Oborevwori felicitates Eddie Ono-Sorhue at 80
Delta State Governor, Rt. Hon. Sheriff Oborevwori, Thursday, congratulated former Chairman of old Okpe Local Government Council, Chief Eddie Ono-Sorhue, as he clocks 80. In a statement by his Chief Press Secretary, Sir Festus Ahon, in Asaba, said Ono-Sorhue, a loyal patriot, administrator and an accomplished leader, has continued to offer invaluable service, particularly to his Udu people, Delta and its citizens. Governor Oborevwori said: "It is with profound joy that on behalf of my family, the government and people of Delta, I bring very warm
DSIEC refutes fake electoral timetable
The Delta State Independent Electoral Commission DSIEC, Wednesday, debunked the alleged notice of election timetable and schedule of activities for the 2024 Local Government Council elections in the state. Chairman of the Commission, Dr. Jerry Agbaike in a statement made available to journalists said the purported document was a fake public notice and did not emanate from the Commission. He said that the Commission was yet to fix a date for the election and would communicate to the general public once a date is fixed. The Statement
MAY DAY: We’ll set up committee for wage review – Gov Oborevwori
Delta State Governor, Rt. Hon. Sheriff Oborevwori, says his administration would set up a committee to look into workers' demand for salary increase in view of the current hardship in the country. Governor Oborevwori stated this in his address at the 2024 Workers' Day celebration held at the Cenotaph, Asaba, on Wednesday. He commended workers in the state for their support for the emergence of his administration and for the prevailing industrial harmony across the state. He said his administration had always prioritised the welfare of workers
FIRST YEAR ANNIVERSARY: High Court Complex ready for inauguration May – Oborevwori
Delta State Governor, Rt Hon Sheriff Oborevwori, has said that the High Court building complex, Asaba, would be ready for inauguration in May as part of the projects to mark his administration's first year in office. Governor Oborevwori, who disclosed this to journalists during inspection of the project on Tuesday, said he was impressed with the exterior finishing of the building but frowned at the poor interior finishing and told the contractor to ensure proper finishing of the project in readiness for inauguration in May. The
Oborevwori pours accolades on Solomon Ogba at 64
Delta State Governor, Rt. Hon. Sheriff Oborevwori, has congratulated the erstwhile President of Athletics Federation of Nigeria, AFN, Chief Solomon Ogba, as he clocks 64 on May 1. Governor Oborevwori, in a statement by his Chief Press Secretary, Sir Festus Ahon, in Asaba, lauded Ogba for his multiple outstanding accomplishments in the service of Delta and Nigeria. He said that Ogba had made remarkable contributions to the development of sports and politics in Delta, Nigeria and in Africa since he became ingrained in sports administration nearly
We’re Committed To Prompt Payment of Pensions–Oborevwori
Delta State Governor, Rt. Hon. Sheriff Oborevwori, Tuesday, said his administration remained stoically committed to the timely payment of pension benefits to retiring and retired personnel of the state's workforce. Governor Oborevwori, who stated this at the swearing-in and inauguration of three new Special Advisers, Chairmen and members of boards in Asaba, urged the State Bureau for Pensions to be proactive in the discharge of its functions, and to promptly advise the government appropriately. Those sworn-in as Special Advisers are Mr. Austin Ayemidejor, Mr. Sunny Jero
Gov Oborevwori swears-in, inaugurates new appointees April 30
Delta State Governor, Rt. Hon. Sheriff Oborevwori, will swear-in and inaugurate newly appointed Special Advisers and other appointees on Tuesday, April 30, 2024. A statement to this effect by the Chief Press Secretary to the Governor, Sir Festus Ahon, listed the Special Advisers as Mr. Austin Ayemidejor, Mr. Sunny Jero and Mr. Emmanuel Osazuwa. Also billed for inauguration are Sir Eddy Ogidi-Gbegbaje as Chairman, Delta State Bureau for Pensions; Mr. Ifeanyi Egwunyenga as Chief Job and Wealth Creation Officer, and Mr. Jude Oghenevwaire Emurotu as a
Oborevwori grants employment to best graduating student
…tasks Delsu graduands on effective entrepreneurship Delta State Governor, Rt Hon Sheriff Oborevwori, Saturday, approved automatic employment for the overall best graduating student of the Delta State University, DELSU, Abraka, Ilebe Joshua of the Faculty of Pharmacy with 4.83 CGPA. Governor Oborevwori who approved the automatic employment at the 16th Convocation for 2022/2023 academic session of the University, challenged graduands of the University not to think only of getting paid jobs but to be entrepreneurial in their approach to life. While congratulating the graduands who had been
COUNCIL POLLS: No imposition of candidates – Oborevwori
… gets Delta Central PDP confidence vote Delta State Governor, Rt Hon Sheriff Oborevwori, Sunday, ruled out imposition of candidates in the forthcoming local government council elections in the state. Governor Oborevwori who disclosed this at the PDP Delta Central Stakeholders meeting held at his Osubi country home, said Delta State Independent Electoral Commission, DSIEC, would soon come out with a timetable for the conduct of the election. He said: "Delta State is one of the most solid states in Nigeria. Very very soon we will have
Gov Oborevwori seeks prayers for Nigeria’s progress
Delta State Governor, Rt Hon Sheriff Oborevwori has urged Nigerians to pray for the continued peace, unity, progress and prosperity to reign in the state and country, especially in this trying period. Governor Oborevwori made the call at the 25th Priestly Ordination Anniversary and Book Presentation of Very Rev Fr. Dr. Christopher Ekabo at Christ the King Catholic Church, Obiaruku, Ukwuani Local Government Area of the state. Fr. Ekabo who is Executive Secretary, Delta State Christian Pilgrims Welfare Board, was ordained as a Catholic priest in
