Governor Ifeanyi Okowa of Delta has condoled with the family of renowned historian, Prof. Obaro Ikime, who passed on Tuesday. The late professor, who hailed from Erowha in Isoko South Local Government Area of Delta reportedly died in Ibadan. He was 86. In a statement by his Chief Press Secretary, Mr Olisa Ifeajika, in Asaba, Okowa said the historical world had lost an enigma whose works would continue to dominate the contemporary Nigerian history.He described the passage of Ikime as a great loss to the country

Governor Ifeanyi Okowa of Delta, on Wednesday affirmed that the state was ready to partner investors in its vast oil and gas deposits as the country grappled with economic turnaround. The governor made this known while receiving Delta Special Economic Zone license from Federal Government through Nigerian Export Processing Zones Authority (NEPZA), in Abuja. He said that his administration had provided enabling environment, including peace and security, for businesses to thrive, and assured the sustenance of development in the state. Okowa expressed gratitude to the Federal Government

Governor Ifeanyi Okowa of Delta on Monday said Nigeria had capacity to export medical officers to needy nations if available potential were adequately harnessed and proper planning done. He said that rather than contemplate restricting medical practitioners from moving out of the country, more of them could be trained, and from the pool, enough would remain in the country while some could be exported to needy nations. According to the governor, Nigeria can leverage the massive demand for medical professionals trained in the country by signing

Governor Ifeanyi Okowa of Delta on Monday said his administration would leave no stone unturned to give the state a legacy of desirable learning environment in its tertiary institutions. The governor stated this while speaking with newsmen shortly after inspecting the Faculty of Agriculture buildings, lecture theatres and Halls of Residence at Dennis Osadebay University, Asaba. He noted that his administration had done so much in upgrading facilities in the three new universities since they were established by the state government over a year ago. Okowa explained that

Governor of Delta and Vice-Presidential Candidate of Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Sen. (Dr) Ifeanyi Okowa, has condoled with the Duku royal family and the Effurun-Otor Kingdom on the passing of their monarch, King Duku II, the Orovworere of Effurun-Otor. Duku II passed on shortly after celebrating his 70th birth anniversary. In a statement by his Chief Press Secretary, Mr Olisa Ifeajika, in Asaba, Okowa also commiserated with the Urhobo nation and recalled that the late monarch was loved by his people and beyond. He said “On behalf

Delta Government on Monday said contrary to the misinformation being peddled by the opposition All Progressives Congress (APC) in the state, it was not seeking fresh N100 billion loan as being alleged. Commissioner for Finance, Chief Fidelis Tilije, stated this at a joint press conference with his Information counterpart, Charles Aniagwu and the Chief Press Secretary to the Governor, Olisa Ifeajika in Asaba. Tilije recalled that the state government had earlier received an approval from the House of Assembly to obtain N150 billion bridging finance from

Delta Governor and Vice-Presidential Candidate of Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Sen. (Dr) Ifeanyi Okowa, has congratulated former Bayelsa Governor and Senator representing Bayelsa West Senatorial District, Senator Seriake Dickson, on his 57th birth anniversary. In a statement by his Chief Press Secretary, Mr Olisa Ifeajika, in Asaba, Okowa congratulated Dickson on his birth anniversary, and noted that the celebrant had contributed immensely to the development of Bayelsa, Niger Delta and Nigeria. Okowa said Senator Dickson had every cause to celebrate and thank God Almighty for His

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