Innocent Ojefia Blog

On this joyous occasion, I, Senator Ovie Omo-Agege, CFR, on behalf of my family and political associates, extend warm felicitations to Your Excellency as you mark another remarkable year of life. Birthdays are moments of gratitude and reflection, and today we celebrate not just your birth but the impactful journey you have made in public service. From your early days as a Member of the Delta State House of Assembly to becoming Speaker, and now Governor of our great State, your leadership has remained a beacon of dedication, purpose, and resolve. As you commemorate this special day, we pray that God blesses you with continued good health, divine wisdom, renewed strength, and lasting happiness. May He remain your constant guide and protector in all your endeavours. May this new year in your life usher in a season of greater accomplishments and transformative progress for Delta State. As you lead with vision and courage, may your actions reflect the values of our great party, the All Prog...

  Today, we join millions across Delta State and beyond in celebrating an exceptional leader, His Excellency, Rt. Hon. Sheriff Oborevwori, Executive Governor of Delta State, on the occasion of his birthday. This is more than a birthday tribute; it is a heartfelt celebration of a man whose leadership has continued to shape the trajectory of our beloved state. Governor Oborevwori is not just a public servant, he is a visionary, a bridge-builder, and a champion of people-centered development. Since assuming office, His Excellency has stayed true to the promises embedded in his MORE Agenda — Meaningful Development, Opportunities for All, Realistic Reforms, and Enhanced Peace and Security. These aren't mere words. They are principles that have guided visible achievements in infrastructure development, education, healthcare, youth empowerment, and social welfare across the 25 local government areas of Delta State. From riverine communities to urban centers, Governor Oborevwori’s touch...

The Ijaw National Congress (INC), under the leadership of its President, Prof. Benjamin Okaba, has expressed profound appreciation to His Excellency, Senator Henry Seriake Dickson, the distinguished Senator representing Bayelsa West in the National Assembly, for his consistent, courageous, and principled defence of the Ijaw nation, particularly amidst recent political and economic challenges. In a statement issued to the media, Prof. Okaba commended Senator Dickson for once again standing firmly with the Ijaw people, despite visible attempts to intimidate or entice him into compromising his convictions and the collective values of the Ijaw nation, values rooted in justice, equity, and the rule of law. He described the Senator as a true son of Ijawland who remains unwavering in his commitment to the cause. The INC President also recalled Senator Dickson's bold stance during the political crisis in Rivers State, notably his confrontation with the Senate President and his principled w...

The claims made by Basil Okoh regarding the public hearing for the proposed Anioma State and the alleged opposition by former Governor Ifeanyi Okowa and Governor Sheriff Oborevwori warrant a critical and measured response. While the piece raises valid concerns about the slow progress of the Anioma State creation process, it leans heavily on unverified allegations, speculative narratives, and divisive rhetoric that risk undermining the collective aspiration for Anioma State. First, the assertion that the public hearing was moved to Uyo due to threats of disruption in Asaba lacks substantiation. No concrete evidence is provided to support the claim that “brigands” were recruited or that rehearsals for disruption occurred. Such inflammatory language, without verifiable proof, fuels unnecessary tension and casts aspersions on the integrity of the process. The decision to hold the hearing in Uyo could be logistical or procedural, public hearings are often held in neutral or central location...

In what many are calling a political masterstroke, the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Delta Central Senatorial District has officially thrown its weight behind President Bola Ahmed Tinubu and Governor Sheriff Oborevwori as their preferred candidates for the 2027 general elections. The adoption was the highlight of the APC Delta Central Mega Unity Meeting, which brought together political gladiators and party faithful from the federal, state, and local government levels. Held in Ughelli, the meeting served as a platform for party leaders and members to reaffirm their support for President Tinubu and Governor Oborevwori. Rt. Hon. Francis Waive, representing Ughelli/Udu Federal Constituency, moved the motion for the adoption of President Tinubu and Governor Oborevwori, praising Tinubu’s economic reforms and Oborevwori’s astute leadership and performance. The motion was seconded by a former member of the House of Representatives, Hon. Halims Agoda. Senator Ede Dafinone, representing De...

His Excellencies, Distinguished Guests, Esteemed Colleagues, Ladies and Gentlemen, I bring warm greetings and felicitations from the Ijaw National Congress (INC), the apex socio-cultural organization of the Ijaw people—one of the four largest ethnic nationalities in Nigeria. It is both an honour and a solemn responsibility to address this gathering at the 2025 Ocean Rise and Coastal Resilience Summit here in Nice, France. As President of the INC, I deem it vital to speak to the implications of ocean rise, coastal erosion, and climate change for the economic and environmental sustainability of Ijawland. This, despite our deep-rooted maritime heritage and natural endowments as master mariners. The Ijaw Reality As an indigenous nation located in the heart of the Niger Delta, the Ijaw people are no strangers to the devastating impacts of climate change, environmental degradation, and oil pollution. Since the discovery of oil and gas in commercial quantities at Oloibiri in present-day Bayel...

PG Igbuku-Orogun   In a move that underscores the Delta State Government’s commitment to cultural preservation and traditional leadership, the State Executive Council has approved the appointments of several traditional rulers across the State. Among those officially approved are: HRM Okorocha Emoghene Osuokpa I – 39th Okpara-Uku of Orogun Kingdom Obi Michael Ogochukwu Osemedua Isichei – Obi of Ubulu-Okiti HRM Obi Cletus Nkeakam Ochei – Obi of Ukwu-Oba Kingdom HRM Obi Ikechukwu Chukwuemeka Ugboma – Obi of Issele-Azagba Kingdom HRM Patrick Okpomor Agre – Ovie of Igbide Kingdom HRM Michael Avwerotakpo Eyareya (Eyareya II) – Orovworere of Effurun-Otor Kingdom These appointments reflect the administration’s acknowledgment of traditional authority as a cornerstone of community cohesion and governance in Delta State. However, in a related development, the Igbuku-Orogun community has vehemently rejected any affiliation with the new entity, Orogun-Efe kingdom, labeling it as misguided, div...