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Delta State Governor, Rt. Hon. Sheriff Oborevwori, has assured Deltans of his administration's commitment to the sustainable development and advancement of the state through his MORE Agenda. The governor who gave the assurance in his New Year Message to the people of the state, urged them to continue to remain united, focused and peaceful as they enter the year 2024. A statement by the Governor's Chief Press Secretary, Sir Festus Ahon, in Asaba, said Governor Oborevwori reaffirmed his administration’s commitment to providing quality and

Delta State Governor, Rt. Hon. Sheriff Oborevwori, Friday, said he has approved 15 hectares of land as a take-off site for the Federal University of Medical and Health Sciences in Kwale, Ndokwa West Local Government Area of the state. Oborevwori disclosed this when he received leaders and stakeholders of the Ndokwa nation led by the Deputy Governor, Sir Monday Onyeme at Government House, Asaba. The Governor who expressed appreciation to the Ndokwa and Anioma nation for their support to his administration and during his mother-in-law's funeral,

The immediate past governor of Delta State, Senator Ifeanyi Okowa, Friday, said the local government council structure was the most important government in any nation across the globe because of its closeness to the people at the grassroots. Senator Okowa disclosed this while inaugurating ultra-modern hall and office complex at Owa-Oyibu, headquarters of lka North-East Local Government Area of the state which was built and named after him by the Barr. Victor Ebonka led administration in the local government council. He noted that if the resources

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