Archive for August 7th, 2012
Uduaghan’s Call For Partnership And Development
RECENTLY, Governor Emmanuel Uduaghan, at a workshop for registered political parties in Delta State, urged the parties to join hands with his administration to take the state to greater heights. This call, without mincing words, underscores the fact that the task of social, political and economic development of the state and, indeed, any society subscribing to democratic norms and values, is the collective effort of all citizens despite political affiliations. The robust and cordial rapport between the Uduaghan administration and [...]
Continue ReadingPointer’s Editorial Musical Chairs
RECENTLY journalists working with the Delta State Government-owned Media Houses- The POINTER, DBS Asaba and Warri were elevated into higher responsibilities and the reasoning is that they would turn their outfits around for good and more effective and efficient delivery of services- as publicity agencies of the government . Today one is concentrating this piece on the POINTER where I am so professionally attached to because of my print media antecedents in Nigerian Tide, as Lagos correspondent for the Port-Harcourt [...]
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August 7, 2012 12:00 AM
Criminals Attacking Our Fish Farms
Ekpan Farmer Cries Out MR. Richard Dafioghor, Chairman, United Fish Farmers Association, Ekpan in Uvwie Local Government Area of Delta State, has called for greater security for fish farms located in the area. Dafioghor told NAN in an interview in Ekpan that the local government is known for fish farming but that the activities of criminals in the area is a major set-back for the farms. He said the state government has promised to provide security, among other facilities at [...]
Continue ReadingBusinesses Succeed Better Through Clusters —Usifoh
MR.. Daniel Usifoh, is the convener, Ika Chamber of Commerce and Industry (IKCCI). In this interview anchored by our Business Correspondents, Ndidi Onyekpe and Favour Nzei who cornered him in Agbor, Ika South Local Government area of Delta State, the cheerful business guru spoke on plans to get the chamber incorporated, the challenges so far, among other interesting issues. Excerpts Can we meet you Sir? I am Daniel Usifoh, the convener of Ika Chamber of Commerce and Industry (IKCCI) Sir, [...]
Continue ReadingSanitation: We ‘ll Restore Sapele’s Beauty –Omare
BY ANDREW OHWOBETEHE FOLLOWING the directive by the Delta State government on the demolition of illegal structures hindering the free flow of water in major towns in the state and to open up waterways to checkmate incessant flooding, officials of the State Ministry of Environment, led by the Commissioner in-charge of the ministry, Chief Frank Omare, last weekend, swung into action, opening up waterways and demolishing illegal structures in Sapele. The workers, who mobilized three heavy duty swamp boogies to [...]
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