Tag: Ifeanyi Okowa
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Delta oil-producing communities appeal for basic amenities
The people of oil-producing Polobubo/Tsekelewu communities of Warri North Local Government Area of Delta have appealed to the state government to urgently addressed some of their immediate challenges. Mr Ebilate Mac-Yoroki, the National President of the communities, made the call on Tuesday during the official takeover of the community’s cottage hospital by the state government.…
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Gov. Okowa redeems 2018 pledge, doles out N403m to NSF, NYG athletes
Gov. Ifeanyi Okowa of Delta on Monday announced the release of N403 million as cash reward to the state’s athletes who participated in the 19th National Sports Festival (NSF). The reward event was held at the Indoor Sports Hall of the Stephen Keshi Stadium in Asaba. At the event, the governor also announced cash reward…
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Okowa sacks security aide caught on video assaulting a woman
Gov. Ifeanyi Okowa of Delta State on Friday ordered the sack of Mr Friday Eluro, a security aide, who was caught on video assaulting a woman. The governor gave the directive in a statement issued by his Chief Press Secretary, Mr Charles Aniagwu, in Asaba. He also directed full investigation into the incident to ensure…
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Okowa assures Delta people of quality leadership
Governor Ifeanyi Okowa of Delta on Wednesday assured residents of the state of more qualitative leadership if re-elected in the forthcoming election. Okowa gave the assurance while speaking at the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) campaign in Patani Local Government Area (LGA) of the state. He said his government was committed to ending poverty in the…
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2019: Augoye rolls out drums for Atiku, Okowa, other PDP candidates
Delta State Commissioner for Works, James Augoye has said Atiku Abubakar, presidential candidate of the People’s Democratic Party (PDP) will make Nigeria work again. TheNewsGuru (TNG) reports Augoye stated this on Sunday during campaign drumming support for various PDP candidates in the 2019 General Elections in Ughoton, Okpe Local Government Area of Delta State. While…
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2019: Governor Okowa sends New Year message to Deltans
Governor Ifeanyi Okowa of Delta State has called on the people of the state to remain united to the cause of developing the state irrespective of ethnic or party differences. Okowa, in a statement by his Chief Press Secretary, Mr. Charles Aniagwu, felicitated with all Deltans as they stepped into 2019 and expressed gratitude to…
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Breaking: Okowa signs 2019 appropriation bill into law
Delta State Governor Ifeanyi Okowa has signed the 2019 Appropriation Bill of 390.3 billion naira into law. The governor signed the bill on Thursday in Asaba, saying early signing of the bill into law will give his administration room to utilize the dry season to engage in construction works. According to the governor, “this is…
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Okowa urges Christians to reflect on Jesus Christ
Gov. Ifeanyi Okowa of Delta on Sunday urged Christians to reflect on the lessons of the birth of Jesus Christ as they celebrate the yuletide. The governor gave the charge on Sunday during the silver jubilee celebration and foundation laying ceremony of a pastorium at the Divine-Way Baptist Church, Asaba. He said that Jesus Christ…
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2019: Delta Commissioner, Ogeh calls for tolerance
Ahead of 2019 general elections, Commissioner for Housing in Delta State, Arch. Joseph Ogeh has urged Nigerians to be security conscious and avoid actions capable of causing disaffection in the polity. Arch. Ogeh made the call on Sunday while presenting Hilux van to the vigilante in Iyede community of Isoko North local government area of…
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Breaking: Okowa bags special honours award
Governor Ifeanyi Okowa on Sunday received a special honours award at the closing ceremony of the 19th National Sports Festival holding in Abuja. TheNewsGuru (TNG) reports the special honours award was presented to the Governor for promoting track and field athletics in the African continent. Governor Okowa, who arrived at the National Stadium Abuja for…