Condemning the Brutal Killing of Nigerian Army Officers: A Call for Justice and Professionalism
Yesterday, on the floor of the Senate, I commiserated on behalf of our great and peace loving people with the Nigerian Military, the families and the country at large over the brutal killing of Officers and Men of the Nigerian Army who were on a Peace Mission at Okuama Community, Delta State. As I said, […]
Senate Approves Student Loan Scheme: A Milestone Achievement for Nigerian Students
Today, the Senate considered the report of the Joint Technical Committee of the Student Loan Board which has been passed arising from the recommendations of the Technical Committee that I chaired to address impediments. I extend my immeasurable gratitude to all committee members from both Chambers and members of the Executive Arm who worked with […]
Condolence Visit to Chief Gbalipre Turner’s Home: Offering Support and Sympathies during a Time of Mourning
Today, I paid a condolence visit in company of Traditional Rulers and leaders of Bayelsa West to the home of my elder brother, Chief Gbalipre Turner who lost his wife and was buried yesterday. I visited him and expressed my condolences on behalf of my family and the people of Bayelsa West. Outside Toru Orua, […]
Attending Service of Songs for Madam Obebhatein Jonathan: Offering Condolences and Prayers for the Family
In company of so many stakeholders, elders, traditional rulers, leaders of Women and Youth groups, I just attended the Service of Songs of Madam Obebhatein Jonathan, elder sister of our leader, father, and Former President of Nigeria, His Excellency, President Goodluck Jonathan, GCFR at Otueke. I thank everyone else for coming and again, I console […]
New Year Homage and Consultations with Elder Pa E.K Clark and Southern Nigeria/Middle Belts Forum: Strengthening Collective Efforts for an Inclusive Nigeria
Today, in company of my aides I visited our National leader, Elder and Father Pa E.K Clark at his residence as I normally do for New Year homage and consultations. It was a happy coincidence as I met him presiding over the usual meetings of Southern Nigeria and Middle Belts Forum made up of the […]
Hosting Federal Senior Officers from the Ijaw Ethnic Nationality: Encouraging Unity, Professionalism, and Development
This afternoon, I had the pleasure of hosting some Federal Senior Officers from the Ijaw ethnic nationality who are of the directorate cadre (Assistant Directors, Deputy Directors, and Directors). I took the opportunity to encourage them to form a strong, united front and have a platform where they share information relating to opportunities and fostering […]
Meeting with Newly Elected Chairman of Abuja Chapter of IYC: Strengthening Advocacy and Service for the Ijaw Nation and Niger Delta
Yesterday, I received the newly elected Chairman of the Abuja Chapter of the IYC and his Executives. They came to introduce theirselves and also to felicitate with me on my birthday and used the opportunity to present a plaque of Excellence Service Award to me in acknowledgement of my services to the Ijaw Nation, the […]
Working Towards Strengthening Fiscal and Monetary Policies: Banking Committee Meeting to Enhance Financial Institutions in Nigeria
I was on the banking committee at our first meeting of the year to work on modalities for strengthening the fiscal and monetary policies of the CBN and other banking institutions in the country. HSD.
Meeting with German Ambassador to Discuss Bilateral Cooperation and Climate Change Initiatives
Earlier today, I was on the delegation of the Senate President to receive the Ambassador of the Federal Republic of Germany to Nigeria, Ambassador Annett Günther, to discuss issues affecting Nigeria and the relationship between the two countries. The Ambassador expressed the willingness of the German Government to collaborate with Nigeria on a number of […]
Condolence Visit to the Family of Late Hon. Chief T.K. Okorotie and Expressing Gratitude for Festive Season Support
Today, my wife and I, in the company of some elders and stakeholders, paid a condolence visit to the family of our late leader and father, Hon. Chief T. K. Okorotie who passed recently. I commiserated with the family he left behind and prayed for the repose of his soul. He lived a life of […]