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Deltans Have Enjoyed Peace, Development Under Okowa - Ugo Nwokolo A chieftain of the Peoples Democratic Party PDP, in Delta State, Mr. Ugo Nwokolo  has congratulated the Governor of Delta State, His Excellency, Sen. Dr. Ifeanyi Okowa on his five years in office as the Governor of the State. Mr. Ugo Nwokolo said in his message of felicitation that Governor Ifeanyi Okowa has performed remarkably well since he gloriously took the oath of office in 2015 as Governor of the state. Overdo, as he is also called, stressed that the Governor has transformed the state within the period of five years in office. He said that the Governor has tackled most of the challenges the state was faced with, gave Asaba the state capital a more deserving status as well. "Ekwueme placed premium on the welfare of Deltans and has shown patriotism in his services to the state, created jobs for the youths, improved the roads networks, and opened up the state for commercial activities". The r...

OKOWA IS TRUDGING ON IN HIS QUEST OF BEQUEATHING A GREATER DELTA TO DELTANS The Member representing Ndokwa West Constituency in the Delta State House of Assembly, Hon. Charles Chukuemeke Emetulu has felicitated with His Excellency, Sen. (Dr.) Ifeanyi Arthur Okowa as he marks his 5th year at the helm of the Delta Project. In a statement, Hon. Emetulu noted that Governor Okowa is steadily marching on in his quest to bequeath a greater Delta to Deltans. "I particularly rejoice with you for the landmark and enduring projects and programs of your administration. I'm particularly thrilled by the fact that you have repositioned Delta for a greater tomorrow. Recent data released by the NBS and your growing stature in the Nigerian political space are indicators of these facts. These 5 years you have brought your wealth of experience to bear in managing the affairs of our dear state such that we enjoy peace like never before in our dear state. As the journey of your administrati...

GOV. OKOWA HAS DEMONSTRATED VISIONARY LEADERSHIP - HON. OJO The Paraclete of Ukwuani people, Hon. (Dr) Alphonsus Ojo has congratulated Delta State Governor, His Excellency, Sen (Dr) Ifeanyi Okowa and his deputy H.E. Deacon Kingsley Otuaro on their Five years in office as Governor and deputy Governor of Delta State. Hon. Alphonsus Ojo in his message of felicitation said that Gov. Ifeanyi Okowa has shown visionary leadership in the way he has conducted the affairs of the state since he took the reigns of Governance. This he said, has resulted in massive infrastructural development across the state in the build up of a Stronger Delta where there is prosperity for all Deltans. He calls on all Deltans to give full support to the Governor and his team as he continue to build a Stronger Delta.

OSSAI OCHONOGOR EXPRESSES ACQUIESCE IN GOV. OKOWA FIVE YEARS IN OFFICE The member representing Ukwuani LGA on the board of DESOPADEC, Dr. Ossai Samuel Ochonogor has congratulated Delta State Governor, Sen. Dr. Ifeanyi Okowa, his deputy, Deacon Kingsley Otuaro on the 5th year anniversary as Governor and Deputy Governor of Delta State. In his congratulatory message made available to the press, he expressed acquiesce on the programs and activities of the Governor since he manned the exalted office which he has used in commendably transforming the state. Dr. Ochonogor commended Governor Okowa for running a pragmatic administration that has been monumental in pursuing the dream of prosperity for all and building a stronger Delta state. He noted that since the Governor assumed office in 2015 he has demonstrated capacity as a technocrat of repute, working prudently and sacrificially towards the all rounds development of the state. Ochonogor described the Governor's five year...

WRITTEN BY: OKOFU AWELE A student of History and International Studies (DELSU) THE 1914 AMALGAMATION: AN ALBATROSS TO THE BUILDING OF A NIGERIAN NATION The entity called Nigeria today has an estimated population of over 200 million peoples. Before the 20th century, Nigeria was occupied by distinct peoples with different religious and cultural history, occupying different geographical locations. These ethnic groups were made up of independent polities formed by people of amazing cultures. The North was dominated by the Hausa/Fulani who were predominantly Muslims. The Western region was dominated by the Yoruba who had mixed religion but were more of Christians. While the Eastern region mainly inhabited by the Igbos, were predominantly Christians. Besides these three major ethnic groups mentioned above, there existed over 250 ethnic minority groups that constitute the Nigeria Federation as at today. These distinct groups engaged in inter-communal relationships which were most...

NWOGOR CALLS FOR DELTA SCHOOLS PURIFICATION```  _By Cyprian C. Odifili_ The Governor of Delta State His Excellency, Sen (Dr) Ifeanyi Okowa is expected to address Deltans by May 31, 2020. The Governor's address would be centered on the COVID-19 pandemic but with unique attention on the scope of the Reopening of Schools. The state Governor had on March 26, 2020, suspended academic operations in the state as part of measures to contain the COVID-19 pandemic. But the world has come to the reality of the necessity to return to normality while exertion is corroborated for the purpose of containing and eradicating the pandemic. This development has been embraced by nations, even those nations that are worst hit by the plague, are all returning to normal activities. It is the view of most Nigerians that the country is fully reopened and for academic activities to be reinstated with strict measures put in place to promote the health and safety of students in places of learni...

HON. OJO CONGRATULATES PDP LGA AND WARD EXECUTIVES. The Paraclete of Ukwuani people and former Delta Lawmaker, Hon.(Dr) Alphonsus Ojo, has extended warm felicitations to Engr. Patrick Kaine, the PDP chairman of Ukwuani LGA, members of his executives and all ward executives inaugurated by the State Chairman Olorogun (Barr.) Kingsley Esiso on Tuesday. Alphonsus Ojo congratulated Engr. Patrick Kaine over his successful inauguration as the chairman of the party in the area, for a second tenure. He urged him to work harmoniously with every member of the party in the LGA and endeavor to be fair to all in line with the guiding democratic principles of the PDP. Also, Hon. Ojo congratulated other newly inaugurated officers of the party in the LGA as well as the Ward Executives across the LGA. He urged them to be fair and just in their dealings with the members of the party noting that "we must endeavor to sustain the grassroots appeal of the PDP in the LGA through sacrifices, f...