Oborevwori tasks oil companies, host communities on dialogue
Delta State Governor, Rt Hon Sheriff Oborevwori,, has urged oil companies and host communities to adopt dialogue approach rather than confrontations in resolving disputes. Governor Oborevwori gave the charge when he received on courtesy visit, the management of Chevron Nigeria Limited, led by Senior Corporate Affairs Advisor, Chevron International, Exploration and Production for Africa Region, Engr Esimaje Brikins, at Government House, Asaba. The Governor while congratulating Mr Esimaje Brikins on his new appointment tasked his successor to understudy the operations and relationship with host communities and stakeholders. He
*Experts call for enhanced cybersecurity infrastructure, education in Delta*
By Christopher Odamah With the growing application of information and communication technology in governance, experts have called for a comprehensive and strong cybersecurity policy and legislation to protect critical infrastructure and personal data. Such policy should align with state cybersecurity policies with national and international standards. The envisaged policy should address critical issues such as safeguarding critical infrastructure, including power grids, water systems, and transportation networks as vital assets. This was part of the communique adopted at a one-day Delta State Cyber Security Summit last week in
Delta govt donates 31 operational vehicles to police, others
Delta State Governor, Rt. Hon. Sheriff Oborevwori has donated 31 operational vehicles to the Police and other security agencies in the state to strengthen their operations. Governor Oborevwori while presenting the vehicles, on Monday, in Asaba, to the Inspector General of Police, Kayode Egbetokun, said the presentation was to enhance the joint security operations in the state, code named "Operation Delta Sweep". He said the donation was informed by the general insecurity being experienced in the country and urged the security agencies to work together and
2027: Oborevwori tasks Arenyeka to unify Delta PDP
Delta State Governor, Rt. Hon. Sheriff Oborevwori, has charged the State Chairman of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Chief Solomon Arenyeka to use his position to foster sustainable unity within the party and the state at large ahead of the 2027 general elections. Governor Oborevwori gave the charge at the Chairman's thanksgiving service held at Avenue Baptist Church, Okumagba Avenue, Warri, Warri South Local Government Area of the state in appreciation to God for his emergence as PDP Chairman in the state. He said: "Thanksgiving and
Oborevwori congratulates Albert Akpomudje at 70
Delta State Governor, Rt Hon Sheriff Oborevwori, Friday, congratulated legal luminary and Otota of Olomu Kingdom, Olorogun Albert Akpomudje, SAN, on his 70th birth anniversary. In a statement by his Chief Press Secretary, Sir Festus Ahon, in Asaba, the governor extolled the renowned lawyer and traditional prime minister of the ancient Olomu Kingdom for his dedication and commitment to the unity, growth and development of the kingdom, the state and the country. Governor Oborevwori joined family, friends and associates in celebrating the remarkable life of service
Oborevwori presents N936bn 2025 budget to Delta Assembly
Delta State Governor, Rt. Hon. Sheriff Oborevwori, Thursday, presented a N936,078,818,719 billion Appropriation bill for the 2025 fiscal year to the State House of Assembly. Governor Oborevwori said the budget christened, ‘Budget of Fiscal Consolidation,’ was made up of recurrent expenditure of N348,717,758,635 billion representing 37.25 per cent and capital expenditure of N587,361,060,084 representing 62.75 per cent of the total budget. He said the 2025 budget is N211bn more than the 2024 approved sum of N725bn, indicating an increase of 29%. The Governor attributed the increase to
Delta varsity bestows honorary ambassador on Oborevwori
The Delta State University of Science and Technology, DSUST, Ozoro, has bestowed the honorary ambassador award on the first lady of the state, Mrs Tobore Oborevwori. The honour which was conferred on Mrs Oborevwori on Tuesday at the University main campus in Ozoro, Isoko North Local Government Area of the state, was in recognition of her charity works and outstanding accomplishments in women development and girl child empowerment. The award which was at the behest of the University's Directorate of Gender and Development Studies, was presented
How boundary disputes negate peace, security, progress in Nigeria – Oborevwori
Delta State Governor, Rt. Hon. Sheriff Oborevwori, Wednesday, said boundary disputes militates against peace, security and prosperity of communities across the country. He said so many lives have been lost to boundary disputes and called on the National Boundary Commission and other stakeholders to work assiduously in resolving boundary disputes among border communities in the country. Governor Oborevwori disclosed this at a one-day workshop for the creation of platform for Nigeria's coastal states and local government areas with theme: Towards a secure, peaceful and prosperous borders
Delta EXCO Approves N936 billion proposed budget for 2025
Delta State Executive Council, (EXCO), Monday, approved a proposed budget of N936 billion for the 2025 fiscal year. Briefing newsmen after the Exco meeting presided over by Governor Sheriff Oborevwori, the State Commissioner for Economic Planning, Mr Sonny Ekedayen, said the proposed budget comprised N587.4 billion, representing 62.75 percent for Capital Expenditure, while N348.7 billion, representing 37.25 percent, is for recurrent expenditure. Ekadeyan, who was flanked by Commissioner for Information, Dr Ifeanyi Osuoza, and his counterparts in Works (Rural and Riverine Roads), Mr Charles Aniagwu and
Prof. Utuama was a reliable, dependable political figure – Oborevwori
Delta State Governor, Rt. Hon. Sheriff Oborevwori, Saturday, paid condolence visit to the family of the departed former Deputy Governor of the state, Professor Amos Agbe Utuama, SAN. Speaking during the condolence visit to his Ikede Heights residence, Udu Local Government Area of the state, Governor Oborevwori eulogised the late Professor of Law and Senior Advocate of Nigeria. He said Prof. Utuama was a very reliable and dependable political figure whose selfless services to the state and country would be missed. While commiserating with the family, Governor
