Okowa Will Not Tolerate Laziness, Says Uzum

The Executive Assistant to the Governor in charge of Directorate of Orientation, Barr. Eugene Uzum, has warned civil servants to desist from any form of laziness in carrying out their duties.

Addressing staff of the Directorate of Orientation on resumption of duty, Barr. Uzum frowned at situation where staff of the Directorate reports late to work, noting that they should set examples for other Deltans, especially, civil servants.

According to him, "we have moved round the buildings and I am highly disappointed at what we saw; I seriously frown at the level of ineptitude among the staff of the Directorate because, as at 8.30am, civil servants have not resumed at their offices, the entire building was still under lock and key, no sign of life and the level of dirtiness we have seen here today can only be imagined than experienced."

"As staff of Directorate of Orientation, we are bound to set examples for other civil servants including other Deltans; Governor Okowa will not tolerate any form of laziness," he said, asserting, "orientation should take center stage in every administration because it is the information at the disposal of the people that they work with; so, if we are to use this office as a benchmark for every other office in this state, then we have a very serious problem."

"Governor Okowa is in a hurry to develop Delta State and as staff of the Orientation Directorate, it is the grand design for orientation to keep citizens on top of government policies and to act as a feed back mechanism for policy makers towards the implementation of the SMART Agenda," he reiterated.

While disclosing that, "it is our task to mobilize public opinion to support government programmes and policies," Barr. Uzum called for the support of the staff to achieve the task of ensuring positive attitudinal change among Deltans.

Earlier, the Director of Orientation, Mr Willy Sowho apologized to the Executive Assistant and his team for coming late, assuring that the staff of the Directorate would always put in their best to achieve the set goals of the government.

The Executive Assistant in company of his team members, Hon. Innocent Esewezie, representing Delta North, Comrade Rex Anighoro, Delta Central and Prince Abugo, Delta South were conducted round the Directorate by Mr. Conference Kotor and other members of staff.

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SENATOR IFEANYI OKOWA INAUGURATES THE DELTA STATE TRAFFIC MANAGEMENT AGENCY, DESTMA

…….Urges improved compliance and enforcement Of traffic rules and regulations.

Delta State Governor, Senator, Dr. Ifeanyi Okowa,today in Asaba, the Delta state capital inaugurated the Delta State Traffic Management Agency with a charge to improve traffic compliance, ensure safe reliable and accident- free transportation on our roads.

Speaking at the end of an 8-Day induction course for pioneer DESTMA Staff today in Asaba, Gov. Okowa said the setting up of the agency was meant to check bad road behaviours and enhance free flow of traffic, safety level and security on our roads.

In his words “ I want to heartily congratulate the management and staff of the Delta State Traffic Management Agency [DESTMA] for the successful completion of this induction programme. It is a good starting point for a critical intervention agency that has the unenviable task of ensuring safe reliable and incident free transportation on our roads”,.

“All over the world, the growth of urbanization has created overcrowded cities leading to increased traffic congestions and other anti-social behaviours on the roads. Most countries in the world have also put in place traffic management measures to improve compliance with traffic rules and regulations, ensure free flow of traffic and promote safe mobility. DESTMA has the goal of checking bad behaviour and enhancing the overall level of safety and security on our roads”, the governor added.

While noting that the induction programme was meant to prepare the staff for the tasks ahead, senator Okowa informed them that “traffic management entails traffic control, incident management, efficient control and management of heavy duty vehicles as well as driver support and monitoring including dissemination of safety related materials”.

He urged the staff to be firm, just, equitable and shun corruption in their dealings with the public while also paying close attention to public enlightenment stressing that money paid by traffic offenders must be remitted to state government coffers and properly accounted

Earlier, Mr. Vincent Uduaghan, Commissioner For Transport, in his address, said that the agency was set up to control and enforce traffic laws; deter and apprehend traffic offenders and enforce the use of strategic public transport infrastructure by operators while bring sanity to our driving culture and ensure free flow of traffic.

He stated that the operations of the agency would commence in three stations –Asaba , Warri/Effurun and Ughelli - while other major twons and cities will follow in due course.

Source : The Custodian...

