By: Nelson Agbajor As reactions continue to trail the recent upgrade of more schools in Delta, a group known as ” Forum of Patriotic Deltans” led by Mr. James Okoro Obukowho has faulted a statement credited to the Executive Assistant to the Governor of Delta State on Communications, Dr Fred Latimore Oghenesivbe, Esq who said that the recent Bill sent to the Delta State House of Assembly, for the upgrade of three Institutions of higher learning in the state, was done without tribal or ethnic consideration. While reacting to the above assertions, the “Forum of Patriotic Deltans led by Mr.…
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By: Nelson Agbajor The Urhobo Progress Union, UPU has comiserated with the Executive Governor of Delta State, Dr. Ifeayin Okowa over the death of his father Late Pa. Arthur Okorie Okowa. In a condolence message made available to newsmen in Mosogar by the UPU President General, Chief Joe Omene, described the death of the Governor’s father as a great lose to Delta State. Omene added that Late Pa. Arthur Okorie Okowa was an elder state man, a father to all Deltans in his dealings with different ethics nationality and a good example of humility. ” The Urhobo Nation condole with…
ASABA/Nigeria: Rt. Hon Christopher Ochor Ochor, the Deputy Speaker of the Delta State House of Assembly had called the demise of the Majority Leader, and member representing Isoko North State Constituency, Hon. Tim Owhefere of the State House of Assembly as a big blow to legislative advancement of the state, as he was a strong pillar to the unity, peace and legislative work of the House. In a statement and signed on the death of the former majority Leader, Hon Tim Kome Owhefere, Ksc, Esq, he said his demise is a big blow to legislative advancement of the state, as he…
The Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ), Delta State Council has condoled with the Delta State Governor, Senator Ifeanyi Okowa on the demise of his beloved father, Sir Arthur Okorie Okowa. The Union described the octogenarian community leader as a thorough-bred professional teacher who was able to bring up successful children by inculcating sound moral values in them, especially the number one citizen of the state who happens to be his son. In a Statement signed by the Chairman, Comrade Michael Ikeogwu and the Secretary, Comrade Patrick Ochei respectively, the Union prayed to God to grant the 88 years old Pa…
Chairman of the Delta State Civil Service Commission, Dame Nkem Okwuofu, has expressed shock and sadness over the sudden passing of Hon. Tim Kome Owhefere, the Majority Leader of the Delta State House of Assembly, on Wednesday, January 27, at the Federal Medical Centre, Asaba, after a brief illness. He was 57. Her commiseration was contained in a condolence message personally signed by Dame Okwuofu herself, in which she bemoaned the fact that Hon. Tim Owhefere was still very young at 57 and his demise had come at a time when his vast experience as a ranking legislator in the…
Chairman of the Delta State Civil Service Commission, Dame Nkem Okwuofu, has expressed deep grief and sadness over the sudden demise of Pa. Arthur Okowa, father of the Delta State Governor, Senator Ifeanyi Okowa, on Thursday, January 28, at the Federal Medical Centre, Asaba. Dame Okwuofu, who conveyed her sorrow in a condolence message to the Delta State Governor, described Pa. Okowa as a father figure who not only groomed and guided her like his own daughter, but was a solid pillar of comfort and succour, who impacted positively on his children, his peers and his community. “Pa. Arthur Okowa…
Delta Governor, Senator (Dr). Ifeanyi Okowa, has expressed shock and sadness over the sudden demise of the Majority Leader of the State House of Assembly, Mr Tim Owhefere. Owhefere passed on Wednesday night after a brief illness at the Federal Medical Centre, Asaba, at 57. In a statement by his Chief Press Secretary, Mr Olisa Ifeajika, on Thursday in Asaba, the governor described Owhefere, who until his demise, represented Isoko North constituency, as a committed, hardworking, patriotic and thorough-bred lawmaker” who served the state and his constituents diligently. He said that the deceased lawmaker would be long remembered for his…
The Deputy President of the Senate, Senator Ovie Omo-Agege is elated at the choice of Gen. Leo Irabor as the new Chief of Defence Staff (CDS). It would be recalled that President Muhammadu Buhari had on Tuesday approved the appointment of Irabor as the new CDS, alongside other service chiefs. The General who hails from Ika South Local Government Area of Delta State, was until his appointment the Chief of Defence, Training and Operations (CDTOP) at the Defence Headquarters. He was formerly the Theatre Commander of ‘Operation Lafiya Dole’, North-East Nigeria as well as Force Commander Multinational Joint Task Force…
By Patrick Ochei The family of late music legend and highlife crooner, Chief Emeka Morocco Maduka has fixed his burial dates from April 6th – 8th, 2021. The children of the deceased musician, Igwe Ugochukwu Maduka and Mr. Chukwuemeka Maduka made this announcement when the UK based Global Friends Africa-Euro Hospitality Association paid a condolence visit to the family at their family house in Awka, Anambra State. Delivering a condolence message on behalf of the President of the group, Mr. Eddie Isebor who could not possibly come from UK, Mr. Sam Asoluka, publisher of a UK based Ambassador Magazine implored…
Delta Government on Wednesday said its decision to upgrade three tertiary institutions to universities was to eliminate wasteful expenditure and expand admission spaces for Deltans seeking university education. Governor Ifeanyi Okowa had on Tuesday sent a Bill to the State House of Assembly to approve the upgrade of institutions. The Bill seeks the upgrade of College of Education, Agbor to Delta State University of Education, Agbor; Delta State Polytechnic, Ozoro to Delta State University of Science and Technology, Ozoro and Delta State University, Anwai Campus to Delta State University of Science and Agriculture, Anwai-Asaba. The Commissioner for Higher Education, Professor…