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Okowa commends Isaiah Bozimo for positive impact on his administration

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By Nosa Akenzua The immediate past Governor of Delta State, Senator Dr. Ifeanyi Arthur Okowa has commended the former Attorney -General and Commissioner for Justice, Mr. Isaiah Bozimo, SAN, for the positive impact he made on his administration through several innovations, he introduced in the

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Okowa a party man, didn’t betray southern Nigeria – Ifeajika

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By Nosa Àkeñzua Immediate past Governor of Delta State, Senator Dr Ifeanyi Okowa, on Thursday, reiterated that he didn’t betray Southern presidency by accepting to be Alhaji Atiku Abubakar’s running mate. He said his party, the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) agreed to throw its ticket open because it was in the opposition to enable the […]

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Agbi, Okafor applaud Okowa’s 8 years achievement

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By Nosa Àkeñzua The former governorship candidate of New Nigeria People’s Party (NNPP, Dr Godnews Agbi has applauded the immediate past governor of Delta State Senator Ifeanyi Okowa for his Laudable achievement for the past eight years as Governor of Delta State. Speaking at an event organized by Owa Kingdom to welcome Okowa back home […]

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We emphasize peace-building in Delta – Okowa

Ihesiulo Grace 26 May 2023 0

By Nosa Àkeñzua Delta Governor, Sen. Dr Ifeanyi Okowa, said his administration prioritised peace-building and partnership among communities to make the state investor-friendly. Okowa stated this in Asaba on Thursday while receiving awards from oil companies operating in the state, and said that partnership among the companies, communities and the state government ensured

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I will be Judged by Empirical evidence of my eight years, says Gov Okowa

Ihesiulo Grace 24 May 2023 0

By Nosa Àkeñzua “When the story of my eight-year tenure as the Governor of Delta State is recounted, I hope that people will remember not only the infrastructure we built, such as roads, bridges, hospitals, and other structures, but also the profound impact that we had on the lives of our citizens. “I want them […]

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Equitable resource allocation key to sustainable peace says Okowa

Ihesiulo Grace 19 May 2023 0

By Nosa Àkeñzua Governor Ifeanyi Okowa of Delta has said that equity and fairness in allocation of projects to upland and riverside communities by his administration has contributed to peace and stable oil production in the state. According to him, our administration’s commitment to sustainable development in oil-bearing and riverside communities is largely

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Youth Empowerment: My great legacy to incoming administration – Okowa

Ihesiulo Grace 17 May 2023 0

By Nosa Àkeñzua Governor Ifeanyi Okowa of Delta has said that one of his administration’s greatest legacies to be bequeathed to the incoming regime in the state is the youths’ empowerment programme. He said that the administration devoted reasonable resources in its various schemes for the youths to acquire skills that would make them self-reliant […]

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Okowa tasks Nigerians on nation building

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By Nosa Àkeñzua Governor Ifeanyi Okowa of Delta on Friday called on Nigerians to play their role in working for the peace, progress and development of the nation. Okowa made the call at the funeral service of His Royal Majesty, Ovie Dr Richard Layeguen Ogbon, Ogoni-Oghoro I, the Ohworode of Olomu Kingdom in Ughelli South […]

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Okowa condoles Ihedioha over mother’s death

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BY NOSA AKENZUA Delta Governor, Sen. (Dr) Ifeanyi Okowa, has sent condolences to former Governor of Imo, Rt. Hon. Emeka Ihedioha, on the death of his mother, Dame Dorothy Ihedioha. Dame Ihedioha reportedly transited to eternity in Abuja, at 90. Okowa condoled the Ihedioha family and Imo people in a statement by his Chief Press […]

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LG Administration, critical to nation’s democracy – Okowa

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By Nosa Àkeñzua Governor Ifeanyi Okowa of Delta on Wednesday said local government administration remained an integral part of the nation’s democracy in view of its pivotal role in grassroots development. Okowa stated this while inaugurating some projects, including Legislative Complex, at Oshimili South Local Government Council, Asaba, built by the Chairman of the

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Delta 2023: The man Okowa, his political dexterity, opposition gangup to disgrace him

