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Okowa’s Town Hall Meeting, Manifestation Of His Good Intention Towards Deltans —Indigbo

VICE-President, Ohaneaze Ndigbo, Abraka branch, Chief Raphael Uwalaka, has described the Governor Okowa’s Town Hall meeting as a manifestation of the governor’s good intention towards Deltans.

Uwalaka, who spoke on behalf of the group, while fielding questions from journalist in Isiokolo shortly after the town hall meeting, said that the town hall meeting would help the governor to have first hand information about the expectations and challenges of Deltans in their respective communities.

He said, inter-alia: “ It is only a man with vision and foresight that can think of such ingenious initiative. How many governors can come up with such innovation? The town hall meeting is an avenue to interact with the people in the various local government areas in order to know their needs.

“Note that, it is only a true leader that can do this. For a governor to go from local government to local government to interact with the people is a testimony of genuine love for the people and we pray that God will strengthen him to continue in this trajectory.

“A true leader is one that inserts himself in the shoes of those he/she is leading so as to know their expectations. With the interaction today, I think and I am happy that the governor now knows the challenges facing the local government and that will give him a clue on how to solve the issue or issues.”

He argued that many leaders have failed to perform optimally because of their inability to identify with the people at the grassroots, calling on all governors, senators and other leaders to borrow a leaf from Governor Ifeanyi Okowa’s Town Hall meeting as that would help them serve the people they are representing at the various levels effectively.

While commending the state Governor for keeping faith with Deltans despite the economic crunch, Uwalaka, who is also the Delta Central Coordinator, Non-Indigenes called on Deltans to sustain the support for the current administration to enable him do more for the state.

Monarchs laud Okowa over reconstruction at Asaba airport

By Hendrix Oliomogbe, Asaba

11 March 2018 | 4:02 am

The Asagba of Asaba, Obi Prof. Chike Edozien, has commended Governor Ifeanyi Okowa of Delta State for the ongoing reconstruction at Asaba Airport.The Nigeria Civil Aviation Authority (NCAA) downgraded the airport in April 2015 for having an undulating runway and lacking a perimeter fence.

Speaking, yesterday, shortly after an inspection visit by a delegation of Asaba high chiefs to the airport, Obi Godfrey Konwea, who led the delegation, on behalf of the Asagba, said the monarch who is currently on medical vacation, mandated them to inspect the airport.

“We have seen it and this is wonderful. This is a great job. We say a big thank you to Governor Okowa. Asaba people are peaceful and patient. It does not mean that we are weak. We have witnessed three democratically elected governors in our state. This administration has not received half the money others received but it has done very well.”

Project Director for the airport, Mr. Austin Ayemidejor, and the Permanent Secretary, Ministry of Works, Mr. Fred Edafiogor, showed members of the Asagba-in-Council the 3.4 kilometre runway, fire service station, VIP lounge and terminal building, among others.

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DTSG To Partner Entertainment Industry For Societal Growth - Gov. Okowa

Delta State Governor, Senator Dr. Ifeanyi Okowa has assured of his administrations readiness to partner with the entertainment industry in impacting the society positively.

Speaking today [11-03-18] during the premier of the movie " The Graduates” produced by Predy Wisdom Okowa at the Cartege Cinema in Asaba, Senator Okowa explained that the entertainment industry have improved a great deal in addressing vital issues affecting the youths and the effects it has on the society.

According to him " The entertaining industry is becoming more creative, the quality and packaging of movies produced now is nice, government will continue to support the industry and ensure that they contribute their quota in building a healthy and godly society through education and corrective measures."

He commended the producer on the quality of the work stressing that the movie exposed the vices youth engage in, because of lack of parental upbringing, also educated the people on the need to know their genotype and HIV status before marriage explaining that indiscriminate sex and multiple partners were wrong and would not help to build a healthy society.

The Governor called on parents not to neglect their duties to their children but be examples for their children to emulate such that crimes among the youths would be reduced to the barest minimum saying " we will have children that are well brought up and godly for a healthy society"

The Movie which lasted over an hour talked about avoiding multiple sex partners and the need to know one’s genotype in order not to have children with sickle cell disorder.

DELTA State Governor, Senator Ifeanyi Okowa, yesterday inspected multiple storm drainage projects and charged contractors to speed up the pace of work.
According to the governor, “the contractors must fully mobilise to site; they must get to appreciable level before the rain commences in full.”
The governor frowned at the pace of work at the drainage site by St. Mary Vianney Catholic Church, designed to empty flood water from Maryam Babangida Way, DBS Road and adjoining areas.
“The pace of work here is very slow; if the rains come earlier than expected, the drainage will collapse. In some areas, the soil is softer than others; the contractors must mobilise fully to site and increase the pace of work,” the governor said.
Governor Okowa disclosed that when completed, the issue of flooding in the state capital will be a thing of the past, observing that the contractor handling the storm drain that will take water out of DLA and Jesus Saves Road was doing a good job.
He urged motorists and commuters, who are using alternative roads to the Nnebisi road which was cut off as a result of the construction work to be patient as the contractor has shown commitment to open up the road within two weeks as envisaged.
Governor Okowa, accompanied by some members of the Delta State Executive Council, members of Delta State House of Assembly and commissioners, also inspected the drainage that will empty water from Okpanam and the level of work

“Ibori, A Unifying Figure In Nigeria”- Secondus, Okowa, Uduaghan

People's Democratic Party [PDP] National Chairman, Prince Uche Secondus, Governor Ifeanyi Okowa, Dr. Emmanuel Uduaghan and other national and state party leaders at the weekend eulogised the sterling leadership qualities of former Governor James Ibori, describing “Ibori, A Unifying Figure In Nigeria”- Secondus, Okowa, Uduaghan

People's Democratic Party [PDP] National Chairman, Prince Uche Secondus, Governor Ifeanyi Okowa, Dr. Emmanuel Uduaghan and other national and state party leaders at the weekend eulogised the sterling leadership qualities of former Governor James Ibori, describing him as a unifying figure and a blessing to the Niger Delta region.

The leaders who spoke at Ovwor-Olomu in Ughelli South Local Government Area of Delta State during a grand reception in honour of Chief James Ibori described him as a unifying factor in the development of the Niger Delta region and Delta State in particular.

The PDP National Chairman, Prince Uche Secondus who eulogised Chief Ibori at the occasion said the PDP remains the only political party that can rescue Nigerians from the maladministration of the All Progressive Congress (APC).

“Ibori must be celebrated because he is a man of the people not just in Delta state but across the nation, today, he is a factor in this country. On behalf of the masses of our country, we salute you, we salute your courage because you are a man who believes in the struggle of the party”, he said.

“ You [Delta State] have a son that has built a political structure that is envied across the nation. Delta State remains the only state in the nation that has a stability in political succession. It remains the only state where all the Governor that have ruled the state are still members of the PDP.” he added.

Governor Ifeanyi Okowa said Chief Ibori laid the foundation of development in the state and established a political structure which served as a bridge builder and development agent across the country.

