MANPOWER SHORTAGE: Oborevwori establishes new health college in Delta
AS part of his effort to address the shortage of manpower in the vital health sector, Governor Sheriff Oborevwori of Delta State, Friday, flagged off the establishment of College of Health Technology in Ovrode, Isoko North Local Government Area of the state. While performing the ground breaking ceremony of the administrative building of the new College, which brought the number of Colleges of Health Technology in the state to two, Governor Oborevwori said the College would take-off in earnest from the existing structures in the
FIRST YEAR ANNIVERSARY: Okpanam-Ibusa, Isheagu-Ewulu roads ready for inauguration – Aniagwu
As part of the preparations to mark the one-year anniversary of Governor Sheriff Oborevwori's administration in Delta State, the Commissioner for Works, Rural and Riverine Roads, Mr. Charles Aniagwu, embarked on inspection of the Okpanam/Ibusa and Isheagu/Ewulu Roads scheduled for inauguration. The roads, which spanned 5.3 kilometers and 9.1 kilometers respectively, and approximately 90% completed, connects major towns and would boost the socio-economic lives of the people in the area. Speaking to journalists after inspecting the roads on Tuesday, Aniagwu expressed satisfaction with the speed of
Delta LG Polls: PDP belongs to all of us – Oborevwori
Delta State Governor, Rt. Hon Sheriff Oborevwori, Tuesday, said the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, is owned by all members of the party. Chief of Staff to the Governor, Hon Johnson Erijo, who stated this while addressing Aniocha South youths under the aegis of Concerned Youths for the Political Liberation, said; "said: "I am very happy because you people have demonstrated again that you are very responsible people. The last time you were here like you said, I was the one that received you people and
We won’t allow grabbers take ‘varsity land – Delta Govt
Delta State Government, Tuesday, said it would not allow land grabbers take away lands belonging to the Dennis Osadebay University, Anwai-Asaba. The Chairman State Taskforce on Recovery of Government Lands, Chief Frank Omare, stated this while speaking to journalists in Asaba. Omare, who was flanked by members of the committee at the site of the ongoing demolition of illegal structures at 'Musa Camp,' Asaba, lamented that land grabbers had, unfortunately, chased the school authority from their own land. According to him, the land belongs to the university
Gross Misconduct: Delta Assembly slams 14-day suspension on member, Matthew Omonade
Delta State House of Assembly, Tuesday, May 14, 2024 slammed a suspension order on the member representing Ughelli North 1 State Constituency, Hon Matthew Omonade, for alleged gross misconduct. The suspension order, which was officially pronounced by the Speaker, Rt. Hon. Emomotimi Guwor was preceded by a motion raised on the floor of the House by the Majority Leader, Hon Emeka Nwaobi, Aniocha North. In the motion which was supported by the Chief Whip of the House, Hon. Perkins Umukoro, Sapele, and unanimously adopted by the
Delta begins demolition of illegal structures on govt land
Delta State Government, Monday, commenced demolition of illegal structures built on lands belonging to Dennis Osadebay University, Anwai-Asaba. The properties built around Musa Camp area where demolished by the State Taskforce on Recovery of Government Lands led by its Chairman, Chief Frank Omare. The demolition of the properties followed expiration of notice issued to the illegal property owners to vacate the land. Speaking to journalists during the demolition exercise, Chief Omare who was flanked by members of the taskforce, said they were mandated by the State Government
Delta LG Polls: Oborevwori makes case for gender inclusiveness
Delta State Governor, Rt. Hon. Sheriff Oborevwori, Friday, said where male chairmanship candidates emerged from the local governments party primaries, the Vice Chairman must be a woman for gender balancing. Governor Oborevwori also directed that, at least three female councillors must emerge from each of the local governments across the state. The Governor handed down the directive at a meeting of leaders, elders and stakeholders of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Delta North Senatorial District held at Orchid Hotel, Asaba. The Governor, who expressed appreciation to the
Oborevwori tasks Civil Service Commission on ghost worker syndrome
Delta State Governor, Rt. Hon. Sheriff Oborevwori, Friday, charged the State Civil Service Commission to tackle the ghost worker syndrome leading to absenteeism and abandonment of duty posts. Governor Oborevwori, who gave the charge at the swearing-in and inauguration of the Chairman and member of the Civil Service Commission as well as Auditor General (Local Government) at Government House, Asaba, said some civil servants feigned study leave with pay, and had used the opportunity to permanently relocate overseas. The Governor also inaugurated the boards of Governing
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PALLIATIVE: Delta takes delivery of food items from FG
Delta State Government has taken delivery of 19,500 bags of 50 kilograms of maize and 4,700 bags of 25 kilograms of garri from the Federal government. The food items is to cushion the impact of the current economic down turn in line with the renewed hope of President Bola Tinubu. The Secretary to State Government, Dr Kingsley Emu who received the food items on behalf of the State Government, thanked President Tinubu for the bold step and promised to deliver it to the vulnerable groups. Dr Emu