The All Progressive Congress APC Delta State chapter has congratulated the Governor of the state, Ifeanyi Okowa, for his victory at Supreme Court. It could be recalled that the apex court had affirmed the victory of Governor Okowa in the 2019 gubernatorial election in the state. The APC stated that though it received with shock, … Read more
The Executive Governor of Delta State, Ifeanyi Okowa, has issued a direct warning to the political appointees in the state to desist from actions capable of causing division. Okowa urged them to remain focus on helping his administration deliver the dividend of democracy to the people of the state. Okowa who gave the warning while … Read more
Civil group known as Isoko Monitoring Group, IMG, has called on the Governor of Delta State, Ifeanyi Okowa, not to approve the bill that would grant the erstwhile Acting Governor of the State, Dr. Sam Obi, the status and retirement benefits of a former governor. IMG disclosed this via a press statement signed by its … Read more
The Delta State Governor, Ifeanyi Okowa, has assented to the 2020 Appropriation Bill of N395.47bn passed by the state Assembly. Okowa assured people of the state the budget would fast track the development of infrastructural projects for the benefit of Deltans during the period. The governor signed the bill on Thursday in the state capital, … Read more
The Governor of Delta State, Dr Ifeanyi Okowa, has pledged to deliver the dividend of democracy to the people of the state in bid to leave a good legacy behind after his tenure as Governor in 2023. Okowa disclosed this while receiving the Young Nigerian Rights Organization, YNRO, a Non-Governmental Organisation, NGO, at the state … Read more
The Delta State Governor Dr. Ifeanyi Okowa, has tasked political leaders on the need to provide good governance to the people. He stressed the need for leaders to get closer to the people in order to have a first hand appreciation of their challenges as well as proffered solutions. Okowa made the call while delivering … Read more
Some prominent persons from Delta state has hailed the victory of governor Ifeanyi Okowa, at the Appeal Court. The elder statement described the judgment of the appeal court upholding the victory of the governor as victory for democracy. The Speaker of the State House of Assembly Chief Sheriff Oborevwori, noted he was not surprised that … Read more
The Delta State Governor Dr Ifeanyi Okowa, has said that 350,000 Deltans were covered by the Universal Healthcare Scheme. The Governor disclosed this during Physicians’ Week, which was organised by the Delta State Council of the Nigerian Medical Association (NMA) in conjunction with the Delta State Contributory Health Commission (DSCHC) on Thursday. While speaking at … Read more
The Delta State Governor, has presented an appropriation bill of N389,190,799,362 for 2020 fiscal year to the leadership of the state assembly. The Governor tagged the budget as “Budget of sustained development”. The budget has a recurrent expenditure of N171.5 billion estimate, representing 44%, while N217.6 billion representing 56% is for capital expenditures. Meanwhile, the … Read more
The Delta State Governor, Dr. Ifeanyi Okowa, has stressed the need for selfless ambition in order to drive Nigeria’s development. Okowa noted that the crop of leaders Nigeria needed to drive national development were selfless leaders, adding that, Nigerian politicians should shun selfishness and put the nation’s interest first. The Executive Governor disclosed this on … Read more
The executive Governor of Delta State, Ifeanyi Okowa, has proposed N27.9bn supplementary budget before the State House of Assembly for consideration for the year 2019. It could be recalled that the 2019 budget was N390 billion. The Governor revealed this in a letter sent to the leadership of the State House of Assembly and was … Read more
The executive Governor of Delta State, Senator Ifeanyi Okowa, Has stressed the need to offer continuous prayers to God for Nigeria. Okowa noted that turning to God in prayers would definitely make Nigeria’s situation better. The Governor revealed this when Evangelist Rabbi Schneider paid him a courtesy visit at the State House in Asaba the … Read more
The Governor of Delta State, Senator Ifeanyi Okowa, has lamented the rate at which federal roads were falling apart across the country. Okowa stressed that if care was not taken, communities were at risk of been cut off from the rest of the country. The Governor revealed this while addressing journalists in the state’s capital, … Read more
The Governor of Delta State, Senator Ifeanyi Okowa, has urged Nigerians to accept the reality of time, stressing that there was need for the Federal Government to reintroduced toll gates on major federal roads across the country. Okowa noted that the Federal Government was overwhelmed at the rate of bad roads across the country and … Read more
The Peoples Democratic Party PDP flag bearer in the last presidential election, Alhaji Atiku Abubakar has commensurated with the victims of the tanker explosion that rocked the city of Onitsha. It was gathered that a tanker carrying fuel exploded in the Ochanja Market Area of Onitsha in Anambra state on Wednesday. Atiku in his reaction … Read more
– Nigerians have been urged by Governor Ifeanyi Okowa to avoid divisions in Nigeria – Okowa made this statement while speaking about the country 59th independence anniversary – He said they should engage in more constructive and patriotic citizen-participation in governance Governor Ifeanyi Okowa of Delta has called on citizens to … Read more
-PDP congratulates Okowa and Ikpeazu over the Governorship Elections Petition Tribunals judgment which upheld their elections -The party noted that the report of celebrations in the states at the breaking of the news of the verdict was a testimony that indeed justice was upheld in the rulings -The PDP urges the governors not to relent … Read more