He thanked the people of the state for their support and called for greater unity among Deltans and assured them of more democratic dividends.

Dr. Uduaghan on his part, called for an end to rumour mongering and sycophancy in the state.

Responding, Chief Ibori advised the political class especially those seeking political office not to heat up the polity emphasising that power belongs to God and only he can give power.

He said that he has forgiven all who played one role or the other in his incarceration.

The chief host of the reception, Chief John Oguma said chief Ibori had impacted positively on the state and as a national leader stabilised the political terrain, adding that Governor Okowa had been endorsed for a second tenure in office.

VOA applauds Governor Okowa for town hall meetings being held across the State.

The DG of Vote Okowa Again 2019, VOA, Comrade Hope George speaking through the Director of Media and ICT, Solomon Ebinum has commended Governor Ifeanyi Okowa for organising town hall meetings across the state saying that the meetings open communication between the governor and the citizens.

He said meetings like this provide a way for constituents to voice opinions and concerns, and also an avenue for both the government and the masses to exchange ideas, thus fostering good governance in the state.

He also advised the people to register and obtain their permanent voters card in order to vote massively for Governor Okowa to appreciate him for meeting the threshold of good leadership in the state.

2019: Get ready to run for second term, Asagba of Asaba tells Okowa

By Festus Ahon

ASABA—AHEAD of the 2019 general elections, the Asagba of Asaba, Prof. Chike Edozien, has told Governor Ifeanyi Okowa of Delta State to get ready to run for a second term, commending him for the massive construction works going on at Asaba International Airport. Gov. Okowa Speaking through Obi Godfrey Konwea, who led the Council of Chiefs on inspection visit to the airport, yesterday, the Asagba expressed satisfaction at the level of work done at the airport.

Disclosing that the monarch was on medical vacation, he said: “He asked us to inspect the airport, we have seen and this is wonderful. This is a great job that we are seeing here, we say a great thank you to Governor Ifeanyi Okowa for what is happening here. “The Asaba people are peaceful and patient does not mean that we are weak. We have witnessed three democratically elected governors in our state, this administration has not received half of the money others received but it has done very well.

“From what we seen, we the entire Asaba people and those residing in Asaba are grateful to Governor Okowa, we ask him to prepare for possibly third term in office.”Commissioner for Information, Mr Patrick Ukah, thanked the Asagba-in-Council for taking time to inspect the projects being executed, noting that the governor had created new towns and cities with the provision of infrastructure.

Special Project Director for the airport, Mr. Austin Ayemidejor, and functional Permanent Secretary, Ministry of Works, Mr. Fred Edafiogor, took members of the Asagba-in-Council through the 3.4 kilometres runway, fire service station, VIP lounge, terminal building, among others places.

Govt To Address Trailers, Tankers Menace On NPA, Refinery Roads –Uduaghan

DELTA State Commissioner for Transport, Mr. Vincent Uduaghan, has reaffirmed government’s resolve to address holistically, issues of trailers/tankers being hazardously parked along the NPA and Refinery Roads in Effurun and environs.
Uduaghan made the statement when he, in company of his colleague Commissioner for Science and Technology, Hon. Bright Edejeghwro and other transport stakeholders, inspected the proposed 50 hectares of land earmarked by the state government for the development of a 1000 capacity Trailers/Tankers Park in Effurun.
The ultra-modern tankers park project is a Private Partnership Arrangement (PPA) put in by the state government that would address the constant gridlock being experienced by motorists plying the NPA expressway, occasioned by the indiscriminate parking of trailers/tankers on both sides of the express road.
The Commissioner for Science and Technology, Hon. Bright Edejeghwro charged the contractor to be committed and not compromise as the project is key to the state government, Deltans, as well as the end users.
Responding, the Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of Mallabo Nig. Limited, Mr. Ike Godfrey stated that he is in collaboration with their foreign partners, adding that the project would be executed according to specification.
The ultra-modern Trailers/Tankers Park is designed to have facilities such as hotel consisting of 100 bedrooms, a fire service post, petrol station, police post as well as other modern facilities befitting a standard park. At completion, the park could be accessed from the Sapele highway to the location at Niger-Cat Road as well as an access route that links Omadino community.

Skill Acquisition: Okowa Prescribes Technical Education For Children

By FIDELIS EGUGBO/Emmammamma Okorooro/ Anthony Arugbarugbarugba

TO further reduce the number of jobless youths in Delta State, Governor Ifeanyi Okowa has urged parents to send their children to acquire technical education as his administration has renovated six technical colleges in the state to international standard.

Governor Okowa made the call during the week during a town hall meeting with the people of Ethiope East and Ukwuani Local Government Areas at Isiokolo and Obiaruku, respectively.

According to the governor, “technical education is important to our children because, in technical schools, they are not only taught how to acquire skills but also conventional subjects”

The governor disclosed that his administration ‘pays a lot of attention to the employment of youths through different skill and wealth creation programmes,’ noting that the World Bank has recognised the efforts of his administration to take the youths out of the streets by making them job and wealth creators.

On the issues of severe attacks by herdsmen, Governor Okowa condoled with victims of herdsmen activities, disclosing that the Federal Government had set up a committee to proffer solutions to the challenge.

He reassured Deltans that degradation of farmlands as a result of oil exploration activities have made it such that there is no land for Cattle Colony in the state.

The governor urged the people to embrace the health insurance scheme, stating that more than 60 hospitals and 100 health centres have been accredited for the programme.

He emphasised that the health insurance scheme was very important as it will ensure that people who do not have cash at hand will access medical facilities when they are ill.

The State Deputy Governor, Barr. Kingsley Otuaro, and political office holders accompanied the governor to the town hall meetings, which he described as avenue for Deltans to freely assess his administration and contribute to the governance of the state.
He commended Deltans for their support, assuring that his administration will continue to meet the yearnings of the people.

The Chairman of Ethiope East and Ukwuani Local Government Councils, Chief Faith Majemite and Chief Chukwudi Dafe, respectively, traditional rulers and other stakeholders stated that Governor Okowa has done well for the people through his administration’s people-oriented programmes.

Governor Ifeanyi Okowa today received on courtesy call the Commissioner of Police Delta State Police Command CP Mohammed Mustapha and his management team at Government House Asaba.

Key Into Empowerment Programmes, Okowa Urges Youths

Youths in Delta State have been called upon to key into the various empowerment programmes put in place by the state government in order to be self sufficient as well as become employers of labour thereby contributing their quota to the socio economic development of the State.

The call was made on Tuesday by the Governor of Delta State, Senator Dr. Ifeanyi Okowa, during a one-day orientation programme for the beneficiaries of the Delta State Special Youth Intervention Training and Empowerment Programme (SYITEP) held at the Unity Hall Government House, Asaba.

The Governor, who was represented by the Commissioner for Special Duties (Government House), Hon. Sakpra Henry, stated that this particular programme was designed for youths who did not fall into the age bracket of those who have been benefiting from the different programmes being executed by the Job Creation Office and other Agencies charged with such trainings.

