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APPLICATION FORMS FOR 2024 MORE GRANT SCHEME It is hereby announced for the Information of the general public, particularly Deltans, that the Honourable Commissioner, Ministry of Humanitarian Affairs, Community Support Services and Girl-Child Development, Ms. Orode Uduaghan, has approved the commencement of applications from Artisans (Those with skills in tiling, vulcanizing, plumbing, carpentry, welding, electrical works, or other manual labour skills), for the 2024 Delta State Government MORE Grant Scheme, which is specifically tailored to Artisans aged 21 to 50 years. Application forms will be available

Delta State Government, says it has concluded the payment of the 2022/2023 bursary to 30,116 students of the state origin in Higher institutions across the country. A statement signed by the Executive Secretary, Delta State Bursary and Scholarship Board, Dr. Godfrey Enita said over 30,000 students of Delta State origin from 195 tertiary institutions across Nigeria have received the Delta State Bursary Award for 2022/2023 session. He said Delta State University Abraka, led the pack with 8,330 beneficiaries, followed by the University of Benin and Delta

Delta State Government, Tuesday, issued demolition notice to illegal occupiers of government lands, particularly Dennis Osadebay University lands in Asaba. The Chairman, Taskforce on Recovery of Government Lands, Chief Frank Omare, gave the demolition notice during an inspection of the affected lands in Asaba, the state capital. Chief Omare, who was flanked by members of the committee, warned that government would no longer tolerate illegal structures built on government lands by land speculators. Areas visited by the Committee include 74 Road, Musa Camp and Dennis Osadebay University,

Delta State Governor, Rt. Hon. Sheriff Oborevwori, Tuesday, said his administration would continue to actively promote and sustain a business- friendly environment that would significantly attract potential investors to the state. Governor Oborevwori, who disclosed this while inaugurating the Asaba Branch of Signature Bank, said his administration was continually seeking ways to enhance the ease of doing business in the state in order to attract more investors. He said: "This administration is very pro-business and it is continually seeking the ways to enhance the ease of

Delta State Governor, Rt. Hon. Sheriff Oborevwori, has congratulated the immediate past Deputy Governor of the state, Deacon Kingsley Otuaro, who clocks 56 years on April 16. In a statement by his Chief Press Secretary, Sir Festus Ahon, on Tuesday in Asaba, the governor extolled Otuaro for his statesmanly contributions to the 'Smart Agenda' and ‘Stronger Delta’ vision of the immediate past administration. Governor Oborevwori paid glowing tribute to Otuaro for his outstanding contributions to ensuring peace in the Niger Delta through his Chairmanship of the

Governor Sheriff Oborevwori of Delta State, Monday, congratulated the first Military Administrator of Abia State, Air Vice Msrshal Frank Ajobena (retd), CON, who clocks 75 years on April 15. Governor Oborevwori, in a statement by his Chief Press Secretary, Sir Festus Ahon, in Asaba, underscored the significance of the many years of the celebrant's service to the state and the nation. He noted that Ajobena’s military career saw him through sensitive and strategic leadership positions in the Airforce. The Governor said: "AVM Ajobena served the nation meritoriously

Governor Sheriff Oborevwori of Delta State has expressed grief and condoled the families of the victims of the Nollywood boat mishap, saying their deaths were excruciating and unfortunate. He said that the State Government was agonised over the unfortunate and untimely passing of Junior Pope and others in the boat mishap. Governor Oborevwori in a statement by his Chief Press Secretary, Sir Festus Ahon, in Asaba, urged Nollywood fans and stakeholders to accept the passing of the actors as an unfortunate incident. He prayed God to grant

Governor Sheriff Oborevwori of Delta State has congratulated the Senator representing Delta Central Senatorial District in the National Assembly, Senator Ede Dafinone, on his 62nd birth anniversary on April 10. Governor Oborevwori in a statement by his Chief Press Secretary, Sir Festus Ahon, in Asaba, stated that Dafinone, a professional accountant turned politician, comes from the family of Senator David Omueya Dafinone, who holds the Guinness World Record for having the largest number of members from a single biological family in the Institute of Chartered

The Governor of Delta State, Rt. Hon. Sheriff Oborevwori, has congratulated former Secretary to the State Government and current Director-General of the State Capital Territory Development Agency, Chief Patrick Ukah, as he clocks 60 years on April 10. Governor Oborevwori, in a statement by his Chief Press Secretary, Sir Festus Ahon, in Asaba, said that Chief Ukah remained a great political tactician and exemplary administrator, who had contributed immensely to the growth of the public service of the state. The governor noted that Ukah had had

Delta State Governor, Rt. Hon. Sheriff Oborevwori, has felicitated iconic architect and renowned leader of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in the country, Chief Tom Ikimi, on his 80th birth anniversary. In a statement by his Chief Press Secretary, Sir Festus Ahon, Governor Oborevwori described Chief Ikimi as a first-rate political leader with impeccable leadership qualifications and a model administrator. “As an impeccable leader, you made a name for yourself in the fields of architecture, politics, and business.We celebrate you and all that you have accomplished