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Full Text Of Gov Okowa Inaugural Speech For Second Term

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Fellow Deltans, There are no words adequate enough to express my gratitude for the privilege and honour you have bestowed on me to continue as your Governor for another four years. The oath of service that I just took is more than an official function or constitutional requirement; it is a covenant between us, a covenant to build a Stronger Delta in which we can freely – and confidently – pursue our dreams of prosperity and happiness in a safe and secure environment. THE PAST When I took this oath…

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Delta Speaker, Oborevwori Congratulates Governor Okowa On His Swearing-in For Second Term

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*** Calls On Deltans  To Support  The Governor  As Never Before  *** Expresses  Hope  Governor Will Leave State  Better Than  He Met It  The Speaker of the Delta State House of Assembly, Rt Hon Sheriff Oborevwori on Wednesday,  May 29, 2019, congratulated the State Governor, Senator Dr Ifeanyi Okowa on his swearing-in for second term, with a call on Deltans to give the Governor   the needed  support.  In a Press Statement by his Chief Press Secretary, Mr Dennis Otu, the Speaker expressed the hope that the Governor will leave…

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Archbishop Angel Oyeghe, EPF, Dedicate Okowa Victory, Inauguration to God

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Archbishop Angel Oyeghe of Faith Healing Ministry, Warri and the National President of Elohim Political Forum, EPF, Prince Omote Emmanuel have dedicated the victory and the forthcoming coming inaugural ceremony of governor Ifeanyi Okowa reelection to God. Speaking at the Headquarters of Bethesda Gospel Mission, Irri, Isoko South, the clergy urges all other governorship candidates during the March 9th elections to join hands with Okowa to build a better Delta State in the next four years rather than spending time and money in the court. “We are here to appreciate…

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Community Sends SoS To Health Commissioner Over Sewage Pit On A Street Road

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By News Editor, People of Oteri-Ughelli community in Ughelli North Local Government Area of Delta State have send a ‘Save Our Soul’ to the Commissioner for health over sewage pit dug on a street road in the area. A 6ft deep sewage pit commonly known as ‘Suck Away’ has been dug at Isodje street by a popular business mogul cum politician. Investigation by our reporter reveals that surrounding neighbors have been grumbling over the suck away pit on a street road and the emmision is dangerous to health. According to…

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Suspected Gunmen kill Police Officer’s Wife In Ughelli

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By News Editor, A wife of a Police Officer attached to Ughelli Area Command, simply identified as Mrs Elo was shot dead by suspected gunmen at Otovwodo in Ughelli North Local Government Area of Delta State.  The deceased was a mother of two and a second wife before the unfortunate incident occurred. It was gathered by the this medium According a source who spoke on anonymous condition, “The robbers came and robbed almost everybody in the compound and when they got to their apartment, they were finding it difficult to…

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Delta Speaker, Oborevwori Harps On The Need For Promotion Of Welfare, Peace By Lawmakers

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–As Induction Of Members -Elect Begins  In Enugu The Speaker of the Delta State House of Assembly, Rt Hon Sheriff Oborevwori has harped on the need for members -elect of the Seventh Assembly to promote the welfare,  peace,  order and good government for the people and the state.  In his opening remarks  on Monday at a 4 -day induction /refresher programme for members -elect of the Delta State House of Assembly  in Enugu,  the Speaker reminded members -elect that their constituents have placed on their shoulders great responsibility to be…

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Warri/Effurun,Environs Special Area Development Agency Passes Second Reading

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…ADHOC COMMITTEE SET UP TO WORK ON THE BILL The Delta State Warri, Uvwie and Environs Development Agency Bill, 2019 has passed seconding reading on the floor of the State House of Assembly. The   second reading followed the conclusion of debate on the merits of the bill at Tuesday’s  plenary presided over by the Speaker, Rt Hon Sheriff Oborevwori. The Majority Leader, Hon. Tim Owhefere, who led debate on the imports of the bill moved the motion for its second reading and was unanimously adopted.  Opening the debate on…

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Yakubu Gowon Slumps At Ejoor’s Burial In Delta State

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Former Head of State, Gen. Yakubu Gowon, reportedly slumped at the burial of late Maj.Gen.David Akpodiete Ejoor in Ovwor-Olomu Community, Ughelli South Local Government Area of Delta State. It was  learnt that Gowon was taking the final salute in honour of Ejoor when he suddenly slumped and was immediately rushed into emergency military medical tent. Governor Ifeanyi Okowa and former governor of the state, Chief James Onanefe Ibori, who were seated with Gowon before the incident when the military parade was ongoing immediately rushed into the tent to ensure he…

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Workers Day: NGO Urges Governors To Pay New Minimum Wage For Sake Of National Peace

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Comrade Sheriff Mulade, Coordinator of Centre for Peace and Environmental Justice yesterday appealed to governors across Nigeria to try and pay the new minimum wage for the sake of national unity and peace. Mulade who congratulated workers on May Day, urged all Nigerian Governors to pay the 30 thousand naira minimum wage which he said would go a long way to cushioning the untold hardship confronting Nigerian workers today. Mulade who is also the Secretary of Egbema and Gbaramatu Communities Development Foundation (EGCDF) commended Nigerian workers for their hard work,…

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My Appointment Will Be On Merit As Gov Okowa Warns Those Mounting Pressures On Him

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Asaba – Delta State Governor, Dr. Ifeanyi Okowa has warned those mounting pressures on him over political and public appointments that it is his sole function to make appointments on merit. He declared that he would not entertain any pressured from external forces in appointing people to sensitive offices during his second term in office. Speaking on Wednesday during the celebration of 2019 May Day, themed “Another 100 Years Of Struggle For Jobs, Dignity and Social Justice in Nigeria”, Okowa assured that the issue of Permanent Secretary would be addressed.…

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