Linking Partners for Niger Delta Development

March 13, 2015

NGO Sensitises 50,977 Women On Gender Issues in Edo

An Edo State based non-government organisation, Lift Above Poverty Organisation (LAPO) has announced plans to enhance the capacity of 50,977 women in 2014 to resist and confront some obnoxious socio-cultural and traditional practices in society.
March 11, 2015

Firm to build N121bn power and fertilizer plants in Edo

Obax World Limited, an oil and gas company based in Edo state has announced its plan to invest a total of N121 billion for the construction of a fertiliser plant and a 350-megawatt power generating plant in Ikpoba-Okha Local Government Area of the state
March 9, 2015

Delta Partners UNICEF to improve Maternal Health

The Commissioner for Finance, Olorogun Kenneth Okpara, has reiterated the commitment of the state government in ensuring the prompt release of the Government Counterpart Cash Contribution for the United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF) activities in the state.
March 5, 2015

[International Women’s Day #MakeItHappen] Women As Peace Agents in the Niger Delta- Profile of Barr. Mrs Biobara Makalabh

Barrister Mrs Biobara Makalabh Roseym aka ‘Mama Rose’ or ‘Madam Borikiri’ is a 55 year old retired Police. While in service, she rose to the rank of Divisional Police Officer (DPO).
March 5, 2015

[International Women’s Day #MakeItHappen] Women As Peace Agents in the Niger Delta- Profile of Ms. Ngwamma Onuoha

Ngwamma Onuoha, a woman in her mid-forties from Abia State has been involved in development work for over 12 years. She has served in various capacities as Deputy Coordinator, Civil Society on HIV/AIDS in Nigeria (CiSHAN),
March 5, 2015

[International Women’s Day #MakeItHappen] Women As Peace Agents in the Niger Delta- Profile of Mrs Mercy Akpowowo

The International Women’s Day #MakeItHappen is a series that highlight key women, who through their actions and work, have created a peaceful environment that has led to more economic opportunities for women and men in their local communities.
March 5, 2015

[International Women’s Day #MakeItHappen] Women As Peace Agents in the Niger Delta- Profile of Hon. Fanty Goodness Wareya

Hon Fanty Goodness Wareya is a 49 year old woman and the immediate past chairperson of the Gbaramatu C.D.C. She grew up in Warri. According to her, “we did not talk of tribe back then. We only knew ourselves as Warri people or Waferians”.
March 5, 2015

[International Women’s Day #MakeItHappen] Women As Peace Agents in the Niger Delta- Profile of Mrs. Ajih Florence

Mrs. Ajih Florence is a 65-year old grandmother from Arogbo-Ijaw community, Esa - Odo Local LGA of Ondo State. She is the Executive Director of Women Advancement and Development Initiative (WADI).