<strong>S</strong><strong>TEP Is a Life Changing Initiative</strong><strong> </strong><strong>–</strong><strong>Amukpo</strong>

STEP Is a Life Changing Initiative Amukpo

-By Gertrude Onyekachukwu-Uteh and Clementina Wewele Festus Amukpo is a graduate in Business Administration and Management who hails from Ethiope West LGA. He enrolled, trained and was established in the 2017/2018 STEP cycle in Audio-Visual Services. He is the CEO of Fechristo Production. He speaks…

BIRTHDAY: MTC Describes Emina As “A Man Of Many Parts”

BIRTHDAY: MTC Describes Emina As “A Man Of Many Parts”

MARIS Trust Council, MTC, organisers of Maris Annual Public Service Lecture series, has described Kemi Emina Ph.D. as a man who is endowed with many gifts to serve humanity. MTC in a statement issued on Tuesday in Asaba, Delta State, noted that…

E.K. Clark: How Not To Be An Elder Statesman

E.K. Clark: How Not To Be An Elder Statesman

-By Fred Edoreh: As a matter of culture we respect elders, but when they sometimes misapply the honour to manipulate society to achieve self interest it becomes somewhat unbecoming. I have read the open letter of our revered Chief E.K. Clark to…

The Power of Right Leadership: Evidence from Okowanomics

The Power of Right Leadership: Evidence from Okowanomics

OKOWANOMICS SERIES Okowanomics Fact Sheet No. 13, February 2023. “The Power of Right Leadership: Evidence from Okowanomics”. DELTA STATE JOB AND WEALTH CREATION BUREAU [DSJWCB] is pleased to publish the latest [new] edition of the Okowanomics Fact Sheet Series. The purpose of…

2023 Election: We Will Ensure Security of Corps Members-NSCDC CG

2023 Election: We Will Ensure Security of Corps Members-NSCDC CG

The Commandant General of the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC), Dr Ahmed Audi has expressed the readiness of the Corps to protect members of the National Youth Service Corps (NYSC), INEC officials and election materials to be deployed for the…

<strong>Pope Creates Aguleri Diocese, Appoints Bishop From Mrs. Obiano’s Hometown</strong>

Pope Creates Aguleri Diocese, Appoints Bishop From Mrs. Obiano’s Hometown

BY SUNNY A. DAVID  Pope Francis has announced the establishment of the Catholic Diocese of Aguleri and appointed Bishop Denis Isizoh the Diocese’s first Bishop The erection of the new Catholic Diocese in Nigeria and the appointment of the pioneer Bishop of…

NDLEA Arrests Church General Overseer, Theology Student over Dubai-bound meth, skunk<br>…Intercepts 1,430kgs Cannabis in LNG truck

NDLEA Arrests Church General Overseer, Theology Student over Dubai-bound meth, skunk
…Intercepts 1,430kgs Cannabis in LNG truck

Operatives of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency, NDLEA, have arrested the Founder and General Overseer of Seraphic and Sabbath Assembly, Lagos, High Priest Nnodu Azuka; a student of Emmanuel College of Theology, Samanta, Ibadan, Udezuka Udoka and their freight agent, Oyoyo…

2023 Polls: Okowa wants total rejection of Muslim-Muslim ticket 

2023 Polls: Okowa wants total rejection of Muslim-Muslim ticket 

Vice-Presidential Candidate of Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) and Governor of Delta, Senator (Dr) Ifeanyi Okowa, has called for total rejection of Muslim-Muslim ticket in the forthcoming Presidential election to mitigate religious intolerance and ensure unity in the country.  He made the call…

Elumelu Was Not Chased Away By Adonte Community …Too loved to be Chased Away by Any Community in Aniocha/Oshimili

Elumelu Was Not Chased Away By Adonte Community …Too loved to be Chased Away by Any Community in Aniocha/Oshimili

The attention of the Ndudi Elumelu Campaign Organization has been drawn to a misleading video and publication purporting that the Minority Leader of the House of Representatives, and our Principal, Rt. Hon. Ndudi Elumelu was chased out of Adonte, a community in…

Elumelu Pledges Collective Involvement of All In Empowerment Distribution **Engages Aniocha South Communities in Town Hall Meetings…Says Atiku/Okowa Presidency ‘ll Promote Traditional Institution 

