Oborevwori celebrates Archbishop Odutemu at 52
Delta State Governor, Rt. Hon. Sheriff Oborevwori, has congratulated the Archbishop of Bendel Province of Church of Nigeria (Anglican Communion), Most Rev'd Cyril Odutemu, on his 52nd birth anniversary. Governor Oborevwori, in a congratulatory message by his Chief Press Secretary, Sir Festus Ahon, in Asaba, described Odutemu, the immediate past Chairman of the State Pilgrims Welfare Board, as an extraordinary administrator and dynamic and fearless preacher of God's word. He remarked that the renowned cleric had changed lives of individuals, families and society for the better,
Oborevwori felicitates Eddie Ono-Sorhue at 80
Delta State Governor, Rt. Hon. Sheriff Oborevwori, Thursday, congratulated former Chairman of old Okpe Local Government Council, Chief Eddie Ono-Sorhue, as he clocks 80. In a statement by his Chief Press Secretary, Sir Festus Ahon, in Asaba, said Ono-Sorhue, a loyal patriot, administrator and an accomplished leader, has continued to offer invaluable service, particularly to his Udu people, Delta and its citizens. Governor Oborevwori said: "It is with profound joy that on behalf of my family, the government and people of Delta, I bring very warm
DSIEC refutes fake electoral timetable
The Delta State Independent Electoral Commission DSIEC, Wednesday, debunked the alleged notice of election timetable and schedule of activities for the 2024 Local Government Council elections in the state. Chairman of the Commission, Dr. Jerry Agbaike in a statement made available to journalists said the purported document was a fake public notice and did not emanate from the Commission. He said that the Commission was yet to fix a date for the election and would communicate to the general public once a date is fixed. The Statement
MAY DAY: We’ll set up committee for wage review – Gov Oborevwori
Delta State Governor, Rt. Hon. Sheriff Oborevwori, says his administration would set up a committee to look into workers' demand for salary increase in view of the current hardship in the country. Governor Oborevwori stated this in his address at the 2024 Workers' Day celebration held at the Cenotaph, Asaba, on Wednesday. He commended workers in the state for their support for the emergence of his administration and for the prevailing industrial harmony across the state. He said his administration had always prioritised the welfare of workers
FIRST YEAR ANNIVERSARY: High Court Complex ready for inauguration May – Oborevwori
Delta State Governor, Rt Hon Sheriff Oborevwori, has said that the High Court building complex, Asaba, would be ready for inauguration in May as part of the projects to mark his administration's first year in office. Governor Oborevwori, who disclosed this to journalists during inspection of the project on Tuesday, said he was impressed with the exterior finishing of the building but frowned at the poor interior finishing and told the contractor to ensure proper finishing of the project in readiness for inauguration in May. The
Oborevwori pours accolades on Solomon Ogba at 64
Delta State Governor, Rt. Hon. Sheriff Oborevwori, has congratulated the erstwhile President of Athletics Federation of Nigeria, AFN, Chief Solomon Ogba, as he clocks 64 on May 1. Governor Oborevwori, in a statement by his Chief Press Secretary, Sir Festus Ahon, in Asaba, lauded Ogba for his multiple outstanding accomplishments in the service of Delta and Nigeria. He said that Ogba had made remarkable contributions to the development of sports and politics in Delta, Nigeria and in Africa since he became ingrained in sports administration nearly
Gov Oborevwori swears-in, inaugurates new appointees April 30
Delta State Governor, Rt. Hon. Sheriff Oborevwori, will swear-in and inaugurate newly appointed Special Advisers and other appointees on Tuesday, April 30, 2024. A statement to this effect by the Chief Press Secretary to the Governor, Sir Festus Ahon, listed the Special Advisers as Mr. Austin Ayemidejor, Mr. Sunny Jero and Mr. Emmanuel Osazuwa. Also billed for inauguration are Sir Eddy Ogidi-Gbegbaje as Chairman, Delta State Bureau for Pensions; Mr. Ifeanyi Egwunyenga as Chief Job and Wealth Creation Officer, and Mr. Jude Oghenevwaire Emurotu as a
Oborevwori grants employment to best graduating student
…tasks Delsu graduands on effective entrepreneurship Delta State Governor, Rt Hon Sheriff Oborevwori, Saturday, approved automatic employment for the overall best graduating student of the Delta State University, DELSU, Abraka, Ilebe Joshua of the Faculty of Pharmacy with 4.83 CGPA. Governor Oborevwori who approved the automatic employment at the 16th Convocation for 2022/2023 academic session of the University, challenged graduands of the University not to think only of getting paid jobs but to be entrepreneurial in their approach to life. While congratulating the graduands who had been
COUNCIL POLLS: No imposition of candidates – Oborevwori
… gets Delta Central PDP confidence vote Delta State Governor, Rt Hon Sheriff Oborevwori, Sunday, ruled out imposition of candidates in the forthcoming local government council elections in the state. Governor Oborevwori who disclosed this at the PDP Delta Central Stakeholders meeting held at his Osubi country home, said Delta State Independent Electoral Commission, DSIEC, would soon come out with a timetable for the conduct of the election. He said: "Delta State is one of the most solid states in Nigeria. Very very soon we will have
Oborevwori extols Senator Joel-Onowakpo at 57
Delta State Governor, Rt Hon Sheriff Oborevwori, has congratulated Senator representing Delta South Senatorial District, Senator Joel-Onowakpo Thomas as he clocks 57 years on April 27. In a statement by his Chief Press Secretary, Sir Festus Ahon, Governor Oborevwori lauded the Accountant -turned- politician for his outstanding contributions to the growth and development of Delta State. He said that Joel-Onowakpo, a former Chairman of Isoko South Local Government and former Chairman of the Delta State Board of Internal Revenue, made invaluable contributions to the growth and
