Boxing: Oborevwori hails Efe Ajagba for defeating Australia’s Goodall
Delta State Governor, Rt. Hon. Sheriff Oborevwori, has celebrated the victory of Nigerian-born boxer, Efe Ajagba, over Austrialian Joe Goodall on Sunday. The hard-hitting Nigerian World Boxing Council (WBC) heavyweight contender stopped Australia’s Goodall in the fourth round of their 10-round main event at Tahoe Blue Event Center in Stateline, Nevada, United States of America. The fourth round knockout was a sweet revenge for the Nigerian who had lost to Goodall by a decision at the Commonwealth Games in Scotland. In a statement by his Chief
Oborevwori raises alarm on hard drug abuse
Delta State Governor, Rt. Hon. Sheriff Oborevwori, Thursday, raised the alarm on the growing incidence of hard drug abuse in the country, saying it had become a global public health that needed to be tackled head on and called on all stakeholders to work towards its prompt effective eradication. Oborevwori stated this when the Chairman and Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency, (NDLEA) Brig. Gen. Buba Marwa (Rtd) and his delegation visited him at Government House, Asaba. He commended the NDLEA
Oborevwori assigns Enerhen junction flyover supervision to Manager
Delta State Governor, Rt. Hon. Sheriff Oborevwori, has approved the assignment of the supervision of Enerhen Junction to 1st Marine Gate Flyover Project construction to the Commissioner for Special Projects, Barr. Funyei Manager. A statement signed by the Chief Press Secretary ( CPS) to the Governor, Sir Festus Ahon, on Monday in Asaba, said Manager is to take charge of the project supervision to completion. The Governor charged the Commissioner to be diligent in the supervision to ensure that the contractor delivers world - class standard
Delta EXCO Approves N714.4 billion proposed budget for 2024
Delta State Executive Council, (EXCO), meeting presided over by Governor Sheriff Oborevwori, on Wednesday, approved a proposed budget of N714.4 billion for the 2024 fiscal year. The Commissioner for Economic Planning, Mr Sonny Ekedayen, who disclosed this at a post EXCO press briefing at Government House, Asaba, said the proposed budget comprised N397 billion, representing 56 percent for Capital Expenditure, while N316 billion, representing 44 percent, is for recurrent expenditure. Ekadeyan, who was flanked by Chief Press Secretary to the Governor, Sir Festus Ahon, said the
Oborevwori felicitates Pius Sinebe at 74
Delta State Governor, Rt. Hon Sheriff Oborevwori, has congratulated former State Chairman of the Peoples Democratic Party, (PDP), Dr Pius Sinebe, as he clocks 74 on October 25. In a statement by his Chief Press Secretary, Sir Festus Ahon, the Governor said Sinebe’s knowledge, experience and regular counsel to his government had remained a major contribution to stability in the state. In the statement Governor Oborevwori acknowledged that Sinebe's expertise, experience, and consistent guidance to subsequent administrations had played a significant role in maintaining stability within
Delta govt restates commitment to quality road projects
The Delta State Government has again expressed her commitment to building durable road network across the state. Commissioner for Works in charge of rural and riverine roads, Mr. Charles Aniagwu restated the government's commitment on Tuesday while on inspection tour of the ongoing reconstruction of 13.1 kilometers Ohorhe-Adagbrassa road, and the proposed dualization of the 1.6 kilometer Eseze Road in Okpe LGA. Aniagwu who disclosed that he embarked on the tour on the Directive of Governor Sheriff Oborevwori charged the contractor handling the Adagbrassa road
Pray for political leaders, Oborevwori charges Delta PFN
Delta State Governor, Rt. Hon. Sheriff Oborevwori has called on religious leaders to continue to pray and intercede for political leaders across the country in these trying times. Governor Oborevwori made the call on Tuesday, when the Chairman and Executive members of the Pentecostal Fellowship of Nigeria (PFN), Delta State Chapter, led by Bishop Kingsley Enakirerhi, paid him a courtesy visit at Government House, Asaba. He said he was always happy whenever fathers of faith visit him, adding that their prayers and support is
We’ll Be Fair, Transparent In Distributing Palliatives To Farmers – Emu
The Secretary to Delta State Government, (SSG), Dr. Kingsley Emu, yesterday, said the state government would be transparent and fair in the distribution of palliatives to farmers and other Deltans to ameliorate their plight occasioned by the removal of fuel subsidy by the Federal Government. Dr. Emu, who said this at a meeting with the Delta State Farmers Association held at the Government House, Asaba, said the palliatives would be distributed without ethnic colouration and political party affiliation. He said 696 bags of rice
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
