Welcome to Delta State.
"Welcome to Delta State, a land of peace and promise. Blessed with a rich and diverse cultural heritage, Deltans are a people that cherish and promote the values of industry, ingenuity, hospitality and inclusiveness. Imbued with friendly geographical and weather conditions conducive for all, Delta is a land blessed with abundant human and material resources spread across all parts of the state. From oil and gas to mineral resources; from agriculture to aquaculture; from manufacturing to commerce and tourism, Delta State is a land where opportunities for investment are endless. That is indeed the TRUE FACE of Delta. Welcome home. Welcome to Delta State, the Big Heart of Nigeria." Read the Governor's profile here. |
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On June 19, 2010, the whole of Delta State was agog in jubilation as Deltans trouped out in their thousands to welcome His Excellency, Dr. Goodluck Ebele Jonathan, GCFR, President and Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces of the Federal Republic of Nigeria on his working visit to the State.
The President was at Oghara in Ethiope East Local Government Area to commission the ultra-modern Delta State University Teaching Hospital, reputed to be one of the best in Africa as well as the Navy Logistics Command Headquarters built and donated to the Nigerian Navy by the state government. The President was later hosted to a civic reception at the grand Events Centre in Asaba where the crème of Delta State politics and representatives of broad segments of the society gathered to give the nation’s number one citizen a rousing reception. Parts of the grand-breaking events were captured in pictures below:
President Goodluck Jonathan, GCFR, (left) Governor Emmanuel Eweta Uduaghan of Delta State (right) flanked by other dignitaries during the official commissioning of the Delta State University Teaching Hospital by Mr. President in Oghara.
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Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) President, Abdulwaheed Omar and President of National Union of Food Beverages and Tobacco Employees (NUFBTE), Lateef Oyelekan have commanded Governor Emmanuel Uduaghan for giving Delta State a facelift. Omar and Oyelekan who spoke when they jointly paid the Governor a courtesy call in Asaba, at the weekend, said they were amazed at the level of infrastructural development going on in the state. While Omar said activities on ground showed the zeal and commitment of Dr. Uduaghan to turn things around in the state, Oyelekan said the Governor’s achievement within the short space of time demonstrates his love for his people. Oyelekan who led the executive of National Union of Food Beverages and Tobacco Employees to the visit said Dr. Uduaghan has greatly transformed the state and turned the pages of history in their favour. |
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Delta State Governor Dr. Emmanuel Udughan has invited Deltans in Diaspora to partner with his administration in accelerating the development of the state. Dr. Uduaghan who made the appeal when a delegation of Delta Diaspora Direct (D3) led by Dr. Ejeviome Otobo, United Nations Deputy Head of Peace Building Support Office paid visit to him in Asaba, said they should be seriously involved in capacity building and environmental issues affecting Delta State. He urged them bring in their professional expertise to assist in some of the daunting challenges facing the state. “I want you to contribute towards the development of the state. I want you to also move fast and bring in your expertise,” the governor said and promised that the State will support “in every way possible.” Dr. Uduaghan said apart from capacity building and environmental issues they should also attract investors to the state that would harness the natural resources and mineral deposits that abound. |
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Diasporans Visit Delta, to Partner Government on Development A high level delegation of Diasporans of Delta origin is due to visit the State between May 26th and 30th to engage with the State government on the growth and development of the State.
Planned under the auspices of the Delta Diaspora Direct (D3) initiative of the Governor Emmanuel Uduaghan administration, the visit is a follow-up to the successful launch of the D3 in America in September last year and in Europe in April this year respectively.
According to a statement by the Commissioner for Information, Mr. Oma Djebah, the purpose of the visit is to enable Delta Diasporans participate in discussions with senior officials of the Delta state government on a range of areas, in particular public sector and institutional reforms as well as agricultural, medical, environmental and infrastructural sectors.
Djebah said the delegation will be lead by Harvard trained Dr. Eloho Otobo, the Director of Strategic Planning & Deputy Head of Peace Building , UN Headquarters, New York, USA. The delegation is made up of experts in public and private sector policy initiatives and implementation. |
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