OKPOBOR INSPECTS CANAL PROJECT SITE AT ELLU
OKPOBOR INSPECTS CANAL PROJECT SITE AT ELLU --- Emphasizes flood prevention measures. The Executive Director, Finance and Administration on the DESOPADEC Board, Chief Kome Okpobor on 29th October, 2023 in a proactive move to address potential flooding concerns in Isoko North and South, made a special visit to the canal project site at Ellu where he emphasized the significance of the ongoing project which aims at facilitating better water flow, preventing potential flood risks that have plagued the area in recent years. During the visit, the EDFA
Oborevwori Raises Alarm On Hard Drug Abuse
Oborevwori Raises Alarm On Hard Drug Abuse Delta State Governor, Rt. Hon. Sheriff Oborevwori, Thursday, raised the alarm on the growing incidence of hard drug abuse in the country, saying it had become a global public health that needed to be tackled head on and called on all stakeholders to work towards its prompt effective eradication. Oborevwori stated this when the Chairman and Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency, (NDLEA) Brig. Gen. Buba Marwa (Rtd) and his delegation visited him at
Oborevwori Lauds Nigerian Airforce On War Against Terrorism
Oborevwori Lauds Nigerian Airforce On War Against Terrorism Governor Sheriff Oborevwori of Delta State, on Thursday, commended the Nigerian Airforce for its contribution to the war against insurgency and terrorism in the country. Governor Oborevwori gave the commendation when the Air Officer Commanding, AOC, Special Operations Command, Nigerian Airforce, Air Vice Marshal Eko Effiom led a delegation of Air Officers to visit him at Government House, Asaba. He particularly commended the AOC for the numerous accolades garnered over the years and for being instrumental to the successes
Tribute To Hon. Ighrakpata, A Man of Exceptional Humility On His Birthday
Tribute To Hon. Ighrakpata, A Man of Exceptional Humility On His Birthday I join the world to celebrate a man with unrivaled humility, self respect and unassuming leadership traits, Hon Chief Solomon Ighrakpata, the chairman of the Delta State Revenue Board, on his birthday today. I have studied politicians, but honestly, I have never seen a man so tall in character yet so humane and down to earth as Uncle Solo. Little wonder, the Good Lord has always lifted him to enviable heights of leadership in
Oborevwori Congratulates Okpe Monarch On Installation As Chancellor, Army ‘Varsity
Oborevwori congratulates Okpe monarch on installation as Chancellor, Army 'varsity Governor Sheriff Oborevwori of Delta State has congratulated the Chairman of the State Traditional Rulers' Council and Orodje of Okpe Kingdom, HRM Maj. Gen. Felix Mujakperuo (rtd), Orhue 1, on his installation as the pioneer Chancellor of the Nigerian Army University, Biu, Borno State. Governor Oborevwori, in a statement by his Chief Press Secretary, Sir Festus Ahon, in Asaba, also congratulated the revered monarch on his conferment with the Honorary Doctor of Law Degree of the
Oborevwori Hails Urhobo Youths On Successful Election
Oborevwori Hails Urhobo Youths On Successful Election Delta State Governor, Rt. Hon. Sheriff Oborevwori, has congratulated the newly elected Executives of the Urhobo Progress Union (UPU) Youth Wing led by Comrade Ughere Blessed. Oborevwori, whose congratulatory message was conveyed in a statement issued by his Chief Press Secretary, Sir Festus Ahon, in Asaba, also congratulated Okoloko Paul, Deputy President; Egheneji Oghenegweke, General Secretary; Aboyi Lawson, Publicity Secretary; Agbubi Ejovwoke Emmanuel, Chief Whip; and 17 others who were elected unopposed. He expressed optimism that the Ughere-led UPU, Youth
Excitement In Ogunu As Oborevwori Moves To Fix Roads *We Have Never Had It This Good – Community
Excitement in Ogunu as Oborevwori moves to fix roads ***We have never had it this good - community The ongoing construction of major roads in Ogunu community in Warri South local government area has elicited praises and outpouring of gratitude from the community leaders. The roads under construction include Agogo layout, known as Gbonwei street, which was completed in record time; the main road into the community, running from Ogunu bridge to Shell gate and a spur to the river. Others are the secretariat road, leading to
Oborevwori, Okowa, Others Attend Erigbuem’s Funeral
Oborevwori, Okowa, Others Attend Erigbuem's Funeral Governor Sheriff Oborevwori of Delta State, his predecessor, Senator Ifeanyi Okowa and wife Dame Edith Okowa, on Friday, attended the funeral service of late business mogul, Chief Ignatius Erigbuem at Saint Michael's Anglican Church, Owa-Alero, Ika North-East Local Government Area of the state. Also in attendance were Deputy Governor of the state, Sir Monday Onyeme, immediate past Deputy Governor of the state, Deacon Kingsley Otuaro, member House of Representatives, Hon. Victor Nwokolo, Deputy Speaker, Delta State House of Assembly, Rt.
Delta EXCO Approves N714.4 Billion Proposed Budget For 2024
Delta EXCO Approves N714.4 Billion Proposed Budget For 2024 Delta State Executive Council, (EXCO), meeting presided over by Governor Sheriff Oborevwori, on Wednesday, approved a proposed budget of N714.4 billion for the 2024 fiscal year. The Commissioner for Economic Planning, Mr Sonny Ekedayen, who disclosed this at a post EXCO press briefing at Government House, Asaba, said the proposed budget comprised N397 billion, representing 56 percent for Capital Expenditure, while N316 billion, representing 44 percent, is for recurrent expenditure. Ekadeyan, who was flanked by Chief Press Secretary
Oborevwori Tasks Nigerians On Impactful Living
Delta State Governor, Rt. Hon. Sheriff Oborevwori, Friday, called on Nigerians to live a life of impact for the good of society. Governor Oborevwori made the call in his remark at the funeral of late Ezinne Gold Egege at Amuke autonomous Community, Isiala-Ngwa South Local Government Area of Abia State. The late Egege is mother to Mrs Catherine Onyeme, wife of the Deputy Governor of Delta State, Sir Monday Onyeme. Speaking at the ceremony, Governor Oborevwori said that there was never a good time to die and
