Environment

Civil Society Organizations Warn Delta Government Ahead of Flooding

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The Coalition of Delta State Civil Society Organizations has urged governments to take proactive steps to relocate residents in flood-prone areas ahead of the 2023 flood prediction by the Nigerian Meteorological Agency, NIMET.

The group made the call at a One-Day Sensitization Workshop for Ministries Departments and Agencies on Waste Recycling to commemorate the 2023 World Environment Day, in collaboration with Delta State Civil Society Organizations Forum.

The Executive Director of Noble Delta Women for Peace and Development Ambassador Caroline Oliseowe, noted the theme of the celebration: Beat Plastic Pollution, was aimed at highlighting the effects of plastic pollution on the environment and measures by stakeholders to address the problem.

Similarly, Comrade Mulade Sheriff of the Center for Peace and Environment Justice, made suggestions on addressing issues relating to plastic pollution and the 2023 flood prediction. 

Meanwhile, the Permanent Secretary, Delta State Ministry of Environment, Dr. Minnie Oseji, stated that the ministry had engaged people in schools, churches, and other public places to create awareness of the dangers of environmental pollution and the need for residents to join the fight against plastic pollution and other negative environmental practices.

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Delta Govt Gifts Tanker Driver N2m for Averting Disaster

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The Delta State Government has presented a cheque of N2 million, a plaque and a letter of commendation to a tanker driver, Ejiro Otarigho, for his display of heroism and humanity.

Otarigho had driven a burning tanker away to a safe place where it exploded into an inferno last Saturday in the state.

Governor Ifeanyi Okowa, represented by the Secretary to the State Government, Chief Patrick Ukah, made the presentation to Otarigho in Asaba on Thursday.

He said, “We commended him for the rare display of patriotism, humanity, bravery and heroism, the incident would have resulted in the death of many persons and destruction of property at Agbarho in Ughelli North Local Government Area where the fire started.

“Mr Otarigho has become the new face of Delta and Youth Ambassador for his display of heroism, the state government will continue to celebrate him.”

The Governor explained that what he did could not be translated to money but he should understand that people appreciated him for the action, saying the best he could do at that moment was save lives and property.

He said being appreciated by people coupled with other accolades for his action showed that doing good for the public would not be in vain and thanked all for appreciating him.

In her remark, the wife of the driver thanked God for everything saying that she was shocked at the initial stage when she received the news but appreciated her husband for his patriotism and heroism.

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Security

Delta Government Reiterates Commitment To National Peace And Stability

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The Delta State Government has restated its commitment to supporting the Nigeria military in the effort to maintain the peace and to ensure stability in the country.

The Secretary to Delta State Government, Mr. Chiedu Ebie, made the assertion while receiving officers and participants of the Nigerian Army College of Logistics, who were on a study tour of the state earmarked to terminate on May 7.

Mr. Ebie noted Delta State was relatively peaceful due to efforts by the government to engage the youths with entrepreneurial initiatives, while maintaining cordial relationships with traditional rulers and religious leaders.

The Secretary to Delta State government mentioned that the Governor Ifeanyi Okowa-led administration also made efforts to boost the economy with the concession of the Asaba Airport and the establishment of nineteen new technical colleges to bridge the skills gap and address high unemployment rate.

The Commandant, Nigerian Army College of Logistics, Major General Martins Enendu, stated the study tour was aimed at equipping participants with firsthand knowledge of resources across the states of the federation, with a view to harnessing the assets to strengthen the capacity of the Nigerian military.

General Enendu added that the data from the project would assist the military in short, medium and long term operations.

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Environment

Delta Collaborates with NGO on Tree Planting

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The Delta State Government says it has joined a tree planting campaign in collaboration with Fight against Desert Encroachment, FADE a non-governmental body.

The Director General of the Delta State Capital Territory Development Agency Mrs. Onyeameachi Mrakpor and the State Commissioner for Tourism Lawrence Ejiofor, made this known in Asaba, while participating as Guest Planters, at the Mandela Wildlife and Resort in the state capital.

Oghenero Eghweree completes the report. 

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Education

Over 19,000 Students Receive Bursary in Delta

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The Delta State Government says over nineteen thousand students of the state origin have begun receiving the payment for 2019/2020 bursary across one hundred and forty-eight institutions across the nation.

The Executive Secretary Delta State Scholarship Board, Mr Sunday Oritsedere, made this known in Asaba, where he said the sum of twenty thousand naira was being paid to each of the students, while the process would terminate next week.

Mr Oritsedere explained a total of nineteen thousand eight hundred and seventy-five students had been earmarked to receive the bursary, out of twenty-six thousand, eight hundred and ninety-one applicants for the scheme.

The Executive Secretary noted that payments for the 2019/2020 session were delayed due to the COVID-19 pandemic and other economic factors after the portal for registration was opened between March and April this year.

He added that other areas of intervention by the Delta State Scholarship Board included financial assistance to Law School students, children of deceased civil servants and persons living with disabilities.   

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Sport

Football can be a huge money-maker if properly managed – Gov Okowa

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Delta State Governor, Dr Ifeanyi Okowa says the game of football could became a huge source of revenue for the nation, if the governments and the private sector collaborate to maximize the nation’s potentials in the game.

Governor Okowa stated at the 1st Delta State Football Summit held in Asaba the state capital with the theme: Football as a Tool for Peace and Development and Life after Football.

Oghenero Eghweree has the details.

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Transportation

Asaba Airport Set to Resume Operations

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Delta State Government says Asaba International Airport is set to resume flight operations after four months of closure due to COVID-19 pandemic.

Secretary to Delta State Government, Mr Chiedu Ebie, who stated this while inspecting the airport ahead of the resumption of aviation operations expected to begin few days, said that the airport was ready.

Mr Ebie said that the state government had put necessary protocols in place at the airport for passenger’s compliance with COVID-19 protocols recommended by Nigeria Centre for Disease Control (NCDC) for aviation activities.

He explained that the inspection was to ascertain the level of preparation on the part of the management of the airport for full resumption of flight operations in the airport.

The Secretary to the Delta State Government said that he was impressed with the level of compliance with guidelines by Nigeria Civil Aviation Authority (NCAA) and the NCDC against the spread of COVID-19.

Mr Ebie gave an assurance that the state government would work out modalities to ensure that physical-distancing and wearing of face masks were maintained at the airport.

The Special Project Director of the airport, Mr Austin Ayemidejor who conducted the inspection team around various sections, said the airport was fully set to host full flight operations.

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Lifestyle

COVID-19: Delta Government Appreciates Goodwill of Donors

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The Delta State Government says it has benefitted from the goodwill of individuals and private organizations since in the fight against coronavirus, which has affected government business and led to the loss of lives.

The Secretary to the State Government Mr. Chiedu Ebie stated this in Asaba, where he received a donation of test kits and medical equipment by an energy firm based in Warri, the commercial nerve of the state.

Mr Ebie, while thanking the group for the donations, also noted the State Government was taking measures to cope with the uncertain duration of the global pandemic and was giving priority to the safety of residents of the state.

Meanwhile, a representative of the donor organization Mr Boma Brown observed the gesture was part of the Corporate Social Responsibility of the energy group to support the government in the fight against COVID-19.

Mr. Brown also commended the Government for steps taken to put Delta among the category of states with lower number of coronavirus cases.

The items donated include six hundred test kits, dozens of isolation suits, Infrared Thermo Guns amongst other materials.

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