We’re utilising dry season to complete ongoing projects – Oborevwori
Delta State Governor, Rt. Hon. Sheriff Oborevwori, Friday, said his administration was taking advantage of the dry season to complete some of its ongoing projects across the state. Governor Oborevwori disclosed this during an inspection of the Sector 'A' of the Ughelli-Asaba dualization project at Km 77 in Aradhe, Isoko North local government area of the state. The Governor urged contractors to take advantage of the dry season to achieve some milestones on their projects. He said, "First and foremost, we are not playing with the dry
Oborevwori tasks PDP leadership to harvest opposition members
Delta State Governor, Rt. Hon. Sheriff Oborevwori has charged the new leadership of the state Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) to work towards harvesting members of the opposition parties to boost its chances in future elections. Governor Oborevwori, gave the charge, on Sunday, at the thanksgiving service of the Chairman Delta South PDP, Chief Emman Amgbaduba at Living Faith Church, Udu. Represented by his Deputy, Sir Monday Onyeme, FCA, Oborevwori said that Deltans would benefit more if the state remains united under one political party. He said: "We
Oborevwori hails Okonjo-Iweala on WTO re-appointment
Delta State Governor, Rt. Hon. Sheriff Oborevwori, has congratulated, Dr Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala, on her reappointment as Director-General of the World Trade Organisation, (WTO) on Friday. Okonjo-Iweala, an illustrious Deltan from Ogwashi-Uku, was a two-time Minister of Finance, who led Nigeria's economy to exit foreign debt obligations during her first term under former President Olusegun Obasanjo. Governor Oborevwori in a statement by his Chief Press Secretary, Sir Festus Ahon, in Asaba, on Friday, expressed appreciation to relevant stakeholders of the WTO for rewarding Okonjo-Iweala with a second
Oborevwori Congratulates New NUJ President, Alhassan Yahaya
Delta State Governor, Rt. Hon. Sheriff Oborevwori, has congratulated Alhassan Yahaya, the newly-elected President of the Nigeria Union of Journalists, NUJ. Yahaya, who works with the Gombe Media Corporation, is the first NUJ President of North-East extraction, and was elected at the NUJ 8th National Triennial Delegates’ Conference, held in Owerri, Imo State, on Wednesday. Until his election, Yahaya was the immediate past Deputy President of NUJ. Abimbola Oyetunde was also elected as the first female Deputy National President of the NUJ. Oyetunde becomes the first
Oborevwori salutes Ex-President Jonathan at 67
Delta State Governor, Rt. Hon. Sheriff Oborevwori, has congratulated former President of Nigeria, Dr Goodluck Jonathan, on his 67th birth anniversary. Governor Oborevwori in a statement by his Chief Press Secretary, Sir Festus Ahon, said the erstwhile Nigerian leader deserved to be celebrated for his sacrifices toward nation-building and the unity of Nigeria. He remarked that since leaving office, Jonathan had continued to render invaluable service to the nation and the African continent and commended him for his remarkable accomplishments in international pro- peace mediations, particularly
*Experts call for enhanced cybersecurity infrastructure, education in Delta*
By Christopher Odamah With the growing application of information and communication technology in governance, experts have called for a comprehensive and strong cybersecurity policy and legislation to protect critical infrastructure and personal data. Such policy should align with state cybersecurity policies with national and international standards. The envisaged policy should address critical issues such as safeguarding critical infrastructure, including power grids, water systems, and transportation networks as vital assets. This was part of the communique adopted at a one-day Delta State Cyber Security Summit last week in
Prof. Utuama was a reliable, dependable political figure – Oborevwori
Delta State Governor, Rt. Hon. Sheriff Oborevwori, Saturday, paid condolence visit to the family of the departed former Deputy Governor of the state, Professor Amos Agbe Utuama, SAN. Speaking during the condolence visit to his Ikede Heights residence, Udu Local Government Area of the state, Governor Oborevwori eulogised the late Professor of Law and Senior Advocate of Nigeria. He said Prof. Utuama was a very reliable and dependable political figure whose selfless services to the state and country would be missed. While commiserating with the family, Governor
Ijaw nation pledges sustained support for Oborevwori
The leadership and other stakeholders of the Ijaw ethnic nationality in Delta State have pledged continued loyalty and support for the administration of Governor Sheriff Oborevwori beyond his first tenure. Chairman of the Leaders and Stakeholders of the Ijaw nation and former Minister of Police Affairs, Alaowei Broderick Bozimo, made the pledge on behalf of the Ijaw nation during a courtesy visit to the Governor, at Government House, Asaba, on Wednesday. The elder statesman said they had come to appreciate the Governor for the good things
Oborevwori hails peaceful congress as Arenyeka emerges Delta PDP Chairman
Delta State Governor, Rt Hon Sheriff Oborevwori, on Saturday, congratulated the newly elected members of the State Executive Committee of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) following their victories at the State Congress. Speaking to journalists on the sidelines of the Congress, Governor Oborevwori described the event as peaceful and expressed gratitude for the unity within the party. He emphasized the importance of working together for the party’s continued growth and the overall development of the state. "You can see that the congress is peaceful. We also
Delta @ 33: Only God can protect, guide, lead us to succeed – Oborevwori
Delta State Governor, Rt. Hon. Sheriff Oborevwori, Tuesday, said the state was growing steadily on all economic development indicators, hence emerging as a power house in the comity of states in Nigeria. Governor Oborevwori stated this in his remarks at a thanksgiving service to mark the 33rd anniversary of the state’s creation at the Government House Chapel, Asaba. Oborevwori also said the journey had been eventful and fulfilling with the road filled with trials and triumphs, tests and testimonies. He said: "I am proud to say that
