The Nigeria Union of Journalists, NUJ, has rejoiced over the appointment of one of its members, Comrade Fidelis Egugbo as Special Assistant on Media to Governor Ifeanyi Okowa. The NUJ, Delta State Council, in a statement released to the media, said Egugbo’s appointment was yet another plus for Journalists serving in the present administration of Senator Ifeanyi Okowa of Delta State. The union in the statement signed by the Council Chairman, Michael Ikeogwu and Secretary, Churchill Oyowe, described the appointment as a deserving reward for diligence, dedication and ingenuity. The statement observed that Egugbo, over the years in reporting Delta…
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The Governors of the South-South states on Thursday announced their resolution to establish a regional security outfit to stem increasing criminal activities in the region. The governors, who met in Asaba, also resolved to insist on full implementation of 13 per cent Derivation and to adopt regional approach in tackling Coronavirus Disease otherwise known as Covid-19.Briefing newsmen after the meeting, Chairman of South-South Governors’ Forum, Sen, (Dr) Ifeanyi Okowa of Delta, said that BRACED Commission, the economic think-tank of the region, had been mandated to work out the details of the proposed security outfit. According to him, the commission will…
BY SAM DUVWODE Governor Ifeanyi Okowa of Delta State, has enjoined out-gone Corps members in the State to build on the experience and maintain the socio-cultural ties they have established in the last one year. According to him, that is one of the ingredients of national unity and integration. Governor Okowa, who gave the charge today in Asaba, during the passing-out ceremony of the 2019 Batch ‘A’ Corps Members deployed to Delta State, commended corps members who made outstanding contributions through individual and group Community Development Service (CDS) projects in the State. The governor who was represented by his Deputy,…
Y SAM DUVWODE Delta State Commissioner for Information, Mr. Charles Aniagwu has said, Waffi TV beyond providing entertainment and information to the people is now nevigating into more realm thereby becoming an appostle of the prosperity to all Deltans policy of the Delta State Government. Mr. Aniagwu stated this in Asaba while fielding question from newsmen over the activities of Waffi TV, a popular online and cable Pidgin English television station based in Warri, Delta State. The commissioner for information while commending the Managing Director/ Chief Executive Officer of Waffi TV, Pastor Ares Akemotubo for looking beyond entertainment and information…
BY ABEL JOHNGOLD ORHERUATA The Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ), Delta State Council has inaugurated the 2020 credentials committee for its election coming up this year. The Constitution of the Credentials Committee was done through nomination by members of the Union at the State Congress that took place at the State Council’s Permanent Press Center, Maryam Babangida road Asaba. Speaking during the inauguration, the State NUJ Chairman, Comrade Michael Ikeogwu called on members of the committee to ensure that they conduct credible election in line with the NUJ constitution, adding that the members are crop of experienced journalists who have…
The Delta State Government has tasked the contractor handling the Construction of Obitobon-Elolo-Ajaokurogbo-Orubu road, Ogidighen phase 1 in Warri South West Local Government Area, to speed up the pace of work on the project. The Delta State Commissioner for works, Chief James Augoye gave the charge today while inspecting the project which he said will bring about a socio economic transformation of the area when completed. Chief Augoye flanked by field engineers from the ministry, Enginneers from the contracting firm and the counsellor representing Ogidigben Constituency, in Warri south West Local Government Area, said the Okowa administration is very passionate…
The member representing Ndokwa West Constituency in the Delta State House of Assembly, Hon. Charles Emetulu, has expressed confidence that a lot would be learnt from this year’s edition of Maris Annual Public Service Lecture, which is focused on effective tax administration. Speaking in Asaba, the Delta State capital on Wednesday, Hon. Emetulu observed that *taxation* remains a rare but valuable topic for public discussion and that the organisers of Maris annual public service lecture would avail the public of good opportunity to know a lot about *taxation* especially by the topic for discussion, “Effective Tax Administration In The Delivery…
BY ABEL JOHNGOLD ORHERUATA Delta State Deputy Governor Deacon Kingsley Burutu Otuaro has stated that the initiative of the fast rising television station, Waffi TV was in tandem with the State government entrepreneurial programs. The Delta State Deputy Governor made the statement today in Asaba when he received the Chief Executive Officer (CEO) Pastor Arex Akemeotubo and the management of Waffi TV on courtesy call in his office. He said concept like this were what government was looking for in the entrepreneurship. That formal education alone cannot help government solve unemployment challenges. “We need to enhance the entrepreneurial skills to…
Delta Governor, Sen. (Dr) Ifeanyi Okowa on Monday commended the Nigeria army for their cooperation with other security agencies in tackling security challenges in the state. The Governor stated this in Asaba during the official inauguration of the Headquarters 63 Brigade, Nigeria Army. He commended the Nigerian Army engineering corps for their efforts at transforming the Brigade Headquarters. He also urged the army and other security agencies to intensify efforts in resolving frequent dispute between farmers and herders across the state. “I must truly thank the Chief of Army Staff for bringing this Brigade to Delta. We used to be…
Activities of Delta State Governor, Senator (Dr.) Ifeanyi Okowa’s administration to ensure hitch-free exploration of oil and gas in the State will be the focus on Channels and AIT television stations this morning, Saturday, February 29, 2020. A statement signed by the State Commissioner for Information, Mr Charles Aniagwu, said that Channels Television would beam the programme at 8.30 a.m. while that of AIT would come on air at 10 a.m. The statement disclosed that apart from AIT and Channels television stations, the programme would be shown on DRTV Warri at 7.30 p.m. today. While urging peace lovers and all…