NSF: Delta will maintain dominance in sports – Okowa
Delta Governor and Vice-Presidential candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) Sen. (Dr) Ifeanyi Okowa has said that the state was prepared to host and win the most memorable competition in the annals of the National Sports Festival to maintain its sports dominance in the country. Okowa gave the assurance on Wednesday, in his remarks at the Unveiling of the National Sports Festival Logo and Mascot, held at the Unity Hall, Government House, Asaba. He said hosting the festival tagged "Delta 2022" with theme "Uniting Nigeria,
Delta to complete 24-km Isoko ring road December
Delta Governor, Sen. (Dr) Ifeanyi Okowa, has said that the 24-kilometre Isoko Ring Road project running from Ellu, Ovrode, Ofagbe, Orie, Okpe-Isoko, Uro to Ada-Irri traversing Isoko North and Isoko South Local Government Areas would be completed in December, 2022. Okowa disclosed this to newsmen shortly after inspecting construction works at the bridge linking Ellu and Ofagbe on the road. The governor, who was conducted at the site by the Commissioner for Works (Highways and Urban Roads), Mr Noel Omodon, said that work on the entire
Delta releases White Paper on Ozoro-Oleh crisis, compensates victims
Delta State Government on Tuesday said it had released the White Paper on the resolution of the communal crisis between Ozoro and Oleh communities in Isoko North and Isoko South Local Government Areas of the state, with approval to compensate families of victims. The State Governor, Sen. (Dr) Ifeanyi Okowa, disclosed this while fielding questions from newsmen shortly after inspecting ongoing projects at the Delta State University of Science and Technology, Ozoro. He said the State Executive Council had approved the White Paper on the crisis
Missing Certificate: I made second best result in 1976 – Okowa
Governor Ifeanyi Okowa of Delta and Vice-Presidential Candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) on Tuesday debunked reports that he had no West Africa School Certificate (WASC) certificate, saying he made the second best result in his set in the country in 1976. He said that the issue around the certificate was deliberate wrong perception and unnecessary politics, and explained that virtually all universities in the country offered him admission based on his outstanding performance in WASC and Higher School Certificate (HSC) examination. Okowa made this
Judicial independence, guarantee for rule of law – Okowa
Delta Governor and Vice-Presidential Candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Sen. (Dr) Ifeanyi Okowa, has said that there cannot be effective rule of law in Nigeria without financial autonomy and independence of the judiciary. Okowa stated this on Monday in his keynote address at the Nigeria Bar Association (NBA) - Section on Legal Practice (SLP) 2022 Annual Conference in Asaba. He said at the conference with “Legal Practice in Nigeria: Our Reality, Our Future" as the theme, that the NBA leadership deserved commendations for its continued fight for
2023: Atiku-Okowa presidency will truly rescue Nigeria – Aniagwu
Nigerians have been assured that the Alhaji Atiku Abubakar-Ifeanyi Okowa presidential ticket of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in the 2023 elections will truly rescue Nigeria with a pragmatic approach to the mission. Delta State Commissioner for Information, Mr Charles Aniagwu gave the assurance on Friday while speaking on a live television programme "Focus Today" on African Independent Television (AIT). He said that PDP Federal Government would leverage on the acknowledged experience and capacity of its flag-bearer in redeeming the country, especially in addressing the dwindling
Okowa mourns Ika South PDP Chairman, Jude Onyia
Governor Ifeanyi Okowa of Delta and Vice-Presidential candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), has condoled with the family of the late Chairman of Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in Ika South Local Government Area, Mr Jude Onyia. The late Onyia, who hailed from Ekuku-Agbor, died on Thursday In a condolence message by his Chief Press Secretary, Mr Olisa Ifeajika, in Asaba, on Friday, Okowa commiserated with the people of Ika South and Ekuku-Agbor community in particular, over the demise of the politician and community leader. He said that the passing of the PDP
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
