NO DTS 0909: GOV OKOWA HAILS JUSTICE UMUKORO AT 65
NO DTS 0910: BAYOKO RECEIVES HANDOVER NOTES AS FUNCTIONING SSG IN DELTA
NO DTS 0911: DTSG COMMENCES INFORMATION COMMUNICATION TECHNOLOGY YOUTH EMPOWERMENT PROGRAMME (ICT-YEP)
NO DTS 0912: GOV OKOWA GETS MORE COMMENDATIONS FOR CONSTRUCTION, MAINTENANCE OF ROADS
NO DTS 0913: ONOYAKE ASSURES UVWIE RESIDENTS OF SECURITY OF LIFE, PROPERTY
NO DTS 0914: OKWECHIME ADMONISHES VIGILANTE GROUPS TO WORK IN SYNERGY WITH POLICE, SECURITY OPERATIVES
NO DTS 0915: BISHOP ENAKIRERHI URGES CHRISTIANS TO SEEK GOD THROUGH BAPTISM OF HOLY SPIRIT
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NO DTS 0909: ASABA, NIGERIA, MONDAY, MAY 24, 2021
GOV OKOWA HAILS JUSTICE UMUKORO AT 65
Delta State Governor, Senator Dr Ifeanyi Okowa, has congratulated the retired Chief Judge of the state, Justice Marshal Umukoro, on his 65th birth anniversary.
Okowa, in a statement by his Chief Press Secretary, Mr Olisa Ifeajika, said that Justice Umukoro had served the state meritoriously as an erudite jurist, whose contributions to the growth of the state’s judiciary would remain indelible.
According to him, Umukoro’s outstanding service to the state culminated in his appointment as Chief Judge in 2015.
He lauded Umukoro, whose birth anniversary coincided with his retirement from the civil service of the state, adding that his many accomplishments, including the recent granting of full autonomy to the state’s judiciary under his watch, were marks of his judicial astuteness.
“By all standards, you have made your mark in the judiciary as a Chief Judge and life bencher and I must thank God that over the years, you have used your privileged position to render service to our great state and humanity.”
“On behalf of the government and people of Delta State, I join your professional colleagues, family and friends in commemorating the 65th anniversary of your birth.”
“As you celebrate this milestone and bow out on retirement, it is my prayer that God will continue to bless you and grant you greater wisdom in your future capacities you may serve the state, country and humanity.”
NO DTS 0910: ASABA, NIGERIA, MONDAY, MAY 24, 2021
BAYOKO RECEIVES HANDOVER NOTES AS FUNCTIONING SSG IN DELTA
The Functioning Secretary to the Delta State Government and Head of Service, Mr. Reginald Bayoko says the civil service which is the engine room of government will always provide unbiased analysis of every situation in tandem with the policy direction of government.
Mr. Bayoko stated this in Asaba when the out-gone Secretary to the State Government, Mr. Chiedu Ebie officially handed-over to him as the Functioning Secretary to the State Government.
While commending the former SSG whom he described as a quintessential gentleman for his remarkable contributions towards the development of the state as a former Commissioner for Basic and Secondary Education and Secretary to the State Government, a position he held for two years, Bayoko disclosed that by divine providence, he was asked by the Governor to oversee the Office of the SSG on a functioning capacity.
The Functioning SSG and HoS while receiving the handover notes from the former SSG, said that loyalty remained the hallmark of the civil service and pledged his loyalty and that of the civil service to the government of the day, even as he restated the commitment of civil servants in assisting the governor to finish strong.
Earlier, the out-gone SSG, Mr. Chiedu Ebie expressed glowing tributes to the state governor, Senator ( Dr.) Ifeanyi Okowa for the privilege given him to serve in his cabinet and for his mentorship.
He said as SSG he put in his best and ensured that he performed his duties to the best of his abilities to promote government and thanked staff for their dedication, support and cooperation.
NO DTS 0911: ASABA, NIGERIA, MONDAY, MAY 24, 2021
DTSG COMMENCES INFORMATION COMMUNICATION TECHNOLOGY YOUTH EMPOWERMENT PROGRAMME (ICT-YEP)
By Oghogho Emakporuena
Delta State Government, through the Ministry of Science and Technology, has kick started the Information Communication and Technology Youth Empowerment Programme (ICT-YEP) in the state.
