A HANDING OVER ADDRESS PRESENTED BY COMRADE OBIRI EBILADE, THE OUTGOING NATIONAL PRESIDENT, NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF DELTA STATE STUDENTS (NADESSTU) ON THE 2015 INAUGURATION CEREMONY OF THE NEW LEADERSHIP OF THE ASSOCIATION

A HANDING OVER ADDRESS PRESENTED BY COMRADE OBIRI EBILADE, THE OUTGOING NATIONAL PRESIDENT, NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF DELTA STATE STUDENTS (NADESSTU) ON THE 2015 INAUGURATION CEREMONY OF THE NEW LEADERSHIP OF THE ASSOCIATION

I can remember with nostalgia how I took oath of office as National President of NADESSTU in this same Labour Hall. That oath of office came with leadership challenges and prospects, in line with the vision laid by our Founding Fathers. To me it was both a privilege and avenue to gather requisite experience for future leadership.

COMRADE OBIRI EBILADE

On a wonderful day like this where I will be handing over the baton of leadership to a new crop of leaders, it is very imperative that I first and foremost express my utmost gratitude to the Almighty God who made my vision of becoming a National president of NADESSTU a reality and for sustaining me while I plied Abuja to Asaba route almost every fortnight in discharging my obligation to Delta State Students. God used several personalities to help me achieve this dream, prominent amongst which includes; Comrade Elijah Ologe, Comrade Mike Akpobire, Comrade Reuben Izeze, Comrade Collins Ayabotu, Comrade Osadebe Uche, Comrade Samuel Besidone Eyengho (jnr.)and a host of others too numerous to mention.

I want to specially thank the two Honourable commissioners for Higher Education, which I served under in my period in office; Prof. Hope Eghagha and Hon. Charles Emetulu, who were both father-figures to me, while not forgetting the Chairman and the Executive Secretary of the Delta State Bursary and Scholarship Board; Mosignor Buchi Aninye and Mr. Peter Amromanoh. It will be fool-hardy for me to forget my brother and friend who God used to prepare the way for me in attaining this great Office; Comrade Godwin Ovuomaraini a.k.a. Biggest Gee. The long list of those I owe my gratitude includes my friends; Comrade Lucky Emonefe, Comrade Okoh Ezekiel, Comrade Prince Koyoyo, Comrade Abebe Martins, whose solidarity to me was indeed unquantifiable.

As I take a bow at this moment, history and posterity will not forgive me if I fail to recognize the huge passion our immediate past Governor, Dr. Emmanuel Uduaghan showed the Students Community in Delta State. Though, time will not permit me to recount all the numerous things he did for us, we are indeed grateful to God for giving us another Students Friendly Governor in the person of Sen. (Dr.) Ifeanyi Okowa, who while less than a month in office provided all necessary resources for us to carry out the smooth transition we are witnessing today.

Since in a matter of minutes, I will be joining the league of past Presidents of NADESSTU, it is pertinent for me to congratulate the incoming leadership led by Comrade Shaka Emomine, while urging them to keep the flag of the Association flying and be worthy Ambassadors of our dear State.

On my inaugural speech I promised to introduce a new school of thought in aluta, I referred to as Scientific Aluta, which gives primacy to dialogue rather than confrontation, that principle I did my best to entrench and I hope the incoming Leadership will maintain its value. I also introduced the NADESSTU Dinner/Award Programme, a programme aimed at bringing Delta State Students to dine together annually while celebrating the unity in the midst of our diversity.

Like every leadership position, my period in office as President also did not come without challenges, but the beauty of it is that I am leaving behind a one united NADESSTU.

However, I wish to use this ample opportunity to apologize to all those whom I might have offended with both my official and personal actions and inactions during my period in office. I take personal responsibility in any perceived area of leadership ineptitude from my term in office. But one thing is true, my experiences as NADESSTU President has braced me up for future leadership responsibilities.

While I commend Delta State Students for the patience and maturity they have exhibited so far in the delay of the payment of the 2013/2014 bursary, I appeal to the new Government in Delta State to commence payment as soon as possible.

Finally, I wish to thank the entire Senate and Members of NADESSTU who elected me to serve them, while also making my team of executives who worked in unison with me to discharge our duties to Delta State Students. Let us always remember that what unites us is greater than what can divide us, for the bond of brotherhood that keeps us together as Delta State Students is the hope we have in creating a united Delta State tomorrow.

