Enhanced Internal Security Improves Economic Development — Oborevwori
Delta State Governor, Rt. Hon. Sheriff Oborevwori, has emphasized that strengthening internal security mechanisms are pivotal to fostering sustainable economic growth. Governor Oborevwori made this known while receiving participants of Senior Course 47 of the Armed Forces Command and Staff College, Jaji, led by the Director of Coordination, Brigadier General Al-Hassan Grema, during a courtesy visit to Government House, Asaba on Monday. Governor Oborevwori noted that peace and safety attract investment and promote development across sectors, adding that his administration remains committed to creating a secure
Gen. Omu Lived An Impactful Life – Oborevwori
Delta State Governor, Rt. Hon. Sheriff Oborevwori, on Sunday described the late Major General Paul Ufuoma Omu (rtd.) as an extraordinary patriot and statesman whose contributions to nation-building remained worthy of emulation. Governor Oborevwori paid tributes to the late Isoko leader during a condolence visit to the wife of the deceased, Senator Stella Omu, and the Omu family at their residence in Asaba. According to the Governor, General Omu, who died on Tuesday, April 29, was a man of immense influence whose contributions to the growth
Oborevwori’s Defection To APC: A Strategic Move For Delta’s Greater Good — Ahon
...Carpets Ezeagwu, Labour Party The Delta State Government has described Governor Sheriff Oborevwori’s recent defection to the All Progressives Congress (APC) as a well-considered and patriotic decision aimed at fostering stronger federal collaboration and accelerating development across the state. Chief Press Secretary to the Governor, Sir Festus Ahon, made this known in response to comments by the Labour Party’s South-South Vice Chairman, Mr. Tony Ezeagwu, concerning the Governor’s official movement to the APC. The Governor's spokesman dismissed Ezeagwu’s remarks as misleading and an attempt to misrepresent a
MAY DAY: Workers Are Backbone Of Govt- Oborevwori
Delta State Governor, Rt. Hon. Sheriff Oborovwori has described workers as the backbone of government's wheel of progress. He stated this on Thursday in Asaba during the 2025 Workers' Day (May Day) celebration. The governor who was represented by his Deputy, Sir Monday Onyeme, noted that, Workers' Day is not just a celebration, asserting that, "It is a moment to reflect on shared journey and renewal of commitment to building a Delta State and Nigeria where every worker is valued, empowered and rewarded." Governor Oborevwori noted that,
Gov Sheriff congratulates Solomon Ogba at 65
Delta State Governor, Rt. Hon. Sheriff Oborevwori, has extended heartfelt congratulations to the Vice President of the Nigeria Olympic Committee (NOC), Chief Solomon Ogba, on the occasion of his 65th birthday, celebrated on May 1. Governor Sheriff in a statement issued by his Chief Press Secretary, Sir Festus Ahon, in Asaba, praised Chief Ogba for his numerous outstanding contributions to the development of Delta State and Nigeria at large. He acknowledged Ogba’s remarkable impact on sports and politics across Delta, Nigeria, and Africa, noting that his
Oborevwori, Ibori, Okowa, Others Bid Utuama Farewell
The Sacred Heart Catholic Cathedral in Warri was the site of a solemn and emotional farewell on Wednesday as the remains of the late Professor Amos Utuama, SAN, former Deputy Governor of Delta State, were laid to rest. The funeral service attracted a host of dignitaries from across the state and beyond, including Governor Sheriff Oborevwori; former Governors Chief James Ibori and Dr. Ifeanyi Okowa; Senator Ede Dafinone (Delta Central); Senator Joel-Onowakpo Thomas (Delta South); Speaker of the State House of Assembly, Rt. Hon. Emomotimi
Defections: Nigeria will never be a one-party state — Aniagwu
Delta State Commissioner for Works (Rural Roads) and Public Information, Mr. Charles Aniagwu, has dismissed concerns that Nigeria is slipping into a one-party state following the mass defection of members of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) to the All Progressives Congress (APC). Speaking during an interview on TVC News, Aniagwu explained that the defection of Governor Sheriff Oborevwori and members of the Delta PDP to the APC was not from a position of weakness, but from a position of strength. He likened remaining in the PDP
Defection To APC: Oborevwori, Okowa, Others Created Unprecedented Political Tsunami – Tinubu
...Our Defection To APC Is A Movement - Oborevwori President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, Monday, described the defection of Governor Sheriff Oborevwori, former Governor Ifeanyi Okowa, and the entire structure of Delta State Peoples Democratic Party, PDP to the All Progressives Congress, APC as a political tsunami of unimaginable proportions. President Tinubu stated this while receiving Governor Oborevwori, immediate past Governor of the state, Senator Ifeanyi Okowa and the entire membership of the PDP to the APC at the Cenotaph, Asaba. Represented by the Vice President, Senator Kashim
Oborevwori Salutes Arigbodi, Eta, Ojaide, On DELSU Honorary Doctorates
Delta State Governor, Rt Hon Sheriff Oborevwori has congratulated three distinguished Deltans, Chief Brodericks Uvie Arigbodi, MD/CEO of Librod Energy Services Limited, High Chief Enahoro Eta, entrepreneur and MD of Skyward Resources Group, and renowned Professor Tanure Ojaide, on receiving honorary degrees from Delta State University (DELSU), Abraka. At the university’s 17th convocation on Saturday, Arigbodi was awarded an Honorary Doctor of Science (Honoris Causa), while Eta and Ojaide received Honorary Doctor of Business Administration and Doctor of Letters (Honoris Causa) respectively. In a statement by
Oborevwori Says Utuama’s Contributions To Nigeria’s Devt Were Remarkable
The Governor of Delta State, Rt. Hon. Sheriff Oborevwori, has said that the contributions of former Deputy Governor of the state, late Prof. Amos Utuama (SAN), to the development of the country were remarkable. He made the statement on Thursday at a Requiem Mass for Prof. Utuama at Emmanuel The Saviour Catholic Church, Asaba. Represented by his Deputy, Sir Monday Onyeme, FCA, at the Requiem Mass which was celebrated by the Catholic Bishop of Issele-Uku Diocese, Most Revd. Dr Michael Elue, said, "we celebrate the extraordinary