Tag: Sen.Dr. Ifeanyi Okowa

Interrogating Delta State’s Recycled Debt Narrative: A 20-Year Cycle of Mismanagement

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By Shedrack Onitsha,   Over the past 16 years, successive PDP-led administrations in Delta State have consistently cited the state’s debt profile as a reason for their inability to fulfill campaign promises, diverting attention from the poor governance and lack of tangible development. Each new government has adopted the narrative of “mountainous debt” inherited from their predecessors, a convenient excuse for the poor leadership that has plagued the state for over two decades.   When Governor Emmanuel Uduaghan succeeded Chief James Onanefe Ibori in 2007, having served in Ibori’s administration…

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Oborevwori Hails Governor Okowa For Introduction Of Medium Term Expenditure Framework

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  *** As Workshop On MTEF  Opens In  Asaba  For   Lawmakers  The Speaker of the Delta State House of Assembly, Rt Hon Sheriff Oborevwori has commended the State Governor, Senator Dr Ifeanyi Okowa for introducing the Medium Term Expenditure Framework (MTEF ) in the  state. In his opening remarks on Thursday in Asaba, at a  two-day workshop on  Medium Term Expenditure Framework and  Budget Process for Members of the Delta State House of Assembly,  the Speaker said;  “I wish to seize this opportunity to express our profound appreciation to…

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Tribunal Judgement: PDP Chieftain Hails Okowa On Victory

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  By Victor Bieni   A Chieftain of Peoples Democratic party (PDP), Mr. Ngozi Okolotu has Congratulated Governor Ifeanyi Okowa on his Victory at the Tribunal which reaffirms his victory at the last Guber election in Delta State. Mr. Ngozi Okolotu made this known to Newsmen today in his office at Asaba, Delta State Capital. The party Leader, therefore Commended the Judiciary as the third organ of Government with responsibility of law interpretation which he said the institution has performed it’s role with credibility Knowing the will of Deltans. The…

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DELTA AT 28: Edevbie Felicitates With Okowa, Deltans

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  Chief of Staff to Delta state governor, Olorogun David Edevbie has felicitated with the state governor, Sen. Dr. Ifeanyi Okowa and the people of the state as Delta state celebrates its 28 years of creation. In a statement signed by Edevbie, he charged Deltans to work with fairness and equity and culture, remain one Delta bound in freedom even as they challenges. He said, “It is an honour for me to extend my warmest greetings to all Deltans at home and in the diaspora on the auspicious occasion of…

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DCC Appeals To Gov Okowa To Create Coastal Communities Development

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By Victor Bieni The Leadership of Delta State Coastal Communities led by its President, Comrade Sheriff Mulade has renewed their call to the State Government to create the much needed Coastal Areas Development Agency ( CADA) in order to fast track the development of the area. The Leadership of DCC has also urged the entire leadership of the Members of the Delta State House of Assembly (DTHA) to consider the people’s Bill to establish Agency. A Delta born Environmental and human rights activist, Comrade Sheriff Mulade spoke to our reporter…

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Development Of Ijaw Ethnic Nationality, My Top Priority- Bebenimbo

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By: OVEDHE HEZEKIAH. The newly sworn-in Commissioner representing Ijaw Ethnic Nationality in the Delta State Oil Producing Areas Development Commission, DESOPADEC Dr. Paul Bebenimibo has said the development of Ijaw ethnic nationality remains his top priority as he assume office. Dr. Bebenimibo made this assertion in an interview with newsmen shortly after being sworn-in with other members of DESOPADEC Board in Asaba. “Ijaw as an Oil Producing nation is lacking behind in terms of infrastructural development and I will ensure that I give Ijaw people in the various Ijaw Oil…

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Consider Orogun Youths For Appointment, Osademe Appeals To Gov Okowa

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Civil Right Activist Comrade Osademe Joseph Otuyene has appealed to Delta State Governor, Sen Dr. Arthur Ifeanyi Okowa to consider youths from Orogun for appointment into his cabinet. Osademe, a faithful of the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, made this appeal at a press briefing in Orogun, Ughelli North Local Government Area. According to him, “Sen. Dr. Ifeanyi Arthur Okowa should consider Orogun youths particularly those who has supported and staked their lives for the party PDP before, during, and after the 2019 general elections. While congratulating Okowa for his second…

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At 60, Okowa Is A Pillar Of Modern Democracy-Edegware

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By Benedict ‘Esiri  Secretary to Delta State Board of Internal Revenue, DBIR, Chief Mike Edegware has described governor Ifeanyi Okowa of Delta State as a pillar of modern democracy in Nigeria politics. Edegware who is also the president of Mike Edegware Foundation, MEF, in a congratulatory message to Gov Okowa on his 60th birthday said, “His Excellency, Governor Sen Dr Ifeanyi Arthur Okowa is a Pillar of modern democracy whose developmental strides has positioned the State to an enviable height. According to him, “He redefined infrastructural development and dividends of…

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Okowa Has Done Well At 60-POC

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  Former DESOPADEC commissioner Chief Pius Odioko Ovbije felicitates with the Delta State Governor, Dr. Ifeanyi Arthur Okowa on his birthday anniversary as he mark 60 years. Gov. Okowa today July 8th 2019 complete 60 years of God’s glory which has seen a remarkable and eye-catching career both professional and political. From being a Medical Doctor, Dr. Okowa held various political positions which include among others Local Government Chairman, commissioner for Health, Secretary to State Government, Senator of the Federal Republic and Governor of Delta State. Chief POC Ovbije described…

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DGCF Congratulates Okowa At 60, Urges Him To Engage Competent Hands in His Second Tenure

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The Delta State Governorship Candidates Forum (DGCF) under the leadership of Dr. Clarke Mejebi Anthony has congratulated Delta State Governor, Senator (Dr.) Ifeanyi Arthur Okowa on his 60th birthday. The forum in a statement urges him to engage competent people to govern the state in his second tenure. According to the chairman of the forum, “Okowa’s leadership style in ensuring that there is a lasting peace in the state has facilitated huge infrastructural development across board.  “The first priority for measuring good governance is the existence of peace without the…

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