Oborevwori approves cash rewards for Team Delta’s historic NSF victory
Delta State Governor, Rt. Hon. Sheriff Oborevwori, has approved the disbursement of cash awards to athletes and officials of Team Delta in recognition of their outstanding performance at the 21st National Sports Festival (NSF) held in Asaba, Delta State. This decision underscores the governor’s steadfast commitment to fostering sports excellence and rewarding hard work. Team Delta once again demonstrated its supremacy in Nigerian sports by successfully defending its title and clinching a record-breaking eighth championship win in the festival’s ten editions. Commenting on the governor’s approval,
Isoko Women in Politics Passes Vote of Confidence on Governor Oborevwori, Endorses Him For Second Tenure
By Ufuoma Onovughakpo, Asaba An enlarged body of Isoko Women in Politics in Delta state has passed a vote of explicit confidence on Governor Rt Hon Sheriff Oborevwori. The group also endorsed the governor for a second tenure in 2027. The vote of confidence was moved by the Vice Chairman of Isoko North Local Government Council Dr Barr Evelyn Aluta and was duly seconded by Hon Evelyn Avro a state PDP stalwart during the group's courtesy visit to the wife of the Governor Deaconess Mrs Tobore
Why Delta is education hub in Nigeria – Oborevwori
Delta State Governor, Rt. Hon. Sheriff Oborevwori, Tuesday, said the state had become the hub of tertiary education in Nigeria with four public universities and other higher institutions of learning owned and funded by the state government. Speaking during the inspection of projects at the Southern Delta University, Ozoro and Orerokpe campuses, Governor Oborevwori commended the Vice-Chancellor of the University, Professor Jacob Oboreh, for investing the university's internally -generated revenue (IGR) into the building of more projects in the university. According to him, "Delta State is
Accountability: Oborevwori challenges Delta opposition to projects tour
Delta State Governor, Rt. Hon. Sheriff Oborevwori, has called on the opposition in the state to join him on tour of projects to see, first hand, what his administration was doing with funds accruing to the state. Speaking after the inspection of completed twin-bridges at Ubu River along Ughelli-Asaba Expressway, Governor Oborevwori described former Deputy President of the Senate, Senator Ovie Omo-Agege's criticism of his administration as a manifestation of ignorance and lack of knowledge of the workings of the government. The Governor, who refused to
Delta govt donates two buses to NANS, NADESSTU
Delta State Government, Tuesday, presented a brand new bus each to the National Association of Nigeria Students/Joint Campus Committee (NANS/JCC) in the state and the National Association of Delta State Students (NADESSTU). Secretary to the State Government (SSG), Dr. Kingsley Emu, presented keys of the two buses to the Chairman of NANS/JCC, Comrade Samson Ikpahwore, and NADESSTU National President, Comrade Monday Wiska. Speaking during the presentation of the buses at Government House, Asaba, Dr. Emu said the gesture of the state government was aimed at facilitating
Security vital for economic growth, social stability, devt – Oborevwori
Delta State Governor, Rt. Hon. Sheriff Oborevwori, Tuesday, said the security of lives and property remained a top priority of his administration. He said this was because safety and security are essential for enduring economic growth, social stability and wholesome development. Governor Oborevwori stated this in his remarks during the unveiling and handover of Criminal data base and equipment to the Delta State Police Command to aid the implementation of the Administration of Criminal Justice Law, 2022. The Governor, at the ceremony, stated that a functional justice
We Respond To Critics With Projects, Says Oborevwori
The Governor of Delta State, Rt. Hon. Sheriff Oborevwori, has said that his administration would continue to respond to criticisms with verifiable projects that are positively impacting the lives of Deltans. He noted that there had been a few members of opposition political parties in the state who were only functional on social media platforms, adding that "Deltans are aware of the projects executed by his administration in their localities and appreciate what his administration is doing for them". Represented by his Deputy, Sir Monday Onyeme,
Oborevwori Assures Of Fair, Peaceful Resolution Of Ogbe-Ijoh/Aladja Crisis
Delta State Governor, Rt. Hon. Sheriff Oborevwori, Sunday, assured the people of Ogbe-Ijaw in Warri South West and Aladja in Udu Local Government Areas of the state of unbiased and peaceful resolution of their crisis. Governor Oborevwori gave the assurance during a 'thank you' visit to Ijaw traditional rulers and political leaders who gathered at the Ugborikoko residence of the Pere of Ogulagha Kingdom and Chairman of Delta Ijaw Traditional Rulers' Forum, Captain (Elder) Joseph Timiyen. He commended the people for not resorting to violence, adding
Oborevwori hails Ndudi Elumelu at 60
Delta State Governor, Rt. Hon. Sheriff Oborevwori, Sunday, congratulated former Minority Leader of the House of Representatives, Hon. Ndudi Elumelu, on his 60th birth anniversary. Governor Oborevwori in a statement by his Chief Press Secretary, Sir Festus Ahon, said Elumelu, who represented Aniocha/Oshimili Federal Constituency, was a legislator who achieved great success in the legislature. He commended Elumelu's work in the Nigerian Parliament and stated that the former lawmaker's crucial involvement in the probe into the electricity industry few years ago had not diminished. Governor Oborevwori said:
Hold Onto God In Your Daily Life – Okowa Urges Couples
... As Oborevwori, Wife, Others Attend Tega's Wedding The immediate past Governor of Delta State, Senator Ifeanyi Okowa, Saturday, urged married couples in the country to hold onto God in their daily lives in order to have a successful marriage. Senator Okowa gave the advice at the wedding reception ceremony held at Effurun, in honour of Mr. and Mrs. Tega Ferguson Onwo, who were earlier joined in holy matrimony at the Assemblies of God Church, Warri Branch 1, Essi Layout, Warri. The former governor, who presided over
