Warri IDU, holds mid-year conference, raised

.8m to complete Isoko cultural house

By Jenny Akporero

The Isoko Development Union IDU Warri branch held its mid-year conference on the 8^th July 2018 at the uncompleted Isoko cultural house.

The president of the branch, prince Agbakara Ovueferie Gregory, in his address, he noted that the maiden mid-year conference became imperative considering his six point Agenda he promised during his election in 2015 which included lack of fund for the completion of the Isoko cultural house, lack of scholarship/edownment fund for the Isoko youths and indigent students, lack of respect for opinion leaders, farmers/herdsmen clashes, persistent eruption of crises in Isoko and strain relationship

(M) HRM regent of Aviara kingdom Prince U.H.Emaviwe flanked by Bishop E. Emiaso, IDU PG, Warri IDU president and vice, women IDU PG and other guest after the event

between IDU and the political class prince Agbakara recalled that he came into office on the 11^th January 2015 and met the Isoko cultural house at the decking level, stressing that the construction of the building has lasted for over 31 years, yet uncompleted due to lack of fund. However, he give glory to God for giving his administration the strength to raise fund to roof the building.

Cross selection of IDU clans representative and  women national Exco at the event

“Today, we have been able to raise and roof it through internally generated fund and the help of few philanthropists. I remained grateful to Hon. Enaharo Eta, Surveyor Peter Akarogbe, Barr. (Chief) Agbama, Engr. Idodo Snr. IDU women wing Warri, Bishop Pius Odioko, Bishop Eric Emiaso, Chief Hon. Beatrice Igogo Oyibotha and others”. He added

Cross selection of IDU clans representatives at the event

In his response to the 6 points raised by the Agbakara led exco, the IDU president General high chief Iduh Amaidhe said, non completion of the IDU warri cultural house is a big shame to the Isoko nation, saying well-meaning Isoko sons and daughters in Warri and environs should give a helping hand in order for the project to be completed and he kick started by promising to paint the down floor of the building while chief Agbama promised to scree down the floor before painting.

Speaking further, Iduh assured the house that the crises in Isoko has been brought under control except that of Ibrede community which Bishop Igbakpa had taken over after all IDU efforts failed.

On the issues raised on the Oil companies, while IDU is making effort to sign MoU with the Oil companies, some president general of communities are saying they want to be in charge as they have a forum, adding that in due course he believes thing will be settled.

He stated that governor Okowa has given directives to DESOPADEC to provide 25KVA generator to Isoko unity house while his administration will build a befitting shopping mall at the IDU unity house. The PG also mentioned that Isoko now has 21 clans instead of 19 clans as it was.

Over 800,000 thousand was realized toward the completion of the building. Those who donated include Hon. Fegerson Onwo, Dr. Ogaga Ifowodo, Chief Jerry Okokowa, Bishop Eric Emiaso, HRM prince Uzuazomaro Emaviwe (Aviara regent), national body of IDU women’s wings, IDU warri, women wing, Mr. James Uturu, Hon. Malik Ikpokpo, Chief Odede, Engr. Oghale, Chief Nicholas and others.

Present at the occasion include, Dr (Mrs) Agbada, Mr. Edegbo Sammy, Dr. Francis Ofoh among others. The IDU Warri men and women danced round the house in joy of the achievements.