Senator Okowa urged the beneficiaries to be serious with the training and acquire the skills needed, promising that the government will not only pay for their training but provide starter packs for those that will be certified to have undergone the training successfully.

In his welcome address, Commissioner for Youth Development, Hon. Ilolo Oghenekaro, noted that the Goverment of Delta State fashioned out the programme to ensure that no category of Deltans are left out in the scheme of things.

The Commissioner while expressing his gratitude to the Governor of Delta State told the benefiting youths not to toy with the opportunity noting that little beginnings matter a lot.

The Commissioner observed that with determination, countries in the Asian Continent who are today known as Asian tigers became world class economies hence the beneficiaries could become what they want to be.

He reiterated the government resolve to ensure that Deltans, particularly the youths, have their fare share of government's patronage therefore all the beneficiaries have to do is to be responsible, obedient and law abiding citizens.

To ensure that apart from the free training and provision of starter packs which they stand to gain, the government is partnering with the Heritage Bank who will provide mentorship as well as provide soft loan to them whenever the need arises.

Okowa raises alarm over Fulani herdsmen’s attack

Published 9 hours ago

on March 8, 2018

By Dominic Adewole and Gabriel Efeduku



Delta State Governor, Ifeanyi Okowa, yesterday raised the alarm over persistent attacks on people of the state by suspected Fulani herdsmen.

Okowa stated this at Isiokolo, Headquarters of Ethiope East Local Government Area of the state during the continuation of his administration’s town hall meetings across the state.



The governor, who expressed worry over the development, reiterated that the state government would not cede land for the establishment of cattle colonies in any part of the state, calling on the Federal Government to come out with workable policy that would help in curbing the herdsmen attacks on innocent people across the country.



He said: “Unfortunately, in our state, we are under a siege, but we are trying to manage it the best way possible. “We have made a statement that we would not support cattle colonies in Delta State because we believe strongly that we do not have enough land for our farmers considering the fact that a lot of our land is already degraded by oil exploration activities.



“We have raised these issues along with other states as we have no doubt that the clashes we have here is not limited to Delta State. We believe the Federal Government needs to work out a more fashionable policy that would checkmate this and we are happy that the Vice President is currently leading a committee to look into this. But before then, we would continue to work with the state Commissioner of Police on how to look into the issues involved.”



Meanwhile, the governor yesterday said his administration had completed the construction of over 80 roads across the three senatorial districts of the state, even as he pointed out that another 108 road had already been awarded which are at various stages of completion.



The governor, who said his vision-driven administration had a high sense of collaborative tendencies to deliver any contract awarded, explained that over 3,369 unemployed youths had also been trained and assisted to start up their businesses in the past two years.



Okowa, while reeling out his administration’s achievements in the area of road construction during the Town Hall meeting at Isiokolo, yesterday, said they include the construction of Isiokolo/Orhoaor/Ekreravwe Roads, and Ezhionum/Abbi Road in Kwale, Ndokwa West LGA.



Apart from this, the governor inspected the ongoing construction of the Senate Building at the state-owned Delta State University (DELSU), Abraka.





Despite, he lamented the challenge posed by the destruction of Forcados major oil trunk, insisting that his administration suffered setback for 16 months until the pipeline was repaired and came on stream this year.



While he urged the people of the area to give peace a chance for more developmental projects to be cited in the council, the council chairman, Mrs. Faith Majemite recalled that boundary issues with Edo State and herdsmen attacks were major challenges of the council.



She said: “This is adversely affecting the supply of food produce in the area and resulting to starvation and depleting economic activities. Our people cannot go to their farms freely because of fear of being attacked, raped or murdered by Fulani herdsmen.”

She, therefore, urged the governor to prevail on the National Boundary Commission (NBC) to expedite action on the festering issue of delineation between the state and its neighbouring Edo State.

Okowa Inspects Asaba Multiple Storm Drainages ...Charges Contractors Handling Projects To Speed Up Pace

DELTA State Governor, Senator Dr Ifeanyi Okowa on Thursday (08/03/18) inspected multiple storm drainage projects and charged contractors to speed up the pace of work.

According to the Governor, “the contractors must fully mobilize to site, they must get to appreciable level before the rain commences in full.”

The Governor frowned at the pace of work at the drainage site by St. Mary Vianney Catholic Church designed to empty flood water from Marian Babangida Way, DBS road, and adjoining areas.

“The pace of work here is very slow, if the rains come earlier than expected, the drainage will collapse, in some areas, the soil is softer than others, the contractors must mobilize fully to site and increase the pace of work,” the Governor said.

Governor Okowa disclosed that when completed, issues of flood in the state capital will be a thing of the past, observing that the contractor handling the storm drain that will take water out of DLA and Jesus Saves Road was doing a good job.

He urged motorists and commuters who are using alternative road to the Nnebisi road which was cut off as a result of the construction work to be patient as the contractor had shown commitment to open up the road within two weeks as envisaged.

Governor Okowa accompanied by some members of the Delta State Executive Council, members of House of Assembly also, inspected the drainage that will empty water from Okpanam and the level of work done on Okpanam/Asaba road project.

Okowa remains people's choice and favourite in 2019 says Ebinum

Patriot Dantes Odogwu

The Senior Special Assistant to Delta State Governor on Special Duties, Contributory Health Commission and also the Director of Media and ICT Vote Okowa Again 2019, VOA said that Governor Ifeanyi Okowa remains the people's choice. You can easily tell that the people have already made up their minds to re-elect him in 2019.

Speaking to the media during the governor's visit to Ukwuani LGA where he commissioned the Ezhionum Abbi road and Skill acquisition centre at Umutu, he said that Governor Ifeanyi Okowa's victory in 2019 is certain because he is for the people and has never strayed from a people agenda to a politically driven agenda.

The essence of leadership is performance and results. He will continue to lead Delta through trust, respect and accountability focusing his efforts on core principles of character which he started three years ago.

Governor Ifeanyi Okowa is silencing the opposition with his achievements and has won many hearts because of grass roots connection and you need that touch to win election.

Deltans voted for Governor Ifeanyi Okowa in 2015 and they will vote for him again in 2019, a people's leader in whom the people themselves, can be safe under his leadership, he said.

Okowa Commissions Multiple Roads Project, Skill Acquisition Centre

... Commends The People For Providing Peaceful Environment

IN line with his commitment to providing necessary infrastructure in Delta State, Governor Ifeanyi Okowa today (06/03/18) commissioned the Isiokolo/Orhoakpor/Ekrerhavwe, and Abraka township roads in Ethiope East local government area.

He also commissioned the phase II of Amai/Ezhionum/Abbi road and Umutu Skill Acquisition Centre in Ukwuani local government area of the state and also, inspected the level of construction work done at the Okurekpo/Okunor-Okpara/Onumane/Samagidi road, and multi-billion naira Senate building at the Delta State University, Abraka, Ethiope East local government area of the state.

Governor Okowa, accompanied by his deputy, Kingsley Otuaro and other top political aides, stated that the commissioning cum inspection of projects was the third phase of such which culminate in town hall meetings with the people of the local government areas.

