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
Oborevwori celebrates media mogul, Obaigbena at 65
Delta State Gôvernor, Rt. Hon. Sheriff Oborevwori, has congratuled media mogul, Prince Nduka Obaigbena, on his 65th birth anniversary. In a statement by his Chief Press Secretary, Sir Festus Ahon, Governor Oborevwori lauded the Chairman/Editor-in-Chief of THISDAY Newspapers Group/Arise News, for his admirable and outstanding contributions to Nigerian media ownership and operations. According to him, Prince Obaigbena added splendour to the noble profession through well-deserved innovations, earning him the nickname "The Duke" of journalism for his inspirational and leadership efforts. "On behalf of the government and people
Oborevwori, Guwor, Dafinone, others pay last respect to Gbagi
Delta State Governor, Rt. Hon. Sheriff Oborevwori, Speaker of the State House of Assembly, Rt. Hon. Emomotimi Guwor, Senator representing Delta Central Senatorial District, Senator Ede Dafinone, Friday, attended the funeral ceremony of former Minister of State for Education, Olorogun Kenneth Gbagi. Gbagi, who was Delta State Governorship candidate of the Social Democratic Party (SDP) in the 2023 general elections, died on Saturday, May 4, 2024, at the age of 62 years. Other dignitaries at the funeral include; Chief Judge of Delta State, Justice Theresa Diai;
DELTA LG POLLS: Oborevwori Predicts Victory For PDP
...says he believes in free, fair, credible elections Delta State Governor, Rt. Hon. Sheriff Oborevwori, has predicted victory for the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) Chairmanship and Councilorship candidates in the July 13, 2024 Local Government Council elections in the state. Governor Oborevwori gave the prediction at the grand finale and mega rally of the party held at the Cenotaph, Asaba on Wednesday. He commended the party's candidates for following his footsteps by campaigning from community to community, unit to unit and ward to ward. He said that the
Delta reiterates commitment to curbing Cholera outbreak
Delta State Government has assured residents that it will give nothing to chance as it collaborates with the Nigeria Center for Disease Control and Prevention (NCDC) to curb the spread of cholera outbreak in the State. The Delta State Commissioner for Health, Dr. Joseph Onojaeme gave the assurance yesterday when responding to questions on efforts the State Government has made in curbing the spread of Cholera in the State recently. He disclosed that from the three out breaks which occurred in February, March and June, 2024,
Okada ban has reduced crime in Delta – Oborevwori
Delta State Governor, Rt. Hon. Sheriff Oborevwori, Tuesday, said the ban on motorcycle, popularly known as Okada, for commercial transportation, had led to a noticeable reduction in crime rate in Asaba and its environs. Governor Oborevwori disclosed this when he received on courtesy call, the Forum of Female Permanent Secretaries in the state, led by the Permanent Secretary, Ministry of Environment, Dr (Mrs) Mininie Oseji. He said he was impressed with the performance of the Permanent Secretaries in their offices and charged them to continue to
*OUR LEADER CLOCKS 65!*
Your Excellency, Today marks another special day for us to joyfully celebrate you with deep and sincere appreciation, as you mark your 65th Birthday. Your quintessential leadership, characterized by an urbane personality, cerebral acumen, astute, visionary sagacity, all finely tempered with your calm, distinguished, charismatic simplicity, have etched your name in the pantheon of greatness and remained the beacon which has continued to guide and direct our political radar. We pray that God Almighty will continue to guide, protect and enlarge your coast with divine wisdom and
Oborevwori extols Okowa at 65
Delta State Governor, Rt. Hon. Sheriff Oborevwori has congratulated his predecessor, Senator Ifeanyi Okowa, CON as he clocks 65 years on July 8. Governor Oborevwori in a statement by his Chief Press Secretary, Sir Festus Ahon, in Asaba, extolled the immediate past Governor of the State for his outstanding contributions to State and nation-building. He expressed gratitude to the immediate past Governor for having supported him to emerge as a deserving successor. Oborevwori said: "My dear leader, I will start by thanking you for all that you
