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Gov Okowa mourns businessman, Sonny Odogwu

Ihesiulo Grace 7 November 2018 0

Governor Ifeanyi Okowa has extended his heartfelt commiserations to the family of foremost industrialist, businessman and elder statesman, Chief Sonny Iwedike Odogwu, (CFR), who passed on Monday November 5, at 87 years. The Governor also condoled with The Asagba of Asaba, Obi Prof. Chike

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Ogboru will throw Okowa out of Government House in 2019, says Ogodo

Ihesiulo Grace 4 November 2018 0

An aspirant for the Delta State House of Assembly to represent Sapele State Constituency on the platform of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Hon Moses Ogodo, has said that the gubernatorial candidate of the party in the state, Chief Great Ogboru would throw Governor Ifeanyi Okowa out of Government House, Asaba come 2019. “The performance […]

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Gov Okowa receives APC big wig, returnees to PDP

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Delta State Governor, Senator Dr Ifeanyi Okowa on Thursday received All Progressive Congress (APC) bigwig, Chief Andrew Orugbo and 5,000 members of opposition political party back to the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP). The governor who expressed confidence that the PDP will win with large margin in the 2019 general elections, said the doors of the […]

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Gov Okowa urges Christians to be steadfast, believe in better Nigeria

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Delta State Governor, Senator Dr Ifeanyi Okowa has urged Christians not to waver in their faith and believe things can only be better for the country. The Governor made the call on Sunday at a thanksgiving service by Senior Apostle Sylvanus Okorote for his emergence as the Chairman, Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN), Delta State […]

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Gov Okowa calls for sustainable implementation of pension

Ihesiulo Grace 19 October 2018 0

Delta State Governor, Senator Dr Ifeanyi Okowa has urged the Federal Government to work out ways for all states of the federation to key into the contributory pension scheme, because of the overall benefits of the scheme to the Nigerian worker. Governor Okowa made the call on Thursday Asaba during the swearing-in ceremony of Mr […]

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Gov Okowa presents N367bn 2019 budget proposal to Delta Assembly

Ihesiulo Grace 18 October 2018 0

Governor Ifeanyi Okowa of Delta on Wednesday presented a budget estimate of N367.09 billion for the 2019 fiscal year to the State House of Assembly for approval. Presenting the budget christened, “Budget of Sustainable Growth,” Okowa said it was made up of N157.09 billion and N209.99 billion Recurrent and Capital Expenditures respectively. The proposed budget […]

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World Teachers’ Day: Okowa lauds Nigerian teachers’ contribution to educational development

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As teachers in Nigeria join their counterparts all over the world to celebrate International Teachers Day, Delta State Governor, Senator Ifeanyi Okowa has hailed the commitment of teachers in Nigeria to the development of the educational sector. In a statement by his Chief Press Secretary, Charles Aniagwu in Asaba on Friday, Governor Okowa said this […]

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Sen. Brigidi dies at 56, Okowa mourns

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Governor Ifeanyi Okowa on Tuesday condoled with the family of a Fourth Republic legislator, late Sen. David Cobbina Brigidi, who passed on at 56. Okowa, also commiserated with the government and people of Bayelsa State, as well as business associates and friends of the deceased. According to him, the late senator, who represented Bayelsa Central […]

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Flood: Gov Okowa Begs FG, Private sectors to assist victims

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As people whose houses have been submerged by flood continues to move into Holding Camps established by the Delta State Government, Governor Ifeanyi Okowa has called for relief materials from the Federal Government, organised private sector and individuals to assist the victims. Governor Okowa made the call on Tuesday when he visited the Holding Camps […]

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Osinbajo, Okowa inspect flood ravaged communities

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…As VP lauds Gov for proactive steps Vice President, Prof. Yemi Osinbajo and the Governor of Delta State, Senator Ifeanyi Okowa on Thursday inspected flood ravaged communities in the state. The Vice President expressed satisfaction with the proactive measures taken by Governor Okowa’s administration to reduce the effect of the flood on the people who […]

