NANS Inducts Oborevwori Into Its Hall Of Fame
The National Association of Nigerian Students (NANS), Tuesday, inducted Delta State Governor, Rt. Hon. Sheriff Oborevwori into its Hall of Fame, following what it termed his monumental infrastructural and human capital development across the state. The induction was performed by the Global President of NANS, Comrade Lucky Emonefe, when he led members of the National Executive Committee, NEC, of the association on a courtesy visit to the Governor at Government House, Asaba. Comrade Emonefe, a Deltan, said Governor Oborevwori's phenomenal development strides were visible to all
Oborevwori, Okowa, Guwor attend late Pa Augoye funeral
Delta State Governor, Rt. Hon. Sheriff Oborevwori, his predecessor, Dr Ifeanyi Okowa, the Speaker of the State House of Assembly, Rt. Hon. Emomotimi Guwor, and numerous other dignitaries attended the funeral service for late Pa William Orwin Augoye. Pa Augoye, who is father of the Member representing Okpe State Constituency, Hon. James Augoye, passed on November 13, 2024. He was aged 97. In his remarks at the ceremony, held at Ugbokodo-Okpe Secondary School, Ugbokodo-Okpe, in Okpe Local Government Area of the state, Governor Oborevwori eulogised the
Oborevwori celebrates Matthew Tonlagha on birth anniversary
Delta State Governor, Rt. Hon. Sheriff Oborevwori, has congratulated the Chairman of Maton Engineering, Mr. Matthew Tonlagha, on his birth anniversary on February 8. Governor Oborevwori, in a statement by his Chief Press Secretary, Sir Festus Ahon, on Saturday, described the Benikrukru-born oil and gas mogul as an ideal businessman and philanthropist whose investments and kindness had improved the lives of people across the state. According to him, the state government and citizens treasure Tonlagha's assistance and altruistic sacrifices to humanity via his corporate social responsibility
Put public interest above self, Oborevwori charges those in authority
Delta State Governor, Rt. Hon. Sheriff Oborevwori, Wednesday, called on elected and appointed public office holders in the state to always put interest of the people above self in the discharge of their duties. The Governor made the call when he played host to members of the new executive of the Pentecostal Fellowship of Nigeria (PFN), Delta State Chapter, led by Bishop Abos Willie, at Government House, Asaba. Oborevwori said it was the lack of fear of God that made some public office holders to put
Oborevwori tasks political appointees on whistle blowing policy
Delta State Governor, Rt. Hon. Sheriff Oborevwori, has charged political appointees in the state to champion the whistle blowing policy of his administration by reporting poorly executed projects in their areas for prompt action. Governor Oborevwori gave the charge, Wednesday, while swearing-in Senator Ighoyota Amori as his Chief Adviser at the Unity Hall, Government House, Asaba. He said video recordings and information on any poorly executed project would help government in blacklisting erring contractors, in addition to putting an end to the abandonment of projects and
Oborevwori felicitates wife, Tobore at 55
Delta State Governor, Rt. Hon. Sheriff Oborevwori, has congratulated his wife, Deaconess Tobore Oborevwori, on her 55th birth anniversary on Wednesday. The governor, in a statement by his Chief Press Secretary, Sir Festus Ahon, lauded his beloved wife for her support over the years, leading to their emergence as Delta's first family. He described Deaconess Oborevwori as a godly mother, whose contributions to the society were enormous, especially through her prayers for the state and the family. The Governor appreciated his beloved wife for her pet project
Oborevwori woos Swedish investors to Delta
Delta State Governor, Rt. Hon. Sheriff Oborevwori, has urged Swedish investors to explore investment opportunities by taking advantage of the state's peaceful environment, strategic location and abundant natural resources for high investment returns engagement. Governor Oborevwori made the call when he received on courtesy visit, the Swedish Ambassador to Nigeria, Annika Hahn-Englund, and her delegation at Government House, Asaba, on Tuesday. The Governor noted that the state was blessed with abundant crude oil and gas deposits, and assured that there was high returns on investments in
Oborevwori felicitates Kingsley Esiso at 61
Delta State Governor, Rt Hon Sheriff Oborevwori, has congratulated immediate past Chairman of Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in the state, Dr Kingsley Esiso, on his 61st birth anniversary on Feb. 4. Governor Oborevwori in a statement by his Chief Press Secretary, Sir Festus Ahon, in Asaba, lauded Esiso for the numerous victories recorded by the party when he held sway as State Chairman from 2016 - 2024. "On behalf of the government and people of Delta State, I congratulate our immediate past Chairman of the Peoples
Why Oborevwori was conferred with Governor of the year award – Delta Govt
Delta State Commissioner for Works (Rural Roads) and Public Information, Mr Charles Aniagwu, said Governor Sheriff Oborevwori was honoured with the Governor of The Year Award for his fiscal discipline and innovative approach to governance. Aniagwu, who was responding to immediate past Deputy President of the Senate, Senator Ovie Omo-Agege's criticism on the choice of Governor Oborevwori for the award, said the state government, under the governor’s watch, had completed numerous projects, while also initiating new ones without borrowing to fund them. Speaking at a press
PDP Governors move to resolve party’s crisis
PDP Governors move to resolve party's crisis State Governors elected on the ticket of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) have waded into the crisis rocking the party with a call on the National Working Committee (NWC) to convoke a meeting of the National Executive Committee (NEC) to be held on March 18, 2025. Rising from a meeting of the Forum held at the Government House, Asaba, the Forum's Chairman and Governor of Bauchi State, Bala Mohammed, said, "The Forum noted with delight the ongoing efforts at
