Delta State has adopted a decentralized mini-grid model and established new regulatory bodies to drive a sustainable power market. Speaking during a post-Executive Council (EXCO) press briefing in Asaba, the Commissioner for Economic Planning, Mr. Sonny Ekedayen, said the initiative aligns with Governor Sheriff Oborevwori’s MORE Agenda, which prioritizes infrastructure and improved service delivery across…
By Jonathan Onwuka The last one year has been quite intense with dutiful engagements by Engr. Jerry Ehiwarior, who assumed office on July 15, 2024, as Executive Chairman of Ika South Local Government. Within the period, Engr. Ehiwarior has demonstrated that age alone does not determine good leadership and capacity to manage…
BY EUNICE EMEYAZIA The need for political leaders to embark on people oriented legacy projects, was the crux of the message during the Presentation of Scorecard and Thanksgiving Service to mark the one year in office of Hon. Vincent Osilonya-led administration in Ndokwa East Local Government. The event with the theme: The Hand of…
BY EUNICE EMEYAZIA Medical Laboratory Practitioners in Health Facilities under the Delta State Contributory Health Scheme, have been warned to stop collecting charges from enrollees of the scheme for laboratory tests. The Director-General and Chief Executive Officer of the Delta State Contributory Health Commission (DSCHC), Dr. Isaac Akpoveta, issued the warning during an intensive training…
BY EUNICE EMEYAZIA In continuation of its efforts to ensure Enrollees of the State Health Insurance Scheme derive maximum satisfaction from services rendered at the Primary Healthcare Centres, the Delta State Contributory Health Commission (DSCHC) has trained Primary Healthcare (PHC) workers across the Delta Central Senatorial District. The training which saw the participation of…
BY EUNICE EMEYAZIA 150 indigenes of Uvwie Local Government Area of Delta State have been sponsored into the state health insurance scheme, courtesy of the Special Assistant to the Governor on Community Development Dr. Patrick Ighomrore. The registration of the beneficiaries took place on Tuesday, July 15, at the Ugwu’Udi family Hall, Egodokporo , …
…Reiterates Commitment to Enrollee Satisfaction BY EUNICE EMEYAZIA The Delta State Contributory Health Commission (DSCHC) has trained primary healthcare (PHC) workers across the Delta North Senatorial District on how best to adapt to the commission’s new policy framework. The training which held at the Commission’s Headquarters in Asaba, is coming on the…
Akwa Ibom women have been encouraged to be intentional about their personal and collective growth by empowering themselves with the knowledge, confidence and skills needed to become change agents, policy makers and defenders of justice in the society. The Akwa Ibom State First Lady Designate, Lady Helen Eno Obareki, shared the message during…
NIM Two farmers at Ubulu Okiti, community, Aniocha South Local Government Area, Delta State, have been reportedly shot dead by suspected herdsmen The farmers, identified as Okwuoma and Isichei on on Thursday evening, reportedly had an altercation with the herdsmen grazing in the area, who encroached their farmland destroying cassava, maize and other crops. The…
US President Donald Trump handed out trophies to star players, when he made a notable appearance at the FIFA Club World Cup final held on Sunday in New Jersey. Donald Trump’s attended the match between Chelsea and Paris Saint-Germain at MetLife Stadium in New Jersey, where Chelsea secured a dominant 3-0 win. He handed…
