Expanding the Delta State contributory health insurance scheme to achieve 70 percent universal health coverage by 2023 through improved financing mechanisms was brought to the front-burner yesterday. The one-day seminar organized by the State Contributory Health Commission (DSCHC) featured the Chief Economic Adviser to the Governor, Prof Sylvester Monye; the Chief Economic Adviser to the…
As the world comes to the ominous reality that climate change is becoming a serious threat to the lives of billions on the planet earth, Delta State Governor Senator Ifeanyi Okowa has stated the resolve of the state to adapt more proactive measures against the ugly trend. Speaking while declaring open the Delta State celebration…
Governor Ifeanyi Okowa of Delta, on Wednesday, eulogised the late Supreme Court Judge, Justice Samuel Oseji, saying he was an incorruptible jurist and a man of unassailable integrity whose death was a great loss to Delta and Nigeria. Okowa spoke at a “Night of Tributes” for the late Jurist held at the Court of Appeal, Asaba.…
Delta Governor, Sen. (Dr) Ifeanyi Okowa, on Wednesday, called on the Nigerian Navy to strenghten its operational efficiency in ensuring that piracy and other unwholesome activities were nipped in the bud in the maritime sector of the nation’s economy. Okowa made the call when he received the Chief of Naval Staff, Vice Admiral Awwal Gambo…
Governor Ifeanyi Okowa of Delta has expressed sadness on the passing of immediate past Commissioner for Housing in the state, Mr Joseph Ogeh. Ogeh, a renowned consulting architect, reportedly died in the early hours of Sunday in Warri. He was 56. In a statement by his Chief Press Secretary, Mr Olisa Ifeajika, in Asaba, the…
SPECIAL Adviser to the Delta State Governor on Rural and Community Development, Rt. Hon. Emmanuel Okoro, PhD on Thursday, paid an interfacing visit to the Traditional Rulers and Opinion Leaders of Urhobo Ethnic Nationality. The visit by the Special Adviser and his team was to engender good governance in the State. Dr. Okoro and his…
By Gertrude Onyekachukwu-Uteh The Delta State Government has been commended for its efforts at promoting the Sustainable Development Goals’ global framework for economic and social development through its policies and programmes. The Chief Job and Wealth Creation Officer of the Delta State Job and Wealth Creation Bureau, Prof Eric Eboh, made the commendation during an…
By Gertrude Onyekachukwu-Uteh. Henry Enonuya tells the story of how Governor Ifeanyi Okowa’s led-government has transformed his life through the Skills Training and Entrepreneurship Programme (STEP). Henry is the CEO of Gizzo Clothings located in Asaba. He is six years in business. He can be reached at 07031919368, Instagram @Gizzo.standard and Facebook @Gizzoclothing. In line…
Former Head of State and Chairman National Peace Committee, General Abdulsalami Abubakar,has commended Governor Ifeanyi Okowa for his contributions to peace and development of Delta. Abubakar gave the commendation on Thursday while addressing newsmen at Government House, Asaba, shortly after a courtesy call on the Governor. The former Head of State, who was in company…
Delta State Commissioner for Information, Mr. Charles Aniagwu has defended the 2022 Appropriation Bill of the Ministry before the State House of Assembly (DTHA), securing the support and cooperation of the legislators. Accompanying the Commissioner for the Budget Defence were the Permanent Secretary (Ministry of Information) Mr. Paul Osahor; the General Managers of the three…