Okowa congratulates Iwuanyanwu at 80
Governor Ifeanyi Okowa of Delta and Vice-Presidential Candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has congratulated business mogul and politician, Chief Emmanuel Iwuanyanwu, on his 80th birth anniversary. Okowa, in a statement by his Chief Press Secretary, Mr Olisa Ifeajika, said Nigeria's political and business landscape was replete with the rich contributions of the octogenerian, who is a member of Board of Trustees (BoT) of PDP. He lauded the former presidential aspirant for his outstanding contributions to the nation's political and socio-economic growth, noting that the legacies of
2023: It’ll take a miracle for Omo-Agege to win Delta guber – Aniagwu
Delta Commissioner for Information, Mr Charles Aniagwu, has said that contrary to claims in some quarters, Deputy President of the Senate and APC Governorship Candidate in the state had no hold on the state, saying it would take a miracle for him to win in the 2023 general election. He said Omo-Agege's woes were compounded by the massive failure of the APC at the centre to deliver on economy, security and management of the nation’s diversity. Aniagwu stated this during an interview with Arise TV on
2023: Avoid hate speech, Okowa urges support groups
Delta Governor and Vice-Presidential candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, Sen Dr Ifeanyi Okowa has urged youths and support groups of the party to shun hate speech and ensure that their utterances were unifying and not divisive ahead of the campaigns for the 2023 general elections. Okowa made the call at the inauguration of the state chapter of the PDP New Generation held on Wednesday, in Asaba. The inauguration with theme "Politics beyond today, securing our future" featured swearing -in of State Executives and Local
Okowa congratulates Azinge on CSAT appointment
Governor of Delta, and Vice-Presidential Candidate of Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), has congratulated Prof. Epiphany Azinge on his appointment as President of Commonwealth Secretariat Arbitral Tribunal, sitting in London. In a statement by his Chief Press Secretary, Mr Olisa Ifeajika, in Asaba, Okowa said that Azinge’s appointment was well-deserved, considering his antecedents as a distinguished academic and quintessential legal luminary. He urged Azinge to bring his wealth of experience to bear on his new job, and lauded him for his achievements as an eminent "learned gentleman" Okowa expressed confidence
We’re grateful for peace, unity in Delta – Okowa
Delta Governor and Vice-Presidential Candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), says the state has achieved a lot in peace and unity since it was created 31 years ago. He said this at the interdenominational thanksgiving service to mark the 31st anniversary of the state's creation at the Government House Chapel, Asaba on Saturday that the state had passed through tough times, but had pulled through and became stronger and prosperous because God had been with it. Represented by the Deputy Governor, Mr Kingsley Otuaro, the
Food Sufficiency: Okowa calls for more investment in agriculture
Governor Ifeanyi Okowa of Delta has called for more investments in agricultural development to curb rising food insufficiency in Nigeria. He said that oil palm production was one area that wealthy Deltans and Nigerians could invest in to create job opportunities and economic development of the people. Okowa, who is Vice-Presidential Candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), made the call on Friday, after inspecting Oil Palm Plantation and Refinery under construction at Akwukwu-Igbo, Oshimili North Local Government Area of the State. The project which is a
Okowa deplores delay in Leisure Park, Film Village completion
Delta Governor, Sen (Dr) Ifeanyi Okowa, on Friday deplored the delay in the completion of Leisure Park and Film Village projects being constructed by the state government in Asaba, saying it was unacceptable. He directed the contractor to ensure that all outstanding work was completed for the inauguration of the projects at the end of October, and assured that every necessary provision would be made to meet the deadline. Okowa stated this while speaking with newsmen shortly after inspecting the projects, and announced that the facilities
Pray for unity, recovery of Nigeria, Okowa urges Christians
Governor Ifeanyi Okowa and Vice-Presidential Candidate of Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has urged Christians to pray for "recovery" and unity of the country, and not allow political intrigues to pollute the Church and divide it. Okowa made the call on Friday when he received leaders of South-South Zone of Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN) led by Archbishop Israel Ege at Government House, Asaba. He said that the time had come for Christians to go on their kneels and seek divine direction in the choice of the
D-CARES mitigating economic impact of pandemic, says Okowa
Delta Governor and Vice-Presidential candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party PDP, Sen. (Dr) Ifeanyi Okowa on Friday said the state's COVID-19 Action Recovery and Economic Stimulus (D-CARES) Programme was to mitigate the adverse economic impact of the pandemic, particularly on the poor and vulnerable. Okowa disclosed this at the official flag-off of the implementation of activities under Result Areas 1 and 2 of the Delta COVID-19 Action Recovery and Economic Stimulus (D-CARES) Programme held at the Events Centre, Asaba. He said that the D-CARES programme is
Delta to set up environmental sanitation taskforce
Delta government on Thursday approved the setting up of environmental sanitation taskforce to enhance the cleanliness of the State. This was part of the decisions reached at the State Executive Council meeting presided over by the Secretary to State Government, Chief Patrick Ukah at Government House, Asaba. In a post Exco briefing, the Commissioner for Information, Mr Charles Aniagwu said Exco directed the Ministry of Justice to harmonize all existing laws on environmental sanitation. "We examined quite a number of issues bordering on the development of our
