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Criminals turned Asaba market into hideout to commit heinous crimes – Okowa

Ihesiulo Grace 10 May 2020 0

Delta state Governor, Ifeanyi Okowa on Sunday said that the Abraka Market in Asaba, before it was demolished, had been turned into a hideout for criminals to perpetrate heinous crimes, warning that the market will not be open for any business transaction. Okowa, who made this known through a

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COVID-19: NMA urges Okowa to domesticate hazard allowances for health workers

Ihesiulo Grace 9 May 2020 0

The Delta state chapter of the Nigeria Medical Association (NMA) has urged Governor Ifeanyi Okowa, to domesticate hazard allowances of health workers to boost their morale in the struggle to combat the coronavirus. NMA Chairman in the state, Dr. Omo Ekenaem, who spoke to journalists in Asaba on Friday, said that the domestication and implementation […]

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Lockdown: Infotech expert urges Okowa to introduce e-learning for pupils

Ihesiulo Grace 6 May 2020 0

Information Technology expert and Managing Director/Chief Executive Officer of Bricz-May International, Engr. Bright Chibuzor, has appealed to Governor Ifeanyi Okowa of Delta State to introduce electronic learning for children in the state. He commended the state government for introducing television learning to children in the state, but noted that this method was not

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Delta to readjust 2020 budget in favour of daily income earners, agric sector – Okowa

Ihesiulo Grace 3 May 2020 0

Governor of Delta state, Ifeanyi Okowa, in a bid to assist daily income earners and further boost the agricultural sector for steady food supply, may soon unveil a new economic blueprint that would drastically reduce poverty and hunger in this era of COVID-19 pandemic. He made the disclosure while speaking as a special guest at […]

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Okowa condoles with Fintiri over mother’s death

Ihesiulo Grace 30 April 2020 0

Delta state Governor, Ifeanyi Okowa, has sent condolences to his Adamawa state counterpart, Umaru Fintiri, on the death of his mother, Hajiya Fatima Badami. Hajiya Badami reportedly died on April 29, at the Federal Medical Centre, Yola, after a protracted illness at the age of 68. Condoling with Fintiri, the government and people of Adamawa […]

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Okowa mourns ex-justice minister, Akinjide

Ihesiulo Grace 22 April 2020 0

Governor Ifeanyi Okowa of Delta state has commiserated with the family, government and people of Oyo state on the passing of former Attorney-General of the Federation and Minister of Justice, Chief Richard Akinjide (SAN). Akinjide, a former minister of justice during late Alhaji Shehu Shagari’s administration passed away on Tuesday at his Ibadan home in […]

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COVID-19: Okowa reaffirms Delta’s commitment to distribute palliatives

Ihesiulo Grace 16 April 2020 0

Delta Governor, Ifeanyi Okowa, has restated the state government’s commitment to providing palliatives to cushion the effects of the COVID-19 lockdown on the vulnerable in the state. The governor disclosed this while speaking to newsmen shortly after inspecting the state’s food bank at Ibusa on Thursday. He said that credible Deltans, including local government

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Why we insist on rejecting Kingsley Esiso as Delta PDP chair, by Sapele Political Leaders

Ihesiulo Grace 16 April 2020 0

There seem to be a rising in the momentum of support for the former chairman of Sapele Local Government, Chief Godwin Atose move to be the next chairman of the Delta State chapter of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) as prominent leaders of the party in the state are lauding his leadership qualities. READ ALSO: […]

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Court convicts 102 violators restriction order in Delta

Ihesiulo Grace 15 April 2020 0

…Protest rocks Sapele over lockdown Following the violation of the stay-at-home order by Delta state Governor, Ifeanyi Okowa, no fewer than 102 violators were on Tuesday convicted by mobile courts sitting in Asaba and Warri, respectively. In Asaba, the mobile courts convicted 72 persons for violating the stay- at -home order as the Presiding Magistrate, […]

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Covid-19: Delta extends lockdown by 2 weeks

Ihesiulo Grace 14 April 2020 0

…Asaba residents decry extension of stay-at-home order Governor of Delta state, Ifeanyi Okowa, on Tuesday, extended the stay-at-home order for another two weeks. He gave the order in a state broadcast aired from Government House, Asaba, on Tuesday morning, pointing out that there is the need to intensify efforts in contacts tracing and ensure that […]