Speaking at the occasion in Asaba, the Permanent Secretary (PS) in the Ministry of Science and Technology, Mr Bernald Onochie Okonta, thanked the state governor, Senator (Dr) Ifeanyi Okowa, for the opportunity to empower the youths, saying that the governor was very passionate about youth empowerment through acquisition of relevant skills that would make them self employed and contribute meaningfully in the development of the state economy.
Okonta advised the participants to take the opportunity very serious, noting that the state government had expended much in organising the programme to enhance their knowledge in ICT.
The participants were reminded to count themselves lucky to be among the 630 participants chosen out of thousands that applied for the programme, adding that there was the need for youths in the state to be industrious with the right platforms for them to be self-employed as provided through the ICT programme.
Courses available at the programme were divided into START UP ACADEMY and ICT FOR SELF EMPLOYMENT.
The Start Up Academy had sub courses as Basic and Advanced Fronted/Backend, Web Development Training, Mobile Development, UI/UX Design Essentials and Advanced Networking while the ICT For Self Development had courses as Home Security Design and Installation Program with CCTV, Access Control and Alarm Solutions, Home and Small Office Networking and Advanced Solar and Inverter Installation and repairs.
NO DTS 0912: ASABA, NIGERIA, MONDAY, MAY 24, 2021
GOV OKOWA GETS MORE COMMENDATIONS FOR CONSTRUCTION, MAINTENANCE OF ROADS
By Clementina Wewele
Residents in Ethiope West Local Government Area of Delta State have commended the State Governor, Senator Dr Ifeanyi Okowa, for the massive construction and maintenance of roads in the locality.
While commending the governor over his enormous work on the maintenance and construction of roads in the state, the people of the area urged him to do more in the maintenance of some existing roads that were fast deteriorating in the area.
Speaking on behalf of the people, Captain Duke Ajueyishi said that the Okowa Administration had done very well in the area of road construction and maintenance in the state, adding however that attention should be accorded some roads going bad in the locality.
He said that the road leading to the Government Health Care Centre in Ogharefe was in a bad shape and had almost become inaccessible by motorists, adding that some other roads that needed urgent attention in the area included the Judges Quarters and Cradle Educational Centre Way in Ogharefe – Oghara.
Others who spoke also commended the untiring efforts of the state governor at ensuring accessibility of the various communities through good roads in the locality, adding that the governor should pay more attention at rehabilitating the General Hospital Road in Oghara, the Eyaofe Road, off Okuemeva Road, Ogharefe in the area.
NO DTS 0913: ASABA, NIGERIA, MONDAY, MAY 24, 2021
ONOYAKE ASSURES UVWIE RESIDENTS OF SECURITY OF LIFE, PROPERTY
By Ambrose Ologide
The Chairman of Uvwie Local Government Council Area of Delta State, Honourable Ramson Onoyake, has assured residents of the area of the safety of their lives and properties.
Onoyake gave the assurance at Effurun in a public function while fielding questions from journalists on the nefarious activities of some commercial tricycle (keke) riders in the area.
He said that the insecurity situation was being handled by the council in conjunction with the police and other security operatives, even as he enjoined residents to avoid late night movements and be security conscious at all times.
He had earlier noted that insecurity was a national issue in Nigeria but vowed to tackle it headlong in the locality with the needed supports from the security operatives.
” We have had meetings with various divisional police officers and soldiers in Uvwie Local Government Area on the issue,” he added.
NO DTS 0914: ASABA, NIGERIA, MONDAY, MAY 24, 2021
OKWECHIME ADMONISHES VIGILANTE GROUPS TO WORK IN SYNERGY WITH POLICE, SECURITY OPERATIVES
By Austine Enunwa
The Chairman of the Aniocha North Local Government Council Area of Delta State, Honourable Kevin Okwechime, has admonished the members of the vigilante groups across the council area to work in synergy with the police and other security agencies in the state.
Honourable Okwechime, who gave the admonishment at the council secretariat in Issele Uku, headquarters of the local government during his maiden peace and security committee meeting, explained that there was the need for all the security agencies to be united so as to form a common force for effective policing of the locality.
He urged the President General (PG) of each of the communities in the area to similarly liaise with their respective Obis for proper guidance in identifying strangers from indigenes in the communities.
The Divisional Police Officer (DPO), Issele UKu Divisional Headquarters, CSP Yusuf Mohammed, while briefing the committee members solicited for the cooperation of the residents by providing useful information to the Police to enable them fight criminality in the area, adding that intelligent gathering was very necessary for effective policing.
