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Vigilante committees to be set up at Ogbe-Ijaw, Aladja Communities – Okowa

Ihesiulo Grace 4 May 2018 0

Delta State Governor, Dr Ifeanyi Okowa has said Aladja and Ogbe-Ijaw communities in Udu and Warri South-West local government areas will constitute youth vigilante committees to consolidate on the peace that has been achieved in the area. The Governor made the disclosure yesterday while

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Okowa performs ground-breaking for 400 MW power plant

Ihesiulo Grace 19 April 2018 0

DELTA State Governor, Dr. Ifeanyi Okowa on Thursday performed the ground-breaking ceremony for a 400MW combined cycle power plant, expressing joy that Delta State has become hub for investors in the gas sector. The Governor who performed the ground-breaking ceremony at Ekrokpe/Ekrejegbe, Ughelli South local government area said, “we are glad as a state that […]

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Anwai River to be dredged – Okowa

Ihesiulo Grace 6 April 2018 0

Governor Ifeanyi Okowa of Delta state, has said the Anwai River and Amilimocha Stream in Asaba will be fully dredged to check the effects of storm water that will empty into them from the on-going massive drainages being constructed in the state capital. The Governor made the disclosure on Thursday while inspecting on-going drainage projects […]

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Okowa on projects commissioning spree in Warri

Ihesiulo Grace 5 April 2018 0

Delta State Governor, Dr Ifeanyi Okowa on Tuesday, engaged in commissioning of projects in Warri North and Warri South local government areas of Delta State, saying, his administration was committed to executing more projects across the state. Among the projects commissioned are, the Iwere College road, access road to Awaritse Industrial Park, Obite-Ugbo and Korobe […]

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Tinubu @ 66: Gov. Okowa Greets APC National Leader

Ihesiulo Grace 30 March 2018 0

Delta State Governor Ifeanyi Okowa has congratulated Tinubu on his 66th birthday. The Governor’s congratulatory message was contained in a press statement issued in Asaba by his Chief Press Secretary, Charles Aniagwu, wherein the Governor eulogized the APC Chieftain for his patriotic and unrelenting service to the nation, describing him as a worthy leader with […]

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Individual’s selfless service will help develop the nation – Okowa

Ihesiulo Grace 24 March 2018 0

Delta State Governor Dr. Ifeanyi Okowa has called on Nigerians to perform selfless service in order to promote development in the society.   The Governor who said this on Thursday when the officials of the Pilgrim Baptist Association Issele-Uku Chapter paid him a courtesy visit stated that such service from individuals would not only help […]

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PMAN veritable tool for peace, unity – Okowa

Ihesiulo Grace 23 March 2018 0

Delta State Governor, Dr. Ifeanyi Okowa has disclosed that the music industry was a veritable tool to ensure peace and security in the state.   Speaking during a courtesy call by the Executive Council members of the Performing Musician Association of Nigeria, (PMAN) Delta State Chapter led by its Chairman Evangelist Tebite Quincy in Asaba, […]

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Okowa explains his administration’s involvement in markets’ development

Ihesiulo Grace 22 March 2018 0

Delta State Governor, Dr Ifeanyi Okowa has explained why his administration was involved in the construction of markets despite the fact that it is the function of local government councils to do so, saying markets grow rural commerce. The Governor at a quarterly interactive session with Journalists on Wednesday in Asaba stated that his administration […]

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Delta needs more than N30 Billion to tackle flood challenge – Okowa

Ihesiulo Grace 22 March 2018 0

To control effects of flood water on Deltans, Governor Ifeanyi Okowa has said the state government will spend more than N30 billion for construction of storm drains. According to the Governor, the amount would take care of eight storm drainage channels including their discharge points. The Governor made the disclosure on Wednesday in Asaba during […]

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Support Okowa in 2019, wait for 2023, Amori urges Urhobos

Ihesiulo Grace 20 March 2018 0

Court-ousted Senator representing Delta Central Senatorial District, Chief Ighoyota Amori, has urged Urhobos home and abroad to support the re-election of Governor Ifeanyi Okowa come 2019 while they wait for their turn in 2023. He made the plea weekend at his Mosogar Villa while addressing members of his campaign team, AMORI 4 SENATE 2019, at […]

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Curb activities of herdsmen in Delta, Okowa tells security agencies

