Champions Emerge In FA Cup Finals: Warri Wolves Fc, Delta Queens Shine 

Champions Emerge In FA Cup Finals: Warri Wolves Fc, Delta Queens Shine 

Champions of the 2023 Delta State Football Association, (DFA) Cup final have emerged. Warri Wolves Fc and Delta Queens of Asaba were crowned as champions after defeating their rivals at the Stephen Keshi Stadium in Asaba on Sunday. Warri Wolves FC walloped…

I Provide for My Family through YAGEP – Ugwu

I Provide for My Family through YAGEP – Ugwu

-By Gertrude Onyekachukwu-Uteh and IfeanyiOmenogor: Ifeanyi Joel Ugwu is the CEO of Ifenoz Royal Ventures. He hails from Aniocha South LGA; he enrolled into the Delta State Government’s Youth Agricultural Entrepreneurs Programme (YAGEP) inthe 2021/2022 cycle in which he was retrained and supported as an existing poultry farmer. He is an SSCEholder. He shares his testimony. “YAGEP has impacted on me positively and has givenme financial…

AAU Inaugurates Sapele Main Branch

AAU Inaugurates Sapele Main Branch

-By Pastor J. O. Ikupa (Worldwide Publicity Secretary) The Worldwide President of the Ambrose Alli University Alumni Association, Ekpoma, Dr. Clifford Imade Omozeghian, has inaugurated the Sapele main branch of the association. The inauguration of the branch took place on April 8th…

I overcame my limitation through STEP, says Obarakpor

I overcame my limitation through STEP, says Obarakpor

-By Gertrude Onyekachukwu-Uteh: Merit Obarakpor hails from Ethiope East LGA. She has a B.Sc. in Economics. She was unemployed until she enrolled into the 2018/2019 STEP cycle of the Delta State Government’s Skills Training and Entrepreneurship Programme. She was trained and established in…

<strong>I Sponsor My University Education from My YAGEP Farm –</strong><strong> Edema</strong>

I Sponsor My University Education from My YAGEP Farm – Edema

-By Gertrude Onyekachukwu-Uteh and ElohorFoghola: Ofe Gift Edema is a beneficiary of the Delta State Government’s Youth  Agricultural Entrepreneurs Programme (YAGEP.) He hails from Warri North LGA. He is the CEO of Ofe Fish Enterprise. Ofe was trained and established in the 2018/2019 YAGEP cycle in Fish Production. He is currently an undergraduate in Political Science, though he enrolled as…

<strong>STEP Made Life Easier for My Family, Says </strong><strong>Nwanagbogwu</strong>

STEP Made Life Easier for My Family, Says Nwanagbogwu

–By Gertrude Onyekachukwu-Uteh: Ngozi Stella Nwanagbogwu hails from OshimiliNorth Local Government Area. She is the CEO of Hi Style, a hair beauty salon. She enrolled into the 2018/2019 STEP cycle as a Brown STEPreneur when she could not establish herself for lack of funds. She is an SSCE holder. Her business potentials came alive when…

DESOPADEC Human Capital Development: The Winning Streak of a Legacy Board

DESOPADEC Human Capital Development: The Winning Streak of a Legacy Board

As a mission statement expressly provided in the law setting up DESOPADEC by the Delta State House of Assembly in 2006 and fully activated in July 2007, the Commission is meant “To put smiles on the faces of the people in the…

<strong>How Gov. </strong><strong>Okowa</strong><strong> Repositioned</strong><strong> </strong><strong>My Life –</strong><strong><em>STEPreneur</em></strong><strong><em> </em></strong><strong>Ovetiri</strong>

How Gov. Okowa Repositioned My Life –STEPreneur Ovetiri

-By Gertrude Onyekachukwu-Uteh and Godwin Ubogu: Evi Ovetiri has HND in Accounting. He hails fromIsoko South LGA. He is the CEO of Demeg Studios, an outfit he established after he enrolled into STEP in the 2016/2017 cycle. He was trained and established in Information Technology Services. Ovetiri has carved a niche for himself in ICT business in his locality…

<em>DESOPADEC</em> : <em>Accelerated and Impactiful Interventions 1</em>

DESOPADEC : Accelerated and Impactiful Interventions 1

….. Efforts At the Provision of Health Facilities and Clean Water to Catchment Areas The place of good health facilities and clean water can never be over emphasized as the presence of health facilities in communities and good and clean waters will…

<em>DESOPADEC: Accelerated and Impactful Interventions</em><br><em>…For The Good Of The People</em>

DESOPADEC: Accelerated and Impactful Interventions
…For The Good Of The People

Since 2019 when the current board of the Delta State Oil Producing Areas Development Commission, DESOPADEC, was inaugurated, the leadership has upheld and pursued the clear executive directive of His Excellency, Sen. Dr. Ifeanyi Okowa, Governor of Delta State, to achieve tangible…

