Oborevwori congratulates Dame Grace Okubor at 93
Delta Governor, Rt. Hon. Sheriff Oborevwori, has congratulated the matriarch of the Okubor family, Dame Grace Chinyere Okubor as she clocks 93 years. Mrs Okubor, an illustrious Deltan from, Ika North East Local Government Area of the state is a retired teacher, Midwife, Nurse and Community Health Officer who retired in 1983 from the defunct Bendel State Ministry of Health. Governor Oborevwori in a statement by his Chief Press Secretary, Sir Festus Ahon, in Asaba, lauded Mrs Okubor for her tremendous contributions to nation building. He said
NYG2023: Delta ‘Mecca’ for sports in Nigeria – Oborevwori
Delta State Governor, Rt. Hon. Sheriff Oborevwori, Saturday, said the state has overtime become the nation's sports destination. Governor Oborevwori stated this in his remarks at the opening ceremony of the 7th Edition of the National Youth Games holding at the Stephen Keshi Stadium, Asaba. He congratulated the Federal Ministry of Sports Development for their consistency and dedication in organizing the National Youth Games. He remarked that the National Youth Games had come to stay describing it "as a powerful vehicle to discover new talents from the
Oborevwori seeks collaboration for development of Niger Delta
Delta State Governor, Rt. Hon. Sheriff Oborevwori has urged the Ministry of Niger Delta Affairs to collaborate with State Governments to ensure that the region benefits from quality projects in the administration of President Bola Tinubu. Oborevwori stated this on Saturday when he received on courtesy visit the Minister of Niger Delta Affairs, Hon. Abubakar Momoh and his delegation at Government House, Asaba. The Governor who congratulated the Minister on his appointment, said such collaboration was necessary in order to improve the living conditions of the
8TH CORONATION ANNIVERSARY: Oborevwori congratulates Monbene III
Delta State Governor, Rt. Hon. Sheriff Oborevwori has congratulated the Pere Ama-Okosu of Ogbe-Ijoh Kingdom, HRM Couple Mackson Oromoni, Monbene III on the eighth anniversary of his coronation. Oborevwori in a statement by his Chief Press Secretary, Sir Festus Ahon, in Asaba, commended the traditional ruler for the unity in Ogbe-Ijoh Kingdom. He enjoined the king to ensure peaceful relations between Ogbe-Ijoh and its neighbour, Aladja and urged the monarch to do more in reviving the economic well-being of both Ogbe-Ijoh and Aladja. The Governor described Monebene
Aniagwu lauds Oborevwori’s enthusiasm towards completing ongoing projects
Delta State Commissioner for Works (Rural and Riverine Roads) Mr Charles Aniagwu says Governor Sheriff Oborevwori was interested in completing all ongoing projects even as he embarks on new ones. Aniagwu stated this on Thursday during inspection of ongoing and completed projects in Ika North East Local Government Area of the State. The projects inspected include: Ute-Ogbeje - Otolokpo Road; Mission Road Akumazi-Umuocha; Ogboi - College Road Akumazi - Umuocha; Kingdom Hall /Obeh Road Umunede and Umunede - Owa-Alero Road and Umunede - Otolokpo Road, Ute-Okpu-
Oborevwori endorses SERAP’s report on Niger Delta
Delta State Governor, Rt. Hon. Sheriff Oborevwori, has endorsed the report of the Socio-Economic Rights And Accountability Project (SERAP) which called for a review of the Niger Delta Development plan to determine its successes, failures and areas for improvement among other recommendations. Governor Oborevwori said the report should be adopted by the Niger Delta state governments, the Federal Government and all development partners. Oborevwori spoke in Lagos on Wednesday in a message at an interactive session and press briefing by SERAP on promoting transparency and accountability
FUEL SUBSIDY: Oborevwori approves palliatives for students
Delta State Governor, Rt. Hon. Sheriff Oborevwori has approved 25 percent reduction in acceptance fees payable in the four State-owned Universities as part of palliatives for students. The Governor's approval was contained in a statement issued by his Chief Press Secretary, Sir Festus Ahon, on Wednesday in Asaba. The statement said the reduction in the acceptance fee was in line with measures taken by the Delta State Government to cushion the effect of the fuel subsidy removal on citizens. Ahon further said the 25 percent reduction in
My administration is committed to fiscal discipline- Oborevwori
Delta State Governor, Rt. Hon. Sheriff Oborevwori, Monday, said his administration was irrevocably committed to fiscal discipline, honesty, prudence, and transparency in government. Governor Oborevwori stated this at the Delta State Governance and Policy Direction Conversation organised by the African College of Governance, an Institute of the Revive Africa Initiative held in Asaba on Monday. The theme of the discussion is "More Agenda: Economic Dynamics of Policy Direction, Open Governance and the Youth Inclusivity Question" also featured a book presentation on "The Thoughts and Perspectives of
Access to quality education top priority in Delta – Oborevwori
Governor Sheriff Oborevwori of Delta State, says his administration was working assiduously to ensure that every child in the state have access to complete and functional education comparable to any part of the world. Governor Oborevwori disclosed this, Thursday, during the inauguration of multiple projects at the Delta State University of Science and Technology, Ozoro, Isoko North Local Government Area of the State. The projects inaugurated as part of activities lined up to celebrate his administration's first 100 days in office include; Administrative building; Vice-Chancellor's Lodge;
HOUSING DEFICIT: Reps laud Delta on NHF remittance
The House of Representatives, Wednesday, commended Delta State Government for its commitment in ensuring prompt remittance of worker's contributions to the National Housing Fund. The House Adhoc Committee on Non-remittance of the National Housing Fund (NHF) and the utilisation of the fund from 2011, led by Hon. Dachung Bagos, gave the commendation during a courtesy visit on Governor Sheriff Oborevwori at Government House, Asaba. Bagos said with over 40 percent housing deficit in the country the House of Representatives decided to tackle the challenge as most