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NATIONAL ECONOMIC MELT DOWN COULD NOT DETER OKOWA FROM BUILDING ROADS IN DELTA

.....Say Comrade Godspower Omafuvwe Asiuwhu ( SA - SOCIAL MEDIA )

In less than 3 months in Office, His Excellency Sen.Dr.Ifeanyi Arthur Okowa, the Executive Governor of Delta State commenced the building of roads across the state in spite of the very poor financial situation occasioned by the constantly falling price of crude oil.

Failed Portions on various roads already been addressed , Ughelli - Asaba road now receiving attention as work has commenced earnestly on Afiesere Road in Ughelli North Local Government Area and Uduophori road in Patani Local Government Area.
Other Roads under construction includes Osonia Road, Cable Point, Alisimie-Ozanogogo road, Orikeze Street road, Dualization of Nnebisi Road from traffic light junction to Cable Point, Palace road Owa-Oyibu, Construction of Ikokogbe/Idumizormor road, Ogala/Chukwuemeke Street, Construction of Christ Embassy Church road Asaba, Construction of Esenwa Street, Asaba, Extension of Access road to Orthopaedic and General Surgical wards and Doctors Quarters - Federal Medical Center Asaba, Construction of Usonia street Asaba, Construction of Kefas Road Oleh, Construction of Imudia/Dr. White street , - Construction of Okpanam road, while construction of old
Agbor - Lagos road linking Asaba - Benin Express way is almost completed.

The list will not be completed without mentioning
Oleh-Emede road
Oteri township road
Dederu & Ejiyere road and
phasing out Warri BRT for a 6 lane carriage-way, to mention but a few, these roads are physically there for Deltans and non Deltans to see.

It is pertinent to note that this administration led by Governor Okowa in determined to deliver on her campaign promises coined as PROSPERITY FOR ALL DELTANS AS encapsulated in SMART AGENDA as well as ensuring that Deltans enjoys the dividends of democracy.

The Need for building these road therefore can not be over emphazed as better road networks no doubt will decrease road fatalities.
Road has undeniable socio-economic benefits which are often underestimated in difference to its negative impacts, better road networks no doubt will decrease road fatalities

Roads are the heart of our social and economic development. Supporting road means contributing to this process. The sheer reach of road networks make them an almost universal land-transport infrastructure. There has to be a global interest in a balanced social and economic development, as in today’s world a development, no matter how far it may seem away, can have an impact on every one of us.

Road constructions has reduced friction of distance; it has facilitated trade;it has allowed the improvement of movement of people and goods; it has contributed to remove barriers and led to an overall better standard of living.
Since Road is a major determinant in industrialization of a state, it is only better therefore that any government which gives credent to building of roads should be applauded and ENCOURAGED.

DELTANS ! GOVERNOR OKOWA IS WORKING FOR YOU LET US THEREFORE SUPPORT AND ENCOURAGE THIS GOVERNMENT TO ENABLE US ALL BUILD THE DELTA STATE OF OUR DREAM

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Graphic photos: UNIPORT Student killed in student's protest

A student of the University of Port Harcourt named Peter Ofurum and said to be the Faculty president of Management Sciences, (pictured above) was allegedly shot dead by the police during a protest by the students this morning over the increment in school fees and the "no school fees-no examination" policy of the school

The students allege that police officers brought in to maintain law and order, fired gunshots which hit the deceased, killing him. Angry students have started destroying school properties and properties of resident lecturer in protest of his death. The school has since been shut down. Photo of the deceased after the cut...

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Photos from the wakekeep/burial of mother of CBN Governor, Emefiele; Dangote, Governors Okowa, Obiano, others in attendance.

The mother of the Governor of Central Bank of Nigeria, late Mrs Alice Ohumagholem Emefiele was laid to rest today in Agbor, Delta State following a Christian/traditional wake keep yesterday.

Delta State Governor, Senator Ifeanyi Okowa was joined by Aliko Dangote, His Royal Majesty Kiagborkuzi the I, Dein of Agbor Kingdom, Cross River State Governor, Prof. Ben Ayade, Anambra State Governor, Chief Willie Obiano and other well meaning Nigerians at Agbor to bid farewell to Mrs Emefiele. She was 94 years.

Photo credit: Ifeanyi/Ovie Success

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