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The Delta State Executive Council has approved the sum of N10 billion as Social Investment to fund palliatives for Deltans. This was part of decisions reached at the maiden State Executive Council meeting presided over by Governor Sheriff Oborevwori on Wednesday at Exco Chambers, Government House, Asaba. Briefing Journalists at the end of the meeting, the State Commissioner for Works (Highways and Urban Roads), Comrade Reuben Izeze, said the Governor would forward it to the State House of Assembly for approval for the provision of palliatives

In keeping with his promise to be a Governor for all Deltans, Governor Sheriff Oborevwori of Delta State, has constituted palliatives implementation committee in the state. The Committee headed by Secretary to the State Government, Dr Kingsley Emu with members drawn from other critical stakeholders including labour is to extend the palliative programmme to cover persons living with disabilities; widows; poor and vulnerable households and the aged. The Governor who made the announcement while swearing-in 26 Commissioners in the state at the Events Centre, Asaba, Tuesday,

Delta State Governor, Rt. Hon. Sheriff Oborevwori, Tuesday, swore in twenty-six new commissioners in the state with a call on them to ensure fairness, equity and justice to guide their actions for effective service delivery. Speaking at the inauguration which held at the Events Centre Asaba, Governor Oborevwori charged the new Commissioners to discharge their responsibilities with dedication and diligence in the overall interest of the people. Those sworn in were: Odinigwe Odigie Daniel; Hon. Joan Onyemaechi Ada-Anioma; Jerry Ehiwario; Charles Aniagwu; Dr. Kingsley Ashibuogwu; Michael

As part of measures to cushion the impact of fuel subsidy removal, Governor Sheriff Oborevwori of Delta State, Tuesday, rolled out palliatives for workers in the state with each set to receive N10,000 monthly as support from the government. The Governor also announced that the state's 50,196 workforce will now work in shifts and from home. Governor Oborevwori disclosed this in Asaba shortly after he swor-in 26 Commissioners as members of the State Executive Council. He said the payment to support the workers would commence in August

The Governor of Delta State, Rt. Hon. Sheriff Oborevwori, has said that the state is prepared to serve as one of Nigeria's host cities for the African Cup of Nations (AFCON) in 2027. Speaking when he played host to the Confederation of African Football, CAF bidding inspection committee at Government House, Asaba on Tuesday, Governor Oborevwori said the state was peaceful and conducive to host the continental football tournament. The Governor said that the state was renowned for hosting such sports events, assuring of top-notch security

Delta State Governor, Rt. Hon. Sheriff Oborevwori, Tuesday, underscored the importance of the East-West road to the economic development of the oil rich Niger Delta Region. Oborevwori stated this while playing host to the Senate Adhoc Committee investigating the non-completion of the East-West Road led by Senator Abdul Ningi at Government House, Asaba. He said that the road which connects the South-South, South-East and Western parts of the country, remained in a bad state and uncompleted despite several attempts to complete the road. The Governor said that

Delta State Governor, Rt Hon Sheriff Oborevwori, Thursday, told political appointees to stay connected with the people by visiting home regularly and assisting them in view of the economic hardship occasioned by the removal of fuel subsidy. Oborevwori, who gave the charge while swearing-in 9-Special Advisers at Government House, Asaba, reminded the appointees that they were first politicians before becoming political appointees. Those sworn-in were: Chief Edwin Uzor, Rt. Hon Solomon Funkekeme, Rt. Hon Basil Ganagana, Chief Tony Anechi and Chief Mrs Eunice Anirah. Others

Delta State Governor, Rt. Hon. Sheriff Oborevwori, on Wednesday, said the State Government would partner with the Institute of Chartered Mediators and Conciliators of Nigeria (ICMC) in promoting sustainable peace and unity. Oborevwori disclosed this while playing host to the leadership of the ICMC, led by the Vice President of the Institute, Ambassador Victor Ojaide at the Exco Chambers, Government House, Asaba. He noted that the programmes of the Institute were very vital as they helped in building the human capacity needed to entrench

Delta State Governor, Rt. Hon. Sheriff Oborevwori, on Friday, urged the State Board of Internal Revenue Service to expand the State tax net by bringing in more businesses in the informal sector. He gave the charge during the inauguration of the Chairman and Executive Directors of the Delta State Board of Internal Revenue, headed by Hon. Solomon Ighrakpata as Chairman. Others are Dr Frank Nwugo, Executive Director, Operations; Mr. Kelly Oghenekevwe, Executive Director, Finance and Administration; Mr. Collins Iwebunor, Executive Director, ICT and Hon. Mrs Orezi

Delta State Governor, Rt. Hon. Sheriff Oborevwori on Thursday called on Judges in the country to be guided by the doctrine of fair hearing, equity and good conscience in the discharge of their duties. Oborevwori urged Judges to guarantee justice for all by maintaining a high level of personal probity, devoid of greed and ensuring that the guilty are punished according the provisions of the law. He gave the charge at the swearing-in of Justice Catherine Ojugbana-Orishedere as President Customary Court of Appeal, and seven Judges