Appointments: Oborevwori, Okowa Not In ‘Cold War-CPS Ahon

  Delta State Government has denied the allegations of disagreements between the incumbent Governor, Rt. Hon. Sheriff Oborevwori, and his predecessor, Senator Ifeanyi Okowa. Chief Press Secretary to the Governor, Sir Festus Ahon, in a statement in Asaba, said, “The purported disagreement as published by some media houses  was a figment of the imagination of the writer as no cold war exists between the two leaders. The Governor’s spokesman said that Oborevwori and Okowa “enjoy the warmest of relationships”, describing the publication as total falsehood and a futile, unnecessary effort…

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2023: Omote Congratulates Gov Okowa As Atiku Running Mate

By Michael Veloh   The Managing Director of Elohim Lambano, Prince Omote Emmanuel has congratulated Delta State Governor, Sen Ifeanyi Aurthur Okowa on his emergence as the running mate to the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, presidential flag bearer, Atiku Abubakar at the 2023 general elections.   Omote in a statement described governor Okowa as a reflection of democracy and his choice as running mate, shows that victory is sure for PDP in 2023.   He said, “I want to congratulate our state governor that has demonstrated selflessness in bring peace…

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Okowa Warns Deltans Over Driving Against Traffic

By OGHENEKARO AWODEHA, Delta Governor, Sen. (Dr) Ifeanyi Okowa, has warned motorists using the Asaba-Onitsha road, especially at the River Niger Bridge end, to desist from driving against traffic or risk being arrested. Governor Okowa handed the warning while flagging off Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC) end-of-year traffic patrol at Government House, Asaba. The governor, who performed the ceremony with the Corps Marshal and Chief Executive Officer of FRSC, Mr Boboye Oyeyemi, commended FRSC for ensuring free-flow of traffic at the Asaba end of the bridge. He warned that the…

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DELTA AT 28: 14 Deltans Get Automatic Employment

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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Delta At 28: Continue To Support Okowa’s Govt, Oborevwori Urges Deltans

*Enjoins  Deltans  To  Sustain  Prevailing  Peace  The Speaker of the Delta State House of Assembly, Rt Hon Sheriff Oborevwori has urged Deltans to maintain the prevailing peace in the state and continue to support the administration of His Excellency, Senator Dr Ifeanyi Arthur Okowa.  In his Congratulatory message on the occasion of the 28th anniversary of the creation of Delta State, the Speaker at Tuesday’s plenary prayed for peace,  prosperity and progress in the state.  He said that; “Today marks the 28th anniversary of the creation of our dear State. On…

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Technical Education, Panacea To Youth Restiveness- CEPEJ Boss

….urges Governor to upgrade schools in Riverine Communities By Victor Bieni The National Coordinator, Centre for Peace and Environmental Justice (CEPEJ), Comrade Sheriff Mulade has said that the best method of curbing youth Restiveness in any Society is by utilizing the opportunities of technical Education. The Gbaramatu Kingdom born human rights activist made this call in Warri South West LGA of Delta State while appealing to Governor Ifeanyi Okowa to upgrade Technical Colleges in Coastal Communities so as to reduce youth restiveness in the area. Comrade Sheriff Mulade who highlighted…

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Alubeze Commends Okowa Over Appointment of Funkekeme As SPA

The leader of Burutu Local Government Area Legislative Arm, Rt. Hon. Joseph Asiaye Alubeze has commended Governor Ifeanyi Okowa over the appointment of one of his leaders, Chief Solomon Funkekeme as his Senior Political Adviser (SPA). The lawmaker said Okowa’s gesture has shown his love for the people of Burutu Local Government Area, adding that he knows more people will also be appointed from the area in no distance time. According to him, “On behalf of the good people of Burutu Local Government Area, we want to specially thank the…

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Full Text Of Gov Okowa Inaugural Speech For Second Term

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

*** 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

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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