Elumelu Pledges Collective Involvement of All In Empowerment Distribution **Engages Aniocha South Communities in Town Hall Meetings…Says Atiku/Okowa Presidency ‘ll Promote Traditional Institution 

Minority Leader of the House of Representatives, Rt. Hon Ndudi Elumelu has noted the challenge in the sharing of his constituency empowerment items and pledged the collective involvement of all segments, especially Youths in his subsequent empowerment programmes. Elumelu gave the assurance…

UN, Diplomatic Community Restate Commitment to Nigeria’s Elections

UN, Diplomatic Community Restate Commitment to Nigeria’s Elections

The United Nations in Nigeria and members of the diplomatic community have restated their commitment to supporting Nigeria in ensuring peaceful, credible, and inclusive elections, even as concern was shown over the possible adverse effects on the forthcoming elections due to fuel…

YAGEP Lifted Me out of Poverty -Kukaye

YAGEP Lifted Me out of Poverty -Kukaye

-By Gertrude Onyekachukwu-Uteh and IsiomaOkeleke: Malvin Nnamdi Kukaye is the CEO of Dave Agro Services.  He hails from Ndokwa East LGA and hasM.Sc. in Environmental Management. He enrolled intoYAGEP in the 2015/2016 cycle, and was supported to start business in Fish Production. Seven years later, Malvin is still in business. He shares his testimony. “With the support of 2,000…

OYEDE MONARCH INUAGURATES ODOGA TOWN AS AUTONOMOUS ENTITY

OYEDE MONARCH INUAGURATES ODOGA TOWN AS AUTONOMOUS ENTITY

-From MICHAEL J. EKOKORUWE The Odiologbo of Oyede kingdom, HRM Dr. Joseph E. Idiareh, Oriagha 1V, has inuagurated ODOGA town as one of the three towns under Oyede Clan, at Odoga Oyede kingdom, Isoko North Local government area of Delta State. The…

Kashim Shettima: When Dino Maleya, Reno Omokri sing for drop of grains

Kashim Shettima: When Dino Maleya, Reno Omokri sing for drop of grains

By: James Bwala: Dino Melaye has always had a flamboyant attitude, both in his private and professional life. We just hope that he matures to be as white as the beard that sat on their chins. A sign that he should have…

OPINION: E. K. Clark and the Abuse of Old Age

OPINION: E. K. Clark and the Abuse of Old Age

-By Friday Ewiwilem More than ten years ago when he proclaimed to the world that he had turned eighty years of age, Chief Edwin Kiagbodo Clark, said that he was already in the departure lounge with his boarding pass to exit the…

2023: Oshimili North Communities Express Determination to Re-elect Elumelu …As Minority Leader Further Engages in Town Hall Meetings 

2023: Oshimili North Communities Express Determination to Re-elect Elumelu …As Minority Leader Further Engages in Town Hall Meetings 

Minority Leader of the House of Representatives, Rt. Hon Ndudi Elumelu has been assured of the determination of Communities in Oshimili North Local Government Area in Delta State, to re-elect him as the member representing Aniocha/Oshimili Federal Constituency in the National Assembly….

Okowa not a dictator – Ifeajika 

Okowa not a dictator – Ifeajika 

Delta Governor and Vice-Presidential Candidate of Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Sen. (Dr) Ifeanyi Okowa, is not a dictator as alleged by Pa Edwin Clark, the Chief Press Secretary to the governor, Mr Olisa Ifeajika, has said.  Ifeajika who was speaking on a…

FG Raises N130 billion Sukuk loan to build roads nationwide

FG Raises N130 billion Sukuk loan to build roads nationwide

The Federal Government has shared N130 billion Sovereign Sukuk Issue Proceeds for construction of roads nationwide. The loan is shared to both Ministry of Work (N120 billion) and the Ministry of Federal Capital Territory Administration (N10 billion) to build roads. Presenting the…

Nigeria, India to Partner on Eradication of Use of Fake Nigerian Passports

Nigeria, India to Partner on Eradication of Use of Fake Nigerian Passports

The Hon Minister of Interior, Ogbeni Rauf Aregbesola has expressed the readiness of Nigerian government to cooperate with India on total eradication of fake Nigerian passports into India. Aregbesola gave this assurance in his office at the weekend while receiving the Indian…

