400 Nigerians Serving Jail Terms In South Africa

Interior Minister, Lt.-Gen. Abdulrahman Dambazau (retd) on Friday said 400 Nigerians are serving jail terms for various offences in South Africa.

Dambazau said this at a joint news conference in the Ministry of Foreign Affairs on the visit of Nigerian delegation to South Africa.

Dambazau and his Foreign Affairs counterpart, Geoffrey Onyeama, had on Monday led a delegation to South Africa over the incessant xenophobic attacks on Nigerians living there.

He said he had a meeting with the South African Home Affairs Minister, during which he discussed general issues, particularly on migration.

Dambazau said they also discussed Nigerians involved in some criminal activities.

“These are in the minority, because we also have Nigerian professionals who are contributing positively to the development of their host country.

“However, that is not to say that they should fold their arms and not to do something about somebody involved in crime.

“But in doing that, we emphasised that due process should be upheld in terms of the assumption of innocence, being proved guilty and in terms of fair hearing.

“I understand that there are about 400 Nigerians who are in the South African prison for various offences,” he said.

The minister said their offences included prostitution and drug peddling, among others.

He said the offenders would finish their jail terms in South Africa because there is no prisoner exchange arrangement between Nigeria and South Africa.

He, however, said efforts would be made to ensure that such arrangement is put in place soon.

Dambazau said they also met with the Nigerian community in South Africa.

“When we met with the Nigerian community, we also emphasised that those who are involved in criminal behaviour should not be allowed to spoil the good name of Nigeria.

“So, they have that moral responsibility to report where necessary,” he said.

The minister said the issue of passport challenge was also tabled at the meeting, with a promise that it would be resolved.

“There were complaints that the passport machines were old and from our record, we understand that they were supplied in 2007

“I then promised them that arrangement would be made to ensure that all passport machines are changed to modern ones.

“We are going to streamline the issuance of passports,” he said.

Amnesty International Slams Lagos for Destroying Riverine Community

Rights organization, Amnesty International Nigeria has accused the Lagos State Government of illegally and brutally demolishing Otodo-Gbame waterfront community.

The organization said thousands have been rendered homeless after security operatives used tear gas on them and fired live bullets to pave way for bulldozers to demolish the community.

In a statement by its Media Manager, Isa Sanusi, Amnesty International said the eviction was being carried out in violation of a court ruling issued in January specifically prohibiting it.

It also said residents were not served any notice prior to the forced eviction which came as a total shock and called for an immediate end to the demolition and for the authorities to respect the court ruling which prohibits them from carrying out forced evictions in waterfront communities.

Amnesty International’s Nigeria researcher, Morayo Adebayo, was quoted as saying, “The scene at the moment is chaotic and dangerous for the thousands who live in the Otodo-Gbame community. The military and police are out in full force and are using tear gas and live bullets to disperse the residents. There are four bulldozers ripping through the settlement.

“This brutal and illegal act flies in the face of human dignity as well as a High Court Ruling that prohibited the eviction taking place and instructed the authorities to instead seek a settlement with the affected communities.

“The Lagos State Government should ensure that the families who have been rendered homeless this morning are given emergency relief including adequate shelter, water, food and any medical care they may require.”

A resident of the area who witnessed the demolition, Julius Oladele, was quoted as saying that almost all the houses in the community have been demolished.

“They did not allow anyone to take their properties. They are chasing people away. My own house was destroyed this morning before I could rush back from work,” Oladele said.

Amnesty International, which said it had been documenting forced evictions in Lagos State for over ten years, stressed that the evictions “are carried out without adequate prior consultation, adequate notice, and compensation or alternative accommodation”.

It also said that on 9 and 10 November, 2016, over 30,000 residents were forcibly evicted from the Otodo-Gbame community.

“Today’s eviction follows the 26 January, 2017 ruling of the Lagos State High Court in the above case in which the judge held that forced evictions are inhuman cruel and degrading, and a violation of section 34 of the Nigerian Constitution,” it said.

Fake Pastor Arrested for Fraud and Impersonation

By Michael Ekokoruwe

An imposter who claimed to be Ernest Erowo with a facebook account opened in the name of Prophet Ernest Erowo Untouchable  of City of Faith Ministries Int'l Inc., also known as The Untouchable Family, aimed at defrauding the unsuspecting members of the public, has been arrested at Ozoro in Isoko North Local Government Area of Delta State.

