* Okowa, Delta Gov.
By Nosa Eroseyen, Asaba
As promised by Delta State Governor, Dr. Ifeanyi Okowa few months ago, the completion of outstanding works and spectators stand/tartan track of Asaba Township Stadium, Asaba within the shortest possible time according to Ossai Ovie Success  has started.

 According to the Political Aide to the Governor on Special Duties (Media) Mr Ossai Ovie Success , who spoke to journalists in Asaba, the completion of Asaba stadium is in preparation for the 2018 Africa Athletics Championships that will be holding at Asaba Township Stadium.
"This is in the fulfillment of Gov Okowa Promise" he said while applauding the state Governor Sen Ifeanyi Okowa over the ongoing works .

 Meanwhile, Governor Ifeanyi Okowa of Delta State has congratulated frontline businessman, philanthropist and Chairman of Zenith Bank Plc, Mr Jim Ovia on his AAI 2017 Business Leader Award.

 In a statement in Asaba on Thursday by his Chief Press Secretary, Mr Charles Aniagwu, Governor Okowa extolled the leadership qualities and astute contributions of Mr Ovia to the economic development of Nigeria in general and
 State in particular.

 Describing Jim Ovia as an illustrious son of the State, he noted that Mr. Ovia has contributed immensely to the economic development of the country. He said: “Mr Ovia is an illustrious son of Delta State in whom we are well pleased. His astute contributions to the development of the banking industry in Nigeria is laudable and we thank him for his efforts in pioneering the digitalization of banking services in Nigeria which no doubt made Zenith Bank Plc a leader and pacesetter in the industry today".

 “As a distinguished Deltan, Mr Ovia has had a remarkable and enviable career in banking as pioneer Managing Director of Zenith Bank Plc before emerging as the Chairman of the Bank. We are proud of his achievements in managing the Bank to become the largest bank in Nigeria".