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 shines, wins Governor of the year 2024 Award
Delta State Governor, Rt. Hon. Sheriff Oborevwori, Monday night, shone as he won ThisDay Newspaper and Arise Television “Governor of The Year, 2024 award” for his fiscal discipline and infrastructural development of the state. Announcing the award, the Founder of THISDAY and ARISE Media Group, Prince Nduka Obaigbena, said; "Governor Sheriff Oborevwori of Delta State was underrated, but in his 18 months in power has not borrowed any cent from any bank and he keeps building infrastructure across the state." Presenting the award on behalf of
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
Projects: Erring Govt officials will be disciplined – Oborevwori
Delta State Governor, Rt. Hon. Sheriff Oborevwori, Sunday, said his administration would not spare any government official who certifies uncompleted or poorly executed projects for payment. Governor Oborevwori, disclosed this at the retirement thanksgiving service of the Permanent Secretary/Accountant-General, Delta State Ministry of Finance, Mrs Joy Enwa, at the Cathedral Church of St. Peter, Asaba. He said his administration’s desire was to ensure Deltans got value for every project executed by the state government. The Governor disclosed that two engineers have been queried for issuing certificates for
Oborevwori hails Emeka Nwaobi at 50
Delta State Governor, Rt Hon Sheriff Oborevwori has congratulated Majority Leader of the State House of Assembly, Engr Emmanuel Emeka Nwaobi on his 50th birth anniversary on January 17. In a statement by his Chief Press Secretary, Sir Festus Ahon, in Asaba, Governor Oborevwori lauded Nwaobi, who is the Chairman, Nigerian Majority Leaders’ Forum, for his astute representation of his people of Aniocha North State Constituency, describing him as a lawmaker of repute. Governor Oborevwori commended Nwaobi for his demonstration of exceptional capacity, humility and patriotism
In Delta, it is the people first – Oborevwori
Delta State Governor, Rt. Hon. Sheriff Oborevwori, Friday, said all his actions as governor were guided by the interest of the people. He assured that no one would short change the state under his watch. Governor Oborevwori disclosed this at the 50th birth anniversary thanksgiving of the Majority Leader of the Delta State House of Assembly, Engr Emeka Nwaobi, at St. Paul's Catholic Cathedral, Issele-Uku, Aniocha North Local Government Area of the state. While commending the celebrant on his empowerment programme for the people, Governor Oborevwori
I won’t sacrifice quality jobs for friendship – Oborevwori
Delta State Governor, Rt. Hon. Sheriff Oborevwori, Thursday, said his administration’s priority remains delivering quality projects aimed at giving value to the people, regardless of personal relationships. Speaking during inspection of multiple projects in Asaba, the state capital, Governor Oborevwori emphasized that competence, integrity, and value for money was critical to his administration's M.O.R.E Agenda. The projects inspected include; Ogbeosonwe, Ogbeilo road, Ogbogonogo market storm drainage project and Ogbe-Ofu Road, Off Jarret Road, Cable Point, Asaba. Others are; 1.7km Amaechi Agusi Street with 10 adjoining streets, Dorah Allanah
Oborevwori tasks Nigerians on nation’s peace, devt
Delta State Governor, Rt Hon Sheriff Oborevwori, has charged Nigerians to shun inflammatory remarks and divisive tendencies for the sustainable peace, unity and development of the nation in line with the heroic sacrifices of the country's fallen heroes and legionnaires. Governor Oborevwori gave the charge at a special interdenominational thanksgiving mass in commemoration of the 2025 Armed Forces Remembrance Day Celebration held at the Emmanuel The Saviour Catholic Church, Asaba. Governor Oborevwori, represented by the State Deputy Governor, Sir Monday Onyeme, said Nigerians owed it a
2025: We’ll scale up infrastructure devt in Delta – Oborevwori
Delta State Governor, Rt Hon Sheriff Oborevwori, Sunday, said the state would witness enhanced delivery of more infrastructure in 2025. The Governor said he would embark on more inspection and inauguration of projects in the office in the new year. Governor Oborevwori disclosed this during the inspection of projects within Asaba and the state capital territory. Speaking at the proposed Asaba International Market, Governor Oborevwori said he decided to visit some of the projects to see things for himself. He said: "We won't just sit in the office
