LG POLLS: Egbo calls for unity amongst PDP faithful
The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) Chairmanship candidate for Ughelli North Local Government chairmanship election, Olorogun Jaro Egbo has called for unity amongst members of the party ahead of the July 13th Local Government elections in the Delta State. Egbo made the call, Sunday, while addressing members of the Ughelli North Local Government Political Appointees Forum, at Orogun, Ughelli North Local Government Area of the state. According to the Chairmanship hopeful, who is also the chairman of the forum, they were initially in support of Ughelli North
DELTA LG POLLS: Don’t fight over positions, Oborevwori urges aspirants
Delta State Governor, Rt. Hon. Sheriff Oborevwori has called on aspirants in the oncoming local government council elections not to fight over positions, saying only one person could occupy a position at a time. Speaking on Sunday at the PDP Delta South Leaders and Stakeholders Meeting held at the Warri residence of former Governor of the state, Dr Emmanuel Uduaghan, Governor Oborevwori, thanked leaders of the party in the district for their massive support in the last general elections. He said: "Delta South PDP are united
Emevor-Orogun road ready for inauguration – Aniagwu
Delta State Commissioner for Works, (Rural and Riverine Roads), Mr Charles Aniagwu, Friday, said the Phase 1 of the Emevor-Orogun road in Isoko North Local Government Area has been completed and would be inaugurated in two weeks time. Speaking at the reception after the ground breaking ceremony of the College of Health Technology Ovrode, in Isoko North Local Government Area, Aniagwu, lauded the Commissioner for Health, Dr Joseph Onojaeme for his outstanding contributions to the growth and development of the health sector in the state. He
MANPOWER SHORTAGE: Oborevwori establishes new health college in Delta
AS part of his effort to address the shortage of manpower in the vital health sector, Governor Sheriff Oborevwori of Delta State, Friday, flagged off the establishment of College of Health Technology in Ovrode, Isoko North Local Government Area of the state. While performing the ground breaking ceremony of the administrative building of the new College, which brought the number of Colleges of Health Technology in the state to two, Governor Oborevwori said the College would take-off in earnest from the existing structures in the
Investments in Delta safe, secure – Gov. Oborevwori
Delta State Governor, Rt. Hon. Sheriff Oborevwori, Wednesday, said investments in the state were safe and secure as Delta remains a prime destination of choice for investors across the country. Governor Oborevwori stated this in his remarks at the inauguration of AHL Gas Processing Plant 2, at Ogbe-Ani community, Kwale, Ndokwa West Local Government Area of the state. He said that the AHL-GPP2, a joint venture between SEEPCO and NNPC Limited, was an eloquent testimony to the fact that investments in the state were safe and
FIRST YEAR ANNIVERSARY: Okpanam-Ibusa, Isheagu-Ewulu roads ready for inauguration – Aniagwu
As part of the preparations to mark the one-year anniversary of Governor Sheriff Oborevwori's administration in Delta State, the Commissioner for Works, Rural and Riverine Roads, Mr. Charles Aniagwu, embarked on inspection of the Okpanam/Ibusa and Isheagu/Ewulu Roads scheduled for inauguration. The roads, which spanned 5.3 kilometers and 9.1 kilometers respectively, and approximately 90% completed, connects major towns and would boost the socio-economic lives of the people in the area. Speaking to journalists after inspecting the roads on Tuesday, Aniagwu expressed satisfaction with the speed of
We won’t allow grabbers take ‘varsity land – Delta Govt
Delta State Government, Tuesday, said it would not allow land grabbers take away lands belonging to the Dennis Osadebay University, Anwai-Asaba. The Chairman State Taskforce on Recovery of Government Lands, Chief Frank Omare, stated this while speaking to journalists in Asaba. Omare, who was flanked by members of the committee at the site of the ongoing demolition of illegal structures at 'Musa Camp,' Asaba, lamented that land grabbers had, unfortunately, chased the school authority from their own land. According to him, the land belongs to the university
Delta LG Polls: PDP belongs to all of us – Oborevwori
Delta State Governor, Rt. Hon Sheriff Oborevwori, Tuesday, said the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, is owned by all members of the party. Chief of Staff to the Governor, Hon Johnson Erijo, who stated this while addressing Aniocha South youths under the aegis of Concerned Youths for the Political Liberation, said; " said: "I am very happy because you people have demonstrated again that you are very responsible people. The last time you were here like you said, I was the one that received you people and
Oborevwori tasks NIPSS on solutions to Nigeria’s s challenges
Governor Oborevwori gave the charge on Tuesday when he received participants of the Senior Executive Course 46 of the NIPSS led by Air Vice Marshal David Solomon, on courtesy call at Government House, Asaba. He said: "The importance of your institute is anchored on fostering critical thinking that will encourage training and developing professionals in policy analysis, strategic planning and leadership. "Being a high level center for informed research, reflection and dialogue, the country looks up to you to provide a road map for true policy
Delta begins demolition of illegal structures on govt land
Delta State Government, Monday, commenced demolition of illegal structures built on lands belonging to Dennis Osadebay University, Anwai-Asaba. The properties built around Musa Camp area where demolished by the State Taskforce on Recovery of Government Lands led by its Chairman, Chief Frank Omare. The demolition of the properties followed expiration of notice issued to the illegal property owners to vacate the land. Speaking to journalists during the demolition exercise, Chief Omare who was flanked by members of the taskforce, said they were mandated by the State Government