Delta declares war on land grabbers
... Resumes demolition of illegal structures on 'varsity land As Delta State Government continues demolition of illegal structures built on Dennis Osadebay University, Anwai-Asaba land around 74 Road, the Chairman Taskforce on recovery of government lands, Chief Frank Omare, Friday, said government was after land grabbers who misled innocent citizens in buying government lands. Chief Omare who was flanked by members of the Taskforce, disclosed this in an interview with journalists, said the property owners had enough notice since the last demolition at Musa Camp Asaba. He
Oborevwori salutes Muslims at Eid-el-Kabir
Delta State Governor, Rt. Hon. Sheriff Oborevwori, has congratulated Delta and Nigerian muslims as they celebrate Eid-el-Kabir. Governor Oborevwori in a statement by his Chief Press Secretary, Sir Festus Ahon, in Asaba, exhorted the adherents of Islam to follow the footsteps of Prophet Mohammed by absorbing the principles of selflessness demonstrated by the Holy Prophet. He said Eid-el-Kabir celebration was a time of sacrifice, love, harmony, and family time and urged Nigerians, regardless of their faith or ethnicity, to keep up their peaceful coexistence and to
Delta Approves Upward Review Of Contracts Due To Price Fluctuations
Delta State Government, Friday, approved the upward review of contract sum of some of its projects that are at various stages of completion across the state. The Commissioner for Information, Dr. Ifeanyi Osuoza disclosed this while briefing journalists on some of the decisions reached at the State Executive Council (EXCO) meeting presided over by the Governor, Rt. Hon Sheriff Oborevwori in Asaba. Dr. Osuoza said the upward review of the contract sum of the affected projects was largely precipitated by fluctuations in unit rate for the
Delta LG Polls: Isoko North PDP Constitutes Campaign Council
...Appoints Oweh, Chairman, Egbabor, DG The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) Isoko North Chapter has constituted the campaign council for the July 13, 2024, local government council elections in the state. The campaign council was inaugurated, Friday, at the Otor-Igho country home of the Member representing Isoko Federal Constituency Hon. Jonathan Ukodhiko by eminent lawyer and notary public, Vote Umukoro Esq. The Campaign Council has Dr. Paul Oweh as Chairman, Dr Joseph Onojaeme, Deputy Chairman, while Hon. Emmanuel Egbabor is the Director General of the Campaign, Chief Jonathan
Asaba Waterfront City ‘ll Revolutionise Tourism, Urban Renewal – Delta Govt
Delta State Government, yesterday, said the move to develop the Asaba Waterfront was geared towards effective urban renewal and boosting the tourism potentials of the state. The Secretary to the State Government (SSG), Dr. Kingsley Emu, disclosed this shortly after a meeting with representatives of the host communities of the Asaba Waterfront Development project and the project consultants. Briefing journalists after the meeting, Dr. Emu said the Asaba Waterfront City project, which was initiated three years ago and located along the banks of the River Niger,
Oborevwori pledges sustained partnership with security agencies
Delta State Governor, Rt. Hon. Sheriff Oborevwori, Thursday, pledged sustained partnership with the military and other security agencies for effective security and socio-economic development of the state. Governor Oborevwori who was speaking while playing host to the General Officer Commanding (GOC) the 6 Division of the Nigerian Army, Port Harcourt, in Asaba, reiterated the state government's support for security agencies in the state. While approving the construction of internal roads at the 6 Brigade Headquarters, Asaba, he noted that the Army have been playing a significant
HARDSHIP: Oborevwori flags-off 3rd phase palliative distribution in Delta
...Tasks workers on small subsistence farming Delta State Governor, Rt. Hon. Sheriff Oborevwori, Thursday, flagged-off phase three of the state's grains palliative distribution exercise with a charge on civil servants and other workers in the state to engage in small - scale farming to mitigate rising hunger across the country. Governor Oborevwori gave the charge at the Delta Agricultural Procurement Agency, (DAPA) Warehouse, Ibusa, Oshimili North Local Government Area of the state. The Governor, who said food security was very important in the light of the rising
Oborevwori congratulates Okonjo-Iweala at 70
Delta State Governor, Rt. Hon. Sheriff Oborevwori, has congratulated the Director-General of World Trade Organisation (WTO), Dr Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala, GCON as she clocks 70 years on June 13. Governor Oborevwori in a statement released in Asaba by his Chief Press Secretary, Sir Festus Ahon, praised Okonjo-Iweala, a distinguished Deltan from Ogwashi-Uku and the first African woman to lead the global trade organisation, as a shining example of professionalism and integrity and as a great role model for women. He commended the WTO Director-General for her sublime
Oborevwori Felicitates Deltans, Other Nigerians On 2024 Democracy Day
Delta State Governor, Rt. Hon. Sheriff Oborevwori, has congratulated Deltans and other Nigerians on this year's Democracy Day today, June 12. Oborevwori's felicitation was contained in a statement by his Chief Press Secretary, Sir Festus Ahon, in Asaba, wherein he joined Deltans and other Nigerians in thanking God for another wonderful year of democracy in our country. He stated that Nigerians deserved to celebrate despite the numerous challenges bedeviling the country. Governor Oborevwori expressed optimism about the growth and eventual flourish of Nigeria's democracy, citing enhancements in
Oborevwori releases over N1bn for DSUST College of Health project
...Inaugurates phase 1 of Emevor-Orogun road, okays construction of Phase 2 Delta State Governor, Rt. Hon. Sheriff Oborevwori, Tuesday, said his administration has released over N1 billion to the contractor handling the College of Health Sciences project at the Delta State University of Science and Technology, DSUST, Ozoro, Isoko North Local Government Area of the State. Governor Oborevwori disclosed this at the inauguration of the 4.04km Emevor-Orogun Phase 1 with 5.555km accompanying side drains at Emevor Community in the Local Government Area. The Governor, who paid tribute