 I thank everyone who has made this day a possibility, especially the Deputy Speaker of the Delta State House of Assembly Comrade (Hon.) Friday Osanebi, who out of his passion and support Delta State Students left all his official engagements to be here with us.

God bless you all!

Long Live National Association of Delta State Students (NADESSTU)!

Long Live Delta State!

Long Live The Federal Republic of Nigeria!

Comrade Obiri Ebilade

Outgoing National President NADESSTU

HAPPY BELATED BIRTHDAY TO KNOCKOUT (EXTREMELY ATTRACTIVE) AND WELL-FAVORED COMPADRE ~ ASYPETER'S JR

HAPPY BELATED BIRTHDAY TO KNOCKOUT (EXTREMELY ATTRACTIVE) AND WELL-FAVORED COMPADRE ~ ASYPETERS'S JR

TEMILADE

To be candid I am speechless but full of joy, happiness and very lucky and providential for knowing you as kind-hearted, sensitive, trouble free, an intellect, promising account general  and above all God fearing elegant young lady. To me your beauty never jaw-dropped or astonish me because your accommodativeness and open-mind is an evidence. 

Before I will holler HAPPY BELATED BIRTHDAY, please you are someone I do admire as a friend, sister, wife material and everything, I know vividly that have sinned against you by forgetting your birthday. This gives you the right to be angry at me in every way. Be broody, don’t stop sulking and keep throwing your temper tantrums at me. I will tolerate everything as long as you find a better place in heart to accept my apology or forgive me wholeheartedly.

Anyway let me still grab this opportunity to say HAPPY BELATED BIRTHDAY to glamorous confidante (trusted friend) TEMILADE as you landed and crossed another LIFE_BRIDGE I wish you all the best in life, may God open all doors and windows of productiveness (success), may all your challenges strengthen you to actualize your life dreams, may long life and prosperity continue to be your portion Amen.

☆☆✔✔✔《AMB. ENGR. ASYPETER's_Jr》☆☆✔✔✔

TRANSCRIPT OF THE THANK YOU SPEECH BY RT. HONOURABLE JULIUS GBABOJOR PONDI

TRANSCRIPT OF THE THANK YOU SPEECH BY RT. HONOURABLE JULIUS GBABOJOR PONDI ON THE OCCASION OF THE GRAND RECEPTION HOSTED IN HIS HONOUR BY THE CONCERNED INDIGENES OF OGULAGHA KINGDOM, ON SATURDAY 13th JUNE, 2015 AT SOKEBOLOU COMMUNITY IN OGULAGHA KINGDOM, BURUTU LGA, DELTA STATE

RT. HON. JULIUS GBABIYOR PONDI

First and foremost, I would like to thank God for his never-ending grace to see this day which I can confidently and authoritatively describe as one of the happiest days of my life. 

To be honoured with this grand reception and to be considered for an Award as "An Icon of Hope to the Ogulagha People". This is no doubt a once in a lifetime privilege and I count myself very lucky to be honoured by the people amongst whom I took my very first shot at excellence in leadership and life in general.

Next, I would like to specially thank the organisers whose vision steered this project from day one and has avail me this podium to address my constituents for the first time after my inauguration as a member of parliament of the Federal Republic of Nigeria. I am still baffled how these young men of like minds raised the logistics to package this event. But, I have a word for you, you guys are truly WONDERFUL and I respect all of you. Ranking Kingdom youth leaders and members I salute you.

My sincere appreciation goes to all the Royal fathers across our constituency for their fervent prayers and royal blessings; particularly HRM Elder Capt. Joseph I. Timiyan (JP) the Ebenanaowei of Ogulagha Kingdom for his support before, during and after the elections; you indeed surprised me by showing up personally at Abuja to felicitate with me on my inauguration. This union to me is the dawn of better things for our people as I will join hands with the kingdom leadership to foster the much needed development. May I use this medium to inform that I have no personal problems with the kingdom hierarchy, every discomfort expressed in my opinion was solely for the overall interest of our oil rich Kingdom.

I really appreciate the efforts of the Mr. Pullah Ekpotuayerin led "Julius Pondi Campaign Organisation". A team that stood strongly by me, unwavering in their believe for this project, believing even when there was nothing to believe in, putting in a lot of extra time and the result is success. I'm so happy to see your hard work resulting in such success!

