2023: Aniagwu urges Nigerians to shun politics of ethnicity, religion
As Nigerians celebrate democracy day on June 12, Delta State Commissioner for Information, Mr Charles Aniagwu has called on the people to de-emphasize ethnicity, religion and other primordial sentiments as they elect a new set of leaders for the country in the 2023 general elections. Aniagwu who was x-raying the impact of dividends of democracy on citizens said the political class have not been able to give strength to the spirit of June 12. Speaking on Channels TV "News Across Nigeria", on Monday, Aniagwu opined that
Okowa salutes Gen. Abdulsalami Abubakar at 80
Governor Ifeanyi Okowa of Delta has congratulated former Head of State, General Abdulsalami Abubakar (retd), on his 80th birthday. Okowa, in a statement by his Chief Press Secretary, Mr Olisa Ifeajika, in Asaba, said Nigeria benefited immensely from Abubakar's leadership as he returned the country to democratic rule when he organised the general elections that birthed the fledgling process in 1999. He commended Abubakar for his consistency in the pursuit of peace and credibility of the electoral process in the country. Okowa also lauded the former head
Make society better with your positions, Okowa charges leaders
Delta Governor, Senator (Dr) Ifeanyi Okowa, has called on people in authority to use their positions to make the lives of the people they lead better. Okowa made the call on Sunday at a Thanksgiving Service for the 3rd anniversary of the 7th Assembly of Delta House of Assembly held at Living Faith Church, Asaba. He said that God allowed people to be in positions of authority to add value to the lives of others in the society. "I am glad to be with us as Delta
Asaba airport calibrates ILS, targets international operations
The Asaba airport on Tuesday said it was targeting improved services and international flight operations with the successful verification of the Instrument Landing System (ILS) at the airport. Managing Director of the Asaba Airport Company, Christophe Penninck disclosed this in Asaba while addressing journalists during the verification of the ILS at the airport. He said that with the successful verification of the calibration of the ILS, airlines would be able to land at the airport at deteriorated weather conditions up to 800 meters. The Asaba airport boss
Okowa has justified Deltans confidence in him – Aniagwu
Delta Government on Tuesday said Governor Ifeanyi Okowa had since assuming office seven years ago justified the confidence of people of the state in him. At a news conference in Asaba, the Commissioner for Information, Mr Charles Aniagwu, said that the gôvernor had performed superlatively that no amount of propaganda and malicious media onslaught would dampen his spirit or blur the vision. He stated that the gôvernor would continue to deliver on the mandate freely given to him by the people of the state. Aniagwu who was
Okowa has all it takes to be president – Spokesman
Chief Press Secretary to Governor Ifeanyi Okowa of Delta, Mr Olisa Ifeajika, has said that the governor has all it takes to be president of Nigeria. Ifeajika stated this while reacting to remarks on Okowa by analysts in an AriseTv programme on Monday, on the strengths and weaknesses some members of Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) being tipped as Vice Presidential candidate for the party presidential candidate who emerged on Saturday night, Alhaji Atiku Abubakar. Addressing journalists at Government House Asaba, the governor’s spokesman said the comments
7th Anniversary: Let’s remain united, Okowa urges Deltans
Delta Governor, Sen. (Dr.) Ifeanyi Okowa, has called for strengtening of unity among Deltans for greater development of the state and its people. Okowa made the call on Monday, in Asaba, at the Thanksgiving and Praise Day to mark the 7th anniversary of his administration. He thanked God for His faithfulness to his administration and the people of Delta even when things were gloomy and difficult in the first two years of his administration. He said, "I want to truly appreciate all of you for coming today
Okowa wants banks to increase partnership with citizens
Delta Governor, Sen. (Dr.) Ifeanyi Okowa, on Monday urged banks and other financial institutions to de-emphasise profit and partner more with the people for improved socio-economic development in the country. Okowa made the call while inaugurating a branch of Premium Trust Bank in Asaba. He expressed gladness with the establishment of bank in the State and commended the Chief Executive Officer, Mr Emmanuel Emefiene, for the great feat. "I am glad to see what I see here today. It is beautiful and I thank God for that.
Okowa congratulates PDP presidential candidate, Atiku Abubakar
Delta Governor, Sen. (Dr.) Ifeanyi Okowa, has felicitated with former Vice President Alhaji Atiku Abubakar over his victory at Saturday's Peoples Democratic Party (PDP)'s Special National Convention held in Abuja. In a statement by his Chief Press Secretary, Olisa Ifeajika, the Governor expressed confidence in Abubakar's capability to provide needed leadership that would lead the party to accomplish its "Rescue Nigeria" agenda beginning from 2023. He urged him to, as the face of the PDP in 2023 general elections, bring his political and socio-economic wherewithal to
2023: Nigeria’s next president must pay attention to restructuring – Tambuwal
Governor of Sokoto State and Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) Presidential aspirant, Alhaji Aminu Tambuwal on Friday said the next president of the country must pay attention to the yearnings of Nigerians on restructuring, devolution of power and fiscal federalism. Tambuwal who stated this in Asaba while addressing PDP delegates, said that without addressing the issue of restructuring and other constitutional amendments the country cannot move forward. According to him, I believe that the next President of Nigeria should pay attention to the yearnings and aspirations of
