Oborevwori hails Okonjo-Iweala on WTO re-appointment
Delta State Governor, Rt. Hon. Sheriff Oborevwori, has congratulated, Dr Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala, on her reappointment as Director-General of the World Trade Organisation, (WTO) on Friday. Okonjo-Iweala, an illustrious Deltan from Ogwashi-Uku, was a two-time Minister of Finance, who led Nigeria's economy to exit foreign debt obligations during her first term under former President Olusegun Obasanjo. Governor Oborevwori in a statement by his Chief Press Secretary, Sir Festus Ahon, in Asaba, on Friday, expressed appreciation to relevant stakeholders of the WTO for rewarding Okonjo-Iweala with a second
Oborevwori Congratulates New NUJ President, Alhassan Yahaya
Delta State Governor, Rt. Hon. Sheriff Oborevwori, has congratulated Alhassan Yahaya, the newly-elected President of the Nigeria Union of Journalists, NUJ. Yahaya, who works with the Gombe Media Corporation, is the first NUJ President of North-East extraction, and was elected at the NUJ 8th National Triennial Delegates’ Conference, held in Owerri, Imo State, on Wednesday. Until his election, Yahaya was the immediate past Deputy President of NUJ. Abimbola Oyetunde was also elected as the first female Deputy National President of the NUJ. Oyetunde becomes the first
Delta govt warns perpetrators of Dibi Abiteye flow station attack
The Delta State Government has received the sad news of an act of economic sabotage in the vandalisation of the NNPCL/Chevron Oil facility – the Dibi Abiteye Flow Station in Warri North Local Government Area on Saturday, 23rd November, 2024. Secretary to the State Government, Dr Kingsley Emu, in a statement on Monday, said Government at all levels in collaboration with security agencies and Tantita Security services will fish out the perpetrators and bring them to book. Emu in the statement, said: "Government reassures Chevron Nigeria
Enduring peace vital for sustainable devt – Oborevwori
Delta State Governor, Rt. Hon. Sheriff Oborevwori, Monday, urged Nigerians to continue living in unity and harmony, stressing that only sustainable peace could guarantee meaningful development across the nation. Governor Oborevwori made the call when he received on a courtesy call, the internationally- renowned Jewish Christian Gospel Preacher, Rabbi Kirt Schneider at Government House, Asaba. While highlighting the strong partnership between the state government and faith-based organisations, the Governor lauded Rabbi Schneider for his commitment to evangelism and for winning souls for Christ. According to him, "today
AGOFURE APPEALS TO MOTORISTS OVER FAULTY TRAFFIC LIGHTS
BY EJOOR ONOHARIGHO Delta State Transport Commissioner Mr Onoriode Agofure has appealed to Motorists and other road users to exercise more caution in junctions with faulty traffic lights across the State. Agofure made the appeal after he inspected the junctions with faulty traffic lights in the State Capital,in company of the Director of Land Transport Engr Emmanuel Akpojotor. During the inspection, they observed that the problem be deviling the faulty traffic lights,has to do with vandalism,i.e removal of batteries powering the traffic lights, especially at the Maryam
Oborevwori felicitates Roland Oritsejafor at 80
Delta State Governor, Rt. Hon. Sheriff Oborevwori, has felicitated former Minister of Defence and renowned Paediatrician, Dr. Roland Oritsejafor, on his 80th birth anniversary on, November 21. Oborevwori praised the former Minister for his calm and peaceful approach to politics, describing him as ''a great leader and a true patriot." In a statement by his Chief Press Secretary, Sir Festus Ahon, on Thursday in Asaba, the governor remarked that Oritsejafor exemplified excellent leadership qualities that are truly worthy of emulation. He described Oritsejafor, a former Deputy National
Oborevwori salutes Ex-President Jonathan at 67
Delta State Governor, Rt. Hon. Sheriff Oborevwori, has congratulated former President of Nigeria, Dr Goodluck Jonathan, on his 67th birth anniversary. Governor Oborevwori in a statement by his Chief Press Secretary, Sir Festus Ahon, said the erstwhile Nigerian leader deserved to be celebrated for his sacrifices toward nation-building and the unity of Nigeria. He remarked that since leaving office, Jonathan had continued to render invaluable service to the nation and the African continent and commended him for his remarkable accomplishments in international pro- peace mediations, particularly
Oborevwori Presents Start Up Packs To 311 WESAP Beneficiaries
Delta State Governor, Rt Hon Sheriff Oborevwori has presented start up packs to 311 beneficiaries of the Women Economic Skill Acquisition Programme, WESAP of the state government in his determination to expand the frontiers of entrepreneurial development in the state. The beneficiaries were made up of 220 women trained in fashion and design, hair dressing, catering, decoration and event management and make up/gele tying as well as and 91 persons with disabilities who were trained in ICT, confectionaries, fashion and design, leather work and industrial
