Onyeme Expresses Concern Over Food Insecurity, Malnutrition
Delta State Acting Governor, Sir Monday Onyeme, has observed that, food insecurity and malnutrition are some of the specific areas that government at all levels should address to achieve zero hunger by the year 2030. Onyeme observed that, factors that pose challenges to food security are natural hazards arising from climate change, low level of technology adoption, unwarranted attack on farmlands by unscrupulous elements, distortions in input supply chain and absence of farmers education. He made the observation on Wednesday at the 2024 World Food Day
Onyeme To FRSC, Renew Your Core Mandate Of Controlling Speed
The Acting Governor of Delta State, Sir Monday Onyeme, has called on Special Marshals of the Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC) to renew their core mandate of controlling the speed and other forms of misdemeanour among motorists on the highways. Onyeme made the call on Saturday in Asaba during the commissioning of the Secretariat for Special Marshals of the Federal Road Safety Corps, Delta Sector Command. The acting governor who lauded Special Marshals for building a benefiting secretariat, commended all Special Marshals in the zone for
Onyeme Receives Kenya Ambassador To Nigeria, Seeks Partnership On Tourism, Agriculture, Others
Acting Governor of Delta State, Sir Monday Onyeme, Saturday, had a breakfast meeting with the High Commissioner of Kenya to Nigeria, Ambassador Isaac Parashina where issues of partnership were discussed. At the meeting which took place at the acting Governor's Lodge in Asaba, he called for partnership between Kenya and Delta in the area of tourism, agriculture, the oil and gas sector, among others. He said, "there are tourism sites that this country is blessed with, the vegetation is very good, there are a lot of
Onyeme Tasks Nigerians On Patriotism
The Acting Governor of Delta State, Sir Monday Onyeme, has tasked Nigerians to be patriotic for the country to take its pride of place in the comity of nations. He made the call on Friday in Asaba when he received on courtesy call, members of Egbema Leaders of Thoughts, Egbema Kingdom, Delta/Edo States. According to him, Nigerians should always put the interest of the country first before personal interest asserting, "if all Nigerians imbibe the spirit of being patriotic not just for 'my own' but 'my
FAILED ASABA-ONITSHA PORTION OF BENIN-ONITSHA EXPRESSWAY: Onyeme Heaves Sigh Of Relief As Remedial Work Commences
The Acting Governor of Delta State, Sir Monday Onyeme, Thursday, expressed hope that the nightmare faced by motorist plying the Benin-Onitsha Expressway would soon be over with the commencement of remedial works on the failed portion of the road at Asaba-Onitsha axis. Onyeme who went on on-the-spot assessment of the failed portion of the roads and the internal roads in Asaba metropolis which have been witnessing a lot of traffic as a result of the failed portion of the federal road, said that the contractor
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 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
Onyeme Says Delta North Is 100 Per Cent PDP
The Deputy Governor of Delta State, Sir Monday Onyeme, FCA, has said that Delta North is 100 per cent Peoples Democratic Party, PDP. Speaking at a reception in honour of elected members of the Executive Committee of the PDP from Delta North Senatorial District on Tuesday in Asaba, the deputy governor congratulated the elected officials and charged them to double their efforts to ensure that the district remains intact for the party. He noted that the elected officials clinched the positions based on their track records
Oborevwori hails peaceful congress as Arenyeka emerges Delta PDP Chairman
Delta State Governor, Rt Hon Sheriff Oborevwori, on Saturday, congratulated the newly elected members of the State Executive Committee of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) following their victories at the State Congress. Speaking to journalists on the sidelines of the Congress, Governor Oborevwori described the event as peaceful and expressed gratitude for the unity within the party. He emphasized the importance of working together for the party’s continued growth and the overall development of the state. "You can see that the congress is peaceful. We also
