EWU-URHOBO/Delta State: Senior Special Assistant to the Delta State Governor on Media and Director General of the “Connecting with Vulnerable Deltans through Traditional and Modern Media Channels” initiative, Ambassador Ese Joshua Emadifie, Saturday, August 31, 2024, visited the Internally Displaced Persons (IDP) camp in Okuama, Ewu-Urhobo, Ughelli South Local Government Area of Delta State.
During the visit, he presented educational materials and cartons of assorted biscuits to the camp’s residents.
Speaking during the visit, Amb. Emadifie explained the purpose of his visit, stating, “We have come here today with what we term ‘traditional media representation’ to interact with you, understand your pains and needs, and relay them to the governor. Our mission is not only to provide educational items but also to empower women through skill acquisition programs, in alignment with the MORE Agenda of our governor, Rt. Hon. Sheriff Oborevwori.”
He further added, “We are here to emulate the governor of Delta State, Rt. Hon. Sheriff Oborevwori. Everything we do here today reflects who the governor is; the items we presented, the empowerment initiatives, and the notebooks are all from him.”
Amb. Emadifie also highlighted the potential of the youths in the camp, expressing his belief that some of the children could one day represent Nigeria in football. “There are certain things people take for granted, but I believe that some of the kids here have the potential to one day represent Nigeria in football. I want the governor to know that the people here are very happy,” he said.
Discussing the broader objective of his initiative, Amb. Emadifie stated, “As the Senior Special Assistant to the Governor on Media, I have decided to use traditional media channels, which is why the name of my project is ‘Connecting with Vulnerable Deltans through Traditional and Modern Channels.’ Our objective is to reach out to the three senatorial districts, preach the MORE Agenda, listen to the people, and give them a sense of belonging and hope that the Sheriff Administration is for all.”
Receiving the items on behalf of the camp, Mr. Abraham Ogbodo, the Chairman of the Okuama-Ewu IDP Camp, expressed deep gratitude. “I feel so good because this gesture reflects the idea that humanity transcends race, ethnicity, religion, and geography. When people are in tragic circumstances, the world ought to unite to help them because tragedy is felt the same way across the board,” Ogbodo said.
Ogbodo, who is also a former editor of The Guardian Newspaper, further remarked, “When situations like this arise, the strong should leverage their strength to help the weak. That is how society ought to function—not with the strong beating down the weak. I appreciate the assistance we’ve received today, but the ultimate goal is to get our people back to their ancestral homesteads. Although it is not an automatic process, the government is working on it.”
He concluded by noting the comprehensive support provided by Amb. Emadifie’s visit: “What has happened today is that some people are attending to our physiological needs, but there are other needs as well, such as psychological boosting and emotional stability. That is what this ambassador has come to provide for us.”
