Tag: Ifeanyi Okowa
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Gov Ortom commissions rehabilitated 100-year-old colonial bridge in Delta
Benue State Governor, Samuel Ortom, has commissioned a rehabilitated over 100-year-old colonial bridge in Delta State. TheNewsGuru.com (TNG) reports Governor Ortom commissioned the rehabilitated colonial bridge linking Oha to Orerokpe, the headquarters of Okpe Local Government Area. Prior to its rehabilitation, the bridge, which was about six feet wide, and could barely take one vehicle…
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Delta Govt completes rehabilitation of 100-year-old colonial bridge [PHOTOS]
The Delta State Government has completed the rehabilitation of the over 100-year-old colonial bridge linking Oha to Orerokpe, the headquarters of Okpe Local Government Area. TheNewsGuru.com (TNG) reports the old and narrow Oha bridge is one of the oldest surviving relics of the colonial masters in Delta. Prior to its rehabilitation, the bridge, which was…
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All on-going road projects would be completed before 2023 – Delta Govt
The Delta State Government has assured that all on-going road projects in the State would be completed before the end of the Governor Ifeanyi Okowa’s administration. The State Commissioner for Works, Chief James Augoye gave the assurance in Asaba while fielding questions from journalists on Thursday. Augoye assured that the 9.2 km Isheagu/Ewulu road in…
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Otefe-Oghara Poly one of the best in Nigeria – Prof Ogujor
The National Board for Technical Education (NBTE) has rated the Delta State Polytechnic, Otefe-Oghara among 20 best polytechnics in Nigeria, making it the best polytechnic in Delta State. The Rector of the Delta State Polytechnic, Otefe-Oghara, Engr. Prof. Emmanuel Ogujor made this known when he played host to members of the Nigeria Union of Journalists…
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Gov Okowa opens up on Sam Obi’s death
Gov. Ifeanyi Okowa of Delta on Thursday said the late Sam Obi, who was once acting governor, positively impacted the state through the various offices he occupied throughout his political career. Okowa spoke during his condolence visit to the family of the deceased at Ute-Okpu in Ika North East Local Government Area of Delta. He…
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Gov Okowa advices Deltans after receiving COVID-19 vaccine
Delta Government on Friday commenced the vaccination of its citizens against COVID-19, with Governor Ifeanyi Okowa, his wife, Edith and members of the state’s Executive Council taking their turns. The Speaker of the state’s House of Assembly, Chief Sheriff Oborevwori, President of the Customary Court of Appeal, Justice Patience Elumeze and health workers were also…
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PIB: South-South Governors demand 10% for host community trust fund
…want NDDC funds escrowed till Buhari reconstitutes board Governors of the South-South States demanded an upward review of the provision of 2.5 percent as Host Community Trust Fund in the Petroleum Industry Bill (PIB) to 10 percent in the best interest of oil communities and the nation. The governors have also advised President Mohammadu Buhari…
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Rumour of my interest in 2023 presidential election, mere speculation – Jonathan
Former President Goodluck Jonathan has described rumours of his interest in contesting in the 2023 presidential election as “mere speculation.” Jonathan, who stated this when he paid a condolence visit to Governor Ifeanyi Okowa of Delta State at Government House, Asaba, over the recent demise of the Governor’s father, Sir Okorie Okowa, pledged to continue…
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Osubi airport: No definite date to commence operations yet – United Nigeria airlines
United Nigeria Airlines Company Ltd, operated by Private Airlines Services Ltd has said there is no definite date yet to commence operations at the Osubi Airport. TheNewsGuru.com (TNG) reports the Minister of Aviation, Hadi Sirika on Monday granted approval for Osubi airport, located in Okpe LGA of Delta State to resume operations. The State Governor…
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Oil industry losing investments to non-passage of PIB – Okowa
Delta Governor, Senator (Dr) Ifeanyi Okowa, on Monday said Nigeria’s oil industry had lost substantial investments due to delay in the passage of Petroleum Industry Bill (PIB). Okowa stated this when he received on courtesy visit, the Co-Chairman, National Assembly Joint Committee on Petroleum Industry Bill, Rt. Hon. Mohammed Monguno and members of the committee…