Governor Ifeanyi Okowa of Delta on Tuesday said the state government was ready to provide 10 million dollars counterpart fund for prospective investors towards the construction of Kwale Industrial Park in the state. He made this known at Kwale Industrial Park Road Show in Shenyang, China. At the event which was attended by Chinese Government officials and potential investors, Okowa outlined the vision of the state government for an aggressive industrialization agenda. Explaining the initiative, he said “I am here personally and along with key members of the state executive council and legislators as a sign and demonstration of our…
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BY SAM DUVWODE Delta State Governor, Senator (Dr.) Ifeanyi Okowa, has warned that his administration will not tolerate any illegal traditional stool in any part of the State. He advised that any community that wants a king must follow due process, which includes selection by its people. Governor Okowa, gave the warning yesterday during the official presentation of Staff of Office to His Royal Majesty, Obi Ifechukwude Okonjo 11, the Obi of Ogwashi-Uku Kingdom in Aniocha South Local Government Area, Delta State. The governor who was represented by his Deputy, Barr. Kingsley Otuaro, noted that, the presentation of staff of…
The Nigeria Union of Journalists, NUJ, Delta Stare Council, has set up a 17-man committee to organize the 2019 Press Week for the council. A statement endorsed by the Chairman of the Council, Comrade Michael Ikeogwu, said the Regional Editor of the Vanguard Newspapers , Pastor Emma Amaize, is the chairman of the committee. The members include Comrades Kingsley Azuh, Lucky Omokri, Festus Ahon, Francis Nwabiani, Emmanuel Ekebe, Nkem Nwaeke, Joy Mordi, Felix Ekwu, Okies Veeky and Paul Osuyi. Other members are Andrew Ohwobetehe, Sonia Unobunjo, Anthonia Mowah, Florence Nwabuowun and Nneka Ozegbe while Comrade Churchill Oyowe, the Secretary of…
Delta State-born Ese Oghale Ejakpovi has bagged 1st class in Accountancy at Afe Babalola University (ABUAD), Ado Ekiti. At the 10th Founder’s Day and 7th convocation ceremonies of the university held on Monday, Ejakpovi, daughter of renowned politician, Dr. (Pharm.) Nelson Ejakpovi clinched 1st class in Accountancy. Miss Ejakpovi attributed the feat to hard work and strong belief in God and thanked her parents for encouraging her to bring out her best. “I am happy that I got first class; our days of sleepless nights reading were not in vain and I thank God for his benevolence; I am also…
Delta Governor, Senator (Dr) Ifeanyi Okowa, has congratulated his predecessor, Dr Emmanuel Uduaghan, as he turns 65 years on Tuesday, Oct. 22, 2019. He described the former Governor as “an elder statesman and leader of inestimable value” whose contributions to the growth and development of the state remained outstanding. In a statement by his Chief Press Secretary, Mr Olisa Ifeajika, on Monday in Asaba, Okowa lauded the former governor for his towering achievements in socio-political spheres and prayed that God Almighty would continue to bless him with good health and long life. He urged him to continue to avail the…
The State Publicity Secretary, Delta State Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, Comrade Ifeanyi Michael Osuoza, has bagged his Ph.D degree from the Ambrose Alli University, Ekpoma, Edo state. Dr. Osuoza, popularly known everywhere by his nickname, ‘Agenda’, received his Ph.D scroll and the Certificate of intellectual excellence, in the field of Strategic Studies, with specialization in the areas of Deterrence, Warfare and Terrorism, having distinguished himself with admirable scholarly impetus and sagacity. Osuoza, who had already completed his BA and Msc degrees in the same University, stepped out in style, robed in the distinctive colours of the University’s Doctoral Academic Gown,…
Delta State Governor, Senator (Dr) Ifeanyi Okowa has assured that his administration was committed to the provision of peaceful environment for investors in the state. Governor Okowa gave the assurance on Friday during the commissioning of legacy projects executed by Platform Petroleum Limited/Newcross Petroleum Limited (JV) operators of the Egbaoma Marginal Field in Umutu, Ukwuani Local Government Area of the state. Among the projects commissioned by the governor are steel bridge across River Ethiope at Adonishaka, block of 10 flats at Ogbeuzu-Uno community, ICT building at Akoku-Uno, Okpala-Uku Palace at Umueziogoli and 6 classroom block at Igili Grammar School Umutu.…
By ABEL JOHNGOLD ORHERUATA Madam, you are a known Woman of Steel and distinction imbued with a rare combination of amazing, intellectual erudition and fearless spirit that abhors unpatriotic conducts. You have earned your place as a respected and loved person. As you are known, “with clarity to all, and malice to none”, may God Almighty guide you with the signature uprightness for which you are known for. I acknowledge with a deep sense of fulfilment your doggedness in the struggle for a better society. I am proud of you Madam. Madam, you are a pride to Oko-Anala, Oshimili South,…
BY SAM DUVWODE Nigerians irrespective of tribe, religion and political affiliation have been told to see themselves as the cure to the socio-economic, political, security and infrastructural challenges bedevilling the country. The Delta State Deputy Governor, Barr. Kingsley Otuaro gave the advice at Potters’ House Church Warri, during a thanksgiving service held in honour of Barr. Ama Etuwewe who was recently elevated to the position of a Senior Advocate of Nigeria, SAN, in the legal profession. Barr. Otuaro noted that, Nigeria is going through a mirage of problems because nobody has taken it as a point of duty to be…
The University of Port Harcourt (UNIPORT) Alumni Association, Delta State Chapter is set for its 2019 Alumni Inauguration/Presentation of Awards. Speaking to newsmen, the Chapter president, Mr. Samson Akpibere, stated that the events has been scheduled to hold on Saturday, November 2, 2019. And the Venue is Chief. James O. Ibori Event Hall, Nigeria Labour Congress ( NLC), along NTA Road, Asaba. According to Mr. Akpibere, the UNIPORT Alumni 2019 program will feature presentation of Awards to distinguished Alumni and other individuals with records of Meritorious and outstanding services to Humanity He cordially invites all members of the University community…