Clark, A Patriotic Nigerian With Robust Integrity – Oborevwori
Delta State Governor, Rt. Hon. Sheriff Oborevwori, Friday, commiserated with the Clark family over the demise of their patriarch, Pa Edwin Kiagbodo Clark, describing him as a patriotic Nigerian with robust integrity. Governor Oborevwori, who paid a condolence visit to the bereaved family at the Kiagbodo country home of the late elder statesman, said the deceased nonagenarian was a household name in the country, adding that he lived a fulfilled life. According to him, Pa E.K. Clark, as he was popularly known, was very committed to
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
Oborevwori Pays Condolence Visit To Pa Clark’s Family
The Governor of Delta State, Rt. Hon. Sheriff Oborevwori on Wednesday paid a visit of condolence to the family of late Pa Edwin Clark. During the visit to Pa Clark's residence at Asokoro District, Abuja, Governor Oborevwori's delegation led by his Deputy, Sir Monday Onyeme, FCA, sympathized with Pa Clark's family describing the passage of the elder statesman as a great loss to the country and humanity. He said, "we have lost a father whose voice was the conscience of our nation. "He lived a life of
Oborevwori mourns Clark, says his death end of great era
Delta State Governor, Rt. Hon. Sheriff Oborevwori has sent his commiserations to the Ijaw nation on the passing of elder statesman, Chief Edwin Kiagbodo Clark, describing his death as "End of a great era". Pa Clark reportedly passed on Monday night, at 97. Until his death, he was leader of the Pan Niger Delta Forum (PANDEF), the South-South Peoples Assembly, and the Southern and Middle-Belt Leaders Forum (SMBLF). In a condolence message to the family and the Ijaw nation, Governor Oborevwori, in statement by his Chief Press
Oborevwori bags Ethiope Delta Baptist Conference award for good governance
Delta State Governor, Rt. Hon. Sheriff Oborevwori, has been honoured by the Ethiope Baptist Conference in recognition of his numerous contributions to human capital development, the advancement of good governance in the State and for the growth and advancement of God's kingdom. The award was presented to Governor Oborevwori during the 11th Annual Ethiope Delta Baptist Conference held at Orerokpe, Okpe Local Government Area of Delta State. Presenting the award to Governor Oborevwori, the President of Ethiope Delta Baptist Conference, Rev. Dr Friday Ejobee, said 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
NADESSTU honours Oborevwori with icon of educational devt award
The National Association of Delta State Students (NADESSTU WORLDWIDE) in conjunction with the National Association of Nigerian Students (NANS) have presented Governor Sheriff Oborevwori with a Merit Award in recognition of his outstanding contributions to the educational sector. The award was presented to Governor Oborevwori during a courtesy visit at Government House, Asaba on Tuesday. Speaking during the presentation, NADESSTU President, Comrade Monday Wiska, said the award celebrates Governor Oborevwori’s achievements, including approval for year 2023 and 2024 bursary payment to 30,116 and 32,028 students respectively. He
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
NANS Inducts Oborevwori Into Its Hall Of Fame
The National Association of Nigerian Students (NANS), Tuesday, inducted Delta State Governor, Rt. Hon. Sheriff Oborevwori into its Hall of Fame, following what it termed his monumental infrastructural and human capital development across the state. The induction was performed by the Global President of NANS, Comrade Lucky Emonefe, when he led members of the National Executive Committee, NEC, of the association on a courtesy visit to the Governor at Government House, Asaba. Comrade Emonefe, a Deltan, said Governor Oborevwori's phenomenal development strides were visible to all
