Why we are intervening on Federal roads – Delta Govt
Delta State Government, Wednesday, explained that it was intervening on several Federal Government roads across the state to enable Deltans and other Nigerians have unfettered access to convey goods and services. The State Commissioner for Works (Rural and Riverine Roads), Mr Charles Aniagwu disclosed this during inspection of ongoing rehabilitation and reconstruction of the old Umutu-Abraka-Eku road at Abraka in Ethiope East Local Government Area of the state. Aniagwu who frowned at the state of federal roads in the state, said Governor Sheriff Oborevwori was determined
We won’t allow grabbers take ‘varsity land – Delta Govt
Delta State Government, Tuesday, said it would not allow land grabbers take away lands belonging to the Dennis Osadebay University, Anwai-Asaba. The Chairman State Taskforce on Recovery of Government Lands, Chief Frank Omare, stated this while speaking to journalists in Asaba. Omare, who was flanked by members of the committee at the site of the ongoing demolition of illegal structures at 'Musa Camp,' Asaba, lamented that land grabbers had, unfortunately, chased the school authority from their own land. According to him, the land belongs to the university
Oborevwori lauds Egbetokun on officers’ wives’ welfare
Delta State Governor, Rt. Hon. Sheriff Oborevwori, Monday, commended the wife of the Inspector- General of Police, Mrs Elizabeth Egbetokun, for working towards ensuring the sustainable welfare of families of police officers in the country. Governor Oborevwori made the commendation when he received on an advocacy visit, the wife of the Inspector - General of Police and President of the Police Officers' Wives' Association, POWA, Mrs Elizabeth Egbetokun, and her delegation to Government House, Asaba. He commended Mrs Egbetokun for her advocacy and urged other officers'
Deltans Rejoice As Julius Berger Commences Construction Of Flyover Bridges In Warri, Effurun
Residents and motorists plying the busy Effurun and Warri roads have expressed joy with the mobilisation to site of Julius Berger to commence the construction of flyover bridges and road expansion works in the twin metropolis of Delta State. The construction giant on Monday mobilised to DSC Roundabout to commence the construction of the three flyovers, cloverleaf, pedestrian bridges and ancillary road expansion projects as part of the plans of Governor Sheriff Oborevwori's administration for the infrastructure development and urban renewal of Warri, Uvwie and environs. A
The N2bn Oborevwori Special Agric Intervention Initiative
By Festus Ahon Globally, governments are striving to ensure that peoples and tribes are able to feed themselves through sustainable food supply and clean agricultural practices. For African countries which have had to face multiple challenges occasioned by climate change and human induced adversities, food security has become a major priority for people oriented governments. It is generally held that no man is one unless and until he is able to feed himself on a sustainable basis. This inclination applies to individuals as it does to communities
Delta emerges Nigeria’s safest state for oil & gas investments
Delta State has won the safest state award for Oil and Gas investments in the country at the Nigeria Oil & Gas Forum and award night. The award ceremony was organised by the founder Ms Nafisa Aliyu Haruna and sponsored by the Federal Ministry of Petroleum Resources held at the International Conference Centre, Abuja on Friday night. Presenting the award, Ms Haruna stated that Delta State has contributed immensely to increased oil and gas production in Nigeria. She stated that Delta State emerged first from the opinion
Supreme Court Verdict:
PRESS STATEMENT Jubilant Oborevwori Dedicates Victory to God, Deltans and Legal Team Executive Governor of Delta state, Rt Hon. (Elder) Sheriff F.O. Oborevwori on Friday dedicated his victory at the Supreme court to Almighty God, the unwavering support of Deltans and his legal team. Addressing the media in Abuja after the five-member panel of the apex court affirmed his victory, Oborevwori said his triumph meant that there were no winners and losers. He called on the opposition parties in the state to join him in the task