According to him, “our projects are designed to make our towns and cities accessible, give them facelift and make our people happy.”

“With all these commissioning and inspection of projects, we believe that we are impacting on our people, but the flagship of our programmes are the wealth creation programmes which have created a lot of jobs and wealth for our people,” the Governor said, disclosing that the town hall meetings were necessary as they provide avenues for heart-to-heart talk with the people.

He stated, “as political office holders, it is important that we interact with our people, get their views about our performance, tell them what we are doing because, with these interactions, we will get a better state and a better nation.”

The Governor commended the traditional rulers for making their Kingdoms peaceful which has facilitated execution of projects in the state.

“I thank you (Deltans) for your support which has ensured good governance in our state, as long as we continue to make the state peaceful, we will continue to witness development in the state,” the Governor emphasised.

The Ovie of Agbon Kingdom, HRM Ogurimerime Ukori 1 in his speech when Governor Okowa visited his palace at Isiokolo, Ethiope East local government area, said, “I do not need to make demand on you (Governor Okowa) because, your administration has done so much for our people, but, prevail on the Police to rescind their decision to move the Police Station from Isiokolo.”

The Ezhie of Ezionum, Ukwuani local government area of Delta State, HRM Dr Roland Osanwuta, thanked Governor Okowa for the provision of infrastructure, especially in the area of road construction in the state.

Chairmen of Ethiope East and Ukwuani local government areas, Chief Faith Majemite and Chief Chukwudi Dafe respectively, commended Governor Okowa’s administration for its commitment to providing infrastructure in the state, assuring that the people will always support his administration.

Today (07/03/18), the Governor will hold town hall meetings with the people of Ethiope East and Ukwuani local government areas from 10 am.

2019 Election: No Vacancy In Delta Govt House – State PDP Leaders

Asaba – Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, leaders in both Delta South and Central Senatorial Districts of the state have stated that there is no vacancy at the Government House Asaba, come 2019.

Particularly, the member representing Sapele/Okpe and Uvwie Federal Constituency in the House of Representatives, Honourable Evelyn Oboro, has warned that nobody should waste his or her time struggling to occupy the position.

She made this declaration in Warri, weekend, during the Delta Political Vanguard, DPV, mega rally organised by the Delta South Senatorial district chapter to adopt Governor Ifeanyi Okowa for a second term in office.

Oboro, who was a former Uvwie Council boss, said the Governor has performed so creditably well in office that he deserves to complete a two term, saying that he has positively impacted on the lives of all Deltans through his SMART agenda and YAGEP programme.

The 2019 Delta South Senatorial aspirant under the platform of the ruling Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, said categorically that that “no other party outside the PDP exist in Delta state and therefore charged all Deltans to vote for the PDP come 2019.

Speaking at the rally held at the Atuwatse II Model Primary School ground, a PDP Chieftain and strategist, Engineer Omene Sobotie, admonished politicians of Urhobo extraction to suspend any ambition of becoming Governor of Delta state come 2019 and support Okowa to continue his good works.

Similarly, member representing Warri South-West in the State House of Assembly, Hon Daniel Mayuku told the mammoth gathering that the three Warri Local Government Councils were the first to benefit from the Okowa government by way of political appointment of the Deputy Governor and therefore restated the commitment of the three councils to ensuring the return of the Governor in 2019.

Also, an aspirant to the Warri South West Constituency seat in the Delta State House of Assembly, DSHA, Comrade Sheriff Mulade, in his contribution, charged all Deltans to go and obtain their voter’s cards as it was the best strategy to return the Governor, saying the Governor has done extremely well to be there till 2023.

Mulade, who is National Coordinator of Center for Peace and Environmental Justice (CEPEJ), said that he joined the 2019 House of Assembly race to partner with Governor Okowa in order to give his people purposeful representation.

Secretary to the State Government, Hon. Festus Ovie-Agas disclosed that the state finances have improved in recent times and that the Governor would ensure even spread of democracy dividends to take the state to greater heights.

National Chairman of the Delta Political Vanguard, Hon Michael Diden then moved a motion for the adoption of the Governor for a second term in office after key players and political gladiators have spoken glowingly of the Governor and the motion was roundly supported by the crowd.

Daily Independent

Delta Steel Company Aladja becomes Premium Steel Rolling Mill

Delta State Governor Ifeanyi Okowa has commissioned Premium Steel Rolling Mill, formerly known as Delta Steel Company (DSC) Aladja to commence full operations after years of inactivity.

As the commissioning, Governor Okowa observed that functionality of the steel company was very vital to the technological development of the nation.

“This is the right step if we must develop in Nigeria, as a nation, we must encourage development of infrastructure.

“It is sad that this place was abandoned for years because, there is no doubt that if we must grow technologically, we must produce our own steel.

“The reopening of this structure has brought excitement to Delta State government, government and the people of Udu in particular, we are very hopeful that their production output will surpass their previous ouput,” he said.

The Governor disclosed that the management of Premium Rolling Mill would harness the huge oil and gas deposit in the area to also, establish a petrochemical company in the area.

He commended the Federal Government, Asset Management Corporation of Nigeria and other stakeholders for the different roles they played for the company to be back on stream asserting, “obviously, there is a lot to be gained as a people and government, we will remain peaceful and the company should take note of local content in their activities.”

Minister of Mines and Steel, Mr Kayode Fayemi and the Managing Director of AMCON, Mr Ahmed Kuru who spoke through Mr Okoronkwo Onwukwe thanked Governor Okowa’s administration for the roles it played for the steel company to be back to life.

“We sincerely thank Delta State government ably led by Dr Okowa for all his supportive roles, without which, we would not have been here for this commissioning; we must do everything under our power to protect this industry,” Mr Kuru said.

In a welcome address, Chief Executive Officer of Premium Steel Rolling Mill, Mr Prasnata Mishra said, “it was shocking to be confronted with the fact that the legacy of the erstwhile Delta Steel Company originally commissioned in 1982 was left in terrible state as the plant was in total shamble and deplorable shape when Premium Steel acquired it; we therefore retooled it with state-of-the-art equipment for competitive production.”

“The company’s one million ton liquid steel capacity plant responsible for reinforcing Nigeria with steel and allied products, we are targeting at least 5,000 jobs directly and indirectly, we shall touch the lives of over 30,000 Nigerians in the first instance before we start calculating the secondary opportunities it creates,” Mr Mishra stated.

Town Hall Meetings, Inspection, Commissioning Of Projects Resume Tuesday

The third phase of the Town Hall meetings, inspection and commissioning of projects by the Governor of Delta State, Senator Dr. Ifeanyi Okowa, will resume on Tuesday, March 6, 2018

A statement signed by the state Commissioner for Information and Chairman of the organising committee of the event, Mr. Patrick Ukah, disclosed that the Governor and his entourage will visit Ethiope East and Ukwuani Local Government Councils on Tuesday and Wednesday.

