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January 2024

*** DISBURSEMENT TO COMMENCE BY THE FIRST WEEK OF FEBRUARY 2024 I wish to bring to the notice of the National Association of Delta State Students who are planning a protest over non-payment of bursary award, that His Excellency the Governor of Delta State Rt. Hon. (Elder) Sheriff Oborevwori has approved the payment of the 2023 bursary award and has directed the State Scholarship Board to make arrangements to commence disbursement to validly qualified students of Delta State origin by the first week of February 2024. I,

BY FRED EDOREH No one is perfect, no, not one, but “in the pursuit of perfection, we can achieve excellence.” Those are the words of Vince Lombardi, reputedly the greatest Coach in the history of the (American) National Football League, the richest and most successful sports organisation in the world. Lombardi expatiated that the chase for excellence simply entails ‘dreaming the best, aspiring for the best and seeking the best to achieve the best.’ That describes every policy decision, action, projects and programmes of Rt Hon Sheriff Oborevwori

Delta State Governor, Rt. Hon. Sheriff Oborevwori, has commiserated with the Okitiakpe family, Ekakpamre community, the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in Ughelli South Local Government Area and the Urhobo nation on the passing of elder statesman, Chief Patrick Okitiakpe. Chief Okitiakpe, who hailed from Ekakpamre in Ughelli South Local Government Area of the State, was a founding leader of the PDP. He died on Monday after a brief illness at the age of 86. Governor Oborevwori, in a statement by his Chief Press Secretary, Sir Festus

...As Oghenesivbe, DSOB Magt staff commences familiarization visits to stakeholders Permanent Secretary and Solicitor-General, Delta State Ministry of Justice, MOJ, Omamuzo Erebe, Esq, has again emphasized on the urgent need to curb rising cases of illegal migration, sexual abuse/child rape and use of narcotics in the state and across the country. He said his ministry decided to set up two special units to focus mainly on; sexual abuse and illegal migration, to prosecute offenders, adding that his ministry will continue to collaborate with major stakeholders to

Delta State Governor, Rt. Hon. Sheriff Oborewori is still committed to be a governor for all Deltans, says Sir Festus Ahon, Chief Press Secretary to the Delta State Governor. Ahon who stated this during a Radio programme in Kpoko FM, Warri, monitored by our Correspondent, thanked the people of the State for their support during the elections and legal battles. He assured that the Oborewori's administration would not take the support of the people for granted, noting that "the governor is fine and he is fast

PRESS STATEMENT Jubilant Oborevwori Dedicates Victory to God, Deltans and Legal Team Executive Governor of Delta state, Rt Hon. (Elder) Sheriff F.O. Oborevwori on Friday dedicated his victory at the Supreme court to Almighty God, the unwavering support of Deltans and his legal team. Addressing the media in Abuja after the five-member panel of the apex court affirmed his victory, Oborevwori said his triumph meant that there were no winners and losers. He called on the opposition parties in the state to join him in the task

The inestimable and valuable contributions of members of the fourth estate of the realm, the press, was again acknowledged and commended by Delta State Government, on Thursday in Asaba, at the first Congress of the new administration of the State chapter of Nigeria Union of Journalists, NUJ, under the able leadership of Comrade Churchill Oyowe. Special Guest of honour at the Congress and Executive Assistant on Orientation and Communications to the Governor, Dr Latimore Oghenesivbe, on Thursday said Journalists in Delta and across Nigeria, must

The Executive Assistant, Media, to Governor Sheriff Oborevwori of Delta State, Mr. Igho Akeregha, has applauded the governor’s giant infrastructural strides, stressing that the state is fast becoming a construction site. A Public Affairs and renowned media content analyst, Akeregha, who spoke during a courtesy visit by members of Delta State Media Forum, Abuja, reassured Deltans of the governor’s commitment to deliver on his mandate. The group, comprising media practitioners from Delta State who ply their trade in the Federal Capital Territory, led by the coordinator,

Delta State Government, Tuesday, presented Certificates of Occupancy (C of O) for 3,747 hectares of land to the Nigerian Navy for its forward operation base in Escravos, Warri South West Local Government Area of the state. The State Governor, Rt. Hon. Sheriff Oborevwori made the presentation to the Chief of Naval Staff, Vice Admiral Emmanuel Ogalla and his delegation at Government House, Asaba. Speaking during the courtesy visit, Governor Oborevwori commended the Nigerian Navy and other security agencies for their support and cooperation to the government

Delta State Governor, Rt. Hon. Sheriff Oborevwori, Sunday, urged civil servants in the state to emulate the virtues of the retired Permanent Secretary, Government House Administration, Sir Edwin Ogidi-Gbegbaje. Speaking at a grand reception in honour of the celebrant at the Events Centre, Asaba, Governor Oborevwori described Ogidi-Gbegbaje as an intelligent, humble, diligent, transparent, process driven, selfless, accountable and compassionate bureaucrat. While congratulating the retired Permanent Secretary for his diligent and patriotic service to the state, Oborevwori said Ogidi-Gbegbaje was very helpful in the last seven

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