The Chairman, Aniocha North Joint Vigilante Group, Mr Johnson Osaha, in his remark appealed to the local government chairman to use his good office to tackle the Fulani Headsmen menace in the locality, saying that the vigilante group needed the necessary logistics, particularly good and efficient weapons to enhance their operations.
NO DTS 0915: ASABA, NIGERIA, MONDAY, MAY 24, 2021
BISHOP ENAKIRERHI URGES CHRISTIANS TO SEEK GOD THROUGH BAPTISM OF HOLY SPIRIT
By Balogun Mabamije.
As the 2021 Pentecost Day was being celebrated in different parts of the country and the world at large, Christians in Delta State have been urged to seek the genue power of God through the baptism of the Holy Spirit for effective service.
Speaking to Christians at the Heroes of Faith Ministry in Ughelli on the topic, “The Outpouring of the Holy Ghost and Seven fold Ministry of the Holy Spirit,” the state chairman of Pentecostal Fellowship of Nigeria ( PFN), Bishop Kingsley Enakirerhi, said that the Pentecost Day marked the arrival of the Holy Ghost to the church which was promised by Jesus Christ in Luke 24:49.
Bishop Enakirerhi said that the Holy Ghost is the power of God released upon the church for effective service and urged all Christians to pray for the baptism of the Holy Spirit which signifies the presence and power of God in the church.
The PFN chairman noted that people no longer accord the church the fear of God due to the absence of God’s Power in the church, saying that a pastor that had no power of God could not function effectively.
He emphasised that in the days of John the Baptist, while he was in the wilderness preaching the word of God, sinners flocked around him, seeking for repentance because of the power of God, adding that all things become possible when the power of God was at work.
Bishop Enakirerhi berated pastors who run after titles as a way to show off, saying that titles without God’s Power was as good as useless.
Speaking further, Bishop Enakirerhi emphasised that purity, love and the words of God could not be compromised if one was to contact and connect with the Holy Ghost, just as he added that sin could quench the power of God.
The well attended ceremony was rounded off with prayers for the outpouring of the Holy Spirit upon the church in Nigeria, growth of the church, peace and progress of the state and the country.
NEWS BULLETIN, MONDAY, MAY 24, 2021 (EVENING EDITION)
NO DTS 0909: GOV OKOWA HAILS JUSTICE UMUKORO AT 65
NO DTS 0910: BAYOKO RECEIVES HANDOVER NOTES AS FUNCTIONING SSG IN DELTA
NO DTS 0911: DTSG COMMENCES INFORMATION COMMUNICATION TECHNOLOGY YOUTH EMPOWERMENT PROGRAMME (ICT-YEP)
NO DTS 0912: GOV OKOWA GETS MORE COMMENDATIONS FOR CONSTRUCTION, MAINTENANCE OF ROADS
NO DTS 0913: ONOYAKE ASSURES UVWIE RESIDENTS OF SECURITY OF LIFE, PROPERTY
NO DTS 0914: OKWECHIME ADMONISHES VIGILANTE GROUPS TO WORK IN SYNERGY WITH POLICE, SECURITY OPERATIVES
NO DTS 0915: BISHOP ENAKIRERHI URGES CHRISTIANS TO SEEK GOD THROUGH BAPTISM OF HOLY SPIRIT
Editor: Johnson Ebigide
Tel: 08077308769
Website: information. Delta state.gov.ng; Facebook: @delmininfo;
Instagram: @delmininfo; Twitter: @delmininfo
NO DTS 0909: ASABA, NIGERIA, MONDAY, MAY 24, 2021
GOV OKOWA HAILS JUSTICE UMUKORO AT 65
Delta State Governor, Senator Dr Ifeanyi Okowa, has congratulated the retired Chief Judge of the state, Justice Marshal Umukoro, on his 65th birth anniversary.
Okowa, in a statement by his Chief Press Secretary, Mr Olisa Ifeajika, said that Justice Umukoro had served the state meritoriously as an erudite jurist, whose contributions to the growth of the state’s judiciary would remain indelible.
According to him, Umukoro’s outstanding service to the state culminated in his appointment as Chief Judge in 2015.
He lauded Umukoro, whose birth anniversary coincided with his retirement from the civil service of the state, adding that his many accomplishments, including the recent granting of full autonomy to the state’s judiciary under his watch, were marks of his judicial astuteness.
“By all standards, you have made your mark in the judiciary as a Chief Judge and life bencher and I must thank God that over the years, you have used your privileged position to render service to our great state and humanity.”