On Tuesday, the entourage will pay a courtesy call on the Ovie Of Agbon Kingdom by 10.30am. Immediately after this, the Governor will commission the completed rehabilitation and asphalt overlay of Ekreravwe/Orhoakpor/Isiokolo Road and also commission the newly constructed Otoro Primary School, Orhoakpor.

Thereafter, the Governor will inspect the construction of Okurekpo/Okunoh-Okpara/Okoruah/Omumane/Samagidi Road, followed by the commissioning of Abraka Township Roads, phase 1.

The programme for the day for Ethiope East will be rounded up with the inspection of the construction of Senate/Administrative building of Delta State University, Abraka.

Same day, the Governor and his entourage will pay courtesy call on the Ezhie of Ezionum before commissioning the Amai Ezionum Abbi Road, phase 11 from Ezionum to Abbi, and also commission the Umutu Skill Acquisition Centre built by the Delta State Oil Producing Areas Development Commission (DESOPADEC).

On Wednesday, Senator Okowa will hold Town Hall meetings with persons drawn from different groups in the two local government areas at Ovie of Agbon Hall, Isiokolo, and Iyemere Civic Centre, Obiaruku, by 10am and 1pm respectively.

During the meetings, the Governor will give his score card and allow people to react and ask questions.

Senator Okowa and his entourage will be in Ughelli North and Bomadi Local Government Areas next week.

Okowa Tasks FG On Speedy Solution To Herdsmen/Farmers Clashes
· Lists steps by his administration to manage the situation
· What to be remembered for

Delta State Governor, Sen. Dr. Ifeanyi Okowa has urged the Federal Government to expedite action on plans to arrest the raging herdsmen/farmers clashes in the country. Okowa stated this on Saturday morning (03/03/2018) while featuring on The Platform, a programme anchored by Sam Omatseye on TVC. He, however, enumerated steps taken so far by his administration to manage the situation while waiting for the FG to proffer a lasting solution to the problem
“It is a huge problem. It is there in almost all the states of the country. It is very worrisome. I hope the Federal government would come out with a policy plan on how to tackle this strongly. I know that they set up a committee of some governors and the Vice President with a view to proffering a solution and we hope that solution comes in as quickly as possible because it is a huge problem that creates not only insecurity but affects also the economy of poor Nigerians, of the less privileged Nigerians because when they move into farms, unfortunately the animals can’t differentiate between grass and crops and you find them destroying peoples cassava, destroying yams and other forms of farm produce”.
He listed some of the measures adopted in the state to curb the incidences of clashes in the state. “In Delta State, we have been working hard with the Police. We have also created an office to manage conflict, I have a Special Adviser on Conflict Resolution, I also have two other appointees, who work very closely with me and who are specifically detailed to manage herdsmen/farmers challenge. One of them is a Northerner, the other one is a Deltan who was brought up in the North and speaks Hausa fluently. “And to that extent we have been able to minimize, though we still have occasional clashes. We have also involved the traditional rulers, to try and advise them. We have held two sets of meetings with the traditional institution and the farmers themselves and representatives of Miyetti Allah. We held a meeting early last year and we held one two weeks ago. We have also gone ahead to constitute a committee at the local government level which involves the local government councils, Police at the local government level, traditional rulers, Miyetti Allah and some opinion leaders in every local government area to try to handle such issues. But all these we are doing are mere palliative.
“There has to be a direction because people cannot just continue to migrate continuously and probably aimlessly into peoples’ farms because that’s not the original intent. It is different if the cattle were moving and grazing on grass and not on the legitimate efforts and produce of people. But the situation has changed. Obviously that is not acceptable and all over the country there has been a lot of cry”.
Okowa once again reiterated his earlier stand that there is no land in Delta State for Cattle Colonies. “Ideally, it is for them to have ranches. There have been cattle ranches in the Mambila area for some time. So why can’t they do ranches. And for those who have plenty of lands and want colonies, we have nothing against it. But for us in Delta State and for most of the South South, I do know, we have limited land for agriculture and therefore it is difficult for us to be able to relinquish such land to cattle colony.
“Obviously we have a lot of water and water logged land in our area, most of the available land has been degraded as a result of oil exploration activities and the little that is left is being used for agriculture and we hope that a solution would be found soon”.
Answering a question, Okowa said he would want to be remembered for good governance and wealth creation. In his words, “I want to be remembered as somebody who brought good governance to play, somebody who, actually, was able to create wealth or engage our youths to learn to create wealth for themselves and to have confidence in themselves. That is why, beyond the issue of the job creation that we are doing, we are laying emphasis on technical education and entrepreneurship. Those are the type of things I want to be remembered for not just because I am a medical doctor but because we believe that once the family is strengthened, then you have strengthen the state and brought peace to the entirety of the state.
“And that actually is very key for me. But in the medical area, I want to be remembered for being able to establish the Health Insurance Policy that works for Deltans because it has the capacity of turning the family economy around and improving the health of Deltans. It is something we must design in Nigeria as a whole but I want to use Delta State as an example. I was involved in it in the Seventh Senate, so I want to ensure it works in Delta State.
“We have started off with legislation on the Delta State Contributory Scheme Commission Agency. It is my believe that if we stay consistent in the next four or five years, Delta State will be a place to walk up to and understudy things concerning Health Insurance Scheme and that is very important for our people”, he said.

ASABA AIRPORT TO RECLAIM STATUS AS ONE OF THE BUSIEST, VIABLE HUB IN NIGERIA - OKOWA'S AIDE.

Executive Assistant to the Governor of Delta State on Communications, Dr Fred Oghenesivbe has commended the management of the new contractors handling the upgrade construction of Asaba International Airport runway, Setraco Nigeria, for the quality of work done within a short period of time.

The EA Communications in a statement disclosed that the ongoing speed of work at the airport is a proof of the corporate integrity so far exhibited by Setraco Nigeria; as against the "maradona approach" shamefully displayed by the blacklisted former contractors, Ulo Consultants Ltd.

Oghenesivbe who was West African Bureau Chief of World Airnews Magazine and CEO of PPK Aviation International, for over two decades before venturing into partisan politics, posited that Chief Chris Okpuno and Ulo Consultants disappointed the government and people of Delta State, beyond tolerable proportion even though the state government fulfilled its part of the contractual obligations.

"When we say that Ulo Consultants is an irresponsible corporate entity, it is meant that it lacked reputation and ability to deliver on several promises made after deliberately undermining the time frame stipulated and as contained in the legal documents perfected by both parties.

"Setraco, the new contractors as a responsible corporate citizen has shown reasonable signs that it will deliver as agreed in the month of July 2018; a stride that Ulo Consultants could not achieve in nearly three years; which overwhelmingly gave the impression of advance fee fraud on the part of Ulo, popularly known as 419 among fraudsters and their mugu victims.

"Of a truth, the government and people of Delta State were duped by Ulo Consultants and its directors for which Chief Okpuno played key roles as Chief contract negotiator and principal signatory to the unfortunate deal.

