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
PDP Governors laud Oborevwori for massive infrastructural devt of Delta
Chairman of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) Governors' Forum and Governor of Bauchi State, Senator Bala Mohammed, has lauded Governor Sheriff Oborevwori for the massive infrastructural development across the State. Governor Mohammed gave the commendation, Thursday night during a state banquet organised for members of the PDP Governors' Forum, ahead of the forum's meeting scheduled for Friday at the Banquet Hall, Government House, Asaba. He also commended other governors of the party for their various contributions to the development of their states, insisting that despite the
Projects Execution: Oborevwori introduces Whistle-blowing in Delta
Delta State Governor, Rt. Hon. Sheriff Oborevwori, Wednesday, called for introduction of whistle-blowing to check poor projects delivery in the state. Governor Oborevwori, who made the call during an interactive meeting with Permanent Secretaries, Directors and Heads of Ministries, Departments and Agencies (MDAs) at Government House, Asaba, thanked the civil servants for their loyalty, support, commitment and dedication to duty. He said the meeting, which was the third in the series since his assumption of office, became necessary following reports of some civil servants colluding with
Oborevwori salutes Gov. Sim Fubara at 50
Delta State Governor, Rt. Hon. Sheriff Oborevwori, has felicitated his Rivers counterpart, Mr Siminalayi Fubara, on his 50th birth anniversary on January 28. In a statement by his Chief Press Secretary, Sir Festus Ahon, in Asaba, Governor Oborevwori praised Fubara as a brave leader deserving recognition and celebration for his remarkable achievements in governing Rivers State. He extolled Governor Fubara as a wise and capable leader, divinely chosen to serve the people during this time in the political history of Rivers State. Oborevwori said: "Since your emergence
Oborevwori congratulates Arthur Akpowowo at 52
Delta State Governor, Rt. Hon. Sheriff Oborevwori,Tuesday, felicitated the Deputy Speaker of Delta State House of Assembly, Rt. Hon. Arthur Akpowowo, on his 52nd birth anniversary. Governor Oborevwori in a statement by his Chief Press Secretary, Sir Festus Ahon, joined the parliament, Ethiope East constituents, friends, and the family of Akpowowo in celebrating his years of remarkable contributions to the state's growth and development. He lauded the Deputy Speaker for his political insight and unparalleled comradeship and sociability with the people of his Eku community in
