Oborevwori pours accolades on Solomon Ogba at 64
Delta State Governor, Rt. Hon. Sheriff Oborevwori, has congratulated the erstwhile President of Athletics Federation of Nigeria, AFN, Chief Solomon Ogba, as he clocks 64 on May 1. Governor Oborevwori, in a statement by his Chief Press Secretary, Sir Festus Ahon, in Asaba, lauded Ogba for his multiple outstanding accomplishments in the service of Delta and Nigeria. He said that Ogba had made remarkable contributions to the development of sports and politics in Delta, Nigeria and in Africa since he became ingrained in sports administration nearly
We’re Committed To Prompt Payment of Pensions–Oborevwori
Delta State Governor, Rt. Hon. Sheriff Oborevwori, Tuesday, said his administration remained stoically committed to the timely payment of pension benefits to retiring and retired personnel of the state's workforce. Governor Oborevwori, who stated this at the swearing-in and inauguration of three new Special Advisers, Chairmen and members of boards in Asaba, urged the State Bureau for Pensions to be proactive in the discharge of its functions, and to promptly advise the government appropriately. Those sworn-in as Special Advisers are Mr. Austin Ayemidejor, Mr. Sunny Jero
Gov Oborevwori swears-in, inaugurates new appointees April 30
Delta State Governor, Rt. Hon. Sheriff Oborevwori, will swear-in and inaugurate newly appointed Special Advisers and other appointees on Tuesday, April 30, 2024. A statement to this effect by the Chief Press Secretary to the Governor, Sir Festus Ahon, listed the Special Advisers as Mr. Austin Ayemidejor, Mr. Sunny Jero and Mr. Emmanuel Osazuwa. Also billed for inauguration are Sir Eddy Ogidi-Gbegbaje as Chairman, Delta State Bureau for Pensions; Mr. Ifeanyi Egwunyenga as Chief Job and Wealth Creation Officer, and Mr. Jude Oghenevwaire Emurotu as a
Oborevwori grants employment to best graduating student
…tasks Delsu graduands on effective entrepreneurship Delta State Governor, Rt Hon Sheriff Oborevwori, Saturday, approved automatic employment for the overall best graduating student of the Delta State University, DELSU, Abraka, Ilebe Joshua of the Faculty of Pharmacy with 4.83 CGPA. Governor Oborevwori who approved the automatic employment at the 16th Convocation for 2022/2023 academic session of the University, challenged graduands of the University not to think only of getting paid jobs but to be entrepreneurial in their approach to life. While congratulating the graduands who had been
COUNCIL POLLS: No imposition of candidates – Oborevwori
… gets Delta Central PDP confidence vote Delta State Governor, Rt Hon Sheriff Oborevwori, Sunday, ruled out imposition of candidates in the forthcoming local government council elections in the state. Governor Oborevwori who disclosed this at the PDP Delta Central Stakeholders meeting held at his Osubi country home, said Delta State Independent Electoral Commission, DSIEC, would soon come out with a timetable for the conduct of the election. He said: "Delta State is one of the most solid states in Nigeria. Very very soon we will have
Gov Oborevwori seeks prayers for Nigeria’s progress
Delta State Governor, Rt Hon Sheriff Oborevwori has urged Nigerians to pray for the continued peace, unity, progress and prosperity to reign in the state and country, especially in this trying period. Governor Oborevwori made the call at the 25th Priestly Ordination Anniversary and Book Presentation of Very Rev Fr. Dr. Christopher Ekabo at Christ the King Catholic Church, Obiaruku, Ukwuani Local Government Area of the state. Fr. Ekabo who is Executive Secretary, Delta State Christian Pilgrims Welfare Board, was ordained as a Catholic priest in
Oborevwori extols Senator Joel-Onowakpo at 57
Delta State Governor, Rt Hon Sheriff Oborevwori, has congratulated Senator representing Delta South Senatorial District, Senator Joel-Onowakpo Thomas as he clocks 57 years on April 27. In a statement by his Chief Press Secretary, Sir Festus Ahon, Governor Oborevwori lauded the Accountant -turned- politician for his outstanding contributions to the growth and development of Delta State. He said that Joel-Onowakpo, a former Chairman of Isoko South Local Government and former Chairman of the Delta State Board of Internal Revenue, made invaluable contributions to the growth and
Oborevwori advises couples to walk with God
Delta State Governor, Rt Hon Sheriff Oborevwori, Friday, urged couples to walk with God in their union so as to fulfill God's plan for creating marriage. Governor Oborevwori made the call in his remarks at the wedding of Anita and Major Bulus Shunah held at St. Peter's Anglican Church, Jesse, Ethiope West Local Government Area of the state. The ceremony also has in attendance, immediate past Governor of the State, Senator Ifeanyi Okowa, Speaker of the State House of Assembly, Rt Hon Emomotimi Guwor, State Chairman
DELTA SCHOLARSHIP BOARD 2023 REPORT AND OBOREVWORI’S HUMAN CAPITAL DEVELOPMENT STORY
BY MONDAY UWAGWU Recently in Asaba, the state capital, the Delta State Scholarship Board unfolded data on its operation for the 2022/2023 academic year.Going by the data released in the press release issued on its behalf by its Executive Secretary, Dr. Godfrey Enita, a total of 30, 116 students of the state origin, drawn from 195 schools in Nigeria, benefited from the Student Special Assistance Scheme, otherwise called bursary, for the year. The figure of the beneficiaries is sieved from the total number of applicants which
Delta to commence another round of palliatives distribution – Egbo
Coordinator of Subsidy Palliatives Committee in Delta State, and Special Adviser to the Governor on Transportation, Olorogun Jaro Egbo, has disclosed that the state government will soon commence another round of palliatives distribution to mitigate hardship occasioned by federal government economic reforms. He made the disclosure on Wednesday while speaking as guest of Orientation Panorama Platform on Voice of Delta Radio 97.9FM Asaba, saying that the governor, Rt Hon Sheriff Oborevwori, has given specific instructions to ensure that all communities are captured, and food items
