Delta State Governor, Senator (Dr) Ifeanyi Okowa has assured that his administration was committed to the provision of peaceful environment for investors in the state. Governor Okowa gave the assurance on Friday during the commissioning of legacy projects executed by Platform Petroleum Limited/Newcross Petroleum Limited (JV) operators of the Egbaoma Marginal Field in Umutu, Ukwuani Local Government Area of the state. Among the projects commissioned by the governor are steel bridge across River Ethiope at Adonishaka, block of 10 flats at Ogbeuzu-Uno community, ICT building at Akoku-Uno, Okpala-Uku Palace at Umueziogoli and 6 classroom block at Igili Grammar School Umutu.…
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By ABEL JOHNGOLD ORHERUATA Madam, you are a known Woman of Steel and distinction imbued with a rare combination of amazing, intellectual erudition and fearless spirit that abhors unpatriotic conducts. You have earned your place as a respected and loved person. As you are known, “with clarity to all, and malice to none”, may God Almighty guide you with the signature uprightness for which you are known for. I acknowledge with a deep sense of fulfilment your doggedness in the struggle for a better society. I am proud of you Madam. Madam, you are a pride to Oko-Anala, Oshimili South,…
BY SAM DUVWODE Nigerians irrespective of tribe, religion and political affiliation have been told to see themselves as the cure to the socio-economic, political, security and infrastructural challenges bedevilling the country. The Delta State Deputy Governor, Barr. Kingsley Otuaro gave the advice at Potters’ House Church Warri, during a thanksgiving service held in honour of Barr. Ama Etuwewe who was recently elevated to the position of a Senior Advocate of Nigeria, SAN, in the legal profession. Barr. Otuaro noted that, Nigeria is going through a mirage of problems because nobody has taken it as a point of duty to be…
The University of Port Harcourt (UNIPORT) Alumni Association, Delta State Chapter is set for its 2019 Alumni Inauguration/Presentation of Awards. Speaking to newsmen, the Chapter president, Mr. Samson Akpibere, stated that the events has been scheduled to hold on Saturday, November 2, 2019. And the Venue is Chief. James O. Ibori Event Hall, Nigeria Labour Congress ( NLC), along NTA Road, Asaba. According to Mr. Akpibere, the UNIPORT Alumni 2019 program will feature presentation of Awards to distinguished Alumni and other individuals with records of Meritorious and outstanding services to Humanity He cordially invites all members of the University community…
By Abel Johngold Orheruata Delta State Governor, Senator (Dr) Ifeanyi Okowa yesterday disclosed that, the State Government has remained consistent in the inclusion of traditional rulers in the scheme of things, in view of their vast backgrounds, experience, training and exposure, which had no doubt contributed immensely to the maintenance of peace and harmonious coexistence towards the development of our society. Governor Okowa who made the disclosure while presenting Staff of Office to His Royal Majesty (HRM), Obi Frederick Chukwuloe Egbunkonye 11, as the 32nd Igwe of Abala Kingdom in Ndokwa East Local Government Area, pledged government continuous partnership with…
By Victor Bieni ASABA- Staggering statistics released by a reputable pressure group and a Non Governmental Organization in Delta state, has revealed that over 17 Million People die annually from the medical condition known globally as Cardiovascular Disease (CVD), due to improper treatment and management of heart diseases and stroke, often caused by smoking, diabetes and high blood pressure. This frightening disclosure was made during this year’s World Heart day celebration in Asaba, the Delta state capital, organized by the Ebube Oyintari Otiono Little Hearts Foundation, and the Quick Response Initiative, in Collaboration with World Heart Federation, on Monday, 30…
The Delta State Council of the Nigeria Civil Service Union has affirmed that Comrade Benson Efeotor remains the elected and authentic Chairman of the Union describing his purported impeachment as null and void. To this end the State Executive Council of the Union has passed a vote of confidence on Comrade Benson Efeotor for working tirelessly to uphold the ideals of the Union while entrenching financial discipline in line with best labour practices. At a State Executive Council meeting of the Nigeria Civil Service Union at Asaba presided over by Comrade Efeotor and attended by forty two executive members from…
BY SPADENG.Com Following a petition of alleged fraud through financial misappropriation and constitutional breaches, the State Administrative Council (SAC) of the Nigeria Civil Service Union (NCSU) Delta State Council unanimously impeached the Chairman of the Union Comrade Benson Efeotor. Briefing newsmen at the NUJ Press Center Asaba, the acting Chairman of the NCSU Delta State Council, Comrade Billy Idoloakeme disclosed that the impeachment of Comrade Efeotor followed a resolution reached by the SAC during a meeting held at the Union’s Secretariat, Anwai/Illah road Asaba. According to the statement, Comrade Viano Acha, a member of the Union petitioned the State Chairman,…
The Senior Special Assistant to the Governor of Delta State on Security, Comrade Ezekiel Daniel has said that journalists are Germaine to his effort at helping Governor Ifeanyi Arthur Okowa actualise effective security and peace in Delta, adding that the role of the media cannot be overemphasized. He made this assertion Wednesday 23rd September, 2019, when he visited the NUJ Temporary Secretariat to seek journalists collaborative effort in line with the functions of his office as SSA on Security. SPADE NG. Com understand that Ezekiel who is from Warri North and has been an activist for over 22 years, stated…
The Delta State Chapter of the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, has hailed the victory of Delta State Governor, Senator Ifeanyi Okowa at the Governorship Election Petitions Tribunal, sitting in Asaba, the State capital, as an expected and well deserved affirmation of the desires of Deltans to place their trust and confidence in Governor Okowa and the PDP during the March 9 governorship election in the State. Dr. Ifeanyi Osuoza, State Publicity Secretary, Delta State PDP, made this disclosure in a press statement issued after the tribunal declared Senator Ifeanyi Okowa victorious in the March 9 governorship polls in the State…