Oborevwori pledges infrastructural renewal, sustainable devt in Delta
Delta State Governor, Rt. Hon. Sheriff Oborevwori says his administration is poised to break new grounds in infrastructural development, inclusive economic growth, and sustainable development in the state. Governor Oborevwori who made the pledge during the swearing-in of nine new Special Advisers, enjoined the appointees to put in their best to actualize his administration’s M.O.R.E Agenda for the people of the state. Those sworn-in include; Hon. Charles Oniyere; Mr Michael Ogboru; Chief Ebikeme Clark; Chief Sylvester Oromoni, Hon. Shadrach Rapu, Dr. Donald Peterson; Engr Goodnews Agbi;
Delta awards N78bn contract for flyovers in Warri, Effurun
Delta State Government has approved the award of contracts worth N78 billion to Julius Berger Nigeria Limited for the construction of three flyover bridges and road expansion in the Warri/Effurun megalopolis. This was part of decisions reached at the State Executive Council meeting presided over by Governor Sheriff Oborevwori on Tuesday in Asaba. Briefing journalists at the end of the Exco meeting, the Permanent Secretary, Ministry of Works, Engr Fred Edafiogho said approval of the contracts were aimed at solving the gridlock often experienced in the
Delta Govt unveils palliative distribution strategy
Delta State Government, Monday, outlined the procedure it would adopt in the distribution of palliatives to it's citizens to cushion the effects of subsidy removal on petrol by the Federal Government. Secretary to the State Government and Chairman,State Subsidy Palliative Committee, Dr Kingsley Emu outlined the procedure at a news conference in Asaba. He said that the state would adopt a distribution model of 40 percent to 500 Delta State Independent Electoral Commission, DSIEC Wards in the state with 10 percent reserved to shore up urban
Delta Govt moves to combat Amachai gully erosion
Delta State Government, Sunday, said it was taking steps to combat the Igwogwo gully erosion menace at Amachai-Okpanam in Oshimili North Local Government Area of the State. Commissioner for Works (Rural and Riverine Roads), Mr Charles Aniagwu stated this during an inspection tour of the ravaging erosion site on Sunday. Aniagwu said he was at the site on the directive of the State Governor, Rt. Hon. Sheriff Oborevwori. He said that Oborevwori is a listening leader who understands the plight of his people assuring that Government would
100 days in office: Oborevwori completing ongoing projects with vigour – Aniagwu
Delta State Commissioner for Works (Rural and Riverine Roads), Mr Charles Aniagwu says Governor Sheriff Oborevwori was working assiduously to complete ongoing projects as his administration clocks 100 days in office. Speaking on "Democracy Today" on AIT, Monday night, Aniagwu said Deltans were happy with the seamless transition recorded from the previous to the present administration. He said that Governor Sheriff Oborevwori was working hard to deliver all ongoing projects to meet the yearnings and aspirations of Deltans. "For us in Delta we are very lucky and
Oborevwori extols Obi of Owa on 64th coronation anniversary
Governor of Delta, Rt. Hon. Sheriff Oborevwori, has congratulated the Obi of Owa, Dr Emmanuel Efeizomor II, OON, on his 64th coronation anniversary. In a statement by his Chief Press Secretary, Sir Festus Ahon, on Wednesday in Asaba, Governor Oborevwori described the renowned traditional ruler as a man of peace who had continued to lead his people with love, kindness and humility. He said that Obi Efeizomor who is the immediate past Chairman of Delta State Council of Traditional Rulers, was a great symbol of peace
Oborevwori tasks community newspaper publishers on Delta’s unity
Delta State Governor, Rt. Hon. Sheriff Oborevwori, Tuesday, charged community newspaper publishers to speak to the conscience of the people by promoting the prevailing peace, unity and love in the state. Governor Oborevwori gave the advice when the Association of Community Newspaper Publishers of Nigeria (ACNPN), Delta State Council, led by the State Chairman, Comrade Jude Obiemeyego visited him at Government House, Asaba. He urged the community newspaper publishers to abide by the ethics of the journalism profession by ensuring that rules guiding the profession were
Oborevwori’s 100 days in office: Delta to inaugurate durable projects – Aniagwu
Delta State Government says it was doing everything possible to ensure that all projects lined up for inauguration to mark Governor Sheriff Oborevwori's 100 days in office stood the test of time. The Commissioner for Works (Rural and Riverine Roads), Mr. Charles Aniagwu disclosed this on Monday while fielding questions from Journalists shortly after inspecting projects earmarked for inauguration at the Dennis Osadebay University, Anwai-Asaba. Mr. Aniagwu who led a team of project inauguration committee, said that they were in the university on the directive of
Delta’s road projects boosting food security – Oborevwori
Governor Sheriff Oborevwori of Delta State says the State Government’s road infrastructure drive was aimed at boosting its agrarian policy towards food security for the state and country. Oborevwori stated this weekend, while inspecting the 4.42km Obi-Ibabu/Ibabu Road with 2km drain at Onicha-Ukwuani and the 2.4km Ugolo-Okpe/Okorikpehre Road in Ndokwa West and Okpe Local Government Areas of the state, respectively. The Governor who was on a inspection tour of some completed and ongoing projects slated for inauguration to commemorate his administration's 100 days in office, said
FUEL SUBSIDY REMOVAL: Delta commences palliatives distribution
Delta State Government says it has commenced implementation of various palliatives lined up to ameliorate the suffering of its citizens, following the removal of petrol subsidy. Secretary to the State Government, Dr Kingsley Emu in a statement, on Sunday, said the Rt Hon Sheriff Oborevwori led government has commenced payment of N10,000 and promotion arrears of over N5 billion to civil servants with effect from August, 2023. Dr Emu further said the State Government has almost concluded plans for production of Tricycle (Keke) that is fuel
