Archive for August 19th, 2012
Lessons From Igbudu Market Closure
THE state government’s mindfulness of the undercurrents of concerns over the environment is being reflected in a series of interventions towards greater environmental protection and sustainability. One of them, the closure of Igbudu Market in Warri for poor sanitary conditions is, no doubt, a further demonstration of the seriousness of government’s rescue mission with regards to the environment. Wielding the big stick against poor environmental sanitation and bad attitudes towards the environment is a clear evidence of government’s readiness to [...]
Continue ReadingIGR: Delta Can Generate N100 Billion Annually –Okpara
BY ANDREW IKEHI GIVEN the available revenue earning potentials, Delta State Government says it has the capacity to generate about N100 Billion annually from Internally Generated Revenue (IGR). The state Commissioner for Economic Planning, Mr. Kenneth Okpara who stated this yesterday in Asaba during a 2013 pre-budget seminar, said at present, the state generates between N40-50 Million monthly from IGR. Apparently dissatisfied with the figure, Okpara said, “With those revenue earning entities, do we think that we are doing enough? [...]
Continue ReadingFlood Control, Commendable, Says Onwusanya
Delta State Government has been commended for its efforts at constructing and clearing drainages for free flow of flood water. In the past few months, the state government had embarked on the clearance of drainages and water channels to ensure that rain water did not constitute danger to lives and property. The member representing Oshimili South Constituency in Delta State House of Assembly, Honourable Peter Onwusanya, while reacting to the project, said that the move justified the overall policy of [...]
Continue ReadingDelta’s War Against Blocked Waterways
FOR almost two months or thereabout, the Delta state government had been embarking on the opening of blocked waterways across the state, particularly, the Warri axis. The Ministry of Environment led by the young and dare-devil Commissioner in Chief Frank Omare, a typical Warri boy in his own right had waged a relentless war against the blocked drainages in Warri, a city below sea level. The efforts completely supported by the state Governor, Dr.Uduaghan also a Warri boy, were seen [...]
Continue ReadingCAC May Shut Down Unregistered Businesses In Delta
By SARAH ISIDAHOMEN The Head of the Delta State Office of Corporate Affairs Commission (CAC), Barrister (Mrs.) Mary Ndoma-Egba, has warned that the commission might be forced to close down unregistered businesses in the state. She also said that registered businesses that failed to pay their annual returns would be de-listed. The CAC boss gave the warning while addressing Chief Executive Officers (CEOs) of business outfits in Asaba and environs at a forum organized by Rotary Club of Asaba (Government [...]
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