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Governor Sheriff Oborevwori of Delta State has congratulated renowned politician and businessman, Chief Great Ovedje Ogboru, on his 66th birth anniversary. Oborevwori’s felicitation was contained in a statement by his Chief Press Secretary, Sir Festus Ahon, where in he lauded the business mogul for his outstanding contributions to the political and economic development of the state. He said Chief Great Ogboru remained a bastion of development politics, a businessman par excellence and a man of the people whose popularity, especially amongst Urhobos, was awesome. "On behalf of

The member representing the Ndokwa/Ukwuani Federal Constituency in the House of Representatives, Hon Nnamdi Ezechi, has expressed sadness over the death of a former Caretaker Committee Chairman of Ndokwa East Local Government, Hon Ikechukwu Aniche. Hon Ezechi, during a condolence visit to the bereaved family at Ashaka, noted that the late Ikechukwu Aniche was a gentleman who endeared himself to many through his benevolence and strong character The Federal Lawmaker, who served as Supervisory Councillor for Works under the Aniche administration, said he learnt a lot

Delta State Governor, Rt. Hon. Sheriff Oborevwori, has felicitated Muslims in the state, Nigeria and all over the world, on the occasion of 2024 Eid-el-Fitr celebration. In a statement by his Chief Press Secretary, Sir Festus Ahon, in Asaba, Governor Oborevwori tasked every follower of Islam with incorporating the spiritual lessons of love, peace, and justice from Ramadan into their everyday lives in order to promote national harmony, peace, and progress. The Governor said, "I felicitate with all Deltans and Nigerians, especially our Muslim brothers and

Delta State Governor, Rt. Hon. Sheriff Oborevwori, Monday, said his administration had completed many projects across the three senatorial districts of the state, billed for inauguration as part of activities to mark his first year anniversary in office. Governor Oborevwori said this while inspecting Edo Road in Ughelli; Emevor-Orogun Road in Isoko North, the bridge across the Obo River at Ogwashi-Uku in sector C 1 of the Ughelli-Asaba Road dualisation, and the 5.3km Okpanam-Ibusa by-pass road in Oshimili North Local Government Area of the state. The

Delta State Governor, Rt. Hon. Sheriff Oborevwori, Monday, said the multi-billion naira Udu Harbour Market in Udu Local Government Area of the state would be ready for inauguration in April, 2025. Governor Oborevwori gave the assurance after inspecting ongoing works on the project which, according to him, had been delayed for too long. Accompanied by the Commissioner for Trade and Investments, Mr Samuel Oligida, Housing, Hon. Godknows Angele and Oil and Gas Chief Vincent Oyibode, Governor Oborevwori while assuring the contractor of prompt payments of his

Delta State Commissioner for Works, Rural and Riverine Roads, Mr Charles Aniagwu says Governor Sheriff Oborevwori has lined up numerous projects for inauguration to mark his one year anniversary in office. Aniagwu who spoke to journalists shortly after inspecting some completed and ongoing projects in Okpe and Ughelli North Local Government Areas of the state, said that Governor Oborevwori was desirous to deliver quality projects to Deltans in line with his MORE Agenda. The Works Commissioner who was flanked by Chief Press Secretary to the Governor,

Delta State Governor, Rt. Hon. Sheriff Oborevwori, Friday, said his administration was sorely pained about recent crisis leading to the killing of some army officers and soldiers at Okuama community in Ughelli South Local Government Area of the state. Governor Oborevwori stated this at Government House Annex, Warri when he received on a courtesy visit, the Chairman and members of the Board of Enquiry set up by the Defence Headquarters to probe the Okuama Killings. The Governor, who narrated how the state managed the situation, said

Delta State Governor, Rt. Hon. Sheriff Oborevwori has congratulated the Olu of Warri Kingdom, Ogiame Atuwatse III, CFR, as he clocks 40 years on April 2. Governor Oborevwori stated that since His Majesty ascended the throne of his ancestors, the Itsekiri nation has remained peaceful and welcoming to investors. In a statement issued in Asaba by his Chief Press Secretary, Sir Festus Ahon, Governor Oborevwori, said Ogiame Atuwatse's reign has immensely benefited the people of Warri Kingdom, Delta State and indeed the nation. “One thing that stands

Delta State Governor, Rt. Hon. Sheriff Oborevwori, on Saturday, assured the people of Udu Local Government Area of the state that the Udu Harbour market would be completed within his first tenure in office. Governor Oborevwori disclosed this during the wedding ceremony of Nancy and Aduomayebe Adums Aghogho which held at Church of God Mission (Potters House), Orhuwhorun Road, Udu Local Government Area. He reiterated that his administration would do everything possible to ensure that the market was delivered in his first tenure in office so