Oborevwori condoles Ometan community over tanker fire accident
Governor Sheriff Oborevwori of Delta State has commiserated with Ometan community in Okpe Local Government Area of the state on the death of seven indigenes of the community to a tanker fire accident on Friday morning. According eye witnesses, the fire accident occurred around 10am when the tanker laden with fuel fell on the road, after the tanker head detached while on motion in Ometan community along the Warri - Sapele Road on Friday. Speaking at the accident scene, Governor Oborevwori flanked by Speaker of the
Oborevwori inspects projects in riverine communities, assures Deltans of all-round devt
Delta State Governor, Rt. Hon. Sheriff Oborevwori, Friday, said that the state government was concerned about all round development of the state in line with his administration's MORE Agenda. Governor Oborevwori who spoke on Friday during inspection of projects in riverine communities, said that his administration was committed to developing riverine communities just as it was also committed to upland communities. The projects inspected includes; Lecture Hall at Nigeria Maritime University Okerenkoko, internal road in Kokodiama, and drains in Kurutie, Warri South West Local Government Area
Gov Oborevwori moves to deflood Warri Stadium
Delta State Governor, Rt. Hon. Sheriff Oborevwori, Thursday, said the state government would soon award contract to deflood Warri Stadium and environs. Speaking during inspection of discharge channels at Ogbe-Ijoh market, Governor Oborevwori said all the drains around the stadium were not flowing because they were blocked by refuse. The Governor further frowned at those who built on waterways, adding that such buildings would be removed to allow free flow of water on the waterways. The Governor said: "We started from the Warri Township stadium to Bowen
Don’t Bid For Jobs Beyond Your Capacity, DTSG Tells Contractors
Delta State Government has charged contractors in the state not to bid for any state government's project that they do not have the capacity to deliver. The Secretary to the State Government (SSG), Dr. Kingsley Emu who handed down the charge at a meeting with contractors executing various projects for the state government held on Thursday in Asaba, said the state government would not tolerate sub-standard projects. Dr. Emu was joined at the meeting by the Commissioner for Works, Highways and Urban Roads, Comrade Reuben Izeze
Oborevwori pours accolades on Solomon Ogba at 64
Delta State Governor, Rt. Hon. Sheriff Oborevwori, has congratulated the erstwhile President of Athletics Federation of Nigeria, AFN, Chief Solomon Ogba, as he clocks 64 on May 1. Governor Oborevwori, in a statement by his Chief Press Secretary, Sir Festus Ahon, in Asaba, lauded Ogba for his multiple outstanding accomplishments in the service of Delta and Nigeria. He said that Ogba had made remarkable contributions to the development of sports and politics in Delta, Nigeria and in Africa since he became ingrained in sports administration nearly
FIRST YEAR ANNIVERSARY: High Court Complex ready for inauguration May – Oborevwori
Delta State Governor, Rt Hon Sheriff Oborevwori, has said that the High Court building complex, Asaba, would be ready for inauguration in May as part of the projects to mark his administration's first year in office. Governor Oborevwori, who disclosed this to journalists during inspection of the project on Tuesday, said he was impressed with the exterior finishing of the building but frowned at the poor interior finishing and told the contractor to ensure proper finishing of the project in readiness for inauguration in May. The
Oborevwori Meets Tinubu Over Attacks On Military
Oborevwori meets Tinubu over attacks on military Delta State Governor, Rt. Hon. Sheriff Oborevwori has met with President Bola Tinubu over killing of 17 military personnel in Okuoma community in Ughelli South Local Government Area of the state. Recall that 17 military personnel comprising a lieutenant colonel, two majors, one captain, and 13 soldiers were killed while on a “peacekeeping mission” in Okuoma community. While the Delta state and federal governments have condemned the incident, promising that perpetrators would be apprehended and made to face the wrath
OKADA RIDERS’ PROTEST: Delta warns against breach of public peace
OKADA RIDERS' PROTEST: Delta warns against breach of public peace Delta State Government, Tuesday, warned that it would deal decisively with anyone found breaching the existing peace in the state. The Secretary to the State Government, Dr Kingsley Emu, gave the warning in Asaba while addressing journalists after visiting a wounded victim of violent protests orchestrated by Okada riders. Flanked by State Commissioner of Police, CP Abaniwonda Olufemi, the State Commissioner for Information, Dr Ifeanyi Osuoza, Director-General, Delta State Capital Territory Development Agency, Chief Patrick Ukah, the
Okada Riders’ Protest: Delta Govt Calls For Calm
Okada Riders' Protest: Delta Govt Calls For Calm Director-General of the Delta State Capital Territory Development Agency, Chief Patrick Ukah, Monday, called for calm over protests by Okada and tricycle riders in the state capital. Ukah in a statement made available to newsmen in Asaba, after inspecting the scene of destruction in company of the Secretary to the State Government, Dr Kingsley Emu and Head of Service, Mr Reginald Bayoko condemned the action of the protesters for the wanton destruction and vandalisation of property at the
A Peaceful Coexistence Is The Only Ground For Infrastructural Development And Growth —- Etacherure
A Peaceful Coexistence Is The Only Ground For Infrastructural Development And Growth ---- Etacherure. The Honourable Commissioner Bureau for Special Duties, Etacherure Ejiro Terry has admonished Uduaka youth body Oghareki, Ethiope West Local Government Area of Delta State to embrace peaceful coexistence as that is a prerequisite for meaningful developments in every society. The Bureau Commissioner made this charge during a courtesy visit to the youths in his country home Oghareki, Ethiope West Local Government Area of Delta State where he further appreciated the youths for
