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Igelige hails Isoko leaders effort to get turbine powered energy in Oleh(Photos)
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Ambassador Morrison Igelige, an activist on energy matters in the Niger Delta has hailed Isoko leaders who supported moves to get turbine powered energy in Oleh kingdom in Isoko South in Delta state.
This was contained in an appreciation message to those who really championed the move.
Read letter below:
I sincerely express my profound gratitude to everyone who supported this advocacy from the very beginning, since 21st November 2020, when the campaign was officially launched.
I warmly congratulate the President General of the Oleh Community Development Union (OCDU), Mr. Unuafe Ezigboma Believe, and the Vice President, Hon. Henry Osibi, for their visionary leadership. Their industrialization and electrification initiative will significantly advance the development of our community.
I also commend the entire executive council for their firm support of the electricity innovation initiative in Oleh. Although many may not yet fully understand the long-term benefits of the Gas Turbine Project, its completion will undoubtedly transform Oleh into a thriving industrial hub.
I firmly believe that other Isoko communities will follow the exemplary path of Oleh. Electrification stimulates growth, creates employment, and unlocks new opportunities. Our core objective remains the industrial expansion of Oleh by attracting investment and encouraging population growth.
Once again, I extend my heartfelt appreciation to the President General, the OCDU executive members, and all courageous individuals who stood firm to make this Gas Turbine vision a reality.
This advocacy journey was not without challenges. During the process, two of my Facebook accounts created in 2006 were reported and disabled. Despite these setbacks, we remained steadfast and continued pushing forward until the Oleh Community resolved to build the Gas Turbine project.
As stated in the Holy Bible:
Proverbs 29:2 (KJV): “When the righteous are in authority, the people rejoice: but when the wicked beareth rule, the people mourn.”
Genesis 1:3 (KJV): “And God said, Let there be light: and there was light.”
Oleh is now strategically positioned to experience uninterrupted 24-hour electricity supply in the near future.
I respectfully pay tribute to the late Chief Obaro Oduh, our major financial supporter. May his soul continue to rest in perfect peace. Through his leadership as President General of the Isoko Association of North America (IANA), numerous billboards and over 200 campaign T-shirts were donated in strong support of this initiative.
Billboards were strategically installed in the following locations:
Oleh Community (before Unless God Filling Station)
Oleh Roundabout
Amawa Layout, Oleh–Idheze/Irri Road T-Junction
Front of the late High Chief Sergeant Akpediono Uredi’s house, Idheze Community
Ekiugbo, Iyede Community
Aradhe Community
Special appreciation goes to Prince Tony Ovrawah, who donated over 80 stickers from the United States of America, as well as to many individuals who contributed financially and materially.
I also acknowledge and deeply appreciate those with whom we began this advocacy journey and who worked tirelessly in the early stages:
Amb. Morrison Igelige ( Project Initiator )
Mr. Paul Emumena Michael ( MC Paul )
Mr. Christian Efih
Mr. Egbra Obaro Gordon-Jones
Late Mr. Charles Ayebor
Late Mr. Blessed Paris Ubara
Late Mr. John Erabere (John Dollars)
It deeply saddens me that we lost some of our gallant supporters to the cold hands of death. May their souls rest eternally in the bosom of the Lord. They will forever be remembered for their sacrifices to this electricity struggle.
I sincerely apologize to anyone whose name may have been unintentionally omitted. Many individuals played significant roles, and their contributions were too numerous to fully capture. Every member of the community participated in one way or another.
I also respectfully appreciate Ubara Obaro and Ubara Kelvin, whose names may have been omitted earlier.
Special thanks go to Chief Samuel Egbra (Quantity Surveyor) for donating a billboard, and to Chief Henry Ojogho and Chief John Ifoto for their encouragement, unwavering support, and wise counsel.
Finally, I express my deepest appreciation to His Royal Majesty, Anthony William Onovughe Ovrawah (JP, FCAI), Omogha I, Odio Ologbo of Oleh Kingdom, for his steadfast support of the Gas Turbine advocacy from its inception.
May God continue to strengthen the Oleh Community and bless us with visionary leadership that will guide us toward a brighter and more prosperous future.
Signed:
Amb. Morrison Igelige
Together, we are building a sustainable and industrialized Oleh Kingdom.
Oleh-Owha̱ra is great and blessed.
Yaya Bauchi Tongo, a member of House of Representatives representing Gombe/Kwami/Funakaye Federal Constituency of Gombe State is dead.
