Jonathan presented N500 million cheque to Governor Emmanuel Uduaghan of Delta State and N260 million to his Akwa Ibom State counterpart, Godswill Akpabio, as their states’ share of the fund
Browsing: Governor Emmanuel Uduaghan
The vehicle was reported to have burst into fire on impact, with both men burnt beyond recognition
Uduaghan, receiving the Senate Committee on Privatisation in Asaba on Monday, said that staff of the two institutions were doing good jobs despite several months of unpaid salaries
Governor Emmanuel Uduaghan, at whose instance the service was held at the Government House Annex, Warri on Tuesday, used the occasion to call for prayers against drum beats of war in the country
In a congratulatory statement issued in Lagos by Felix Ofou, his Press Secretary, the governor noted that the election of the new NBA executive took place at a time when men of goodwill must be ready to ward off threats to Nigeria’s fledgling democracy
Uduaghan, in a lecture titled: “Delta Beyond Oil,” said the government initiative was to reduce over dependence on oil “and it is now clear that oil cannot guarantee the industrialisation of our state
Prior to this, it was highly speculated across the state that Utomi, because of his fraternity with APC leaders in the state, would contest on the platform of the party
Although, the donor’s (Governor Uduaghan) intention was not respected, the governor remain undeterred in his policy thrust on “achieving agricultural growth and development, thereby, improving the socio-economic status and development of the state”
Governor Uduaghan advised Fayose to be magnanimous in victory by forming an all-inclusive government that will address the needs and aspirations of the people.
The agreement represents a deepening of the collaboration between Delta State and UNIDO as there is an ongoing project focused on the establishment of a footwear and leather goods training and production centre in Asaba, the capital of the state
Uduaghan spoke at a special thanksgiving service to celebrate his recent victory at the Supreme Court in the suit instituted by the gubernatorial candidate of the Democratic Peoples Party, Great Ogboru in the 2011 governorship poll
A socio-political pressure group from Governor Emmanuel Uduaghan’s Itsekiriland, Love of Itsekiri and Patriots, has threatened to unseat the incumbent chairman of the commission with force, if she refuses to abdicate the seat
The governor gave the assurance on Saturday at the commissioning of the comprehensive renovation of all the old structures and provision of ultra-modern accident and emergency complex as well as a modern mortuary of Eku Baptist Government Hospital, Eku in Ethiope East Local Government Area of the state
Governor Uduaghan, who also visited Ogbemudien Secondary School, Agbor and Owa Model Secondary School, Boji Boji, Owa, expressed satisfaction at the quality of work done on the projects, adding that the sporting facilities were meant to develop young athletes for the state to remain first in sporting activities in the country
They commended Governor Uduaghan for intervening in the crisis and promised that they would give peace a chance and work together as a united association
Governor Uduaghan, inaugurating the committee in Asaba, explained that he laid the foundation for the truce between the parties that culminated in the peace committee
Already, the state government has promised to make available a parcel of land for the project
The Governor restructured the management team of the Board of Internal Revenue in line with the Consolidated Revenue Law, 2009 and strengthened the internal processes, control and monitoring of the board to forestall leakages
Uduaghan said that many indigenes of Itsekiriland had risen to different political positions during the reign of the Olu
Governor Uduaghan, who frowned at the rate of out-of-school children in the country, stated that it is a challenge for religious leaders to convince parents to ensure that their children have a proper upbringing, noting that the rate of criminality among young children could be linked to lack of parental care