Delta: Okowa declares state of emergency in two sectors

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Delta: Okowa declares state of emergency in two sectors

 

Governor Ifeanyi Okowa of Delta State has declared a state of emergency on the water and sanitation sectors of the state.

Okowa made the declaration on Wednesday while inaugurating a high-powered steering committee, which has him as Chairman to coordinate the Water Supply, Sanitation and Hygiene Services, WASH, and proffer effective reforms as well as formulate policies to end open defecation.

He said the water and sanitation sectors were receiving more funding in the state.

This was necessitated after the Governor observed that a lot was required for the nation to provide public water and sanitation facilities for her growing population.

He said: “In the next four years, we will increase the allocation to water and sanitation sectors and hold those within the sectors accountable as we intend to have good value for any money released.

“Water, as the saying goes, is life. But regrettably, we have not done enough collectively as a nation in the provision of public water and sanitation facilities for our ever-growing population.

“Nigeria currently ranks second in the world after India in terms of people defecating in the open, as about 25 per cent of our population still practice open defecation.

“The Sustainable Development Goals 6.1 and 6.2 seek to stop open defecation by 2025 and ensure access to sustainable and safely managed WASH services by 2030.”

In response, Minister of Water Resources, Engr. Suleiman Adamu in an address read by Mr Osikela Omo-Ikirodah commended Governor Okowa’s administration for the state of emergency.

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Tension in Delta as Yakubu Gowon slumps during final military salute to Maj. Gen. Ejoor

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Tension in Delta as Yakubu Gowon slumps during final military salute to Maj. Gen. Ejoor

Tension heightened on Friday as Gen. Yakubu Gowon, a former Nigerian Head of State slumped during the oration at the graveside of the late Maj. Gen. David Akpodiete Ejoor in Ovwor-Olomu Community, Ughelli South Local Government Area of Delta State.

Military personnel, however, made fruitless efforts to bar visual coverage of the ugly incident.

The former Head of State was promptly rushed by some top echelons of the military into the special tent for emergency resuscitation just as Governor Arthur Ifeanyi Okowa and Chief James Onanefe Ibori, former Governor of the Delta State dashed into the tent to ensure he recovers.

A military, as well as the Delta State ambulances, were immediately moved to the front of the tent in case the former Head of State’s health deteriorates further. 

After a moment of suspense, Chief James Onanefe Ibori and Governor Arthur Ifeanyi Okowa were seen coming from the special tent, an indication that the former Army General has recovered.

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2019 Election: Gov. Ugwuanyi Is A Caring Leader, Deserves Second Term - Nwodo

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2019 Election: Gov. Ugwuanyi Is A Caring Leader, Deserves Second Term - Nwodo

‎The former Governor of old Enugu State and ex-National Chairman of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Dr. Okwesilieze Nwodo has extolled the leadership virtues of Governor Ifeanyi Ugwuanyi of Enugu State, describing him as a “fantastic manager” of the state’s resources to positively touch the lives of the people.

Dr. Nwodo also said that Gov. Ugwuanyi is a leader who fears God and cares for the people especially the lowly and less-privileged, stressing that he deserves a second term in office.

The PDP former national chairman spoke on Saturday during the well attended civic reception organized in honour of Gov. Ugwuanyi by the people of Uzo Uwani local government area in recognition of peace and good governance in Enugu State, and inauguration of Gburugburu Movement in the council area.

Nwodo, who listed the remarkable achievements of Gov. Ugwuanyi in Enugu State in spite of meager resources of the state, maintained that there is every reason for the governor’s re-election in 2019, saying: “We have a good export not only to Enugu State but also to Nigeria”.

He therefore, urged the people of the area and Enugu State at large to take the message to their domains for them to continue to enjoy more dividends of democracy.

Also speaking, a renowned Senior Advocate of Nigeria from the council area, Ofodile Okafor also applauded Gov. Ugwuanyi for his outstanding leadership qualities, saying: “I have seen a character who has affected me”.

Okafor added that the governor has “done very well in office” and is also “a man who is leading his people in honesty and transparency”.

According to him, “I don’t need anything from the government. But I m here to say the truth as it is. He (Ugwuanyi) has put smiles on the faces of the people. Our governor is doing very well and that is why the whole of Enugu State is behind him”.

Another speaker from the council area, Hon. Oliver Odenigbo, who defected from the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in the past, equally commended Gov. Ugwuanyi for entrenching peace and good governance in the state, disclosing: “Today, we are witnessing great dividends of democracy in Enugu State and enjoying the goodness of Governor Ugwuanyi”.

Earlier in his opening address, the Executive Chairman of Uzo Uwani LGA, Hon. Fidelis Ani, thanked Gov. Ugwuanyi for his “sterling performance” in the state, especially in the areas of peace, security and provision of critical infrastructure.

“In the area of critical infrastructure, Your Excellency’s caterpillar revolution has made visible impact in these communities in Uzo Uwani – Ugbene, Abbi, Nimbo, Igga, Asaba, Ojjor and repair of collapsed bridge at Asaba and other people-oriented projects”, the council chairmen stated.

In his remark, the Director-General of the Gburugburu Movement, Uzo Uwani LGA, Dr. Steve Okolo, stated that it was because of the numerous achievements of Gov. Ugwuanyi in the state that the people of the area “resolved to be part of this moving train – the Gburugburu Movement”.

Other speakers, such as Senator Chukwuka Utazi of Enugu North Senatorial District, Hon. Princess Stella Ngwu who represents Igbo Etiti/Uzo Uwani in the Federal House of Representatives, Chief Maxi Ukuta, etc, lauded the good works of the governor in Enugu State and called for the continued support of the people for him to render more selfless service in the state.

Gov. Ugwuanyi who thanked God for His grace to entrench peace and good governance in the state, also appreciated the people of the area for their support, solidarity, goodwill and prayers.

He pointed out that the essence of the Movement was to have peace, unity and progress in the state and appealed to the people to sustain the existing peace in the state for them to enjoy more dividends of democracy.

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