APC’s Criticism of Our Budget Laughable, Says Okowa

APC’s Criticism of Our Budget Laughable, Says Okowa

October 23, 2021Omon-Julius Onabu in Asaba Delta State Governor Ifeanyi Okowa has said that the recent criticism of the state’s 2021 supplementary budget by the state chapter of the All Progressives Congress (APC) was based on a position of ignorance, stressing that the leadership of the APC clearly lacks basic knowledge of issues relating to budget and budgeting. Fielding questions, yesterday in Asaba, on allegations that his administration had approved a supplementary budget close to…

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HON ONORIODE AGOFURE PASSIONATE DESIRE ON PROGRESSIVE LEGISLATIVE FUNCTION.

HON ONORIODE AGOFURE PASSIONATE DESIRE ON PROGRESSIVE LEGISLATIVE FUNCTION.

The birth of a child desires growth to achieve his purpose of existence. The Choice to progress is not considerable, Everyone desires progress, which makes it our focal point to attract the good and noble citizens of our dear constituents to support the aspiration of Hon Onoriode Agofure. The young progressive legislator is a servant leader, equipped with noble experience to actualize the desired function. The humility portrayed by his personality is a good reason…

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BIRTHDAY: Asiuwhu Is An Outstanding LGA PDP Chairman – Esiso

BIRTHDAY: Asiuwhu Is An Outstanding LGA PDP Chairman – Esiso

The Delta State PDP Chairman Olorogun Barr Kingsley Esiso has felicitated with Patani LGA PDP Chairman, Olorogun Godspower Omafuvwe Asiuwhu on his auspicious Occassion of his Birthday anniversary. Esiso who disclosed this in his residence in Sapele describe Comr. Godspwer Asiuwhu as a Committed and Dedicated Personality who has devoted his time in ensuring that the assignments under his Portfolio as a party Chairman was Properly done with a Productive Results ” has recorded tremendous…

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Ejeben Bags Award; Donates Library To SLT Department, University of Benin.

Ejeben Bags Award; Donates Library To SLT Department, University of Benin.

By Henry Ubus The founder of Wilson Ejeben Foundation, Double Chief Willson Brume Ejeben, added another feather to his crown today, Friday 22/10/21, as he received the prestigious Outstanding Philanthropist Award. Chief Ejeben was presented this award by the Department of Science Laboratory Technology, Faculty Of Life Sciences, University of Benin (UNIBEN), Edo State. The Dean, Faculty of Life Sciences, Professor N.J.E Orhue, while eulogising the Isio of Udu and Bobaselu of Ugbo Kingdoms, described…

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WELCOME ADDRESS BY RT. HON. (ELDER) SHERIFF F.O. OBOREVWORI (JP) FICMC, HONOURABLE SPEAKER, DELTA STATE HOUSE OF ASSEMBLY AT THE YEAR 2022 BUDGET PRESENTATION BY HIS EXCELLENCY, SENATOR DR. IFEANYI OKOWA, GOVERNOR OF DELTA STATE

WELCOME ADDRESS BY RT. HON. (ELDER) SHERIFF F.O. OBOREVWORI (JP) FICMC, HONOURABLE SPEAKER, DELTA STATE HOUSE OF ASSEMBLY AT THE YEAR 2022 BUDGET PRESENTATION BY HIS EXCELLENCY, SENATOR DR. IFEANYI OKOWA, GOVERNOR OF DELTA STATE

Protocol: It is my honour and privilege to welcome His Excellency, Senator Dr. Ifeanyi Okowa, our Governor, Members of State Executive Council and other Members of his team to the Hallowed Chamber of the Delta State House of Assembly, for the presentation of the year 2022 Budget. Let me also welcome our former Speakers and Members of previous Assemblies of the House who are here present to witness this epoch making ceremony. You have always…

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Okowa lauds Southern Governors’ wives for fight against gender-based violence

Okowa lauds Southern Governors’ wives for fight against gender-based violence

Delta Governor, Sen. (Dr) Ifeanyi Okowa, on Thursday, commended Southern Governors’ Wives Forum for its fight against gender-based violence in Nigeria. Okowa gave the commendation when he received members of the Forum, led by their President and wife of Governor of Osun State, Mrs Kafayat Oyetola, who visited him at Government House, Asaba. Others on the delegation were the host and wife of Delta Governor, Dame Edith Okowa; Mrs Bisi Fayemi, Ekiti; Dr Martha Udom,…

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2022 BUDGET ADDRESS BY HIS EXCELLENCY, SENATOR, DR. IFEANYI OKOWA, GOVERNOR OF DELTA STATE, TO THE DELTA STATE HOUSE OF ASSEMBLY ON THURSDAY, OCTOBER 21, 2021

2022 BUDGET ADDRESS BY HIS EXCELLENCY, SENATOR, DR. IFEANYI OKOWA, GOVERNOR OF DELTA STATE, TO THE DELTA STATE HOUSE OF ASSEMBLY ON THURSDAY, OCTOBER 21, 2021

Mr. Speaker,Honourable MembersIt is my pleasure to present to this honourable House the budget estimates for the 2022 fiscal year. OPENING REMARKS First, let me thank this House for the timely consideration and approval of the 2021 Supplementary Appropriation Bill. The speedy passage of the bill testifies to the sense of responsibility and accountability that you have towards the good people of Delta State. Mr. Speaker, I commend your wisdom and statesmanship, and I extend…

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Governor Okowa To Present 2022 Appropriation Bill On Thursday, October 21

Governor Okowa To Present 2022 Appropriation Bill On Thursday, October 21

The State Governor, Senator Dr Ifeanyi Okowa will tomorrow Thursday, October 21, 2021 present the Delta State’s 2022 Appropriation Bill to the State House of Assembly. The Governor’s intent was made known in a letter to the State House of Assembly and read at Wednesday’s Plenary by the Speaker, Rt. Hon. Sheriff Oborevwori. According to the letter, the Governor is expected to present the 2022 Appropriation Bill to the State Legislature at the Hallowed chamber…

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Okowa’s unique impact on coastal communities

Okowa’s unique impact on coastal communities

By Nelson Egware  Unlike most states in Nigeria, Delta State, which was carved out of the defunct Bendel State in 1991, is made of an estimated 60 percent upland and 40 percent riverine or coastal communities. This composition and the attendant topography across the state makes it extremely difficult to develop infrastructure especially in the riverside areas, which includes marshy creeks, because of high cost of construction.   The coastal and shoreline areas in the state…

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Isoko Nation Endorses Delta Central’s Bid To Produce Next Governor In DeIta 

Isoko Nation Endorses Delta Central’s Bid To Produce Next Governor In DeIta 

By Sunday Apah  Traditional rulers of the  Isoko ethnic nationality has stated emphatically that they had joined the Delta Central 2023 lobby group to produce the next governor of Delta State in 2023. The traditional rulers urged the Urhobo people not to forget that the Isoko people were also qualified for strategic positions in the state government when they finally produce the next governor in the state. The traditional rulers, who made this known when…

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