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Delta State Commissioner for Works (Rural and Riverine Roads) Mr Charles Aniagwu, Thursday, cautioned contractors to be more diligent in projects execution because the state government will not pay for poorly executed road projects. Speaking during inspection of projects in Okpe and Ethiope East Local Government Areas of the state, Aniagwu said that Governor Sheriff Oborevwori had zero tolerance for poorly executed projects and urged engineers in the ministry to brace up for effective supervision. The projects inspected include reconstruction and widening of Jeddo - Ughoton

Delta State Governor, Rt. Hon. Sheriff Oborevwori has congratulated Mrs Roli Uduaghan, wife of former Governor Emmanuel Uduaghan, on her 62nd birth anniversary. Describing Mrs Uduaghan as a brave, pleasant, kind-hearted woman and a powerful pillar of support to her husband, Governor Oborevwori in a statement by his Chief Press Secretary, Sir Festus Ahon, commended her for her dedication to the work of God and humanity. The Governor praised her for her love of humanity and recalled the "I CARE" project, which she utilised as a

Delta State Chairman of the Association of Local Government of Nigeria (ALGON), Hon. Victor Ebonka, has denied deducting N4 million from retired local government workers and primary school teachers in the state. Ebonka who spoke to Journalists in Asaba on Tuesday, described the allegations as outright falsehood and challenged the retirees behind the allegation to invite any investigating authority into the matter. The ALGON boss said the N40 billion loan facilitated and guaranteed by the state government on behalf of ALGON, was meant to pay accrued

Delta State Governor, Rt Hon Sheriff Oborevwori has congratulated his spiritual father, founder and Presiding Bishop of Living Faith Church, Dr David Oyedepo as he clocks 69 years. Oborevwori in a statement by his Chief Press Secretary, Sir Festus Ahon, in Asaba, acknowledged Bishop Oyedepo's immense contribution to nation-building through prayers and grooming of God-fearing Christian faithful in the Country and across the world. The Governor described Bishop Oyedepo as a role model whose leadership credentials were worth studying. Governor Oborevwori, said "As our father in faith,

Governor Sheriff Oborevwori of Delta State, has urged Muslims in Nigeria to pray for the country's peace, unity, and growth as Muslims celebrate Eid-El-Maulud, the birth of Prophet Muhammad. In a statement signed by his Chief Press Secretary, Sir Festus Ahon, the Governor urged Muslim adherents to follow the exemplary leadership and teachings of the Holy Prophet Muhammad by promoting peaceful co-existence among Nigerians. Governor Oborevwori particularly advised Muslims and other religious groups to start regular prayers for the necessary changes to make Nigeria a better

Delta State Governor, Rt. Hon. Sheriff Oborevwori, Tuesday, said his administration has zero tolerance for sub-standard projects and urged appointees to strive for excellence by engaging only contractors with proven track record of performance. Governor Oborevwori gave the charge while inaugurating the boards of the Delta State Capital Territory Development Agency and Warri, Uvwie and Environs Development Agency at Government House, Asaba. Members of the Delta State Capital Territory Development Agency include; Rt. Hon.  Emmanuel Okoro - Chairman; Chief Patrick Ukah - Director General; while Mr

The death has been announced of Ezinne Gold Obinnaya Egege (nee Ahuchuogu), aged 68 years. She was the mother-in-law of the Deputy Governor of Delta State, Sir Monday Onyeme, FCA. A statement signed by the Deputy Governor's father-in-law, Sir Ishmael Egege, stated that the deceased died on the 30th of October, 2022 after a brief illness. According to the statement, the remains of the deceased would be buried on Friday, October 6, 2023 after a funeral service at St. John's Anglican Church, Ntiagha-Uzo, Isi-Ahaba Autonomous Community, Amuka,

Ijaw National Leader and convener of the Pan Niger Delta Forum (PANDEF), Chief Edwin Clark, has written an open letter to thank  Governor Sheriff Oborevwori of Delta State over the N78 billion contract recently awarded to Julius Berger Nigeria Limited. The contracts were for the construction of three flyover bridges, cloverleaf and road expansion in Effurun and Warri areas of the state. Clark, a former Minister of Information, described Oborevwori’s decision to undertake the mega projects as a right step towards fulfilling his electioneering campaign promises

The Delta State Governorship Election Petition Tribunal sitting in Asaba, Monday, adopted the final written addresses in the petition filed by the candidate of Labour Party, Ken Pela, challenging the election of Governor Sheriff Oborevwori of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP). Counsels to the first, second, third and fourth respondents effortlessly adopted their final written addresses dated and filed September 18 and their respective replies to the written address of the petitioner, urging the tribunal to dismiss the petition with cost. However, counsel to the petitioners,

Delta State Governor, Rt. Hon. Sheriff Oborevwori has charged electoral umpires to ensure free, fair, transparent, and credible elections that will generally reflect the will of the people. Governor Oborevwori who gave the charge while swearing-in Chairman and members of the Delta State Independent Electoral Commission DSIEC, on Monday in Asaba, said Nigerians from all walks of life were desirous of an electoral process where the will of the people would prevail. Those sworn-in include; Dr Jerry Agbaike as Chairman while Mr James Umukoro; Mr Friday

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