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  Delta State Governor, Rt. Hon. Sheriff Oborevwori has approved the year 2022/2023 Financial Assistance for Delta State indigenes in the seven Nigeria Law Schools across the country. Oborevwori’s approval is coming on the heels of the recent approval of year 2022/2023 bursary award to over 30,000 students of Delta State origin in tertiary institutions in Nigeria. The Governor's approval is contained in a statement signed by the Executive Secretary, Delta State Bursary and Scholarship Board, Dr Godfrey Enita and made available to newsmen, in Asaba, on

  Delta State Governor, Rt Hon Sheriff Oborevwori, Tuesday, said the Ubu bridge along sector C1 of the ongoing Ughelli-Asaba Road dualisation project at Ogwashi-Uku in Aniocha South Local Government Area would be ready in December, 2024. Governor Oborevwori disclosed this during inspection of the project including the completed 9.1km Isheagu-Ewulu Road where he frowned at the poor delivery of the side drains. The Governor who undertook the inspection on a day the state was celebrating 33rd anniversary of it's creation, said the inspection was part of

  Delta State Governor, Rt. Hon. Sheriff Oborevwori, Tuesday, said the state was growing steadily on all economic development indicators, hence emerging as a power house in the comity of states in Nigeria. Governor Oborevwori stated this in his remarks at a thanksgiving service to mark the 33rd anniversary of the state’s creation at the Government House Chapel, Asaba. Oborevwori also said the journey had been eventful and fulfilling with the road filled with trials and triumphs, tests and testimonies. He said: "I am proud to say that

  BY EJOOR ONOHARIGHO   Delta State Transport Commissioner, Mr Onoriode Agofure has assured Publishers of Community Newspapers of a symbiotic relationship. Agofure gave the assurance when the Senior Special Assistant (SSA)to the State Governor on Community Newspapers Publishers, Comrade Prince Joseph Orhomonokpaye and other Community Newspapers Publishers paid him a familiarization visit in his Office in the Asaba the State Capital He reiterated the importance of the 4th(fourth) Estate of the realm,stressing that "with the Community newspapers Publishers,dissemination of information on Government policies and Programmes becomes easier,as it

  Delta State Governor, Rt. Hon. Sheriff Oborevwori, has congratulated Obi Professor Epiphany Azinge, (SAN) OON, on his crowning as the 14th Asagba of Asaba. Governor Oborevwori described Prof Azinge, who was the Director-General (DG) of the Nigerian Institute of Advanced Legal Studies (NIALS) as a distinguished academic and quintessential legal luminary. The Governor in a statement by his Chief Press Secretary, Sir Festus Ahon, in Asaba, said that Azinge’s emergence was well-deserved, considering the fact that he was replacing an academic giant in the field of

  Delta State Governor, Rt. Hon. Sheriff Oborevwori, Wednesday, said his administration was working to leave a mark for future generations and not to please anyone but God. Governor Oborevwori disclosed this when he played host to President of the Pentecostal Fellowship of Nigeria (PFN), Bishop Wale Oke and his delegation at Government House, Asaba. He said his administration has done a lot in the delivery of infrastructure and human capital development across the state and expressed optimism that he would continue to work for more progress

  Delta State Governor, Rt. Hon. Sheriff Oborevwori, has congratulated the Olu of Warri, His Majesty Ogiame Atuwatse III, CFR, on the third anniversary of his coronation. In a statement by his Chief Press Secretary, Sir Festus Ahon, in Asaba, the governor praised the monarch for ensuring peaceful co-existence in Warri Kingdom since he ascended the ancient throne. Oborevwori stated that the Olu had played significant roles in the economic revival of the Kingdom in the last three years. While describing Atuwatse III as "a man of peace,

  The Nigerian Baptist Convention has applauded the Governor of Delta State, Rt. Hon. Sheriff Oborevwori for his numerous achievements in infrastructural and human capital development across the state since he assumed office on May 29th, 2023. The National President of the Men's Missionary Union (MMU) of the Nigeria Baptist Convention, Dr Soye Asawo, made the commendation during a courtesy call on the State Governor, Rt. Hon. Sheriff Oborevwori at Government House, Asaba. He also commended Governor Oborevwori for his demonstration of uncommon Christian faith, despite the

  Delta State Governor, Rt. Hon. Sheriff Oborevwori has approved the constitution of 7-man Local Organising Committee for the 8th National Youth Games, NYG scheduled to hold from 10th to 20th September, 2024 in Asaba, the Delta State Capital. Chief Press Secretary to the Governor, Sir Festus Ahon in a statement, on Thursday, said the Committee has Chief Solomon Ogba as Chairman while other members are; Chief Tonobok Okowa; Chief Chinonye Aliyu Daphey; Chief Victor Onogagamue; Mr Onoriode Oborevwori; Mr Harrison Ocholor and Mr Festus Ohwojero

  Delta State Governor, Rt. Hon. Sheriff Oborevwori, Thursday, said establishment of the Federal University of Petroleum Resources, Effurun, FUPRE, Research Centre at Isiokolo would boost development in Ethiope East Local Government Area of the state. Governor Oborevwori stated this when he received on courtesy visit, the Ovie of Agbon Kingdom, HRM Michael Omeru, CON, Ogurimerime, Ukori I, Agbon Chiefs and principal officers of FUPRE at Government House, Asaba. The Governor commended Agbon Kingdom for donating 123.2 hectares of land to the university, while underscoring the importance

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