Oborevwori, at maiden 2025 Delta Exco meeting, vows more bumper projects
Delta State Governor, Rt Hon Sheriff Oborevwori, Thursday, said his administration was poised to deliver life- changing projects for the people ahead of his second year anniversary. Governor Oborevwori disclosed this in his opening remarks at the maiden State Executive Council meeting for 2025 at Exco Chamber, Government House, Asaba. He said his administration had lined up humongous projects across the three senatorial districts and urged Ministries, Departments and Agencies (MDAs) to fastrack the process of awarding the projects in line with his administration's MORE Agenda. He
NADESSTU honours Oborevwori with icon of educational devt award
The National Association of Delta State Students (NADESSTU WORLDWIDE) in conjunction with the National Association of Nigerian Students (NANS) have presented Governor Sheriff Oborevwori with a Merit Award in recognition of his outstanding contributions to the educational sector. The award was presented to Governor Oborevwori during a courtesy visit at Government House, Asaba on Tuesday. Speaking during the presentation, NADESSTU President, Comrade Monday Wiska, said the award celebrates Governor Oborevwori’s achievements, including approval for year 2023 and 2024 bursary payment to 30,116 and 32,028 students respectively. He
NANS Inducts Oborevwori Into Its Hall Of Fame
The National Association of Nigerian Students (NANS), Tuesday, inducted Delta State Governor, Rt. Hon. Sheriff Oborevwori into its Hall of Fame, following what it termed his monumental infrastructural and human capital development across the state. The induction was performed by the Global President of NANS, Comrade Lucky Emonefe, when he led members of the National Executive Committee, NEC, of the association on a courtesy visit to the Governor at Government House, Asaba. Comrade Emonefe, a Deltan, said Governor Oborevwori's phenomenal development strides were visible to all
Novena University honours Oborevwori with doctorate degree
Delta State Governor, Rt. Hon. Sheriff Oborevwori, has been awarded an honorary Doctor of Science (Honoris Causa), in Public Policy and Strategy by Novena University, Ogume in recognition of his outstanding accomplishments in the governance of the state. The conferment took place on Saturday during the institution’s 5th combined (2018/2019 through 2023/2024) sessions convocation ceremony at Amai campus in Ukwuani Local Government Area of the state. Speaking at the ceremony, Governor Oborevwori thanked the university for the recognition, adding that the honour was a motivation and
*Experts call for enhanced cybersecurity infrastructure, education in Delta*
By Christopher Odamah With the growing application of information and communication technology in governance, experts have called for a comprehensive and strong cybersecurity policy and legislation to protect critical infrastructure and personal data. Such policy should align with state cybersecurity policies with national and international standards. The envisaged policy should address critical issues such as safeguarding critical infrastructure, including power grids, water systems, and transportation networks as vital assets. This was part of the communique adopted at a one-day Delta State Cyber Security Summit last week in
Delta varsity bestows honorary ambassador on Oborevwori
The Delta State University of Science and Technology, DSUST, Ozoro, has bestowed the honorary ambassador award on the first lady of the state, Mrs Tobore Oborevwori. The honour which was conferred on Mrs Oborevwori on Tuesday at the University main campus in Ozoro, Isoko North Local Government Area of the state, was in recognition of her charity works and outstanding accomplishments in women development and girl child empowerment. The award which was at the behest of the University's Directorate of Gender and Development Studies, was presented
Oborevwori appoints Prof. Asagba Delsu VC
The Governor of Delta State Rt. Hon.Elder Sheriff F.O Oborevwori has approved the appointment of Prof. Samuel Ogheneovo Asagba as the new Vice Chancellor of the Delta State University, Abraka. According to a statement signed by the Secretary to the State Government, Dr Kingsley Eze Emu, the appointment will take effect from 1st December, 2024. A Professor of Environmental Biochemistry and Toxicology, Prof. Asagba had previously served the University in various capacities, including serving as Deputy Vice Chancellor Administration as well as Provost of the defunct
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
