Delta to complete Okpanam-Ibusa road by May – Izeze
Delta State Commissioner for Works Highways and Urban Roads, Comrade Reuben Izeze, has assured that Okpanam-Ibusa Road project in Oshimili North Local Government Area, would be completed and delivered by May 2024. Izeze who gave the assurance during inspection of the project in Okpanam on Wednesday, commended the contractor, Lebtech Construction Limited, for the pace and quality of work done. The project that was awarded on 29th September, 2022 by the immediate past administration, is a 5.3km road, with two side concrete drains measuring 10.6km, one
RATES VARIATION: Delta tasks contractors on speedy projects’ completion
Delta State Government, Tuesday, urged contractors handling various projects for the state to speed up construction works in view of the volatility in the foreign exchange regime. The State Commissioner for Works (Rural and Riverine Roads), Mr Charles Aniagwu gave the charge during inspection of Jolly Avenue, Onicha-Ugbo in Aniocha North Local Government Area of the state. He lauded the contractor for the pace of work done and urged other contracting firms in the state to emulate the pace of work done by this contractor to
Oborevwori celebrates Rivers Governor, Fubara at 49
Delta State Governor, Rt. Hon. Sheriff Oborevwori, has congratulated his Rivers counterpart, Mr Siminalayi Fubara FCA, on his 49th birth anniversary on January 28. In a statement by his Chief Press Secretary, Sir Festus Ahon, in Asaba, Governor Oborevwori said Governor Fubara was a leader worth celebrating for his outstanding accomplishments in the governance of Rivers State. He lauded the Rivers Governor for his resilience and grandiose contributions to the governance and development of the state, describing him as a "great patriot and man of unassailable
Delta emerges Nigeria’s safest state for oil & gas investments
Delta State has won the safest state award for Oil and Gas investments in the country at the Nigeria Oil & Gas Forum and award night. The award ceremony was organised by the founder Ms Nafisa Aliyu Haruna and sponsored by the Federal Ministry of Petroleum Resources held at the International Conference Centre, Abuja on Friday night. Presenting the award, Ms Haruna stated that Delta State has contributed immensely to increased oil and gas production in Nigeria. She stated that Delta State emerged first from the opinion
Orere bridge signposts Oborevwori’s equal opportunity for all – Izeze
Delta State Government, Thursday, said the ongoing construction of Orere bridge in Ughelli South Local Government Area of the state signifies Governor Sheriff Oborevwori’s opportunities for all Deltans as enshrined in his MORE Agenda. The State Commissioner for Works (Highways and Urban Roads), Comrade Reuben Izeze disclosed this while speaking to journalists shortly after inspection of ongoing construction works at Orere bridge. He commended the contracting firm, Obakpor Engineering Limited, an indigenous company for the job done so far on the project and assured that the
GOV. OBOREVWORI APPROVES 2023 BURSARY AWARD TO DELTA STATE STUDENTS.
*** DISBURSEMENT TO COMMENCE BY THE FIRST WEEK OF FEBRUARY 2024 I wish to bring to the notice of the National Association of Delta State Students who are planning a protest over non-payment of bursary award, that His Excellency the Governor of Delta State Rt. Hon. (Elder) Sheriff Oborevwori has approved the payment of the 2023 bursary award and has directed the State Scholarship Board to make arrangements to commence disbursement to validly qualified students of Delta State origin by the first week of February 2024. I,
Oborevwori condoles Urhobo nation as Okitiakpe dies at 86
Delta State Governor, Rt. Hon. Sheriff Oborevwori, has commiserated with the Okitiakpe family, Ekakpamre community, the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in Ughelli South Local Government Area and the Urhobo nation on the passing of elder statesman, Chief Patrick Okitiakpe. Chief Okitiakpe, who hailed from Ekakpamre in Ughelli South Local Government Area of the State, was a founding leader of the PDP. He died on Monday after a brief illness at the age of 86. Governor Oborevwori, in a statement by his Chief Press Secretary, Sir Festus
Delta Solicitor-General, Erebe Urges Orientation Bureau To Intensify Campaigns Against Sexual Abuse, Illegal Migration
...As Oghenesivbe, DSOB Magt staff commences familiarization visits to stakeholders Permanent Secretary and Solicitor-General, Delta State Ministry of Justice, MOJ, Omamuzo Erebe, Esq, has again emphasized on the urgent need to curb rising cases of illegal migration, sexual abuse/child rape and use of narcotics in the state and across the country. He said his ministry decided to set up two special units to focus mainly on; sexual abuse and illegal migration, to prosecute offenders, adding that his ministry will continue to collaborate with major stakeholders to
Oborevwori still committed to be governor for all – Ahon
Delta State Governor, Rt. Hon. Sheriff Oborewori is still committed to be a governor for all Deltans, says Sir Festus Ahon, Chief Press Secretary to the Delta State Governor. Ahon who stated this during a Radio programme in Kpoko FM, Warri, monitored by our Correspondent, thanked the people of the State for their support during the elections and legal battles. He assured that the Oborewori's administration would not take the support of the people for granted, noting that "the governor is fine and he is fast
Supreme Court Verdict:
PRESS STATEMENT Jubilant Oborevwori Dedicates Victory to God, Deltans and Legal Team Executive Governor of Delta state, Rt Hon. (Elder) Sheriff F.O. Oborevwori on Friday dedicated his victory at the Supreme court to Almighty God, the unwavering support of Deltans and his legal team. Addressing the media in Abuja after the five-member panel of the apex court affirmed his victory, Oborevwori said his triumph meant that there were no winners and losers. He called on the opposition parties in the state to join him in the task
