Edo Governor, Mr Godwin Obaseki, on Tuesday intensified call for upward review of 13 per cent derivation formula, saying it had remained inadequate for development of the South-South. Obaseki made the call while speaking with newsmen after inaugurating Effurun-Otor-Ovwor-Olomu bridge ...
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Governor Ifeanyi Okowa of Delta on Thursday, inaugurated a seven-man Judicial Panel of Enquiry to establish the ownership of Okpe-Urhobo Forest Reserve, especially the purported de-reserved area. He said at the ceremony at Government House, Asaba that the panel would ...
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Governor Ifeanyi Okowa of Delta on Tuesday urged public-spirited and wealthy Nigerians, especially Deltans, to support the state government in the fight against COVID-19 pandemic. In a broadcast in Asaba, the governor, who is the Chairman of the Central Committee ...
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STATE BROADCAST BY HIS EXCELLENCY, SENATOR, DR. IFEANYI OKOWA, GOVERNOR OF DELTA STATE ON THE CORONAVIRUS PANDEMIC ON TUESDAY, MARCH 24, 2020. My Dear Deltans, For the second time in one week, I am addressing you on the coronavirus pandemic. ...
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Delta State Commissioner for Information, Mr Charles Aniagwu on Monday night discussed Combating COVID-19 pandemic in Delta on AIT’s “Democracy Today’’ in Asaba via Skype. Excerpts Question: Your neighbouring state of Edo has confirmed a case of the COVID-19, what ...
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Governor Ifeanyi Okowa of Delta has directed closure of all primary, secondary and tertiary institutions in the state with effect from Thursday, March 26, 2020 for 30 days. Governor Okowa who gave the directive in a state broadcast at his ...
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The Governor of Sokoto State, Rt. Hon. Aminu Tambuwal has commended Governor Ifeanyi Okowa for enhancing the socio-economic life of Deltans through his sustained commitment towards promoting good governance in the state. Tambuwal who is Chairman of Peoples Democratic Party ...
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Delta Governor, Sen. (Dr) Ifeanyi Okowa, has congratulated Mr Victor Ochei on his appointment as Executive Director, Maritime Labour and Cabotage Services at Nigeria Maritime Administration and Safety Agency (NIMASA). Ochei, a former Speaker of Delta House of Assembly, was ...
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The Governors of the South-South states on Thursday announced their resolution to establish a regional security outfit to stem increasing criminal activities in the region. The governors, who met in Asaba, also resolved to insist on full implementation of 13 ...
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The Governor of Delta, Senator (Dr.) Ifeanyi Okowa, on Wednesday reaffirmed that his administration would continue to execute programmes in line with its commitment to protecting the rights of the child. The governor gave the assurance in Asaba when he ...
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