Oborevwori extols Obi of Owa on 64th coronation anniversary
Governor of Delta, Rt. Hon. Sheriff Oborevwori, has congratulated the Obi of Owa, Dr Emmanuel Efeizomor II, OON, on his 64th coronation anniversary. In a statement by his Chief Press Secretary, Sir Festus Ahon, on Wednesday in Asaba, Governor Oborevwori described the renowned traditional ruler as a man of peace who had continued to lead his people with love, kindness and humility. He said that Obi Efeizomor who is the immediate past Chairman of Delta State Council of Traditional Rulers, was a great symbol of peace
Oborevwori tasks community newspaper publishers on Delta’s unity
Delta State Governor, Rt. Hon. Sheriff Oborevwori, Tuesday, charged community newspaper publishers to speak to the conscience of the people by promoting the prevailing peace, unity and love in the state. Governor Oborevwori gave the advice when the Association of Community Newspaper Publishers of Nigeria (ACNPN), Delta State Council, led by the State Chairman, Comrade Jude Obiemeyego visited him at Government House, Asaba. He urged the community newspaper publishers to abide by the ethics of the journalism profession by ensuring that rules guiding the profession were
Oborevwori’s 100 days in office: Delta to inaugurate durable projects – Aniagwu
Delta State Government says it was doing everything possible to ensure that all projects lined up for inauguration to mark Governor Sheriff Oborevwori's 100 days in office stood the test of time. The Commissioner for Works (Rural and Riverine Roads), Mr. Charles Aniagwu disclosed this on Monday while fielding questions from Journalists shortly after inspecting projects earmarked for inauguration at the Dennis Osadebay University, Anwai-Asaba. Mr. Aniagwu who led a team of project inauguration committee, said that they were in the university on the directive of
Delta’s road projects boosting food security – Oborevwori
Governor Sheriff Oborevwori of Delta State says the State Government’s road infrastructure drive was aimed at boosting its agrarian policy towards food security for the state and country. Oborevwori stated this weekend, while inspecting the 4.42km Obi-Ibabu/Ibabu Road with 2km drain at Onicha-Ukwuani and the 2.4km Ugolo-Okpe/Okorikpehre Road in Ndokwa West and Okpe Local Government Areas of the state, respectively. The Governor who was on a inspection tour of some completed and ongoing projects slated for inauguration to commemorate his administration's 100 days in office, said
FUEL SUBSIDY REMOVAL: Delta commences palliatives distribution
Delta State Government says it has commenced implementation of various palliatives lined up to ameliorate the suffering of its citizens, following the removal of petrol subsidy. Secretary to the State Government, Dr Kingsley Emu in a statement, on Sunday, said the Rt Hon Sheriff Oborevwori led government has commenced payment of N10,000 and promotion arrears of over N5 billion to civil servants with effect from August, 2023. Dr Emu further said the State Government has almost concluded plans for production of Tricycle (Keke) that is fuel
Delta connecting communities to stem rural-urban drift – Oborevwori
Delta State Governor, Rt. Hon. Sheriff Oborevwori, Saturday, said the state government was connecting rural communities with roads and other infrastructure to check rural-urban migration. Governor Oborevwori disclosed this during inspection of some completed and ongoing projects slated for inauguration to commemorate his administration's 100 days in office. The projects inspected included, 2.6km Okpolo-Enhwe/Uwheru Road with 4.5km side drains phase 2; 2.4km Ugolo-Okpe/Okorikpehre Road and the 4.42km Obi-Ibabu/Ibabu Road with 2km drain at Onicha-Ukwuani in Isoko South; Okpe and Ndokwa West Local Government Areas of the
Practical education panacea to Nigeria’s import dependence – Oborevwori
Delta State Governor, Rt. Hon. Sheriff Oborevwori, Friday, identified practical education and hands-on learning as panacea to nation's over dependence on foreign goods. Oborevwori called for less emphasis on theoretical knowledge and emphasize more on practical knowledge, adding that an education system that teaches and empowers people to produce goods for local consumption and exports would lead to national development. He stated this during the inspection of projects at University of Delta, Agbor, Owa-Alero campus in Ika North East Local Government Area of the state. The projects
Delta targets fresh 100,000 contributory health enrollees
Delta State Commissioner for Health, Dr. Joseph Onojaeme has announced the ministry's new target of fresh 100,000 enrollees into the State Contributory Health Scheme to mark Governor Sheriff Oborevwori's 100 days in office as Governor. Dr. Onojaeme who made the announcement yesterday during a live broadcast to Deltans, said the move was to improve access to health coverage in the state in line with the Sustainable Development Goal 3 which is aimed at enhancing health and well-being for all citizens. He explained that with just N7,000
Fake news, no court sacked Gov Oborevwori – Delta Govt
Delta State Government, Thursday, said the Appeal Court sitting in Abuja did not overturn the election of Governor Sheriff Oborevwori as speculated by the governorship candidate of the Labour Party, Mr Ken Pela and his co-travellers. Reacting to a rumour making the rounds that the Appeal Court had declared Mr Ken Pela as Governor of the state, Chief Press Secretary to the Governor, Sir Festus Ahon in Asaba, said the Appeal Court only ordered the tribunal to hear the case. Ahon in the statement said: "We
100 DAYS IN OFFICE: Oborevwori earmarks projects for inauguration
Governor of Delta State, Rt. Hon. Sheriff Oborevwori, Thursday, said his administration has lined up series of projects for inauguration to mark his first 100 days in office. Governor Oborevwori stated this during inspection of projects at the Dennis Osadebay University, Anwai-Asaba and other parts of the state capital. Projects inspected included the Administrative building, Faculty of Agriculture building, lecture theatres, Faculty of Environment, and Vice Chancellor's lodge. Others include; the State High Court Complex, 16km internal roads and drainages around Madonna Road area and the Okpanam
