Delta commences remedial works on Old Umutu-Eku road
Delta State Government, Monday, commenced remedial works on the old Umutu/ Eku Road in Ukwuani and Ethiope East Local Government Areas of the state to provide alternative to the deplorable federal road. The State Commissioner for Works (Rural and Riverine Roads), Mr Charles Aniagwu who disclosed this while addressing journalists in Abraka, said Governor Sheriff Oborevwori was intervening on the road because of the challenges being faced by the people in navigating the failed federal road. Aniagwu said the State Government was desirous to
Oborevwori abolishes promotion arrears in Delta
Delta State Governor, Rt. Hon. Sheriff Oborevwori on Monday directed that workers be promoted as and when due, with payment of necessary financial obligations, to avoid piling up promotion arrears. Governor Oborevwori gave the directive when he received on courtesy call, Judges of the State Judiciary, led by the Chief Judge, Justice Theresa Diai at Government House, Asaba. He said his administration approved over N600 million monthly at N10,000 each per worker to be paid as palliative for three months in the first instance to cushion
SPEEDY DISPENSATION OF JUSTICE: My Govt’ll invest in judiciary – Oborevwori
Delta State Governor, Rt. Hon. Sheriff Oborevwori, Sunday, said his administration would continue to invest in the judiciary to enable it meet up with its obligations of dispensing justice speedily. Speaking at a special thanksgiving Mass to mark the beginning of the 2023/2024 legal year held at Emmanuel the Saviour Catholic Church, Asaba, Governor Oborevwori frowned at delays in Nigeria’s justice system. He urged stakeholders to work assiduously to ensure speedy justice delivery in the courts. He commended the judiciary for starting its new Legal Year 2023/2024
Abia Governor, Otti lauds Oborevwori’s impactful leadership in Delta
Abia State Governor, Dr Alex Otti has commended his Delta State counterpart, Rt. Hon. Sheriff Oborevwori for his people-oriented and impactful governance. Governor Otti stated this yesterday when he received Governor Oborevwori and his entourage at his Umuru, Umuehim country home in Ehi Na Uguru Ancient Kingdom, Isiala Ngwa South Local Government Area of Abia State. The Delta Governor and his delegation were in Abia for the funeral of late Ezinne Gold Egege, mother of Catherine Onyeme, wife of the Deputy Governor of Delta State, Sir
Diri a true servant-leader, deserves second term – Oborevwori
Delta State Governor, Rt. Hon. Sheriff Oborevwori says his Bayelsa counterpart, Senator Douye Diri, is a true servant-leader working for the development and transformation of the state and deserves a second term in office. Governor Oborevwori stated this on Saturday at the inauguration of Etegwe Bridge and upgrade of Etegwe-Edepie - Tombia Roundabout and Agilobi Road, Yenagoa, Bayelsa State. He lauded Diri for his outstanding accomplishments in the state and urged Bayelsans to come enmasse and vote massively to elect him for a second term. He also
Oborevwori tasks Nigerians on impactful living
Delta State Governor, Rt. Hon. Sheriff Oborevwori, Friday, called on Nigerians to live a life of impact for the good of society. Governor Oborevwori made the call in his remark at the funeral of late Ezinne Gold Egege at Amuke autonomous Community, Isiala-Ngwa South Local Government Area of Abia State. The late Egege is mother to Mrs Catherine Onyeme, wife of the Deputy Governor of Delta State, Sir Monday Onyeme. Speaking at the ceremony, Governor Oborevwori said that there was never a good time
FALLEN TANKER: Oborevwori cautions against scooping fuel
Governor Sheriff Oborevwori of Delta State has yet again reiterated his earlier warning on residents not to indulge in the habit of scooping petroleum products from fallen tankers. The Governor, who said it was a disaster in waiting, cautioned residents against such dangerous missions as it could lead to uncontrollable fire and avoidable deaths. Governor Oborevwori was reacting to a lone accident involving a petroleum tanker, with residents of Ibusa seen scooping petroleum products from the fallen tanker, in a statement by his Chief Press Secretary,
Oborevwori lauds religious leaders’ contributions to nation building
Delta State Governor, Rt. Hon. Sheriff Oborevwori, Tuesday, lauded religious leaders for their prayers and contributions to the peace and development of the country, saying the prayers of the church has been a stabilising factor in Nigeria. Governor Oborevwori gave the commendation when he received on courtesy visit, the State Executive of the Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN) led by the State Chairman, Apostle Sylvanus Okorote at Government House, Asaba. He said that the prayers of the church had continued to contribute to the peace and
Gov. Oborevwori mourns tanker explosion victims in Delta
Governor Sheriff Oborevwori of Delta State has sent his condolences to the families of victims who got burnt, following a tanker explosion at Koko junction, along Warri – Benin expreway on Sunday. In a statement by his Chief Press Secretary, Sir Festus Ahon, in Asaba, the Governor commiserated with the victims' families on the sad incident. He disclosed that the State Emergency Management Agency, led by the Commissioner for Special Duties, Mr Ejiro Terry was already at the scene to provide help and support for the
Delta committed to urban-rural integration – Oborevwori
Delta State Governor, Rt. Hon. Sheriff Oborevwori, Sunday, said that his administration was irrevocably committed to advancing urban-rural integration, through the construction of critical road infrastructure and urban renewal. Governor Oborevwori stated this in his remark at the 63rd Independence Day anniversary of the nation at the Cenotaph Asaba, the State capital. He paid glowing tributes to the Country's founding fathers and prayed for God's protection and blessings upon security agencies, as they fight to ward off all security threats against the nation. He said his administration