Ihesiulo Grace 12 April 2023 0

By Nosa Àkeñzua The incumbent Governor of Delta State, Senator Ifeanyi Okowa, had a long time ago prepared his mind on the quality of personality that will possibly be his successor. Against this backdrop, It was gathered that no sitting governor who has painstakingly worked hard for 8 years, will allow someone with a different […]

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At Easter, Okowa, Governor – Elect charge Deltans on state building

Ihesiulo Grace 10 April 2023 0

By Nosa Àkeñzua Governor Ifeanyi Okowa of Delta has called on Christians across the country to emulate the virtues of Jesus Christ, who in spite of his heavenly endowments, took up the cross to redeem mankind. Okowa made the call in an Easter Goodwill Message contained in a statement by his Chief Press Secretary, Mr […]

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Asaba Killing: Okowa calls for probe, sues for peace

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BY NOSA AKENZUA Delta State Governor, Senator Ifeanyi Okowa, has called on the police to launch a thorough investigation into the alleged killing of a young man by a police officer in Asaba on Wednesday. He decried the shooting of the deceased, Mr. Onyeka Ibe, which was said to have occurred along Ugbolu-Illah Road by […]

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Okowa pledges continued workers’ welfare

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By Nosa Àkeñzua Delta Governor, Dr Ifeanyi Okowa, on Tuesday, said he would continue to place high premium on the welfare of workers in the state till the end of his administration. He said that he would ensure that through prompt payment of salaries, training and re-training programmes to strengthen the workers’ productivity. Okowa disclosed […]

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Delta Guber: Okowa congratulates Oborevwori, thanks Deltans

Ihesiulo Grace 22 March 2023 0

By Nosa Àkeñzua Delta Governor, Senator Dr Ifeanyi Okowa, has expressed gratitude to people in the state for using their ballots to give Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) and its candidate, Chief Sheriff Oborevwori, victory in Saturday’s governorship election. The governor, at a Thanksgiving Service at Government House Chapel in Asaba, shortly after the Independent

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Atiku, Emefiele, Okowa targeted Tinubu with Naira swap crisis – Senator Adeyemi

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By Haruna Salami Presidential candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Alhaji Atiku Abubakar, his running mate, Governor Ifeanyi Okowa of Delta State and the CBN Governor, Godwin Emefiele are allegedly behind the current cash crunch crisis caused by Naira redesign policy of the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN). The senator representing Kogi West senatorial […]

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Presidency: Don’t elect unprepared leaders, Okowa urges Nigerians

Ihesiulo Grace 21 February 2023 0

By Nosa Àkeñzua Vice-Presidential candidate of Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) and Governor of Delta, Sen. (Dr) Ifeanyi Okowa, has urged Nigerians not to elect leaders who are not prepared for the office they seek. He said that as a nation grappling with multifaceted challenges, Nigeria could not afford to elect those seeking office for personal […]

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Okowa condoles with Diri over father’s death

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BY NOSA AKENZUA Delta State Governor and Vice-Presidential Candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Sen. Ifeanyi Okowa, has condoled with Governor Douye Diri of Bayelsa State on the passing of his father, Pa Abraham Diri. Pa Diri, a retired Headmaster and devout Christian, departed on Sunday, February 12, at 88. In a condolence message […]

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Okowa visits families of security aides slain by gunmen

Ihesiulo Grace 13 February 2023 0

BY NOSA AKENZUA Vice-Presidential candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), and Governor of Delta State, Sen Ifeanyi Okowa, on Sunday, visited the families of police officers killed by gunmen in Anambra State. The deceased officers – Inspectors Lucky Aleh, Celestine Nwadiokwu and Jude Obuh – were attached to Explosives Ordinances Disposal Unit at the

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Okowa, Ayu sell Atiku to Yobe electorate

Ihesiulo Grace 9 February 2023 0

…peace will return to Yobe if you vote PDP says presidential candidate By Tunde Opalana As the presidential campaign train of the People’s Democratic Party (PDP) stopped over in Damaturu, capital of Yobe State on Wednesday, both the vice presidential candidate and national chairman of the party, Ifeanyi Okowa and Iyorchia Ayu respectively canvassed reasons […]