Okowa salutes David Mark at 74
Governor Ifeanyi Okowa of Delta has congratulated former President of the Senate, Sen. David Mark, on his 74th birth anniversary, describing him as an inspirational leader and outstanding statesman. In a statement in Asaba by his Chief Press Secretary, Olisa Ifeajika, the governor rejoiced with the family, friends and political associates of the former military officer, who served the country in various capacities as military governor, minister and lawmaker. He stated that the leadership qualities of the former Senate henchman was worthy of emulation, adding that
2023: Delta PDP rules out imposition of candidates
Members of the Peoples Democratic Party in Delta State have been assured of a free contest and level playing ground for all aspirants in the 2023 general election. Commissioner for Information in the state, Charles Aniagwu disclosed this at a news conference in Asaba as part of the resolutions reached at the stakeholders meeting on Tuesday in Asaba. Aniagwu disclosed that Governor Ifeanyi Okowa and the State Party Chairman, Olorogun Kingsley Esiso urged contestants to continue to ensure they play by rules and avoid acts tantamount
University Fees Crisis: Okowa’s intervention restores peace
Governor Ifeanyi Okowa of Delta on Friday said he had intervened in the school fees controversy at Delta State University, Abraka, with directive to the management of the university to liase with students' union to bring down the fees to acceptable levels. Okowa disclosed this after inspection of ongoing works at the University of Delta, Agbor, and the Trauma Centre, Agbor. Okowa explained that the state government didn't fix school fees for its institutions, but had to intervene in the crisis because of the current hardship
Delta Marine School to be upgraded soon – Okowa
Delta Governor, Sen. Ifeanyi Okowa, on Thursday, said the School of Marine Technology, Burutu, would soon be upgraded by the state government. Okowa disclosed this during the inauguration of three legacy projects executed by the Hon. Godknows Angele led administration in Burutu, headquarters of Burutu Council Area. The inaugurated projects were the legislative residential quarters, Head of Personnel Management (HPM) residential quarters and Treasurer to Local Government (TLG) residential quarters. The Governor who was responding to requests by the community, noted that the problem with School of
Okowa cautions against rift between oil companies, host communities
Delta Governor, Senator (Dr) Ifeanyi Okowa, has cautioned against continual face-off between oil companies and host communities, saying it could lead to further divestment in the oil sector. The governor gave the advice while inaugurating the 2.1-kilometre Obitobon-Elolo-AjaokurreOgbo-Orubu roads in Ogidigben and 2.3-kilometre roads in Benikrukru, both in Warri South-West Local Government Area of the state on Thursday. He stated that Nigeria was producing only 60 per cent of its oil production quota because of the recent divestments from the nation's oil and gas sector. He said
Okowa Urges Nigerians To Extend Hands Of Friendship, Support To Less Privileged
Delta State Governor, Senator Ifeanyi Okowa, on Sunday, called on Nigerians, especially those who are well placed, to extend hands of friendship and support to the less privileged in the society. Governor Okowa who was speaking at the 50th birthday anniversary of Mr. Ifeanyi Nwachukwu in Asaba, said the call had become necessary as it would truly help in building a better country. He noted that if every Nigerian could find a place in their heart to try to lift each other up, the country would
2023: Okowa committed to finishing strong – Aniagwu
Delta State Commissioner for Information, Mr Charles Aniagwu on Thursday said Governor Ifeanyi Okowa remains irrevocably committed to working to better the lives of Deltans till the last day of his administration. Addressing a news conference at his office in Asaba, Aniagwu said the politics of 2023 would not deter the governor and his administration from delivering more infrastructural development, wealth creation and peace and security for Deltans and residents of the state. The Commissioner who was reacting to certain unsubstantiated reports in the social media
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More universities in Delta necessary – Okowa
Delta Governor, Sen. Dr Ifeanyi Okowa on Friday deplored criticism by leadership of Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU) that the state government was proliferating universities with the recent establishment of three new ones in the state, saying it was a necessity. He explained that the universities were established to broaden access to the teeming number of students from the state desirous of university education, adding that it was to ensure that no qualified student from the state was denied admission into the university. Okowa made
Delta girl-child empowerment scheme solution to gender discrimination, poverty, low self-esteem – Okowa
Delta Governor, Sen. (Dr) Ifeanyi Okowa, on Thursday said his administration’s passion for girl-child empowerment was predicated on the need to break away from issues of gender discrimination, poverty and low self-esteem among young women. He stated this at the graduation of beneficiaries of the 2021/2022 Girls' Entrepreneurship and Skills Training Programme (Project GEST) at the Events Centre, Asaba. The governor said that empowerment of the Girl-child was essentially to uplift the economic and social status of traditionally under-privileged girls in society, noting that empowerment of
