Okowa calls for more revenue to fund Nigeria’s educational system
Delta Governor, Senator Ifeanyi Okowa, on Monday, said Nigeria needs to expand the frontiers of its revenue generation to enable the country mitigate the funding challenges inhibiting its educational development. Okowa disclosed this in an interview with journalists shortly after inspecting facilities at the Faculties of Engineering and Environmental Sciences at the Owa-Alero Campus of the University of Delta (UNIDEL), Agbor. He stated that there was no doubt that the nation need to invest more funds in education in terms of infrastructure, human resource, equipment that
Unemployment: Skills acquisition way to go, Ayu tells FG, states
National Chairman of Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Senator Iyorchia Ayu, has urged Federal and States Governments to resuscitate technical colleges as panacea to rising unemployment in the country. Ayu made the call in Asaba after joining Governor Ifeanyi Okowa on an inspecting visit to Government Model Technical College, Asaba built by Delta State Government, and urged governments at both levels to take a cue from Okowa. According to him, Okowa did not only revamp six existing technical colleges in the state, but building additional 10 to
Place premium on welfare of ordinary Nigerians, Ayu urges politicians
The National Chairman of Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Dr. Iyorchia Ayu, on Friday, urged politicians to place high premium on the welfare of citizens, especially the ordinary Nigerians. Ayu gave the advice at an empowerment programme organised for people in Aniocha/Oshimili Federal Constituency by the Minority Leader and member, representing the constituency in the House of Representatives, Chief Ndudi Elumelu, in Asaba. According to him, politicians should not forget the ordinary people because without them and the support of the people, they cannot be anything as
Okowa committed to urbanising Delta communities – Omodon
Governor Ifeanyi Okowa of Delta has been commended for his drive to urbanise rural communities in the state through massive road and drainage construction. State Commissioner for Works (Highways and Urban) Mr. Noel Omodon gave the commendation while speaking to newsmen recently in his office in Asaba. He said that across the nooks and crannies of the state construction work was ongoing geared towards opening up places that were hitherto unreachable. He stressed that the state government’s bridge projects were progressing very well adding that most of
Okowa committed, dedicated democrat – Ayu
National Chairman of Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Senator Iyorchia Ayu, has lauded Governor Ifeanyi Okowa of Delta for his commitment to the welfare of his people, describing him as a dedicated democrat. Ayu spoke on Friday in Asaba at the inauguration of Ralph Uwechue Road and Storm Drainage projects executed by the Delta State Government. Ayu, who was accompanied by members of the National Working Committee and Board of Trustees of the party, said only a committed democrat of the PDP family could be as concerned
Delta to terminate Mosogar electricity contract
Delta State Governor, Senator (Dr) Ifeanyi Okowa, has said that the state government may terminate the contract of electricity supply project in Mosogar, Ethiope West Local Government Area over contractor's non-performance. Okowa gave the hint on Friday, at the final passage rites of the Ovie of Mosogar, Samson Okirhiobo Imoyin-Omene, Udurhie I, at the Palace Ground in Mosogar. He expressed dissatisfaction with the performance of the contract, saying that he was disturbed to hear that the project had continued to suffer unnecessary delay on account of
Delta Agro-Industrial Park ready Nov
Governor Ifeanyi Okowa of Delta on Thursday, said the Agro-Industrial Park being executed by his administration at Aboh-Ogwashi, Aniocha South Local Government Area, would be ready for inauguration in November, 2022. Speaking with journalists shortly after inspecting ongoing works at the park, the governor, who said that the contracting firm had assured on the completion of the project, explained that the project was necessary to enhance development of the state's agro potential. He said that basic infrastructure were being put in place at the park to
Delta Govt Approves Over 30Km Of Road Projects
As part of measures aimed at urbanising some communities in the three senatorial districts in Delta State, the State Executive Council, presided over by Governor Ifeanyi Okowa, today, approved the construction and rehabilitation of more than 30 kilometres of road projects. The Commissioner for Information, Mr. Charles Aniagwu who briefed journalists shortly after Exco meeting, listed some of the road projects to include 2.05km Kokodiagbene Road in Warri South West; 10.85km Ute-Okpu/Ute-Enugu Road in Ika North East and 1.5km Ovie Palace Road in Mosogar, Ethiope
2023: Delta PDP rules out imposition of candidates
Members of the Peoples Democratic Party in Delta State have been assured of a free contest and level playing ground for all aspirants in the 2023 general election. Commissioner for Information in the state, Charles Aniagwu disclosed this at a news conference in Asaba as part of the resolutions reached at the stakeholders meeting on Tuesday in Asaba. Aniagwu disclosed that Governor Ifeanyi Okowa and the State Party Chairman, Olorogun Kingsley Esiso urged contestants to continue to ensure they play by rules and avoid acts tantamount
University Fees Crisis: Okowa’s intervention restores peace
Governor Ifeanyi Okowa of Delta on Friday said he had intervened in the school fees controversy at Delta State University, Abraka, with directive to the management of the university to liase with students' union to bring down the fees to acceptable levels. Okowa disclosed this after inspection of ongoing works at the University of Delta, Agbor, and the Trauma Centre, Agbor. Okowa explained that the state government didn't fix school fees for its institutions, but had to intervene in the crisis because of the current hardship