<strong>YAGEP Lifted Me out of Poverty,</strong><strong> </strong><strong>Says </strong><strong>Nwafor</strong>

YAGEP Lifted Me out of Poverty, Says Nwafor

-By Gertrude Onyekachukwu-Uteh and IfeanyiOmenogor: Glory Chioma Nwafor hails from Aniocha South LGA. She is the CEO of Chioma Farms. She is an SSCE holder; she enrolled into the 2018/2019 YAGEP cycle wherein she was trained and given farm support in Cassava Production. With the support, sheprogressed from subsistence farming to commercial farming. She shares her story after four years….

<strong>YAGEP Defined My Future, Says</strong><strong><em> </em></strong><strong>Atanalu</strong>

YAGEP Defined My Future, Says Atanalu

-By Gertrude Onyekachukwu-Uteh and BalogunMabamije: Adese Atanalu (08023236030) is a B.Sc. holder in Computer Science. He hails from Isoko North Local Government Area. He was trained and established in Fish Production in the 2016/2017 YAGEP cycle. He shares his story about his business.  “After the training and Starter Pack I received through YAGEP, I sprang into…

<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…

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…

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…

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…

<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…

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…

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…

<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…

<strong>STEP Is a Step-Up for Me, Says</strong><strong><em> </em></strong><strong>Obada</strong>

STEP Is a Step-Up for Me, Says Obada

-By Gertrude Onyekachukwu-Uteh: Blessing Obada, though an SSCE holder, is determined to succeed in the world of entrepreneurship. She is the CEO of Sparkling B Hair World, a salon she established after her training in Hairdressing and Makeover in the 2019/2020 STEP cycle. She hails from Warri…

Saudi Fund for Dev expands operations in Caribbean countries 

Saudi Fund for Dev expands operations in Caribbean countries 

The Saudi Fund for Development (SFD) CEO, Mr. Sultan Al-Marshad, and Honorable Gaston Browne, Prime Minister of Antigua and Barbuda, signed an $80 million financing agreement for the expansion project of the University of the West Indies at Five Islands (UWI) in…

<strong>YAG</strong><strong>EP Helped Me to Grow My Farm</strong><strong>, S</strong><strong>ays </strong><strong>Emeghai</strong>

YAGEP Helped Me to Grow My Farm, Says Emeghai

-By Laura Ese Oghene: Moses Emeghai (08036142861) is the CEO of Moses Farm. He hails from Ika South LGA and has a B.Sc. in Economics. He was enrolled into YAGEP in the 2020/2021 cycle in which he was re-trained and supported in Poultry-layer as a Brown YAGEPreneur. He shares his story….

<strong>YAGEP Helped to Expand My Business, Says </strong><strong>Esiphri</strong>

YAGEP Helped to Expand My Business, Says Esiphri

-By Gertrude Onyekachukwu-Uteh: Christopher Esiphri is a Brown YAGEPreneur in Fish Production in the 2020/2021 cycle of the Delta State Government’s Youth Agricultural Entrepreneurs Programme (YAGEP.) He hails from Ughelli South Local Government Area, but his farm is located at Achalla Ibusa. He is the CEO of KrissWill Integrated Services. He has an HND in Mechanical Engineering. He shares…

Fashola, Adesina Speak at Eko Boys’ 110th Founders’ Day Memorial Lecture

Fashola, Adesina Speak at Eko Boys’ 110th Founders’ Day Memorial Lecture

The Minister of Works and Housing, Babatunde Fashola and the Senior Special Adviser to President Muhammadu Buhari on Media, Femi Adesina are scheduled to speak at the Eko Boys High School (EBHS) 110th Founders’ Day Memorial Lecture. The lecture is to be…

I Am Proof Of Ability in Disability, Says STEPreneur Obioma 

I Am Proof Of Ability in Disability, Says STEPreneur Obioma 

-By Gertrude Onyekachukwu-Uteh: Daniel Chris Obioma is physically challenged, an amputee. He hails from Ika North East. He enrolled, trained and got established in the 2016/2017 STEP cycle in ICT Services. He has an OND in Office Technology and is the CEO of OC Delta Printing Press,…

<strong>STEP Helped to Rebrand My Job </strong><strong>–</strong><strong>Charles</strong>

STEP Helped to Rebrand My Job Charles

-By Laura Ese Oghene: Ifeanyi Charles is the CEO of Lifestone Interior & Exterior Works and a beneficiary of the Delta State Government’s Skills Training and Entrepreneurship Programme (STEP.) He enrolled into the 2018/2019 cycle in which he was re-trained and established in Tiling & Interlocking as a BrownSTEPreneur. He hails from Ika South Local Government Area. He has a B.Sc. in Educational…

