Place premium on protection of public infrastructure, Okowa urges Deltans
Delta Governor, Senator Ifeanyi Okowa, on Thursday, called on Deltans to place high premium on the protection of public infrastructure in the state. Okowa made the call while responding to questions at the quarterly media chat with journalists held at the Press Centre, Government House, Asaba. He noted that the level of vandalism of public infrastructure in the state was quite alarming, adding that community leaders should join hands with the state government to ensure that the ugly trend was nipped in the bud. According to him,
Okowa calls for more revenue to fund Nigeria’s educational system
Delta Governor, Senator Ifeanyi Okowa, on Monday, said Nigeria needs to expand the frontiers of its revenue generation to enable the country mitigate the funding challenges inhibiting its educational development. Okowa disclosed this in an interview with journalists shortly after inspecting facilities at the Faculties of Engineering and Environmental Sciences at the Owa-Alero Campus of the University of Delta (UNIDEL), Agbor. He stated that there was no doubt that the nation need to invest more funds in education in terms of infrastructure, human resource, equipment that
Eid-el-Fitr: Okowa congratulates Muslims
Governor Ifeanyi Okowa of Delta has sent message of felicitations to Muslims in the state, Nigeria and all over the world on the occasion of Eid-el-Fitr celebrations. In a statement by his Chief Press Secretary, Mr Olisa Ifeajika, in Asaba, the governor charged all Muslim faithful to extend the spiritual benefits of Ramadan, which are love, peace and justice to their daily living and through that, contribute to the unity and development of the nation. "I felicitate with all Nigerians, especially our Muslim brothers and sisters
Unemployment: Skills acquisition way to go, Ayu tells FG, states
National Chairman of Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Senator Iyorchia Ayu, has urged Federal and States Governments to resuscitate technical colleges as panacea to rising unemployment in the country. Ayu made the call in Asaba after joining Governor Ifeanyi Okowa on an inspecting visit to Government Model Technical College, Asaba built by Delta State Government, and urged governments at both levels to take a cue from Okowa. According to him, Okowa did not only revamp six existing technical colleges in the state, but building additional 10 to
Place premium on welfare of ordinary Nigerians, Ayu urges politicians
The National Chairman of Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Dr. Iyorchia Ayu, on Friday, urged politicians to place high premium on the welfare of citizens, especially the ordinary Nigerians. Ayu gave the advice at an empowerment programme organised for people in Aniocha/Oshimili Federal Constituency by the Minority Leader and member, representing the constituency in the House of Representatives, Chief Ndudi Elumelu, in Asaba. According to him, politicians should not forget the ordinary people because without them and the support of the people, they cannot be anything as
Okowa committed to urbanising Delta communities – Omodon
Governor Ifeanyi Okowa of Delta has been commended for his drive to urbanise rural communities in the state through massive road and drainage construction. State Commissioner for Works (Highways and Urban) Mr. Noel Omodon gave the commendation while speaking to newsmen recently in his office in Asaba. He said that across the nooks and crannies of the state construction work was ongoing geared towards opening up places that were hitherto unreachable. He stressed that the state government’s bridge projects were progressing very well adding that most of
Okowa committed, dedicated democrat – Ayu
National Chairman of Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Senator Iyorchia Ayu, has lauded Governor Ifeanyi Okowa of Delta for his commitment to the welfare of his people, describing him as a dedicated democrat. Ayu spoke on Friday in Asaba at the inauguration of Ralph Uwechue Road and Storm Drainage projects executed by the Delta State Government. Ayu, who was accompanied by members of the National Working Committee and Board of Trustees of the party, said only a committed democrat of the PDP family could be as concerned
Why we’re seeking N150bn bridging finance facility – Delta Govt
Delta State Government has said it was seeking N150billion bridging finance facility to pay for the completion of some critical on-going legacy projects awarded by past and present administrations. The government further explained that the facility would also take care of outstanding pension commitments to state and local government pensioners in the state. Briefing journalists at a press conference on Wednesday in Asaba, the State Commissioner for Finance, Chief Fidelis Tilije, flanked by His Information counterpart, Mr. Charles Aniagwu, said the request was not particularly a
Delta to terminate Mosogar electricity contract
Delta State Governor, Senator (Dr) Ifeanyi Okowa, has said that the state government may terminate the contract of electricity supply project in Mosogar, Ethiope West Local Government Area over contractor's non-performance. Okowa gave the hint on Friday, at the final passage rites of the Ovie of Mosogar, Samson Okirhiobo Imoyin-Omene, Udurhie I, at the Palace Ground in Mosogar. He expressed dissatisfaction with the performance of the contract, saying that he was disturbed to hear that the project had continued to suffer unnecessary delay on account of
Moral Decadence: Okowa lauds Church’s role in child-upbringing
Delta Governor, Senator Dr Ifeanyi Okowa, has reiterated that religious bodies, especially churches have critical roles to play in moral up-bringing of children. He said that the society relied greatly on the church for development of the child, particularly as parents found themselves so busy that they were unable to sit down and monitor what went on in the family. Okowa stated this on Thursday when he received on courtesy call the new Bishop of Asaba Diocese, Anglican Communion, Rt. Rev’d Kingsley Obuh, at Government House,
