A total of about 18,761 students of Delta State origin in various tertiary institutions will benefit from the Delta State Bursary and Scholarship Scheme also known as the Students Special Assistance Scheme (‘Okowa Alert’). In a statement issued by the executive secretary of the board, Hon. Sunny Orishedere, the payments commenced on December 28, 2021,…
The landscape and other connected sectors of Asaba and it’s environs is set to receive a massive upgrade as a result of the ongoing Leisure Park and Film Village project, Governor Ifeanyi Okowa of Delta has said. Speaking to newsmen after inspecting the twin projects, Okowa expressed optimistism that the projects would be completed in…
It was an atmosphere of excitement and gratitude to the Delta State Government for its job and wealth creation programme as more beneficiaries of the Skills Training and Entrepreneurship Programme (STEP) receive starter pack in Asaba. The beneficiaries who were 80 in number comprised the second batch of the 146 STEP graduates who successfully completed…
The Delta State Government says its 2022 budget of N479 billion was aimed at completing all ongoing projects across the state. State Commissioner for Information, Mr Charles Aniagwu who stated this on ChannelsTV live programme monitored in Asaba, on Monday, said the Okowa administration would take advantage of the 2022 budget, being the last full…
Chief Julius Egbedi, Delta Commissioner for Agriculture and Natural Resources has commended the Nigerian Army for the improved security in the state. Egbedi, who doubles as the Chairman, Delta State Livestock Management Committee (DLMC), gave the commendation when he led members of the committee on a courtesy visit on the Brigade Commander, 63 Brigade Nigeria…
Delta Governor, Senator (Dr) Ifeanyi Okowa, on Saturday assured people of the state of greater dividends of democracy in 2022, with a call for more prayers and support. He made the call in his New Year Message to the people, and expressed gratitude to God for seeing Deltans through 2021 and into 2022, remarking that…
By Gertrude Onyekachukwu-Uteh STANLEY IDIETAKARE is a pioneer beneficiary of the Delta State Youth Agricultural Entrepreneurs Programme (YAGEP.) He was trained and established in poultry production in the 2015/2016 YAGEP Cycle. Stanley hails from Ughelli North Local Government Area and has an HND in Public Administration from Imo State Polytechnic. He is the CEO of Divine Progressive Farm located at YAGEP Farm…
Delta state media practitioners have been advised to at all times exercise due diligence and impartiality in their reportage so as to guarantee a peaceful and stronger Delta. This charge was given by the Delta State governor, Dr. Ifeanyi Okowa who was represented by his Information Commissioner, Mr. Charles Aniagwu, while declaring open the 3rd…
Delta Governor, Sen. Dr. Ifeanyi Okowa, on Monday, called for holistic approach to sports development and management in Nigeria to maximise the contribution of sports to national development. Okowa who made the call in his remarks during the Extra Ordinary National Council on Sports Meeting held at the Unity Hall, Government House, Asaba, said attention…
Delta Governor, Sen. (Dr) Ifeanyi Okowa, on Monday said his administration would sustain its partnership with Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC) to ensure safety on roads in the state, especially during the yuletide Okowa stated this at a joint media briefing he held at Government House, Asaba, with the Corps Marshal of FRSC, Mr Boboye…