Oborevwori approves scholarship for children of deceased civil servants, physically challenged students
Delta State Governor, Rt Hon Sheriff Oborevwori has graciously given approval for the payment of year 2023 scholarship to children of deceased civil servants and students living with disabilities in the state. The scholarship scheme for children of deceased civil servants is designed to cater for the bereaved children of Delta State civil servants who died while in active service. Similarly, the scholarship scheme for the physically challenged students is part of Delta State Government’s effort to assist physically challenged persons, who, in spite of their
Oborevwori mourns pupil who died in school building collapse
Delta State Governor, Rt. Hon. Sheriff Oborevwori has sent condolences to the family of a pupil who died in an unfortunate building collapse at Eghereka Primary School, Ewu Town in Ughelli South Local Government Area of the state. Oborevwori's commiseration was contained in a statement by his Chief Press Secretary, Sir Festus Ahon, who described the incident as most unfortunate. He said: "We have just received a report of an unfortunate incident of the collapse of a block of six classrooms without a roof, which has
Strategic engagement: Oborevwori plans town hall meetings with Deltans
Delta State Governor, Rt. Hon. Sheriff Oborevwori, Wednesday, said he would hold town hall meetings across local government areas in the state, as part of his administration’s strategic engagements with the people. He also said his administration was working to ensure every local government benefited from massive road construction with the provision of no fewer than N1billion for roads in each LGA in the 2024 budget. Governor Oborevwori disclosed this when he received on courtesy visit, the State Executive of the Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN)
NIGERIA @ 64: Oborevwori salutes citizens, says nation will surmount present challenges
Delta State Governor, Rt. Hon. Sheriff Oborevwori, has congratulated Nigerians on the country's 64th Independence anniversary, but charged them to work in unity to surmount the economic and security challenges facing the country. In a statement in Asaba by his Chief Press Secretary, Sir Festus Ahon, Governor Oborevwori admonished Nigerians to work in unison, irrespective of political, religious and ethnic diversities, to ensure the nation overcame its present challenges. Governor Oborevwori, who sent warm felicitations to President Bola Tinubu, Deltans and other Nigerians on this year’s
Oborevwori condoles Gov Umo Eno over wife’s demise
Delta State Governor, Rt. Hon. Sheriff Oborevwori, Friday, condoled his Akwa-Ibom counterpart, Pastor Umo Eno, on the death of his wife, Mrs Patience Umo Eno. Mrs Eno died on Thursday, after a brief illness. Condoling with Governor Umo Eno, the government and people of Akwa-Ibom, Oborevwori, in a statement by his Chief Press Secretary, Sir Festus Ahon, in Asaba, urged him to take solace in the fact that though she had a brief stay on earth, she lived a good life during which she contributed invaluably
Oborevwori congratulates Roli Uduaghan at 63
Delta State Governor, Rt. Hon Sheriff Oborevwori, has congratulated Mrs Roli Uduaghan, wife of former Governor Emmanuel Uduaghan, on her 63rd birth anniversary. Governor Oborevwori in a statement signed by his Chief Press Secretary, Sir Festus Ahon, praised Mrs Uduaghan for being a kind woman as well as a pillar of strength for her husband. While praising her altruism, he recalled her 'I CARE' initiative, which she had implemented during her husband's administration, to improve the lives of many people, especially widows and prisoners. He said: ”On
Oborevwori salutes Bishop David Oyedepo at 70
Delta State Governor, Rt Hon Sheriff Oborevwori has congratulated his spiritual father, founder and Presiding Bishop of Living Faith Church, Dr David Oyedepo, on his 70th birth anniversary. Oborevwori in a statement, by his Chief Press Secretary, Sir Festus Ahon, in Asaba, lauded Bishop Oyedepo for his immense contributions to the Lord's vineyard and nation-building. He said that Oyedepo had made indelible marks in christendom through his prayers, pragmatic teachings and grooming of God-fearing Christian faithful in the country and across the world. The Governor described Bishop
Nation Building: Oborevwori harps on imperative for effective women empowerment
Delta State Governor, Rt. Hon. Sheriff Oborevwori, has called for the deepening of women economic empowerment and financial inclusion programmes across the country to enhance sustainable national development. Oborevwori made the call during the inauguration of Chairman, Co-Chairman and members of the Steering Committee of Nigeria for Women Project, NFWP, (A World Bank Initiative) on Wednesday, in Asaba. The State Focal Person and Commissioner for Economic Planning, Mr Sunny Ekedayen is Chairman, while the Commissioner for Women Affairs, Community and Social Development, Mrs Pat Ajudua, is
