Okowa hails Obaseki at 65
Delta Governor and Vice-Presidential Candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Sen. (Dr) Ifeanyi Okowa, has congratulated his Edo counterpart, Mr Godwin Obaseki, on his 65th birth anniversary. The governor, in a statement by his Chief Press Secretary, Mr Olisa Ifeajika, in Asaba, said that Obaseki deserved to be celebrated on this occasion for his dependability and outstanding accomplishments in Edo. He lauded Obaseki for his ingenuity and untiring effort which he had brought to bear in stimulating governance in his state. Okowa said that the Edo governor had continued to demonstrate patriotism and unrelenting
Okowa congratulates Nkem Okwuofu at 72
Governor Ifeanyi Okowa of Delta has congratulated Chairman, Delta State Civil Service Commission, Dame Nkem Okwuofu, on her 72nd birth anniversary. He extolled the renowned nurse and astute politician and chieftain of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) for her unalloyed dedication and loyalty, which she had continued to exemplify in her commitment to the unity and growth of the state. In a statement by Mr Olisa Ifeajika, his Chief Press Secretary, in Asaba, the governor commended Okwuofu for her roles in the state, and expressed happiness
You’ve poor knowledge of governance, Okowa tells APC
Delta Governor and Vice-Presidential Candidate of Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Sen. (Dr) Ifeanyi Okowa, said All Progressives Congress (APC) in the state criticised everything his administration did because it had poor understanding of governance. Addressing journalists shortly after inspecting ongoing projects at Dennis Osadebey University, Asaba on Friday, the governor said that the main opposition in the state was being mischievous in its criticisms due to ignorance. The projects inspected included the Administrative Building, Vice Chancellor's lodge, Faculty of Environmental Studies, Faculty of Agriculture, lecture auditoriums
2023: Atiku-Okowa ticket, pathway for new Nigeria – Okowa
Governor of Delta and Vice-Presidential Candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Sen. (Dr) Ifeanyi Okowa, has said that the Atiku-Okowa ticket for the presidency of the country, would give Nigerians victory over insensitive and careless administration, and renewed hope for greatness. According to Okowa, who stated this while addressing a mammoth crowd of supporters who thronged the Cenotaph, Asaba, to welcome him on Thursday after his emergence as vice-presidential candidate of the PDP, the ticket of Atiku Abubakar and Ifeanyi Okowa is a ticket
Atiku-Okowa ticket, focused on recovering Nigeria from abyss – Aniagwu
Delta State Commissioner for Information, Mr Charles Aniagwu has said that the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) Presidential Candidate, Alhaji Atiku Abubakar and his running mate, Senator Ifeanyi Okowa for the 2023 general election were focused on recovering Nigeria from the deep mess created by the seven years of rudderless leadership of the All Progressives Congress, APC. He said that the Atiku-Okowa ticket is a ticket for recovery aimed at bringing Nigeria back to winning ways, uniting the country and giving jobs back to the youths. Aniagwu
Okowa congratulates Oborevwori at 59
Delta Governor and Vice-Presidential Candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Sen. (Dr) Ifeanyi Okowa, has congratulated the Speaker of the state's House of Assembly and PDP governorship candidate, Rt. Hon. Sheriff Oborevwori, as he clocks 59. In a statement by his Chief Press Secretary, Mr Olisa Ifeajika, on Sunday, Okowa joined the parliament, Okpe constituents, Delta PDP, friends and family of Oborevwori in celebrating him, the man of destiny. He said that Oborevwori, who is the longest serving Speaker in Delta's parliament, had made invaluable
Aniagwu felicitates Justice Elumeze on Papal Knighthood
Delta State Commissioner for Information, Mr Charles Aniagwu has congratulated President of the Delta State Customary Court of Appeal, Justice Patience Elumeze on her conferment with the prestigious Papal Knight by Pope Francis. Aniagwu in a statement on Saturday said Justice Elumeze deserved the honour in view of her laudable contributions to church and humanity. He said that he wasn't surprised she was honoured because she had continued to be an epitome of justice and a stronger defender of the church. "On behalf of my family, the
Running mate: I didn’t betray south – Okowa
Delta Governor and Vice-Presidential Candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Sen. (Dr) Ifeanyi Okowa, has said that he did not betray southern Nigeria by accepting to be Alhaji Atiku Abubakar's running mate. He said that contrary to claims and remarks in certain quarters, on his emergence as Vice presidential candidate of his party, he belonged to a political party that agreed to throw the presidential ticket open as the best way to rescue the nation. Okowa, who spoke on Arise Television on Friday night, said
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
Atiku has answers to Nigeria’s challenges – Okowa
Delta Governor, Sen. (Dr) Ifeanyi Okowa, has said that Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) Presidential Candidate for the 2023 General Elections, Alhaji Atiku Abubakar, has solutions to the numerous challenges bedevilling the country. Okowa said this on Thursday in his acceptance speech after his nomination as Vice-Presidential Candidate of the PDP at the party’s National Secretariat in Abuja. He said that the solutions to Nigeria's problems as a nation lay in Atiku’s book "My Covenant With Nigeria" and urged party members and all Nigerians to join hands