ABUJA/Nigeria: The Nigerian Institute of Public Relations (NIPR) has announced Mr. Charles Aniagwu as the recipient of the Distinguished Spokesperson Gold Award – Public Sector (State) Award. This prestigious award recognizes Mr. Aniagwu’s exceptional work and adherence to the highest standards of the profession. In a letter addressed to Mr. Aniagwu, Segun Mcmedal, Chairman of the Planning Committee for the National Spokespersons Awards, expressed excitement over his selection, citing his outstanding eloquence, integrity, and effectiveness in his role as a spokesperson. As part of the recognition, Mr. Aniagwu is to receive the Award in a presentation ceremony holding at the…
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Delta State Information Commissioner, Dr. Ifeanyi Michael Osuoza, has been officially inducted into the Nigerian Institute of Public Relations (NIPR) on Friday, March 22, 2024. The induction which held virtually was conducted by the President of NIPR, Dr. Ike Neliaku marked a significant milestone in his professional journey as a certified Public Relations Practitioner. The induction thus welcomed the Commissioner along with 219 others, making a total of 220 applicants, into the prestigious institute. Dr. Neliaku while administering the oath on the inductees, spoke glowingly of the significance of the newly acquired certification for the practice of Public Relations in…
As Deltans continue to grope in the dark, resulting from epileptic power supply, Delta State Government said it is putting action plan in place to take over power supply should the Benin Electricity Distribution Company (BEDC) and GENCOS fail to meet the Federal Government’s March 31 ultimatum. In addition to the debt burden, BEDC, other DISCOS and GENCOS have been given a marching order to comply with the recently enacted Power Act effective March 31, 2024. “The four state governments which BEDC is servicing, is looking to take over their share of the DISCO as the timing to get a…
By Ikechukwu Chukwudi Stakeholders in the power sector have sounded a note of caution over poor project execution by the Rural Electrification Agency (REA). Speaking at an interactive/familiarisation meeting with stakeholders of the power industry, the Executive Director of, the Rural Electrification Fund (REF) in the REA, Hon Engr Doris Uboh MNSE, gave the notice while asserting the need for stakeholders and contractors to only take on projects that were within their capacity and scope of expertise. Hon Uboh, a former member of the House Of Representatives also expressed her willingness to collaborate with local stakeholders, stating that external applications…
Deputy Speaker of Delta State House of Assembly and House Committee Chairman on Legislative Compliance, Rt Hon (Barrister) Arthur Akpowowo, has assured citizens of the state that his committee will ensure that violators of the Delta State Livestock, Rearing and Marketing Regulation Law 2021, which prohibited open grazing are apprehended and prosecuted in Courts of competent jurisdictions. He gave the assurance on Wednesday in Asaba, while speaking as guest of Orientation Panorama, the Peoples program on Voice of Delta 97.9 FM, and Melody 88.6 FM Warri, hosted by the Head of State Orientation Bureau, Dr Fred Latimore Oghenesivbe and anchored…
Executive Assistant on Communications to Delta State Governor, and Head of State Orientation Bureau, DSOB, Dr Fred Latimore Oghenesivbe, has described the Police Public Relations Officer in the State, Superintendent of Police, SP Bright Edafe as a patriotic officer who over the years demonstrated inestimable competence and professional integrity in the discharge of his assigned responsibilities. He gave the commendation in a congratulatory message to the State Police Command Mouthpiece on the occasion of his decoration with the rank of Superintendent of Police by the State Commissioner of Police, CP Olufemi Abaniwonda. Oghenesivbe noted that SP Dafe has effectively and…
The All Progressives Congress (APC), Delta State, heartily congratulates Dr. Dennis Burutu Otuaro, on his well deserved appointment, as Administrator on the Presidential Amnesty Programme, by His Excellency, President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, GCFR. Your appointment is most timely and gracious, it would provide the desired impetus and momentum for the programme. And, as well galvanize the youths of the Niger Delta to greater heights and aspirations. Your choice for the office is premised on your strong scholarly background and experience, which you had deployed in similar positions, where you distinguished yourself as efficient, capable and hardworking. The state chapter of…
Delta State Governor, Rt. Hon. Sheriff Oborevwori, Thursday, cautioned traditional rulers in the state against shielding suspects involved in the killing of four military officers and thirteen soldiers in Okuama community, Ughelli South Local Government Area of the state. Governor Oborevwori gave the warning when he addressed traditional rulers, on the unfortunate incident at the State Traditional Rulers’ Council Secretariat in Asaba. The Governor who said that the act was alien to the state, described it as barbaric, inhumane and unacceptable and vowed that those who committed the evil act must be made to face the full wrath of the…
The Chief Executive Officer of Delta State Orientation Bureau, DSOB, Barrister Latimore Oghenesivbe, has said that the state governor, Hon Sheriff Oborevwori remained committed to repositioning the health sector for quality service delivery as encapsulated in his MORE agenda. He made the assertion on Wednesday in Asaba, the state capital, when the functioning Executive Director of Delta State Primary Health Care Development Agency, DSPHCDA, Dr Paul Yinkore, State World Health Organisation, WHO, and UNited Nation Children’s Funds, UNICEF partners, paid him advocacy visit in his office. Oghenesivbe said under Realistic Reforms in the governor’s MORE agenda, much has been done…
Following the heinous murder of four army officers and twelve soldiers at Okuama community in Ughelli South LGA of Delta State, the military has been urged to shift their focus to Bayelsa Government House as it intensified its operations to apprehend the prime suspect, Endurance Okodeh, also known as Amangbein, and his accomplices. The Urhobo Renaissance Assembly made this call in a letter addressed to LT. General Taoheed Lagbaja, Chief of Army Staff, signed by it’s President, Austin Esiri. The tragic incident, which occurred on Thursday, 14th March 2024, has left a deep scar on the Nigerian Army and the…