PDP Governors laud Oborevwori for massive infrastructural devt of Delta
Chairman of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) Governors' Forum and Governor of Bauchi State, Senator Bala Mohammed, has lauded Governor Sheriff Oborevwori for the massive infrastructural development across the State. Governor Mohammed gave the commendation, Thursday night during a state banquet organised for members of the PDP Governors' Forum, ahead of the forum's meeting scheduled for Friday at the Banquet Hall, Government House, Asaba. He also commended other governors of the party for their various contributions to the development of their states, insisting that despite the
Oborevwori mulls decentralisation of DLA for efficient road rehabilitation
Delta State Governor, Rt. Hon. Sheriff Oborevwori, Thursday, said the State Government would decentralise the operations of the State Direct Labour Agency (DLA) as part of measures to revive and sustain an effective road maintenance culture in the state. Governor Oborevwori said this in his brief remark at a three-day retreat tagged "Repositioning the Delta State Direct Labour Agency For Better Performance in line with the M.O.R.E Agenda of the Oborevwori administration", held at the Mariam Babangida Leisure Park in Asaba, the state capital. During an
Projects Execution: Oborevwori introduces Whistle-blowing in Delta
Delta State Governor, Rt. Hon. Sheriff Oborevwori, Wednesday, called for introduction of whistle-blowing to check poor projects delivery in the state. Governor Oborevwori, who made the call during an interactive meeting with Permanent Secretaries, Directors and Heads of Ministries, Departments and Agencies (MDAs) at Government House, Asaba, thanked the civil servants for their loyalty, support, commitment and dedication to duty. He said the meeting, which was the third in the series since his assumption of office, became necessary following reports of some civil servants colluding with
Oborevwori salutes Gov. Sim Fubara at 50
Delta State Governor, Rt. Hon. Sheriff Oborevwori, has felicitated his Rivers counterpart, Mr Siminalayi Fubara, on his 50th birth anniversary on January 28. In a statement by his Chief Press Secretary, Sir Festus Ahon, in Asaba, Governor Oborevwori praised Fubara as a brave leader deserving recognition and celebration for his remarkable achievements in governing Rivers State. He extolled Governor Fubara as a wise and capable leader, divinely chosen to serve the people during this time in the political history of Rivers State. Oborevwori said: "Since your emergence
Oborevwori shines, wins Governor of the year 2024 Award
Delta State Governor, Rt. Hon. Sheriff Oborevwori, Monday night, shone as he won ThisDay Newspaper and Arise Television “Governor of The Year, 2024 award” for his fiscal discipline and infrastructural development of the state. Announcing the award, the Founder of THISDAY and ARISE Media Group, Prince Nduka Obaigbena, said; "Governor Sheriff Oborevwori of Delta State was underrated, but in his 18 months in power has not borrowed any cent from any bank and he keeps building infrastructure across the state." Presenting the award on behalf of
We have not borrowed since Oborevwori took over – Delta Govt
Delta State Government, Friday, reiterated that it had not borrowed any money since Governor Sheriff Oborevwori took over governance in the state on May 29, 2023. The State Commissioner for Finance, Chief Fidelis Tilije who disclosed this at a press conference in Asaba, said contrary to reports by an online news medium, the State Government had not entered into any borrowing relationship with any institution. According to him, "this state has not entered into any borrowing relationship whatsoever, whether partnership, individual, corporate, bank, local, national or
Oborevwori congratulates THISDAY Newspaper on 30th anniversary
Delta State Governor, Rt. Hon. Sheriff Oborevwori, has congratulated the Publisher, Prince Nduka Obaigbena and the Management of THISDAY Newspapers on the 30th anniversary of the media organization. Governor Oborevwori in a statement by his Chief Press Secretary, Sir Festus Ahon, in Asaba, said that the newspaper had continued to greatly impact the media industry positively with its robust reportage. He remarked that the well-known publication, which debuted on the newsstands on January 22, 1995, had built a reputation in the newspaper world. He said the newspaper
Oborevwori congratulates Arthur Akpowowo at 52
Delta State Governor, Rt. Hon. Sheriff Oborevwori,Tuesday, felicitated the Deputy Speaker of Delta State House of Assembly, Rt. Hon. Arthur Akpowowo, on his 52nd birth anniversary. Governor Oborevwori in a statement by his Chief Press Secretary, Sir Festus Ahon, joined the parliament, Ethiope East constituents, friends, and the family of Akpowowo in celebrating his years of remarkable contributions to the state's growth and development. He lauded the Deputy Speaker for his political insight and unparalleled comradeship and sociability with the people of his Eku community in
Oborevwori salutes Broderick Bozimo at 86
Delta State Governor, Rt. Hon. Sheriff Oborevwori, has congratulated elder statesman and former Minister of Police Affairs, Alaowei Broderick Bozimo, as he clocks 86 years on Tuesday. In a statement by his Chief Press Secretary, Sir Festus Ahon, in Asaba, Governor Oborevwori hailed the distinguished lawyer and political leader for his contributions to the growth and development of the state and country. He lauded Bozimo for his significant roles, particularly in the development of the state as a member of the State’s Advisory and Peace Building
Projects: Erring Govt officials will be disciplined – Oborevwori
Delta State Governor, Rt. Hon. Sheriff Oborevwori, Sunday, said his administration would not spare any government official who certifies uncompleted or poorly executed projects for payment. Governor Oborevwori, disclosed this at the retirement thanksgiving service of the Permanent Secretary/Accountant-General, Delta State Ministry of Finance, Mrs Joy Enwa, at the Cathedral Church of St. Peter, Asaba. He said his administration’s desire was to ensure Deltans got value for every project executed by the state government. The Governor disclosed that two engineers have been queried for issuing certificates for
