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Governor Ifeanyi Okowa of Delta has commended Mr Ejiro Otarigho, driver of the petroleum truck that exploded at Agbarho, Ughelli North Local Government Area, on Saturday, for his uncommon heroism that averted a major disaster. In a statement by his Chief Press Secretary, Mr Olisa Ifeajika, Okowa said that the bravery and patriotism-propelled risk taken by Agbarho-born driver saved what may have resulted in collosal loss of lives and property. He expressed deep appreciation to Otarigho for the discretion he applied in steering the already burning

As Nigerians celebrate democracy day on June 12, Delta State Commissioner for Information, Mr Charles Aniagwu has called on the people to de-emphasize ethnicity, religion and other primordial sentiments as they elect a new set of leaders for the country in the 2023 general elections. Aniagwu who was x-raying the impact of dividends of democracy on citizens said the political class have not been able to give strength to the spirit of June 12. Speaking on Channels TV "News Across Nigeria", on Monday, Aniagwu opined that

Governor Ifeanyi Okowa of Delta has congratulated former Head of State, General Abdulsalami Abubakar (retd), on his 80th birthday. Okowa, in a statement by his Chief Press Secretary, Mr Olisa Ifeajika, in Asaba, said Nigeria benefited immensely from Abubakar's leadership as he returned the country to democratic rule when he organised the general elections that birthed the fledgling process in 1999. He commended Abubakar for his consistency in the pursuit of peace and credibility of the electoral process in the country. Okowa also lauded the former head

Delta Governor, Senator (Dr) Ifeanyi Okowa, has called on people in authority to use their positions to make the lives of the people they lead better. Okowa made the call on Sunday at a Thanksgiving Service for the 3rd anniversary of the 7th Assembly of Delta House of Assembly held at Living Faith Church, Asaba. He said that God allowed people to be in positions of authority to add value to the lives of others in the society. "I am glad to be with us as Delta

The Asaba airport on Tuesday said it was targeting improved services and international flight operations with the successful verification of the Instrument Landing System (ILS) at the airport. Managing Director of the Asaba Airport Company, Christophe Penninck disclosed this in Asaba while addressing journalists during the verification of the ILS at the airport. He said that with the successful verification of the calibration of the ILS, airlines would be able to land at the airport at deteriorated weather conditions up to 800 meters. The Asaba airport boss

Delta Government on Tuesday said Governor Ifeanyi Okowa had since assuming office seven years ago justified the confidence of people of the state in him. At a news conference in Asaba, the Commissioner for Information, Mr Charles Aniagwu, said that the gôvernor had performed superlatively that no amount of propaganda and malicious media onslaught would dampen his spirit or blur the vision. He stated that the gôvernor would continue to deliver on the mandate freely given to him by the people of the state. Aniagwu who was

Chief Press Secretary to Governor Ifeanyi Okowa of Delta, Mr Olisa Ifeajika, has said that the governor has all it takes to be president of Nigeria. Ifeajika stated this while reacting to remarks on Okowa by analysts in an AriseTv programme on Monday, on the strengths and weaknesses some members of Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) being tipped as Vice Presidential candidate for the party presidential candidate who emerged on Saturday night, Alhaji Atiku Abubakar. Addressing journalists at Government House Asaba, the governor’s spokesman said the comments

Delta Governor, Sen. (Dr.) Ifeanyi Okowa, has called for strengtening of unity among Deltans for greater development of the state and its people. Okowa made the call on Monday, in Asaba, at the Thanksgiving and Praise Day to mark the 7th anniversary of his administration. He thanked God for His faithfulness to his administration and the people of Delta even when things were gloomy and difficult in the first two years of his administration. He said, "I want to truly appreciate all of you for coming today

Delta Governor, Sen. (Dr.) Ifeanyi Okowa, on Monday urged banks and other financial institutions to de-emphasise profit and partner more with the people for improved socio-economic development in the country. Okowa made the call while inaugurating a branch of Premium Trust Bank in Asaba. He expressed gladness with the establishment of bank in the State and commended the Chief Executive Officer, Mr Emmanuel Emefiene, for the great feat. "I am glad to see what I see here today. It is beautiful and I thank God for that.

Delta Governor, Sen. (Dr.) Ifeanyi Okowa, has felicitated with former Vice President Alhaji Atiku Abubakar over his victory at Saturday's Peoples Democratic Party (PDP)'s Special National Convention held in Abuja. In a statement by his Chief Press Secretary, Olisa Ifeajika, the Governor expressed confidence in Abubakar's capability to provide needed leadership that would lead the party to accomplish its "Rescue Nigeria" agenda beginning from 2023. He urged him to, as the face of the PDP in 2023 general elections, bring his political and socio-economic wherewithal to