COUNCIL POLLS: No imposition of candidates – Oborevwori
… gets Delta Central PDP confidence vote Delta State Governor, Rt Hon Sheriff Oborevwori, Sunday, ruled out imposition of candidates in the forthcoming local government council elections in the state. Governor Oborevwori who disclosed this at the PDP Delta Central Stakeholders meeting held at his Osubi country home, said Delta State Independent Electoral Commission, DSIEC, would soon come out with a timetable for the conduct of the election. He said: "Delta State is one of the most solid states in Nigeria. Very very soon we will have
Gov Oborevwori seeks prayers for Nigeria’s progress
Delta State Governor, Rt Hon Sheriff Oborevwori has urged Nigerians to pray for the continued peace, unity, progress and prosperity to reign in the state and country, especially in this trying period. Governor Oborevwori made the call at the 25th Priestly Ordination Anniversary and Book Presentation of Very Rev Fr. Dr. Christopher Ekabo at Christ the King Catholic Church, Obiaruku, Ukwuani Local Government Area of the state. Fr. Ekabo who is Executive Secretary, Delta State Christian Pilgrims Welfare Board, was ordained as a Catholic priest in
Oborevwori extols Senator Joel-Onowakpo at 57
Delta State Governor, Rt Hon Sheriff Oborevwori, has congratulated Senator representing Delta South Senatorial District, Senator Joel-Onowakpo Thomas as he clocks 57 years on April 27. In a statement by his Chief Press Secretary, Sir Festus Ahon, Governor Oborevwori lauded the Accountant -turned- politician for his outstanding contributions to the growth and development of Delta State. He said that Joel-Onowakpo, a former Chairman of Isoko South Local Government and former Chairman of the Delta State Board of Internal Revenue, made invaluable contributions to the growth and
Oborevwori advises couples to walk with God
Delta State Governor, Rt Hon Sheriff Oborevwori, Friday, urged couples to walk with God in their union so as to fulfill God's plan for creating marriage. Governor Oborevwori made the call in his remarks at the wedding of Anita and Major Bulus Shunah held at St. Peter's Anglican Church, Jesse, Ethiope West Local Government Area of the state. The ceremony also has in attendance, immediate past Governor of the State, Senator Ifeanyi Okowa, Speaker of the State House of Assembly, Rt Hon Emomotimi Guwor, State Chairman
DELTA SCHOLARSHIP BOARD 2023 REPORT AND OBOREVWORI’S HUMAN CAPITAL DEVELOPMENT STORY
BY MONDAY UWAGWU Recently in Asaba, the state capital, the Delta State Scholarship Board unfolded data on its operation for the 2022/2023 academic year.Going by the data released in the press release issued on its behalf by its Executive Secretary, Dr. Godfrey Enita, a total of 30, 116 students of the state origin, drawn from 195 schools in Nigeria, benefited from the Student Special Assistance Scheme, otherwise called bursary, for the year. The figure of the beneficiaries is sieved from the total number of applicants which
Delta to commence another round of palliatives distribution – Egbo
Coordinator of Subsidy Palliatives Committee in Delta State, and Special Adviser to the Governor on Transportation, Olorogun Jaro Egbo, has disclosed that the state government will soon commence another round of palliatives distribution to mitigate hardship occasioned by federal government economic reforms. He made the disclosure on Wednesday while speaking as guest of Orientation Panorama Platform on Voice of Delta Radio 97.9FM Asaba, saying that the governor, Rt Hon Sheriff Oborevwori, has given specific instructions to ensure that all communities are captured, and food items
Gov Oborevwori tasks Ewu-Urhobo monarch on unity of his subjects
Delta State Governor, Rt. Hon. Sheriff Oborevwori has urged the Ovie of Ewu-Urhobo Kingdom in Ughelli South Local Govenment Area of the State, HRM, Clement Oghenerukevwe lkolo, Urukpe l, to unite the people of his kingdom. Governor Oborevwori gave the advice when he received on courtesy visit, the Ewu-Urhobo monarch and his wife who were in Government House to express appreciation to the governor for the role he played while he was in military custody. The governor who congratulated the monarch for his release, noted that
OKUAMA: Oborevwori Inaugurates IDP Mgt Committee
Succour will soon come the way of the displaced people of Okuama community in Ughelli South Local Government Area of Delta State as Governor Sheriff Oborevwori, Wednesday, inaugurated Internally Displaced Persons (IDP) Management Committee. The Committee has veteran journalist and former Editor of The Guardian Newspaper, Mr Abraham Ogbodo as Chairman and Director of Personnel Management, DPM, Ughelli South Local Government Council, Chief Austin Emaduku as Secretary. Other members include; Senator Emmanuel Aguariavwodo, Hon. Festus Utuama, Hon. Reuben Izeze, Dr Richard Kofi, Chief Oviri Uto, Hon.
Oborevwori congratulates Umo Eno at 60
Delta State Governor, Rt. Hon. Sheriff Oborevwori, Wednesday, congratulated his Akwa-Ibom counterpart, Pastor Umo Eno, on his 60th birth anniversary. Governor Oborevwori, in a statement by his Chief Press Secretary, Sir Festus Ahon, in Asaba, lauded the Akwa-Ibom governor for excellence in implementing his ARISE Agenda, a visionary plan aimed at propelling the state’s socio-economic growth and transforming the lives of its citizens. He described the governor as a management expert and impactful administrator, and commended him for his patriotic service to the state and the
Gov Oborevwori mourns Onyeobi
Delta State Governor, Rt. Hon. Sheriff Oborevwori has commiserated with the Onyeobi family and people of Asaba over the passing of the Iyase of Asaba, Chief Patrick Onyeobi. The late Onyeobi who passed on at 90 was a former Secretary to Government and Head of the Civil Service of the defunct Bendel State. Until his passing, he was the Diokpa of Idumuojei village, Umuezei Quarters, Asaba. In the condolence message by his Chief Press Secretary, Sir Festus Ahon, in Asaba, Governor Oborevwori expressed sadness over the passing
