Delta Blazes Trail In CNG Vehicles …Signs Conversion MoU With NIPCO
Delta State Government and NIPCO Gas Limited have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) for the establishment of a Compressed Natural Gas (CNG) conversion centre of vehicles in the state. The brief ceremony took place in Asaba on Thursday with the Secretary to the State Government, Dr Kingsley Emu, the Commissioner for Transport, Mr Onoriode Agofure, and the Attorney -General and Commissioner for Justice, Mr Ekemejero Ohwovoriole, SAN, signing on behalf of the state government, while Mr Sanjay Tarat signed for NIPCO Gas Limited. After the
Oborevwori, at maiden 2025 Delta Exco meeting, vows more bumper projects
Delta State Governor, Rt Hon Sheriff Oborevwori, Thursday, said his administration was poised to deliver life- changing projects for the people ahead of his second year anniversary. Governor Oborevwori disclosed this in his opening remarks at the maiden State Executive Council meeting for 2025 at Exco Chamber, Government House, Asaba. He said his administration had lined up humongous projects across the three senatorial districts and urged Ministries, Departments and Agencies (MDAs) to fastrack the process of awarding the projects in line with his administration's MORE Agenda. He
We Won’t Allow Oppression Of Host Communities, Disruption Of Oil Production – Oborevwori
Delta State Governor, Rt. Hon. Sheriff Oborevwori, Tuesday, said his administration would not allow oil companies operating in the state to oppress their host communities, neither would it tolerate host communities disrupting oil production. Governor Oborevwori stated this while playing host to the management of Chevron Nigeria Limited who paid him a courtesy visit at Government House, Asaba. He disclosed that the state government derived most of its revenues from oil production, adding that for that reason, he would not want anything that might disrupt oil
Delta prioritises security of lives, property – SSG
Delta State Government, Friday, warned that it would not take for granted, any matter that could affect the security of lives and property in the state. The Secretary to the State Government, SSG, Dr Kingsley Emu, gave the warning, while addressing protesters from the Ubulu-Okiti community in Aniocha South Local Government Area at Government House, Asaba. The protesters, who were in their numbers, and carried placards with various inscriptions, were on a peaceful protest over the activities of land grabbers in their communities. Dr Emu commended the
Delta govt warns perpetrators of Dibi Abiteye flow station attack
The Delta State Government has received the sad news of an act of economic sabotage in the vandalisation of the NNPCL/Chevron Oil facility – the Dibi Abiteye Flow Station in Warri North Local Government Area on Saturday, 23rd November, 2024. Secretary to the State Government, Dr Kingsley Emu, in a statement on Monday, said Government at all levels in collaboration with security agencies and Tantita Security services will fish out the perpetrators and bring them to book. Emu in the statement, said: "Government reassures Chevron Nigeria
Oborevwori directs immediate payment of minimum wage in Delta
Delta State Governor, Rt. Hon. Sheriff Oborevwori, has approved the payment of the new minimum wage to workers in the state with effect from October. Secretary to the State Government (SSG), Dr. Kingsley Emu, disclosed this during a meeting of the Committee of the new minimum wage with leadership of the Organized Labour in Delta State, comprising the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC), Trade Union Congress (TUC), and the Joint Negotiating Council (JNC), to discuss the implementation of the new minimum wage. Emu said the meeting was
Food Security: Delta set to distribute fertilizers to farmers
Delta State Government, Friday, said it would next week Tuesday, distribute 9,000 bags of fertilizers to farmers' associations to support food security and productivity in the state. Secretary to the State Government, Dr Kingsley Emu disclosed this at a meeting with the leadership of the farmers' associations in Asaba. The fertilizers were distributed accordingly to oil palm 1,490 bags; Cassava 1,100; Banana and plantain 350; Maize 70; Yam 120bags; Rice 150; Vegetables and green house farmers 200; Independent farmers 150 bags. He appealed to the farmers to
Delta Govt urges citizens to apply for Army recruitment
Delta State Government has called on eligible youths in the state to take advantage of the ongoing Nigerian Army recruitment to join the military. Secretary to the State Government, Dr Kingsley Emu, made the call while playing host to the team lead of the South-South Recruitment Sensitization Exercise, Brig. Gen. Wilto Nzidee and Commander 63 Brigade, Nigerian Army Brig. Gen. Unachukwu Unachukwu on Monday in Asaba. The SSG while commending the Army for the sensitisation exercise, said Delta had improved on its quota compared to last
Delta military, paramilitary youth enlistment awareness committee submits report to Gov Oborevwori
Delta State Awareness Creation Committee on Youth Enlistment In The Military and Paramilitary Services, on Monday, submitted her report to the State Governor, Rt Hon Sheriff Oborevwori, JP. Receiving the report on behalf of the governor, Secretary to the State Government, Dr Kingsley Emu, said government was, and still worried about the inability to fully take up the slots allocated to Delta, due to youths declining interest in military and Paramilitary services, prompting the inauguration of the special committee to address the problem. He assured that
