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Delta North Senate: Victor Ochei Says He’ll Respond at the Appropriate Time
Cyril Ogar
Former Speaker of the Delta State House of Assembly, Rt. Hon. Victor Ochei, has declared that he will respond to growing calls for him to contest the Delta North Senatorial seat at the appropriate time.
Ochei made the statement on Saturday while featuring on the Arise TV Global Sports Programme, where he acknowledged increasing appeals from constituents and political stakeholders urging him to join the race for the senatorial position.
Ochei who is the President of Nigeria Tennis Federation, NTF said the demand for his candidacy is a reflection of the confidence people have in his leadership capacity and track record of service.
“There have been calls from the people for me to run for the Delta North Senatorial seat, and at the appropriate time, I will respond accordingly,” Ochei said.
He, however, assured that any future political ambition would not conflict with his present responsibilities as President of the Nigerian Tennis Federation, emphasizing that public service and sports development have always gone hand in hand throughout his career.
“My love and tennis and the growth of sports remains unwavering. Politics and sports development are not mutually exclusive. I have always used every platform available to empower young people and promote excellence,” he stated.
Ochei highlighted his long-standing passion for sports, recalling that even as a lawmaker in Delta State, he invested heavily in youth development through various sporting initiatives, including the sponsorship of wheelchair basketball athletes in Nigeria.
He revealed that he personally supported athletes and teams to participate in international competitions, including sponsorship efforts aimed at helping Nigerian talents compete on the global stage in countries such as Algeria, South Africa, Germany and Brazil.
Beyond national interventions, Ochei noted that he has consistently sustained grassroots sports through his annual Village Unity Cup competition, a tournament designed to foster peace, unity and youth engagement in his community.
In a bold move to create lasting opportunities for young talents, he said he also established a stadium and sports development centre where emerging athletes can be discovered, nurtured and trained to professional standards.
Observers say Ochei’s comments may further fuel speculation over the Delta North Senatorial contest, while also underscoring his determination to leave a lasting legacy in both politics and sports administration.
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Nigeria at 66: ‘We Must Not Lose Faith in Nigeria’ — FCC Boss Omidiran
Joel Ajayi
The Executive Chairman of the Federal Character Commission (FCC), Honorable Hulayat Motunrayo Omidiran, has called on Nigerians to use the occasion of the nation’s 66th Independence Anniversary to renew their faith in Nigeria, strengthen national unity and recommit themselves to building a more inclusive and prosperous country.
In her 66th Independence Day message, Hon. Omidiran described October 1 as more than a celebration of freedom, saying the anniversary provides an opportunity for Nigerians to reflect on the country’s journey, acknowledge its progress and challenges, and renew the collective determination to build a nation where every citizen has a sense of belonging.
According to the FCC Executive Chairman, the Federal Character Principle remains particularly important to the quest for national cohesion because equitable representation promotes a sense of ownership and confidence in the Nigerian project.
“Nigeria is a nation of great diversity and
enormous potential. Our responsibility is to ensure that this diversity becomes a bridge that connects us rather than a barrier that separates us. Every Nigerian deserves to feel that he or she belongs to this country and has a role to play in its development,” Omidiran said.
The FCC boss called on government institutions at all levels to remain committed to fairness, equity, accountability and inclusive governance, while urging citizens to support efforts aimed at strengthening national institutions and promoting peaceful coexistence.
“We must not lose faith in Nigeria. The challenges before us are real, but so are the opportunities and the enormous human and natural resources available to us. Every citizen has a responsibility to contribute his or her own quota to building the Nigeria we desire,” she stated.
The FCC Executive Chairman also urged young Nigerians to remain committed to acquiring knowledge and skills, entrepreneurship, innovation, sports and other productive ventures, describing the youth as critical stakeholders in the country’s future.
“As we celebrate 66 years of independence, let us remember that the Nigeria we want cannot be built by government alone. It requires the commitment of all of us – leaders and citizens, young and old, from every part of the federation. Together, we can build a Nigeria where justice, fairness, opportunity and peace are available to all,” she said.
Omidiran reaffirmed the FCC’s commitment to the effective discharge of its constitutional mandate and to supporting efforts that promote equitable representation and inclusive national development across the federation.
The former lawmaker wished Nigerians at home and abroad a peaceful and memorable 66th Independence Anniversary, praying for continued peace, stability, prosperity and progress for the Federal Republic of Nigeria.
“Our differences should never be greater than our common identity as Nigerians. Let us continue to choose unity over division, service over self-interest and hope over despair. The Nigeria of our dreams is possible if we all play our part,” Omidiran said.
“On behalf of the Federal Character Commission, I congratulate all Nigerians on this 66th Independence Anniversary. May this occasion renew our patriotism, strengthen our unity and inspire us to work together for a stronger, more equitable and prosperous Nigeria. May God bless the Federal Republic of Nigeria,” she added.
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