Ihesiulo Grace 18 March 2018 0

Governor Ifeanyi Okowa of Delta state has called on security agencies to curb activities of herdsmen in parts of the state before it snowballs into crisis. The Governor made the call Friday, when the Assistant Inspector General (AIG) in charge of Zone 5, Mr. Rasheed Akintunde paid him a courtesy visit in Asaba. “There is […]

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Obi tasks Deltans on 2019, says Okowa deserves 2nd term

Ihesiulo Grace 13 March 2018 0

Business magnate, Linus Obi has thrown his weight behind Delta State Governor, Senator Ifeanyi Okowa, saying there is really no alternative. “Okowa reflects the views of Deltans. They will vote for him in 2019” he said. Obi in an interview in Lagos urged Deltans to judge Governor Okowa on the basic of his performance. He […]

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Serve with humility, respect, Okowa charges political appointees

Ihesiulo Grace 2 March 2018 0

… As Chinye takes oath as commissioner Delta State Governor, Senator Dr Ifeanyi Okowa has urged Commissioners and other political office holders to at all times, serve the people with humility and strict adherence to relevant oaths they took. The Governor spoke during the swearing-in ceremony of Hon. Emmanuel Chinye as Commissioner stated that political […]

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Okowa calls for speedy completion of IDU Secretariat

Ihesiulo Grace 1 March 2018 0

IN line with his administration’s commitment to providing infrastructure in Delta State, Governor Ifeanyi Okowa has called for the speedy completion of multi-million-naira ultra-modern secretariat of Isoko Development Union (IDU). Governor Okowa who paid an unscheduled inspection visit to the Secretariat located at Oleh, Isoko South local government area of Delta

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Monarchs pass vote of confidence on Okowa

Ihesiulo Grace 28 February 2018 0

Traditional Rulers in the Northern Senatorial district of Delta state have passed a vote of confidence on Governor Ifeanyi Okowa. About 60 recognised Royal fathers at a meeting held at the Palace of the Obi of Owa, HRM Obi Emmanuel Efeizomor II under the aegis of Delta North Traditional Rulers Forum (DNTF) observed that Governor […]

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Leadership Tussle: save us from Okowa led PDP – Ekakpamre community cries out

Ihesiulo Grace 19 February 2018 0

The people of Ekakpamre community, Delta State have called on President Muhammadu Buhari, the Inspector – general of police, Idris Muhammed, and all relevant authorities to save them from the unceasing torment in the hands of the governor Ifeanyi Okowa led PDP administration. They alleged in their cry that the administration in its plot to […]

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Okowa will surpass 2017 achievements – Aide

Ihesiulo Grace 1 January 2018 0

Delta State Governor’s Aide on Special Duties, Mr Ossai Ovie Success has said his Principal and Delta State Governor Sen Ifeanyi Okowa has performed well in the year 2017 but will do more in 2018. Ossai disclosed this during an interview at the end of year thanksgiving service organized by Okowa at Government House Chapel […]

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Better days ahead for Deltans, Okowa proclaims

Ihesiulo Grace 30 December 2017 0

Delta State Governor, Dr Ifeanyi Okowa has said with continuous peace which translates to improved revenue, the fortunes of Deltans will witness a boom in the coming years. The Governor who spoke yesterday at a thanksgiving service held at the Government House Chapel, Asaba, stated that God has positioned the state to witness tremendous developmental […]

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Okowa Signs 2018 Appropriation Bill Into Law

Ihesiulo Grace 19 December 2017 0

Senator Dr. Ifeanyi Okowa on Monday signed the Delta State 2018 Appropriation Bill of N308billion into law, with an assurance that his administration will ensure full implementation of the budget. The Speaker of the Delta State House of Assembly, Rt. Hon. Sheriff Oborevwori, accompanied by his Deputy, Rt. Hon. Friday Osanebi and other principal officers […]

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MSMEs capable of eradicating poverty, says Okowa

Ihesiulo Grace 15 December 2017 0

…As Tambuwal, Ibori, others attend exhibition in Asaba MORE than 400 beneficiaries of the skill acquisition programmes of Governor Ifeanyi Okowa’s administration in Delta State had an exhibition programmes on Tuesday with governor Okowa saying, investment in Micro, Small and Medium Scale Enterprises (MSMEs) is the easiest means of reducing youth unemployment