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November 2023

Delta State Governor, Rt. Hon. Sheriff Oborevwori, has celebrated the victory of Nigerian-born boxer, Efe Ajagba, over Austrialian Joe Goodall on Sunday. The hard-hitting Nigerian World Boxing Council (WBC) heavyweight contender stopped Australia’s Goodall in the fourth round of their 10-round main event at Tahoe Blue Event Center in Stateline, Nevada, United States of America. The fourth round knockout was a sweet revenge for the Nigerian who had lost to Goodall by a decision at the Commonwealth Games in Scotland. In a statement by his Chief

  Agbon Development Forum ADF Honours Akpowowo Agbon Development Forum ADF, a forum of the Agbon people of Ethiope East local government area, of Delta state has honoured one of their own, Rt. Hon. Olorogun Arthur Akpowowo, Deputy Speaker of the Delta State House of Assembly, for his tall political achievements in Delta state. The leadership and members of one of the foremost ethnic groups in the state paid a congratulatory visit to the Deputy Speaker who is also a Paul Harris Fellow (PHF), at his residence

OKPOBOR INSPECTS CANAL PROJECT SITE AT ELLU --- Emphasizes flood prevention measures. The Executive Director, Finance and Administration on the DESOPADEC Board, Chief Kome Okpobor on 29th October, 2023 in a proactive move to address potential flooding concerns in Isoko North and South, made a special visit to the canal project site at Ellu where he emphasized the significance of the ongoing project which aims at facilitating better water flow, preventing potential flood risks that have plagued the area in recent years. During the visit, the EDFA

Oborevwori Raises Alarm On Hard Drug Abuse Delta State Governor, Rt. Hon. Sheriff Oborevwori, Thursday, raised the alarm on the growing incidence of hard drug abuse in the country, saying it had become a global public health that needed to be tackled head on and called on all stakeholders to work towards its prompt effective eradication. Oborevwori stated this when the Chairman and Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency, (NDLEA) Brig. Gen. Buba Marwa (Rtd) and his delegation visited him at

Oborevwori Lauds Nigerian Airforce On War Against Terrorism Governor Sheriff Oborevwori of Delta State, on Thursday, commended the Nigerian Airforce for its contribution to the war against insurgency and terrorism in the country. Governor Oborevwori gave the commendation when the Air Officer Commanding, AOC, Special Operations Command, Nigerian Airforce, Air Vice Marshal Eko Effiom led a delegation of Air Officers to visit him at Government House, Asaba. He particularly commended the AOC for the numerous accolades garnered over the years and for being instrumental to the successes

Tribute To Hon. Ighrakpata, A Man of Exceptional Humility On His Birthday I join the world to celebrate a man with unrivaled humility, self respect and unassuming leadership traits, Hon Chief Solomon Ighrakpata, the chairman of the Delta State Revenue Board, on his birthday today. I have studied politicians, but honestly, I have never seen a man so tall in character yet so humane and down to earth as Uncle Solo. Little wonder, the Good Lord has always lifted him to enviable heights of leadership in

Oborevwori congratulates Okpe monarch on installation as Chancellor, Army 'varsity Governor Sheriff Oborevwori of Delta State has congratulated the Chairman of the State Traditional Rulers' Council and Orodje of Okpe Kingdom, HRM Maj. Gen. Felix Mujakperuo (rtd), Orhue 1, on his installation as the pioneer Chancellor of the Nigerian Army University, Biu, Borno State. Governor Oborevwori, in a statement by his Chief Press Secretary, Sir Festus Ahon, in Asaba, also congratulated the revered monarch on his conferment with the Honorary Doctor of Law Degree of the

Encomium As Semiteje Bows Out of Delta Civil Service The Accountant-General of Delta State, Mrs Joy Enwa, has described the retired Permanent Secretary (PS) in the state Ministry of Finance, Mr Cornelius Semiteje, as an astute manager of resources during his years in the state civil service. She stated this at a sendforth party, organised in honour of the retired PS in Asaba. It could be recalled how Semiteje ensured the turnaround of the enterprises under the supervision of the ministry, notably the Universal Investment Development Company

Oborevwori Hails Urhobo Youths On Successful Election Delta State Governor, Rt. Hon. Sheriff Oborevwori, has congratulated the newly elected Executives of the Urhobo Progress Union (UPU) Youth Wing led by Comrade Ughere Blessed. Oborevwori, whose congratulatory message was conveyed in a statement issued by his Chief Press Secretary, Sir Festus Ahon, in Asaba, also congratulated Okoloko Paul, Deputy President; Egheneji Oghenegweke, General Secretary; Aboyi Lawson, Publicity Secretary; Agbubi Ejovwoke Emmanuel, Chief Whip; and 17 others who were elected unopposed. He expressed optimism that the Ughere-led UPU, Youth

  Excitement in Ogunu as Oborevwori moves to fix roads ***We have never had it this good - community The ongoing construction of major roads in Ogunu community in Warri South local government area has elicited praises and outpouring of gratitude from the community leaders. The roads under construction include Agogo layout, known as Gbonwei street, which was completed in record time; the main road into the community, running from Ogunu bridge to Shell gate and a spur to the river. Others are the secretariat road, leading to

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