Oborevwori releases over N1bn for DSUST College of Health project
...Inaugurates phase 1 of Emevor-Orogun road, okays construction of Phase 2 Delta State Governor, Rt. Hon. Sheriff Oborevwori, Tuesday, said his administration has released over N1 billion to the contractor handling the College of Health Sciences project at the Delta State University of Science and Technology, DSUST, Ozoro, Isoko North Local Government Area of the State. Governor Oborevwori disclosed this at the inauguration of the 4.04km Emevor-Orogun Phase 1 with 5.555km accompanying side drains at Emevor Community in the Local Government Area. The Governor, who paid tribute
Delta enjoying peace, progress in hard times – Oborevwori
Delta State Governor, Rt. Hon. Sheriff Oborevwori, Sunday, said the state was enjoying peace and progress in hard times despite not borrowing in the one year of his administration. Governor Oborevwori stated this on Sunday at the 1st Anniversary thanksgiving service of the 8th Delta State House of Assembly held at the Redeemed Christian Church of God, Region 34 Headquarter, Unity Model Parish, Asaba. He said that the state was making impressive progress in infrastructural and human capital development despite the economic hard times bedeviling the
Delta Gov’t ban on Iron condemn scavengers in force – Bureau Chief
...Says Ministry of Environment didn't grant permit, special uniforms to imposters Activities of Iron Condemn scavengers remained banned in all twenty five local government areas of Delta State, and offenders shall be apprehended and prosecuted to serve as deterrent to deviants and those contemplating breaking laws and regulations. Chief Executive Officer of Delta State Orientation and Communications Bureau, Barrister Fred Latimore Oghenesivbe, reaffirmed the state government's position on Saturday in swift reaction to numerous reports of alleged persisting activities of Iron Condemn scavengers in some parts
Oborevwori felicitates Erstwhile Dep Governor, Elue at 84
Delta State Governor, Rt. Hon. Sheriff Oborevwori, has congratulated a former Deputy Governor of the state, Chief Benjamin Elue, on his 84th birth anniversary on June 6. Governor Oborevwori, in a statement by his Chief Press Secretary, Sir Festus Ahon, in Asaba, noted that Chief Elue, a distinguished educator and politician whose modesty, devotion, and loyalty has continued to inspire younger generation of politicians and leaders, served as former Governor James Ibori's deputy from 1999 to 2007. According to him, Chief Elue had been faithful and
Air Force Chief, Abubakar hails Oborevwori over support to military, execution of M.O.R.E Agenda
...as Oborevwori gifts Nigerian Airforce land The Chief of Air Staff, Air Marshal Hassan Abubakar, Wednesday, commended Governor Sheriff Oborevwori for the support the Delta State Government has provided to the Air Force over the years and also on the robust execution of his M.O.R.E agenda in the state. Abubakar who spoke during a courtesy visit to the governor at Government House Asaba, also hailed Governor Oborevwori for gifting the Air Force land land to fully entrench itself in the state. He spoke as Governor Oborevwori handed
Oborevwori greets Ex-Deputy Governor, Utuama at 77
Delta State Governor, Rt. Hon. Sheriff Oborevwori has congratulated former Deputy Governor of the State, Prof. Amos Utuama, SAN, as he clocks 77. He praised the distinguished scholar and politician for his devotion, loyalty, and commitment to the development and unification of the state and the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), particularly in Delta Central. In a statement by his Chief Press Secretary, Sir Festus Ahon, in Asaba, the governor celebrated Utuama's extraordinary life of service to the state, the academic community, and the nation. Oborevwori described Prof.
Jonathan inaugurates Delta High Court Complex
..As Oborevwori presents 20 SUVs to Judges Nigeria's former President, Dr Goodluck Jonathan, Tuesday, inaugurated Delta State High Court Complex in Asaba and flagged off the presentation of 20 Toyota Prado Sport Utility Vehicles, SUVs, to Judges in the state at which event he openly lauded the state government for credible performance. Speaking during the inauguration ceremony, Jonathan commended Governor Sheriff Oborevwori for his primary focus on the infrastructural development of Delta State and his commitment to continuing with projects inherited from previous administrations in the
Oborevwori salutes Mike Adiotomre at 86
Delta State Governor, Rt. Hon. Sheriff Oborevwori, has congratulated a Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) chieftain and elder statesman, Chief Mike Adiotomre, as he clocks 86 years. Adiotomre is a well-known administrator and exceptional politician from Ovu-Inland, Ethiope East Local Government Area of the state. In a statement by his Chief Press Secretary, Sir Festus Ahon, in Asaba, the governor commended Adiotomre for his tremendous contributions to state and nation building. He noted that Adiotomre had made outstanding contributions to Nigeria's development, particularly during his tenure as Secretary
Oborevwori celebrates Edith Okowa at 63
Delta State Governor, Rt. Hon. Sheriff Oborevwori, has congratulated the wife of the immediate past Governor of the state, Dame Edith Okowa, on her 63rd birth anniversary. Governor Oborevwori, in statement by his Chief Press Secretary, Sir Festus Ahon, in Asaba, lauded Dame Okowa for her charitable endeavours, particularly those aimed at giving the less-fortunate members of the society a higher quality of life. He said that Dame Okowa remained an honourable and selfless woman who stood stoically by her husband as Governor of the state
Tinubu, Oborevwori, Obaseki, others pay tribute to late Asagba of Asaba
President Bola Tinubu, Governor Sheriff Oborevwori of Delta State and his Edo counterpart, Mr Godwin Obaseki were among guests who graced the memorial mass in honour of the late 13th Asagba of Asaba, HRM Professor Joseph Chike Edozien, CFR in Asaba, the DeltaStateCapital. Other guests present include; Deputy Governor of the state, Sir Monday Onyeme, former Governors, Senator Ifeanyi Okowa, Chief James Ibori, former Deputy Governor, Chief Benjamin Elue, Senator Ned Nwoko, Speaker of the State House of Assembly, Rt. Hon. Emomotimi Guwor, Chairman of
