Tag: Sen.Dr. Ifeanyi Okowa

Okoro Urges Deltans To Be Patient As Gov Will Appoint Credible Hands Into SEC

Admin

By Ovedhe Jerry A Chieftain of Alliance of Social Democrat party in Delta state, Hon Johnbull Okoro has called on Deltans to be patient with Governor Okowa over his appointment of State Executive Council members, stressing that, the Governor will appoint credible hands that will assist him in piloting the affairs of the State. Hon Okoro stated this in a chat with newsmen in Ughelli, urging Deltans not to put pressure on the state Governor, noting that, “If we put pressure on the Governor it will affect the smooth running…

Read More

Tragedy: Delta Lawmaker Killed By Suspected Yahoo Boy In Ozoro

Admin

..as Gov Okowa condole with families, LGA By Hez Jerry-Ozoro Tragedy struck Isoko North Local Government Council in Delta State as a suspected yahoo boy knocked dead, the Councillor representing Oyede Ward 1, Comrade Hon. Malaka Kelvin Efe in the Isoko North Legislative Arm along Orhuamudhu road in front of the Delta State High Court in Ozoro Community. The deceased was said to be on his way to work when the suspected yahoo boy knocked him down and zoomed off the scene of the accident for fear of not being…

Read More

Gov Okowa Exemplified Speed, Efficiency With New Appointments-Tidi

Admin

Chairman of Warri South Local Government and seasoned grassroots politician, Dr. Michael Ejueyitsi Tidi says Governor Ifeanyi Okowa’s appointment of immediate past Delta State Commissioner for Basic and Primary Education, Mr. Chiedu Ebie as Secretary to Delta State Government, appointment of former Commissioner for Finance, Chief David Edevbie as his Chief of Staff and announcement of Ex-Deputy Speaker of Delta State House of Assembly, Rt. Hon. Funkekeme Solomon as his Senior Political Adviser, exemplifies speed, efficiency and resolve to hit the ground running. Tidi who only last year bagged a…

Read More

Edith Okowa @ 58: Epitome Of Humility, Stewardship- Macaulay

Admin

BY ITEVEH EKPOKPOBE Former Secretary to Delta State Government, Comrade Ovuozourie Macaulay, has described Delta State First Lady, Dame Edith Okowa as an epitome of humility and stewardship as she marks 57 today. The former Scribe in a chat with the Nigerian Television Authority (NTA), said the First Lady is one who is steadfast and unyielding when and where truth matters. Macaulay said, the first lady widows’ project was what pushed him to inculcate widows into his orphans support project last year, adding that her effort is encouraging him to…

Read More

Breaking News: Okowa Appoints Chiedu Ebie As SSG, Edevwbie Chief Of Staff, Fukekeme, Snr Political Adviser

Admin

Governor of Delta State, Sen Dr. Ifeanyi Okowa has appoint the immediate past Commissioner for Basic Education, Honestly Chiedu Ebie as Secretary to the State Government, David Edevwbie as Chief of Staff while Hon Fukekeme Solomon as the Senior Political Adviser… Details shortly…

Read More

Yakubu Gowon Slumps At Ejoor’s Burial In Delta State

Admin

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…

Read More

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

Admin

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.…

Read More

Okowa, Makinde, Obi, Omu, Others For Maris Lecture On Post-Election Management

Admin

DELTA State Governor, Senator Dr Ifeanyi Okowa, Chairman of the Delta State Oil Producing Area Developmental Commission (DESOPADEC), Chief Williams Makinde, former Acting Governor of Delta State, Prince Sam Obi and former Chief Whip of the Senate, Senator Stella Omu have been unveiled to be among dignitaries to attend the first Maris Annual Lecture which has as topic, MANAGING POST-ELECTION CHALLENGES: Nigeria As Case Study will be discussed. According to a press statement issued on Monday (08/04/19) in Asaba, Delta State, former top management staff of the Nigerian National Petroleum…

Read More

FORMER DELTA SSG, MACAULAY CELEBRATES OKOWA VICTORY IN STYLE

Admin

BY ITEVEH EKPOKPOBE Amid music blare from loud speakers, fire works for over 15 minutes graced the skyline of Asaba, Delta State capital, when former Secretary to Delta State Government, Comrade Ovuozourie Macaulay hosted a party to celebrate the electoral victory of incumbent and elect governor of Delta State, Senator Ifeanyi Okowa. Every rudiment of entertainment ticked present in the party; drinks of all assortment, minced and tender meat, music of several genres, small talk between guests, fickle jokes here and there to fill faces with smiles, serious gyrations to…

Read More

MRDD Gov’ship Candidate, Oyowi Accepts Defeat, Congratulates Okowa

Admin

By Igbunu Miracle, Engr. Oghotevwo Lucky Oyovwi, gubernatorial candidate of the Movement for the Restoration and Defense of Democracy (MRDD) has has accepted the out come of the result declared by the Independent National Electoral Commission, INEC, in Delta State and has congratulated Governor Ifeanyi Okowa as the winner of the March 9th governorship election in the state. According to Oyovwi, “My mission to govern Delta State was born out of the desire to giver them basic infrastructural development across the state but I will respect the wish of the…

Read More