N78BN EFFURUN/WARRI FLYOVER: Oborevwori gets Clark’s ‘pat on the back’
Ijaw National Leader and convener of the Pan Niger Delta Forum (PANDEF), Chief Edwin Clark, has written an open letter to thank Governor Sheriff Oborevwori of Delta State over the N78 billion contract recently awarded to Julius Berger Nigeria Limited. The contracts were for the construction of three flyover bridges, cloverleaf and road expansion in Effurun and Warri areas of the state. Clark, a former Minister of Information, described Oborevwori’s decision to undertake the mega projects as a right step towards fulfilling his electioneering campaign promises
DELTA GUBER: Pela’s counsel goofs as parties adopt final written addresses
The Delta State Governorship Election Petition Tribunal sitting in Asaba, Monday, adopted the final written addresses in the petition filed by the candidate of Labour Party, Ken Pela, challenging the election of Governor Sheriff Oborevwori of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP). Counsels to the first, second, third and fourth respondents effortlessly adopted their final written addresses dated and filed September 18 and their respective replies to the written address of the petitioner, urging the tribunal to dismiss the petition with cost. However, counsel to the petitioners,
Nigerians desirous of true electoral process – Oborevwori
Delta State Governor, Rt. Hon. Sheriff Oborevwori has charged electoral umpires to ensure free, fair, transparent, and credible elections that will generally reflect the will of the people. Governor Oborevwori who gave the charge while swearing-in Chairman and members of the Delta State Independent Electoral Commission DSIEC, on Monday in Asaba, said Nigerians from all walks of life were desirous of an electoral process where the will of the people would prevail. Those sworn-in include; Dr Jerry Agbaike as Chairman while Mr James Umukoro; Mr Friday
Oborevwori congratulates Dame Grace Okubor at 93
Delta Governor, Rt. Hon. Sheriff Oborevwori, has congratulated the matriarch of the Okubor family, Dame Grace Chinyere Okubor as she clocks 93 years. Mrs Okubor, an illustrious Deltan from, Ika North East Local Government Area of the state is a retired teacher, Midwife, Nurse and Community Health Officer who retired in 1983 from the defunct Bendel State Ministry of Health. Governor Oborevwori in a statement by his Chief Press Secretary, Sir Festus Ahon, in Asaba, lauded Mrs Okubor for her tremendous contributions to nation building. He said
NYG2023: Delta ‘Mecca’ for sports in Nigeria – Oborevwori
Delta State Governor, Rt. Hon. Sheriff Oborevwori, Saturday, said the state has overtime become the nation's sports destination. Governor Oborevwori stated this in his remarks at the opening ceremony of the 7th Edition of the National Youth Games holding at the Stephen Keshi Stadium, Asaba. He congratulated the Federal Ministry of Sports Development for their consistency and dedication in organizing the National Youth Games. He remarked that the National Youth Games had come to stay describing it "as a powerful vehicle to discover new talents from the
Oborevwori seeks collaboration for development of Niger Delta
Delta State Governor, Rt. Hon. Sheriff Oborevwori has urged the Ministry of Niger Delta Affairs to collaborate with State Governments to ensure that the region benefits from quality projects in the administration of President Bola Tinubu. Oborevwori stated this on Saturday when he received on courtesy visit the Minister of Niger Delta Affairs, Hon. Abubakar Momoh and his delegation at Government House, Asaba. The Governor who congratulated the Minister on his appointment, said such collaboration was necessary in order to improve the living conditions of the
8TH CORONATION ANNIVERSARY: Oborevwori congratulates Monbene III
Delta State Governor, Rt. Hon. Sheriff Oborevwori has congratulated the Pere Ama-Okosu of Ogbe-Ijoh Kingdom, HRM Couple Mackson Oromoni, Monbene III on the eighth anniversary of his coronation. Oborevwori in a statement by his Chief Press Secretary, Sir Festus Ahon, in Asaba, commended the traditional ruler for the unity in Ogbe-Ijoh Kingdom. He enjoined the king to ensure peaceful relations between Ogbe-Ijoh and its neighbour, Aladja and urged the monarch to do more in reviving the economic well-being of both Ogbe-Ijoh and Aladja. The Governor described Monebene
Aniagwu lauds Oborevwori’s enthusiasm towards completing ongoing projects
Delta State Commissioner for Works (Rural and Riverine Roads) Mr Charles Aniagwu says Governor Sheriff Oborevwori was interested in completing all ongoing projects even as he embarks on new ones. Aniagwu stated this on Thursday during inspection of ongoing and completed projects in Ika North East Local Government Area of the State. The projects inspected include: Ute-Ogbeje - Otolokpo Road; Mission Road Akumazi-Umuocha; Ogboi - College Road Akumazi - Umuocha; Kingdom Hall /Obeh Road Umunede and Umunede - Owa-Alero Road and Umunede - Otolokpo Road, Ute-Okpu-
Oborevwori endorses SERAP’s report on Niger Delta
Delta State Governor, Rt. Hon. Sheriff Oborevwori, has endorsed the report of the Socio-Economic Rights And Accountability Project (SERAP) which called for a review of the Niger Delta Development plan to determine its successes, failures and areas for improvement among other recommendations. Governor Oborevwori said the report should be adopted by the Niger Delta state governments, the Federal Government and all development partners. Oborevwori spoke in Lagos on Wednesday in a message at an interactive session and press briefing by SERAP on promoting transparency and accountability
FUEL SUBSIDY: Oborevwori approves palliatives for students
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
