Okowa condoles media baron, Obaigbena over mother’s death
Governor Ifeanyi Okowa of Delta has commiserated with the Chairman of Thisday/Arise Media Group, Prince Nduka Obaigbena, on the passing of his mother, Madam Margaret Obaigbena. The matriach of the Obaigbena family, who is survived by five children reportedly died on Thursday night at a London hospital. She was 88. In a condolence message by his Chief Press Secretary, Mr Olisa Ifeajika, on Friday, Okowa condoled with the Owa Royal family and entire Owa-Oyibu community on the passing of the renowned nurse. He said that the deceased
Okowa mourns Shonekan
Governor Ifeanyi Okowa of Delta State has sent condolences to the Shonekan family and the Government and people of Ogun State on the death of former Head of Interim National Government, Chief Ernest Shonekan. Shonekan, a lawyer and former Chairman of United African Company (UAC), died in Lagos on Tuesday at the age of 85. The elder statesman was the head of the interim government between August 26, 1993 and November 17, 1993 when he was ousted in a coup led by late General Sani Abacha. In
Okowa mourns Olubadan of Ibadan
Delta Governor, Sen. (Dr.) Ifeanyi Okowa, has commiserated with Governor Seyi Makinde, the Government and people of Oyo State over the passing of the Olubadan of Ibadanland, Oba Saliu Adetunji. Adetunji reportedly died on Sunday at the University College Hospital, Ibadan, after a brief illness, at 93. In a statement by his Chief Press Secretary, Mr Olisa Ifeajika, in Asaba, the governor noted that the late nonagenarian monarch, was a courageous leader and one committed to the development of his kingdom and beyond. He said "On behalf
