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  • Delta Governor bothered about health insurance for vulnerable Nigerians

    Delta Governor bothered about health insurance for vulnerable Nigerians

    Delta State Governor Ifeanyi Okowa on Friday called on the Federal Government to use 25% of funds expended on fuel subsidy to provide health insurance for vulnerable Nigerians.

    Governor Okowa stated this when he received the Minister of State for Health, Dr Olurunnimbe Mamora at Government House, Asaba.

    “If 25% of the money being used to subsidize today is spent to provide health insurance for Nigerians especially the poor it will help us to reduce maternal mortality in our country,” Governor Okowa said.

    In another development, former Senate President Bukola Saraki was in Detla state on a working visit on the invitation of Governor Okowa, his one-time seat mate at the Senate.

    During this working visit, Saraki commissioned the reconstructed DLA Road and its adjoining streets and the Government Primary School, Junior Staff Quarters in Asaba.

    “I must say, Governor Okowa’s administration’s commitment to the growth and development of Asaba and Delta State is laudable and commendable — as seen through his work in the areas of education, infrastructure and human capital development”, Saraki said.

  • #EndSARS: We Can’t Suppress Nigerian Youths, Let’s Right the Wrongs – Okowa Tells Leaders

    #EndSARS: We Can’t Suppress Nigerian Youths, Let’s Right the Wrongs – Okowa Tells Leaders

    Following the widespread unrest occasioned by the use of force on unarmed peaceful #EndSARS protesters in some states in Nigeria’s South, the Governor of Delta, Senator Ifeanyi Okowa, has called on all leaders in the country to rally and earnestly begin the process of correcting the wrongs in the society.

    The Governor made the call for correcting the wrongs in the society in a condolence message to the youths in the country following the shooting of EndSARS protesters at Lekki, Lagos on Tuesday.

    According to the message, the governor said “it is obvious that we cannot suppress the voice of the Nigerian youth. They have suffered untold pains and expressed their frustrations in the last two weeks.

    “As leaders, our duty is to start to right the wrongs. We need to start the process of re-building a nation that works for all.

    “We need to take steps to recreate hope for our people, the youths inclusive”, Okowa said.

    Furthermore in his message, the Governor aknowledged the call for reforms, which has been the demands of Nigerian youths.

    “My dear youths, you have spoken loudly. You have changed the narrative, and the reforms you called for cannot be wished away.’’

    However, Governor Okowa reiterated his appeal to the youths to give the Government time to reflect on and take action on their demands, saying “just a little space’’.

    “You are heroes and heroines, and you should not allow your well-intentioned protests to take a negative turn,’’ the Governor stated.

  • Lockdown: Delta tasks Military over alleged killing of 28-year old

    Lockdown: Delta tasks Military over alleged killing of 28-year old

    The Delta State Government has called for investigation to unravel what led to the alleged killing of a 28-year old man by security agents in Warri.

    According to a statement issued on Thursday by the commissioner for Information, Charles Aniagwu, the state government said it is worried about the incident.

    While the government decried the alleged killing of the victim by security operatives, Aniagwu enjoined residents to remain calm.

    The Commissioner stated that a state government delegation has been instructed to visit the home of the deceased and condole with the family.

    Aniagwu added that military authorities have been tasked with conducting an investigation into the matter.

    On Thursday, day two of the lockdown order by the state governor, Ifeanyi Okowa, news had broke out that military operatives deployed to enforce the restriction had shot down the victim in Ugbuwangue community in Warri South Local Government Area (LGA) of the State.

    The Police Public Relations Officer in the state, Onome Onovwakpoyeya confirmed the killing. She said “yes, it is true, it just happened today, as I was told”, she however noted that details of the incident were still unclear