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Isoko Development Union President General, Prof. Chris Akpotu, Celebrates Another Year.

Today, we celebrate an iconic academic and the esteemed President General of the Isoko Development Union (IDU) worldwide, Prof. Chris Akpotu, on his birthday.

Throughout life, those who have made significant impacts—whether in politics, tradition, culture, or through a genuine passion for serving humanity—deserve sincere recognition while they are still with us.

As a Professor, with the highest academic distinction, Prof. Akpotu has achieved remarkable growth at the academic level while simultaneously championing the cause of Isoko in our homeland. He is a man whose commitment to development reaches for the sky, driven by a purpose of progress, peace and unity. His interests go beyond the narrow, and he has consistently displayed extraordinary courage in overcoming challenges, always strategizing and advocating to influence government policies for broader recognition and development.

Importantly, as the foremost leader of the Isoko Nation, he has utilized his intelligence and skills to drive visible and positive change across various sectors. Just as the stone that defeated Goliath was chosen for its purpose, Prof. Akpotu's leadership charisma and exceptional passion serve as a blueprint for others to follow.

Those who once doubted your charisma now recognize your impactful leadership style, which has initiated significant historical and political changes. Your unwavering commitment to Isoko’s goals has paved the way for the Delta South Senatorial achievement. Your courageous leadership journey within our homeland is truly impressive.

Additionally, your values shine through, especially your peaceful nature. You embody meekness as a dove and wisdom as a serpent. Your calm demeanour in the face of political provocations has established your ideological foundation, making Isoko proud among other ethnic nationalities.

Unfortunately, current laws prohibit fireworks, preventing us from celebrating this momentous occasion with the usual festivities. Nonetheless, on this special day of your birth anniversary, the entire Isoko community—both home and abroad, along with IDU executives and stakeholders—celebrates your extraordinary resilience, charismatic leadership, and unwavering passion for Isoko’s growth and development. We stand tall because of your guidance and participation.

I sincerely pray that God rewards you and our commitment to selfless service, and grants you vitality, wisdom, good health, and longevity as you continue your work for Isoko Nation.

Happy Blessed Birthday, Sir!
Congratulations and Best Wishes!

Chief Dr. Jubilant Igelige, JP

PRINCIPLES AND INTEREST, GATEWAY TO UNUAFE'S VICTORY.

About six months ago, Oleh Community was deeply enmeshed in leadership turmoil. It was orchestrated primarily for the reason that, borrowed unconstitutional practices exhibited by the immediate past President General, Chief Believe Alakri, took the front burner in his winded up administration.

Various stakeholders with obvious exposure, intelligence and/or those whose interest for Community advancement outweighs those who navigate through parochial and narrow-minded intentions, that could not bear these strange practices came out to rescue Oleh from Egypt.

Regardless of the fact that the experience was tough, the team demonstrated capacity, will and common purpose to the fullest. We never relaxed on our oars until victory. Historically, it was clear that allowing these unconstitutional practices to thrive, means allowing wrong precedence, which are not in tandem with our ethos and culture as a people.

Consequently, to nip in the bud identified excesses, a team was swiftly instituted to surmount every plot, while testing the strategic street relevance of the . Talking frankly, releasing the baton was not easy on the ground that the State Government earlier misled later realized after stringent legal report from the Ministry of Justice, Asaba that truly, the tenure of Chief Believe Alakri expired 31st December 2023, and this automatically set, and as well renewed the wheel of justice on proper path for the records.

About 2 years ago, If not for God's intervention, I almost lost my life for an ingrate, who took away the ladder of generosity, teamwork, impeccable trust, passion for service, diligence, capacity and after climbing to the roof top became dictatorial. When you develop a sieved conscience, witch-hunting your great supporters, the resultant effect is always not friendly OR when your quest for power is at variance with divine order, and yet professed activities that negate moral standards, you fail and fall like a pack of card. In our local old adage; "When you throw the native pot into the well, you remove it yourself." Today, Saturday May 25, 2024, he is thrown out and all his unqualified sponsored stooges watched disgracefully from the leadership balcony.

The huge euphoria following the victory, in the election never subsided until we moved in a long convoy of cars and motorbikes to the Palace to see His Royal Majesty, A.W.O. Ovrawah, JP, FCAI, Odio Ologbo of Oleh kingdom for royal blessings. The intermittent drizzling of the rain in the evening was indicative of God's presence and blessings on the new executives cm Oleh Community.

No doubt, we owe allegiance to our Community as we shall, from time to time crossbreed ideas to enthrone sustainable growth. Don't forget, I am always influenced and driven by objectivity, yet, have absolute faith in our collective interest. It's true that, the milk in the mother's breast is not for advertisement, it's for the child." When you betray the trust reposed on you by the people, the last resort is to evict you and cohorts from the corridors of leadership. My street relevance and bargaining power again have been tried by fire and still valid.