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Okowa will be re-elected in 2019, APC not a threat – Anirah

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“Delta State governor, Dr Ifeanyi Okowa will be re-elected in 2019,” says Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) frontrunner, Sapele State Constituency, Chief Felix Anirah, adding, “Okowa’s victory in 2019 governorship election is not in doubt” Speaking Sunday morning in Sapele, Anirah said Okowa would solidly win a second term in 2019 because of his performance, “Governor […]

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Mass defection hits Delta PDP after Uduaghan’s exit

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About 7, 000 members of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in Delta state, including two aides of Governor Ifeanyi Okowa, have dumped the party for the All Progressives Congress (APC) in the state. The defecting members, mainly from Oleh community and its environs in Isoko South Local Government Area of the state, defected alongside Mr. […]

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Okowa calls for collaboration between NHIS, stakeholders

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Delta State Governor, Senator Dr Ifeanyi Okowa has urged the managers of National Health Insurance Scheme (NHIS) to collaborate with government of different states of the country and chairmen of local government councils to ensure universal health coverage in the country. The governor made the call on Tuesday in Asaba when the Executive Secretary cum […]

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Delta @ 27: We are celebrating peace, unity – Okowa

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Delta State Governor, Dr. Ifeanyi Okowa has said that Deltans are celebrating unity and peaceful co-existence as a people. Speaking at an interdenominational thanksgiving service held in Asaba on Monday to mark the 27th anniversary of the creation of the state, Governor Okowa went through memory lane and thanked traditional rulers, religious leaders and all […]

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Okowa calls for efforts to check housing deficit

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Delta State Governor, Dr Ifeanyi Okowa has called for steady efforts towards addressing the housing deficiency in the country. The governor made the call on Wednesday at the unveiling of Governance Villa Housing Estate, Ibusa, Oshimili North local government area of the state. According to him, “there is a lot of gap in the nation’s […]

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Okowa charges Christians to live exemplary life

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Delta State Governor, Dr Ifeanyi Okowa has challenged Christians who are in positions of authority to live exemplary life worthy of emulation. Speaking at a thanksgiving service to mark the birthday and appointment of Pastor Emmanuel Emefienim as Executive Director of Sterling Bank yesterday at the Redeemed Christian Church of God (RCCG), Champions Cathedral, Warri, […]

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Okowa salutes Deltans, says better days ahead

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Delta State Governor, Dr Ifeanyi Okowa has congratulated Deltans and Nigerians as the nation mark Democracy Day celebrations. The Governor thanked the citizenry for their support for his administration in the last three years and enjoined them to uphold the prevailing peace in the state and the Niger Delta, adding that development can only take […]

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Okowa pledges to sustain peace, development

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Delta State Governor, Dr Ifeanyi Okowa, has pledged to consolidate on the existing peace and tempo of development in the state. Okowa, was speaking at the government house in Asaba on Monday while swearing-in former member of the Board of Trustees of the Peoples’ Democratic Party (PDP), Chief Judith Enamuotor as Special Adviser. He remarked […]

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Ekiti: Fayose’s deputy, Eleka, emerges PDP guber candidate

Ihesiulo Grace 9 May 2018 0

…APC insists on Al-Makura, orders fresh primaries Friday …Gov Ajimobi, Minister in war-of-words over Oyo primary Ekiti State Deputy Governor, Prof Kolapo Eleka, on Tuesday, emerged Peoples Democratic Party’s (PDP) governorship candidate for the July 14, 2018 gubernatorial election in the state. Out of the 1968 votes casted, Eleka polled 1,191 votes to

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Gov. Okowa swears-in 9 new permanent secretaries

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Delta State Governor Dr. Ifeanyi Okowa has sworn in nine new Permanent Secretaries with a charge to public servants to see their appointment as an opportunity to contribute to the growth and sustainable development of the state. Governor Okowa who spoke at the swearing in ceremony in Asaba on Monday said that the clock in- […]