Okowa congratulates Obaigbena at 63
Gôvernor Ifeanyi Okowa of Delta and Vice Presidential Candidate of Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), has congratuled media mogul, Prince Nduka Obaigbena, on his 63rd birth anniversary. Okowa, in a statement by his Chief Press Secretary, Mr Olisa Ifeajika, lauded the Chairman/Editor-in-Chief of THISDAY Newspapers Group/Arise News, for his exemplary contributions to media ownership and practice in Nigeria. He remarked that the celebrant brought grandeur to bear on the noble profession through deserving innovations, saying such inspirational and leadership efforts earned him the sobriquet - "The Duke"
STATE AUDIT REPORT 2021 updated
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Osun guber critical to PDP – Okowa
Delta Governor and Vice-Presidential Candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Sen. (Dr) Ifeanyi Okowa, said Saturday's Osun governorship election was critical to the party and Nigerians because it would signpost the beginning of the 'Rescue Nigeria'mission. Okowa stated this while addressing party faithful at Osogbo on Wednesday ahead of the polls. Accompanied by Chairman, PDP Governors Forum, Alhaji Aminu Tambuwal of Sokoto State, Bayelsa Governor, Senator Douye Diri and Edo Governor, Mr Godwin Obaseki, Okowa appealed to the party leaders to sheath their swords and
Okowa tasks Commissioners on commitment, accountability
Delta Governor and Vice-Presidential Candidate of Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Sen. (Dr) Ifeanyi Okowa, has charged newly-appointed commissioners in the state to serve with devotion, loyalty and accountability in the discharge of their duties. He gave the charge on Thursday, in his remarks at the swearing-in of four new commissioners. Those sworn-in are Chief Samuel Mariere, who was assigned to the Ministry of Water Resources, Chief Sunday Onoriode, Primary Education; Chief Mike Okah,Transport and Chief Godspower Asiuwhu, Environment. The gôvernor congratulated the new commissioners, and charged them
NSF: Delta will maintain dominance in sports – Okowa
Delta Governor and Vice-Presidential candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) Sen. (Dr) Ifeanyi Okowa has said that the state was prepared to host and win the most memorable competition in the annals of the National Sports Festival to maintain its sports dominance in the country. Okowa gave the assurance on Wednesday, in his remarks at the Unveiling of the National Sports Festival Logo and Mascot, held at the Unity Hall, Government House, Asaba. He said hosting the festival tagged "Delta 2022" with theme "Uniting Nigeria,
Delta to complete 24-km Isoko ring road December
Delta Governor, Sen. (Dr) Ifeanyi Okowa, has said that the 24-kilometre Isoko Ring Road project running from Ellu, Ovrode, Ofagbe, Orie, Okpe-Isoko, Uro to Ada-Irri traversing Isoko North and Isoko South Local Government Areas would be completed in December, 2022. Okowa disclosed this to newsmen shortly after inspecting construction works at the bridge linking Ellu and Ofagbe on the road. The governor, who was conducted at the site by the Commissioner for Works (Highways and Urban Roads), Mr Noel Omodon, said that work on the entire
Delta releases White Paper on Ozoro-Oleh crisis, compensates victims
Delta State Government on Tuesday said it had released the White Paper on the resolution of the communal crisis between Ozoro and Oleh communities in Isoko North and Isoko South Local Government Areas of the state, with approval to compensate families of victims. The State Governor, Sen. (Dr) Ifeanyi Okowa, disclosed this while fielding questions from newsmen shortly after inspecting ongoing projects at the Delta State University of Science and Technology, Ozoro. He said the State Executive Council had approved the White Paper on the crisis
Missing Certificate: I made second best result in 1976 – Okowa
Governor Ifeanyi Okowa of Delta and Vice-Presidential Candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) on Tuesday debunked reports that he had no West Africa School Certificate (WASC) certificate, saying he made the second best result in his set in the country in 1976. He said that the issue around the certificate was deliberate wrong perception and unnecessary politics, and explained that virtually all universities in the country offered him admission based on his outstanding performance in WASC and Higher School Certificate (HSC) examination. Okowa made this
Judicial independence, guarantee for rule of law – Okowa
Delta Governor and Vice-Presidential Candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Sen. (Dr) Ifeanyi Okowa, has said that there cannot be effective rule of law in Nigeria without financial autonomy and independence of the judiciary. Okowa stated this on Monday in his keynote address at the Nigeria Bar Association (NBA) - Section on Legal Practice (SLP) 2022 Annual Conference in Asaba. He said at the conference with “Legal Practice in Nigeria: Our Reality, Our Future" as the theme, that the NBA leadership deserved commendations for its continued fight for
2023: Atiku-Okowa presidency will truly rescue Nigeria – Aniagwu
Nigerians have been assured that the Alhaji Atiku Abubakar-Ifeanyi Okowa presidential ticket of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in the 2023 elections will truly rescue Nigeria with a pragmatic approach to the mission. Delta State Commissioner for Information, Mr Charles Aniagwu gave the assurance on Friday while speaking on a live television programme "Focus Today" on African Independent Television (AIT). He said that PDP Federal Government would leverage on the acknowledged experience and capacity of its flag-bearer in redeeming the country, especially in addressing the dwindling
