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Delta State Governor, Rt. Hon. Sheriff Oborevwori has approved provision of take off site for the Federal University of Medical and Health Sciences, Kwale in Ndokwa West Local Government Area of the State. The State Commissioner for Lands, Surveys and Urban Development, Chief Emamusi Obiodeh announced the Governor's approval to journalists in Asaba on Friday. According to the Commissioner, the Federal University of Medical and Health Sciences take-off site is the place previously used by the School of Marine Technology, Kwale. The Governor has approved 15 hectares

Delta State Governor, Rt. Hon. Sheriff Oborevwori, Wednesday, underscored the importance of local government councils to the overall growth and development of the nation. Governor Oborevwori stated this when he received on Christmas visit the College of Heads of Personnel Management, HPMs and Treasurers to the Local Governments, TLGs led by its President, Chief Austin Emaduku, at his Osubi country home. The Governor who expressed delight at receiving the delegation appreciated them for their support before, during and after the elections. Governor Oborevwori said: "I am very

Delta State Governor, Rt. Hon. Sheriff Oborevwori has congratulated Deltans and Nigerians as they join the rest of the world in commemorating the birth of Jesus Christ. Governor Oborevwori's message of felicitation is contained in a statement by his Chief Press Secretary, Sir Festus Ahon, on Sunday in Asaba. The governor urged Christians to use the occasion to offer special prayers to God for a more peaceful, and united state and country. The Governor, while saying that Christmas was a season to show love and care

Delta State Governor, Rt. Hon. Sheriff Oborevwori, his wife, Deaconess Tobore Oborevwori, former Governors of the state, Dr. Emmanuel Uduaghan and Senator Ifeanyi Okowa, Sunday, attended the victory thanksgiving and dedication service of the Member representing Isoko Federal Constituency, Hon. Jonathan Ukodhiko. The thanksgiving service which held at Ukodhiko's country home at Erawha-Owhe, Isoko North Local Government Area of the state also had in attendance Senator Representing Delta South Senatorial District, Senator Joel Onowakpor-Thomas; Speaker of the State House of Assembly, Rt. Hon. Emomotimi Guwor;

Delta State Executive Council (EXCO), Friday, gave approval for the disbursement of the sum of N3, 887,277,784.66 billion under the D-CARES implementation programme of the state government being second reimbursement from the World Bank. The State Commissioner for Economic Planning, Mr. Sonny Ekedayen disclosed this while briefing journalists on some of the decisions reached at the State Exco meeting presided over by the Governor, Rt. Hon. Sheriff Oborevwori. Mr. Ekedayen said the sum has been distributed through Direct Cash Transfer, FADAMA, Livelihood and Direct Labour, adding

Delta State Governor, Rt. Hon. Sheriff Oborevwori, Thursday, urged Nigerians to celebrate their parents while they are living in order to make them happy and prolong their lives. Governor Oborevwori made the call at the 90th birth anniversary thanksgiving service for Mama Paulina Powder Ewherido at Mother of Redeemer Catholic Church, Effurun, Uvwie Local Government Area. Oborevwori who prayed for long life and good health for Mama Ewherido, said the government and people of the state would continue to join the Ewherido family to celebrate a

Delta State Governor, Rt. Hon. Sheriff Oborevwori, Wednesday night, said the state was peaceful and investor-friendly. Governor Oborevwori disclosed this while playing host to ace Nigerian musician, Davido and his delegation who were at the Governor's lodge in Asaba on a courtesy visit ahead of his performance last night at the Events Centre. He said that his administration is working hard to ensure peace and safety of investments across the state and expressed appreciation to Davido for his support over the years Saying that his administration would

Delta State Governor, Rt. Hon. Sheriff Oborevwori and his predecessor, Senator Ifeanyi Okowa were among dignitaries that paid tribute to late Engr. Vincent Diai during a funeral mass for the deceased. The funeral mass held at Christ the King Catholic Church, Idumuje-Ugboko in Aniocha North Local Government Area of the state was also attended by the President of the state Customary Court of Appeal, Hon. Justice Catherine Ngozi Ojugbana-Orishedere, a retinue of judges and other top government functionaries. In his homily during the mass, Revd. Fr.

Delta State Government, Monday, said consistent capacity building for public secondary school administrators and educators is designed to enhance efficiency in service delivery. The State Commissioner for Secondary Education, Mrs Rose Ezewu, stated this in Ughelli, while declaring open a two-day capacity building/orientation programme for school administrators and senior educators in public secondary schools in Delta State. The training was organised by the Ministry for 300 secondary school teachers and principals selected from Delta Central and Delta South Senatorial Districts. Ezewu listed poor science/student ratio, inadequate record

Delta State Commissioner for Works (Highways and Urban Roads), Comrade Reuben Izeze, Friday, said Governor Sheriff Oborevwori is committed to ensuring free flow of traffic by constructing quality access and connecting roads across the state. Speaking during inspection of ongoing projects to decongest traffic in Ughelli, Comrade Izeze who was accompanied by the Chief Press Secretary to the Governor, Sir Festus Ahon said Governor Oborevwori being a grassroot politician, is determined to bringing lasting solution to the gridlock at the popular Otovwodo Junction. The projects inspected