To my party Leaders and members, I pledge my unwavering loyalty to you all as I never would have made it to this podium if not for your resilience in protecting the pride of our party by ensuring that you made our party the golden bride of our Constituency. 

I am indebted to you the entire people of Burutu Federal Constituency, especially ward 11 and specifically Sokebolou community as you stayed your faith in me and demonstrated true love toward me by coming en mass to cast your votes for me and the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP). I owe you not in words nor in promises but in action to represent our constituency to the best of my ability. I shall at all times constructively engage my colleagues in the Green Chamber on national matters particular those once that will promote our stake as a region, my constituents and my constituency.

Last and definitely not the least in my series of appreciation, to my astoundingly supportive family, there would be no Rt Hon. Julius Pondi today without any of you. Mom and Dad, thank you for raising me to be the man that I have become today. To Bridget, my darling wife, my most stalwart supporter and angel, your faith in me is what propels me to continue this path. I love you. To the "Special One" Seth Tamaraogonokemi Pondi, whose arrival into my life changed my story for GOOD, my Son I love u. To my elder brother Kestin, you are a thousand and one brothers in one. I am very proud of you. All my brothers and sisters u all played your part I appreciate.

Distinguished Ladies and gentlemen, I can only say to you collectively, as I said to you individually, simply and plainly, I THANK YOU - I Am obliged to you - I AM NOT INSENSIBLE OF YOUR KINDNESS.

This is all that I am able to say for the inestimable favour you have conferred upon me. But I cannot be satisfied, without saying a little more in relaying the task ahead and my mission to the national Assembly.

My mission and responsibility of course is to advocate for decisive change and action to restore the political, economic, military and social landscape of the Federal Republic of Nigeria. I aim to be well-respected for integrity, oratory, humility, passion and commitment to my constituents and Nigeria’s citizens in general.

I must however be very frank with you and seek for your total support in prayers as the task ahead is very enormous as a result of the fact that firstly; my hope and yearning to go to the National Assembly to work with my party member, kinsman, and father as Commander in Chief was dashed when our party lost the general elections to the opposition APC in the centre. Secondly, I will be now working as a minority member of the Federal House of Representatives, better put, as an opposition.

The above hiccups not withstanding, I am very open to work hand in hand with the President Muhammadu Buhari led executive and the majority members as colleagues to ensure that whatever is accruable to you my constituents is delivered to our constituency.

Please permit me to conclude by thanking this man, please help me thank this man, for unless his fatherly guidance, financial provisions and the contacts today's gathering would have been impossible. May I announce to you ladies and gentlemen that High Chief Government Ekpemupolo is this fine Gentleman, Koide sir.

Long live the Federal Republic of Nigeria

Long live Delta State

Long live Burutu Federal Constituency

Long live Ogulagha Kingdom

HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO A YOUNG PROMISING ANTI_INJUSTICE MANKIND (YNGR. COMR. LOKIRI T RAYMOND JR. - SALACO JR

HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO A YOUNG PROMISING ANTI_INJUSTICE MANKIND (YNGR. COMR. LOKIRI T RAYMOND JR. - SALACO JR

LOKIRI TAMARAUPREYE RAYMOND

Happy Birthday to a young anti_injustice mankind, an upcoming star in Ayakoromo federated community (Niger Delta) developmental_transformational giant stride and a promising vibrant, articulate, foresighted and unbias advocate (Yng. Comr. Engr. Lokiri Tamaraupreye Raymond).

I would have  love to meriment or party (celebrate) with you on this your bornday (significant day) but the distance is the barrier anyway God knows the best. I know very well that today your kindhearted family, friends and the entire Great Ayakoromites (home and abroad) will reachout to you just to wish you "HEAVEN BLESSINGS" from the depth of their heart and am not excluded. Its far mandatory for me to wish you happy birtday because you always ramain the best younger cousin brother/friend/blood.

