DELTA STATE

Tinubu, Oborevwori, Dafinone, Ogboru Attend Kokori's Funeral President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, Governor Sheriff Oborevwori, Senator Ede Dafinone and Chief Great Ogboru, prominent Nigerians on Friday graced the burial ceremony of elder statesman and hero of Nigeria's democracy, Chief Frank Kokori at Oviorie-Ovu, Ethiope East Local Local Government Area of Delta State. The quiet Agbon clan stood still to give last respect and final rites to their illustrious son, Kokori who passed on December 7, 2023. In his eulogy at the funeral held at St James'

Delta connecting communities with roads, bridges for sustainable devt. - Oborevwori Delta State Governor, Rt. Hon. Sheriff Oborevwori, Wednesday, said the State Government was connecting communities with roads and bridges for the sustainable development of the state. Governor Oborevwori stated this during inspection of Okpanam-Ibusa bypass road; Beneku bridge; Emevor-Orogun Road; Orere bridge and Model Technical College, Orerokpe. The Governor who emphasised on project continuity for sustainable development, said it was a fulfillment of his pledge to complete existing projects while also initiating new ones. Oborevwori said; "the

Delta State Governor, Rt. Hon. Sheriff Oborevwori, Wednesday, said the State Government was connecting communities with roads and bridges for the sustainable development of the state. Governor Oborevwori stated this during inspection of Okpanam-Ibusa bypass road; Beneku bridge; Emevor-Orogun Road; Orere bridge and Model Technical College, Orerokpe. The Governor who emphasised on project continuity for sustainable development, said it was a fulfillment of his pledge to complete existing projects while also initiating new ones. Oborevwori said; "the Okpanam-Ibusa bypass is a road that is very key to

Entrepreneurship, Skill Acquisition Key To Wealth Creation - Oborevwori Delta State Governor, Rt. Hon. Sheriff Oborevwori, Tuesday, identified entrepreneurship and skill acquisition as key to wealth creation in a nation plagued with unemployment and economic challenges. Governor Oborevwori made the remark when he received the State Coordinator of the National Youths Service Corps, NYSC, Mr Alao Olusegun and his delegation at Government House, Asaba. While thanking the NYSC for its contribution to the State's development, Governor Oborevwori said the State Government will look into all the requests

Oborevwori determined to complete Ayakoromo bridge - Izeze Delta State Commissioner for Works (Highways and Urban Roads), Comrade Reuben Izeze has assured the people of Egbo-Ide and Ayakoromo communities that Governor Sheriff Oborevwori of Delta State would complete the Ayakoromo bridge project for the overall development of the area. Speaking during an inspection tour of the project, weekend, Izeze said Governor Oborevwori being a man of his words was very desirous to bringing the bridge construction to a logical conclusion for the benefit of the people. Comrade

COURT CASES: Oborevwori appreciates Church leaders for praye Delta State Governor, Rt. Hon. Sheriff Oborevwori has expressed appreciation to Church leaders for their prayers, leading to his survival of 38 court cases from pre-election to post election cases to the Supreme Court. Governor Oborevwori stated this on Saturday at the wedding ceremony of Mr and Mrs Ovoke Akpobasa held at Light of Christ Ministry, Sapele. He described the groom as a son to him and congratulated him and his wife on their successful marriage ceremony. Oborevwori who said

Oborevwori Felicitates Ndudi Elumelu At 59 Delta State Governor, Rt. Hon. Sheriff Oborevwori, on Friday, congratulated former Minority Leader of the House of Representatives, Hon. Ndudi Elumelu, on his 59th birth anniversary. In a statement by his Chief Press Secretary, Sir Festus Ahon, the governor said Elumelu, who represented Aniocha/Oshimili Federal Constituency, was a lawmaker with sterling accomplishments in parliament. He praised Elumelu's efforts in the Nigerian Parliament and said that the former lawmaker's pivotal participation in the power sector investigation several years ago had remained impressive. Governor

LGs now responsive to people's needs - Oborevwori Delta State Governor, Rt. Hon. Sheriff Oborevwori, Wednesday, said Local Governments in the state were now responsive, responsible to the yearnings and aspirations of the people at the grassroots. Governor Oborevwori stated this while inaugurating projects executed by the Chairmen of Warri South and Sapele Local Governments. Speaking in Warri, Governor Oborevwori commended the Council Chairman, Dr. Michael Tidi, for converting the Warri playground, which, he said had been a den of criminals, to Warri South Local