Oborevwori promises patronage of competent indigenous contractors
The Governor of Delta State, Rt. Hon. Sheriff Oborevwori, Thursday, said his administration would continue to patronise competent indigenous contractors while also engaging foreign ones for critical projects. Governor Oborevwori disclosed this during the inspection of some completed and ongoing projects in Ika North-East and Aniocha South Local Government Areas of the state. The projects inspected include the Faculties of Engineering and Environmental Sciences at the University of Delta, (UNIDEL), Owa-Alero Campus, Ute-Okpu - Ute-Enugu Road and Isheagu - Ewulu Road. He commended the
Delta CPS, Ahon, Urges support For Oborevwori’s Govt
The Chief Press Secretary, (CPS), to Delta State Governor, Sir Festus Ahon, has urged all stakeholders to continue to support the present administration of Rt. Hon Sheriff Oborevwori for the accelerated realisation of its MORE agenda in the state. Sir Ahon made the call on Wednesday when he received the Executives of the Peoples Democratic Party, (PDP), Ughelli North Local Government Area chapter, led by its Chairman, Pastor Kesiena Nuomuodja. The CPS, who noted that the government of Rt Hon Oborevwori was working extra
Bayelsa Guber Election: Okowa, Damagun, PDP Governors rally support for Diri
Acting National Chairman of the Peoples Democratic party, (PDP), Amb. Umar Damagun, Vice presidential candidate in the 2023 general election, Senator Ifeanyi Okowa and Governors of the party, Tuesday, stormed Yenagoa, Bayelsa State capital to canvass support for the party’s governorship candidate, Senator Douye Diri for the November 11 election. The grand finale of the Bayelsa State Peoples Democratic Party PDP Governorship campaign rally held at the Ox-bow Lake Pavilion in Yenagoa. Also in attendance were Chairman of the Board of Trustees, Senator Adolphus
Boxing: Oborevwori hails Efe Ajagba for defeating Australia’s Goodall
Delta State Governor, Rt. Hon. Sheriff Oborevwori, has celebrated the victory of Nigerian-born boxer, Efe Ajagba, over Austrialian Joe Goodall on Sunday. The hard-hitting Nigerian World Boxing Council (WBC) heavyweight contender stopped Australia’s Goodall in the fourth round of their 10-round main event at Tahoe Blue Event Center in Stateline, Nevada, United States of America. The fourth round knockout was a sweet revenge for the Nigerian who had lost to Goodall by a decision at the Commonwealth Games in Scotland. In a statement by his Chief
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 Government House, Asaba. He commended the NDLEA
Oborevwori assigns Enerhen junction flyover supervision to Manager
Delta State Governor, Rt. Hon. Sheriff Oborevwori, has approved the assignment of the supervision of Enerhen Junction to 1st Marine Gate Flyover Project construction to the Commissioner for Special Projects, Barr. Funyei Manager. A statement signed by the Chief Press Secretary ( CPS) to the Governor, Sir Festus Ahon, on Monday in Asaba, said Manager is to take charge of the project supervision to completion. The Governor charged the Commissioner to be diligent in the supervision to ensure that the contractor delivers world - class standard
Delta State BPR Q3 Report
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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 to the Governor, Sir Festus Ahon, said the
Oborevwori felicitates Pius Sinebe at 74
Delta State Governor, Rt. Hon Sheriff Oborevwori, has congratulated former State Chairman of the Peoples Democratic Party, (PDP), Dr Pius Sinebe, as he clocks 74 on October 25. In a statement by his Chief Press Secretary, Sir Festus Ahon, the Governor said Sinebe’s knowledge, experience and regular counsel to his government had remained a major contribution to stability in the state. In the statement Governor Oborevwori acknowledged that Sinebe's expertise, experience, and consistent guidance to subsequent administrations had played a significant role in maintaining stability within
Delta govt restates commitment to quality road projects
The Delta State Government has again expressed her commitment to building durable road network across the state. Commissioner for Works in charge of rural and riverine roads, Mr. Charles Aniagwu restated the government's commitment on Tuesday while on inspection tour of the ongoing reconstruction of 13.1 kilometers Ohorhe-Adagbrassa road, and the proposed dualization of the 1.6 kilometer Eseze Road in Okpe LGA. Aniagwu who disclosed that he embarked on the tour on the Directive of Governor Sheriff Oborevwori charged the contractor handling the Adagbrassa road