<em>APC, EL-RUFAI AND THE POLITICS OF ASO ROCK</em>

APC, EL-RUFAI AND THE POLITICS OF ASO ROCK

-By Austen Akhagbeme: The currency redesign policy of the central bank of Nigeria, CBN and the accompanying tributaries of troubles since then, are dangerously revealing the inner workings of the Nigerian circuit of power within the Aso Rock presidential villa. Just recently,…

2023: NURTW, Delta Orators, Urhobo Musicians endorse Atiku-Okowa, PDP candidates 

2023: NURTW, Delta Orators, Urhobo Musicians endorse Atiku-Okowa, PDP candidates 

Members of the National Union of Road Transport Workers Delta State Chapter (NURTW), have given their support to Atiku/Okowa and Sheriff/Onyeme Presidential and Governorship tickets of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) respectively.  Addressing journalists shortly after a meeting of the group with…

<strong>Delta Government</strong><strong> Made Me an Entrepreneur </strong><strong>–</strong><strong><em>STEPreneur</em></strong><strong> </strong><strong>Rhorha</strong>

Delta Government Made Me an Entrepreneur STEPreneur Rhorha

–Interview by Ochuko Erhunmwunsee: Joseph Rhorha is the CEO of Finger of God Polythene. He hails from Ughelli South LGA. He enrolled into the 2019/2020 STEP cycle where he was trained and established in Fashion Design and Tailoring. He has SSCE. He is married with children. Hear him. “STEP has…

2023 Election: ECOWAS, IPAC task political actors in South East, South-South on peaceful elections

2023 Election: ECOWAS, IPAC task political actors in South East, South-South on peaceful elections

Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) Commission has called on all candidates and political parties in Nigeria, especially in the South East and South-South geological zones to more than ever before embrace peace and works towards the credible outcome of 2023…

Okowa’s excellent performance in Delta justified his nomination as Vice-Presidential Candidate  

Okowa’s excellent performance in Delta justified his nomination as Vice-Presidential Candidate  

We have read with keen interest the open letter to Governor Ifeanyi Okowa by elder statesman, Chief Edwin Clark.  First we accord him his due respect as an elder statesman and a respected father in our state, but we state categorically that…

PROF AKPOTU APPEALS TO ISOKO PEOPLE TO EVALUATE TRUE POLITICAL POSITION

PROF AKPOTU APPEALS TO ISOKO PEOPLE TO EVALUATE TRUE POLITICAL POSITION

From MICHAEL J. EKOKORUWE The President General of the Isoko Apex social cultural organization, ISOKO Development Union (IDU), Prof. Chris Akpotu, has again appealed to all Isoko sons and daughters, home and diaspora to critically evaluate the true position of the Isoko…

2023 Elections: UN meets with Civil Society

2023 Elections: UN meets with Civil Society

As part of its commitment to supporting peaceful, credible, free and fair general elections in Nigeria, the United Nations convened a meeting to listen to and discuss civil society perspectives on the ongoing general election process. The meeting, attended by representatives of…

NSCDC Bags Outstanding Govt Agency Award …Assures of Election Security

NSCDC Bags Outstanding Govt Agency Award …Assures of Election Security

The Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC) has emerged as the best Leadership Government Agency of the year 2022. The Corps on Tuesday received the award during the 14th Edition of the Leadership Annual Conference and Awards, themed “Credible Elections and…

DESOPADEC Has Lifted 504 Deltans In Commission’s Skills Academy -MD Bashorun Askia Reveals

DESOPADEC Has Lifted 504 Deltans In Commission’s Skills Academy -MD Bashorun Askia Reveals

After six months of intensive training in various vocational skills and mentoring in business management and entrepreneurship, the Delta State Oil Producing Areas Development Commission (DESOPADEC), has lifted 173 more Deltans of the oil producing areas, being the 3rd batch of graduands…

<strong>YAGEP Gave Me Hope, Says </strong><strong>Onyeche</strong>

YAGEP Gave Me Hope, Says Onyeche

-By Gertrufr Onyekachukwu-Uteh: Friday Onyeka Onyeche enrolled into the 2019/2020 YAGEP cycle and was established in Piggery. He hails from Ika South LGA. Friday’s case was pathetic as he had no hope of a bright future until he enrolled into YAGEP. He shares his experience. “I could not complete…

EU launches 2023 election observation

EU launches 2023 election observation

The Chief Observer European Union Election Observation mission for 2023 General Election, Mr. Barry Andrews has appeal to stakeholders to ensure that the upcoming elections are peaceful, free and fair. He also disclosed that 40 long term observers would be deployed by…

