Tag: okowa
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Governor Okowa appoints Prof Oghojafor, two others Vice Chancellors for three new Delta universities
Governor Ifeanyi Okowa of Delta State has appointed Vice Chancellors for the three newly established Universities in the State. Secretary to the State Government, SSG, Mr Chiedu Ebie revealed this in a statement on Monday night, According to him, Prof Ben Emukufia Akpoyomare Oghojafor is the Vice-Chancellor of Dennis Osadebay University, Anwai, Asaba, Prof Stella…
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Delta inherited N100bn unpaid pension under Compulsory Pension Scheme – Okowa
Governor Ifeanyi Okowa of Delta on Sunday said his administration inherited about N100 billion unpaid pensions under the Contributory Pension Scheme (CPS). Okowa disclosed this at the third session of the 8th Synod of the Church of Nigeria (Anglican Communion), Ughelli Diocese. The session was held at Bishop Agori-Iwe Memorial Church, Ughelli. Okowa said that…
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Insecurity worsening, Nigeria is in trouble – Okowa
Delta State Governor, Ifeanyi Okowa on Friday, lamented that Nigeria is in trouble as a result of the dwindling economy, worsening insecurity and hunger across the nation. Okowa who made the remarks at the funeral service of late Mrs. Comfort Nwagimeje at St. Joseph’s Catholic Church, Agbor, told Nigerians to ask God in prayer to…
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Okowa congratulates Olu of Warri-designate, mourns late monarch
Governor Ifeanyi Okowa of Delta on Thursday advised the Olu of Warri Advisory Council to do its best to unite the Itsekiri people and ensure peace in Warri kingdom. Okowa gave the advice in Asaba when he received members of the council, led by the Iyatsere of Warri, Chief Johnson Amatserunleghe. The governor condoled with…
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Okowa congratulates former militant leader Tompolo at 50
Gov. Ifeanyi Okowa of Delta has congratulated a Niger Delta activist and ex-militant leader, Chief Government Ekpemupolo, popularly known as Tompolo, on the occasion of 50th birthday. Okowa, in a statement by his Chief Press Secretary, Mr Olisa Ifeajika, on Monday in Asaba, said that Ekpemupolo remained an illustrious son of Niger Delta, who had…
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Edo 2020: Every gold medal attracts N1m – Gov. Okowa
Gov. Ifeanyi Okowa of Delta on Friday assured the state’s contingent to the 20th National Sports Festival holding in Edo from April 2, that every gold medal won at the festival would attract N1 million reward. The governor made the announcement at a pre-departure prayer session for the contingent at the Stephen Keshi Stadium, Asaba,…
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‘Okowa stop the killings,’ residents of two Delta communities protest against Fulani herdsmen
Angry residents in Abraka, Ethiope East Local Government Area of Delta State on Thursday staged protests over alleged killings perpetuated by Fulani herdsmen. The protesters were joined by farmers and indigenes from the Delta State University community and others from neighbouring Obiaruku community in Ukwauni Local Government Area of the state. Taking to the streets,…
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£4.2m Ibori funds: Okowa breaks silence, gives Buhari two options
The Governor Ifeanyi Okowa led Delta State Government has officially written to the Federal Government to return the £4.2 million funds recovered from a former governor of the state, James Ibori to the state. Okowa who appeared on a monitored Channels Television programme on Wednesday explained that since the money was recovered from an ex-governor…
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Ibori, Okowa, Obasanjo, Ribadu, Atiku, UK; Politricks As Empire Strikes Back (1), By Tony Eluemnor
By Tony Eluemnor Question: How serious is Nigeria’s anti-corruption fight? Answer: That depends on the accused, the accuser and the amount of prejudice (bias, preconception, prejudgment, predisposition, partiality) and the “politricks” involved. Item 1: Bureau of Public Enterprise (under Nasir el-Rufai) chose the management-contract option to improve NITEL before privatisation and advertised for OPERATORS ONLY,…
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Okowa mourns ex-Delta deputy gov’s wife, Tuwere Utuama
Governor Ifeanyi Okowa of Delta has commiserated with the Utuama family on the death of Dr Tuwere Utuama, wife of the erstwhile Deputy Governor, Prof. Amos Utuama. TheNewsGuru.com, TNG reports that the late Tuwere Utuama, 65, died during a brief illness. The governor conveyed his sympathy in a statement issued by his Chief Press Secretary,…