“On behalf of the government and people of Delta State, I join your professional colleagues, family and friends in commemorating the 65th anniversary of your birth.”
“As you celebrate this milestone and bow out on retirement, it is my prayer that God will continue to bless you and grant you greater wisdom in your future capacities you may serve the state, country and humanity.”
NO DTS 0910: ASABA, NIGERIA, MONDAY, MAY 24, 2021
BAYOKO RECEIVES HANDOVER NOTES AS FUNCTIONING SSG IN DELTA
The Functioning Secretary to the Delta State Government and Head of Service, Mr. Reginald Bayoko says the civil service which is the engine room of government will always provide unbiased analysis of every situation in tandem with the policy direction of government.
Mr. Bayoko stated this in Asaba when the out-gone Secretary to the State Government, Mr. Chiedu Ebie officially handed-over to him as the Functioning Secretary to the State Government.
While commending the former SSG whom he described as a quintessential gentleman for his remarkable contributions towards the development of the state as a former Commissioner for Basic and Secondary Education and Secretary to the State Government, a position he held for two years, Bayoko disclosed that by divine providence, he was asked by the Governor to oversee the Office of the SSG on a functioning capacity.
The Functioning SSG and HoS while receiving the handover notes from the former SSG, said that loyalty remained the hallmark of the civil service and pledged his loyalty and that of the civil service to the government of the day, even as he restated the commitment of civil servants in assisting the governor to finish strong.
Earlier, the out-gone SSG, Mr. Chiedu Ebie expressed glowing tributes to the state governor, Senator ( Dr.) Ifeanyi Okowa for the privilege given him to serve in his cabinet and for his mentorship.
He said as SSG he put in his best and ensured that he performed his duties to the best of his abilities to promote government and thanked staff for their dedication, support and cooperation.
NO DTS 0911: ASABA, NIGERIA, MONDAY, MAY 24, 2021
DTSG COMMENCES INFORMATION COMMUNICATION TECHNOLOGY YOUTH EMPOWERMENT PROGRAMME (ICT-YEP)
By Oghogho Emakporuena
Delta State Government, through the Ministry of Science and Technology, has kick started the Information Communication and Technology Youth Empowerment Programme (ICT-YEP) in the state.
Speaking at the occasion in Asaba, the Permanent Secretary (PS) in the Ministry of Science and Technology, Mr Bernald Onochie Okonta, thanked the state governor, Senator (Dr) Ifeanyi Okowa, for the opportunity to empower the youths, saying that the governor was very passionate about youth empowerment through acquisition of relevant skills that would make them self employed and contribute meaningfully in the development of the state economy.
Okonta advised the participants to take the opportunity very serious, noting that the state government had expended much in organising the programme to enhance their knowledge in ICT.
The participants were reminded to count themselves lucky to be among the 630 participants chosen out of thousands that applied for the programme, adding that there was the need for youths in the state to be industrious with the right platforms for them to be self-employed as provided through the ICT programme.
Courses available at the programme were divided into START UP ACADEMY and ICT FOR SELF EMPLOYMENT.
The Start Up Academy had sub courses as Basic and Advanced Fronted/Backend, Web Development Training, Mobile Development, UI/UX Design Essentials and Advanced Networking while the ICT For Self Development had courses as Home Security Design and Installation Program with CCTV, Access Control and Alarm Solutions, Home and Small Office Networking and Advanced Solar and Inverter Installation and repairs.
NO DTS 0912: ASABA, NIGERIA, MONDAY, MAY 24, 2021
GOV OKOWA GETS MORE COMMENDATIONS FOR CONSTRUCTION, MAINTENANCE OF ROADS
By Clementina Wewele
Residents in Ethiope West Local Government Area of Delta State have commended the State Governor, Senator Dr Ifeanyi Okowa, for the massive construction and maintenance of roads in the locality.
While commending the governor over his enormous work on the maintenance and construction of roads in the state, the people of the area urged him to do more in the maintenance of some existing roads that were fast deteriorating in the area.
Speaking on behalf of the people, Captain Duke Ajueyishi said that the Okowa Administration had done very well in the area of road construction and maintenance in the state, adding however that attention should be accorded some roads going bad in the locality.
He said that the road leading to the Government Health Care Centre in Ogharefe was in a bad shape and had almost become inaccessible by motorists, adding that some other roads that needed urgent attention in the area included the Judges Quarters and Cradle Educational Centre Way in Ogharefe – Oghara.