<strong>I Feed My Family from YAGEP Farm Produce, Says Mozea</strong>

I Feed My Family from YAGEP Farm Produce, Says Mozea

-By Gertrude Onyekachukeu-Uteh: Stephen Dumebi Mozea hails from Oshimili North LGA. He is the CEO of Dusom Integrated Farm, DARDA at Ibusa. He has a B.Sc.  He enrolled into YAGEP in the 2015/2016 cycle wherein he was trained and established in Poultry. In spite…

<strong>It Has Been from One Level of Growth to Another, Says </strong><strong><em>STEPreneur</em></strong><strong><em> </em></strong><strong>Eghobor</strong>

It Has Been from One Level of Growth to Another, Says STEPreneur Eghobor

-By Gertrude Onyekachukwu-Uteh: Ohumaehuni Eghobor hails from Ika South LGA. She was trained and established in Fashion Design and Tailoring in the 2016/2017 STEP cycle as a Master’sdegree holder. She is the CEO of Dariniel Fashion House, Effurun. She shares her testimony. “It has been from one level of growth…

ASUU strike did  not affect Delta universities – Okowa 

ASUU strike did  not affect Delta universities – Okowa 

Vice Presidential Candidate of Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) and Governor of Delta, Sen. Dr Ifeanyi Okowa, on Monday, said the eight-month strike by Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU) did not apply to the four universities owned by the state.  He said…

<strong>YAGEP Made Life Easier for My Family –</strong><strong>Ndibisi</strong>

YAGEP Made Life Easier for My Family –Ndibisi

–By Gertrude Onyekachukwu-Uteh: Henrietta Ndubisi (Phone: 08135176671) is the CEO of Chukwubuikem Farms located at DARDA, Ibusa. She hails from Aniocha North and has a B.Sc. in Animal Science. She was trained and established in Poultry in the 2015/2016 cycle. She is seven years in business as she shares her testimony. “Though challenging…

TIRIKI MIENS FOUNDATION Wants Govt To Up Rural Sports *Lifts Okoloba Youths through football Tourney

TIRIKI MIENS FOUNDATION Wants Govt To Up Rural Sports *Lifts Okoloba Youths through football Tourney

-From Harrison Akamule: The three tiers of government have been encouraged to deliberately come up with policies that would address grassroots sports development and growth in the rural areas. Speaking to Journalists during the second edition of a Football Tournament in Okoloba…

Delta: STEP Trainees Tasked on Personal Effectiveness 

Delta: STEP Trainees Tasked on Personal Effectiveness 

-By Gertrude Onyekachukwu-Uteh: In its determination to nurture Delta youths into successful job and wealth creators, the state government has organized a workshop for beneficiaries of its Skills Training and Entrepreneurship Training (STEP.)  The workshop tagged “Personal Effectiveness and Leadership Development (PELD)…

<strong>YAGEP Is My Game Changer- Uruemuesiri</strong>

YAGEP Is My Game Changer- Uruemuesiri

-By Gertrude Onyekachukwu-Uteh: OMORAKA URUEMUESIRI hails from Sapele Local Government Area. He got enrolled into the Delta State Government’s Youth Agricultural Entrepreneurs Programme in the 2020/2021 cycle as a Brown YAGEPreneur in Fish Production. She has a B.A in Linguistics and is the CEO of…

Delta End of Year Children’s party: Dame Okowa Exalts God, Prays For All

Delta End of Year Children’s party: Dame Okowa Exalts God, Prays For All

-By Albert OGRAKA: Wife of Delta state governor and founder 05 Initiative, Dame Edith Okowa, has hosted children from the twenty five local government areas of the state to an end of year Christmas party. The fanfare took place at the government…

Govt Cannot Pay Me, Says STEPreneur <strong>Esononjo</strong>

Govt Cannot Pay Me, Says STEPreneur Esononjo

-By Gertrude Onyekachukwu-Uteh and Laura Ese Oghene: Uche Esononjo hails from Aniocha North Local Government Area. She was trained and established in Catering and Confectionery in the 2016/2027 Skills Training and Entrepreneurship Programme (STEP)cycle after years of unemployment as a graduate in Microbiology.  She is the CEO of Platinium Cakes and has diversified into event planning….

Delta Govt Organizes Job Readiness Workshop for 236 Fresh Graduates 

Delta Govt Organizes Job Readiness Workshop for 236 Fresh Graduates 

In its determination to reduce unemployment in the state, a two-day Job Readiness Workshop Series for fresh graduates have commenced in Delta State. The workshop was organized by the Delta State Job and Wealth Creation Bureau under its Graduate Employment Enhancement Programme (GEEP.) The workshop which began today December…