The internet fraudster, who opened an account with First Bank PLC in the name of Abada E. Best with account No. 3043867593, was linked to his facebook account in the name of Ernest Erowo, asking the public to pay money into his account with intent of providing spiritual providence, thereby defrauding unsuspecting members of the public.

The suspect, while confessing to the crime at the Area Commander's office of the Nigerian Police Force, Delta Central Command Ughelli, said he is a pastor and intentionally opened the facebook and First Bank accounts to source for money to finance a programme he planned to execute. Meanwhile, a huge and undisclosed amount of money has been paid to him by the unsuspecting members of the public.

Earlier, Prophet Ernest Erowo Untouchable through A.E. Erakpofuke Esq. (Barrister and Solicitor), has appealed to the Area Commander of the Nigerian Police Force, Delta Central Command Ughelli, in a letter dated  16th January 2017, to arrest and question the said imposter using the duplicate facebook account Ernest Erowo, to prevent him from carring out further acts of fraud and impersonation.

The Media Publicity Director to Prophet Ernest Erowo Untouchable, Pastor Success I. E. Udogidi, also the Regional Head Pastor (South South region) City of Faith Ministry Int’l Inc. Ozoro, Delta State, confirmed the arrest. He said the imposter had hacked into the facebook account name "Ernest Erowo" which is the facebook account name of Prophet Ernest Erowo Untouchable and duplicated it with a changed picture. This fake duplicate account is what he used in defrauding the unsuspecting members of the public. Pastor Success I.E Udogidi  urged members of the public to be vigilant and watchful as internet fraudsters are everywhere.

As at the time of filing this report, the imposter Abada E. Best with fake duplicate facebook name Ernest Erowo is still being detained at the Area Command of the Nigerian Police Force, Central Command Ughelli for further investigation.

Fake Pastor

Real Pastor, Prophet Ernest Erowo Untouchable

of City of Faith Ministries Int'l Inc

PROVOST, ADAKA, ISOKO MIRROR PUBLISHER OTHERS BAG COMMUNNITY AWARDS

BY DEBRA AKUDO

Recently,  Uruehe sub- community Ezede Uzere Kingdom honoured her sons and daughter during their end of the year party. In his address, the Oletu, Mr. Avuwakoghene John Edoworu gave a brief history of Uruehe community. As the first son of Ezede, Uruehe had 2 sons namely, Ekoruwe and Okpuzo. Ekoruwe being the first son is always referred to as “Ekoruwe Sasasa’’. Speaking further, the Oletu said; God has blessed Uruehe people with longetivity. Many Uruehe have lived to become Edios not only in Uruehe, but also in Ezede and Uzere as a whole. Among whom are Late Akalaka, Late Adaka, Late David Ovre, Late Aluta and a host of others who are still alive till today. Pa Erebi Ebahor and Pa Johnson Imelu, Rev. M.M. Itiveh are in the latter category. Uruehe has produced National and International figures in almost every endeavor in life. Some of the illustrious sons Uruehe has produced include Late Bernard Mafeni, Late Chief J.E Otobo, Late Dr. Fidelis Otobo, Dr. Awoture Eleyae, Engr. Guy Otobo, Sir Israel Afiemo, Archbishop (Prof.) Akpezi Imelu, Prof Stephen Emosairue, Engr. Mattheew Elayae, Prof Edafe Otobo, Prof. Odu to mention a few. God, not only blessed us with abundant water resources from where we harvest fish for subsistent and commercial purposes, economic trees are found in our land – Palm trees from which palml oil is got and tress from which wood for building houses and fuel are obtained. Other communities in Uzere readily give their daughter in marriage to Uruehe men because of these blessings that bound in Uruehe. It is my desire that we maintain these blessing that God bestowed us. I am appealing to Uruehe sons and daughters in high positions to assist the younger ones to secure white-collar jobs since there is an army of unemployed graduates in Uruehe he added. He then appreciated the following persons and organization for their contributions towards the peace and over – all development of Uzere Kingdom. They include General Alexander Ogomudia, Dr. Awoture Eleyae, Sir Israel Afiemo. Mr. C.D Ikre, Chief Fidelis Adaka, Archbishop Akpezi Imelu, Elder Daniel Olokor, Mr. Edoge, Sir Prosper Irogbo, Chief J.E Akiri foundation. Special thanks to Sir Israel Afiemo for providing slabs for the entrance to Uruehe street and the main hall. Others are Chief (Dr.) F. Adaka (JP) and Mr. David Umokoro for the wise counsels they gave from time to time. The highlight of the event was when awards were presented to their deserving sons and daughter namely; Prof. Stephen Emosairue, (Provost, Delta State University Oleh Campus), Chief Fidelis Adaka (JP), Mr. David Umukoro, Hon. Jones Agbaka, Chief Benjamin Ogu, Mr. Jimmy Egoro, Mr. Godspower Ukpuki, Mr. Marine Awili, Mr. C.D. Ikre and Comrade Essi Felida for their Outstanding Contributions, Dedication and Exemplary Leadership to services of Humanity and Development. Others who got road naming award includes; Prof. Stephen Emosairue, Chief Fidelis Adaka (JP), Mr. Samuel Aluta, Elder Daniel Olokor, Sir Israel Afiemo, Dr. Awoture Eleyea, Hon. Jones Agbaka, Chief Johnson Odhegba, Dr. Ben .O. Adaka, Chief (Eng.) O. Mafani, Eng. Mattew Eleyea , Prof. A.E. Ekoko and Gen. A.O. Ogomudia (Rtd.)