Resettlement: Zulum opens 300 houses

Resettlement: Zulum opens 300 houses

Borno State Governor, Prof. Babagana Zulum on Monday commissioned 300 units of resettlement houses built for citizens affected by Boko Haram attacks in Rumirgo town of Askira-Uba Local Government Area of the state. The project is one of several housing interventions from…

Delta Govt Denies seeking fresh N100bn loan

Delta Govt Denies seeking fresh N100bn loan

-ByAlbert OGRAKA: Delta State Government has cleared the air on myriad of claims that it was seeking new loans from banks ahead of the 2023 general elections. It alleged that the misinformation is being peddled by the opposition All Progressives Congress (APC)…

Nigeria has shortfall of 4.4 million metric tons of millets- FG

Nigeria has shortfall of 4.4 million metric tons of millets- FG

The Federal Government has lamented the inability of the country to produce enough millets to meet the needs of Nigeria, noting that there is a shortfall of 4.4 million metric tons in production of the crop. Speaking at the weekend at the…

2023: OBAS APPEALS TO YOUTHS IN OSHIMILI SOUTH TO VOTE ALL APC CANDIDATES *As Tinubu/Shetima ticket would guarantee youth employment, human capital dev

2023: OBAS APPEALS TO YOUTHS IN OSHIMILI SOUTH TO VOTE ALL APC CANDIDATES *As Tinubu/Shetima ticket would guarantee youth employment, human capital dev

Youth Contact and Mobilization Director for the ruling All Progressive Congress (APC) inOshimili South Local Government Area of Delta State, Cmr. Amos Peter Obas has passionately appealed to all the youths in Oshimili SouthL.G.A. to vote for all APC candidates come February 25th and March 11th 2023 general elections. The Jagaban, as he is fondly called, made this appeal in Asaba, the headquarter of OshimiliSouth Local Government…

2022 Best Gov Award: Bashorun Askia Says Okowa Earned It Through Commitment To Deltans’ Well-being 

2022 Best Gov Award: Bashorun Askia Says Okowa Earned It Through Commitment To Deltans’ Well-being 

Managing Director/CEO of Delta State Oil Producing Areas Development Commission (DESOPADEC) and Udu of Isoko Nation, Bashorun Askia Ogieh (JP), says Governor Ifeanyi Okowa’s intelligence, depth and commitment to well being of Deltans, earned him VANGUARD PERSONALITY OF THE YEAR 2022 award….

NNPP NASS Candidate Emphasizes On Quality Representation Of Aniocha/Oshimili *Assures Voters’ Agree Of Good Leadership

NNPP NASS Candidate Emphasizes On Quality Representation Of Aniocha/Oshimili *Assures Voters’ Agree Of Good Leadership

-By Enalo James: The candidate of the New Nigeria Peoples Party, NNPP for Aniocha/Oshimili House of Representatives, Mr. Anthony Ochei, Onochieobodo, has reemphasized that he will represent the people with distinction by providing their desirable needs, if he is voted into office. …

UNICEF Organises Spelling Bee Competition in Borno

UNICEF Organises Spelling Bee Competition in Borno

The United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF) in conjunction with the Restoration of Hope Initiative (ROHI) have organized a spelling bee competition for secondary schools in Borno State to commemorate this year’s International Day of Education. Speaking on Tuesday during the grand finale…

PDP’ll secure Nigeria, grow our economy – Atiku

PDP’ll secure Nigeria, grow our economy – Atiku

Presidential Candidate of Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Alhaji Atiku Abubakar, on Tuesday said if voted into office, his administration would change the security architecture in the country and grow the economy. He gave the assurance at the party’s Presidential Campaign in Delta…

<strong>THE LEGACY OF A TRANSFORMED AND PROSPERING ECONOMY </strong>

THE LEGACY OF A TRANSFORMED AND PROSPERING ECONOMY 

Okowanomics Fact Sheet No. 12, January 2023 1.0  INTRODUCTION Okowanomics Fact Sheet Series is a semi-monthly [twice-a-month] bulletin of evidence-based “Fact Sheet” showing Governor Okowa’s spectacular achievements of job and wealth creation, development of infrastructure, urban renewal, transformation of education and health systems, peace and security, social…