Delta to complete Okpanam-Ibusa road by May – Izeze
Delta State Commissioner for Works Highways and Urban Roads, Comrade Reuben Izeze, has assured that Okpanam-Ibusa Road project in Oshimili North Local Government Area, would be completed and delivered by May 2024. Izeze who gave the assurance during inspection of the project in Okpanam on Wednesday, commended the contractor, Lebtech Construction Limited, for the pace and quality of work done. The project that was awarded on 29th September, 2022 by the immediate past administration, is a 5.3km road, with two side concrete drains measuring 10.6km, one
Committee Review Ministry of Agriculture and Natural Resources
Arising from the outcome of the review of the implementation of the Greenhouse project by the State Ministry of Agriculture and Natural Resources, the Governor of Delta State Rt. Hon Elder Sheriff F.O. Oborevwori has constituted a seven man committee chaired by the Secretary to the State Government (SSG), Dr. Kingsley Emu to investigate the claims and perceived infractions related to the management of the scheme by the Ministry. According to a statement signed by the Secretary to the State Government, Dr. Kingsley Emu, that
RATES VARIATION: Delta tasks contractors on speedy projects’ completion
Delta State Government, Tuesday, urged contractors handling various projects for the state to speed up construction works in view of the volatility in the foreign exchange regime. The State Commissioner for Works (Rural and Riverine Roads), Mr Charles Aniagwu gave the charge during inspection of Jolly Avenue, Onicha-Ugbo in Aniocha North Local Government Area of the state. He lauded the contractor for the pace of work done and urged other contracting firms in the state to emulate the pace of work done by this contractor to
Oborevwori’s CPS pays enrolment fees for indigent students
Chief Press Secretary to the Governor of Delta State, Sir Festus Ahon has paid West African Examination Council, WAEC enrolment fees for all indigent students of Erhavwen Secondary School, Ekrerhavwen-Agbarho, Ughelli North Local Government Area of the state. Making the payment on Tuesday in Ekrerhavwen-Agbarho when he visited the school, Sir Ahon said the gesture, was in line with Governor Sheriff Oborevwori’s MORE Agenda for all Deltans. According to him, "we are here to assist indigent students of this school to pay for their WAEC enrolment
SANITATION MOBILE COURT COMMENCES PROSECUTION OF OFFENDERS IN DELTA CAPITAL TERRITORY
By Isharo Odafe In a bid to keep the State Capital clean, the Delta State Capital Territory Development Agency sanitation mobile court has issued a court summon to eighteen premises which included five commercial and twelve residential premises before the mobile court adding that those summoned would be arraign on Wednesday 31st of January, 2024. In a statement signed by the Director General of Delta State Capital Territory Development Agency, Chief Patrick Ukah, he stated that a press statement was earlier issued indicating that five environmental
Deltans Rejoice As Julius Berger Commences Construction Of Flyover Bridges In Warri, Effurun
Residents and motorists plying the busy Effurun and Warri roads have expressed joy with the mobilisation to site of Julius Berger to commence the construction of flyover bridges and road expansion works in the twin metropolis of Delta State. The construction giant on Monday mobilised to DSC Roundabout to commence the construction of the three flyovers, cloverleaf, pedestrian bridges and ancillary road expansion projects as part of the plans of Governor Sheriff Oborevwori's administration for the infrastructure development and urban renewal of Warri, Uvwie and environs. A
Delta Award On Oil, Gas Investment, Excites Guwor
Speaker, Delta State House of Assembly, Rt Hon Emomotimi Dennis Guwor, has said that the state’s emergence as safest in Nigeria for oil and gas investment was another milestone in government‘s drive for sustainable peace, security and good governance in the state. Rt Hon Guwor who was reacting to Friday night’s presentation of award to Delta State as safest in oil and gas investment, said the PDP led administration in the state had always shown so much interest at ensuring that multi nationals operating in
Oborevwori celebrates Rivers Governor, Fubara at 49
Delta State Governor, Rt. Hon. Sheriff Oborevwori, has congratulated his Rivers counterpart, Mr Siminalayi Fubara FCA, on his 49th birth anniversary on January 28. In a statement by his Chief Press Secretary, Sir Festus Ahon, in Asaba, Governor Oborevwori said Governor Fubara was a leader worth celebrating for his outstanding accomplishments in the governance of Rivers State. He lauded the Rivers Governor for his resilience and grandiose contributions to the governance and development of the state, describing him as a "great patriot and man of unassailable
The N2bn Oborevwori Special Agric Intervention Initiative
By Festus Ahon Globally, governments are striving to ensure that peoples and tribes are able to feed themselves through sustainable food supply and clean agricultural practices. For African countries which have had to face multiple challenges occasioned by climate change and human induced adversities, food security has become a major priority for people oriented governments. It is generally held that no man is one unless and until he is able to feed himself on a sustainable basis. This inclination applies to individuals as it does to communities
Delta emerges Nigeria’s safest state for oil & gas investments
Delta State has won the safest state award for Oil and Gas investments in the country at the Nigeria Oil & Gas Forum and award night. The award ceremony was organised by the founder Ms Nafisa Aliyu Haruna and sponsored by the Federal Ministry of Petroleum Resources held at the International Conference Centre, Abuja on Friday night. Presenting the award, Ms Haruna stated that Delta State has contributed immensely to increased oil and gas production in Nigeria. She stated that Delta State emerged first from the opinion
