OKUOMA KILLINGS: Oborevwori cautions traditional rulers against shielding suspects
Delta State Governor, Rt. Hon. Sheriff Oborevwori, Thursday, cautioned traditional rulers in the state against shielding suspects involved in the killing of four military officers and thirteen soldiers in Okuama community, Ughelli South Local Government Area of the state. Governor Oborevwori gave the warning when he addressed traditional rulers, on the unfortunate incident at the State Traditional Rulers' Council Secretariat in Asaba. The Governor who said that the act was alien to the state, described it as barbaric, inhumane and unacceptable and vowed that those who
Attack on Military Personnel: Oborevwori condemns killings, condoles military, families of victims
Delta State Governor, Rt Hon Sheriff Oborevwori, Saturday, condemned, in very strong terms, the unprovoked killing of officers and soldiers attached to 63 Brigade at Okuama community, Ughelli South Local Government Area of the state. He condoled with the military and the families of Officers and Soldiers who died in the attack. Governor Oborevwori, in a statement by his Chief Press Secretary, Sir Festus Ahon, said: "The Government of Delta State is gravely disturbed by the violence and unprovoked killing of the officers and soldiers, which
HARDSHIP: Delta approves over N674 million for students’ bursary
… to equip General Hospitals with N3 billion Delta State Executive Council, (EXCO), Wednesday, approved the payment of over N674,000,000 as bursary to students of its origin for the 2022/2023 academic session. The approval was part of the decisions reached at the State Executive Council meeting presided over by Governor Sheriff Oborevwori. Briefing journalists at the end of the meeting, the State Commissioner for Information, Dr. Ifeanyi Osuoza, said Exco also approved phase two procurement of medical equipment for 20 general hospitals across the state. He listed the
Oborevwori tasks varsities on research for national devt.
Delta State Governor, Rt. Hon. Sheriff Oborevwori, Tuesday, charged Nigerian universities to significantly enhance their efforts in viable research and innovation to enable them proffer solutions to the myriad of challenges bedeviling the country. Governor Oborevwori gave the charge when he received on a courtesy visit, the Management of Federal University of Petroleum Resources, (FUPRE), Ugbomro, led by its Vice-Chancellor, Prof. Akpofure Rim-Rukeh, at Government House, Asaba. The Governor, who commended FUPRE for their ingenuity, said his administration would continue to support education in the state
Oborevwori celebrates Austine Ayemidejor at 63
Delta State Governor, Rt. Hon. Sheriff Oborevwori, has congratulated former Special Project Director, Asaba International Airport, Mr Austine Ayemidejor, as he clocks 63 years on March 9. In a statement by his Chief Press Secretary, Sir Festus Ahon, in Asaba, Governor Oborevwori said Ayemidejor was a political strategist and administrator who made significant contributions to the state's public service. In particular, he expressed gratitude to Ayemidejor for his contribution to the recent, successful concessioning of the Asaba International Airport and its management. The governor stated that Ayemidejor
DSUST matriculates 2,450 students for 2023/2024 Academic Session
The Delta State University of Science and Technology, Ozoro, has matriculated 2,450 newly admitted students who sought admission into the institution for the current academic session. Vice Chancellor of the institution, Professor Jacob Oboreh, announced this during the matriculation ceremony held at the University’s events and convocation arena in Ozoro on Friday. Professor Oboreh, while congratulating the new intakes, charged them to be worthy ambassadors of their parents, adding that university degree is conferred on students who are found worthy in learning and in character He expressed
Tinubu, Oborevwori, Dafinone, Ogboru attend Kokori’s funeral
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, Governor Sheriff Oborevwori, Senator Ede Dafinone and Chief Great Ogboru, prominent Nigerians on Friday graced the burial ceremony of elder statesman and hero of Nigeria's democracy, Chief Frank Kokori at Oviorie-Ovu, Ethiope East Local Local Government Area of Delta State. The quiet Agbon clan stood still to give last respect and final rites to their illustrious son, Kokori who passed on December 7, 2023. In his eulogy at the funeral held at St James' Anglican Church Oviorie-Ovu, Ethiope East Local Government Area
Delta North PDP Stakeholders Pass Vote Of Confidence On Oborevwori, Onyeme, Okowa
Delta North Stakeholders on Thursday, March 7, 2024, passed a vote of confidence on the Governor of Delta State, Rt. Hon. Sheriff Oborevwori at a meeting held in Asaba. The Stakeholders also passed a vote of confidence on the Deputy Governor, Sir Monday Onyeme, and on the immediate past Governor, Senator, Dr. Ifeanyi Okowa. Dame Nkem Okwuofu, a member of the State Advisory Council, who moved the vote of confidence motion on Governor Sheriff Oborevwori, Deputy Governor, Sir Monday Onyeme, and immediate past Delta State
On this memorable day, I stand in solidarity with all women around the world
On this memorable day, I stand in solidarity with women who shatter stereotypes, push boundaries, and ignite change. Let's amplify voices, celebrate achievements, and focus on the hardworking women of Delta State. #InternationalWomensDay #WomenEmpowerment #youmatter
Delta converts Orerokpe Technical College to ‘varsity campus
Delta State Governor, Rt. Hon. Sheriff Oborevwori, on Wednesday, said the Faculty of Management Sciences of the University of Science and Technology, (DSUST), Ozoro, would take off at the Orerokpe Technical College, Orerokpe, Okpe Local Government Area. Governor Oborevwori disclosed this in an interview with journalists shortly after inspecting facilities at the school in Orerokpe, which are under construction. He said the Ministry of Technical Education would hand over the facilities at the College in Orerokpe to the Ministry of Higher Education for a seamless take
