Oborevwori First Governor to Comply with Council Financial Autonomy – Bureau DG
Delta State Governor, Rt. Hon. Sheriff Oborevwori, has fully complied with the Supreme Court judgment granting financial autonomy to local government councils, making him the first governor in Nigeria to do so. This was disclosed on Saturday by the Director-General of the Delta State Bureau for Orientation and Communications, Dr. Fred Latimore Oghenesivbe, during a flagship public affairs programme on Ritz FM in Warri. According to Oghenesivbe, Governor Oborevwori had been a strong advocate of local government financial autonomy long before the Supreme Court delivered its
Ovation As Oborevwori Drives Through DSC Roundabout, Enerhen Junction Flyovers
...Assures Residents Of Traffic Relief, Early Completion Residents, traders and motorists in Effurun and Warri trooped out in jubilation and to pour encomiums on Delta State Governor, Rt Hon Sheriff Oborevwori, as he drove through the ongoing construction of DSC Roundabout and Enerhen Junction Flyovers and the reconstruction of a section of the Warri/Sapele/Benin Road. Showering praises on the Governor who walked through Enerhen Junction, they described him as the people's Governor who is doing wonders in the Warri/Effurun metropolis and other parts of the state. While
Team Uvwie Clinches 5th Sheriff Jnr Oborevwori Invitational Tournament Title
Team Uvwie on Sunday emerged champions of the 2025 Sheriff Jnr Oborevwori Invitational Soccer Tournament after a thrilling final decided by penalties at the Osubi Airport Football Pitch. Uvwie clinched the title following a dramatic comeback against Team Okpe in a pulsating encounter that kept fans on the edge of their seats. Trailing 2–0 at halftime, Team Uvwie displayed remarkable resilience in the second half, scoring two quick goals to draw level shortly before the end of regulation time. With scores tied at full time, the keenly
Oborevwori Mourns Senator Peter Nwaoboshi
Delta State Governor, Rt Hon Sheriff Oborevwori, has expressed deep sorrow over the passing of former Senator representing Delta North Senatorial District, Senator Peter Onyelukachukwu Nwaoboshi, describing his death as a great loss to Delta State, the Anioma nation and Nigeria at large. Governor Oborevwori in a condolence message issued by his Chief Press Secretary, Sir Festus Ahon, said Senator Nwaoboshi was a proud son of Delta State and a courageous defender of the Anioma cause whose contributions to nation-building would remain indelible. The Governor recalled
Christmas: Oborevwori Charges Nigerians To Be Peace Ambassadors
As Christians all over the world prepare for Christmas, the Governor of Delta State, Rt. Hon. Sheriff Oborevwori has called on them to be ambassadors of peace. The Governor made the call on Tuesday while speaking at the inter-denominational Festival of Nine Lessons and Carols organized by the Delta State government in Asaba. Represented at the event by his Deputy, Sir Monday Onyeme, Ph.D, Governor Oborevwori said, "Let us carry the message of Christmas to our homes, our communities and workplaces, let us be ambassadors of
Delta EXCO Approves N42bn for Roads, Erosion control, Energy Projects
The Delta State Executive Council (EXCO) has approved projects worth over N42 billion for road infrastructure, erosion and flood control, and the expansion of electricity supply across the state. Briefing journalists at the end of the State Executive Council meeting presided over by Governor Sheriff Oborevwori, the Commissioner for Works (Rural Roads) and Public Information, Mr. Charles Aniagwu, said the approvals were in line with the administration’s resolve to accelerate development and improve the quality of life of Deltans. Aniagwu, who was flanked by the Commissioner
Oborevwori Charges Civil Servants, Political Appointees On Integrity, Merit
Delta State Governor, Rt Hon Sheriff Oborevwori, on Wednesday charged political appointees and civil servants, particularly newly sworn in members of the Civil Service Commission and Permanent Secretaries to uphold the highest standards of integrity, professionalism and merit in the discharge of their duties. The Governor gave the charge during the swearing-in ceremony of Comrade Olumami Oyibo, Dr. Lawrence Akpoufuoma Pemu and Prince Mike Oputa as reappointed members of the Delta State Civil Service Commission, as well as Mr. Victor Okubor and Engr. Juliet Aboloje
Delta Govt to Overhaul More Health Centres in 2026 — Onojaeme
The Delta State Government has expressed its readiness to further overhaul and upgrade health centres across the state in 2026, in recognition of the critical role of healthcare in human existence. The Commissioner for Health, Dr. Joseph Onojaeme, disclosed this on Monday while speaking on the giant strides recorded by the Ministry of Health in 2025, during a briefing at his office in Asaba. Dr. Onojaeme said the state currently has 441 Primary Health Centres (PHCs) spread across the three senatorial districts, noting that 150 of
GOV. SHERIFF OBOREVWORI: Humility, Yieldedness and Compassion
By Dr. Ifeanyi Michael Osuoza Leadership, at its finest, is not defined by power or position, but by character, service, and an unwavering commitment to the people. His Excellency, Rt. Hon. Sheriff Francis Oborevwori, Governor of Delta State, exemplifies this timeless truth. Long before he assumed the exalted office of Governor, his life was already anchored in humility, faith, and service, virtues that continue to define his leadership today. Remarkably, Governor Oborevwori’s journey of service did not begin in the corridors of power but in the
Governor Oborevwori Appoints Two New Permanent Secretaries
The Governor of Delta State, Rt. Hon. Elder Sheriff F.O Oborevwori has approved the appointment of the following persons as Permanent Secretaries in the Delta State Civil Service: 1.Mr.Okunbor Innocent Victor Accountant-General 2.Engr(Mrs.)Aboloje Juliet Chukwulozie Director, Highways According to a statement signed by the Secretary to the State Government,(SSG), Dr. Kingsley Eze Emu, the two new Permanent Secretaries, will be sworn in tomorrow, Wednesday, 17th December, 2025, in Government House.