Delta Govt approves N1bn revolving fund for MSMEs
The Delta State Government has approved a ₦1 billion revolving fund to be managed by the Bank of Industry (BOI) at a single digit interest rate to support Micro, Small, and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs) in the state. The State Commissioner for Economic Planning, Mr Sonny Ekedayen, disclosed this on Thursday, during a post EXCO press briefing at Government House, Asaba. Ekedayen said the initiative aimed to boost entrepreneurship, create jobs, and drive economic growth by providing accessible financing to small business owners at a single digit
Oborevwori condoles Ex-Deputy Gov., Otuaro, over mother’s death
Delta State Governor, Rt Hon Sheriff Oborevwori, has sent condolences to the immediate past Deputy Governor of the state, Deacon Kingsley Burutu Otuaro, on the death of his mother, Mrs. Pinapina Otuaro. Mrs Otuaro reportedly died on Wednesday, February 12, 2025 at Group Medical Hospital, Mosheshe Estate, Effurun, at the age of 87. Condoling with the Otuaro family, Governor Oborevwori, in a statement by his Chief Press Secretary, Sir Festus Ahon, in Asaba on Thursday, told the former Deputy Governor and the family to take solace
Oborevwori, at maiden 2025 Delta Exco meeting, vows more bumper projects
Delta State Governor, Rt Hon Sheriff Oborevwori, Thursday, said his administration was poised to deliver life- changing projects for the people ahead of his second year anniversary. Governor Oborevwori disclosed this in his opening remarks at the maiden State Executive Council meeting for 2025 at Exco Chamber, Government House, Asaba. He said his administration had lined up humongous projects across the three senatorial districts and urged Ministries, Departments and Agencies (MDAs) to fastrack the process of awarding the projects in line with his administration's MORE Agenda. He
NADESSTU honours Oborevwori with icon of educational devt award
The National Association of Delta State Students (NADESSTU WORLDWIDE) in conjunction with the National Association of Nigerian Students (NANS) have presented Governor Sheriff Oborevwori with a Merit Award in recognition of his outstanding contributions to the educational sector. The award was presented to Governor Oborevwori during a courtesy visit at Government House, Asaba on Tuesday. Speaking during the presentation, NADESSTU President, Comrade Monday Wiska, said the award celebrates Governor Oborevwori’s achievements, including approval for year 2023 and 2024 bursary payment to 30,116 and 32,028 students respectively. He
We Won’t Allow Oppression Of Host Communities, Disruption Of Oil Production – Oborevwori
Delta State Governor, Rt. Hon. Sheriff Oborevwori, Tuesday, said his administration would not allow oil companies operating in the state to oppress their host communities, neither would it tolerate host communities disrupting oil production. Governor Oborevwori stated this while playing host to the management of Chevron Nigeria Limited who paid him a courtesy visit at Government House, Asaba. He disclosed that the state government derived most of its revenues from oil production, adding that for that reason, he would not want anything that might disrupt oil
NANS Inducts Oborevwori Into Its Hall Of Fame
The National Association of Nigerian Students (NANS), Tuesday, inducted Delta State Governor, Rt. Hon. Sheriff Oborevwori into its Hall of Fame, following what it termed his monumental infrastructural and human capital development across the state. The induction was performed by the Global President of NANS, Comrade Lucky Emonefe, when he led members of the National Executive Committee, NEC, of the association on a courtesy visit to the Governor at Government House, Asaba. Comrade Emonefe, a Deltan, said Governor Oborevwori's phenomenal development strides were visible to all
Oborevwori, Okowa, Guwor attend late Pa Augoye funeral
Delta State Governor, Rt. Hon. Sheriff Oborevwori, his predecessor, Dr Ifeanyi Okowa, the Speaker of the State House of Assembly, Rt. Hon. Emomotimi Guwor, and numerous other dignitaries attended the funeral service for late Pa William Orwin Augoye. Pa Augoye, who is father of the Member representing Okpe State Constituency, Hon. James Augoye, passed on November 13, 2024. He was aged 97. In his remarks at the ceremony, held at Ugbokodo-Okpe Secondary School, Ugbokodo-Okpe, in Okpe Local Government Area of the state, Governor Oborevwori eulogised the
Oborevwori celebrates Matthew Tonlagha on birth anniversary
Delta State Governor, Rt. Hon. Sheriff Oborevwori, has congratulated the Chairman of Maton Engineering, Mr. Matthew Tonlagha, on his birth anniversary on February 8. Governor Oborevwori, in a statement by his Chief Press Secretary, Sir Festus Ahon, on Saturday, described the Benikrukru-born oil and gas mogul as an ideal businessman and philanthropist whose investments and kindness had improved the lives of people across the state. According to him, the state government and citizens treasure Tonlagha's assistance and altruistic sacrifices to humanity via his corporate social responsibility
Put public interest above self, Oborevwori charges those in authority
Delta State Governor, Rt. Hon. Sheriff Oborevwori, Wednesday, called on elected and appointed public office holders in the state to always put interest of the people above self in the discharge of their duties. The Governor made the call when he played host to members of the new executive of the Pentecostal Fellowship of Nigeria (PFN), Delta State Chapter, led by Bishop Abos Willie, at Government House, Asaba. Oborevwori said it was the lack of fear of God that made some public office holders to put
