun, Mr. Ebenezer Okorodudu, Barr. Edewor Omonemu, and a host of notable politicians from the central senatorial district attended the ceremony.

Speaking at the occasion, Prof. Utuama said the late Madam Nikoro was a woman who believed in the supremacy of the party observing that she was a political giant, a sage who had no equal in Urhobo land, an astute politician who started in the era of NCNC to NPN and later, Peoples Democratic Party (PDP).

The Deputy Governor disclosed that the news about Madam Nikoro's death came as a shock to him because she was a mother to politicians from Urhobo land assuring that  members of Urhobo Political Class identifies with the family at the loss of their mother and will be involved during the burial ceremony.

Also speaking at the occasion, Deputy Chairman of the PDP, Chief Ighoyota Amori noted that the late politician played active politics till her last day.

Eminent personalities have also signed the condolence register opened in honour of the late Madam Nikoro. Governor Emmanuel Uduaghan stated in the condolence register that "Mama Alice Nikoro was a rare gem. She was a great woman, a political icon, a great leader, we shall miss you," while his deputy wrote; "a great political sage. We the Urhobo Political Nation miss you and pray that God will receive your soul.
 

PRESS RELEASE OF 13TH MARCH, 2008
The Delta State Government has received the report on the Amai, Ezionum and Umuebu communal crisis from the committee, set up by it, on the 18th of May 2007, to look into reasons for the dispute in that part of the state.

Receiving the report on behalf of the state government, the State Deputy Governor, Prof Amos Utuama SAN, said the occasion, marked a mile stone in the agenda of peace and security of the Uduaghan Administration.

He reiterated the present government's resolve to build on the Ibori legacy, stating that the Peace report was as a result of the foundation laid by the past administration which constituted the committee.

Prof Utuama noted with great delight the roles played by the people of the communities in resolving the age..long dispute between the three communities of the state.

He said the people themselves were the engine of bring about the peace which is now been celebrated by the entire state through dialogue and not might.

The director of personnel management Ukwuani Local Government Obiaruku and Chairman Peace Committee on Amai,Ezionum and Umuebu communal crisis, Mr. Patrick Okoh while presenting the report said the conflict had persisted for 44years and climaxed on the 2nd of may 2007 resulting in total break down of law and order in that part of the state.

He said all effort to resolve the crisis proved abortive until the committee was constituted by the Ibori led government under the then Deputy Governor, Chief Benjamin Elue.

The committee chairman said among other things, it was agreed that the people should refrain from rumour mongering and should always channel any information capable of instigating crisis through their traditional rulers to the appropriate government authority.
The Delta State Deputy Governor thanked the committee and promised to look into the report to advance peace in the area.
 

PRESS RELEASE

Delta State Government calls on Individuals to join hands with government to build an Egalitarian Society The Delta State Government has stated that it is ready to partner with individuals to bring empowerment to the people of the State.

The State Deputy Governor, Prof. Amos Utuama SAN, made the declaration, during the official flag off of the Hon. and Chief Mrs. Taleb Tebile's empowerment programme, Phase I. Prof. Utuama who spoke on behalf of the State Governor, Dr. Emmanuel Uduaghan said the programme is a significant turning point in the empowerment agenda of the Uduaghan Administration.

He said since the inception of the present administration, only Government and its agencies have been empowering people of the State and therefore the move by the initiator of the programme deserves commendation.

He called on all Deltans especially those well placed to join hands to empower the people who will in turn empower others, thereby creating a chain which will bring about the birth of an egalitarian society.

The Deputy Governor, appealed to the beneficiaries to remain loyal and supportive of government and the initiator of the scheme.

Initiator of the empowerment programme, Hon. Taleb Tebite, who is the majority leader of the Delta State House of Assembly, said the phase I of the programme is targeted at keeping faith with the three point Agenda of the State Government and his own contribution to the betterment of Deltans and to make the people have a feel of the dividends of democracy.

In all eight high quality cars and cheque of N300,000.00 were given out in the phase I. Speaker Delta State House of Assembly, Hon Olise Imegun, members Delta State House of Assembly top politicians from Ughelli South and other parts of the State attended the empowerment programme.
 

PRESS RELEASE

The Delta State Deputy Governor, Prof. Amos Utuama (SAN) has joined the list of visitors who have been paying their condolences to the Obaigbena family over the death of their father, Pa Obaigbena at Owa-Oyibu in Ika North East Local Government Area, Delta state.

On hand to receive the Deputy Governor was the Publisher of Thisday Newspapers Mr. Nduka Obaigbena who expressed gratitude to the Deputy Governor for his share of support and enlargement at his family's time of grief and the Obi of Owa the Efezomor I.

The Deputy Governor Prof. Amos Utuama (SAN) said the visit is Special to him because after the governor of the State Dr. Emmanuel Uduaghan paid a visit on behalf of the People of Delta , he had to make the visit owing to his personal relationship with the Obaigbena's which has span over many years.

The Deputy Governor Prof. Amos Utuama (SAN) said the visit is Special to him because after the governor of the State Dr. Emmanuel Uduaghan paid a visit on behalf of the People of Delta , he had to make the visit owing to his personal relationship with the Obaigbena's which has span over many years.

He said his relationship with Mr. Nduka Ogbaigbena on the political scene and in other areas has been of mutual respect for one another and also due to his emotional relationship with the Royal family of Owa.

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