Delta Working To Be Food Basket Of The Nation Says Onyeme
THE Deputy Governor of Delta State, Sir Monday Onyeme, FCA, has said that the Governor Sheriff Oborevwori-led administration would make the state the food basket of the nation. Sir Onyeme made the disclosure on Thursday in Asaba during a meeting of the Delta State Food Security Committee. According to him, "This government is giving agriculture all the seriousness that it deserves and I am sure that the Governor Oborevwori administration will be remembered forever for opening up agriculture in Delta State and for making us the
Oborevwori’s urban renewal strategies yielding results – Aniagwu
Delta State Commissioner for Works (Rural and Riverine Roads), Mr Charles Aniagwu, has said that Governor Sheriff Oborevwori's urban renewal plans for the state were now yielding tangible fruits across urban centres of the state. Mr Aniagwu disclosed this on Monday in Warri, while speaking to journalists after an inspection of reconstruction of Upper and Lower Erejuwa Road, Esisi road, and Hospital Road, Warri. Aniagwu, who was accompanied by the Chief Press Secretary to the Governor, Sir Festus Ahon, and the functioning Permanent Secretary in the
DTSG to reconstruct Okirighwre-Benin road
Delta State Government, Monday, said it would reconstruct the failed Okirighwre-Benin Road and other internal roads in Sapele to ease movement for motorists within the area. The State Commissioner for Works (Rural and Riverine Roads), Mr. Charles Aniagwu, disclosed this to journalists after an inspection of the road. Aniagwu, who was in company of the State Chairman of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Olorogun Kingsley Esiso, the Chairman of Sapele Local Government Council, Hon. Bright Abeke, and the Chief Press Secretary to the Governor, Sir Festus
Reporter to Editor: My Vanguard Story
By Mideno Bayagbon (The Fifth Editor) The first time I came to Vanguard Newspapers, I was more or less a greenhorn, a dreamer, but one who boldly harboured the ambition of honing my writing skill as quickly as possible, rising through the ranks and one day attaining the pinnacle of the profession. I was then a student of Mass Communication at the outstanding University of Nigeria, Nsukka, and had chosen Vanguard as the place to do my internship. Before this time, however, l have had stints writing
DELTA: Chief Judge rounds up 2nd quarter Correctional Centres Visits.
...commends Judges, Magistrates, Ministry of Justice. Christopher Odamah, Asaba The Delta State Chief Judge, Hon Justice Tessy Diai has completed the 2nd quarter visits to the five Custodial Centres in the State. The visit which started on the 1st of July, 2024, began at the Warri Custodial Centre, where 360 warrants were reviewed and three lucky inmates were released on the advice of the Director of Public Prosecution while, a fourth inmate who was improperly remanded also regained his freedom. . Justice Diai said "On Tuesday the 2nd
Delta Hajj pilgrims bag Saudi Arabia’s good conduct award
The Delta State contingent to the 2024 Hajj pilgrimage have been given an award for good conduct in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. The award, which was presented by the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, was received by the Chairman of the State Muslim Pilgrims Welfare Board and leader of the delegation, Alhaji Auwalu Tukur. The Saudi Arabian authorities had expressed appreciation to the Delta contingent for their exemplary conduct and as one of the best and peaceful performing state in Nigeria in the 2024 hajj. Alhaji Tukur
Oborevwori’s Spokesman Dismisses Opposition to Delta LG Polls as Preposterous, Ridiculous
Delta State Government, Tuesday, said opposition parties in the state were not serious with last Saturday's local government council elections in the state, describing their calls for the cancellation of the polls as preposterous and ridiculous. Chief Press Secretary to the Governor, Sir Festus Ahon while speaking to journalists on Tuesday in Asaba, described the allegations of rigging by the opposition parties as false and laughable, adding that the opposition were not prepared for the election. He said that the ruling Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has
Oborevwori tasks LG Chairmen on modesty, fiscal discipline
Delta State Governor, Rt. Hon. Sheriff Oborevwori, Monday, charged newly-elected Chairmen and Vice Chairmen of the 25 local governments in the state to embark on viable infrastructural projects and ensure modesty, fiscal discipline, prudent management, judicious allocation of resources, and excellent service delivery. Governor Oborevwori also tasked them to avoid profligacy typified by wasteful spending and extravagant lifestyle, but to address the recurring problems of insecurity, poverty, unemployment and environmental decay in the various local government areas. Oborevwori gave the charge while swearing-in the newly elected
ROAD EXPANSION: We’ll redesign Effurun roundabout for free traffic flow – Oborevwori
Delta State Governor, Rt. Hon. Sheriff Oborevwori, Sunday, said the state government was working with the construction giant, Julius Berger, to redesign and remodel the Effurun roundabout for the purpose of providing cloverleaf and road expansion in the busy corridor. Governor Oborevwori disclosed this to newsmen shortly after inspecting the flyover under construction at PTI junction in Uvwie Local Government Area of the state. The Governor, who said he was impressed with the job done so far on the projects, expressed optimism that Julius Berger would
