Oborevwori tasks town planners on urban devt laws
Delta State Governor, Rt. Hon. Sheriff Oborevwori, says officials of the Town Planning Office and other regulatory authorities must ensure strict compliance with the town planning and urban development laws. Governor Oborevwori said that a safe, secure and flood-free environment required the cooperation and strong partnership of the regulatory officials and the public. He made the call, Monday, when the National President and Executive members of the Nigerian Institute of Town Planners, led by Mr. Nathaniel Atebije, visited him at Government House, Asaba. He said the theme
N78BN JBN CONTRACT: Oborevwori’s giant step in Delta
Since his emergence as Governor of Delta State, Rt. Hon. Sheriff Oborevwori has never hidden his intention to develop the twin cities of Warri and Effurun alongside other parts of the state. During the maiden State Executive Council (EXCO) meeting under his watch, the Governor announced his intention to engage construction giant, Julius Berger Nigeria Plc, to construct three flyovers, a cloverleaf and road expansion in Warri and Effurun. After months of vigorous planning, meetings, reviews and tough negotiations, Delta State Government, Tuesday, signed the contract
Oborevwori felicitates Ikeogwu on NUJ NEC appointment
Delta State Governor, Rt. Hon. Sheriff Oborevwori has felicitated the immediate past State Chairman of the Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ), Comrade Michael Ikeogwu, on his appointment as a member of the National Executive Committee (NEC) of the Union. Ikeogwu's appointment as National Ex-Officio of the Union was contained in a letter signed by the National Secretary, Comrade Shuaibu Usman Leman, on Friday, October 20. In a statement by his Chief Press Secretary, Sir Festus Ahon, in Asaba, the Governor described Ikeogwu's appointment as well-deserved, considering
Oborevwori congratulates Uduaghan at 69
Delta State Governor, Rt. Hon. Sheriff Oborevwori has congratulated former Governor of the state, Dr. Emmanuel Uduaghan, as he clocks 69 on October 22. Governor Oborevwori in a statement by his Chief Press Secretary, Sir Festus Ahon, on Sunday in Asaba, expressed profound appreciation to the former Governor for graciously supporting his emergence as Governor of the State. He lauded the former State helmsman for his outstanding accomplishments and contributions to the growth and development of the State, noting that some of the iconic projects
Oborevwori, Okowa not in ‘cold war’
Delta State Government, Friday, said there were no disagreements between the incumbent Governor, Rt. Hon. Sheriff Oborevwori, and his predecessor, Senator Ifeanyi Okowa. Chief Press Secretary to the Governor, Sir Festus Ahon, in a statement in Asaba, said the purported disagreement as published by Daily Times was a figment of the imagination of the writer as no cold war exists between the two leaders. The Governor's spokesman said that Oborevwori and Okowa "enjoy the warmest of relationships", describing the publication as total falsehood and
Recruitment Exercise: Nigerian Army seeks Delta Govt’s support
The Nigerian Army has called for the support and cooperation of Delta State Government on the recruitment of its citizens into the military. Brig. Gen. T. G. Mackintosh, who led a delegation during a sensitization visit to the Secretary to the Delta State Government, Dr Kingsley Emu, in Asaba on Friday, said the visit was at the instance of the Chief of Army Staff (COAS), General Taoreed Lagbaja. He said the army was worried that Delta and Rivers states had failed to fill up
Oborevwori congratulates Obielum at 66
Delta State Governor, Rt. Hon. Sheriff Oborevwori, has congratulated retired police officer and renowned politician, Chief Godswill Obielum, as he clocked 66 years on October 20. In a statement by his Chief Press Secretary, Sir Festus Ahon, in Asaba, the governor described Obielum, a former governorship aspirant on the ticket of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) as a worthy compatriot. He particularly extolled Obielum for his role in stabilising the party as its leader in Ndokwa East Local Government Area and expressed the hope that
Sunday Ufua: Oborevwori condoles family, NUT, warns against bullying teachers
Delta State Governor, Rt. Hon. Sheriff Oborevwori, on Friday, condemned the activities leading to the death of a school teacher, Mr Sunday Ufua, reportedly at the hands of a parent who allegedly flogged him (teacher) for disciplining his errant son. Ufua, until his untimely death, was a teacher at Alihami Secondary School in Agbor, Ika South Local Government Area of the state. In a condolence message to the family of the deceased and the state wing of the Nigeria Union of Teachers, NUT, signed
Oborevwori congratulates Delta NUJ Chairman, Oyowe
Delta State Governor, Rt. Hon. Sheriff Oborevwori, has congratulated the newly elected State Executive Committee (SEC) of the Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ) led by Comrade Churchill Oyowe. Oborevwori, whose congratulatory message was conveyed in a statement issued by his Chief Press Secretary, Sir Festus Ahon in Asaba, also congratulated Felix Ekwu,; Vice Chairman; Victor Sorokwu, State Secretary; Josephine Omordio, Assistant Secretary; Caroline Ubini, Treasurer; Polycarb Orosevwotu, Financial Secretary, and Celestine Afokobah, Auditor. He expressed optimism that Oyowe would contribute his quota to the growth and
Oborevwori leading by example – South-South, PDP Chair
The South-South Chairman of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Chief Dan Orbih, says Governor Sheriff Oborevwori of Delta State is a shining example of what leadership is all about. Orbih stated this Wednesday, when he led the South-South zonal working Committee of the party on a courtesy visit to the Governor at Government House, Asaba. Orbih said they were in the state to formally congratulate Governor Oborevwori on his victory at the poll and its subsequent affirmation at the election petitions tribunal. He described