"We must as a people and government appreciate the management of Setraco Nigeria for taking proactive steps to deliver on promise, a conduct impossible for Chief Okpuno and his unscrupulous contracting firm," Oghenesivbe added.

The EA Communications who was recently inducted into the International Communication Association's (ICA) hall of fame; further assured that once upgraded in July or so soon thereafter, Asaba Airport will bounce back to reclaim her enviable status as one of the busiest and economically viable hub in Nigeria.

He further disclosed that wide bodied aircraft operated by Air Peace, Arik Air, Aero Contractors and other domestic airlines shall commence scheduled commercial flights into and out of Asaba airport after re-certification by the Federal regulatory agencies.

At the moment, its only light aircrafts; Dash 8-300, 400 series and Russian light plane fly into and out of the airport operated by Arik Air, Aero Contractors and Overland Airways, respectively.

Okowa Urges Students To Embrace Hard Work
...As Marvel Int'l School Lifts Delta Principal's Cup

DELTA State Governor, Senator Dr Ifeanyi Okowa has urged students to imbibe the spirit of working hard to achieve results.

The Governor made the call (02/03/18) at the finals of the 2018 edition of Delta State Principal’s Cup, where Marvel International School, Ughelli, narrowly beat their opponent, St. Paul's Secondary school, Ozoro in a penalty shootout to lift the trophy.

Governor Okowa who presented the trophy to winners at the 25, 000 capacity stadium of Delta State Polytechnic, Ozoro, urged students to always know that hard work pays and should be serious with their studies.
According to the Governor, “we use sports to develop our youths, prepare them for future challenges but, beyond football, students should be serious with their studies, hard work pays.”

He commended Zenith Bank for sponsoring the tournament, disclosing that Headmaster’s Cup has been instituted for primary school students.

“We have instituted the Headmastrr's Cup so that we can discover them much younger so that they can know that they can play football as professionals,” the Governor said.

He used the occasion which was witnessed by traditional rulers, religious leaders, among others to thank Isoko people for their peaceful dispositions.

Winners and participants at the tournament went home with different cash and gift prizes while the Governor stated that schools that wins in the tournament apart from the cash gifts, would be given school buses.

Chairman of Isoko North local government council, Mr Emmanuel Egbabor had in a welcome address, thanked Governor Okowa for approving that the finals of the championship be played in Ozoro, assuring that Isoko people will continue to support his government.

At the end of 90 minutes of play both team scored 1 goal each prompting the game to go into a penalty shout-out which ended 7-6 in favour of Marvel International School.

Okowa Commissions Multi-Billion Dollar Steel Company In Aladja
...Calls For Steady Efforts For Technological Growth

MULTI-BILLION Dollar Premium Steel Rolling Mill was commissioned today(02/03/18) by Delta State Governor, Senator Dr Ifeanyi Okowa to commence full operations after years of inactivity.
Formerly known as Delta Steel Company (DSC) Plc, Ovwian- Aladja, Governor Okowa observed that functionality of the steel company was very vital to the technological development of the nation.
“This is the right step if we must develop in Nigeria, as a nation, we must encourage development of infrastructure,” Governor Okowa said, adding, “it is sad that this place was abandoned for years because, there is no doubt that if we must grow technologically, we must produce our own steel.”
He continued, “the reopening of this structure has brought excitement to Delta State government, government and the people of Udu in particular, we are very hopeful that their production output will surpass their previous ouput.”

The Governor disclosed that the management of Premium Rolling Mill would harness the huge oil and gas deposit in the area to also, establish a petrochemical company in the area.
He commended the Federal Government, Asset Management Corporation of Nigeria and other stakeholders for the different roles they played for the company to be back on stream asserting, “obviously, there is a lot to be gained as a people and government, we will remain peaceful and the company should take note of local content in their activities.”

Minister of Mines and Steel, Mr Kayode Fayemi and the Managing Director of AMCON, Mr Ahmed Kuru who spoke through Mr Okoronkwo Onwukwe thanked Governor Okowa’s administration for the roles it played for the steel company to be back to life.

“We sincerely thank Delta State government ably led by Dr Okowa for all his supportive roles, without which, we would not have been here for this commissioning; we must do everything under our power to protect this industry,” Mr Kuru said.

In a welcome address, Chief Executive Officer of Premium Steel Rolling Mill, Mr Prasnata Mishra said, “it was shocking to be confronted with the fact that the legacy of the erstwhile Delta Steel Company originally commissioned in 1982 was left in terrible state as the plant was in total shamble and deplorable shape when Premium Steel acquired it; we therefore retooled it with state-of-the-art equipment for competitive production.”

“The company's one million ton liquid steel capacity plant responsible for reinforcing Nigeria with steel and allied products, we are targeting at least 5,000 jobs directly and indirectly, we shall touch the lives of over 30, 000 Nigerians in the first instance before we start calculating the secondary opportunities it creates,” Mr Mishra stated.

PROGRAMME PROMO: SMART DELTA SHOWING ON CHANNELSTV & AIT

Please watch out for the series of Governor Okowa's SMART Initiatives every Saturday on Channels TV at 8.30am and AIT at 10.00am. Dbs Warri at 7:30pm
Dbs Asaba 7:30pm on every Friday.

This week's episode is on Gov Okowa’s peace initiatives and the harmony among ethnic nationalities as well as the verdict of Royal Fathers in Delta state.

Happy viewing!

Aniagwu Charles
Chief Press Secretary to the Governor

Okowa Charges Political Office Holders To Serve With Humility And Respect
... As Chinye Takes Oath As Commissioner

DELTA State Governor, Senator Dr Ifeanyi Okowa has urged Commissioners and other political office holders to at all times, serve the people with humility and strict adherence to relevant oaths they took.

The Governor spoke today (01/03/18) during the swearing-in ceremony of Hon. Emmanuel Chinye as Commissioner stated that political offices, whether elective or appointive are for the rendering of services to the people.

“As Commissioners, political office holders, you should see yourself as servant to all, you should serve the people in humility and respect,” the Governor said.

He continued, “there is no doubt that we have done well as government in ensuring a peaceful state, providing infrastructure despite the challenges, creating jobs and wealth for our people through our skill acquisition programmes, we have impacted on our people.”

“It is the duty of political office holders and our leaders to stand strong and defend the government, we will remain focused, as Deltans, we should enrol in the contributory health insurance scheme because, there is no alternative to it if we must provide quality and affordable healthcare for our people, because, a healthy people is a stronger people,” he said.

Governor Okowa congratulated Hon. Chinye for his successful swearing-in as member of the State Executive Council and urged him to work closely with his colleagues and the political class for the desired results to be achieved.

“Try to commit your time to doing the job as much as possible and even as you work in your office, relate with your leadership back home in unity because, a lot can be achieved when you are united,” the Governor advised.

Hon. Chinye in his response, thanked Governor Okowa for giving him the opportunity to serve Deltans, assuring, “I will put in my best to support your administration and do what is necessary to move Delta State forward.”

Former Deputy Governor, Chief Benjamin Elue, top government functionaries and politicians attended the ceremony which took place in Asaba.

