Delta Exco approves N10 billion for palliatives
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
Delta@32: Oborevwori tasks Deltans on deepening democracy, unity
The Governor of Delta State, Rt. Hon. Sheriff Oborevwori, on Sunday, called on Deltans to always engage in actions that would deepen democracy and foster unity among them for sustainable development programmes to be executed. Oborevwori, represented by his Deputy, Sir Monday Onyeme, spoke at an inter-denominational thanksgiving service held at the Cathedral Church of St. Peters (Anglican Communion), Bishop's Court, Asaba, to mark the 32 years of the state's creation. He thanked Deltans for the support they are giving to his administration and successive governments
Delta@32: Gov. Oborevwori salutes citizens, assures of more devt.
Delta State Governor, Rt. Hon. Sheriff Oborevwori has congratulated Deltans on the 32nd anniversary of the creation of the State. In a felicitation signed by his Chief Press Secretary, Sir Festus Ahon, in Asaba, the Governor thanked the people of the State for their patience, cooperation and support to all administrations that had governed the State in the last 32 years. Governor Oborevwori assured them that his administration would continue to build on the gains recorded by his predecessors in order to advance the State. While congratulating
Delta Guber: Tribunal reserves judgement in Omo-Agege’s petition
The Delta State Governorship Election Petition Tribunal sitting in Asaba, Thursday, reserved judgement on the petition brought before it by the gubernatorial candidate of the All Progressives Congress, (APC), Senator Ovie Omo-Agege. Omo-Agege, in his petition, is challenging the declaration of the Governor Sheriff Oborevwori, as winner of the March 18, 2023 gubernatorial election in the State by the Independent National Electoral Commission, INEC. The three-man tribunal headed by Justice C.O Ahuchaogu adjourned for judgement after parties had adopted their final written addresses. Ahuchaogu said the date for
FUEL SUBSIDY REMOVAL: Oborevwori plans bumper package for Deltans
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,
DTSG Charges Community Leaders, Youths To Maintain Peace for development
Delta State Government has charged leaders and youths in the state to always maintain peace and unity in their various communities in order to create an ambience that would stimulate sustainable growth and development across the state. The Senior Policy Adviser to the governor, Rt. Hon. Funkekeme Solomon gave the charge today while addressing members of Isieke Community in Asaba who were in Government House for a peaceful protest over land related issue between the community and the state government. Rt. Hon. Funkekeme who addrseed the
Fuel Subsidy Removal: Delta ALGON approves palliatives for LG workers
Chairman of the Association of Local Governments of Nigeria (ALGON), Delta State Chapter, Barr. Victor Ebonka, on Tuesday, said workers in the 25 local government councils in the state would receive the same palliative packages approved for workers in the state public service by Governor Sheriff Oborevwori. Barr. Ebonka who doubles as the Chairman of Ika North-East Local Government Council of the state, disclosed this in an interview with Journalists in Asaba. He said arrangements had been put in place to start implementing the palliative for
Gov. Oborevwori assigns portfolios to Commissioners
Governor Sheriff Oborevwori of Delta State has approved the assignment of portfolios to newly sworn-in Commissioners in the state. The approval for the assignment of portfolios was contained in a statement signed by the Secretary to the State Government, Dr Kingsley Emu on Tuesday evening. The statement listed the Commissioners and their portfolios as follows: 1. Odinigwe Odigie Daniel - Science and Technology 2. Hon. Joan Onyemaechi Ada-Anioma - Technical Education 3. Jerry Ehiwario - Power and Energy 4. Charles Ehiedu Aniagwu - Works (Rural Roads) 5. Dr. Kingsley Ashibuogwu -
Oborevwori swears-in Commissioners, harps on effective service delivery
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
FUEL SUBSIDY REMOVAL: Oborevwori rolls out palliatives for Delta workers
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