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Delta seals 6 churches, arrest 3 over sit-at-home order violation

Ihesiulo Grace 9 April 2020 0

Following flagrant disregard to the sit-at-home order by the Delta state Governor, Ifeanyi Okowa, over the ravaging coronavirus pandemic, six churches were in the early hours of Thursday sealed in Ughelli South Local Government Area of the state, while three persons found along the Benin Asaba Expressway were arrested by security agents. Confirming this to […]

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COVID-19: Okowa’s spokesman donates sanitizers, others to Illah community

Ihesiulo Grace 1 April 2020 0

Chief Press Secretary to Governor Ifeanyi Okowa of Delta state, Mr. Olisa Ifeajika, has donated hand sanitizers and other items to the people of Illah community in Oshimili North Local Government Area of the state as support in the efforts to check the spread of the coronavirus. Presenting the items on Tuesday at the palace […]

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Okowa calls on wealthy Deltans to support fight against COVID -19

Ihesiulo Grace 1 April 2020 0

Governor Ifeanyi Okowa of Delta state, on Tuesday, urged public-spirited and wealthy Nigerians, especially Deltans, to support the state government in the fight against the COVID-19 pandemic. In a broadcast in Asaba, the governor, who is the chairman of the central committee on managing and containing the coronavirus pandemic in the state, stated that all […]

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Okowa salutes Bola Tinubu at 68

Ihesiulo Grace 28 March 2020 0

Governor Ifeanyi Okowa of Delta on Saturday congratulated former Lagos Governor, Asiwaju Bola Tinubu, as he clocks 68 years on Sunday. Okowa said that Tinubu’s role in the attainment of democracy in the country and promotion of peace and unity as well as his leadership role in the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) must be […]

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Tambuwal lauds Okowa as he inaugurates projects in Delta

Ihesiulo Grace 20 March 2020 0

The Governor of Sokoto state, Aminu Tambuwal has commended Governor Ifeanyi Okowa of Delta state for enhancing the socio-economic life of citizens of the state through his sustained commitment to promoting good governance in the state. Gov. Tambuwal was speaking in Asaba while inaugurating the Mariam Babangida dual carriageway which was constructed by the state […]

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Okowa salutes Obasanjo at 83

Ihesiulo Grace 4 March 2020 0

Delta state Governor, Ifeanyi Okowa, has congratulated former President, Chief Olusegun Obasanjo, as he clocks 83 years on March 5. Gov. Okowa, in a statement by his Chief Press Secretary, Olisa Ifeajika, poured encomiums on the octogenarian for his patriotic and unrelenting service to the nation. He stated that Obasanjo’s contributions to the peace and […]

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Inculcate moral values in children, Okowa charges stakeholders

Ihesiulo Grace 28 February 2020 0

Delta state Governor, Ifeanyi Okowa, has charged parents, guardians and teachers not to relent in teaching their children moral values and principles that would shape their future and produce a better society. He made the call in Asaba at the maiden edition of “Time- out with role model,’’ a workshop organised by the Delta state […]

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Osinbajo, Lawan, Okowa task leaders to work for Nigeria’s progress

Ihesiulo Grace 24 February 2020 0

Vice President Yemi Osinbajo, President of the Senate, Ahmed Lawan and Governor of Delta state, Ifeanyi Okowa, on Sunday called for concerted efforts by government at all levels to work for the progress of the country. They spoke at the Mother of the Redeemer Catholic Church, Effurun, during a thanksgiving service by the Deputy President […]

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Okowa’s choice as govs forum chairman good for S/South – Delta PDP

Ihesiulo Grace 17 February 2020 0

Delta state chapter of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has hailed the emergence of Governor Ifeanyi Okowa as the chairman, South-South Governors Forum, describing it as an appropriate political decision that is good for the region. PDP Publicity Secretary in Delta state, Dr. Ifeanyi Osuoza, in a statement, noted that the unanimous selection of the […]

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Okowa hails el-Rufai at 60

Ihesiulo Grace 16 February 2020 0

Governor of Delta state, Ifeanyi Okowa, has congratulated his Kaduna state counterpart, Malam Nasir el-Rufai, as he turns 60 years on February 16. Gov. Okowa, in a statement by his Chief Press Secretary, Olisa Ifeajika in Asaba, eulogised Gov. el-Rufai for his tremendous contributions and sterling accomplishments in the service of his state and country. […]