Tag: Governor Okowa
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(Opinion) Koka Flyover: The enduring legacy of a worthy leader-By Collins Agwam
“I have learned that people will forget what you said, people will forget what you did, but people will never forget how you made them feel.” – Maya Angelou. The great American poet, Maya Angelou who died some years ago foretold what I would be thinking in my head as I sat down to listen…
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2023: Don’t vote for those who took us back to dark days – Okowa urges Nigerians
Vice-Presidential Candidate of Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) and Governor of Delta, Senator Ifeanyi Okowa, on Monday urged Nigerians not to allow the All Progressives Congress (APC)-led Federal Government that led the country back to dark days. He said that the prevailing level of decay in the socio-economic life in the country had never been…
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Delta 2023: Deputy Governor Kingsley Otuaro speaks on interest in Governor Okowa’s job
By Emman Ovuakporie Deputy Governor of Delta State, Kingsley Otuaro has said if within the context of the law as a Deltan and a Nigerian he would aspire to be Governor of Delta State but for now he has nothing to say. TheNewsGuru.com(TNG) reports the deputy Governor while reacting to a question on the dissolution…
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Analysis: Matters arising in Governor Okowa’s road projects delivery in Delta
By Bayagbon Daniel Road infrastructure plays a very important role in the development of any state or country and is oftentimes used as index to assess it’s growth or development by experts. The importance of quality road networking cannot be overemphasized because it does not only reduce the cost of transportation both in terms of…
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Igbo community in Delta State backs Governor Okowa on open grazing
Igbo residents in Delta State have expressed their support for Governor Ifeanyi Okowa over the ban on open grazing across the state. Mr Peter Chukwu, the Ezendigbo in Delta Central and Southern Districts, gave the support while addressing newsmen on Monday in Warri after leading a delegation of the Igbo community to the Palace of…
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GOVERNOR OKOWA: DARE HE?, By Ena Ofugara
By Ena Ofugara Will Okowa dare attempt to hand over power to any other tribe but the Urhobos? DARE HE? Is there an accord and or understanding of where the next governor after Okowa is to come from? This essay will attempt to show an understanding that has kept Delta state peaceful. Delta state…
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Delta will emerge largest producer of oil by 2018 – Gov Okowa
Governor Ifeanyi Okowa of Delta State has said with the current peace enjoyed in the state, it is possible that the state emerge largest oil producing state in the country by 2018. According to Daily Post, Okowa made the prediction at the palace of the Okobaro of Ughieveen Kingdom, HRM. Matthew Ediri Egbi JP Owhawha…
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Gov Okowa allays fear of Deltans on Grazing Bill
As the nation continue to grapple with ways to proffer solution to the menace of Fulani herdsmen, Governor Ifeanyi Okowa has allayed the fear of Deltans that there will be grazing reserve in the state. Speaking at the weekend at the 2nd session of the seventh synod of Ughelli Diocese of the Anglican Communion held…
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Gov Okowa calls on FG to formulate policy to check herdsmen menace
Troubled by incessant attacks by Fulani Herdsmen, Delta State Governor, Senator Dr. Ifeanyi Okowa has urged the Federal Government to, as a matter of urgency, introduce policies to curb the menace. The Governor made the call during the 25th coronation anniversary of the Ovie of Ughelli Kingdom, HRM Wilson Oharisi III at the weekend. While…