Okowa congratulates Tambuwal at 56
Delta Governor, Sen. (Dr) Ifeanyi Okowa, has congratulated his Sokoto State counterpart, Alhaji Aminu Tambuwal, as he turned 56. In a statement by his Chief Press Secretary, Mr Olisa Ifeajika, in Asaba, Okowa said that Tamuwal, former Speaker of House of Representatives, had deployed his abundant experience in the development of Sokoto State, especially in the education and road transport sectors. He commended the governor, who is Chairman of Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) Governors' Forum, for his outstanding accomplishments and contributions to the enviable growth and cohesion
Late Ogeh, intelligent professional – Okowa
Delta Governor, Senator Dr Ifeanyi Okowa, on Saturday extolled the virtues of the late former Commissioner for Housing in the state, Mr Joseph Ogeh, saying he was an intelligent professional. He said at the funeral service of the renowned architect at Oghara-Iyede, Isoko North Local Government Area of the state that Ogeh's contributions to the growth and development of Delta were remarkable. Okowa stated that the deceased was a great man whose death was a great loss to Isoko people, Delta and Nigeria, adding that he
Delta to complete ongoing projects in 2022
The Delta State Government says its 2022 budget of N479 billion was aimed at completing all ongoing projects across the state. State Commissioner for Information, Mr Charles Aniagwu who stated this on ChannelsTV live programme monitored in Asaba, on Monday, said the Okowa administration would take advantage of the 2022 budget, being the last full year budget, to complete major ongoing projects across the state. According to him, road construction, building of schools, hospitals, job creation among other things were top priority in the 2022 budget. "In
Okowa mourns Olubadan of Ibadan
Delta Governor, Sen. (Dr.) Ifeanyi Okowa, has commiserated with Governor Seyi Makinde, the Government and people of Oyo State over the passing of the Olubadan of Ibadanland, Oba Saliu Adetunji. Adetunji reportedly died on Sunday at the University College Hospital, Ibadan, after a brief illness, at 93. In a statement by his Chief Press Secretary, Mr Olisa Ifeajika, in Asaba, the governor noted that the late nonagenarian monarch, was a courageous leader and one committed to the development of his kingdom and beyond. He said "On behalf
2022: Okowa assures Deltans of better days
Delta Governor, Senator (Dr) Ifeanyi Okowa, on Saturday assured people of the state of greater dividends of democracy in 2022, with a call for more prayers and support. He made the call in his New Year Message to the people, and expressed gratitude to God for seeing Deltans through 2021 and into 2022, remarking that last year was a very challenging period for the state, its people, the nation and the international community. In the message contained in a statement by his Chief Press Secretary, Mr