As you clock plus one today may Tamarau (God) enhance your blessings, may he speedup and grant all your heart desires at the promising/right time, may you excel in life big_timely and extend/affect lives positively, may history be very kind to you, may you be a blessing to your generation, may posterity judge you right/great, may long life be your portion Amen

Enjoy your day my brotherman....... I always love youuuuu✔✔✔✔✔✔✔✔✔✔✔✔

☆☆《AMB. ENGR. ASYPETER'S_JR》☆☆

DIASPORA STUDENT PRAISES FORMER PRESIDENT GOODLUCK JONATHAN, DR. PATRICK AKPOBOLOKEMI AND OTHERS ON HUMAN CAPITAL CAPACITY BUILDING

DIASPORA STUDENT PRAISES FORMER PRESIDENT GOODLUCK JONATHAN, DR. PATRICK AKPOBOLOKEMI AND OTHERS ON HUMAN CAPACITY BUILDING 

Nigerian student in diaspora, Cadet Bamuza Joshua Ayaogbo, who studying Bs. Marine transportation (Nautical Science) in renounce maritime academy in the Philippines, a beneficiary in one of the astonishing human capacity building program (Nigeria Seafarers Development Program)   initiated by the immediate past president of Nigeria, His Excellency Dr. Goodluck Ebele Azikwe Jonathan (GCFR) under the watchdog of Dr. Patrick Ziakede Akpoboukemi in an open statement sent to ASYpeter'S_SALacO_Jr IjaW_TurboR VoicE flaunt extolment and hailing Jonathan led Nigeria government administration. 

CADET BAMUZA JOSHUA AYAOGBO

He hail Ex-president Jonathan, immediate past minister of transport, Senator Idris Umar, Director general Nimasa, Dr. Patrick Akpoboloukemi and the director of NSPD program, Hon. Mrs Irene Mac for for their ultimate participation, contribution and national support for the success of the the program.

The statement read "I am very enthusiastic for this youth development initiative by the ex-president DR. GOODLUCK EBELE AZIKIWE JONATHAN to enhance the standard of the maritime sector in the country. At the same time, I want toappreciate the industrious effort of the Director General of Nigeria Maritime Administration and Safety Agency (NIMASA) DR.  ZIAKEDE PATRICK AKPOBOLOUKEMI, the ex-minister of Transportation SENATOR IDRIS UMAR and the coordinator of the Nigeria Seafarers Development Programme (NSDP) MRS. IRENE MACFOY for their impacts to make this epoch programme come to reality.

PLS READ FULL STATEMENT

EXTOLMENT TO THE ADMINISTRATION OF THE IMMEDIATE PAST NIGERIA GOVERNMENT LED BY HIS EXCELLENCY DR. GOODLUCK AZIKIWE JONATHAN (GCFR) FOR THEIR ULTIMATE CONTRIBUTION FOR THE NIGERIA SEAFARERS DEVELOPMENT PROGRAMME (NSDP).

With a great sense of joy, I want to use this golden opportunity to extend my profound gratitude to the administration of the immediate past Nigeria government for their valuable contribution for the Nigeria Seafarers Development Programme (NSDP) in collaboration with the Nigeria Maritime regulatory body NIMASA.

I am very enthusiastic for this youth development initiative by the ex-president DR. GOODLUCK EBELE AZIKIWE JONATHAN to enhance the standard of the maritime sector in the country. At the same time, I want toappreciate the industrious effort of the Director General of Nigeria Maritime Administration and Safety Agency (NIMASA) DR.  ZIAKEDE PATRICK AKPOBOLOUKEMI, the ex-minister of Transportation SENATOR IDRIS UMAR and the coordinator of the Nigeria Seafarers Development Programme (NSDP) MRS. IRENE MACFOY for their impacts to make this epoch programme come to reality.

The main purpose of this programme is to train and develop youths to become competent Seafarers that will be in-charge of the Nigeria maritime Industry. For that reason examinations were conducted in the Six Geo-political zones of the country to pick out the most outstanding students and they were being sent to different countries to study Bachelor of Science in Marine Engineering, Bachelor of Science in Marine Transportation/Nautical Science and Bachelor of Science in Naval Architecture.

It is indeed a great honor to be part of this youth developmental project andI’m very glad to find myself here in Philippines the leading country supplier of maritime manpower in the world. Thanks to the Federal government and NIMASA for making my dreams and others come to reality. We always promise to be at our good behavior and Ambassadorship to continue with our excellent academical performances and promoting our great nation in every category.

