Onyeme Says Music Has No Barrier
Acting Governor of Delta State, Sir Monday Onyeme, has described music as a universal language that transcends cultural and linguistic barriers. Onyeme stated this on Wednesday at the International Festival for Choral and Traditional Music held in Asaba. According to him, music connect people of diverse backgrounds and mobilize people towards a common cause. The Acting Governor said; "it is fitting that Asaba was chosen to host this edition of the event in Nigeria. "Delta State is a hub of music and entertainment, indeed, the state has a
Delta Govt urges citizens to apply for Army recruitment
Delta State Government has called on eligible youths in the state to take advantage of the ongoing Nigerian Army recruitment to join the military. Secretary to the State Government, Dr Kingsley Emu, made the call while playing host to the team lead of the South-South Recruitment Sensitization Exercise, Brig. Gen. Wilto Nzidee and Commander 63 Brigade, Nigerian Army Brig. Gen. Unachukwu Unachukwu on Monday in Asaba. The SSG while commending the Army for the sensitisation exercise, said Delta had improved on its quota compared to last
Delta Committed To A Free, Independent Judiciary – Onyeme
The Acting Governor of Delta State, Sir Monday Onyeme, has said that the State Government is committed to promoting a free and independent Judiciary. Speaking at a special court session to mark the opening of 2024/2025 legal year, on Monday in Asaba, Onyeme said, "as a government, we have put premium on maintaining a free and independent Judiciary and it is pertinent to mention that Delta State is one of the first States in the Federation to pass the Judiciary (Financial) Autonomy Law, which was
Teachers’ Day: Oborevwori Challenges Teachers To Continuously Upgrade Their Knowledge, Skills
The Governor of Delta State, Rt Hon Sheriff Oborevwori on Saturday, challenged teachers to continuously upgrade their knowledge and teaching skills He gave the charge on Saturday while speaking at this year's celebration of Teachers' Day held in Asaba. The governor was represented at the occasion by his Deputy, Sir Monday Onyeme. "Teachers and educationists must continuously upgrade their knowledge and teaching skills and adapt to changing situations very quickly," the governor said, asserting, "the role of the teacher in nation building cannot be over emphasised,; a
Oborevwori approves scholarship for children of deceased civil servants, physically challenged students
Delta State Governor, Rt Hon Sheriff Oborevwori has graciously given approval for the payment of year 2023 scholarship to children of deceased civil servants and students living with disabilities in the state. The scholarship scheme for children of deceased civil servants is designed to cater for the bereaved children of Delta State civil servants who died while in active service. Similarly, the scholarship scheme for the physically challenged students is part of Delta State Government’s effort to assist physically challenged persons, who, in spite of their
Oborevwori mourns pupil who died in school building collapse
Delta State Governor, Rt. Hon. Sheriff Oborevwori has sent condolences to the family of a pupil who died in an unfortunate building collapse at Eghereka Primary School, Ewu Town in Ughelli South Local Government Area of the state. Oborevwori's commiseration was contained in a statement by his Chief Press Secretary, Sir Festus Ahon, who described the incident as most unfortunate. He said: "We have just received a report of an unfortunate incident of the collapse of a block of six classrooms without a roof, which has
Strategic engagement: Oborevwori plans town hall meetings with Deltans
Delta State Governor, Rt. Hon. Sheriff Oborevwori, Wednesday, said he would hold town hall meetings across local government areas in the state, as part of his administration’s strategic engagements with the people. He also said his administration was working to ensure every local government benefited from massive road construction with the provision of no fewer than N1billion for roads in each LGA in the 2024 budget. Governor Oborevwori disclosed this when he received on courtesy visit, the State Executive of the Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN)
NIGERIA @ 64: Oborevwori salutes citizens, says nation will surmount present challenges
Delta State Governor, Rt. Hon. Sheriff Oborevwori, has congratulated Nigerians on the country's 64th Independence anniversary, but charged them to work in unity to surmount the economic and security challenges facing the country. In a statement in Asaba by his Chief Press Secretary, Sir Festus Ahon, Governor Oborevwori admonished Nigerians to work in unison, irrespective of political, religious and ethnic diversities, to ensure the nation overcame its present challenges. Governor Oborevwori, who sent warm felicitations to President Bola Tinubu, Deltans and other Nigerians on this year’s
