Author: SouthernVoiceNews

Godwin-Maria Utuedoye is a registered Journalist with the Nigeria Union of Journalists. He is interested in Investigative and development Journalism. He lives in Nigeria and focus more in the Niger-Delta region where oil and gas exploration has plunged into poverty and environmental degradation for years. He is also a PR Consultant, content creator, broadcast, print Journalist and Publisher. His vast experience in journalism span over decades of reporting the activities of the untouched areas.

In his acceptance speech, the  newly inaugurated Chairman, Comrade Apah, on behalf of others, thanked members for their support and promised to operate an open door system of administration where every member would be carried along.
Comrade Apah solicited for the continued support of members to enable his committee take the chapel to greater heights.

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Speaking futher, the Cleric who said that he has no interest in any of the political parties but only delivering the message sent him by God, as he does not prophesy for money neither does he prophesy to please men, said he also see a dramatic turn in Delta State in favour of the All Progressives Congress (APC) , Senator Ovie Omo-Agege.

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The story of NDDC and the issue of the Niger Delta region when placed side by side is very disturbing to those of us in the Niger Delta Region. Yes, the Willinks Commission in 1956 recommended that a special attention should be given to the Niger Delta Region because of the difficulty in developing the area. After the Willinks Report, there was this Niger Delta Basin Authority, saddled with the responsibility of developing the Region. But were those things achieved? The answer is NO, not until the youths of the Region began to agitate, the elites started to agitate for a better deal to the Niger Delta Region and that prompted the emergence of OMPADEC, from 1.5 to 3% OMPADEC; little was achieved but when we had this democratic dispensation under General Olusegun Obasanjo, he created the Niger Delta Development Commission (NDDC) in 2000, with a statutory board to manage the affairs of the commission

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He revealed that in the  last traditional rulers council meeting in Asaba, monarchs in the State extensively discussed  the level of insecurity in the country and also resolved that in their next meeting, the vexed issue would top their agenda,  adding that; “And we pray that President Muhammadu Buhari and all the Service Chiefs will live up to their responsibilities”. 
“Just  three days ago, I had a meeting with my council of chiefs at the palace and we questioned the suitability of the National Security Adviser and Minister of Defense because the office of the National Security Adviser is to collate all necessary information from the various military establishments, the various security establishments and so if that is being done as expected, then why these frequent attacks, why these unwarranted and unprovoked killings taking place in the Northern region, Kaduna State, Niger State and Zamfara State. 

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News – By SouthernVoicenews, The Director of Global-Read Good Partners, Mr.Maadu Safo Boamah today called on Nigerians to take their education seriously to better their lives. The educationist made the call in a chat with Our Correspondent at his office in Warri,Delta State. Mr. Boamah explained that if they take their education serious, it will help them to realize their God given talents and make them self dependent. He added that,”It will help them to be self sufficient and make them rapidly develope their immediate environments.” Mr. Boamah said if they fail to heed to his call and continue pay…

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