Gen. Paul Omu Buried in Igbide Amid Full Military Honours
The remains of former Military Governor of the defunct South-Eastern State (now Cross River and Akwa Ibom), Major-General Paul Ufuoma Omu (rtd.), were on Saturday laid to rest in his hometown, Igbide, Isoko South Local Government Area of Delta State, amid full military honours and glowing tributes. Maj.-Gen. Omu, a respected elder statesman, former President General of the Isoko Development Union (IDU), and one of Nigeria’s notable military administrators, died at the age of 84. His burial attracted an impressive gathering of dignitaries from the military,
Oborevwori Commiserates with APC National Chairman Over Mother’s Demise
Governor of Delta State, Rt Hon Sheriff Oborevwori, Wednesday, commiserated with the National Chairman of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Professor Nentawe Yilwatda, over the death of his mother, Mama Lydia Yilwatda. Oborevwori, who led a delegation to Yilwatda’s residence in Abuja, described her development as a “mixed feeling,” noting that while Nigerians recently celebrated the APC Chairman’s election, the joy was soon overshadowed by the loss of his beloved mother. The Governor, who was accompanied by members of the National Assembly from Delta State including
Oborevwori, Clerics Pay Tributes to Late Temiwumi Jemide
Delta State Governor, Rt Hon Sheriff Oborevwori, Friday joined family, friends, and well-wishers at St. Malachi Catholic Church, Sapele, for the funeral Mass of late Mr. Temiwumi Jemide, former Executive Director of Human Resources at Seaboard Group of Companies. In an atmosphere filled with solemnity, fond memories, and heartfelt tributes, Governor Oborevwori described the late Jemide as a man of quiet strength, dignity, integrity, and service. He noted that the deceased was a pillar in his family and a man whose values and principles left a
Oborevwori eulogises late Dr. Henry Akpata
Delta State Governor, Rt. Hon. Sheriff Oborevwori, on Friday honoured the late Dr. Henry Omorogieva Akpata, a renowned medical practitioner, at his funeral ceremony, describing him as a dedicated professional whose legacy in the medical field will continue to inspire generations. Dr. Akpata, a respected obstetrician and gynaecologist, was the father of Mr. Olumide Akpata, former President of the Nigerian Bar Association (NBA) and 2024 Labour Party governorship candidate in Edo State. Governor Oborevwori, represented by the Commissioner for Works (Highways and Urban Roads), Comrade Reuben
Oborevwori hails late Edwin Clark as a national icon, urges Nigerians to emulate his legacy
Delta State Governor, Rt. Hon. Sheriff Oborevwori, has called on Nigerians from all walks of life to draw inspiration from the life and legacy of the late Chief Edwin Kiagbodo Clark, describing him as a "patriotic leader" and "the conscience of the Nigerian nation." Speaking during a memorial lecture and tribute held in honour of the late statesman at the NAF Conference Centre in Abuja, Governor Oborevwori, who was represented by the State Commissioner for Water Resources, Dr. Isaac Wilkie, paid glowing tribute to Chief
Gen. Omu Lived An Impactful Life – Oborevwori
Delta State Governor, Rt. Hon. Sheriff Oborevwori, on Sunday described the late Major General Paul Ufuoma Omu (rtd.) as an extraordinary patriot and statesman whose contributions to nation-building remained worthy of emulation. Governor Oborevwori paid tributes to the late Isoko leader during a condolence visit to the wife of the deceased, Senator Stella Omu, and the Omu family at their residence in Asaba. According to the Governor, General Omu, who died on Tuesday, April 29, was a man of immense influence whose contributions to the growth
Oborevwori, Ibori, Okowa, Others Bid Utuama Farewell
The Sacred Heart Catholic Cathedral in Warri was the site of a solemn and emotional farewell on Wednesday as the remains of the late Professor Amos Utuama, SAN, former Deputy Governor of Delta State, were laid to rest. The funeral service attracted a host of dignitaries from across the state and beyond, including Governor Sheriff Oborevwori; former Governors Chief James Ibori and Dr. Ifeanyi Okowa; Senator Ede Dafinone (Delta Central); Senator Joel-Onowakpo Thomas (Delta South); Speaker of the State House of Assembly, Rt. Hon. Emomotimi
Oborevwori Mourns Shimite Love
Delta State Governor, Rt Hon Sheriff Oborevwori has expressed deep sorrow over the sudden and tragic passing of his Special Adviser on Trade and Export, Chief Shimite Love. She died in the early hours of Monday. Governor Oborevwori in a statement by his Chief Press Secretary, Sir Festus Ahon, on Monday in Asaba, extended his heart-felt condolences to the people of Oshimili North Local Government Area, particularly the Ebu community, mourning the loss of a respected politician. Describing her as an accomplished, intelligent, and charismatic political
Oborevwori, Okowa, Guwor attend late Pa Augoye funeral
Delta State Governor, Rt. Hon. Sheriff Oborevwori, his predecessor, Dr Ifeanyi Okowa, the Speaker of the State House of Assembly, Rt. Hon. Emomotimi Guwor, and numerous other dignitaries attended the funeral service for late Pa William Orwin Augoye. Pa Augoye, who is father of the Member representing Okpe State Constituency, Hon. James Augoye, passed on November 13, 2024. He was aged 97. In his remarks at the ceremony, held at Ugbokodo-Okpe Secondary School, Ugbokodo-Okpe, in Okpe Local Government Area of the state, Governor Oborevwori eulogised the