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
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
I’ll Sanction Bad Contractors – Oborevwori
Delta State Governor, Rt. Hon. Sheriff Oborevwori, Tuesday, said he was out for bad contractors who execute shoddy jobs for the state. He vowed severe sanctions for them and site engineers who okay shoddy jobs for payment. Governor Oborevwori issued the warning shortly after inspecting the 6.5 kilometer Achalla-Ibusa Road being executed by the state government. The Governor, who frowned at the poor quality drainage executed by the contractor handling the project, reiterated that his administration would not tolerate any shoddy job. He disclosed that his decision to
Delta Begins Construction of Landmark Asaba Waterfront City
Delta State Government has commenced construction of access road to the proposed Asaba waterfront city in the state capital. Governor Sheriff Oborevwori, who disclosed this during the inspection of the project on Tuesday, said the project was conceived by the previous administration through a Public Private Partnership (PPP) Model. He said the state government’s role was to construct a 6-lane access road to the new city, while the developers were expected to reclaim the land and develop the city. He said: "Asaba is becoming very attractive to
Oborevwori: The Journey So Far
By Monday Uwagwu Since his inauguration on May 29, 2023, the Governor of Delta State, Rt. Hon. Sheriff Oborevwori, has approached governance with a steadfast commitment to his MORE agenda, delivering on promises to an understandably expectant populace. Now, 19 months into his first term, Governor Sheriff Oborevwori has demonstrated remarkable capacity in meeting public expectations. His achievements across various sectors are evident and impressive. Like an adept marksman with a full hunting bag, Oborevwori’s accomplishments weigh heavily in his favour. The evidence of his success is
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
A greater Delta ‘ll emerge in 2025 – Oborevwori
Delta State Governor, Rt Hon Sheriff Oborevwori, has assured the people of the state of greater dividends of democracy in 2025, with a call for more prayers and support for his administration and the state. He made the call in his New Year Message to the people in which he expressed gratitude to God for seeing Deltans and residents through 2024 and into 2025, remarking that last year was quite challenging for the state and the nation. In the message contained in a statement by his
Sustainable Peace: Oborevwori tasks Delta community leaders on mediation, dialogue
Delta State Governor, Rt. Hon. Sheriff Oborevwori, has charged community leaders in the state to always employ mediation and dialogue in resolving disputes for sustainable peace and development of the state. Governor Oborevwori gave the charge at a meeting with Presidents-General of communities and kingdoms held in Asaba, on Wednesday. The Governor who told the Presidents-General that he was one of them having served as Chairman of Osubi community during which time the Airport was built, urged them to remain resolute in handling issues. He also appealed
Oborevwori’s legacy projects already manifesting in Delta – Works Commissioner
Delta State Governor, Rt. Hon. Sheriff Oborevwori has been commended for his numerous legacy infrastructural projects already manifesting across the state. The State Commissioner for Works (Highways and Urban Roads), Comrade Reuben Izeze, gave the commendation during the inspection of Edo Road, off Ughelli-Asaba Expressway, Ughelli on Wednesday. Izeze said the project was one of the new roads conceived by the Oborevwori's administration to decongest traffic at the busy Otowodo junction in Ughelli. He expressed delight with the quality of work done by the contractor, adding that
