September 16, 2019
Frederick Odu
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Governor Ifeanyi Okowa of Delta state says registration for the national identity card will provide appropriate figure of the country’s population for effective national planning. The Governor stated this on Monday in Asaba, in an interview with newsmen on the maiden celebration of the National Identity Day. He said government at all levels would plan…
Peace has been brokered between Aladja and Isaba communities by the Delta State Government through the Office of the Special Adviser to Governor Ifeanyi Okowa on Peace Building and Conflict Resolution, with the signing of a pact to end over three years face off that had distanced the communities from each other. Speaking when he…
September 15, 2019
Frederick Odu
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l The Federal Government has approved the recognition and observance of September 16 of every year as National Identity Day targeted at creating awareness on the importance of identification as a modern tool for national development and social cohesion. By the approval, Nigeria becomes the first country in the world to formally adopt September 16,…
The Delta state Commissioner for Trade and Investment, Honourable Chika Ossai, has placed eighteen Okpara-ukus and Adas in Afor kingdom, Ndokwa east local government area, on monthly stipends. Honourable Chika Ossai, who announced this when he paid a courtesy call on the oldest Okpara-uku of Afor kingdom, urged the people of Ndokwa east to remain…
September 15, 2019
Frederick Odu
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The Federal Government has approved the recognition and observance of September 16 of every year as National Identity Day targeted at creating awareness on the importance of identification as a modern tool for national development and social cohesion. By the approval, Nigeria becomes the first country in the world to formally adopt September 16, otherwise…
September 14, 2019
Frederick Odu
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Governor Ifeanyi Okowa of Delta state on Saturday attended the 80th birthday thanksgiving service of Mrs.Victoria Longe, at St’ Stephen’s Anglican Church, Iyeu Quarters Otuo (Diocese of Sabongida Ora) Edo State. Here are the sights of the event.
September 14, 2019
Frederick Odu
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Governor of Delta state, Senator Ifeanyi Okowa, has commiserated with the Okonjo family and Ogwashi-Uku community on the passing of the Obi of Ogwashi-Uku Kingdom, Professor Chukwuka Okonjo, at 91. In a statement by his Chief Press Secretary, Mr Olisa Ifejika, the Governor also condoled with the Umu Obi Obahai Royal Family over the death…
September 13, 2019
Frederick Odu
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The Director-General, Delta State Bureau of Orientation, Barrister Eugene Uzum, has said the Bureau will partner with residents of the state in driving mental and infrastructural development in the state. Barrister Uzum stated this in Asaba while addressing the media team of the Bureau. The DG stressed the need to continuously mould the perception of…
September 13, 2019
Frederick Odu
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Governor Ifeanyi Okowa of Delta State has called on the State’s Judicial Service Commission to ensure that law officers carry out their duties effectively in order to rekindle public confidence in the judicial system. He made the call on Friday in Asaba at the swearing-in of Chief Stephen Ajusah as a member of Delta State…
September 13, 2019
Frederick Odu
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Former Finance Minister, Dr. Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala, has lost her father, Obi Chukwuka Okonjo, who was the traditional ruler of Ogwashi Uku, in Aniocha South Local Government Area of Delta State. Obi Chukwuka Okonjo died at the age of 91 in the United States of America. The late monarch, who was a professor of mathematics, ascended…
September 13, 2019
Frederick Odu
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Governor, of Delta State, Senator Ifeanyi Okowa has described as worrisome Nigeria’s ranking as the country with the highest maternal and child mortality rate in the world. He made his feelings known at the opening of the 62nd National Council on Health (NCH) Meeting in Asaba. The NCH is Nigeria’s highest policy-making organ on health matters, and…
September 12, 2019
Frederick Odu
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Community newspaper publishers in the state have been told to be mindful of their role as watchdogs of the society at the grassroots level. The Senior Political Adviser to the Governor of Delta state, Honourable Funkekeme Solomon, made the call on Thursday in Asaba when a delegation of the state chapter of Community Newspaper Publishers…
September 12, 2019
Frederick Odu
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The Senior Special Assistant (SSA) to the Governor of Delta State on Health Monitoring, Dr. Michael Nwoko, has declared the determination of the Okowa administration to achieve the Universal Health Coverage through the provision of quality, accessible and affordable healthcare service to the people. The SSA made the declaration in an interactive session with journalists…
September 12, 2019
Frederick Odu
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The Chairman, Delta State House of Assembly Committee on DESOPADEC, Honourable Emomotimi Guwor, has stressed the need for sustainable peace and development in oil producing communities across the state. Speaking on the task before his Committee, Honourable Guwor, who represents Warri South West in the House, said the State House of Assembly would continue to…
September 11, 2019
Frederick Odu
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Political parties in Delta state have been urged to work with unity of purpose in order not to lose focus on the benefits of the democratic process. The Senior Political Adviser to the Governor of Delta state, Honourable Funkekeme Solomon, who made the appeal when he met with chairmen of registered political parties in the…