Gov. Oborevwori salutes PDP chieftain Amori at 71
Governor Sheriff Oborevwori of Delta State, has congratulated renowned politician and elder statesman, Chief Ighoyota Amori, on his 71st birth anniversary on August 8. The governor, in a statement issued on Tuesday in Asaba by his Chief Press Secretary, Sir Festus Ahon, noted that Chief Amori, the PDP candidate for the Delta Central Senatorial District in the 2023 elections, was a consummate politician and accomplished leader who has made significant contributions to the growth and unification of the party as well as the development of Delta State. He
Gov. Oborevwori mourns Wealth Lori, says he was a dependable partyman
Governor Sheriff Oborevwori of Delta State has sent condolences to the Lori family, and the Itsekiri nation on the passing of their father, late Deacon Erebo Wealth Lori. The late Wealth Lori was a younger brother to elder stateswoman, Chief (Mrs) Rita Lori-Ogbebor. Until his death after a brief illness, the late Wealth Lori was a chieftain of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) where he served as Treasurer of the party in Warri South Local Government Area. In a statement by his Chief Press Secretary, Sir Festus
Oborevwori felicitates Margaret Idahosa at 80
Delta State Governor, Rt. Hon. Sheriff Oborevwori has congratulated the Presiding Archbishop of Church of God Mission International, Archbishop Margaret Benson-Idahosa, as she clocks 80 years. Margaret Idahosa is the wife of Late Archbishop Benson Idahosa, Chancellor of Benson Idahosa University and Proprietor of Faith Group of Schools. Oborevwori in a statement by his Chief Press Secretary, Sir Festus Ahon, in Asaba, acknowledged Archbishop Margaret Idahosa's immense contribution to nation-building through prayers and grooming of God-fearing Christian faithful in the Country and across the world. Oborevwori described
Oborevwori greets Anambra Governor, Charles Soludo at 63
Governor Sheriff Oborevwori of Delta State has congratulated his Anambra counterpart, Professor Charles Soludo on his 63rd birth anniversary. In a statement by his Chief Press Secretary, Sir Festus Ahon, in Asaba on Friday, Oborevwori said that the sterling contributions of Soludo to the development of the banking industry in Nigeria is legendary and worthy of commendation. He lauded the Aguata-born Economics Professor and former Governor of Central Bank of Nigeria for his vision and promise of making Anambra a mega-industrialised economy. He said: "It is to
Aladja/Ogbe-Ijoh crisis: Oborevwori calls for calm
Governor Sheriff Oborevwori of Delta State has called on the warring Aladja and Ogbe-Ijoh communities in Udu and Warri South-West Local Government Areas, respectively to cease fire and eschew all forms of fighting over the intractable land dispute between both communities. Governor Oborevwori in a statement by his Chief Press Secretary, Sir Festus Ahon in Asaba on Friday, said that security agencies have been deployed to the area to bring normalcy to the warring communities. The Governor warned that the government would no longer tolerate further
Oborevwori salutes Asagba of Asaba at 99
Delta State Governor, Rt. Hon. Sheriff Oborevwori has congratulated the Asagba of Asaba, Obi (Prof) Chike Edozien on his 99th birth anniversary. Oborevwori in a statement by his Chief Press Secretary, Sir Festus Ahon, in Asaba on Friday, said that Obi Chike Edozien is a distinguished medical scholar and Nigeria's first Professor of Physiology. He remarked that since his ascension to the throne in 1991 as the 13th Asagba of Asaba, Obi Edozien had continued to provide purposeful leadership for his people and residents of Asaba,
FUEL SUBSIDY: Stay in touch with our people, Oborevwori tells appointees …swears in 9 Special Advisers
Delta State Governor, Rt Hon Sheriff Oborevwori, Thursday, told political appointees to stay connected with the people by visiting home regularly and assisting them in view of the economic hardship occasioned by the removal of fuel subsidy. Oborevwori, who gave the charge while swearing-in 9-Special Advisers at Government House, Asaba, reminded the appointees that they were first politicians before becoming political appointees. Those sworn-in were: Chief Edwin Uzor, Rt. Hon Solomon Funkekeme, Rt. Hon Basil Ganagana, Chief Tony Anechi and Chief Mrs Eunice Anirah. Others
Delta to partner ICMC in promoting sustainable peace – Oborevwori
Delta State Governor, Rt. Hon. Sheriff Oborevwori, on Wednesday, said the State Government would partner with the Institute of Chartered Mediators and Conciliators of Nigeria (ICMC) in promoting sustainable peace and unity. Oborevwori disclosed this while playing host to the leadership of the ICMC, led by the Vice President of the Institute, Ambassador Victor Ojaide at the Exco Chambers, Government House, Asaba. He noted that the programmes of the Institute were very vital as they helped in building the human capacity needed to entrench
Expand tax net to informal sector, Oborevwori tasks DBIR
Delta State Governor, Rt. Hon. Sheriff Oborevwori, on Friday, urged the State Board of Internal Revenue Service to expand the State tax net by bringing in more businesses in the informal sector. He gave the charge during the inauguration of the Chairman and Executive Directors of the Delta State Board of Internal Revenue, headed by Hon. Solomon Ighrakpata as Chairman. Others are Dr Frank Nwugo, Executive Director, Operations; Mr. Kelly Oghenekevwe, Executive Director, Finance and Administration; Mr. Collins Iwebunor, Executive Director, ICT and Hon. Mrs Orezi
Discharge justice with integrity Oborevwori charges judges
Delta State Governor, Rt. Hon. Sheriff Oborevwori on Thursday called on Judges in the country to be guided by the doctrine of fair hearing, equity and good conscience in the discharge of their duties. Oborevwori urged Judges to guarantee justice for all by maintaining a high level of personal probity, devoid of greed and ensuring that the guilty are punished according the provisions of the law. He gave the charge at the swearing-in of Justice Catherine Ojugbana-Orishedere as President Customary Court of Appeal, and seven Judges