Special thanks to the Honourable Commissioner, Ministry of Women Affairs and Social Development, Barr. Mrs. Pat. Ajudua, the Permanent Secretary, Mrs. Ovie Agas and the Director, Eyione-Ireyefoju (Mrs), the Special Adviser to the governor on Peace Building and Conflict Resolution, Chief Tony Uzor JP, Director General, Delta Security, who conducted a free and fair election and swore in the newly elected executive members. Indeed, your roles were significant and sincerely impeccable. We disagree to agree.

Finally, Congratulations, Mr. Believe Ezigboma Unuafe, the consummate banker and the tear rubber President General, Oleh Community Development Union (OCDU), who is versed with the millennium experience. Your victory was resounding with a convincing popular votes of 135 against Barr. Christopher Okpro (Alakri's candidate) who pulled 69. The difference was the peoples' verdict, and the margin was on the account of principles, interest, preference, personal conviction and acceptability. To whom God has shown mercy, no manipulations or legal intrigues can clog his mandate, because God rules in the affairs of men.

See OCDU New Executive Below.

1. Mr. Believe Ezigboma Unuafe -
President General OCDU.
2. Hon. Henry Osibi -
Vice PG.
3. Mr. Odize Benjamin
Secretary General.
4. Mr. Jeremiah Ikpawhomuno Paul
Asst. Sec. Gen.
5. Victor Egbe -
Treasurer
6. William Clinton Orobosa.
Financial Secretary.
7. Odiete Akpovewere Edafe.
Publicity Secretary.
8. Emonena Philip.
Itesa Qtr Rep.
9. Umukoro Evi.
Uzorkpa Quarter Rep.
10. Odeghe Roland.
Eviewho Quarter Rep.
11. Mrs. Agbahomovo Blessing Oghale - Women Leader.
12. Mrs. Jombo Esther.
Asst. Women Leader.
13. Mrs. Victoria Oneke.
Secretary, Women's Wing.

Special thanks to the Musketeers; Chief Benjamin Onojerame, Chief Benjamin Efekodo, Chief Obuke Ogbodu, Chief James Obeuwou and Chief Dr. Jubilant Igelige JP, who said NO to the anti progress style of leadership and worked hard to correct the trajectory. .

God Be Praised.
Oleh won,
Oleh shall be great again.

INVESTITURE:
Igelige Congratulates IDU President General, Prof. Chris Akpotu, On His Well Deserved Elevation To Fellow of the Institute of Strategic Management of Nigeria (Chartered).

National Publicity Secretary of Isoko Development Union (IDU), Chief Dr. Jubilant Igelige, JP, has graciously congratulated the President General of Isoko nation, Professor Chris Akpotu, on his elevation to the rank of Fellow of the Institute of Strategic Management of Nigeria, (ISMN).

In a statement made available to the press by the indefatigable IDU mouthpiece, in Oleh, headquarters of Isoko South, described the super President General as "one of Nigeria’s most intelligent Professor with decades of outstanding contributions in the area of research and development in Nigerian.

He emphasized that, as an erudite Professor of Business Policy and Strategy in the Niger Delta University Wilberforce island, Bayelsa State, he has transversed the nook and crannies of various institutions, delivering knowledge in different strategic fields of human endeavors. The institute of strategic management is a globally recognized institution that gives a world-class strategic training that puts you among the best in strategic thinking for competitive advantage.

"He noted that, as a custodian of the Management profession, his unwavering contributions with respect to leadership antecedents are classified and distinguished. It is true that, Professor Akpotu is a bridge-builder with unquestionable appetite for peaceful coexistence.

"As an impeccable cultural leader of the Isoko people, no doubt, you have become a peace advocate, and a symbol of humility. We have enjoyed your invaluable wisdom and highly constructive leadership style, thereby gradually making Isoko a "Political Model" amongst comity of ethnic groups.

"The Institute of Strategic Management of Nigeria (ISMN) is a professional management institution, which specializes in strategic leadership and governance. It advances and promote knowledge and skills in the practice of strategic management, strategic leadership, strategic entrepreneurship, and governance through research, publications, education, training, certification and induction.

"The investiture cm elevation, which was conferred on you in a colorful ceremony in Abuja, is chiefly predicated on a life dedicated to public service, which admirably had become a role model to the youths and society at large. When your leadership style is rationalized, the veracity of your unadulterated services to mankind, judging from your peaceful disposition is not skewed and in doubt.

Predominantly, life is judged by the memories ignited by services, and over the years, the services rendered by a well-read Prof Chris Akpotu, in the contemporary and University environment, as a lecturer and leader of value, had travelled a thousand mile, which overtly culminated into this gesture of elevation.

On behalf of the Isoko people, Patrons and Executives, I warmly congratulate the number one citizen of Isoko nation, Professor Chris Akpotu, on his elevation to the rank of Fellow of the Institute of Strategic Management of Nigeria, (Chartered). Isoko people are impressed and proud of you. We say Congratulations on your well deserved auspicious elevation.

My warmest Congratulations!

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