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Members of the Peoples Democratic Party in Delta State have been assured of a free contest and level playing ground for all aspirants in the 2023 general election. Commissioner for Information in the state, Charles Aniagwu disclosed this at a news conference in Asaba as part of the resolutions reached at the stakeholders meeting on Tuesday in Asaba. Aniagwu disclosed that Governor Ifeanyi Okowa and the State Party Chairman, Olorogun Kingsley Esiso urged contestants to continue to ensure they play by rules and avoid acts tantamount

Governor Ifeanyi Okowa of Delta on Friday said he had intervened in the school fees controversy at Delta State University, Abraka, with directive to the management of the university to liase with students' union to bring down the fees to acceptable levels. Okowa disclosed this after inspection of ongoing works at the University of Delta, Agbor, and the Trauma Centre, Agbor. Okowa explained that the state government didn't fix school fees for its institutions, but had to intervene in the crisis because of the current hardship

Delta Governor, Sen. Ifeanyi Okowa, on Thursday, said the School of Marine Technology, Burutu, would soon be upgraded by the state government. Okowa disclosed this during the inauguration of three legacy projects executed by the Hon. Godknows Angele led administration in Burutu, headquarters of Burutu Council Area. The inaugurated projects were the legislative residential quarters, Head of Personnel Management (HPM) residential quarters and Treasurer to Local Government (TLG) residential quarters. The Governor who was responding to requests by the community, noted that the problem with School of

Delta Governor, Senator (Dr) Ifeanyi Okowa, has cautioned against continual face-off between oil companies and host communities, saying it could lead to further divestment in the oil sector. The governor gave the advice while inaugurating the 2.1-kilometre Obitobon-Elolo-AjaokurreOgbo-Orubu roads in Ogidigben and 2.3-kilometre roads in Benikrukru, both in Warri South-West Local Government Area of the state on Thursday. He stated that Nigeria was producing only 60 per cent of its oil production quota because of the recent divestments from the nation's oil and gas sector. He said

Delta State Governor, Senator Ifeanyi Okowa, on Sunday, called on Nigerians, especially those who are well placed, to extend hands of friendship and support to the less privileged in the society. Governor Okowa who was speaking at the 50th birthday anniversary of Mr. Ifeanyi Nwachukwu in Asaba, said the call had become necessary as it would truly help in building a better country. He noted that if every Nigerian could find a place in their heart to try to lift each other up, the country would

Delta State Commissioner for Information, Mr Charles Aniagwu on Thursday said Governor Ifeanyi Okowa remains irrevocably committed to working to better the lives of Deltans till the last day of his administration. Addressing a news conference at his office in Asaba, Aniagwu said the politics of 2023 would not deter the governor and his administration from delivering more infrastructural development, wealth creation and peace and security for Deltans and residents of the state. The Commissioner who was reacting to certain unsubstantiated reports in the social media

Delta Governor, Sen. (Dr) Ifeanyi Okowa, on Thursday said his administration’s passion for girl-child empowerment was predicated on the need to break away from issues of gender discrimination, poverty and low self-esteem among young women. He stated this at the graduation of beneficiaries of the 2021/2022 Girls' Entrepreneurship and Skills Training Programme (Project GEST) at the Events Centre, Asaba. The governor said that empowerment of the Girl-child was essentially to uplift the economic and social status of traditionally under-privileged girls in society, noting that empowerment of

Delta Governor, Sen. (Dr) Ifeanyi Okowa, on Tuesday, called on Nigerians, particularly Christians, to participate actively in the political process through voting at elections and in advocacy for good governance and credible leadership. The governor made the call in a Keynote Address entitled "The Christian and Responsibility" which he delivered at the Standing Committee Meeting of Church of Nigeria (Anglican Communion) held at All Saints Catheral, Rumuokwurusi, Port-Harcourt. He said that Christians must exercise their right to vote and elect leaders that would govern them, adding

Delta Governor, Sen. Dr Ifeanyi Okowa, on Tuesday charged traditional rulers in the country to be ambassadors of tourism promotion as custodians of culture and traditions of their respective communities. He gave the charge in Asaba while inaugurating the newly-reconstituted Delta State Traditional Rulers' Council. The governor urged the traditional rulers to play active role in marketing Delta State's tourism potential to the world, saying that as custodians of the culture and tradition of the people, royal fathers should be at the forefront of the state