GOV. OBOREVWORI FIRST YEAR ANNIVERSARY: Delta Praise, worship day holds May 29
A Christian festival of praise and worship is scheduled to be held on Wednesday, May 29, at the Event Centre, Asaba, as part of activities lined up to celebrate Governor Sheriff Oborevwori's first year anniversary in office. The praise and worship day, which is preceded by a thanksgiving service held at Living Faith Church, Asaba, on Sunday, promises to be a day set aside to glorify God with gospel artists from all over the country participating and will begin at 11am. A statement signed by the
Education key to child’s upbringing – Oborevwori
Governor Sheriff Oborevwori of Delta State, Monday, said his administration was investing so much in the education sector because "it is key to the upbringing of a child." The governor who made the disclosure in Asaba at the year 2024 edition of National Children's Day celebration, said apart from providing fit-for-purpose faculties and facilities in schools, his administration has also, recruited more than 2,000 teachers. Represented by his deputy, Sir Monday Onyeme, the governor, said; "my beloved children of Delta State, I am happy to be
We’ve turned Delta into a construction site – Oborevwori
.....Says God behind his emergence as Gov Delta State Governor, Rt. Hon. Sheriff Oborevwori has said that his administration had turned the state into a huge construction site, and his emergence as Governor had the divine touch of God. Governor Oborevwori stated this at the first anniversary thanksgiving of his administration held at Living Faith Church, Ibusa Road, Asaba on Sunday. The Governor said that, in spite of the strident opposition he faced as an aspirant and eventually flag bearer of the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, in
Gov. Oborevwori holds 1st anniversary thanksgiving, May 26
Delta State Governor, Rt. Hon. Sheriff Oborevwori will on Sunday May 26, 2024 celebrate the first anniversary of his administration with a thanksgiving service. The thanksgiving with theme "One year of Advancing Delta" will hold at the Living Faith Church, Ibusa Road, Asaba at 10am. A statement signed by the Chief Press Secretary to the Governor, Sir Festus Ahon called on party faithful, political stakeholders and Deltans to join the Governor in thanking God for an amazing year filled with exploits in projects' delivery and unprecedented
Oborevwori salutes elder statesman, Edwin Clark, at 97
Delta State Governor, Rt. Hon. Sheriff Oborevwori, has congratulated Ijaw National leader and renowned elder statesman, Chief Edwin Kiagbodo Clark, on his 97th birth anniversary. The Governor, in a statement by his Chief Press Secretary, Sir Festus Ahon, in Asaba, praised the statesman for his dedication to the advancement of the Niger Delta and Nigeria. Governor Oborevwori stated that leaders, at the National and sub-National levels, had continued to benefit from Chief Clark's astute advice on matters pertaining to the Country and the Niger Delta. According to
OKUAMA: Oborevwori to rebuild school, health centre
Delta State Governor, Rt. Hon Sheriff Oborevwori, Friday, told the people of Okuama community in Ughelli South Local Government Area that the State Government would rebuild the School and Health Centre destroyed in the wake of the crisis that rocked the community after the killing of four military officers and 13 soldiers. Governor Oborevwori disclosed this at a meeting with stakeholders from Okuama community and members of the Internally Displaced Persons Camp Management Committee at Government House, Asaba. The governor who said his administration was committed
Delta terminates Warri Stadium rehabilitation contract
Delta State Government has terminated the contract for the rehabilitation of Warri Township Stadium due to non-performance. The State Commissioner for Information, Dr Ifeanyi Osuoza, disclosed this to journalists during a press briefing at the end of the State Executive Council meeting presided over by Governor Sheriff Oborevwori. The State Commissioner for Works (Highways and Urban), Comrade Reuben Izeze while explaining reasons why the contract was terminated, said the state government was not satisfied with the pace of work, adding that the contractor if allowed, would
INFLATION: Delta approves upward review of projects
Delta State Government has approved the upward review of contract price of some ongoing projects across the state, due to rising cost of construction materials. The Commissioner for Information, Dr. Ifeanyi Osuoza, disclosed this Thursday while briefing journalists on some of the decisions reached at the State Executive Council (EXCO) meeting presided over by Governor Sheriff Oborevwori. Dr Osuoza also said that the state government also terminated the contract for the rehabilitation of the Warri Township Stadium for apparent lack of capacity to deliver the project
Delta bans okada, scrap metal scavenging in capital territory
Delta State Government, Thursday, banned the use of commercial motorcycle, otherwise known as "Okada" as a means of transportation within the state capital territory. The State Government also banned, forthwith, scrap metaI scavenging, otherwise known as ‘iron condemn’, in the state capital, Asaba, with immediate effect. Secretary to the State Government, SSG, Dr. Kingsley Emu, disclosed this invAsaba, while briefing newsmen on the outcome of the State Executive Council meeting presided over by Governor Sheriff Oborevwori. Dr. Emu, who said the ban, which was necessitated by the
Over 5,000 benefit as Gov Oborevwori launches ‘MORE Grant Scheme’
Delta State Governor, Rt. Hon. Sheriff Oborevwori, Thursday, launched the MORE Grant Scheme for petty traders, artisans and female entrepreneurs with 5,426 persons from poor and vulnerable households in the state benefitting. Speaking at the formal launch of the M.O.R.E Grant Scheme at Event Centre, Asaba, Governor Oborevwori said the initiative was a comprehensive support system that would empower 5,426 Deltans, comprising 1,600 petty traders, 1,826 artisans and 2000 female entrepreneurs across the state. He said Delta State was rich in talent and ambition and commended
