NSF 2024: Oborevwori Congratulates Team Delta On Fifth Consecutive Victory
Delta State Governor, Rt. Hon. Sheriff Oborevwori, has extended heartfelt congratulations to the triumphant Team Delta for emerging overall winners at the 22nd edition of the National Sports Festival, held in Ogun State. Governor Oborevwori, who was represented by the Commissioner for Special Duties, Mr. Ejiro Etacheruro, at the festival’s closing ceremony held at the Moshood Abiola Stadium in Abeokuta on Thursday, lauded the team for their outstanding performance and for successfully defending their title. Team Delta clinched the top position with an impressive total of
DEFECTION: Keyamo, Others welcome Oborevwori’s leadership in Delta
In a landmark moment for Delta State politics, Governor Sheriff Oborevwori was welcomed into the All Progressives Congress (APC) on Sunday night, as State party leaders hailed his defection as a unifying force and a significant step toward long-term political stability. Leading the high-powered delegation to Government House, Asaba, was the Minister of Aviation and Aerospace Development, Festus Keyamo, who described the gathering as the “gatekeepers” of the APC in Delta. “We are here today as one unit — the gatekeepers of the party in Delta
Novena University honours Oborevwori with doctorate degree
Delta State Governor, Rt. Hon. Sheriff Oborevwori, has been awarded an honorary Doctor of Science (Honoris Causa), in Public Policy and Strategy by Novena University, Ogume in recognition of his outstanding accomplishments in the governance of the state. The conferment took place on Saturday during the institution’s 5th combined (2018/2019 through 2023/2024) sessions convocation ceremony at Amai campus in Ukwuani Local Government Area of the state. Speaking at the ceremony, Governor Oborevwori thanked the university for the recognition, adding that the honour was a motivation and
FLYOVERS: Deltans rejoice as Julius Berger commences construction in Warri, Effurun
Residents and motorists plying the busy Warri and Effurun roads have expressed joy with the mobilisation to site of Julius Berger to commence the construction of flyover bridges and road expansion works in the twin metropolis of Delta State. The construction giant on Monday mobilised to DSC Roundabout to commence the construction of the three flyovers, cloverleaf, pedestrian bridges and ancillary road expansion projects as part of the plans of Governor Sheriff Oborevwori's administration for the infrastructure development and urban renewal of Warri, Uvwie and
Orere bridge signposts Oborevwori’s equal opportunity for all – Izeze
Delta State Government, Thursday, said the ongoing construction of Orere bridge in Ughelli South Local Government Area of the state signifies Governor Sheriff Oborevwori’s opportunities for all Deltans as enshrined in his MORE Agenda. The State Commissioner for Works (Highways and Urban Roads), Comrade Reuben Izeze disclosed this while speaking to journalists shortly after inspection of ongoing construction works at Orere bridge. He commended the contracting firm, Obakpor Engineering Limited, an indigenous company for the job done so far on the project and assured that the
Oborevwori plans ‘world class’ stadium in Warri
Delta State Governor, Rt Hon. Sheriff Oborevwori, Friday, said his administration is planning to revamp the Warri Township Stadium into a world class sports facility. Speaking when he received members of the National Assembly from the state, led by Hon. Nicholas Mutu, on a victory and solidarity visit at Government House, Asaba, Governor Oborevwori said the designs for the new stadium was currently ongoing and would be one of the best in the country when completed. While thanking the Federal lawmakers for the solidarity visit, the
Oborevwori’s CPS pays enrolment fees for indigent students
Chief Press Secretary to the Governor of Delta State, Sir Festus Ahon has paid West African Examination Council, WAEC enrolment fees for all indigent students of Erhavwen Secondary School, Ekrerhavwen-Agbarho, Ughelli North Local Government Area of the state. Making the payment on Tuesday in Ekrerhavwen-Agbarho when he visited the school, Sir Ahon said the gesture, was in line with Governor Sheriff Oborevwori’s MORE Agenda for all Deltans. According to him, "we are here to assist indigent students of this school to pay for their WAEC enrolment
Oborevwori’s MORE Agenda not a slogan, but work plan – Izeze
Delta State Commissioner for Works, Highways and Urban Roads, Comrade Reuben Izeze yesterday said Governor Sheriff Oborevwori’s M.O.R.E Agenda is not just a slogan but a work plan to deliver more tangible and people oriented projects to Deltans. Izeze disclosed this during inspection of projects sites of CCECC NIG LIMITED, contractor handling the construction of drainage channel from Owa-Alero and Owa-Alizomor and Owa-Odie to link Iyi-Amah Stream in Ika North East Local Government Area of the state. The project consists of length of channel 6,020m with
Delta ranks first in Criminal Justice Reforms – Oborevwori
Delta State Governor, Rt. Hon. Sheriff Oborevwori, Thursday, said the state ranked first among states in the country in Criminal Justice Reforms by the Abuja-based Centre for Socio-Legal Studies. Governor Oborevwori stated that the state achieved the feat following the passage of the Administration of Criminal Justice Law 2022, and Administration of Civil Justice Law 2022 by the State House of Assembly under his leadership as Speaker. Oborevwori stated this in his remarks during the swearing-in of three newly appointed Commissioners in Asaba, the state capital. The
Delta to complete Okpanam-Ibusa road by May – Izeze
Delta State Commissioner for Works Highways and Urban Roads, Comrade Reuben Izeze, has assured that Okpanam-Ibusa Road project in Oshimili North Local Government Area, would be completed and delivered by May 2024. Izeze who gave the assurance during inspection of the project in Okpanam on Wednesday, commended the contractor, Lebtech Construction Limited, for the pace and quality of work done. The project that was awarded on 29th September, 2022 by the immediate past administration, is a 5.3km road, with two side concrete drains measuring 10.6km, one
