Delta Governor, Sen. Dr Ifeanyi Okowa, on Monday, said Nigeria was in need of good leadership that would entrench desired unity, sustainable growth and development currently lacking in the nation. Okowa made this known at the 2021 Sam Epelle Memorial Gold Paper Lecture organized by the Nigerian Institute of Public Relations (NIPR) at Orchids Hotel,…
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The Nigerian Institute of Public Relations (NIPR) has said that it is set to convoke a summit on security, peace and national integration. The National President of the Institute and Chairman of the Council, Mallam Mukhtar Sirajo, stated this in Asaba while addressing newsmen after a tour of some legacy projects of Governor Okowa of…
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By Tina Oki Delta State Commissioner for Works (Highways & Urban), Engr Noel Omodon has called on engineers to go for professionalism which sets their works apart. Engr Omodon made the call today when the Executive members of the Nigerian Society of Engineers (NSE), Asaba branch paid him a courtesy visit in his office in…
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Delta State Commissioner for Information, Mr Charles Aniagwu on Thursday said the law to ban open grazing in the state would promote healthy and harmonious living among farmers and herders. Speaking on ‘The Morning Show’ on Arise TV, Aniagwu said that the law was not targeted at any section of the society but to provide…
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By Gertrude Onyekachukwu-Uteh. JOHN OKAFOR is the CEO of G.Husb Enterprise located at Ugbolu. He hails from Ika North East Local Government Area. He holds a BSC, MSC and is about to complete his PhD in Economics from the University of Benin. He is a focused and enterprising young man who in spite of being…
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Delta State Government on Thursday expressed dismay with the decision of the Nigerian Christian Pilgrims Commission (NCPC) to centralise COVID-19 tests for intending pilgrims in the state. The State Commissioner for Information, Mr Charles Aniagwu said in a statement in Asaba, that the centralised COVID-19 test ordered by the NCPC had caused untold hardship to…
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By Donald Ojebo The Delta State Government has restated its commitment in ensuring that the purpose and objective of the State’s University Teaching Hospital as charted by its founding fathers are not compromised. The Delta State Commissioner for Health, Dr. Mordi Ononye stated this during a scheduled meeting in Oghara with Consultants in the employ of the Delta State Teaching Hospital, (DELSUTH) Oghara which was at…
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By Donald Ojebo and Matthew Okoata Practicing Nurses in the Delta State and the country at large have been charged to do their utmost best to abide by the code of ethics of nursing according to the Nursing and Midwifery Council of Nigeria with the view to provide competent and quality care to the sick…
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DELTA State Government has signed an agreement with a private firm, Koolboks for the supply and maintenance of solar refrigerators to primary healthcare centres across the state under the Public-Private Partnership. Director-General of Delta State Contributory Healthcare Scheme, Dr Ben Nkechika who signed on behalf of the State Government, said the agreement was aimed at…
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Governor Ifeanyi Okowa of Delta has commiserated with the Uwaifo family, Bini kingdom and music buffs over the passing of legendary musician, Professor Victor Uwaifo. He also condoled with the Government and people of Edo on the demise of the renowned musician, a native of Benin, who reportedly died on Saturday after a brief illness.…
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