Delta Governor, Senator Ifeanyi Okowa, has called on judges in the country to discharge their duties with utmost impartiality, courage, integrity, humility and commonsense to guarantee justice for all. He gave the charge at the swearing-in of four new judges into the state judiciary and a member of the state’s Judicial Service Commission at Government…
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 and rather allow the spirit of June 12 to resonate, as they elect a new set of leaders for the country in the forthcoming 2023 general…
Governor Ifeanyi Okowa of Delta has commended Mr Ejiro Otarigho, driver of the petroleum truck that exploded at Agbarho, Ughelli North Local Government Area, on Saturday, for his uncommon heroism that averted a major disaster. In a statement by his Chief Press Secretary, Mr Olisa Ifeajika, Okowa said that the bravery and patriotism-propelled risk taken…
By Gertrude Onyekachukwu-Uteh and Ese Laura Oghene EDEOGHO BENJAMIN is a Sociology graduate and is the CEO of Oghene-Leno Polythenes, Asaba. He had worked as a banker with two microfinance banks before he enrolled and trained in the Delta State Government’s Skills Training and Entrepreneurship Programme (STEP) in the 2016/2017 cycle. He was trained…
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…
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…
By Daniel Egwahor/Donald Monu The need for the creation of a working uniform scheme of work for Technical Colleges in the state has been stressed with scholars and curriculum experts being called upon to put in their best to develop one which would bring to the fore the many advantages that technical education has to…
Governor Ifeanyi Okowa of Delta has condoled with his Ondo State counterpart, Chief Rotimi Akeredolu, over Sunday’s attack at St. Francis Catholic Church, Owo, which led to the killing of no fewer than 40 worshippers. He condemned the dastardly act and called on security agents to fish out the perpetrators and bring them to justice.…
By Gertrude Onyekachukwu-Uteh and Ese Laura Oghene Stakeholders in the Agricultural Industry have assembled to identify solutions to various challenges plaguing the sector in Nigeria and Sub-Saharan Africa. This was the overarching goal at the 7th Agricultural Policy Stakeholders Forum and 1st Annual International Conference organized by the Agricultural Policy Research Network (APRNet) in Asaba. The…
by Egwahor Daniel and Monu Donald School heads have been called upon to always protect government property entrusted in their care. The Commissioner for Technical Education, Hon Shola Daibo, made this call during a one-day workshop organized by the Delta State Ministry for Technical Education, for teachers in the technical colleges across the state on…