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
Oborevwori felicitates Ex-Gov. Uduaghan at 70
Delta State Governor, Rt. Hon. Sheriff Oborevwori, has congratulated former Governor of the state, Dr. Emmanuel Uduaghan, as he clocks 70 years on October 22. In a statement by his Chief Press Secretary, Sir Festus Ahon, in Asaba, Governor Oborevwori expressed profound gratitude to God for the life of the former Governor and for granting him many years of great accomplishments. Oborevwori lauded the former state helmsman for supporting his emergence as Governor of the state. He extolled Uduaghan for his outstanding contributions to the growth and
Oborevwori commends Deltans for embracing peace
As Nigerians embarked on nationwide hunger protests, Delta State Governor, Rt. Hon. Sheriff Oborevwori has commended youths and stakeholders across the state for embracing peace, saying he feels their pains. Governor Oborevwori in a statement by his Chief Press Secretary, Sir Festus Ahon, expressed delight on the peaceful manner Deltans conducted themselves across the state. The Governor, said: "My dear youths of Delta, I thank you for the way and manner you organised yourselves today. "We are aware that Section 14(2) (b) of the Constitution of the
Delta Working To Be Food Basket Of The Nation Says Onyeme
THE Deputy Governor of Delta State, Sir Monday Onyeme, FCA, has said that the Governor Sheriff Oborevwori-led administration would make the state the food basket of the nation. Sir Onyeme made the disclosure on Thursday in Asaba during a meeting of the Delta State Food Security Committee. According to him, "This government is giving agriculture all the seriousness that it deserves and I am sure that the Governor Oborevwori administration will be remembered forever for opening up agriculture in Delta State and for making us the
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