I’m very optimistic that, the agency (NIMASA) and the Federal Government have a good and greater plan for us regards to our one year onboard cadet-ship training, because without that we haven’t accomplished our various maritime courses and that is the most essential aspect of this professsion and in other for us to obtain the Certificate of Competency (COC) as required by the International Maritime Organization (IMO).

As a beneficiary of this programme I’m using this medium to call on thepresent Government of the country to continue with this life changing Youth empowerment programme to continue to ameliorate the manpower and standardized the Maritime sector in the country.

This statement is signed by Cadet Bamuza Joshua Ayaogbo, a beneficiary of the Nigeria Seafarers Development Programme (NSDP) studying Bachelor of Science in Marine Transportation at Lyceum International Maritime academy (LIMA) in Philippines.

BANNED OF SNOOKER AND TABLE TENNIS IN AYAKOROMO IS IRRELEVANT AND VOID SAYS ACTIVIST AMADI YEIGAGHA.

BANNED OF SNOOKER AND TABLE TENNIS IN AYAKOROMO IS IRRELEVANT AND VOID SAYS ACTIVIST AMADI YEIGAGHA.

The just of recent banned of SNOOKER and TABLE TENNIS playing and owners in Ayakoromo Federated Community   by the executive chairman, Mr Kenney Daubriyabo and his council has draw the attention of the current special assistance to the executive president of Ayakoromo federated youth movement on technical matters and a vibrant articulate socialist, Activist Amadi Michael Yeigagha Jr.  He described the banned as irrelevant or extraneous and void for the development or betterment of the people and the community.

He said "the Ayakoromo federated community chairman and his council faithfuls, recently banned the playing and ownership of SNOOKER and TABLE-TENNIS games in Ayakoromo town, a right that both local and visiting business-men have had since the existence of the community Ayakoromo. 

 He lamented "This distinction has not been passed as legislation but is already been ENFORCED: I SUPPORT THE PLAYING AND OWNERSHIP OF SNOOKER AND TABLE-TENNIS GAMES in Ayakoromo federated community because they are approved "indoor games" by the federal government of Nigeria. 

I am using this medium to reach out to the appropriate governmental authorities, The Nigeria Snooker Playing Community and Competitions, The National Youth Council of Nigeria (NYCN), The Ijaw Youth Council (IYC), The Police and every other security operative to help resolve this issue, as it is an issue under the federal jurisdiction. Pls, your sincere viral marketing procedures 

are highly needed Activist Amadi called.

ASYpeter's_SALacO_Jr IzoN_VoicE contact a reliable source in the community and comfirmed that , the chairman, Mr Kennedy Daubriyaibo and his council faithfuls did this in a close door meeting and have justified their decision by banning these games through tyrannical conduct.

IJAW STRUGGLE: THE ENDLESS STRUGGLE OF NIGER DELTA HAS BEEN DIVERTED SAYS COMR. FANTI B COVENANT

IJAW STRUGGLE: THE ENDLESS STRUGGLE OF NIGER DELTA HAS BEEN DIVERTED SAYS COMR. FANTI B COVENANT

COMR. FANTI B COVENANT (ACTING PRESIDENT IISAP)

The acting president of Ijaw International Students Association Philippines, Comr. Fanti B covenant in avowal statement sent to ASYpeter's_SALacO_Jr IzoN_TuboR blog editor reacted horn-madly to  the leadership of Ijaw Youth Council (IYC) for the arising leadership misunderstanding that is about to paint the well recognize Ijaw youth body black. He call on the present leaders of Ijaw National Congress (INC) to call both parties to order before things get out of hand. 

"The endless struggle of the Niger Delta has been manipulated, bastardized and diverted to self promotion game within the Ijaw Youth Council (IYC). During the time of our most respected, recognized and renowned Hero, Late Major Isaac Jasper Adaka-boro, and the early 1990s to 2009, the struggle was in the direct lane. But the struggle of today has turned to something else, which I couldn't understand anymore" Fanti said.

He lamented "People are now using the name of the Ijaw struggle to enrich themselves with their families alone while the less privileges are suffering in the villages. It baffles me so much to the extend I feel like fighting against the self acclaimed, arrogant, greedy, unserious, selfish and nonchalant leaders in the Ijaw Nation and the entire Niger Delta.

