Delta State was created on August 27, 1991 with its capital in Asaba.
Since its creation, Delta State has been governed by an array of leaders, some were military administrators and
others, civilian governors at different point in time, in the
history of the State.
These men have contributed immensely one way or the other to the socio-economic and political development of the State. The first administrator was Captain Luke Chijiuba Ochulor who was the pioneer military administrator from August 1991 to January 1992. Then came late Olorogun, Senator Felix Ibru who was the first elected governor of the State. Compol Abdulkadir Shehu followed between January 1992 and November 1993, he served as acting administrator.
These men have contributed immensely one way or the other to the socio-economic and political development of the State. The first administrator was Captain Luke Chijiuba Ochulor who was the pioneer military administrator from August 1991 to January 1992. Then came late Olorogun, Senator Felix Ibru who was the first elected governor of the State. Compol Abdulkadir Shehu followed between January 1992 and November 1993, he served as acting administrator.
Col. Bassey Asuquo served as administrator from December 1993 to September 1994, while Capt. Ibrahim kefas served as administrator between September 1994 and August 1996. Late Col. John Dung served between August 1996 and August 1998. Navy Capt. Walter Feghabo was the last military administrator, he served between August 1998 and May 1999.
With the return of democracy to the country in 1999, Delta State has been blessed with three elected democratic leaders who have brought some transformation to the State. These elected leaders, includes Chief James Onanefe Ibori, who governed between May 1999 and May 2007. Dr. Emmanuel Eweta Uduaghan, governed between May 2007 and May 2015. The incumbent governor of the State, Dr. Ifeanyi Arthur Okowa mounted the saddle of governance on the 27 of May, 2015. He came on board with the onerous task of steering the State back into the path of growth, progress and development. Within one year, Governor Ifeanyi Okowa has shown that his administration understands the needs and challenges of the State and that there are greater possibilities ahead.
His giant strides across the State in the areas of road construction and rehabilitation, empowerment of the unemployed, reforming the health, educational and agricultural sector, including a host of other developmental projects scattered across the 25 Local Government Areas of the State, despite the poor financial position of the country is a testament to his astuteness, prudence and experience in governance.
It is no coincidence, that the celebration of the silver jubilee is
coming during his time as the governor of the State. As has been
severally noted, it is right to postulates that he is divinely ordained for the task before him in the State.
Commenting on the celebration, Governor Ifeanyi Okowa said, “twenty years ago, many of us were young men and women confronted with the normal adjustments of defining our place within the dictates of time and space”.
“As a State created 25 years ago, our leaders and indeed, all Deltans, were full of high hopes, expectations and the determination to build a State of unity in diversity.
“Twenty-five years after the creation of our State, we have cause to celebrate our existence as a State, believing that there is sure but steady progression towards the upliftment of human dignity and socio-economic development”, the governor added. The organizing committee charged with the responsibility of putting in place the activities for the silver jubilee celebration of the creation of Delta State has released the programme for the event.
While rolling out the activities to mark the
silver jubilee of the State, the Commissioner for Information,
Mr. Patrick Ukah, who is also the Chairman of Publicity sub-committee for the
ceremony, in a statement, disclosed that the week-long activities will begin
with a children’s party to be hosted by the wife of the state Governor and
Founder, 05 Initiative, Dame Edith Okowa, on Wednesday August 24, 2016 at The
Event Centre, Asaba, by 10 am. He added that it will be followed by a Cultural
Parade on Thursday 25th August, 2016 at the Cenotaph, Asaba.
“The high point of the celebration will be the Delta State Economic and Investment Summit scheduled to hold on Friday 26th and Saturday, 27th August 2016 at the Event Centre, Asaba, from 9:00am each day”, Ukah said.
He also disclosed that, a Grand Gala and Awards Night will also take place on Saturday 27th August 2016 at Event Centre, Asaba, by 5:00pm.
According to the statement, the milestone celebration will be concluded with a thanksgiving service at St. Phillip's Anglican Church, West End, Asaba, on Sunday 28th August 2016 by 10:00am.
HAPPY SILVER JUBILEE TO ALL DELTANS!
“The high point of the celebration will be the Delta State Economic and Investment Summit scheduled to hold on Friday 26th and Saturday, 27th August 2016 at the Event Centre, Asaba, from 9:00am each day”, Ukah said.
He also disclosed that, a Grand Gala and Awards Night will also take place on Saturday 27th August 2016 at Event Centre, Asaba, by 5:00pm.
According to the statement, the milestone celebration will be concluded with a thanksgiving service at St. Phillip's Anglican Church, West End, Asaba, on Sunday 28th August 2016 by 10:00am.
HAPPY SILVER JUBILEE TO ALL DELTANS!
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