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,
Inter-Regional Collaboration in Maritime Security Key To Sustaining Economic Activities In The Riverine Communities.
The relative peace and rapid socio- economic development in the state have been attributed to the peacekeeping initiatives, Inter-regional collaboration, and inclusiveness in ethnic diversity efforts by the state government. The Secretary to the Delta State Government (SSG), Dr. Kingsley Emu disclosed this today when he declared open the Ministerial Joint Briefing organized as part of activities for the study tour of Delta State by the participants of the Naval Welfare Course 9, of the Naval War College, Calabar. Dr. Emu said the various Conflict Resolutions
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
Oborevwori warns civil servants against age falsification
Delta State Governor, Rt. Hon. Sheriff Oborevwori, has frowned at the attitude of some civil servants in the state who engage in age falsification with the dubious intent to prolong their years of service. He warned those involved to desist from such dubious act or face severe sanctions. Governor Oborevwori handed down the warning on Tuesday evening at a dinner organised by the state government for the College of Permanent Secretaries led by the State Head of Service, Mr. Reginald Bayoko; Heads of Extra Ministerial
LAND DISPUTE: Oborevwori Receives Report On Ogwashi-Uku, Neighbouring Communities, Pledges Prompt Release Of White Paper
Delta State Governor, Rt. Hon. Sheriff Oborevwori, Tuesday, assured the people of Ogwashi-Uku kingdom and neighbouring communities of the prompt study and release of white paper on the Commission of Inquiry's report on the land disputes in the area. Governor Oborevwori gave the assurance while receiving the report of the Commission of Inquiry into the lingering kingship/land ownership dispute within Ogwashi-Uku Kingdom in Aniocha South Local Government Area and neighbouring communities in the state. He said the findings of the committee would give the State Government
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
Delta Procures CT-Scans, Dialysis Machines For Hospitals
...As Oborevwori Inspects Flyover bridges, others in Warri, Effurun Delta State Governor, Rt Hon Sheriff Oborevwori,Thursday, said his administration had ordered for the procurement of eight dialysis machines and CT-Scans for hospitals in the state. He said Warri Central Hospital would get three Dialysis Machines, Asaba Specialist Hospital, three, and Delta State University Teaching Hospital, Oghara, two. Governor Oborevwori, who disclosed this after inspecting various projects in Warri and Uvwie Local Government Areas, said the machines would arrive by end of March. "We have ordered eight dialysis machines,
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
Delta govt donates two buses to NANS, NADESSTU
Delta State Government, Tuesday, presented a brand new bus each to the National Association of Nigeria Students/Joint Campus Committee (NANS/JCC) in the state and the National Association of Delta State Students (NADESSTU). Secretary to the State Government (SSG), Dr. Kingsley Emu, presented keys of the two buses to the Chairman of NANS/JCC, Comrade Samson Ikpahwore, and NADESSTU National President, Comrade Monday Wiska. Speaking during the presentation of the buses at Government House, Asaba, Dr. Emu said the gesture of the state government was aimed at facilitating
