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Ogboru Vs Okowa: Legal Distraction Over As DESOPADEC MD, Askia Congratulates Okowa

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  Following the victory of the Delta State governor, Sen Dr. Ifeanyi Okowa over Great Ogboru at the Supreme Court, the Managing Director/CEO of Delta State Oil Producing Areas Development Commission (DESOPADEC), Bashorun Askia Ogieh has congratulated Governor Okowa According to Askia, “The nuisance and distraction of the legal tussle is over, just as he called on Ogboru to join hands with the Governor in consolidating the foundation for a Stronger Delta. “Despite the distractions of the opposition, Governor Okowa has been focused in delivering democracy dividends throughout the nooks…

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Okowa Celebrates Edevbie At 56

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  Delta Governor, Sen. Dr. Ifeanyi Okowa, has felicitated with his Chief of Staff, Chief David Edevbie, as he clocks 56 years. According to governor Okowa, Edevbie a former Commissioner for Finance is  an illustrious Deltan, who is ever committed to the reformation of Delta State and Nigeria. “Happy 56th Birthday to one of the most hardworking, charismatic and disciplined political office holders in the country — my dear friend and Chief of Staff, Olorogun David Edevbie. As you celebrate another year, I pray that Almighty God grants you a…

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EPF Commends Gov Okowa Over Minimum Wage Implementation

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By Emmanuel Nwebonyi,   A social political pressure group, Elohim Political Forum has commended Delta state governor, Sen. Dr. Ifeanyi Okowa for the implementation of the minimum wage for civil servants in the state.   In a statement, the National coordinator of the group, Prince Emmanuel Omote said, “With the implementation of the minimum wage in Delta state, civil servants have to be steadfast and committed to their duties.    According to Omote, “Some states refused to pay this minimum wage but Okowa, being a God fearing man who know…

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2020 Budget Will Have Impact On State Economy, Deltans Positively-Oborevwori

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  The Speaker of the Delta State House of Assembly, Rt Hon Sheriff Oborevwori has said that the 2020 Budget will impact the State economy and the general wellbeing of Deltans positively. In his remarks on Wednesday, shortly after the presentation of the 2020 budget  by the State Governor, Senator Dr Ifeanyi Okowa,  the Speaker said that the budget, christened ” Budget of Sustained Development was another milestone in the rapid transformation and development that Deltans have witnessed in the State since the beginning of the Governor Okowa’s led administration.…

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Okowa In The Eye Of The Media II

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  By FIDELIS EGUGBO (On Tuesday, October 8, 2019, Delta State Governor, Senator (Dr.) Ifeanyi Okowa had his quarterly media briefing with members of the Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ), Delta State Council. Last Sunday, October 13, 2019, the first part of the feature story, “Okowa In The Eye Of The Media” which was as a result of the media chat was published on page 10 of The Pointer Newspaper. The concluding part of that piece as published on page 10 of The Pointer Newspaper of Sunday, October 20, 2019…

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Edevbie Congratulates Gov Okowa Over Tribunal Judgement

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..his victory is a defense of Democracy By Omoghene Benedict, A chieftain of the Peoples Democratic Part, PDP and Chief of Staff to Delta State Governor, Olorogun David Edevbie has congratulated Gov Ifeanyi Okowa over his victory at the governorship election Tribunal. Reacting to the judgment, Edevbie, the immediate past Commissioner of Finance in the state said, “The tribunal verdict was a resounding judicial vindication of Governor Okowa’s personal character and his electoral victory. “The rule of law has came to the defense of democracy by affirming the sovereign will…

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Delta NYCN Boss Seeks State Government Partnership On Youths Re-Orientation Programs

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By Victor Bieni ASABA- The Chairman, National Youth Council of Nigeria (NYCN), Delta State Chapter, Comrade Kenneth Okorie appealed to the State Government Supports towards Youth Re-orientation Programs. Comrade Okorie disclosed this to our reporter today in Asaba, Delta State Capital during the Council’s courtesy call to the office of the Senior Special Adviser to Governor Ifeanyi Okowa on Political Matters, Rt. Hon. Funkekeme Solomon. Delta NYCN Boss, who commended the State Government policy direction on different Youth development Programs, says the gesture is in line with the National Youth…

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DELTA AT 28: 14 Deltans Get Automatic Employment

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By Omoghene Benedict, As Delta State marks her 28 years creation anniversary, the state governor, Dr. Ifeanyi Okowa has offered automatic employment to 14 Deltans that distinguished themselves in service to the society. The governor disclosed this at the inter-denominational thanksgiving service to mark creation of the state at the Government House, Asaba, on Tuesday. Okowa said, “As a government, we realize that there is need to be equitable and fair in all that we do and that will help to unite our people even more.” Delta was created by…

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Comparative Cost Advantage: Delta State Government Will Replicate Same On Investment- DIDA Boss

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By Victor Bieni ASABA- The Chairman, Delta State Investment Development Agency, Hon. Paul Nmah yesterday in Asaba, Delta State Capital restated that the Agency will work towards ensuring that every sector of the state economy gets the needed attention to taken in consideration the principles of Comparative cost advantage. Delta State DIDA Boss made this assertion yesterday at the Assembly complex during the screen exercise to confirm the Chairman and other members of the Agency by the Members of Delta State House of Assembly. Hon. Nmah noted that the State…

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Delta Assembly Screens, Confirms AJUSAH As Member Of Delta State Judicial Service Commision

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The  State House of Assembly has screened and confirmed the nominee Chief Stephen Ajusah forwarded to the House by Governor Ifeanyi Okowa for appointment as a member of the Delta State Judicial Service Commission. The screening of the nominee followed a motion moved by the Majority Leader, Hon Tim Owhefere seconded by the member representing Oshimili South Constituency, Hon  Shedrack Rapu at  Tuesday’s  plenary presided over by the Speaker, Rt Hon  Sheriff Oborevwori.  The nominee was ushered into the chamber following the adoption of the motion and was introduced by…

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