He continued "Ijaw ethnic nationality of the Niger Delta within the Nigerian State is scattered across six legitimate states: Bayelsa, Delta, Ondo, Rivers, Edo and Akwa Ibom States. Ijaw is a nation of more than fifteen million people in the Niger Delta region of Nigeria, the most populous indigenous inhabitants of the Niger Delta and constituted as the fourth largest ethnicity within the borders of Nigeria.

Nevertheless, I would like to call on the leadership of the Ijaw Youth Council (IYC) to withdraw the case from court and lets resolve every grievances, conflicts and differences within ourselves amicably in other for us to continue the struggle to protect the interests of our people. We fighting ourselves will not bring any development to our land, neither peace, rather increase division and poverty.

I would equally like to use this transparent avenue to plead with the past and present leaders of Ijaw National Congress (INC) and government of Bayelsa State to intervene and re-build the Ijaw Youth Council (IYC) before things get out of hand Covenant called. 

The Ijaw Youth Council (IYC) is a civil right organization, founded in 1998, which supports the interest of the Ijaw ethnic group in Niger Delta region. Prominent and pragmatic Ijaw youths brainstormed together from over five hundred communities that is more than fifty clans (Kingdoms) which made up the Ijaw nation and representing twenty five (25) representative organizations met at Kaiama (Adaka-boro's home town) and deliberated on the best way to ensure the continues survival of the indigenous people of the Ijaw ethnic nationality of Niger Delta within the Nigerian State.

ASYpeter's_SALacO_Jr IzoN_TuboR blog gather recently,  President Odengs Eradiri (President IYC), filed suite against some articulated Ijaw youths in the name of dragging leadership power. 

CONCERNED INDIGENES OF OGULAGHA KINDOM HOST RT. HON. JULIUS G PONDI IN A SUPER GRAND SYTLE

CONCERNED INDIGENES OF OGULAGHA KINDOM HOST RT. HON. JULIUS G PONDI IN A SUPER GRAND SYTLE  

By Asypeters Jr.

Concerned indigenes of Ogulagha kingdom yesterday Saturday 13th, March 2015  hail-fellow-well-met host Rt. Hon Julius G Pondi in a supper grand and monumental style of reception at his country home, sekebolou community in Burutu local government area, delta state in honor of his inauguration as a member representing burutu federal constituency in the 8th National Assembly of the Federal Republic of Nigeria under the distinguish chairmanship of Barr. F.E Seimode. 

So many social activities took place, Novelty match between Rt. Hon. Julius G Pondi friends and Ogulagha kingdom, music was supplied by an Ijaw renounce musical prophet, Chief Barrister Soja Smooth, Popular warri Hip-Hop singers, Erigga and Smalley Okpe. 

It's was really memorable, the turnout population flaunt that Rt. Hon. Julius G Pondi is new phase and game changer in burutu politics, everybody loves him.

WHAT FEDERAL AND STATE LEGISLATORS EARN

REVEALED: WHAT FEDERAL AND STATE LEGISLATORS EARN

By Emma Ujah, Abuja Bureau Chief

The decision to review the current salaries and allowances of the nations’ public office holders has received approval of many members of the public who have complained that Nigerian law makers were about the highest paid worldwide.

Senate

The Senate President has a total Annual Basic Salary of N2, 484, 242.50 and Annual Allowance of N6, 210, 606. 25 , making a total Annual salary of N8, 694, 848.75 which brings the monthly salary to about N724, 570.75.

In addition, he collects 250 per cent of his Annual Salary as Constituency Allowance.

However, his vehicles and their maintenance are provided by the federal government.

Similarly, his domestic staff, entertainment, utilities, security responsibility, Legislative Aids, House Maintenance an, as well as a Special Adviser and a Personal Assistant are provided by the federal government.

Similarly Robe (clothing) and newspapers are provided for the Senate President.

The Deputy Senate President enjoys the same benefits except that his Annual Basic Salary stands at N 2,309,166.75, total allowance N 5,772,916.8, bringing total annual salary to 8,082,083.63 and a monthly pay of N 673,506.97

The Senate Majority Leader receives a salary of N12, 968, 960. The Minority leader receives a total annual salary of N12, 908, 168. The Whip receives N12, 867 . The same applies to Committee Chairmen. Incidentally in the last administration almost all senators were chairmen of various committees.

