From Bulou Kosin Members of Nigerian Society of Engineers (NSE), Warri branch, will, Saturday, November 23, converge in Wellington Hotel, Effurun-Warri to proffer solutions to the challenge of erratic electricity supply in Nigeria and point way to sustainable infrastructure. A statement by Engineers Kingsley Osuala and Caroline Oboba, Chairman and Secretary respectively of the Organizing Committee of the event, noted that Commissioner for Science and Technology, Delta State, Engr Matthew Tshekiri, MNSE, will be the Special Guest of Honour. The occasion will be chaired by Chairman of the Board of Fellows, NSE, Warri branch, Engr. Dr. Benson Evezi Okah-Avae, FNSE,…
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BY ABEL JOHNGOLD Renowned anti – corruption crusader nongovernmental organisation (NGO) Social Development Integrated Centre (SDIC) – Social Action, Nigeria, in collaboration with MacArthur foundation has noted that the Niger Delta region has no reason to be underdeveloped considering the amount of resources as well as number of intervention programmes and agencies devoted to the development of the region. Adding that there was lack of proper planning in the budget process of some states in the region. The SCID made the observations at an all inclusive conference held at the Conference Hall of Top-View Hotels Asaba Delta State on Friday,…
BY ABEL JOHNGOLD ORHERUATA The Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ), Delta State Council, has been advised to learn the habit of inspiring veteran journalists by celebrating them. The Delta State Director General (D-G) of the Warri- Uvwie and Environs Development Agency, Comrade Ovuozuorie Macaulay gave the advice in Asaba when he played host to some members of the Delta NUJ 2019 Press Week Committee led by the State Council Chairman, Comrade Michael Ikeogwu and the Regional Editor of Vanguard Newspapers, Pastor Emma Amaize. While charging journalists to work hard to restore dignity of the profession through positive radical changes that…
Not Able To Commission Delta NUJ Secretariat, My Only Regret – Says Ukah …..Gives Thanks To God, Gov Okowa For Opportunity To Serve By Abel Johngold Orheruata Delta State Commissioner for Information, Ogbueshi Patrick Ukah has disclosed that his only regret as Commissioner for Information in the State was his not able to commission the State Council of the Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ) Secretariat. The honourable Commissioner made the disclosure today, May 15, in Asaba during the second edition of FRONTLINE, the Media Interaction and Participatory Program of the Delta Online Publishers Forum (DOPF). Ukah who noted that the…
Delta State Commissioner for Basic and Secondary Education, Chief Patrick Ukah, has cautioned contractors handling school projects in the state to be up and doing as the state government will no longer tolerate unnecessary delays in the completion of projects The commissioner gave this warning at Emore Grammar School, Oleh, Isoko South Local Government Area, when he led officials of the ministry to inspect the 24 class rooms, laboratories and offices, among others, built by the state government. After inspecting and seeing the number of students in each classroom in the school, Chief Ukah expressed dissatisfaction with the slow pace…
BY ABEL JOHNGOLD ORHERUATA The Deputy Governor of Delta State, Deacon (Barr) Kingsley Burutu Otuaro has noted that the security in the oil rich Niger Delta especially Delta State is very critical to the National economy. Deacon Otuaro who was the Chairman of the University of Ibadan Alumni Association (UIAA), Asaba Chapter, 2019 Distinguished Alumni Public Service Lecture at the Unity Hall, Government House, Asaba, stated that the National Budget was still predicated on proceeds from crude oil exploration. Deacon Otuaro said, “following realisation of the essence of security, the Okowa led administration of the state established peace building instruments…
Pupils of Okotie-Eboh Primary School 1, Sapele, Sapele Local Government Area, are to return to their fully reconstructed block of classrooms soon following the completion of work on the project by the state government The state Commissioner for Basic and Secondary Education, Chief Patrick Ukah, disclosed this when he visited the school to inspect the project. Chief Ukah expressed satisfaction with the job done by the contractor and said that with the completion and furnishing of the block of 10 classrooms, the school is ready for the return of the pupils who were relocated to make the reconstruction work possible.…
FROM GRACE TO GRACE TO GLORY Olorogun Smart Joseph Ofoluwa Esq, Ayanrho of Agbarah kingdom and Otere R’Uvwie of Uvwie kingdom life is an interesting strength revealing amazing testimonies of strive, struggles, rise Born on the sixth of May 1939 to the family of Pa Chief Odeli and Madam Ekakpamre Ofoluwa respectively, she was the fourth wife though , Smart Joseph Ofoluwa was the third son and sixth child, he enjoyed the pleasant compliment of a polygamous family. Chief Odeli Ofoluwa was an interpreter/translator for the colonial masters . In his early life as affirmed by his company of biological…
BY ABEL JOHNGOLD ORHERUATA November 5th, 2019 will remain significant in the life of the people of Onicha-Olona, Aniocha North Local Government Area, Delta State as the new aged monarch, His Royal Majesty, Obi Christopher Uzu Diji, Obi of Onicha-Olona received Staff of Office from the Delta State Government. Presenting the Staff of Office, Senator (Dr.) Ifeanyi Okowa, Governor, Delta State who was represented by his deputy, Barr. Kingsley Otuaro, commended the people for following and respecting the time honoured process of succession to the throne. He however, appealed to the people to accord the royal father the respect and…
BY ABEL JOHNGOLD ORHERUATA The Delta State Head of Service (HoS) Mr. Reginald Bayoko has pledged total support for the Nigerian Institute of Public Relations (NIPR) Delta State Chapter. The HoS made the pledge when he played host to the State Executives led by its State Chairman, Chief Patrick Ukah today in his Office. Mr. Bayoko, who disclosed that he was a long time member of NIPR, commended Chief Ukah for making himself available for service, for the good of humanity. “I love and admire the passion you are putting to serve at all time and how you are pursuing…