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
Delta State Fully Ready For 8th National Youth Games – SSG
Ahead of the opening ceremony of the 8th National Youth Games scheduled for September 12, the Delta State Government has said it is fully ready for a hitch-free hosting of the event holding in the state capital, Asaba. The assurance was given by the Secretary to the State Government, Dr Kingsley Emu, after an inspection visit of various facilities for the competition. He assured that while the facilities, including competition venues, accommodation facilities and arrangement for transportation are satisfactory, the state has also placed high premium
Minimum Wage: DTSG Commits To Pay Workers, Partners Organized Labour.
By Oghenero Orovwuje The Delta State Government has assured public workers in the state that it is committed to their welfare and the payment of the new minimum wage as soon as all arrangements are concluded by the federal government. The Secretary to the Delta State Government, Dr. Kingsley Emu gave the assurance when the members of the Committee on minimum wage met with the leadership of organised labor in his office. Dr. Emu stated that Governor Sheriff Oborevwori was committed to the speedy implementation of the
Baptist Convention lauds Oborevwori’s devt strides
The Nigerian Baptist Convention has applauded the Governor of Delta State, Rt. Hon. Sheriff Oborevwori for his numerous achievements in infrastructural and human capital development across the state since he assumed office on May 29th, 2023. The National President of the Men's Missionary Union (MMU) of the Nigeria Baptist Convention, Dr Soye Asawo, made the commendation during a courtesy call on the State Governor, Rt. Hon. Sheriff Oborevwori at Government House, Asaba. He also commended Governor Oborevwori for his demonstration of uncommon Christian faith, despite the
We’ll fully enforce Okada, scrap metal ban in restricted areas – DTSG
Delta State Government, DTSG on Thursday said it will enforce to the fullest, the ban on commercial motorcycles and scrap metal scavenging popularly known as 'iron condemn' in restricted areas across the state. Secretary to the State Government, Dr. Kingsley Emu who disclosed this in an interview with journalists shortly after a meeting with critical stakeholders in the state, said there is zero tolerance for okada riders in restricted areas and scrap metal scavengers across the state. He said the stakeholders meeting attended by all security
DTSG Commences Distribution Of 3rd Phase Of Palliatives To 25 LGA’s In Delta
The Delta State Government has commenced the distribution of food palliatives to the Poor and Vulnerable House Holds (PVHH), as well as widows and Persons with Disabilities (PWD) across the 25 Local Government Areas of the State. The Secretary to the Delta State Government (SSG) Dr Kingsley Emu, who also is the Chairman of the State Subsidy Palliative Committee, charged the coordinators and members of the 25 Local Government Areas of the State to ensure that the items for distribution gets to people affected by
