Delta Among 4th Largest Economy in Nigeria – SSG
Delta State has emerged as one of the top four largest economies in Nigeria, Secretary to the State Government (SSG), Dr. Kingsley Emu, has said. Dr. Emu, stated this in his keynote speech at the 2025 Public Lecture and Awards Ceremony of the Association of Professional Bodies of Nigeria (APBN) Delta State Chapter held in Asaba on Thursday. He said the theme: The Role of Professionals in the Successful Implementation of the Delta State Government MORE Agenda was apt and highlighted the state's impressive growth trajectory,
Ughelli South United Forum Endorses Oborevwori for Re-Election in 2027
Delta State Governor, Rt. Hon. Sheriff Oborevwori’s chances for a smooth re-election in 2027, yesterday, received a major boost as the Ughelli South United Forum (USUF), endorsed the Governor for a second term in office. The group gave the endorsement during strategic meetings with Chief Adviser to the Governor, Senator Ighoyota Amori and State Chairman of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Chief Solomon Arenyeka, where members reaffirmed their commitment to the governor’s leadership and developmental strides. The meeting, which brought together key stakeholders, focused on discussing
ALADJA/OGBE-IJOH CRISIS: Governor Oborevwori strikes lasting peace
… as parties agree on terms of settlement Delta State Governor, Rt. Hon. Sheriff Oborevwori, Saturday, met with stakeholders of Aladja and Ogbe-Ijoh communities in Udi and Warri South-West Local Government Areas of the state over the age-long land dispute. The meeting, which held at the Osubi residence of the Governor, had in attendance members of the peace committee of the Aladja and Ogbe-Ijoh crisis. At the meeting, both parties agreed to live in peace and adhere to the terms of settlement agreeable to both communities. While addressing
Isoko Women in Politics Passes Vote of Confidence on Governor Oborevwori, Endorses Him For Second Tenure
By Ufuoma Onovughakpo, Asaba An enlarged body of Isoko Women in Politics in Delta state has passed a vote of explicit confidence on Governor Rt Hon Sheriff Oborevwori. The group also endorsed the governor for a second tenure in 2027. The vote of confidence was moved by the Vice Chairman of Isoko North Local Government Council Dr Barr Evelyn Aluta and was duly seconded by Hon Evelyn Avro a state PDP stalwart during the group's courtesy visit to the wife of the Governor Deaconess Mrs Tobore
Hold Onto God In Your Daily Life – Okowa Urges Couples
... As Oborevwori, Wife, Others Attend Tega's Wedding The immediate past Governor of Delta State, Senator Ifeanyi Okowa, Saturday, urged married couples in the country to hold onto God in their daily lives in order to have a successful marriage. Senator Okowa gave the advice at the wedding reception ceremony held at Effurun, in honour of Mr. and Mrs. Tega Ferguson Onwo, who were earlier joined in holy matrimony at the Assemblies of God Church, Warri Branch 1, Essi Layout, Warri. The former governor, who presided over
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
