Onyeme Receives Kenya Ambassador To Nigeria, Seeks Partnership On Tourism, Agriculture, Others
Acting Governor of Delta State, Sir Monday Onyeme, Saturday, had a breakfast meeting with the High Commissioner of Kenya to Nigeria, Ambassador Isaac Parashina where issues of partnership were discussed. At the meeting which took place at the acting Governor's Lodge in Asaba, he called for partnership between Kenya and Delta in the area of tourism, agriculture, the oil and gas sector, among others. He said, "there are tourism sites that this country is blessed with, the vegetation is very good, there are a lot of
Onyeme Tasks Nigerians On Patriotism
The Acting Governor of Delta State, Sir Monday Onyeme, has tasked Nigerians to be patriotic for the country to take its pride of place in the comity of nations. He made the call on Friday in Asaba when he received on courtesy call, members of Egbema Leaders of Thoughts, Egbema Kingdom, Delta/Edo States. According to him, Nigerians should always put the interest of the country first before personal interest asserting, "if all Nigerians imbibe the spirit of being patriotic not just for 'my own' but 'my
Food Security: Delta set to distribute fertilizers to farmers
Delta State Government, Friday, said it would next week Tuesday, distribute 9,000 bags of fertilizers to farmers' associations to support food security and productivity in the state. Secretary to the State Government, Dr Kingsley Emu disclosed this at a meeting with the leadership of the farmers' associations in Asaba. The fertilizers were distributed accordingly to oil palm 1,490 bags; Cassava 1,100; Banana and plantain 350; Maize 70; Yam 120bags; Rice 150; Vegetables and green house farmers 200; Independent farmers 150 bags. He appealed to the farmers to
Delta Govt urges citizens to apply for Army recruitment
Delta State Government has called on eligible youths in the state to take advantage of the ongoing Nigerian Army recruitment to join the military. Secretary to the State Government, Dr Kingsley Emu, made the call while playing host to the team lead of the South-South Recruitment Sensitization Exercise, Brig. Gen. Wilto Nzidee and Commander 63 Brigade, Nigerian Army Brig. Gen. Unachukwu Unachukwu on Monday in Asaba. The SSG while commending the Army for the sensitisation exercise, said Delta had improved on its quota compared to last
Delta Committed To A Free, Independent Judiciary – Onyeme
The Acting Governor of Delta State, Sir Monday Onyeme, has said that the State Government is committed to promoting a free and independent Judiciary. Speaking at a special court session to mark the opening of 2024/2025 legal year, on Monday in Asaba, Onyeme said, "as a government, we have put premium on maintaining a free and independent Judiciary and it is pertinent to mention that Delta State is one of the first States in the Federation to pass the Judiciary (Financial) Autonomy Law, which was
Teachers’ Day: Oborevwori Challenges Teachers To Continuously Upgrade Their Knowledge, Skills
The Governor of Delta State, Rt Hon Sheriff Oborevwori on Saturday, challenged teachers to continuously upgrade their knowledge and teaching skills He gave the charge on Saturday while speaking at this year's celebration of Teachers' Day held in Asaba. The governor was represented at the occasion by his Deputy, Sir Monday Onyeme. "Teachers and educationists must continuously upgrade their knowledge and teaching skills and adapt to changing situations very quickly," the governor said, asserting, "the role of the teacher in nation building cannot be over emphasised,; a
Oborevwori approves scholarship for children of deceased civil servants, physically challenged students
Delta State Governor, Rt Hon Sheriff Oborevwori has graciously given approval for the payment of year 2023 scholarship to children of deceased civil servants and students living with disabilities in the state. The scholarship scheme for children of deceased civil servants is designed to cater for the bereaved children of Delta State civil servants who died while in active service. Similarly, the scholarship scheme for the physically challenged students is part of Delta State Government’s effort to assist physically challenged persons, who, in spite of their
Oborevwori mourns pupil who died in school building collapse
Delta State Governor, Rt. Hon. Sheriff Oborevwori has sent condolences to the family of a pupil who died in an unfortunate building collapse at Eghereka Primary School, Ewu Town in Ughelli South Local Government Area of the state. Oborevwori's commiseration was contained in a statement by his Chief Press Secretary, Sir Festus Ahon, who described the incident as most unfortunate. He said: "We have just received a report of an unfortunate incident of the collapse of a block of six classrooms without a roof, which has
Strategic engagement: Oborevwori plans town hall meetings with Deltans
Delta State Governor, Rt. Hon. Sheriff Oborevwori, Wednesday, said he would hold town hall meetings across local government areas in the state, as part of his administration’s strategic engagements with the people. He also said his administration was working to ensure every local government benefited from massive road construction with the provision of no fewer than N1billion for roads in each LGA in the 2024 budget. Governor Oborevwori disclosed this when he received on courtesy visit, the State Executive of the Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN)