The allowances received by the members of the upper legislative chamber is far more than their salaries indicate.

For instance, each senator receives 75 per cent of the annual salary as allowance for a vehicle and its maintenance. They collect another 75 per cent of their salaries for domestic staff; 30 per cent for entertainment; 30 per cent for utilities; 25 per cent for robe (clothing); and 250 per cent as Constituency Allowance.

Others include, another allowance unspecified which stands at 53 per cent; newspapers 15 per cent; Personal Assistance, 24 per cent; and House maintenance 5 per cent.

In addition, the Leader receives 10 per cent for Responsibility; Minority Leader 7; while the Whip and Committee chairmen receive 5 per cent for the same purpose.

Ordinary senators receive a basic salary of 2,026,400.00; annual allowance of N10,739,920.00 , bring it to a total of N 12,766,320.00.

Other non-regular allowances include 300 per cent gratuity for the Senate President; and estacode of $1, 00 per night for foreign trips, as well as, a N37,000 per night duty tour allowance.

All the senators who have just finished their terms at the 7th National Assembly are therefore entitled to 300 per cent of the annual salaries as gratuity.

The Deputy senate President gets N32, 000 per night as Duty Tour Allowance.

Senators receive $ 1 000 as estacode and a duty tour allowance of N23, 000 per night.

House of Reps

At the House of Representatives, the Speaker receives a total annual salary of N 4,334,942.50.

Just like the Senate President, the federal government provides his vehicles and their maintenance . His domestic staff, entertainment, utilities, security responsibility, Legislative Aids, House Maintenance an, as well as a Special Adviser and a Personal Assistant are provided by the federal government.

Similarly Robe (clothing) and newspapers are provided for the Senate President.

He receives 75 per cent of his salary as constituency allowance.

The Deputy speaker whose annual salary stands at 4,002,309.94 enjoys similar benefits as the speaker.

The Majority Leader of the House, the Minority Leader, the Chief Whip and Chairmen of Committees receive annual salaries of N 6, 352,680.00. In addition, they receive 50 per cent of their salaries as Vehicle and Maintenance allowance; another 50 per cent for domestic staff; 10 per cent for utilities and another 10 per cent for House maintenance.

In addition, they collect 75 per cent for constituency allowance, 25 per cent for personal Assistant. Other members enjoy similar allowances.

At the House of representatives, the speaker receives $ 790 estacode per night and N32, 000 per night for domestic trips.

The Deputy Speaker receives $750 and N30, 000 for estacode and Duty Tour, respectively. Members receive $550 and N21 , 000 for estacode and domestic trips , respectively.

Houses of Assembly

Speakers of the State Houses of Assembly enjoy all the benefits as their federal counterpart where virtually all they need are provided with public funds. However, their annual salaries stand at N 2,049,843.75 and a Constituency Allowance of N25 per cent of their Annual Salaries.

Deputy Speaker receives N 1,807,478.13 and 25 per cent of same as constituency allowance.

Members at the House of Assemblies receive annual salaries of N 2,473,866.25.

In addition, they receive 20 per cent for vehicles; 25 per cent for domestic staff, 10 per cent for utilities; 25 per cent each for robe, constituency , Personal Assistant and 5 per cent for newspapers.

YOU BECAME MY RESOURCE, MENTOR, TEACHER.............. (SALACO JR)

HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO A NIGER DELTA ENVIROMENTAL ADVOCATE (MR. CLETUS OPUKEME) ☆☆☆《ASYPETERS_SALACO_JR》☆☆☆

Today is a day to be  celebrated in a grand sytle because a prodigious,  stupendous, mavelous, admirable, eye-opening, dependable, articulate, silver–tongued, anti-injustice and an intellectualist  who beleived,participated and Set_Store_By himself in the Niger Delta Arm/Intellectual self-determination, resource control and liberational struggle is born into this earth.

MR. CLETUS OPUKEME (ENVIRONMENTAL ADVOCATE)

Before i will whoop HAPPY BIRTHDAY let me grab this opportunity to express how your unfriendly anti_injustice agendas and intellectual stride  motivate me. Before i know you one on one have been hearing your name as an articulate and anti-injustice mankind so i was in hast to meet with you. I was expected to meet with you in abuja when former Chief National Security Adviser (Late Owoye Azazi) and the then Special Adviser to former president Goodluck Ebele Jonathan/ Chairman Presidential Amnesty Commitee (Hon. Kingsley Kemebradigha Kuku~k-3) summon you and Gen. Bonanawei Smith​ for a very paramount meeeting  to discuss lasting peace in the Niger Delta Riverine area but at the end we cant meet in abuja but it was not the end.

