Oborevwori hails Emeka Nwaobi at 50
Delta State Governor, Rt Hon Sheriff Oborevwori has congratulated Majority Leader of the State House of Assembly, Engr Emmanuel Emeka Nwaobi on his 50th birth anniversary on January 17. In a statement by his Chief Press Secretary, Sir Festus Ahon, in Asaba, Governor Oborevwori lauded Nwaobi, who is the Chairman, Nigerian Majority Leaders’ Forum, for his astute representation of his people of Aniocha North State Constituency, describing him as a lawmaker of repute. Governor Oborevwori commended Nwaobi for his demonstration of exceptional capacity, humility and patriotism
In Delta, it is the people first – Oborevwori
Delta State Governor, Rt. Hon. Sheriff Oborevwori, Friday, said all his actions as governor were guided by the interest of the people. He assured that no one would short change the state under his watch. Governor Oborevwori disclosed this at the 50th birth anniversary thanksgiving of the Majority Leader of the Delta State House of Assembly, Engr Emeka Nwaobi, at St. Paul's Catholic Cathedral, Issele-Uku, Aniocha North Local Government Area of the state. While commending the celebrant on his empowerment programme for the people, Governor Oborevwori
I won’t sacrifice quality jobs for friendship – Oborevwori
Delta State Governor, Rt. Hon. Sheriff Oborevwori, Thursday, said his administration’s priority remains delivering quality projects aimed at giving value to the people, regardless of personal relationships. Speaking during inspection of multiple projects in Asaba, the state capital, Governor Oborevwori emphasized that competence, integrity, and value for money was critical to his administration's M.O.R.E Agenda. The projects inspected include; Ogbeosonwe, Ogbeilo road, Ogbogonogo market storm drainage project and Ogbe-Ofu Road, Off Jarret Road, Cable Point, Asaba. Others are; 1.7km Amaechi Agusi Street with 10 adjoining streets, Dorah Allanah
Support Families of Fallen Heroes, Oborevwori Urges Nigerians
Delta State Governor, Rt. Hon. Sheriff Oborevwori, Wednesday, urged Nigerians to demonstrate enduring commitment to the welfare of widows and families of the country's fallen heroes. The governor made the plea while addressing journalists shortly after participating in the 2025 Armed Forces Remembrance Day ceremony held at the Cenotaph in Asaba, the state capital. Governor Oborevwori, who led other top government functionaries, military, and paramilitary personnel to lay wreaths in honour of the nation's fallen heroes, stressed the significance of the event in commemorating the sacrifices
I’ll Sanction Bad Contractors – Oborevwori
Delta State Governor, Rt. Hon. Sheriff Oborevwori, Tuesday, said he was out for bad contractors who execute shoddy jobs for the state. He vowed severe sanctions for them and site engineers who okay shoddy jobs for payment. Governor Oborevwori issued the warning shortly after inspecting the 6.5 kilometer Achalla-Ibusa Road being executed by the state government. The Governor, who frowned at the poor quality drainage executed by the contractor handling the project, reiterated that his administration would not tolerate any shoddy job. He disclosed that his decision to
Delta Begins Construction of Landmark Asaba Waterfront City
Delta State Government has commenced construction of access road to the proposed Asaba waterfront city in the state capital. Governor Sheriff Oborevwori, who disclosed this during the inspection of the project on Tuesday, said the project was conceived by the previous administration through a Public Private Partnership (PPP) Model. He said the state government’s role was to construct a 6-lane access road to the new city, while the developers were expected to reclaim the land and develop the city. He said: "Asaba is becoming very attractive to
Oborevwori: The Journey So Far
By Monday Uwagwu Since his inauguration on May 29, 2023, the Governor of Delta State, Rt. Hon. Sheriff Oborevwori, has approached governance with a steadfast commitment to his MORE agenda, delivering on promises to an understandably expectant populace. Now, 19 months into his first term, Governor Sheriff Oborevwori has demonstrated remarkable capacity in meeting public expectations. His achievements across various sectors are evident and impressive. Like an adept marksman with a full hunting bag, Oborevwori’s accomplishments weigh heavily in his favour. The evidence of his success is
Oborevwori tasks Nigerians on nation’s peace, devt
Delta State Governor, Rt Hon Sheriff Oborevwori, has charged Nigerians to shun inflammatory remarks and divisive tendencies for the sustainable peace, unity and development of the nation in line with the heroic sacrifices of the country's fallen heroes and legionnaires. Governor Oborevwori gave the charge at a special interdenominational thanksgiving mass in commemoration of the 2025 Armed Forces Remembrance Day Celebration held at the Emmanuel The Saviour Catholic Church, Asaba. Governor Oborevwori, represented by the State Deputy Governor, Sir Monday Onyeme, said Nigerians owed it a
2025: We’ll scale up infrastructure devt in Delta – Oborevwori
Delta State Governor, Rt Hon Sheriff Oborevwori, Sunday, said the state would witness enhanced delivery of more infrastructure in 2025. The Governor said he would embark on more inspection and inauguration of projects in the office in the new year. Governor Oborevwori disclosed this during the inspection of projects within Asaba and the state capital territory. Speaking at the proposed Asaba International Market, Governor Oborevwori said he decided to visit some of the projects to see things for himself. He said: "We won't just sit in the office
Oborevwori decorates CSO, ADC, others with new ranks
Delta State Governor, Rt Hon Sheriff Oborevwori, Friday, decorated his Chief Security Officer, (CSO) Chief Superintendent of Police (CSP) Omoarebun Iluobe,; his Aide-De-Camp, (ADC), Superintendent of Police (SP) Oreoluwa Ogunwumiju, and five others who were newly promoted by the Police authority in Government House, Asaba. Other officers include the Provost, SP Kenneth Iyetor; Unit Commander, Government House, Asaba, Deputy Superintendent of Police (DSP) Bako Ibrahim; Escort Commander, DSP Umoh Ubong; OC Communication, Government House, DSP Anthony Okonji, and Unit Commander 51 Police Mobile Force (PMF)
