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September 2023

Delta State Governor, Rt. Hon. Sheriff Oborevwori has approved 25 percent reduction in acceptance fees payable in the four State-owned Universities as part of palliatives for students. The Governor's approval was contained in a statement issued by his Chief Press Secretary, Sir Festus Ahon, on Wednesday in Asaba. The statement said the reduction in the acceptance fee was in line with measures taken by the Delta State Government to cushion the effect of the fuel subsidy removal on citizens. Ahon further said the 25 percent reduction in

Delta State Governor, Rt. Hon. Sheriff Oborevwori, Monday, said his administration was irrevocably committed to fiscal discipline, honesty, prudence, and transparency in government. Governor Oborevwori stated this at the Delta State Governance and Policy Direction Conversation organised by the African College of Governance, an Institute of the Revive Africa Initiative held in Asaba on Monday. The theme of the discussion is "More Agenda: Economic Dynamics of Policy Direction, Open Governance and the Youth Inclusivity Question" also featured a book presentation on "The Thoughts and Perspectives of

Governor Sheriff Oborevwori of Delta State, says his administration was working assiduously to ensure that every child in the state have access to complete and functional education comparable to any part of the world. Governor Oborevwori disclosed this, Thursday, during the inauguration of multiple projects at the Delta State University of Science and Technology, Ozoro, Isoko North Local Government Area of the State. The projects inaugurated as part of activities lined up to celebrate his administration's first 100 days in office include; Administrative building; Vice-Chancellor's Lodge;

The House of Representa­tives, Wednesday, commended Delta State Government for its commitment in ensuring prompt remittance of worker's contributions to the National Housing Fund. The House Adhoc Committee on Non-remittance of the National Housing Fund (NHF) and the utilisation of the fund from 2011, led by Hon. Dachung Bagos, gave the commendation during a courtesy visit on Governor Sheriff Oborevwori at Government House, Asaba. Bagos said with over 40 percent housing deficit in the country the House of Representatives decided to tackle the challenge as most

Delta State Governor, Rt. Hon. Sheriff Oborevwori says his administration is poised to break new grounds in infrastructural development, inclusive economic growth, and sustainable development in the state. Governor Oborevwori who made the pledge during the swearing-in of nine new Special Advisers, enjoined the appointees to put in their best to actualize his administration’s M.O.R.E Agenda for the people of the state. Those sworn-in include; Hon. Charles Oniyere; Mr Michael Ogboru; Chief Ebikeme Clark; Chief Sylvester Oromoni, Hon. Shadrach Rapu, Dr. Donald Peterson; Engr Goodnews Agbi;

Delta State Government has approved the award of contracts worth N78 billion to Julius Berger Nigeria Limited for the construction of three flyover bridges and road expansion in the Warri/Effurun megalopolis. This was part of decisions reached at the State Executive Council meeting presided over by Governor Sheriff Oborevwori on Tuesday in Asaba. Briefing journalists at the end of the Exco meeting, the Permanent Secretary, Ministry of Works, Engr Fred Edafiogho said approval of the contracts were aimed at solving the gridlock often experienced in the

Delta State Government, Monday, outlined the procedure it would adopt in the distribution of palliatives to it's citizens to cushion the effects of subsidy removal on petrol by the Federal Government. Secretary to the State Government and Chairman,State Subsidy Palliative Committee, Dr Kingsley Emu outlined the procedure at a news conference in Asaba. He said that the state would adopt a distribution model of 40 percent to 500 Delta State Independent Electoral Commission, DSIEC Wards in the state with 10 percent reserved to shore up urban

The Executive Chairman of Aniocha South Local Government Area, Hon. Pastor Jude Chukwunwike, has commended Rotary Club for remaining focused in its humanitarian obligations. Reiterating that providing service to others is a sure way to bridge the inequality gap and promote global peace, he said every human being has something of value which when deployed enriches not just the individual but the larger society. Chukwunwike spoke at Orchid Hotel, Asaba venue of the installation ceremony of Dr. Chiedu Osaji as 18th president of the Asaba chapter

The Executive Chairman of Aniocha South Local Government Area, Hon. Pastor Jude Chukwunwike, and his support group, Team JC, on Saturday stormed Idumubo quarters in Ubulu-Uku to pay last respect to a deceased couple, Primate Simon Ufuegbune and his wife, Adim Felicia Ufuegbune. The deceased couple, it was gathered, trained the wife of Chukwunwike's Personal Assistant, Special Duties, Mr. Anthony Ezenwani. In the entourage were Vice Chairman of Aniocha South Local Government Area, Hon. Amaka Adigwe; Deputy Leader of Aniocha South's Legislative Arm, Hon. Ugochukwu Ikekwuni

The Do-It-Again (DIA) initiative, a pro-Jude Chukwunwike group, has began a community-to-community tour aimed at documenting the views of the people on the performance of the council chairman's first tenure in office. This was disclosed on Monday during the official presentation of the group's regalia to the council secretariat, Ogwashi-Uku. The group led by Aniocha South vice chairman, Hon. Amaka Adigwe, told Chukwunwike that, "We have worked closely with you over the years. We have seen your vision for Aniocha South and how you want to

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