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Delta committed to safeguard its cultural heritage – Oborevwori
Delta State Governor, Sheriff Oborevwori, has reaffirmed his administration’s commitment to the preservation and promotion of the state’s rich and diverse cultural heritage, describing cultural festivals as vital tools for sustaining indigenous identity.
Oborevwori made this known on Thursday while receiving the President and leadership of the Organisation for the Advancement of Anioma Culture, who paid him a courtesy visit at Government House, Asaba.
Speaking during the meeting, the governor commended OFAAC for its over two decades of dedication to the promotion of Anioma cultural heritage, describing the body as a “vehicle of unity” in Delta State.
He pledged his administration’s full support for OFAAC and similar cultural organisations that contribute to peace, unity, and development.
“I commend OFAAC’s tirelessness and dedication to preserving Anioma culture, heritage, and identity,” Oborevwori said. “Your efforts are crucial in promoting our rich traditions and values.
As a government, we reaffirm our commitment to preserving cultural heritage across the state and supporting initiatives that promote festivals and language, which are essential in shaping our identity.”
Oborevwori also expressed gratitude to the people of Delta North for their overwhelming support during the last governorship election, noting that he secured victory in all nine local government areas within the Anioma region.
“Under our M.O.R.E. Agenda, we have implemented key projects across the Anioma nation and throughout the state. I am particularly grateful to the Anioma people for their strong support and love,” he said.
He further lauded the inclusiveness of OFAAC’s activities, noting its practice of inviting other ethnic groups to its events, which he said fosters unity and cultural harmony across the state.
Earlier, OFAAC President, Arc. Kester Ifeadi, said the purpose of the visit was to formally inform the governor about the group’s forthcoming cultural fiesta, scheduled for Easter Monday.
He described Oborevwori as a “detribalised leader” and commended his administration’s developmental strides across all three senatorial districts in the state.
Ifeadi reaffirmed the support of the Anioma people for the governor’s M.O.R.E. Agenda, emphasising that OFAAC would continue to be a platform for promoting unity among Delta’s various ethnic nationalities.
The Chairman of Bariga Local Government Area of Lagos State, Kolade Alabi, on Wednesday, suddenly slumped at the All Progressives Congress stakeholders’ meeting held at the party’s Secretariat in Ikeja, the state capital.
According to The PUNCH, Alabi, who is the state chairman of the Association of Local Government of Nigeria, was addressing party members when the sad incident occured.
Fortunately, he was immediately revived and rushed away to the hospital in an ambulance for further treatment.
Details shortly…
The Federal High Court in Abuja on Wednesday, admitted a video recording allegedly showing the leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB), Nnamdi Kanu issuing inflammatory directives which the prosecution claims incited acts of terrorism across the South – East region of the country.
The Wednesday proceedings resumed with the continuation of the testimony of the second Prosecution witness, an operative of Department of State Services (DSS) codenamed PWBBB.
In the video played in open court, Kanu was seen addressing his followers in what he called, “the blessed land of Biafra”, wherein he announced the formation of the Eastern Security Network (ESN), urging followers to defend their land against what he referred to as “Fulani domination.”
He warned political leaders in the region against compromises and issued a directive forbidding the presence of fulani herdsmen, saying, “No Fulani parading as herdsman shall be allowed in our land. If you are an agent of the Fulani, turn your way this evening.”
The device was admitted as evidence alongside a certificate of compliance, despite objections from the defence.
They were marked as Exhibits PWA and PW1, respectively.
The court also admitted a letter dated June 17, 2021, authored by the former Attorney General of the Federation, Abubakar Malami, SAN, which accused Kanu of terrorism, murder, and incitement to violence.
The letter, addressed to the DSS, was tendered without objection and marked as Exhibit PWF.
Reading from the document, the witness, who was led in evidence by the prosecuting counsel, Chief Adegboyega Awomolo, SAN alleged that Kanu’s broadcasts were followed by coordinated attacks on police stations and correctional facilities, resulting in loss of lives and property.
He quoted the petition as saying Kanu had instructed that security operatives be “brought down” and their weapons seized.
Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has alerted the public on the activities of Property World Africa Network (PWAN), which holds itself out as a real estate investment company and solicits funds from the public for investment purposes through PWAN MAX.
In a statement on Tuesday, the SEC said PWAN/PWAN MAX are not registered either to solicit investments from the public or operate in any other capacity within the Nigerian capital market.
The SEC said investigations revealed that PWAN’s operations exhibit the typical indicators of a fraudulent Ponzi scheme, including the promise of unusually high returns and failure to honour withdrawal requests from subscribers.
“Accordingly, the public is strongly advised to be wary about investing with PWAN/PWAN MAX, as any person who places such investment with these entities, does so at his/her own risk.
“The commission similarly reminds potential investors of the need to verify the registration status of investment platforms via the commission’s dedicated portal: www.sec.gov.ng/cmos before transacting with them,” the SEC said.
(The Guardian)
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