Oborevwori To Deliver State Of The State Address, Wednesday
The Governor of Delta State, Rt. Hon. Sheriff Oborevwori, is set to deliver the State of the State Address to members of the Delta State House of Assembly tomorrow, Wednesday, May 28, 2025 at 10am. Chief Press Secretary to the Governor, Sir Festus Ahon, in a statement in Asaba, Tuesday, said the event will be taken live on Channels TV and TVC, providing the public with an opportunity to hear directly from the governor on key developments, achievements, and future plans for the state. The State
Oborevwori Assures Oil Firms Of Safe Operational Environment
Delta State Governor, Rt. Hon. Sheriff Oborevwori, Thursday, assured oil and gas companies in the state of a safe operational environment that would protect their investments. Oborevwori gave the assurance while playing host to top management staff of Renaissance Africa Energy Company, buyer of SPDC's shares in NNPC/SPDC/TOTAL/AGIP Joint Ventures, who paid him a courtesy visit at Government House, Asaba. The Governor, who noted that crude oil was the mainstay of the nation's economy, harped on the need for a strong and sustainable partnership that delivers
We Won’t Allow Oppression Of Host Communities, Disruption Of Oil Production – Oborevwori
Delta State Governor, Rt. Hon. Sheriff Oborevwori, Tuesday, said his administration would not allow oil companies operating in the state to oppress their host communities, neither would it tolerate host communities disrupting oil production. Governor Oborevwori stated this while playing host to the management of Chevron Nigeria Limited who paid him a courtesy visit at Government House, Asaba. He disclosed that the state government derived most of its revenues from oil production, adding that for that reason, he would not want anything that might disrupt oil
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
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
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
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
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
