Delta Guber: Tribunal reserves judgement in Omo-Agege’s petition
The Delta State Governorship Election Petition Tribunal sitting in Asaba, Thursday, reserved judgement on the petition brought before it by the gubernatorial candidate of the All Progressives Congress, (APC), Senator Ovie Omo-Agege. Omo-Agege, in his petition, is challenging the declaration of the Governor Sheriff Oborevwori, as winner of the March 18, 2023 gubernatorial election in the State by the Independent National Electoral Commission, INEC. The three-man tribunal headed by Justice C.O Ahuchaogu adjourned for judgement after parties had adopted their final written addresses. Ahuchaogu said the date for
FUEL SUBSIDY REMOVAL: Oborevwori plans bumper package for Deltans
In keeping with his promise to be a Governor for all Deltans, Governor Sheriff Oborevwori of Delta State, has constituted palliatives implementation committee in the state. The Committee headed by Secretary to the State Government, Dr Kingsley Emu with members drawn from other critical stakeholders including labour is to extend the palliative programmme to cover persons living with disabilities; widows; poor and vulnerable households and the aged. The Governor who made the announcement while swearing-in 26 Commissioners in the state at the Events Centre, Asaba, Tuesday,
DTSG Charges Community Leaders, Youths To Maintain Peace for development
Delta State Government has charged leaders and youths in the state to always maintain peace and unity in their various communities in order to create an ambience that would stimulate sustainable growth and development across the state. The Senior Policy Adviser to the governor, Rt. Hon. Funkekeme Solomon gave the charge today while addressing members of Isieke Community in Asaba who were in Government House for a peaceful protest over land related issue between the community and the state government. Rt. Hon. Funkekeme who addrseed the
Fuel Subsidy Removal: Delta ALGON approves palliatives for LG workers
Chairman of the Association of Local Governments of Nigeria (ALGON), Delta State Chapter, Barr. Victor Ebonka, on Tuesday, said workers in the 25 local government councils in the state would receive the same palliative packages approved for workers in the state public service by Governor Sheriff Oborevwori. Barr. Ebonka who doubles as the Chairman of Ika North-East Local Government Council of the state, disclosed this in an interview with Journalists in Asaba. He said arrangements had been put in place to start implementing the palliative for
Gov. Oborevwori assigns portfolios to Commissioners
Governor Sheriff Oborevwori of Delta State has approved the assignment of portfolios to newly sworn-in Commissioners in the state. The approval for the assignment of portfolios was contained in a statement signed by the Secretary to the State Government, Dr Kingsley Emu on Tuesday evening. The statement listed the Commissioners and their portfolios as follows: 1. Odinigwe Odigie Daniel - Science and Technology 2. Hon. Joan Onyemaechi Ada-Anioma - Technical Education 3. Jerry Ehiwario - Power and Energy 4. Charles Ehiedu Aniagwu - Works (Rural Roads) 5. Dr. Kingsley Ashibuogwu -
Oborevwori swears-in Commissioners, harps on effective service delivery
Delta State Governor, Rt. Hon. Sheriff Oborevwori, Tuesday, swore in twenty-six new commissioners in the state with a call on them to ensure fairness, equity and justice to guide their actions for effective service delivery. Speaking at the inauguration which held at the Events Centre Asaba, Governor Oborevwori charged the new Commissioners to discharge their responsibilities with dedication and diligence in the overall interest of the people. Those sworn in were: Odinigwe Odigie Daniel; Hon. Joan Onyemaechi Ada-Anioma; Jerry Ehiwario; Charles Aniagwu; Dr. Kingsley Ashibuogwu; Michael
FUEL SUBSIDY REMOVAL: Oborevwori rolls out palliatives for Delta workers
As part of measures to cushion the impact of fuel subsidy removal, Governor Sheriff Oborevwori of Delta State, Tuesday, rolled out palliatives for workers in the state with each set to receive N10,000 monthly as support from the government. The Governor also announced that the state's 50,196 workforce will now work in shifts and from home. Governor Oborevwori disclosed this in Asaba shortly after he swor-in 26 Commissioners as members of the State Executive Council. He said the payment to support the workers would commence in August
NULGE: Gov. Oborevwori congratulates Okwudi on his re-election as Delta President
Delta State Governor, Rt. Hon. Sheriff Oborevwori has congratulated Comrade Ziko Okwudi on his re-election as the State President of Nigeria Union of Local Government Employees, (NULGE), Delta State. Okwudi was re-elected unopposed on Wednesday August 9, 2023 at the 8th quadrennial delegate conference of the Union held at the Labour House, Asaba, the Delta State Capital. Other Executives returned unopposed at the delegate conference included; Comrade Ogberetitinor Obatarhe, Deputy State President; Comrade Uwasosayemi Kingsley, Treasurer; Comrade Stanley Atugbe, PRO; and Comrade Charles Erhue, Welfare officer. Also
Delta reiterates commitment to advancing inclusive economic growth
Delta State Government has pledged continued commitment to promoting inclusive economic growth and strengthening financial management for sustainable development. The State Governor, Rt. Hon. Sheriff Oborevwori, gave the pledge when he received on courtesy visit, the 59th President and Chairman Governing Council of the Institute of Chartered Accountants of Nigeria, ICAN, Dr Innocent Okwuosa and his delegation at Government House, Asaba on Wednesday. Oborevwori represented by his Deputy, Sir Monday Onyeme, a fellow of the Institute, said Delta would continue to partner with the Accountants' body
Delta ready to host 2027 AFCON – Oborevwori
The Governor of Delta State, Rt. Hon. Sheriff Oborevwori, has said that the state is prepared to serve as one of Nigeria's host cities for the African Cup of Nations (AFCON) in 2027. Speaking when he played host to the Confederation of African Football, CAF bidding inspection committee at Government House, Asaba on Tuesday, Governor Oborevwori said the state was peaceful and conducive to host the continental football tournament. The Governor said that the state was renowned for hosting such sports events, assuring of top-notch security
