Delta Blazes Trail In CNG Vehicles …Signs Conversion MoU With NIPCO
Delta State Government and NIPCO Gas Limited have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) for the establishment of a Compressed Natural Gas (CNG) conversion centre of vehicles in the state. The brief ceremony took place in Asaba on Thursday with the Secretary to the State Government, Dr Kingsley Emu, the Commissioner for Transport, Mr Onoriode Agofure, and the Attorney -General and Commissioner for Justice, Mr Ekemejero Ohwovoriole, SAN, signing on behalf of the state government, while Mr Sanjay Tarat signed for NIPCO Gas Limited. After the
Delta Govt approves N1bn revolving fund for MSMEs
The Delta State Government has approved a ₦1 billion revolving fund to be managed by the Bank of Industry (BOI) at a single digit interest rate to support Micro, Small, and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs) in the state. The State Commissioner for Economic Planning, Mr Sonny Ekedayen, disclosed this on Thursday, during a post EXCO press briefing at Government House, Asaba. Ekedayen said the initiative aimed to boost entrepreneurship, create jobs, and drive economic growth by providing accessible financing to small business owners at a single digit
Oborevwori condoles Ex-Deputy Gov., Otuaro, over mother’s death
Delta State Governor, Rt Hon Sheriff Oborevwori, has sent condolences to the immediate past Deputy Governor of the state, Deacon Kingsley Burutu Otuaro, on the death of his mother, Mrs. Pinapina Otuaro. Mrs Otuaro reportedly died on Wednesday, February 12, 2025 at Group Medical Hospital, Mosheshe Estate, Effurun, at the age of 87. Condoling with the Otuaro family, Governor Oborevwori, in a statement by his Chief Press Secretary, Sir Festus Ahon, in Asaba on Thursday, told the former Deputy Governor and the family to take solace
Oborevwori, at maiden 2025 Delta Exco meeting, vows more bumper projects
Delta State Governor, Rt Hon Sheriff Oborevwori, Thursday, said his administration was poised to deliver life- changing projects for the people ahead of his second year anniversary. Governor Oborevwori disclosed this in his opening remarks at the maiden State Executive Council meeting for 2025 at Exco Chamber, Government House, Asaba. He said his administration had lined up humongous projects across the three senatorial districts and urged Ministries, Departments and Agencies (MDAs) to fastrack the process of awarding the projects in line with his administration's MORE Agenda. He
Oborevwori, Okowa, Guwor attend late Pa Augoye funeral
Delta State Governor, Rt. Hon. Sheriff Oborevwori, his predecessor, Dr Ifeanyi Okowa, the Speaker of the State House of Assembly, Rt. Hon. Emomotimi Guwor, and numerous other dignitaries attended the funeral service for late Pa William Orwin Augoye. Pa Augoye, who is father of the Member representing Okpe State Constituency, Hon. James Augoye, passed on November 13, 2024. He was aged 97. In his remarks at the ceremony, held at Ugbokodo-Okpe Secondary School, Ugbokodo-Okpe, in Okpe Local Government Area of the state, Governor Oborevwori eulogised the
Oborevwori tasks political appointees on whistle blowing policy
Delta State Governor, Rt. Hon. Sheriff Oborevwori, has charged political appointees in the state to champion the whistle blowing policy of his administration by reporting poorly executed projects in their areas for prompt action. Governor Oborevwori gave the charge, Wednesday, while swearing-in Senator Ighoyota Amori as his Chief Adviser at the Unity Hall, Government House, Asaba. He said video recordings and information on any poorly executed project would help government in blacklisting erring contractors, in addition to putting an end to the abandonment of projects and
Oborevwori felicitates wife, Tobore at 55
Delta State Governor, Rt. Hon. Sheriff Oborevwori, has congratulated his wife, Deaconess Tobore Oborevwori, on her 55th birth anniversary on Wednesday. The governor, in a statement by his Chief Press Secretary, Sir Festus Ahon, lauded his beloved wife for her support over the years, leading to their emergence as Delta's first family. He described Deaconess Oborevwori as a godly mother, whose contributions to the society were enormous, especially through her prayers for the state and the family. The Governor appreciated his beloved wife for her pet project
Oborevwori felicitates Kingsley Esiso at 61
Delta State Governor, Rt Hon Sheriff Oborevwori, has congratulated immediate past Chairman of Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in the state, Dr Kingsley Esiso, on his 61st birth anniversary on Feb. 4. Governor Oborevwori in a statement by his Chief Press Secretary, Sir Festus Ahon, in Asaba, lauded Esiso for the numerous victories recorded by the party when he held sway as State Chairman from 2016 - 2024. "On behalf of the government and people of Delta State, I congratulate our immediate past Chairman of the Peoples
Why Oborevwori was conferred with Governor of the year award – Delta Govt
Delta State Commissioner for Works (Rural Roads) and Public Information, Mr Charles Aniagwu, said Governor Sheriff Oborevwori was honoured with the Governor of The Year Award for his fiscal discipline and innovative approach to governance. Aniagwu, who was responding to immediate past Deputy President of the Senate, Senator Ovie Omo-Agege's criticism on the choice of Governor Oborevwori for the award, said the state government, under the governor’s watch, had completed numerous projects, while also initiating new ones without borrowing to fund them. Speaking at a press
PDP Governors move to resolve party’s crisis
PDP Governors move to resolve party's crisis State Governors elected on the ticket of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) have waded into the crisis rocking the party with a call on the National Working Committee (NWC) to convoke a meeting of the National Executive Committee (NEC) to be held on March 18, 2025. Rising from a meeting of the Forum held at the Government House, Asaba, the Forum's Chairman and Governor of Bauchi State, Bala Mohammed, said, "The Forum noted with delight the ongoing efforts at
