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DESOPADEC Board Members should give Deltans a full account and stewardship of their three years in office

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The Organisation for Human and Peoples Rights Protection and Humanitarian has raised serious concerns over the activities of the Delta State Oil Producing Areas Development Commission, insisting that DESOPADEC board members should give Deltans a full account and stewardship of their three years in office. According to the group, the people deserve transparency, accountability, and detailed explanations on how the 13% derivation funds were utilized across oil-producing communities in Delta State. In a statement issued on Wednesday, the group’s spokesperson, Steven Luke, said Deltans want to see visible projects, youth empowerment programmes, quality healthcare services, road infrastructure, educational development, and meaningful impacts in the various communities under the commission’s responsibility. He noted that it is important for the board to publicly present its achievements, challenges, and financial records for proper public assessment. The group further stressed th...
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Delta State Commissioner Of Health Dr Joseph Onojaeme AKA Commissioner Of Mosquitoes And Malaria, Olomoro Community Send Their Greetings

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The Convener of Village Boys movement for Obi, Delta State branch Comrade Steven Luke has blast the Commissioner of Health, Dr. Joseph Onojaeme, popularly called “Commissioner of Mosquitoes” by angry residents over the poor condition of Olomoro General Hospital in Isoko South Local Government Area of Delta State. Comrade Steven Luke who was with newsmen stated that, despite several claims by the Delta State Ministry of Health about ongoing healthcare reforms and renovation of health centres across the state, the condition of Olomoro General Hospital continues to raise serious concerns among community members.  Residents have lamented that the hospital environment has been overtaken by overgrown weeds, dirty surroundings, and mosquito infestation, making the facility uncomfortable for patients and health workers. Many believe the government has neglected the hospital despite public promises of healthcare improvements across Delta State. Dr. Joseph Onojaeme currently serv...
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Kudos to the members of Living Faith Church Worldwide, Osubi Branch, for boldly staging a walkout on Sheriff Oborevwori after the mention of the APC during Sunday Thanksgiving service.

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The Convener of Village Boys movement in Delta State chapter, Comrade Steven Luke thanking the members of Living Faith Church Worldwide in Osubi for standing firm and showing that the church altar should not be turned into a political campaign ground after the mention of All Progressives Congress during service. Comrade Steven also said that the church is a place of worship, unity and reverence for God, not a venue for partisan politics. Leaders and politicians should respect the sanctity of the pulpit and avoid dragging worshippers into political interests during church activities. The action by the congregation sends a strong message that faith gatherings must remain focused on God and spiritual matters rather than political propaganda.
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Failed Commissioner of Health, Dr. Joseph Onojaeme, Popularly Called “Commissioner of Mosquitoes, By Olomoro People

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The Convener of Village Boys Movement, Delta State Chapter, Comrade Steven Luke, has criticized the Delta State Commissioner for Health, Dr. Joseph Onojaeme, over his inability to respond to the cries of the good people of Olomoro Community in Isoko South Local Government Area. Comrade Steven Luke, who visited Olomoro General Hospital a few days ago, expressed disappointment over the poor condition of the hospital environment. According to him, the hospital has been abandoned and has become a breeding ground for mosquitoes, stressing that in a sane society, such an environment is not fit for human healthcare services. He further stated that if the Commissioner of Health is truly a son of the Isoko Kingdom, he should have taken immediate steps to improve the condition of the hospital. He noted that the hospital lacks many essential facilities, including an ambulance, medical kits, and other important healthcare equipment needed for effective medical services. Comrade Steven ...
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Billions Received, Communities Still Suffer: Group Demands DESOPADEC Financial Report

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The Niger Delta Civil Society Forum (NDCSF) has called on the Board and Management of the Delta State Oil Producing Areas Development Commission (DESOPADEC) to render a comprehensive account of its stewardship over the past three years following the recent extension of the Board's tenure. The group in a statement by Warri/ Uwvie spokesman in Delta State, Comrade Steven Luke said the tenure extension should be accompanied by a transparent assessment of the Commission's activities, projects, and expenditure, particularly regarding funds received from the statutory 13 percent oil derivation allocation meant for the development of oil-producing communities in Delta State. In a statement issued on Monday, the Forum questioned the impact of the substantial resources allocated to DESOPADEC over the years, noting that many communities within the Commission's mandate areas continue to grapple with poor infrastructure, inadequate healthcare facilities, unemployment,  envi...
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Group Raises Alarm Over Alleged Corruption in DESOPADEC, Demands Probe

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The Organisation for Human and Peoples Rights Protection and Humanitarian has raised serious concerns over alleged widespread corruption and financial mismanagement in the Delta State Oil Producing Areas Development Commission (DESOPADEC), calling on anti-graft agencies to immediately investigate the commission. In a statement issued on Thursday, the group’s spokesperson, Comrade Steven Luke, accused some members of the current DESOPADEC board and certain staff of turning the interventionist agency into what he described as “their private business venture and ATM machine.” Luke alleged that the level of corruption in the commission had reached an alarming stage, insisting that urgent intervention by relevant anti-corruption agencies had become necessary to save the oil-producing communities from continued neglect and underdevelopment. According to him, despite the huge allocations accruing to the commission from the 13 percent oil derivation fund, many communities in the ma...
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DESOPADEC Board Tenure Elongation: Civil Society Demands Probe of 50% Share of 13% Oil Derivation Fund

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The Niger Delta Civil Society Forum (NCSF) has called for an immediate investigation into the management of the 50 percent share of the 13 Percent Oil Derivation Fund allocated to the Delta State Oil Producing Areas Development Commission (DESOPADEC), following the recent one-year tenure elongation granted to the Commission’s Governing Board. The forum described the extension of the board’s tenure on May 26, 2026, as questionable and capable of undermining public trust, accountability and transparency in the management of resources meant for oil-producing communities in Delta State. In a strongly worded statement signed by the Forum’s Coordinator, Comrade Ezekiel Kagbala, in Warri, Delta State, the group insisted that the state government ought to have compelled the board to publicly render a comprehensive account of its stewardship before considering any extension of tenure. According to the Forum, if the board had genuinely performed creditably, there would have been visi...
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