Okowa Receives Big Brother Naija Winner, Efe , Calls On Youths To Discover Their Talents

SENATOR Dr Ifeanyi Okowa today (11/05/17) received Delta State-born Big Brother Naija winner, Efe Michael Ejeba and called on youths to remain focused in discovering their talents.

According to Governor Okowa, "wherever our youths find themselves they should be focussed in achieving their goals, the youths have latent talents deposited in them they must find ways to develop them and apply them, if you have a calling, you must not allow that calling to die, you (Efe) despite your calling, you listened to your parents and went to school which gave you a good foundation."

"It was obvious that there was no controversy about your winning, you avoided the vices, and showed that you are focused; our youths should find a way to discover their talents, they should stay committed to their dreams and pray to God to achieve it," the Governor said, adding, "there was no issue of sentiments or tribalism, it shows that you are truly, a Nigerian."

Governor Okowa, his Deputy, Barr. Kingsley Otuaro and members of the State Executive Council received Efe who was accompanied on the visit by his parents and members of his family.

The Governor who congratulated Efe on behalf of the government and people of Delta State, asserted, "there is no doubt that you have made us proud, a lot of Deltans are happy with the way you conducted yourself in the Big Brother Naija House, when it came to time for voting, it was obvious that there was no controversy about your winning, you avoided the vices, and showed that you are focused."

"I am happy that the Okpe Kingdom has given you that recognition and you are obviously an ambassador of Delta State and Nigeria; getting to the top may not be easy but, it is also difficult to sustain; you (Efe) have attained that level that a lot of people are looking up to you and it is our prayer and hope that you will rise and keep rising, you have our prayers, be committed," Governor Okowa advised.

He also, urged the BBN winner to be prayerful for God to direct His parts, promising that the state would partner with him on talent discovery of youths.

Efe had earlier told the Governor that he was in Government House to show his appreciation to the government and people of Delta State, stating, "I am truly grateful for all you have done, you have unprecedented number of youths working for you and I say, thank you to everybody that has supported and voted for me."

Comments

"I AM GRATEFUL THAT I AM ALIVE TODAY, CULTISM IS EVIL" -IKA EX CULTIST TESTIFIES

Following the incessant killing by rival cult groups, Black Axe and Vikings, some concerned citizens of Ika in Delta state, Nigeria, have lamented that the youths of the Ika land have reduced in numbers and pleading that the youths should have a re-think as it is detrimental to the growth and development of the Ika nation and Nigeria as a whole. In their words, “we don’t know where we are going to and when this evil of cultism will cease among our youths in Ika, because it has earned us nothing. It is painful and shameful that we are living in fear in our fathers land and fear of our own children whom the future of our community lies in their hands." " We weep because the future of Ika nation is in doubt with this failing youths that have identified themselves with cultism. This menace of cultism have led some of our youths to run for their dear lives and taking the risk of traveling through the Mediterranean Sea to European countries and have died in the process. This report

RIP KIDNAPPED DPO. HE FOUGHT FOR SECURITY OF LIVES AND PROPERTIES OF NIGERIANS. A CREDIT TO HUMANITY

ASABA THE Divisional Police Officer, DPO in charge of the ‘C’ Division, Asaba, SP Valentine Mbalu has been reportedly killed by his abductors 12 days after he was taken hostage by suspected Fulani herdsmen between Ekwoma and Umunede along the Benin/Asaba/Onitsha expressway. Recall that the unsuspecting Police Officer was abducted at about 4pm on the 5th of this month on his way to Asaba after spending weekend with his family at Agbor. A reliable source who spoke on condition of anonymity, said that the decomposing corpse of the DPO was found in Umunede bush yesterday. He disclosed that one of the suspected kidnappers, a native of Fulani who sells water Mellon at Abraka within the Asaba metropolis has been arrested. It would be recalled that the decomposing body of the king of Ubulu-Uku, HRM Edward Akaeze Ofulue III who was kidnapped by suspected Fulani herdsmen sometimes in January 2016 was also found in Umunede bush days after his abduction. Contacted, the Police Public Relations Offi

I SOLD MY FATHER'S ONLY PLOT OF LAND TO SUPPORT MY EDUCATION-FMR EDITOR IKA WEEKLY.

The former editor of Ika weekly newspaper Mr. Augustine Ekamagule, has reacted to rumours making the rounds in the wake of his resignation from the Local Tabloid. His words: " I was not born with a wooden spoon let alone a silver one.I am a confirmed Umudein Street boy in the remotest part of Orogodo,Agbor, Delta State,Nigeria.I grew up when drinking water from the Orogodo River was a luxury.I am a product of Orogodo Primary School, Agbor and trekked under the scorching sun to finish from Ika Grammar School, Boji-Boji,Owa.My father died in June 18,1992,and I sold his only plot to support my first two years in the university.My other years in the university was by faith.I have thrived by the grace of the Almighty God to remain relevant in life.I remain committed to every engagement because i was not taught to disappoint my benefactors.Unfortunately,i discovered recently, that i have been given a negative name by people who are not courageous enough to correct my mistakes or know

Search This Blog