Agbarho PDP laud Oborevwori over infrastructural development
The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) Agbarho Ward in Ughelli North Local Government Area, Delta State, have passed a vote of confidence on Governor Sheriff Oborevwori in appreciation of the infrastructural development across the state, particularly the Agbarho community. The vote of confidence was moved during a meeting of the PDP Agbarho Leaders and Elders held weekend, at the Ohrere residence of the Party's Local Government Caretaker Committee Chairman, Pastor Kesiena Nomouja. At the meeting which was held to discuss the way forward for the party and
SERVICOM: Oborevwori reawakens service delivery in Delta
Delta State Governor, Rt. Hon. Sheriff Oborevwori, has reawakened SERVICOM Initiative in Delta to ensure optimum service delivery to the people across Ministries, Departments, Agencies and local government councils in the state. Executive Assistant to the Governor on Public Enlightenment (Projects and Policies), Mr Olisa Ifeajika, disclosed this at a news conference in Asaba on Monday. Ifeajika said that Oborevwori was concerned about deteriorating service delivery across MDAs and local governments and urged public servants in the state to brace up to the new normal. He said
Oborevwori mourns as Ex-Minister, Gbagi, dies at 62
Delta State Governor, Rt. Hon. Sheriff Oborevwori, has expressed his heart-felt condolences to the family of former Minister of Education (State), Chief Kenneth Gbagi, who passed on May 4. Gbagi a senior lawyer, businessman, governorship candidate of the Social Democratic Party, SDP in the 2023 general election and industrialist, passed on at 62, after a brief illness. In a statement by his Chief Press Secretary, Sir Festus Ahon, Governor Oborevwori described the passing of Gbagi as tragic, unfortunate and heart-wrenching. He commiserated with the people of Ughelli
Oborevwori condoles Ometan community over tanker fire accident
Governor Sheriff Oborevwori of Delta State has commiserated with Ometan community in Okpe Local Government Area of the state on the death of seven indigenes of the community to a tanker fire accident on Friday morning. According eye witnesses, the fire accident occurred around 10am when the tanker laden with fuel fell on the road, after the tanker head detached while on motion in Ometan community along the Warri - Sapele Road on Friday. Speaking at the accident scene, Governor Oborevwori flanked by Speaker of the
Oborevwori inspects projects in riverine communities, assures Deltans of all-round devt
Delta State Governor, Rt. Hon. Sheriff Oborevwori, Friday, said that the state government was concerned about all round development of the state in line with his administration's MORE Agenda. Governor Oborevwori who spoke on Friday during inspection of projects in riverine communities, said that his administration was committed to developing riverine communities just as it was also committed to upland communities. The projects inspected includes; Lecture Hall at Nigeria Maritime University Okerenkoko, internal road in Kokodiama, and drains in Kurutie, Warri South West Local Government Area
Gov Oborevwori moves to deflood Warri Stadium
Delta State Governor, Rt. Hon. Sheriff Oborevwori, Thursday, said the state government would soon award contract to deflood Warri Stadium and environs. Speaking during inspection of discharge channels at Ogbe-Ijoh market, Governor Oborevwori said all the drains around the stadium were not flowing because they were blocked by refuse. The Governor further frowned at those who built on waterways, adding that such buildings would be removed to allow free flow of water on the waterways. The Governor said: "We started from the Warri Township stadium to Bowen
Don’t Bid For Jobs Beyond Your Capacity, DTSG Tells Contractors
Delta State Government has charged contractors in the state not to bid for any state government's project that they do not have the capacity to deliver. The Secretary to the State Government (SSG), Dr. Kingsley Emu who handed down the charge at a meeting with contractors executing various projects for the state government held on Thursday in Asaba, said the state government would not tolerate sub-standard projects. Dr. Emu was joined at the meeting by the Commissioner for Works, Highways and Urban Roads, Comrade Reuben Izeze
Oborevwori celebrates Archbishop Odutemu at 52
Delta State Governor, Rt. Hon. Sheriff Oborevwori, has congratulated the Archbishop of Bendel Province of Church of Nigeria (Anglican Communion), Most Rev'd Cyril Odutemu, on his 52nd birth anniversary. Governor Oborevwori, in a congratulatory message by his Chief Press Secretary, Sir Festus Ahon, in Asaba, described Odutemu, the immediate past Chairman of the State Pilgrims Welfare Board, as an extraordinary administrator and dynamic and fearless preacher of God's word. He remarked that the renowned cleric had changed lives of individuals, families and society for the better,
Oborevwori felicitates Eddie Ono-Sorhue at 80
Delta State Governor, Rt. Hon. Sheriff Oborevwori, Thursday, congratulated former Chairman of old Okpe Local Government Council, Chief Eddie Ono-Sorhue, as he clocks 80. In a statement by his Chief Press Secretary, Sir Festus Ahon, in Asaba, said Ono-Sorhue, a loyal patriot, administrator and an accomplished leader, has continued to offer invaluable service, particularly to his Udu people, Delta and its citizens. Governor Oborevwori said: "It is with profound joy that on behalf of my family, the government and people of Delta, I bring very warm
DSIEC refutes fake electoral timetable
The Delta State Independent Electoral Commission DSIEC, Wednesday, debunked the alleged notice of election timetable and schedule of activities for the 2024 Local Government Council elections in the state. Chairman of the Commission, Dr. Jerry Agbaike in a statement made available to journalists said the purported document was a fake public notice and did not emanate from the Commission. He said that the Commission was yet to fix a date for the election and would communicate to the general public once a date is fixed. The Statement