The first day that i meant with you one on one in paradiscos esteate in warri it was really amazing when you told me about my father (Late Rt. Hon. GoodGod Arerebo Salaco Snr.) Kindness, jovialiness, Accomodativeness, good political leadership stride, sportmanship and educativeness and i will never forget how you boast up my moral and urge me to emulate and do more better than my father and i promise you whole-heartedly.......

You became my resource, teacher, my mentor, motivator and above all my gbazagbaza uncle right from onset uptill now. Haven't say this, if am outling or synopsing  my biograohy today if your name (Mr. Cletus Opukeme​) is not cited or acknowledge definitely my bio is incomplete it will be re-outlined.

Now today is your BORNDAY a day i will never forget to wish you heave blessings, a day people that beleive in your intellectual stride will never forget to reachout to you, a day that all the falling heros and herones will be celebrating in their rest place. As you clock plus one day may history be very kind to you, May Tamarau (God) krobose_namadau (Almighty) will continue to guide and protect you, May God grant all your heart desires, long life life and prosperity be your portion Amen

HAPPY BIRTHDAY SIR

Reports say President Muhammadu Buhari, may have boycotted the leadership of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in reaching decisions on ministerial appointments

Ministers: Buhari Snubs Tinubu, APC, Consults Jonathan

Reports say President Muhammadu Buhari, may have boycotted the leadership of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in reaching decisions on ministerial appointments According to Sundiata Post, Buhari has been in regular discussions with the immediate past president, Goodluck Jonathan and other former Nigerian leaders including Ibrahim Babangida, Abdulsalami Abubakar, Olusegun Obasanjo, Yakubu Gowon and Shehu Sagari on whom to appoint as members of the next Federal Executive Council (FEC).

EVERY SOCIETY FACES THE HEALTHY IMPACTS OF VIRTUES AND MENACE OF EVIL IMPACTS

‪BEING A YOUTH OF A SOCIETY OR COUNTRY THE BETTERMENT LIES IN YOUR HANDS‬  - ☆☆☆☆《ENGR_ASYPETER'S_JR》☆☆

Every society faces the healthy impacts of virtues and menace of evil impacts. Amidst all these influences the ones that are affected abundantly are we the Youths. 

ASYPETER'S JR AND ELEMENTARY PERPETUAL FAMILY

We theToday's youngsters are very receptive in accepting things that are influential to our society. It’s very obvious that the ill impacts of social evils are destructing our society and it’s only we the youth that can help reconstruct the society. This is possible only when we (youths) realize the difference between virtues and vices. Once we are clear with the concept, in no time we can assure the reconstruction of our society.

Apart from such realization of our weaknesses, as a youth we also needs to understand his of our own responsibilities as a human and also a citizen. The sooner we accepts responsibilities the better our society can be. The moment we identify our responsibilities vividly, gradually we will mould ourself with the values of morality that are definitely essential for every individual to lead his entire life on healthy lines.

Somewhere we all are connected with this responsibility and its high time we all come together to reconstruct our societies. What happens otherwise is that it automatically effects us first by all means and the effect is so negative and strong that we tend to follow the wrong path – the path of evil and this is what we are not suppose to do. When we are talking about responsibility it’s so natural that we being the youth of our country need to change our personality first. Personality includes all characters – sagacity, patience, forbearance, self less service etc…

Being the future of our country the betterment lies in our hands and how we propagate the virtues and eradicate the evils from our society. It’s not just a single youth’s responsibility to construct the society in fact it’s the responsibility of every individual whether he be a youth or an elderly person. But the decisive power is in the youths’ hand as they are more active and strong to ensure a pivotal role for a better society.

Its very true and undisputeable that the virtue-less character is responsible for all these social evil in our socueties hence it is indeed that we the youths should come forward to eradicate and we the youths only can do it since our antiquated leaders has failed us.

So my gbazagbaza collegues get ready to reconstruct and reform better society....... surely with the help of God we will get their