Delta State Commissioner for Basic and Secondary Education, Chief Patrick Ukah, has cautioned contractors handling school projects in the state to be up and doing as the state government will no longer tolerate unnecessary delays in the completion of projects The commissioner gave this warning at Emore Grammar School, Oleh, Isoko South Local Government Area, when he led officials of the ministry to inspect the 24 class rooms, laboratories and offices, among others, built by the state government. After inspecting and seeing the number of students in each classroom in the school, Chief Ukah expressed dissatisfaction with the slow pace…
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BY ABEL JOHNGOLD ORHERUATA The Deputy Governor of Delta State, Deacon (Barr) Kingsley Burutu Otuaro has noted that the security in the oil rich Niger Delta especially Delta State is very critical to the National economy. Deacon Otuaro who was the Chairman of the University of Ibadan Alumni Association (UIAA), Asaba Chapter, 2019 Distinguished Alumni Public Service Lecture at the Unity Hall, Government House, Asaba, stated that the National Budget was still predicated on proceeds from crude oil exploration. Deacon Otuaro said, “following realisation of the essence of security, the Okowa led administration of the state established peace building instruments…
Pupils of Okotie-Eboh Primary School 1, Sapele, Sapele Local Government Area, are to return to their fully reconstructed block of classrooms soon following the completion of work on the project by the state government The state Commissioner for Basic and Secondary Education, Chief Patrick Ukah, disclosed this when he visited the school to inspect the project. Chief Ukah expressed satisfaction with the job done by the contractor and said that with the completion and furnishing of the block of 10 classrooms, the school is ready for the return of the pupils who were relocated to make the reconstruction work possible.…
FROM GRACE TO GRACE TO GLORY Olorogun Smart Joseph Ofoluwa Esq, Ayanrho of Agbarah kingdom and Otere R’Uvwie of Uvwie kingdom life is an interesting strength revealing amazing testimonies of strive, struggles, rise Born on the sixth of May 1939 to the family of Pa Chief Odeli and Madam Ekakpamre Ofoluwa respectively, she was the fourth wife though , Smart Joseph Ofoluwa was the third son and sixth child, he enjoyed the pleasant compliment of a polygamous family. Chief Odeli Ofoluwa was an interpreter/translator for the colonial masters . In his early life as affirmed by his company of biological…
BY ABEL JOHNGOLD ORHERUATA November 5th, 2019 will remain significant in the life of the people of Onicha-Olona, Aniocha North Local Government Area, Delta State as the new aged monarch, His Royal Majesty, Obi Christopher Uzu Diji, Obi of Onicha-Olona received Staff of Office from the Delta State Government. Presenting the Staff of Office, Senator (Dr.) Ifeanyi Okowa, Governor, Delta State who was represented by his deputy, Barr. Kingsley Otuaro, commended the people for following and respecting the time honoured process of succession to the throne. He however, appealed to the people to accord the royal father the respect and…
BY ABEL JOHNGOLD ORHERUATA The Delta State Head of Service (HoS) Mr. Reginald Bayoko has pledged total support for the Nigerian Institute of Public Relations (NIPR) Delta State Chapter. The HoS made the pledge when he played host to the State Executives led by its State Chairman, Chief Patrick Ukah today in his Office. Mr. Bayoko, who disclosed that he was a long time member of NIPR, commended Chief Ukah for making himself available for service, for the good of humanity. “I love and admire the passion you are putting to serve at all time and how you are pursuing…
The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Delta State wishes to debunk unfounded claims by the All Progressive Congress (APC) against the government of Governor Ifeanyi Okowa on the proposed establishment of the Kwale Industrial Park (KIP). The APC insinuates that the KIP project is a “misdirection of resources, Convert (sic) (instead of covert) act of enrichment of few pockets, and a white elephant project in the offing.” We are not in any way surprised at the unfortunate incident that the APC can stoop so low to insinuate what obviously is intended for mischief rather than an altruistic move. Besides, the APC’s…
BY ABEL JOHNGOLD ORHERUATA As part of her contribution towards nation building, all is now set for the University of Ibadan Alumni Association (UIAA), Asaba Chapter to hold its 2019 Public Service Lecture. Disclosing this in a chat with journalists in her office yesterday, the Vice Chairman of the Asaba Chapter UIAA and Chairman of the Local Organizing Committee (LoC), Dr (Mrs.) Felicia Adun revealed that the topic of this year’s 2019 public service lecture Theme; “The Impact of Security On Nation Building: The Delta State Story”. According to her, the Association’s lectures aims in part at agenda setting in…
BY ABEL JOHNGOLD ORHERUATA All is now set for the University of Ibadan Alumni Association, UIAA Asaba Chapter’s 2019 Public Service lecture, which will be delivered by the Commissioner of Police, Delta State Command, CP Adeyinka Adeleke Bode, PSC, MBA. This year’s Public Service Lecture has been scheduled as part of the activities lined up by the Association, in honour of its dearly departed Patriarch and one of its founding fathers, Chief Uso Onianwa, who passed away in July 2019. Disclosing this in a chat with journalists in her office, the Vice Chairman of UIAA Asaba Chapter and Chairman of…
A Catholic Priest, Very Rev. Fr. Hilary Nwadei has admonished Christians to shun the sin of engaging in condemning others. Delivering a Homily at the celebration of the Holy Mass on Sunday at the Catholic Church of the Ascension, Asaba, Fr. Nwadei stated that those who commit the sin of condemning others are like the Biblical Pharasee who believed that he had no sin unlike the tax collector. The Holy Mass was also, used to celebrate the Career Day of the church. “If you find yourself condemning other people, you are among the modern day Pharisees as referenced in the…