April 2024

Governor Sheriff Oborevwori of Delta State has expressed grief and condoled the families of the victims of the Nollywood boat mishap, saying their deaths were excruciating and unfortunate. He said that the State Government was agonised over the unfortunate and untimely passing of Junior Pope and others in the boat mishap. Governor Oborevwori in a statement by his Chief Press Secretary, Sir Festus Ahon, in Asaba, urged Nollywood fans and stakeholders to accept the passing of the actors as an unfortunate incident. He prayed God to grant

Governor Sheriff Oborevwori of Delta State has congratulated the Senator representing Delta Central Senatorial District in the National Assembly, Senator Ede Dafinone, on his 62nd birth anniversary on April 10. Governor Oborevwori in a statement by his Chief Press Secretary, Sir Festus Ahon, in Asaba, stated that Dafinone, a professional accountant turned politician, comes from the family of Senator David Omueya Dafinone, who holds the Guinness World Record for having the largest number of members from a single biological family in the Institute of Chartered

The Governor of Delta State, Rt. Hon. Sheriff Oborevwori, has congratulated former Secretary to the State Government and current Director-General of the State Capital Territory Development Agency, Chief Patrick Ukah, as he clocks 60 years on April 10. Governor Oborevwori, in a statement by his Chief Press Secretary, Sir Festus Ahon, in Asaba, said that Chief Ukah remained a great political tactician and exemplary administrator, who had contributed immensely to the growth of the public service of the state. The governor noted that Ukah had had

Delta State Governor, Rt. Hon. Sheriff Oborevwori, has felicitated iconic architect and renowned leader of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in the country, Chief Tom Ikimi, on his 80th birth anniversary. In a statement by his Chief Press Secretary, Sir Festus Ahon, Governor Oborevwori described Chief Ikimi as a first-rate political leader with impeccable leadership qualifications and a model administrator. “As an impeccable leader, you made a name for yourself in the fields of architecture, politics, and business.We celebrate you and all that you have accomplished

Governor Sheriff Oborevwori of Delta State has congratulated renowned politician and businessman, Chief Great Ovedje Ogboru, on his 66th birth anniversary. Oborevwori’s felicitation was contained in a statement by his Chief Press Secretary, Sir Festus Ahon, where in he lauded the business mogul for his outstanding contributions to the political and economic development of the state. He said Chief Great Ogboru remained a bastion of development politics, a businessman par excellence and a man of the people whose popularity, especially amongst Urhobos, was awesome. "On behalf of

The member representing the Ndokwa/Ukwuani Federal Constituency in the House of Representatives, Hon Nnamdi Ezechi, has expressed sadness over the death of a former Caretaker Committee Chairman of Ndokwa East Local Government, Hon Ikechukwu Aniche. Hon Ezechi, during a condolence visit to the bereaved family at Ashaka, noted that the late Ikechukwu Aniche was a gentleman who endeared himself to many through his benevolence and strong character The Federal Lawmaker, who served as Supervisory Councillor for Works under the Aniche administration, said he learnt a lot

Delta State Governor, Rt. Hon. Sheriff Oborevwori, has felicitated Muslims in the state, Nigeria and all over the world, on the occasion of 2024 Eid-el-Fitr celebration. In a statement by his Chief Press Secretary, Sir Festus Ahon, in Asaba, Governor Oborevwori tasked every follower of Islam with incorporating the spiritual lessons of love, peace, and justice from Ramadan into their everyday lives in order to promote national harmony, peace, and progress. The Governor said, "I felicitate with all Deltans and Nigerians, especially our Muslim brothers and

Delta State Governor, Rt. Hon. Sheriff Oborevwori, Monday, said his administration had completed many projects across the three senatorial districts of the state, billed for inauguration as part of activities to mark his first year anniversary in office. Governor Oborevwori said this while inspecting Edo Road in Ughelli; Emevor-Orogun Road in Isoko North, the bridge across the Obo River at Ogwashi-Uku in sector C 1 of the Ughelli-Asaba Road dualisation, and the 5.3km Okpanam-Ibusa by-pass road in Oshimili North Local Government Area of the state. The

Delta State Governor, Rt. Hon. Sheriff Oborevwori, Monday, said the multi-billion naira Udu Harbour Market in Udu Local Government Area of the state would be ready for inauguration in April, 2025. Governor Oborevwori gave the assurance after inspecting ongoing works on the project which, according to him, had been delayed for too long. Accompanied by the Commissioner for Trade and Investments, Mr Samuel Oligida, Housing, Hon. Godknows Angele and Oil and Gas Chief Vincent Oyibode, Governor Oborevwori while assuring the contractor of prompt payments of his