Okowa Prides Delta As Investors’ Bride
... As Isoko Sets To Host Multi-Billion Dollar Refinery

GOVERNOR Ifeanyi Okowa has described Delta State as the bride of investors with the huge deposit of oil and gas in the area.

The Governor who expressed joy with the level of investors harnessing the peaceful atmosphere in the state spoke today (01/03/18) when the Managing Director of Shepha Refinery and Petrochemical Company Limited, Ovrode, Isoko North local government area, Dr Wilson Agha paid him a courtesy visit at Asaba.

According to the Governor, “a lot of companies are coming to Delta State because, the state is largely peaceful and we are doing a lot to maintain that peace, with the oil and gas that we have, Delta State is the place to invest.”

“We like investors, we know the important roles they play in the lives of our people and we will continue to encourage them in whatever way possible for them to succeed,” the Governor said.

He congratulated the management of Shepha Refinery and Petrochemical Company Limited for concluding the process for the ground-breaking ceremony of the company in the state, stating, “Isoko nation is a peaceful but, I want to assure you that we take matters of security very serious in the state.”

“Everything seems to be set in the right track of success, there is no doubt that the more the investment, a lot of our youths will be engaged, it will also bring about an expanded economy which interests us as a state: it is a win-win situation for everybody,” the Governor said.

Dr. Agha had in a speech, asked for security as the company will perform its ground breaking ceremony for the refinery in May, 2018.

“The refinery will produce 60, 000 barrels per day, it is a vertically integrated refinery that will capture all carbon dioxide emitting from the refinery, there will be no pollution in the air and it will cost 2.5 billion dollar,” Dr Agha stated.

OGBE-IJAW/ALADJA CRISIS: Govt Set To Implement White Paper -Okowa

DELTA State government will implement in full, the white paper on Ogbe-Ijaw/Aladja crisis, Governor Ifeanyi Okowa has said.

In a brief chat with Journalists after bi-monthly security council meeting held (28/02/18) in Warri, the Governor stated that achieving peace in all parts of Delta State was important for the required development to take place.

It would be recalled that after a protracted land dispute between Ogbe-Ijaw, Warri South-West local government area and Aladja in Udu local government area of Delta State, Governor Okowa inaugurated an 8-man panel of inquiry to look at the issue and proffer lasting solutions to the issue in May, 2016.

“Today, we met with the people of Aladja and Ogbe-Ijaw communities, we conveyed the decision of the state government to them following the release of the white paper and they agreed to work with us to achieve lasting peace as we will implement the decisions taken to the benefits of all,” he said.

Governor Okowa who expressed delight that all stakeholders have resolved to tow the line of peace disclosed that the security council also looked at issues affecting the Independent Petroleum Marketers Association of Nigeria (IPMAN).

On the benefits of the security council meeting, the Governor said, “We hold security council meetings every two weeks to discuss security issues, today, our state is very peaceful because, we nip security challenges in the bud.”
Deputy Governor of Delta State, Barr. Kjngsley utuaro, Secretary to Delta State government, Hon. Ovie Agas, Commandant of different security operatives including the Police attended the meeting.

Asaba Airport To Be Fully Functional In Four Months - OKOWA

DELTA State Governor, Senator Dr Ifeanyi Okowa has expressed confidence that commercial activities will be in full swing at the Asaba International Airport in July, this year.

Speaking during an inspection visit to the airport today (01/03/18) the Governor expressed joy that the contractor handling the reconstruction of the runway, Setraco had proven that the project could be delivered within three months.

According to him, “it took two years for ULO to construct 900 metres of the runway but, it gladens my heart that in just three weeks, Setraco have done 1.1 kilometre of the runway.”

“From the work programme, it may be possible for Setraco to complete the project in three and half months, the speed with which they mobilised to site is wonderful, we thank God for intervening which made us to re-award the contract,” the Governor said, emphasising, “we are confident that in another four months, there will be a lot of bigger planes landing here.”

Engr Jihad Yahgi, Area Manager, Setraco who explained the level done so far, disclosed that apart of the runway, the company was in the process of completing the water channels at the airport.

He assured Delta State government that work will be completed on schedule according to specifications.

Delta Govt Approves 10,000 Housing Units For Civil Servants

The Delta State Government has approved the construction of ten thousand housing units for civil servants by Greenfield Assets Limited in Illah, Oshimili North Local Government Council of the state.
This was made public by the state Commissioner for Information, Mr. Patrick Ukah, after the State Executive Council meeting held inside the EXCO chambers in Government House, Asaba, on Tuesday.
He said that the approval is to alleviate the housing challenges facing civil servants in the state, especially Asaba, the state capital, with a view to making them more comfortable to meet the demands of their offices.
Also approved is the Phase 1 of the completion of the Udu Harbour Market, as well as the construction of concrete drains and discharge channel from Refinery Road through Aribogha Street, Jesus is Lord Street to the natural waterway by Regal Clinic, Jakpa Road, Effurun, in anticipation of the raining season.
In its avowed determination to connect all communities to major cities in the state, Mr. Ukah said that the government approved the continuation of the construction of Ibusa/Achalla/Asaba Road (Phase 1: 4.125 km) in Oshimili North Local Government Area, in addition to the construction of Ogulagha/Youbebe/Biniebiama Road (1,500 metres) in Burutu Local Government Area and the rehabilitation of Orogun-Emevor Road and Erhieta Road (4.6 kilometres).
Also approved is the completion of the New General Hospital Road with a spur to Joy Ariguzor Street, off Okpanam Road, in the state capital territory, the construction of Arhagba--Orogun Road (11.294 kilometres) in Ughelli North Local Government Area and the construction of Upper Ojekpolor Street, (1,150 metres) in Ika North East Local Government Area.

Traditional Rulers Pass Vote Of Confidence On Okowa
... As Okowa Charges Them On Peaceful Kingdoms

Traditional Rulers in the Northern Senatorial district of Delta state have passed a vote of confidence on Governor Ifeanyi Okowa.

About 60 recognised Royal father's at a meeting held at the Palace of the Obi of Owa, HRM Obi Emmanuel Efeizomor II under the aegis of Delta North Traditional Rulers Forum (DNTF) observed that Governor Okowa has delivered the dividends of democracy across the state and as such endorse him for a second term Governor Okowa while addressing the gathering attributed the success stories of his administration to the peaceful dispositions of traditional rulers.

According to the Governor, “I sincerely, appreciate you (the traditional rulers) for the vote of confidence passed on me, if vote of confidence comes from those who owns the land, we must appreciate it and most importantly, I thank the traditional rulers for providing the enabling environment for my government to execute its programmes; a lot is being done and more will still be done, we will achieve more as a united people, as a government, we will try as much as possible to remain focused and my respect for the traditional rulers will never be weakened.”

“This is an important meeting and I am very excited with the level of activities of our traditional rulers, when we share ideas, we are better positioned in our commitment to give our people the best,” the Governor said, emphasising that the support of traditional rulers was instrumental to the success stories of his administration.

