I want to do things I’ll be remembered for – Oborevwori
Delta State Governor, Rt. Hon. Sheriff Oborevwori, Wednesday, said his administration was working to leave a mark for future generations and not to please anyone but God. Governor Oborevwori disclosed this when he played host to President of the Pentecostal Fellowship of Nigeria (PFN), Bishop Wale Oke and his delegation at Government House, Asaba. He said his administration has done a lot in the delivery of infrastructure and human capital development across the state and expressed optimism that he would continue to work for more progress
Oborevwori hails Olu of Warri, Atuwatse III on 3rd coronation anniversary
Delta State Governor, Rt. Hon. Sheriff Oborevwori, has congratulated the Olu of Warri, His Majesty Ogiame Atuwatse III, CFR, on the third anniversary of his coronation. In a statement by his Chief Press Secretary, Sir Festus Ahon, in Asaba, the governor praised the monarch for ensuring peaceful co-existence in Warri Kingdom since he ascended the ancient throne. Oborevwori stated that the Olu had played significant roles in the economic revival of the Kingdom in the last three years. While describing Atuwatse III as "a man of peace,
Baptist Convention lauds Oborevwori’s devt strides
The Nigerian Baptist Convention has applauded the Governor of Delta State, Rt. Hon. Sheriff Oborevwori for his numerous achievements in infrastructural and human capital development across the state since he assumed office on May 29th, 2023. The National President of the Men's Missionary Union (MMU) of the Nigeria Baptist Convention, Dr Soye Asawo, made the commendation during a courtesy call on the State Governor, Rt. Hon. Sheriff Oborevwori at Government House, Asaba. He also commended Governor Oborevwori for his demonstration of uncommon Christian faith, despite the
Onyeme Urges Traditional Rulers To Keep Their Kingdoms Peaceful
Delta State Deputy Governor, Sir Monday Onyeme, FCA, has urged traditional rulers to ensure that their kingdoms are peaceful. Sir Onyeme made the call on Saturday at the 50th Coronation Anniversary celebration of His Royal Majesty, Christopher Okafor Ogoh 1, Obi of Ukwu-Nzu Kingdom and the Traditional Head of Odiani Clan in Aniocha North Local Government Area of Delta State. While congratulating the royal father on his coronation anniversary, he expressed joy that the kingdom has recorded a lot of growth due to the peaceful nature
8TH NYG: Delta constitutes 7-man LOC
Delta State Governor, Rt. Hon. Sheriff Oborevwori has approved the constitution of 7-man Local Organising Committee for the 8th National Youth Games, NYG scheduled to hold from 10th to 20th September, 2024 in Asaba, the Delta State Capital. Chief Press Secretary to the Governor, Sir Festus Ahon in a statement, on Thursday, said the Committee has Chief Solomon Ogba as Chairman while other members are; Chief Tonobok Okowa; Chief Chinonye Aliyu Daphey; Chief Victor Onogagamue; Mr Onoriode Oborevwori; Mr Harrison Ocholor and Mr Festus Ohwojero
FUPRE Research Centre will boost devt in Ethiope East – Oborevwori
Delta State Governor, Rt. Hon. Sheriff Oborevwori, Thursday, said establishment of the Federal University of Petroleum Resources, Effurun, FUPRE, Research Centre at Isiokolo would boost development in Ethiope East Local Government Area of the state. Governor Oborevwori stated this when he received on courtesy visit, the Ovie of Agbon Kingdom, HRM Michael Omeru, CON, Ogurimerime, Ukori I, Agbon Chiefs and principal officers of FUPRE at Government House, Asaba. The Governor commended Agbon Kingdom for donating 123.2 hectares of land to the university, while underscoring the importance
INFRASTRUCTURAL DEVT: Oborevwori assures NDDC of robust partnership
Delta State Governor, Rt. Hon. Sheriff Oborevwori, Friday, assured the management of the Niger Delta Development Commission (NDDC) of robust partnership in delivering sustainable mega projects that would enhance socio-economic lives of Deltans. Governor Oborevwori gave the assurance when he received the Managing Director of the NDDC, Dr Sam Ogbuku and his management team in Asaba. The Governor who frowned at the litany of abandoned NDDC projects in the state and the region, expressed the readiness of his administration to partner with the interventionist agency to
Delta begins rebuilding Health Centre, schools in Okuama
Delta State Government has commenced the process of rebuilding Okuama community in Ughelli South Local Government Area of the state destroyed after the unfortunate killing of 17 Army officers and soldiers in the community. Governor Sheriff Oborevwori disclosed this when he played host to the leadership of Urhobo Council of Traditional Rulers, led by its Chairman and Ovie of Uvwie Kingdom, HRM, Emmanuel Sideso Abe 1, and the Urhobo Progress Union, UPU Worldwide, led by its President General, Chief Ese Gam, at Government House, Asaba,
QUALITY PROJECTS: Delta domesticates engineering regulations monitoring prog
Delta State Governor, Rt. Hon. Sheriff Oborevwori, Thursday, said the state had domesticated the engineering regulations monitoring programme for the enhancement of quality job delivery in the state. He said that with the successful domestication, the state had created the State Technical Committee and Delta State Expatriate Monitoring Committee, in accordance with the Council for the Regulation of Engineering (COREN) Act to monitor the quality of jobs. Governor Oborevwori disclosed this while playing host to the President and Chairman of Council of the Nigerian Society of