Oborevwori congratulates Deltans at Christmas, urges peaceful co-existence
Delta State Governor, Rt. Hon. Sheriff Oborevwori has congratulated Deltans and Nigerians as they join the rest of the world in commemorating the birth of Jesus Christ. Governor Oborevwori's message of felicitation is contained in a statement by his Chief Press Secretary, Sir Festus Ahon, on Sunday in Asaba. The governor urged Christians to use the occasion to offer special prayers to God for a more peaceful, and united state and country. The Governor, while saying that Christmas was a season to show love and care
Oborevwori, Uduaghan, Okowa, attend Ukodhiko’s thanksgiving
Delta State Governor, Rt. Hon. Sheriff Oborevwori, his wife, Deaconess Tobore Oborevwori, former Governors of the state, Dr. Emmanuel Uduaghan and Senator Ifeanyi Okowa, Sunday, attended the victory thanksgiving and dedication service of the Member representing Isoko Federal Constituency, Hon. Jonathan Ukodhiko. The thanksgiving service which held at Ukodhiko's country home at Erawha-Owhe, Isoko North Local Government Area of the state also had in attendance Senator Representing Delta South Senatorial District, Senator Joel Onowakpor-Thomas; Speaker of the State House of Assembly, Rt. Hon. Emomotimi Guwor;
Delta approves N3.887bn disbursement for D-CARES programme
Delta State Executive Council (EXCO), Friday, gave approval for the disbursement of the sum of N3, 887,277,784.66 billion under the D-CARES implementation programme of the state government being second reimbursement from the World Bank. The State Commissioner for Economic Planning, Mr. Sonny Ekedayen disclosed this while briefing journalists on some of the decisions reached at the State Exco meeting presided over by the Governor, Rt. Hon. Sheriff Oborevwori. Mr. Ekedayen said the sum has been distributed through Direct Cash Transfer, FADAMA, Livelihood and Direct Labour, adding
Oborevwori salutes Sen. Stella Omu at 78
Delta State Governor, Rt. Hon. Sheriff Oborevwori has congratulated former Chief Whip of the Senate, Senator Stella Unuezi Omu, OON, on the occasion of her 78th birth anniversary on 22nd December, 2023. Omu, an illustrious Deltan from Irri, Isoko South Local Government Area of the state, is a retired Deputy Controller General of Prisons and wife of Maj. Gen. Paul Omu, former Military Governor of defunct South Eastern State. She was elected Senator to represent Delta South Senatorial District in 1999 and subsequently emerged Senate Chief
Oborevwori tasks journalists on media ethics
Delta State Governor, Rt. Hon. Sheriff Oborevwori, yesterday, called on Media practitioners to adhere strictly to the ethics of the profession in the discharge of their duties. Govenor Oborevwori made the call when the state leadership of the Nigeria Union of Journalists, NUJ paid him a courtesy visit at Government House, Asaba. The governor who congratulated the State chairman of the NUJ, Comrade Churchill Oyowe and other members of the executive on their victory at the Union's election, urged them to work as a team for
Celebrate parents while alive, Oborevwori urges Nigerians
Delta State Governor, Rt. Hon. Sheriff Oborevwori, Thursday, urged Nigerians to celebrate their parents while they are living in order to make them happy and prolong their lives. Governor Oborevwori made the call at the 90th birth anniversary thanksgiving service for Mama Paulina Powder Ewherido at Mother of Redeemer Catholic Church, Effurun, Uvwie Local Government Area. Oborevwori who prayed for long life and good health for Mama Ewherido, said the government and people of the state would continue to join the Ewherido family to celebrate a
2023 DSA-DMS REPORT (Delta State)
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Delta peaceful for investments, says Gov. Oborevwori
Delta State Governor, Rt. Hon. Sheriff Oborevwori, Wednesday night, said the state was peaceful and investor-friendly. Governor Oborevwori disclosed this while playing host to ace Nigerian musician, Davido and his delegation who were at the Governor's lodge in Asaba on a courtesy visit ahead of his performance last night at the Events Centre. He said that his administration is working hard to ensure peace and safety of investments across the state and expressed appreciation to Davido for his support over the years Saying that his administration would
Oborevwori, Okowa, others pay tribute to Diai
Delta State Governor, Rt. Hon. Sheriff Oborevwori and his predecessor, Senator Ifeanyi Okowa were among dignitaries that paid tribute to late Engr. Vincent Diai during a funeral mass for the deceased. The funeral mass held at Christ the King Catholic Church, Idumuje-Ugboko in Aniocha North Local Government Area of the state was also attended by the President of the state Customary Court of Appeal, Hon. Justice Catherine Ngozi Ojugbana-Orishedere, a retinue of judges and other top government functionaries. In his homily during the mass, Revd. Fr.
Oborevwori hails Mosogar monarch on 1st coronation anniversary
Delta State Governor, Rt. Hon. Sheriff Oborevwori, on Tuesday, congratulated the Ovie of Mosogar Kingdom, HRM Sunday Odogu Okpurhe, Uduaka I, on the first anniversary of his coronation. In a congratulatory message signed by his Chief Press Secretary, Sir Festus Ahon, in Asaba, Oborevwori lauded the monarch for his peaceful and productive reign in Mosogar kingdom since he ascended the throne of his forefathers a year ago. Governor Oborevwori noted that the monarch’s ascension to the throne had brought good tidings to the kingdom, and urged