 

Left to right chief Dr Adaka JP, Prof. Emosairue Stephen (Oleh Campus Provost) and Hon. Agbaka Jones at Uruehe party.

BISHOP ARUAKPOR CONDEMNS SOUTHERN KADUNA KILLING OF CHRISTIANS

By Debra Akudo

The Bishop of Oleh Diocese Anglican Communion, Bishop John Usiwoma Aruakpor has condemned in strong terms the Southern Kaduna killing of Christians by Fulani herdsmen during the diocesan Monthly Restoration Mountain to end the seven days fasting of the diocese to begin the year 2017, held at St. Paul’s Cathedral Oleh, Isoko South local government area of Delta State. Bishop Aruakpor who decried the massacre of innocent Christians in Southern Kaduna also condemns the leadership conscious effort to attend to the peoples’ need and aspirations at the appropriate time. He stated that the delay in getting requisite information needed for a thorough appraisal and resolution of the crises would have saved the situation. The cleric reiterated that the siege by Fulani herdsmen terrorists operating under a predictable pattern of reconnaissance, leading to many deaths and social dislocations must stop in Nigeria. He urged leaders not to close their eyes to adequate information about these murderous group to avoid future occurrence, especially those whose citizens were murdered in cold blood by the terrorists continuously. Similarly, Bishop Aruakpor and family members accompanied by the entire diocese, thanked God in a special thanksgiving section during the Monthly Restoration Mountain as he survived armed robbery attack within the Bishop’s court of Oleh diocese Anglican Communion. Bishop

 John Aruakpor recalled that he  was attacked sometime late December 2016 were only cash and valuable goods worth thousands of Naira were taken away and no life was lost. The former Bishop of the diocese, Rt. Rev J. F. E. Edewor said, God who has done this deserved our praise and thanks, stressing that God is the protector of the innocent faithful believers. He prayed that God will lift Bishop Aruakpor higher in the presence of the enemy and reigned peace on his family even as God’s blessing is by His favour. Highlights of the event were songs rendition, testimonies, prayer section, word ministration and anointing by the duo of Bishop Aruakpor and Edewor while other ministers of the gospel in Oleh diocese of Anglican Communion from various archdeaconries assisted.

Harmattan: Fire Guts Down Goods, Properties Million Naira in Warri

Harmattan: Fire Guts Down Goods, Properties Million Naira  in Warri



Tragedy struck early hours of yesterday when goods and properties running into several millions of naira, were reportedly razed down by fire in the Estate Roundabout area of Warri, Warri South council area of Delta state.

According to sources, the inferno, aided by the harmattan weather, was as a result of an unattended dumpsite fire.

The fire outbreak allegedly started at about 3:30am on Sunday, destroying about 9 shops mostly containing electronic appliances.

iMirror gathered that some shop owners had decided to burn their refuse towards the close of business on Saturday, leaving the dying flames as they closed.

However, the harmattan wind, which had become stronger in Warri metropolis since Thursday, was said to have fanned the residue of fire into a nearby bush, from where it leapt onto the closest of the shops around.

One of the residents of the area and eyewitness, Obinna Okechukwu, said neighbours in the area only woke up midnight to observe the thick fire on the shops, stressing that it was believed to have jumped on the shops from a burning bush nearby.

