AGOFURE APPEALS TO MOTORISTS OVER FAULTY TRAFFIC LIGHTS
BY EJOOR ONOHARIGHO Delta State Transport Commissioner Mr Onoriode Agofure has appealed to Motorists and other road users to exercise more caution in junctions with faulty traffic lights across the State. Agofure made the appeal after he inspected the junctions with faulty traffic lights in the State Capital,in company of the Director of Land Transport Engr Emmanuel Akpojotor. During the inspection, they observed that the problem be deviling the faulty traffic lights,has to do with vandalism,i.e removal of batteries powering the traffic lights, especially at the Maryam
Oborevwori felicitates Roland Oritsejafor at 80
Delta State Governor, Rt. Hon. Sheriff Oborevwori, has felicitated former Minister of Defence and renowned Paediatrician, Dr. Roland Oritsejafor, on his 80th birth anniversary on, November 21. Oborevwori praised the former Minister for his calm and peaceful approach to politics, describing him as ''a great leader and a true patriot." In a statement by his Chief Press Secretary, Sir Festus Ahon, on Thursday in Asaba, the governor remarked that Oritsejafor exemplified excellent leadership qualities that are truly worthy of emulation. He described Oritsejafor, a former Deputy National
Oborevwori salutes Ex-President Jonathan at 67
Delta State Governor, Rt. Hon. Sheriff Oborevwori, has congratulated former President of Nigeria, Dr Goodluck Jonathan, on his 67th birth anniversary. Governor Oborevwori in a statement by his Chief Press Secretary, Sir Festus Ahon, said the erstwhile Nigerian leader deserved to be celebrated for his sacrifices toward nation-building and the unity of Nigeria. He remarked that since leaving office, Jonathan had continued to render invaluable service to the nation and the African continent and commended him for his remarkable accomplishments in international pro- peace mediations, particularly
Oborevwori Presents Start Up Packs To 311 WESAP Beneficiaries
Delta State Governor, Rt Hon Sheriff Oborevwori has presented start up packs to 311 beneficiaries of the Women Economic Skill Acquisition Programme, WESAP of the state government in his determination to expand the frontiers of entrepreneurial development in the state. The beneficiaries were made up of 220 women trained in fashion and design, hair dressing, catering, decoration and event management and make up/gele tying as well as and 91 persons with disabilities who were trained in ICT, confectionaries, fashion and design, leather work and industrial
Oborevwori tasks oil companies, host communities on dialogue
Delta State Governor, Rt Hon Sheriff Oborevwori,, has urged oil companies and host communities to adopt dialogue approach rather than confrontations in resolving disputes. Governor Oborevwori gave the charge when he received on courtesy visit, the management of Chevron Nigeria Limited, led by Senior Corporate Affairs Advisor, Chevron International, Exploration and Production for Africa Region, Engr Esimaje Brikins, at Government House, Asaba. The Governor while congratulating Mr Esimaje Brikins on his new appointment tasked his successor to understudy the operations and relationship with host communities and stakeholders. He
*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 State Chief Judge Rounds off Third Quarter Custodial Centres visit.*
By Shirley Binitie The Chief Judge of Delta State, Justice Tessy Diai has completed the 3rd quarter Custodial Centres visit to Correctional Centres across the State. They are the Warri, Sapele, Kwale, Agbor, Ogwashi-uku Custodial Centres, and the Remand Home, Sapele, where a total of 1288 awaiting trial cases were treated by the State Chief Judge. Consequently, Justice Diai reviewed 381 warrants at the Ogwashi-Uku Custodial Centre,190 warrants at the Kwale Custodial Centre, 162 warrants at the Agbor Custodial Centre, 170warrants at the Sapele Custodial Centre,
2027: Oborevwori tasks Arenyeka to unify Delta PDP
Delta State Governor, Rt. Hon. Sheriff Oborevwori, has charged the State Chairman of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Chief Solomon Arenyeka to use his position to foster sustainable unity within the party and the state at large ahead of the 2027 general elections. Governor Oborevwori gave the charge at the Chairman's thanksgiving service held at Avenue Baptist Church, Okumagba Avenue, Warri, Warri South Local Government Area of the state in appreciation to God for his emergence as PDP Chairman in the state. He said: "Thanksgiving and
Oborevwori presents N936bn 2025 budget to Delta Assembly
Delta State Governor, Rt. Hon. Sheriff Oborevwori, Thursday, presented a N936,078,818,719 billion Appropriation bill for the 2025 fiscal year to the State House of Assembly. Governor Oborevwori said the budget christened, ‘Budget of Fiscal Consolidation,’ was made up of recurrent expenditure of N348,717,758,635 billion representing 37.25 per cent and capital expenditure of N587,361,060,084 representing 62.75 per cent of the total budget. He said the 2025 budget is N211bn more than the 2024 approved sum of N725bn, indicating an increase of 29%. The Governor attributed the increase to
How boundary disputes negate peace, security, progress in Nigeria – Oborevwori
Delta State Governor, Rt. Hon. Sheriff Oborevwori, Wednesday, said boundary disputes militates against peace, security and prosperity of communities across the country. He said so many lives have been lost to boundary disputes and called on the National Boundary Commission and other stakeholders to work assiduously in resolving boundary disputes among border communities in the country. Governor Oborevwori disclosed this at a one-day workshop for the creation of platform for Nigeria's coastal states and local government areas with theme: Towards a secure, peaceful and prosperous borders