Rep Tongo died in Abuja on Friday following a brief illness, the spokesperson for the House of Representatives, Akintude Rotimi said in a statement quoting the Gombe State Caucus of the House of Representatives.
While paying tribute to the late lawmaker, Rotimi said his death marked the end of a distinguished life devoted to public service and the advancement of his constituents, Gombe State, and the Federal Republic of Nigeria.
“Rep. Tongo was a dedicated public servant, seasoned grassroots politician, and committed legislator whose life was marked by unwavering service to his people and the nation,” Rotimi said.
The deceased lawmaker served as Chairman of Funakaye Local Government Area, Special Adviser to the Government of Gombe State, and Member of the Gombe State House of Assembly before his election into House of Representatives.
He was Chairman of the Nigeria–United Arab Emirates Parliamentary Friendship Group in the House of Representatives.
“A respected voice within the Parliament and a passionate advocate for the welfare and development of his constituents, Hon. Tongo brought wisdom, experience, and a deep understanding of governance to legislative deliberations. His contributions to nation-building and democratic development will remain an enduring part of his legacy.
“On behalf of the Speaker of the House of Representatives, Rt. Hon. Abbas Tajudeen, PhD, GCON, the leadership, and the entire membership of the House, we extend our heartfelt condolences to his immediate family, the people of Gombe/Kwami/Funakaye Federal Constituency, and the Government and people of Gombe State on this painful loss.
“As we mourn the passing of our dear colleague, we pray that Almighty Allah (SWT) forgives his shortcomings, accepts his good deeds, and grants him Aljannatul Firdaus. We also pray that Allah (SWT) grants his family, loved ones, constituents, and colleagues the strength and fortitude to bear this irreparable loss,” Rotimi said.
He added that further details regarding parliamentary tributes and funeral arrangements will be communicated in due course.
A member of the House of Representatives from Kaduna North and Chairman, Committee on Banking Regulations, Mohammed Bello El-Rufai, has disclosed that his father, Nasir El-Rufai’s continued detention shows that Nigeria’s democratic journey is far from complete.
Bello noted that democracy can only thrive in Nigeria when the country’s leadership is accountable.
El-Rufai has been in custody of the Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission, ICPC, since he was arrested at the Abuja airport earlier in the year.
The commission had arraigned him for corruption while he was governor of Kaduna State.
However, posting on X, Bello wrote: “Today, we celebrate the enduring strength of our democracy and the collective voice of the Nigerian people. Democracy thrives when leadership is accountable, citizens are empowered, and every voice is heard.
“As we commemorate this important day, we must also acknowledge that while our democracy continues to endure, the abuse of citizens’ rights remains a troubling reality.
“The true test of any democracy is not simply the conduct of elections, but its commitment to the rule of law, due process, and the protection of fundamental freedoms.
“The continued unlawful detention of my father, Mallam Nasir El-Rufai, alongside the experiences of many other Nigerians who have faced similar violations, serves as a reminder that our democratic journey is far from complete.
“On this Democracy Day, let us recommit ourselves to building a nation where justice prevails, institutions are strengthened, and the rights of every citizen are respected and protected.”
The National Leader of the Nigerian Democratic Congress, NDC, Senator Seriake Dickson, on Friday held a closed-door meeting with the party’s presidential candidate, Peter Obi, amid recent crises in the party.
Dickson made this known in a statement on his official X handle, revealing that the meeting, which lasted nearly three hours, was attended by Obi and other senior party leaders.
“I just received my brother, colleague, and partner in the New Nigerian Project, His Excellency Mr Peter Gregory Obi, CON, our presidential candidate, who, together with some distinguished leaders of our party, held a closed-door meeting which lasted about three hours.
“In the course of that meeting, we reviewed the activities of our party and discussed a few recent issues that have been a source of concern to all sides, and we amicably resolved all the issues.
“We have always been on the same page on the bigger picture, i.e., winning the elections for all candidates of our party and rescuing Nigeria from the misgovernance of the APC-led government. However, a few issues have arisen, and we have agreed on how to handle them moving forward.
“I want to use this opportunity again to call on all members of our party to stop the bickering and name-calling and focus on the bigger picture.
“Both His Excellency Peter Obi and I, as well as other leaders and stakeholders of our party, will continue to consult and engage with one another to address and resolve concerns, strengthen the unity and cohesion of our party, and ensure that we remain focused on our shared mission of rescuing Nigeria and building a better future for all.”
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