Oborevwori congratulates Delta NUJ Chairman, Oyowe
Delta State Governor, Rt. Hon. Sheriff Oborevwori, has congratulated the newly elected State Executive Committee (SEC) of the Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ) led by Comrade Churchill Oyowe. Oborevwori, whose congratulatory message was conveyed in a statement issued by his Chief Press Secretary, Sir Festus Ahon in Asaba, also congratulated Felix Ekwu,; Vice Chairman; Victor Sorokwu, State Secretary; Josephine Omordio, Assistant Secretary; Caroline Ubini, Treasurer; Polycarb Orosevwotu, Financial Secretary, and Celestine Afokobah, Auditor. He expressed optimism that Oyowe would contribute his quota to the growth and
Oborevwori leading by example – South-South, PDP Chair
The South-South Chairman of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Chief Dan Orbih, says Governor Sheriff Oborevwori of Delta State is a shining example of what leadership is all about. Orbih stated this Wednesday, when he led the South-South zonal working Committee of the party on a courtesy visit to the Governor at Government House, Asaba. Orbih said they were in the state to formally congratulate Governor Oborevwori on his victory at the poll and its subsequent affirmation at the election petitions tribunal. He described
Delta, Julius Berger sign N78b flyovers, road expansion contracts
Delta State Government and German construction giant, Julius Berger Nigeria Plc, Wednesday, signed N78billion contracts for the construction of flyovers, cloverleaf and road expansion projects in Effurun and Warri metropolis of the state. The contracts include road expansion of a section of DSC/NPA Expressway, including a Cloverleaf Interchange at the existing Effurun flyover, alongside two pedestrian bridges, Flyover bridges at Enerhen junction to Marine Gate, DSC roundabout and PTI junction. The Secretary to the State Government, Dr Kingsley Emu, and the Commissioner for Works
Flood, water pollution hampering Nigeria’s food production – Oborevwori
Delta State Governor, Rt. Hon. Sheriff Oborevwori, Monday, said flood and water pollution were hampering food production in Nigeria and called on the Federal Government and the United Nations to tackle the menace to ensure food sufficiency in the country. Oborevwori made the call in his remarks at the 2023 World Fod Day Celebration with the theme: "Water is life, water is food, leave no one behind" held at the Cenotaph, Asaba, on Monday. The Governor, who was represented by his Deputy, Sir Monday
Supreme Court dismisses Gbagi’s appeal against Oborevwori
The Supreme Court on Thursday dismissed an appeal brought before it by Chief Kenneth Gbagi against Delta State Governor, Rt Hon Sheriff Oborevwori, for being a waste of time, mere academic exercise, and lacking any utilitarian value. In the appeal, Gbagi, a governorship candidate of the Social Democratic Party (SDP) filed the appeal against the decisions of the Election Petition Tribunal and Court of Appeal refusing to admit fresh evidence not pleaded or frontloaded during trial. Gbagi who claimed to have discovered new evidence
Oborevwori celebrates centenarian, David Gbenebichie
The Governor of Delta State, Rt. Hon. Sheriff Oborevwori, has congratulated elder statesman, Prince David S. Gbenebichie, as he clocks 100 years on October 12. The Chief Press Secretary to the Governor, Sir Festus Ahon, in a statement in Asaba said Nigeria’s business landscape was replete with the rich contributions of the centenarian, who retired in 1984 as Director of Agricultural Cooperatives in the Federal Ministry of Agriculture. He remarked that the elder statesman was a renowned public servant who served the country for 32 years
Oborevwori congratulates Festus Okubor at 63
Delta State Governor, Rt. Hon. Sheriff Oborevwori, has congratulated renowned medical practitioner, politician and astute administrator, Dr Festus Goziem Okubor, as he clocks 63 years on October 12. In a statement by his Chief Press Secretary, Sir Festus Ahon, in Asaba, the governor described Okubor, who is National President, Ute-Okpu Development Union (UDU), as a political tactician and administrator, who had contributed immensely to the public service in the state. He particularly commended Okubor for his role in stabilising the polity as a man with the
Oborevwori consolidating infrastructural renewal in Delta – Izeze
Delta State Commissioner for Works (Highways and Urban Roads) Comrade Reuben Izeze says the state government was consolidating infrastructural renewal in Asaba, other urban and rural centres across the state. Speaking during inspection of reconstruction and expansion of road and drainage at Ibusa Road Asaba, Comrade Izeze said the work originally meant to deflood adjoining streets and roads from the Koka interchange was a continuation of the work done by the previous administration. He said Governor Oborevwori was committed to ensuring quality road infrastructure
Oborevwori Inaugurates 44-member Delta Advisory Council
Delta State Governor, Rt. Hon. Sheriff Oborevwori, on Tuesday inaugurated the State’s Advisory and Peace Building Council, with a charge to support the government's M.O.R.E Agenda with regular expert advice to foster inclusive economic growth, environmental protection, religious harmony and sustainable development of the state. Governor Oborevwori, who spoke at the inauguration ceremony held at Unity Hall, Government House, Asaba, said the appointees were men and women of great wisdom, exemplary character, enviable track record of performance and proven leadership qualities. He held that the government and
Delta alerts residents on recurring scam acts
Delta State Government, Monday, alerted Deltans and the general public against falling prey to the activities of scammers whose specialty was fooling the unsuspecting public in order to obtain unjust financial favours under the guise of giving them appointments. Chief Press Secretary to the Governor, Sir Festus Ahon, who reiterated the warning for the third time, said some criminal elements were impersonating the Secretary to the State Government, Dr Kingsley Emu; Chief of Staff to the Governor, Hon Johnson Erijo and himself to defraud
