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2023: Okowa Offers Campaign Tips To Would-Be Successor

December 8, 2019 5:41 am

Ahead of the 2023 general elections, Governor Ifeanyi Okowa of Delta State has advised political gladiators who wish to succeed him, to adopt a friendly disposition while politicking, saying that power belongs to God and He alone determines who would be governor in the next four years.

Okowa specifically called on Urhobo people to be united and fellowship with other ethnic groups in the state, to enable them achieve the aspiration of producing his successor in 2023.

He made the call at Agbarho while addressing delegates at the 88th Annual Urhobo National Day Celebration organised by Urhobo Progress Union

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Appeal Court Verdict: Okowa Lauds Judiciary, Thanks Deltans

November 16, 2019 7:25 am

Delta Governor, Sen. (Dr) Ifeanyi Okowa, has commended the Judiciary for the “sound judgment” by the Court of Appeal, which affirmed his victory in the March 9, 2019 Governorship election in the state.

His main opponent in the polls, Chief Great Ogboru of All Progressives Congress (APC), had approached the appellate court to upturn the decision of the Election Petitions Tribunal which dismissed his petition against Okowa’s victory.

The court on Friday in Abuja, endorsed the verdict of the tribunal and dismissed the appeal in its entirety for lacking merit.

In a statement by his Chief Press Secretary, Mr Olisa …

Okowa Presents ₦389.19bn As Delta 2020 Budget

Okowa Presents ₦389.19bn As Delta 2020 Budget

November 7, 2019 4:12 am

Delta State Governor, Dr. Ifeanyi Okowa, wednesday presented the 2020 Appropriation Bill of N389,190,799,362 approximately N389.19 billion to the state House of Assembly.

Okowa noted that he was presenting the 2020 Budget Estimates, christened Budget of Sustained Development ‘’from a position of cautious optimism’’ due to certain prevailing circumstances in the country.

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The budget estimate comprised Recurrent Expenditure of N171,549,384,315 and Capital Expenditure of ₦217,641,415,047.

This disparity between total recurrent and capital estimates signalled a positive development, indicating that the state government intended to spend more on capital projects than recurrent …

Onitsha Fire: Okowa Condoles Obiano And Victims

Onitsha Fire: Okowa Condoles Obiano And Victims

October 17, 2019 5:42 pm

Delta State governor, Dr. Ifeanyi Okowa on Thursday commiserated with his Anambra State counterpart, Mr. Willie Obiano, Anambra people, particularly Onitsha residents over the tragic fire incident that gutted parts of the commercial city.

A tanker laden with petroleum product on Wednesday reportedly fell into the gutter and spilled its content on the road at Upper Iweka, leading to the inferno that resulted in the death of some people and the destruction of many buildings, including business premises in the town.

Chief Press Secretary to Governor Okowa, Mr. Olisa Ifeajika, quoted his boss as saying that the images he …

Okowa Inaugurates 42-Man Advisory, Peace-Building Council

Okowa Inaugurates 42-Man Advisory, Peace-Building Council

October 16, 2019 3:00 am

Delta State Governor Ifeanyi Okowa has inaugurated Advisory and Peace-Building Council for the state, charging the members to guide his administration adequately for effective governance.

The governor, at the ceremony in Asaba yesterday, said the council was expected to support the government regularly with expert advice and services without prompting, as its duties included studying the general socio-economic and political situation in the state and advising the government accordingly.

“The council will advise on issues that can lead to a healthy relationship among the three arms of government: executive, legislature and judiciary.

“It will also study the causes of conflicts …

Okowa Appoints Daughter As Aide, Says He Has No Regrets

Okowa Appoints Daughter As Aide, Says He Has No Regrets

October 9, 2019 10:34 am

Delta State Governor, Ifeanyi Okowa, says he owes no one apologies for appointing one of his daughters as a political aide. Okowa said this on Tuesday at a media quarterly briefing in Asaba, Delta State capital.

The governor said his daughter was eminently qualified for the position.   “It is not true that I have two of my daughters appointed. I have only one appointed and she is rightfully qualified,” he said.

“I do not have any daughter on social media. The one appointed for girl child education is rightfully qualified.

READ ALSO: Female Banker Jailed One Year For Fraud …

Governor Okowa rewards Super Eagles with $60,000

March 27, 2019 7:51 pm

Governor Ifeanyi Arthur Okowa of Delta State has again bountifully rewarded the Super Eagles following victories in their 2019 AFCON qualifying match against Seychelles and the prestigious friendly against seven-time African champions Egypt, as he presented a gift of $10,000 to Technical Adviser Gernot Rohr and another $50,000 to the team on Tuesday.

Okowa similarly rewarded the team following their qualification for the 2019 AFCON with the 1-1 draw against South Africa in Johannesburg in November 2018, which they followed up with a friendly against Uganda in Asaba three days later.

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