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
FOOD SECURITY: Oborevwori empowers 6,020 Delta farmers
.. Releases N1b AUDA- NEPAD Counterpart Fund Delta State Governor, Rt Hon Sheriff Oborevwori, Tuesday, provided agricultural inputs to 6,020 farmers to boost agricultural production and food security in the state. Speaking during the flag-off of the disbursement of agricultural inputs to beneficiaries under the Result Area 2 - FADAMA (Food Security) of the Delta Community Action for Resilience and Economic Stimulus, D-CARES, at the Events Centre, Asaba, Oborevwori announced the release of N1billion counterpart funding for the Africa Union Development Agency, New Partnership for African
Delta military, paramilitary youth enlistment awareness committee submits report to Gov Oborevwori
Delta State Awareness Creation Committee on Youth Enlistment In The Military and Paramilitary Services, on Monday, submitted her report to the State Governor, Rt Hon Sheriff Oborevwori, JP. Receiving the report on behalf of the governor, Secretary to the State Government, Dr Kingsley Emu, said government was, and still worried about the inability to fully take up the slots allocated to Delta, due to youths declining interest in military and Paramilitary services, prompting the inauguration of the special committee to address the problem. He assured that
Oborevwori Elated As Delta Wins 8th National Youth Games
Delta State Governor, Rt. Hon. Sheriff Oborevwori , was understandably elated on Thursday as the state won the 2024 National Youth Games (NYG) tagged "Asaba 2024". The state topped the medals chart with a total of 111 medals to stamp its dominance of the games, having won it for 8th consecutive times since inception. Team Delta bagged 46 gold; 31 silver and 34 bronze medals to emerge 8th consecutive winners. Lagos State came second with a total of 65 medals comprising 26 gold; 20 silver and
Delta committed to prompt, sustainable pensions payment – Oborevwori
Delta State Governor, Rt. Hon. Sheriff Oborevwori, Thursday, restated his administration’s commitment to the prompt and sustainable payment of pensions and other emoluments of its employees. Governor Oborevwori, who disclosed that his administration had paid over N14.5 billion in view of various pension obligations, stated this during an interactive meeting with Permanent Secretaries, Directors and Heads of Parastatals, Departments and Agencies at the Unity Hall, Government House, Asaba. The Governor, who said the meeting was apt, called on the top bureaucrats to work closely with his
We’re running all inclusive govt in Delta – Oborevwori
Delta State Governor, Rt Hon Sheriff Oborevwori, Wednesday, said he was committed to running an all inclusive government that will give equal opportunities for all to excel including those living with disabilities. Governor Oborevwori, disclosed this while addressing the Delta State Association of the Deaf, who were in a solidarity visit to Government House, Asaba, as part of activities to mark the 2024 International Week of the Deaf with theme: "Sign up for sign language right". The Governor who spoke through the Chief of Staff, Government