"We immediately raised an alarm to attract other neighborhood youths and we quickly mobilized ourselves to the spot to see what could be done to salvage whatever we could before the fire fighters would arrive the scene as some persons had already put a call across to them.

"On getting there we realized that the fire was spreading from one shop to the next, so what we did was to go to the next shop that would catch fire and lucky enough for us its a plank building  so we decided to bring it down to curtail further spread.

"The fire had been curtailed before the fire fighters arrived the scene at about 4:10am to put off the fire from the shops that had been severed by the fire," Ikechukwu recounted.

Masaba, Islamic Cleric with 97 Wives, Dies at 93

Masaba, Islamic cleric with 97 wives, dies at 93


Niger State-based Islamic cleric, Mohammed Bello Masaba,who shot into global prominence for marrying 86 wives, is dead.
He was aged 93.

Reports put the time of his death at 11:00 am on Saturday after a brief illness.

His Secretary, Alhaji Mutairu Salawudeen Bello, confirmed his death on Saturday saying the remains would be buried today (Sunday) at 10.00am.

News of the demise of the 93-year-old cleric was kept secret for several hours on Saturday especially after he did not come out in the early hours of the day to lead the Tafsir, a gathering for the learning of the Quran as he used to do weekly.
It was also learnt that the cleric was conspicuously absent at the Jummat prayers on Friday.

“In fact baba slumped twice on Friday and we had to give him medical attention in the house,” a close aide disclosed on Saturday.

Masaba’s celebrated marital controversies stretched the limits of the Islamic and state legal codes.
For being blunt and taking polygamy beyond known limits, he was charged under Sharia law and sent to prison.
He was also threatened with mob action from members of his community in Bida who perceived his behavior as anti-social.
Masaba had married a total of 107 women in his time.
He divorced 10 and at the time of his death, he had 97 wives.

This is not the first time Masaba would be reported dead. Rumours of his death were rife last October, but he emerged to debunk it.
The Nigerian super-polygamist only had one distant contender to his notorious crown in the person of another super polygamist, 71 year-old Ziona Chana of India who was reputed to have 39 wives and 94 children six years ago.

Born in 1924 to the Masaba ruling house in the ancient Bida kingdom, Masaba came to national limelight when he was engaged in a face-off with the Niger State government and other clerics after claiming that he married 86 wives.
Influential institutions like Jama’atu Nasiru-l Islam (JNI), the Bida Emirate Council and an assembly of Islamic leaders had at different times spoken on Masaba’s extreme polygamy and urged him to divorce some of his many wives and retain four wives which is the number allowed by Islam.

Rejecting this option, an Islamic court sent him to prison, but this sentence was later upturned by a Federal High Court in Abuja.

He fathered at least 187 children from his wives, some of whom he outlived.

A former Governor of Niger State, Dr. Muazu Babangida Aliyu, had in the heat of the controversy generated by his extreme polygamy, expressed the frustration of the government at checking Masaba’s perceived nuisance.

“Though we have Sharia in place in the state, but we have no law to pin him (Masaba) down,” Aliyu had lamented.

While the state government and some Islamic groups berated his penchant for acquiring wives, his prosecution was difficult to pursue in many instances as there were no formal complaints from the women he married even though many of them were far younger than him.
Instead they attested to the fact that he was a good husband and father.

He claimed they were drawn to him by his reputation as a healer. The famous polygamist argued that he could not have been found wanting because he lived in peace with his wives, and vowed to continue to continue to marry more wives.

“I will keep marrying them for as long I am alive. Whoever is fighting me because of my wives or love life, such an individual has missed it.
“Left for me, I would have married maybe two wives, but what I am doing is divine. It is an assignment and I will keep marrying till the end of time.

“I just want to advise those fighting against the number of my wives to stop because such people are waging war against God, their creator.”

In one instance, however, one of his wives, Malama Azzatu Adamu, went to court to be separated from him after only seven months of wedlock, claiming among others, N1.5 million loan owed her and alleged physical assault on her after honouring invitation to come for settlement (With ThisDay report)

ALLOW PEACE for INVESTMENT OPPORTUNITIES, Niger Delta Youths

ALLOW PEACE for INVESTMENT OPPORTUNITIES, ND Youths told

Elo Ogwara-Edremoda

Youths of the oil-rich Niger Delta have been urged to give room for peace, in order to attract investment opportunities to the region.