He disclosed that, “if the traditional rulers fail to cooperate with the government, that government is bound to have crises; we have had town hall meetings where we discussed issues affecting us, we shall continue with local government areas we are yet to visit from next week".

"Delta North has been largely peaceful, the peace in the area is very important for me because, when Delta North remains peaceful, I will find it easier to preach peace in other senatorial districts.”

Governor Okowa urged the traditional rulers to report any unhealthy situation involving herdsmen to the Divisional Police Officers in their areas and ensure they live in peace while awaiting for the federal government to proffer solutions to the problem.

He also, called on the traditional rulers to set up vigilante groups in their kingdoms and ensure such are registered with the Police, stating that there must be collaborative efforts to check crime and criminal activities in the state.

The traditional rulers had in an address read by the Ogene of Ibedeni, HRM Jonathan Kanegede I said, “we are not surprised that your massive people-oriented programmes are being recorded and appreciated by many through numerous awards, and since you are not tired in seeking the people's well-being and progress, we unequivocally, pass a vote of confidence on you, Governor Okowa and your administration.”

“We, the Royal Fathers, the sixty-three traditional rulers representing the various groups in Delta North, on behalf of our chiefs and the entire people, are happy with your famous SMART agenda, the massive road construction across the state, Youth Agricultural Entrepreneur Programme, Skill Training Entrepreneurship Programme, and many others too numerous to mention,” he said.

Head, Collective Leadership, Onu Ika Nigeria, Daniel Usifoh at the event, called for consistent enlightenment campaign to discourage youths from harvesting organs, selling their organs or illegally moving to other countries in their quest for quick wealth.
Obi Efeizomor II had in a brief speech thanked Governor Okowa for attending the meeting which provided a platform for the traditional rulers to express how they felt about his government.

PEACE , TONIC FOR INVESTORS, SAYS OKOWA

DELTA State Governor, Senator Dr. Ifeanyi Okowa has described the peace existing in different parts of the state as a tonic for investors.

According to the Governor, “when the different kingdoms and local government areas are peaceful, I will have less need to hold security council meetings, and I can tell you that with the peace that exists in all parts of Delta State, investors from different parts of the world are doing business in our state.”

The Governor spoke today (24/02/17) at the 10th coronation anniversary ceremony of HRM Dr. Emmanuel Sideso, Abe I, the Ovie of Uvwie Kingdom, Uvwie local government area of Delta State.

“Your Royal Majesty, I am happy with what you are doing for peace to be sustained in Uvwie, this area is very attractive to investors, what we need is sustained peaceful, the area is developed in terms of infrastructure and natural resources,” he said.

The Governor continued, “we support investors to enable them carry on with their businesses because, there are multiplier benefits of having investors in different parts of the state.”
He congratulated the Ovie for his numerous achievements within his 10 year reign, observing that the floating of scholarship for his subjects will ensure more enlightened individuals who will contribute meaningfully to the growth of the society.

The Governor at the well attended ceremony personalities which included Speaker, Delta State House of Assembly Rt Hon Sheriff Oborevwori, former Governor James Ibori, former Deputy Governor, Prof. Amos Utuama, traditional rulers, commissioned the ultra-modern palace of the Ovie.

The Minister of State, Petroleum Resources, Dr. Ibe Kachikwu on behalf of President Mohammadu Buhari, congratulated the Ovie and wished him happy more years on the throne.
Earlier, the Ovie thanked Governor Okowa for the numerous development projects his administration has executed in his kingdom, especially in the area of construction of Roads and the completion of the Palace.

IGBAKPA LAUDS OKOWA.
By Evidence Ejiyere Erhijakpor

Distinguish Hon Ben Rolland Igbakpa lauds the Giant strides of delta state governor over the proposed 30,000bpd Modula refineries.

The Ethiope Federal beneficiary of Partisan Immunity and Frontline Aspirant, House of representatives, Ethiope Federal Constituency, Distinguished Hon Ben Rolland Igbakpa, salutes the Executive Governor of Delta State, His Excellency Gov. Arthur Ifeanyi Okowa over the proposed 30,000bpd Modula Refineries in all 3 senatorial districts of Delta State ( Delta Central, North and South).

Commenting through a phone telephone interview, Igbakpa commends the Smart Governor for tailoring his administrative agenda in swift adjustment to exon technical trends and obedience to the rules of equity, fairness and state-character.

"The Smart Governor, His Excellency, Dr Arthur Ifeanyi Okowa, and his smart people-centric Agenda has gained a higher mark in administrative excellence.

"This Giant stride has further proven that you're a meritorious recipient of whatever accolade your good works has earned you.

"His Excellency, the general acceptance you presently enjoy with the people of Delta State is meritorious. We join all Deltans in commending your efforts".

In another statement, Hon Ben Rolland Igbakpa commends all Deltans for their cooperative aura and reception towards the Smart Administration.

"We also appreciate the law abiding and peaceful people of Delta State for the detribalized and strict social contract implementation relationship they maintain with the State Governor.

"The recent political awareness and obedience, across board, towards the need to register for Permanent Voters' Card represents that the Smart Agenda is realistic and achievable.

"We implore all Deltans to form part of the smart agenda even as we prepare our minds towards the "Okowa Again Mandate" in 2019".

He said.

The Delta State Government says it would continue to partner with reputable organisations that are ready to move the Education sector of the State forward.The Governor of Delta State,Senator Dr.Ifeanyi Okowa made this known during the official flagoff of the Computer Based Test Application for Secondary Schools Students in Delta State for improved Learning and Academic performance.

The Governor,who was represented by the Chief of Staff Government House,Hon Tam Brisbie said the introduction of the Computer Based Test Application for Secondary Schools in the State was a welcome development as it would go a long way to curb Examination Malpractice in Schools in Delta State,while calling on the relevant authorities in charge of Education in the State to key into this innovation,he assured Deltans that his administration would continue to provide the enabling environment for businesses to thrive in the State.

In His remark,the Commissioner for Basic and Secondary Education, Mr Chiedu Ebie acknowledged the commitment His Exellency,Senator,Dr.Ifeanyi Okowa was giving to the Education Sector of the State, especially in the area of infrastrutural development, provision of science,technical and vocational equipment to public schools in Delta State, with the aim of producing students who would be intellectually equipped with relevant skills to meet the technological needs of the future.

In a goodwill message at the event,the former First Lady of CrossRiver State, Mrs Onari Duke, commended the Delta State Government for introducing the Computer Based Test Application Software for Secondary Schools in the State as it would enhance Students Academic performance in the State which would ultimately put the State at an advantage position academically in the country.

Earlier in his address,the Chief Technical Officer of Cyprex Communications Limited,Mr Ebuka Gabriel,the creators of the Computer Based Software said the application had the capacity to track students records,ascertain flow of understanding of what was taught in the classrooms and the students readness for the examinations.He said the software was created in other to help tackle the incessant failure of students in major external secondary

Oghenero Orovwuje
PRO
Ministry of Basic and Secondary Education