Delta State Governor, Rt. Hon. Sheriff Oborevwori, Tuesday, said the ban on motorcycle, popularly known as Okada, for commercial transportation, had led to a noticeable reduction in crime rate in Asaba and its environs. Governor Oborevwori disclosed this when he received on courtesy call, the Forum of Female Permanent Secretaries in the state, led by the Permanent Secretary, Ministry of Environment, Dr (Mrs) Mininie Oseji. He said he was impressed with the performance of the Permanent Secretaries in their offices and charged them to continue to put in their best in helping to drive his MORE agenda. Governor Oborevwori said…
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Godwin-Maria Utuedoye is a trained professional journalist. A graduate of Mass Communication from Delta State University, Abraka. He is a registered practising Journalist with the Nigeria Union of Journalists with over 20 years experience of reporting. He is interested in Investigative and development Journalism. He lives in Nigeria and focuses more in the Niger-Delta region where oil and gas exploration by government and multinational iol companies has plunged into poverty and environmental degradation for years. He is also a PR Consultant, content creator, broadcast, print Journalist and Publisher. His vast experience in journalism span over decades of reporting the activities of the untouched areas. He is married with children.
By Godwin-Maria Utuedoye Delta State Prevention and Prohibition of Destruction and Vandalization of Public Properties and Public Assets Bill 2024 has passed first reading on the floor of the State House of Assembly.The Bill which has the Chairman House Committee on Public Accounts, Chief James Augoye, representing Okpe Constituency in the House as the lead sponsor, was read the first time at Tuesday’s resumed plenary session of the Assembly, presided over by the Speaker, Emomotimi Dennis Guwor. Chief Augoye had in two separate motions sought the leave of the House to bring in the Bill for legislative processing and for…
Speaker, Delta State House of Assembly, Rt Hon Emomotimi Dennis Guwor, has felicitated with the 1st Vice Chairman, Delta State Traditional Rulers Council and the Pere of Akugbene Mein Kingdom in Bomadi local government area of the state, Pere S. P. Luke, Kalanama VIII, on his 58th birthday celebration.The Speaker in a statement by his Chief Press Secretary, CPS, Mr Nkem Nwaeke, described Pere S. P. Luke, Kalanama VIII, as a great asset not only to Delta State but Niger Delta region and beyond. Rt Hon Guwor stated that he has always cherished and admired the statesmanship of the celebrant…
The Member Representing Isoko South 2 and Chairman, House Committee on Health, Hon (Chief) Ferguson Onwo, has said that legacies left behind by the immediate past Governor of the State, Dr Ifeanyi Okowa, would always be appreciated by Deltans. Hon Okowa, while reacting to the 65th birthday anniversary of Dr Okowa, described him as a man with so much dignity and wisdom, saying that he made commendable impact as Governor of Delta State between 2015 to 2023. The Lawmaker, a former Majority Leader of the State Assembly when Okowa was the Governor, stated that as someone who worked very closely…
Delta State Governor, Rt. Hon. Sheriff Oborevwori has congratulated his predecessor, Senator Ifeanyi Okowa, CON as he clocks 65 years on July 8. Governor Oborevwori in a statement by his Chief Press Secretary, Sir Festus Ahon, in Asaba, extolled the immediate past Governor of the State for his outstanding contributions to State and nation-building. He expressed gratitude to the immediate past Governor for having supported him to emerge as a deserving successor. Oborevwori said: “My dear leader, I will start by thanking you for all that you have sacrificed and accomplished to help our beloved State grow. “I must express…
By Godwin-Maria Utuedoye Chairman, Delta State Internal Revenue Service DSIRS, Hon. (Chief) Solomon Ighrakpata, has felicitated with the immediate past Governor of Delta State, Senator (Dr) Ifeanyi Okowa, CON, on his 65th birth anniversary. Hon. Ighrakpata, a former Deputy Chief Whip of the Delta State House of Assembly, who represented Uvwie Constituency in the 7th Assembly, described Dr Okowa as a complete gentleman and epitome of a great leader. The DSIRS Boss in his goodwill message to the immediate past Governor on his 65th birthday celebration, said the celebrant has distinguished himself as a statesman and a leader of great…
By Godwin-Maria Utuedoye Deputy Speaker, Delta State House of Assembly, Rt Hon Arthur Akpowowo has congratulated immediate past Governor of the state, Senator (Dr) Ifeanyi Arthur Okowa, CON, on his 65th birthday celebration. Rt Hon Akpowowo who represents Ethiope East Constituency in the House and a former Commissioner for Urban Renewal in the State, said Dr Okowa remains a Leader with a large heart and very passionate towards the development of Delta State. The Deputy Speaker in a statement, on behalf of his family, constituents, friends and political associates, felicitated with His Excellency, the former Governor on…
…Prays For Many More Years Peaceful Life By Godwin-Maria Utuedoye Speaker, Delta State House of Assembly, Rt Hon Emomotimi Dennis Guwor, has prayed for more days of joy, peace and celebration for the immediate past Governor of Delta State, Senator (Dr) Ifeanyichukwu Arthur Okowa CON, as he marks his 65th birth anniversary today, 8th July 2024.Rt. Hon Guwor in his congratulatory message to Dr Okowa on the glorious occasion of his birthday, said he has every reason to join hundreds of well wishers across nations to celebrate the immediate past Governor of the State in appreciation of his life of…
Following conclusion of Local Government and Ward rallies across the state, the Delta State Chapter of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) would hold a mega rally on Wednesday July 10, 2024 as final preparation for the July 13, Local Government Council elections across the state. State Secretary of the party, Engr. Daniel Ossai disclosed this in a statement made available to the press on Sunday. The statement read: “The Delta State Peoples Democratic Party, (PDP) happily invites our distinguished leaders, elders and stakeholders, party faithful, candidates and their teeming supporters, and indeed, all our loyal and committed members across the…
The ongoing Isoko North Table Tennis Tournament will conclude on Friday, July 12, 2024.The tournament, the first of its kind in Delta State and the entire nation, commenced at Emevor in Isoko North on June 28. Since then, other clans in Isoko North have been holding their own qualifiers to select the best four players who will represent them at the grand finale this Friday. A statement by the facilitator of the contest, Dr. Palmer Ogheneyole Nathaniel (The Black Prince of Isoko Nation), indicated that the final match would take place at the prestigious Peccan Hotel, Dr. Jonathan Ososuakpor Street,…