Senator Ede Dafinone Honoured With Prestigious “Garkuwa Gamji” Title, Joins Arewa Gamji Emirate Advisory Council

By Nelson Agbajor   The Senator representing the good people of Delta Central Senatorial District, Ede Dafinone, has been conferred with the distinguished traditional title of “Garkuwa Gamji” by Alhaji Farouq Umar in recognition of his longstanding support and commitment to the Gamji Emirate.   The conferment ceremony, held under the auspices of the Gamji Emirate, celebrated Senator Dafinone’s contributions to strengthening unity and fostering collaboration across regional lines in Nigeria.   In his remarks, Senator Dafinone expressed deep gratitude for the honour, describing it as a powerful reminder of…

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Senator Dafinone Laments NDLEA Ineffectiveness Over Justice For Omhonria Family

By Nelson Agbajor   The Senate Committee on Legislative Compliance has raised concerns over the slow implementation of the National Assembly’s directives to the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) regarding compensation for the family of Mr. Fidelis Omhonria.   Recall that the directives were issued following the tragic incident in which two-year-old Onosereba Omhonria was killed and his younger brother, Eromonsele Omhonria, sustained a gunshot injury to the eye during an operation involving NDLEA officers.   The Vice Chairman and Acting Chairman of the committee, Senator Ede Dafinone, while…

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Sen Dafinone Calls For A More United Urhobo Globally

By Nelson Agbajor   Senator Ede Dafinone has reaffirmed his commitment to strengthening unity among Urhobo people by hosting the March edition of his “Meet-and-Greet” gathering in Abuja. The event brought together Urhobo sons and daughters from diverse professional backgrounds to foster collaboration and promote collective development within the Urhobo community.   Speaking during the engagement, the lawmaker representing Delta Central Senatorial District emphasised the importance of unity among the Urhobo people, noting that their shared heritage should serve as a foundation for cooperation and mutual support. He encouraged participants…

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Senator Dafinone Bags Catholic Church Award Of Development

By Nelson Agbajor     Senator Ede Dafinone, representing Delta Central Senatorial District, has been honoured with a Distinguished Service Award in recognition of his contributions to the development of the Urhobo Nation and his commitment to public service. The award was presented by the Urhobo Catholic Community of St. John Mary Vianney Catholic Church during the Urhobo Cultural Day celebration and the formal welcome of His Lordship, Most Rev. Dr. Anthony Ovayero Ewherido to the Asaba Region. The event, held in December 2025 in Asaba, Delta State, was themed…

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Dafinone Reaffirms Commitment to Education as He Hosts Outstanding Delta Central Graduate

By Nelson Agbajor   The Senator representing the good people of Delta Central Senatorial District, Ede Dafinone, has reiterated his strong commitment to empowering constituents through education, describing it as a critical tool for sustainable development and youth advancement. Senator Dafinone made this known during a courtesy visit by Miss Favour Oghenetejiri and her mother at his Abuja office. The visit, our correspondent gathered was to express gratitude for the Senator’s support and encouragement toward Favour’s academic pursuits. Miss Oghenetejiri, an indigene of Delta Central, is a high-performing scholar and…

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Dafinone Advances Strategic Health Partnerships as LIF, Eye Care Experts Engage In Abuja

By Nelson Agbajor   The Senator representing the good people of Delta Central Senatorial District at the National Assembly, Senator Ede Dafinone, has reaffirmed his commitment to improving healthcare delivery and overall wellbeing in his constituency with the reception of a high-level delegation from the Livelihood Impact Fund (LIF) at his Abuja office. The delegation, led by LIF’s Executive Director, Abigail Steinberg, met with the Senator as part of ongoing efforts to deepen collaboration aimed at building a more sustainable and inclusive health system for communities in Delta Central and…

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Enhancing Education In Delta Central: Senator Dafinone Commissions Renovated Classrooms In Ughelli

By Nelson Agbajor   In furtherance of his commitment to improving the standard of education in Delta Central Senatorial District, Senator Ede Dafinone has commissioned six newly renovated classrooms at Ewu Grammar School in Otor-Ewu, Ughelli South Local Government Area of Delta State.   The commissioning ceremony, which attracted community leaders, education stakeholders and school administrators, forms part of the senator’s broader efforts to ensure that students across the district learn in a safe, modern and conducive environment.   Speaking at the event, Senator Dafinone said the intervention underscores his…

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Urhobo Leaders Commend Sen Dafinone Leadership Qualities, Impactful Representation

By Nelson Agbajor     The Board of Trustees of the Urhobo Leadership Forum, Abuja, has commended Senator Ede Dafinone for his pragmatic leadership style and impactful representation of the people of Delta Central Senatorial District at the National Assembly.   Led by its Chairman, His Excellency Ambassador Brownson Dede, the Board described the Senator as a committed and accessible representative whose contributions at the Red Chamber have continued to advance the collective interests of the Urhobo nation.   They particularly applauded his principled stance on critical Urhobo issues and…

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2027: Delta Central Youths Call On Senator Ede Dafinone To Seek Second Term

By Nelson Agbajor   A formidable and vibrant youth group in Delta Central, operating under the auspices of Youths for Proactive Governance, has unanimously called on the Senator representing Delta Central Senatorial District, Senator Ede Dafinone, to seek re-election for a second term in 2027. The call was the outcome of a joint meeting of the leadership of the group drawn from the eight Local Government Areas that make up Delta Central Senatorial District. The meeting was held recently in Adeje, Okpe local government area of the state and was…

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Senator Dafinone, Stakeholders Back Compulsory Civil Registration Bill 2025 for Inclusive, Modern System

By Nelson Agbajor   The Senator representing the good people of Delta Central Senatorial District, Ede Dafinone has expressed optimism that the proposed Compulsory Civil Registration Act, 2025 will significantly strengthen Nigeria’s civil registration framework and support effective national planning. The Senator spoke during a recent public hearing on the bill, held as part of ongoing legislative efforts to modernize the country’s civil registration system.   The distinguished lawmaker, who is a key member of the Senate Committee on National Identity Card and Population, participated actively in the hearing alongside…

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