This was part of calls made Tuesday at the opening ceremony of Carija Engineering Company Limited (CECL), an international Spanish construction giant, in Orhuwhorun, Udu council area of Delta state.

In a brief chat with journalists, the chairman CECL Nigeria, Mr Sheba Palama, noted that the downslide in the oil market and need for infrastructural development in Nigeria, prompted his veering into construction.

He added that partnering with CECL is to ensure delivery of high quality and durable services to Nigerian populace.

"We are equity owners here, they are shareholders. Most of the casuals are from the community, but we are also employing non-indigenes who reside here. We are also going into farming, so more development is coming. Their (investors) problem is safety. Once they have that, the place will develop," Palama said.

Meanwhile, chairman of the occasion and managing director, Skyward Resources Limited, Hon. Eta Enahoro, while expressing confidence in the driver of the establishment, stated that the company will compete with major international outfits in the construction industry.

Charging people of the area to allow a conducive environment for the company's operations, he stated, "It is difficult today, to convince companies to come to Nigeria, especially the Niger Delta. Companies are moving to Lagos, Benin because the environment is conducive for business.

"Let's appeal to our people to allow peace. Let's act so these foreigners will go back and say they made the best decision. If we don't develop our area, no one will do it. If there is development, there will be employment, crime rates will reduce and more investment will come," he emphasized.

Describing the company as reputable, with presence in South America (Paraguay), Europe and Africa (Mauritania), the Spain global President, Mr. Roberto Vazquez assured of its readiness to join in the development of Nigeria.

"The company is involved in several projects, especially infrastructure. We are here and have partnership with the Nigerian group. We are ready to collaborate in the development of Africa by doing business in Nigeria," Vazquez said.

Amongst those present is HRM Matthew Ediri, the Okobaro of Jeremi kingdom, Hon. Harvest Igben, and various traditional chiefs of the community.

Ugborodo Community Raises Alarm Over Threat to Olaja-Orori's Life

The people of Ugborodo community, in Warri South-West council area of Delta state, have raised alarm over threats to the life of its spiritual head, Olaja-Orori, Benson Dube Omadeli.

In a statement signed by its Secretary, Femi Uwawah, the community called for adequate security for its Olaja-Orori, asserting that the same persons who recently murdered onetime chairman of the Ugborodo Community Trust, Pa Sandys Omadeli-Uvwoh, were after his life.

It will be noted that Pa Sandys Omadeli-Uvwoh was early hours of 17th January, 2017, assassinated by yet to be identified assailants in his house located at Water Resources area, Effurun, Uvwie council area.

The statement which said the spiritual head, who is first cousin of the deceased, had been receiving threat calls and messages from unknown persons, added that his life was in danger having been in the camp of the late Omadeli in the leadership struggle of the community.

It further called on relevant security agencies in the country to investigate the murder of 77-year old Pa Omadeli-Uvwoh, fish out the masterminds and have them prosecuted.

"I want to use this medium to call on all relevant security agencies, including the Nigerian Police Force, the Department of State Security, the Military Joint Task Force and others, to fish out the perpetrators of this dastardly act.

"May I also further reiterate that the perpetrators of this condemnable act are still hell bent on attacking more persons who are opposed to their imperialist activities of bleeding the Ugborodo Community dry and fleecing it of its commonwealth," the statement said.

Meanwhile a seven-day mourning period which commenced last Wednesday had been declared by the community to honour late Pa Sandys and his stand for justice, equity, fair play and freedom of the oppressed.

More Young Footballers Hit Spotlight

More Young Footballers Hit Spotlight... as 10th Utuama Peace Cup holds
       *Tournament achieving its purpose - Oneya



Going by the economic and security situation of Nigeria, youths are encouraged to explore their potentials across industries, as well as shun criminal acts. The sport industry, unarguably, a common level playing platform, has overtime created opportunities for the teeming youths to achieve their dreams.

The Utuama Peace Cup, a yearly tournament sponsored by former deputy governor of Delta state, Professor Amos Utuama (SAN), is one of such platforms that has for the past 10 years, created a platform for young people aspiring to become football stars, kick off their careers.

At the grand finale of the 2016 tournament, held New Year's Day at the Otu-Jeremi Township stadium, Ughelli South council area of Delta state, some young Nigerians commenced their journey to a successful career in football.

Notable among these youngsters is 17 year old Uweala Anayo, who played for the Jeremi United FC, became the Most Valuable Player (MVP) and highest goal scorer, with 10 goals in six matches.

