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Oborevwori mourns as Governor Akeredolu dies at 67 Delta State Governor, Rt. Hon. Sheriff Oborevwori has expressed deep sadness on the passing of Ondo State Governor, Chief Rotimi Akeredolu, SAN, at the age of 67. Governor Oborevwori, in a statement by his Chief Press Secretary, Sir Festus Ahon in Asaba, expressed his condolences to Akeredolu’s wife, Mrs Betty Anyanwu-Akeredolu, family members, the government and people of Ondo State on the passing of the renowned senior lawyer. He noted that the late Governor Akeredolu who was Chairman of

Oborevwori underscores importance of local governments to nation-building Delta State Governor, Rt. Hon. Sheriff Oborevwori, Wednesday, underscored the importance of local government councils to the overall growth and development of the nation. Governor Oborevwori stated this when he received on Christmas visit the College of Heads of Personnel Management, HPMs and Treasurers to the Local Governments, TLGs led by its President, Chief Austin Emaduku, at his Osubi country home. The Governor who expressed delight at receiving the delegation appreciated them for their support before, during and after

Oborevwori congratulates Deltans at Christmas, urges peaceful co-existence Delta State Governor, Rt. Hon. Sheriff Oborevwori has congratulated Deltans and Nigerians as they join the rest of the world in commemorating the birth of Jesus Christ. Governor Oborevwori's message of felicitation is contained in a statement by his Chief Press Secretary, Sir Festus Ahon, on Sunday in Asaba. The governor urged Christians to use the occasion to offer special prayers to God for a more peaceful, and united state and country. The Governor, while saying that Christmas was

Delta approves N3.887bn disbursement for D-CARES programme Delta State Executive Council (EXCO), Friday, gave approval for the disbursement of the sum of N3, 887,277,784.66 billion under the D-CARES implementation programme of the state government being second reimbursement from the World Bank. The State Commissioner for Economic Planning, Mr. Sonny Ekedayen disclosed this while briefing journalists on some of the decisions reached at the State Exco meeting presided over by the Governor, Rt. Hon. Sheriff Oborevwori. Mr. Ekedayen said the sum has been distributed through Direct Cash Transfer,

Oborevwori salutes Sen. Stella Omu at 78 Delta State Governor, Rt. Hon. Sheriff Oborevwori has congratulated former Chief Whip of the Senate, Senator Stella Unuezi Omu, OON, on the occasion of her 78th birth anniversary on 22nd December, 2023. Omu, an illustrious Deltan from Irri, Isoko South Local Government Area of the state, is a retired Deputy Controller General of Prisons and wife of Maj. Gen. Paul Omu, former Military Governor of defunct South Eastern State. She was elected Senator to represent Delta South Senatorial District in

Oborevwori congratulates Ned Nwoko at 63 Governor Sheriff Oborevwori of Delta State, has congratulated Senator representing Delta North Senatorial District, Prince Ned Nwoko, on his 63rd birth anniversary on December 21. In a statement by his Chief Press Secretary, Sir Festus Ahon, in Asaba, the governor stated that Nwoko, a former member of the House of Representatives, made significant contributions to the growth of his Idumuje-Ugboko village in Aniocha North Local Government Area as well as the political evolution of Delta. Governor Oborevwori commended the lawmaker for

Oborevwori Celebrates Mama Paulina Ewherido at 90 Delta State Governor, Rt. Hon. Sheriff Oborevwori, has congratulated the matriarch of the Ewherido family, Mama Paulina Powder Ewherido on her 90th birth anniversary. Mama Powder, as she is fondly called, is mother to eight male children, including, Catholic Bishop of Warri Diocese, Rt. Rev. Anthony Ewherido, late Senator Akpor Pius Ewherido and renowned author, columnist and Managing Director, Titan Insurance Brokers Limited, Francis Ewherido, among others. In a statement by his Chief Press Secretary, Sir Festus Ahon in Asaba,

Oborevwori receives man who cycled from Yobe to Delta Governor Sheriff Oborevwori of Delta State has received Samuel Erukoghene Okoro who cycled for 10 days from Damaturu in Yobe State to Asaba. Okoro, a Deltan from Orhuwhorun in Udu Local Government Area of the state and resident of Damaturu, embarked on the journey on Saturday, December 9, and arrived Asaba on Wednesday December 20. Welcoming the cyclist, Gov. Oborevwori congratulated him for the successful journey and assured that he would continue to deliver the dividends of democracy

Oborevwori assents 2024 Appropriation Bill of N724bn Delta State Governor, Rt. Hon. Sheriff Oborevwori, Wednesday, in Asaba, assented to the state’s 2024 Appropriation Bill of N724,979,313,867 billion. The approved budget is made up of N316,624,462,711 recurrent expenditure while the sum of N408,354,851,156 is for capital expenditure. While signing the budget tagged "Budget of Hope and Optimism", Governor Oborevwori said the 2024 budget is geared towards putting the economy of the state on the path of sustainable growth. He remarked that the budget would boost both domestic and direct

  Ahon Hails Nwaeke's Appointment As CPS To Delta Speaker Chief Press Secretary to the Governor of Delta State, Sir Festus Ahon, has congratulated veteran journalist, Nkem Nwaeke on his appointment as Chief Press Secretary to the Speaker of the State House of Assembly, Rt. Hon. Emomotimi Guwor. Ahon in a congratulatory statement, on Wednesday in Asaba, described Nwaeke, who is an Assistant-General Manager with the Delta Broadcasting Service, Warri, as an experienced journalist with many years of outstanding accomplishments. He expressed optimism that Nwaeke would bring his

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