Oborevwori felicitates Ighoyota Amori at 72
Delta State Governor, Rt. Hon. Sheriff Oborevwori, has congratulated renowned politician and elder statesman, Senator Ighoyota Amori, on his 72nd birth anniversary on August 8. Governor Oborevwori in a statement, on Thursday, in Asaba, by his Chief Press Secretary, Sir Festus Ahon, remarked that Senator Amori, the PDP's candidate for the Delta Central Senatorial District in the 2023 elections, is an accomplished leader and consummate politician who has made major contributions to both the party's growth and development of Delta State. Governor Oborevwori said: "We are
We are committed to securing lives, property in Delta – Oborevwori
Delta State Governor, Rt. Hon. Sheriff Oborevwori has assured that his administration is committed to the security of lives and property in the State, insisting that the state was peaceful despite few security challenges in some parts of the state. Governor Oborevwori who stated that security of lives and property remained the primary purpose of Government, thanked Deltans for their support and called for more prayers to enable the administration resolve some of the seeming intractable challenges bedeviling the state. The Governor disclosed this when he
Oborevwori salutes Prof. Oyovbaire at 83
Delta State Governor, Rt. Hon. Sheriff Oborevwori, has congratulated renowned elder statesman and former Minister of Information, Prof. Sam Oyovbaire, as he celebrates his 83rd birth anniversary on Sunday. Oyovbaire, who is the Chairman of the Delta State Advisory and Peace Building Council, is a renowned academic and astute politician. Governor Oborevwori in a statement by his Chief Press Secretary, Sir Festus Ahon, in Asaba, praised the esteemed Political Science Professor for his invaluable contributions to the progress and advancement of Delta and Nigeria. The Governor said
Oborevwori commends Deltans for embracing peace
As Nigerians embarked on nationwide hunger protests, Delta State Governor, Rt. Hon. Sheriff Oborevwori has commended youths and stakeholders across the state for embracing peace, saying he feels their pains. Governor Oborevwori in a statement by his Chief Press Secretary, Sir Festus Ahon, expressed delight on the peaceful manner Deltans conducted themselves across the state. The Governor, said: "My dear youths of Delta, I thank you for the way and manner you organised yourselves today. "We are aware that Section 14(2) (b) of the Constitution of the
Hard times require innovative thinking – Oborevwori
Delta State Governor, Rt. Hon. Sheriff Oborevwori, Wednesday, said the nation was experiencing times which requires innovative and creative thinking by governments at all levels to provide good governance for the people. Governor Oborevwori stated this in his charge at the swearing-in of newly appointed Commissioners and Special Advisers at Government House, Asaba. The new Commissioners are Barr. Val Arenyeka - Agriculture and Natural Resources; Hon. Peter Uviejitobor - Oil and Gas; Barr. Thankgod Trakiriowei - Youth Development; Hon. Ebikeme Clark - Directorate of Riverine Infrastructural
Protest not solution to Nigeria’s challenges – Oborevwori
Delta State Governor, Rt. Hon. Sheriff Oborevwori, Tuesday, appealed to Nigerians, particularly those behind the planned protest, to shelve the idea, saying such protests would rather aggravate the nation's challenges. Oborevwori who said government was addressing issues raised, maintained that such protests would not solve the nation's challenges considering the outcome of previous protests that were hijacked by hoodlums. The Governor made the appeal while playing host to National President of the Christian Association of Nigeria, CAN, Archbishop Daniel Okoh and his delegation at Government House,
Oborevwori to swear-in Commissioners, Special Advisers July 31
Delta State Governor, Rt. Hon. Elder Sheriff Oborevwori will on Wednesday, July 31, 2024 preside over the swearing-in ceremony for newly appointed Commissioners and Special Advisers. The Commissioner nominees earlier screened by the Delta State House of Assembly are Barr.Val Areyinka; Hon. Peter Okagbare Uviejitobor; Barr. Harry Thankgod Trakiriowei; Chief Ebikeme Clark; Hon. Sunday Tataobuzogwu and Smart Ijeoma Ufoh. Also to be sworn-in as Special Advisers are: Hon. George Oyefia; Mr. Johnbull Edema; Hon. Matthew Poko Opuoru; Hon. Ramsey Tega Onoyake; Dr.Toyin Orighomisan Agbolayah and Chief.
DELTA STATE JUDICIARY BEGINS ANNUAL VACATION – Shirley Binitie
The Delta State Judiciary will begin its Annual Vacation from Thursday 1st August 2024 to Thursday 25th September, 2024 after which the New Legal Year activities will commence. This information was disclosed in a Notice issued to this effect by The Chief Judge of Delta State, Hon. Justice Tessy Diai. According to the Vacation Notice, the Chief Judge in line with Order 45, Rule 4 (2) of the High Court of Delta State (Civil Procedure) Rules, 2009, approved the annual vacation. The vacation is for the Judges
Oborevwori felicitates Orodje of Okpe on 18th coronation anniversary
Delta State Governor, Rt. Hon. Sheriff Oborevwori has congratulated the Chairman of Delta State Council of Traditional Rulers and the Orodje of Okpe Kingdom, Orhue I, Maj.-Gen. Felix Mujakperuo (rtd), on his 18th coronation anniversary. Governor Oborevwori in a statement by his Chief Press Secretary, Sir Festus Ahon, in Asaba, described the monarch as "a renowned elder statesman, a bridge builder, whose reign had brought great benefits to the kingdom and humanity’’. The Governor praised the renowned monarch for bringing the kingdom's citizens together and made
Delta Working To Be Food Basket Of The Nation Says Onyeme
THE Deputy Governor of Delta State, Sir Monday Onyeme, FCA, has said that the Governor Sheriff Oborevwori-led administration would make the state the food basket of the nation. Sir Onyeme made the disclosure on Thursday in Asaba during a meeting of the Delta State Food Security Committee. According to him, "This government is giving agriculture all the seriousness that it deserves and I am sure that the Governor Oborevwori administration will be remembered forever for opening up agriculture in Delta State and for making us the