Others who spoke also commended the untiring efforts of the state governor at ensuring accessibility of the various communities through good roads in the locality, adding that the governor should pay more attention at rehabilitating the General Hospital Road in Oghara, the Eyaofe Road, off Okuemeva Road, Ogharefe in the area.
NO DTS 0913: ASABA, NIGERIA, MONDAY, MAY 24, 2021
ONOYAKE ASSURES UVWIE RESIDENTS OF SECURITY OF LIFE, PROPERTY
By Ambrose Ologide
The Chairman of Uvwie Local Government Council Area of Delta State, Honourable Ramson Onoyake, has assured residents of the area of the safety of their lives and properties.
Onoyake gave the assurance at Effurun in a public function while fielding questions from journalists on the nefarious activities of some commercial tricycle (keke) riders in the area.
He said that the insecurity situation was being handled by the council in conjunction with the police and other security operatives, even as he enjoined residents to avoid late night movements and be security conscious at all times.
He had earlier noted that insecurity was a national issue in Nigeria but vowed to tackle it headlong in the locality with the needed supports from the security operatives.
” We have had meetings with various divisional police officers and soldiers in Uvwie Local Government Area on the issue,” he added.
NO DTS 0914: ASABA, NIGERIA, MONDAY, MAY 24, 2021
OKWECHIME ADMONISHES VIGILANTE GROUPS TO WORK IN SYNERGY WITH POLICE, SECURITY OPERATIVES
By Austine Enunwa
The Chairman of the Aniocha North Local Government Council Area of Delta State, Honourable Kevin Okwechime, has admonished the members of the vigilante groups across the council area to work in synergy with the police and other security agencies in the state.
Honourable Okwechime, who gave the admonishment at the council secretariat in Issele Uku, headquarters of the local government during his maiden peace and security committee meeting, explained that there was the need for all the security agencies to be united so as to form a common force for effective policing of the locality.
He urged the President General (PG) of each of the communities in the area to similarly liaise with their respective Obis for proper guidance in identifying strangers from indigenes in the communities.
The Divisional Police Officer (DPO), Issele UKu Divisional Headquarters, CSP Yusuf Mohammed, while briefing the committee members solicited for the cooperation of the residents by providing useful information to the Police to enable them fight criminality in the area, adding that intelligent gathering was very necessary for effective policing.
The Chairman, Aniocha North Joint Vigilante Group, Mr Johnson Osaha, in his remark appealed to the local government chairman to use his good office to tackle the Fulani Headsmen menace in the locality, saying that the vigilante group needed the necessary logistics, particularly good and efficient weapons to enhance their operations.
NO DTS 0915: ASABA, NIGERIA, MONDAY, MAY 24, 2021
BISHOP ENAKIRERHI URGES CHRISTIANS TO SEEK GOD THROUGH BAPTISM OF HOLY SPIRIT
By Balogun Mabamije.
As the 2021 Pentecost Day was being celebrated in different parts of the country and the world at large, Christians in Delta State have been urged to seek the genue power of God through the baptism of the Holy Spirit for effective service.
Speaking to Christians at the Heroes of Faith Ministry in Ughelli on the topic, “The Outpouring of the Holy Ghost and Seven fold Ministry of the Holy Spirit,” the state chairman of Pentecostal Fellowship of Nigeria ( PFN), Bishop Kingsley Enakirerhi, said that the Pentecost Day marked the arrival of the Holy Ghost to the church which was promised by Jesus Christ in Luke 24:49.
Bishop Enakirerhi said that the Holy Ghost is the power of God released upon the church for effective service and urged all Christians to pray for the baptism of the Holy Spirit which signifies the presence and power of God in the church.
The PFN chairman noted that people no longer accord the church the fear of God due to the absence of God’s Power in the church, saying that a pastor that had no power of God could not function effectively.
He emphasised that in the days of John the Baptist, while he was in the wilderness preaching the word of God, sinners flocked around him, seeking for repentance because of the power of God, adding that all things become possible when the power of God was at work.
Bishop Enakirerhi berated pastors who run after titles as a way to show off, saying that titles without God’s Power was as good as useless.
Speaking further, Bishop Enakirerhi emphasised that purity, love and the words of God could not be compromised if one was to contact and connect with the Holy Ghost, just as he added that sin could quench the power of God.
The well attended ceremony was rounded off with prayers for the outpouring of the Holy Spirit upon the church in Nigeria, growth of the church, peace and progress of the state and the country.