Recall that three players Oghenekaro, Matthew Ediye, Michael Egbeta, who have passed through the Utuama Peace Cup are signed in Egypt, Australia and Sweden clubs.

Speaking with IMirror, chairman of the Utuama Peace Cup committee, Brigadier General Dominic Oneya (Rtd) said that its essence was to engage youths, encourage sport development and promote peace in the state.

Commending Prof. Utuama for his foresight in establishing the competition, he disclosed that the tournament which started at local level within Effurun, Udu, Ughelli and Warri, has spread outside the state.

Noting that remarkable talents have been discovered from the tournament, Oneya urged those who have the means to sponsor other sports competitions.

 "His aim is to preach peace by encouraging the youths to get engaged in playing football and to know that through soccer people get discovered to play at higher levels. The late Stephen Keshi attended and saw some talents about three years ago.

"It started at a local level and it has grown to state level. People from the riverine, northern parts of the state now participate. The tournament is achieving its purpose. It means a lot to him (Utuama)," he said.

One aide of the sponsor, Kingsley Mrakpor, noted that the 2016 tournament was remarkable because "it is the first time the tournament is held outside outside the sponsor being in government."

In a brief peace talk, Chairman of UN POLAC, Alhaji Abdusalami Ikpuze said "It is better to bring youths together and that they should play match rather than go to war," further calling for peace match between warring Udu and Aladja communities.

The finals which was between Lord Mark FC, Ekete and Bobbi United, Ogunu, saw the former winning with two goals to one (2-1).

The event witnessed presentation of awards to the state governor, Dr. Ifeanyi Okowa and the Bolowei Tunde Smooth, as ambassador and patron of the annual tournament and it was later rounded off with beautiful shots of fireworks.

Those present include Chief Ossai Atubi, UN POLAC; Mr. Etu Moses, Delta Force, several past and present political leaders among others.

Ifowodo Flays Nigerian Govts on Youths Restiveness, Other Vices

*As Igbuzor Foundation marks 9th lecture

KELVIN OHOROR

Nigerian governments have been flayed on restiveness, lack of employability, as well as other ethical values displayed by youths across the country.

The commissioner representing Delta State at the board of Niger Delta Development Commission, Dr. Ogaga Ifowodo, while stating this at the 9th Chief Demas Akpore Memorial lecture, organised by the Ejiro and Otive Igbuzor Foundation in Ughelli, noted that youths have suffered in the hands of successive governments since independence.

Emphasizing the common saying that Youths are the leaders of tomorrow', Ifowodo called for for investment in the youths to usher in and sustain development.

"Youths are one of the greatest assets that any nation can have, not only are they legitimately regarded as the future leaders, they are potentially and actually the greatest investment for a country’s development. They serve as a good measure of the extent to which a country can reproduce as well as sustain.

"The youth in the Nigeria of today are been poorly served. They are not in trouble alone as virtually the whole population, but with the exception of the tiny treasury looters, has been mercilessly exploited and dehumanized by successive governments since independence.

"Among the many problem that confront the youths in Nigeria, poor, and increasingly absent, parental care, degraded public schools and unaffordable  private ones; the collapse of ethical values and overwhelming atmosphere of moral decease, the near total disappearance of worthy role models, the commercialization and politicization of religion coupled with religious fanaticism, joblessness, violent crime, often fuelled by their recruitment of voluntary joining of secret cult, appallingly inferior education making them unemployable and general lack of self-discipline," the NDDC commissioner said.

Earlier in his address, the executive director of the foundation, Mr. Monday Osasah, explained that the NGO was formed to bring about empowerment, education and leadership that will improve the qualities of life of communities in Africa.

"Since inception, the foundation has implemented several projects including awards of scholarships, co-operatives society, widows support programme, IT training  and built Niger-Delta resource centre which was open in 2009," just as he called on the federal and state governments to cultivate the 'Leave no one behind' spirit of the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals."

The 9th memorial lecture which was tagged Chief Demas Akpore and Youth Development which majorly tackled youth unemployment in African economies, revealed the current population of jobless youths, as obtained from the the Nigeria Bureau of Statistics, at 49.5 percent.

President of the foundation, Dr. Otive Igbuzor said that, expressed satisfaction at their milestone achievements, while extoling the virtues displayed by the then Bendel state deputy governor, late Chief Akpore.