INDUSTRIAL GROWTH: Oborevwori Signs Landmark Electricity Bill, Six Others Into Law
Delta State Governor, Rt. Hon. Sheriff Oborevwori, Thursday, assented to seven bills, including the strategic Delta State Electricity Power Sector Bill, 2024, which he described as a game changer in the state's rapid industrialisation drive. Other bills he assented to are; Delta State Physical and Regional Planning Bill, 2024; Delta State Film and Video Censor's Board Bill, 2024; Registration and Regulation of Private Veterinary Clinics (Amendment) Law, 2024; Child Rights (Amendment) Bill, 2024; Delta State Pet Control and Responsible Ownership Bill, 2024, and the Delta State
Oborevwori Assures Of Safe, Secure Delta
...Swears In Oseji As New Head Of Service Governor Sheriff Oborevwori, Thursday, assured Deltans and other residents of the State of his administration’s commitment to a sustainably safe and secure Delta State. He said security agencies in the state were making progress in the fight against kidnapping and other violent crimes through pre-emptive strikes and other combat operations. Governor Oborevwori disclosed this at the Swearing-in of the State Head of Service, Dr Mrs Minnie Oseji and inauguration of Pastor Austin Igbine as Chairman of the Board of
Critics Of My Educational Background have Been Silenced – Oborevwori
... Bags AAU Alumni Hero's/Excellence Awards Delta State Governor, Rt Hon Sheriff Oborevwori Friday, said those who questioned and challenged his educational qualifications during the 2023 electioneering campaign have been put to shame. Governor Oborevwori disclosed this when he played host to members of the Executive Committee of the Alumni Association of Ambrose Alli University (AAU), Ekpoma, Worldwide, who paid him a courtesy visit at Government House, Asaba. According to him, "some persons who were bent on tarnishing my image during the 2023 electioneering campaign, went around
DELCOM project to attract $1bn, boost jobs, transform Delta’s agriculture – Oborevwori
Delta State Governor, Rt. Hon. Sheriff Oborevwori, yesterday, said the Delta State Commercial Oil Palm Plantations Growers Cooperative Society Limited (DELCOM COOP) project was expected to attract close to $1 billion in development finance over the next decade. Governor Oborevwori who disclosed this at the public presentation and launch of DELCOM COOP/Delta State Oil Palm Plantations Development Land Bank and Agric Data in Asaba, said it was expected to create thousands of jobs, stimulate the local economy and position Delta State as a frontrunner in
Nigeria’s First Lady visits Delta, Advocates free treatment for HIV/AIDS
Nigeria's First Lady and wife of the President, Senator Oluremi Tinubu, Tuesday, advocated free treatment programmes for Human Immunodeficiency Virus/ Acquired Immunodeficiency Syndrome, HIV/AIDS patients in the country. Speaking during a visit to Delta State Traditional Rulers Council in Asaba, she highlighted the impact of HIV/AIDS, especially among young people. She encouraged traditional rulers to help spread awareness and advocate for health issues, including the elimination of female genital mutilation. Tinubu said; "additionally, there is an education-focused campaign called 'Flow with Confidence', which provides free sanitary pads
Benin-Asaba Expressway, Critical Infrastructure That Must Be Maintained Says Oborevwori
The Governor of Delta State, Rt. Hon. Sheriff Oborevwori has described the Benin-Asaba Highway as a critical infrastructure that connects Eastern and Western regions of Nigeria and should be maintained always The Governor made the description on Sunday at the flag off of the construction of Benin-Asaba Highway project. He was represented at the event by his Deputy, Sir Monday Onyeme, FCA. "This 125km express way is critical infrastructure that connects the Eastern and Western regions of our country, as such, it should be maintained. "This partnership
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,
