Oborevwori endorses SERAP’s report on Niger Delta
Delta State Governor, Rt. Hon. Sheriff Oborevwori, has endorsed the report of the Socio-Economic Rights And Accountability Project (SERAP) which called for a review of the Niger Delta Development plan to determine its successes, failures and areas for improvement among other recommendations. Governor Oborevwori said the report should be adopted by the Niger Delta state governments, the Federal Government and all development partners. Oborevwori spoke in Lagos on Wednesday in a message at an interactive session and press briefing by SERAP on promoting transparency and accountability
FUEL SUBSIDY: Oborevwori approves palliatives for students
Delta State Governor, Rt. Hon. Sheriff Oborevwori has approved 25 percent reduction in acceptance fees payable in the four State-owned Universities as part of palliatives for students. The Governor's approval was contained in a statement issued by his Chief Press Secretary, Sir Festus Ahon, on Wednesday in Asaba. The statement said the reduction in the acceptance fee was in line with measures taken by the Delta State Government to cushion the effect of the fuel subsidy removal on citizens. Ahon further said the 25 percent reduction in
My administration is committed to fiscal discipline- Oborevwori
Delta State Governor, Rt. Hon. Sheriff Oborevwori, Monday, said his administration was irrevocably committed to fiscal discipline, honesty, prudence, and transparency in government. Governor Oborevwori stated this at the Delta State Governance and Policy Direction Conversation organised by the African College of Governance, an Institute of the Revive Africa Initiative held in Asaba on Monday. The theme of the discussion is "More Agenda: Economic Dynamics of Policy Direction, Open Governance and the Youth Inclusivity Question" also featured a book presentation on "The Thoughts and Perspectives of
Access to quality education top priority in Delta – Oborevwori
Governor Sheriff Oborevwori of Delta State, says his administration was working assiduously to ensure that every child in the state have access to complete and functional education comparable to any part of the world. Governor Oborevwori disclosed this, Thursday, during the inauguration of multiple projects at the Delta State University of Science and Technology, Ozoro, Isoko North Local Government Area of the State. The projects inaugurated as part of activities lined up to celebrate his administration's first 100 days in office include; Administrative building; Vice-Chancellor's Lodge;
HOUSING DEFICIT: Reps laud Delta on NHF remittance
The House of Representatives, Wednesday, commended Delta State Government for its commitment in ensuring prompt remittance of worker's contributions to the National Housing Fund. The House Adhoc Committee on Non-remittance of the National Housing Fund (NHF) and the utilisation of the fund from 2011, led by Hon. Dachung Bagos, gave the commendation during a courtesy visit on Governor Sheriff Oborevwori at Government House, Asaba. Bagos said with over 40 percent housing deficit in the country the House of Representatives decided to tackle the challenge as most
Oborevwori pledges infrastructural renewal, sustainable devt in Delta
Delta State Governor, Rt. Hon. Sheriff Oborevwori says his administration is poised to break new grounds in infrastructural development, inclusive economic growth, and sustainable development in the state. Governor Oborevwori who made the pledge during the swearing-in of nine new Special Advisers, enjoined the appointees to put in their best to actualize his administration’s M.O.R.E Agenda for the people of the state. Those sworn-in include; Hon. Charles Oniyere; Mr Michael Ogboru; Chief Ebikeme Clark; Chief Sylvester Oromoni, Hon. Shadrach Rapu, Dr. Donald Peterson; Engr Goodnews Agbi;
Delta awards N78bn contract for flyovers in Warri, Effurun
Delta State Government has approved the award of contracts worth N78 billion to Julius Berger Nigeria Limited for the construction of three flyover bridges and road expansion in the Warri/Effurun megalopolis. This was part of decisions reached at the State Executive Council meeting presided over by Governor Sheriff Oborevwori on Tuesday in Asaba. Briefing journalists at the end of the Exco meeting, the Permanent Secretary, Ministry of Works, Engr Fred Edafiogho said approval of the contracts were aimed at solving the gridlock often experienced in the
Delta Govt unveils palliative distribution strategy
Delta State Government, Monday, outlined the procedure it would adopt in the distribution of palliatives to it's citizens to cushion the effects of subsidy removal on petrol by the Federal Government. Secretary to the State Government and Chairman,State Subsidy Palliative Committee, Dr Kingsley Emu outlined the procedure at a news conference in Asaba. He said that the state would adopt a distribution model of 40 percent to 500 Delta State Independent Electoral Commission, DSIEC Wards in the state with 10 percent reserved to shore up urban
Delta Govt moves to combat Amachai gully erosion
Delta State Government, Sunday, said it was taking steps to combat the Igwogwo gully erosion menace at Amachai-Okpanam in Oshimili North Local Government Area of the State. Commissioner for Works (Rural and Riverine Roads), Mr Charles Aniagwu stated this during an inspection tour of the ravaging erosion site on Sunday. Aniagwu said he was at the site on the directive of the State Governor, Rt. Hon. Sheriff Oborevwori. He said that Oborevwori is a listening leader who understands the plight of his people assuring that Government would
100 days in office: Oborevwori completing ongoing projects with vigour – Aniagwu
Delta State Commissioner for Works (Rural and Riverine Roads), Mr Charles Aniagwu says Governor Sheriff Oborevwori was working assiduously to complete ongoing projects as his administration clocks 100 days in office. Speaking on "Democracy Today" on AIT, Monday night, Aniagwu said Deltans were happy with the seamless transition recorded from the previous to the present administration. He said that Governor Sheriff Oborevwori was working hard to deliver all ongoing projects to meet the yearnings and aspirations of Deltans. "For us in Delta we are very lucky and
