Oborevwori congratulates Roli Uduaghan at 62
Delta State Governor, Rt. Hon. Sheriff Oborevwori has congratulated Mrs Roli Uduaghan, wife of former Governor Emmanuel Uduaghan, on her 62nd birth anniversary. Describing Mrs Uduaghan as a brave, pleasant, kind-hearted woman and a powerful pillar of support to her husband, Governor Oborevwori in a statement by his Chief Press Secretary, Sir Festus Ahon, commended her for her dedication to the work of God and humanity. The Governor praised her for her love of humanity and recalled the “I CARE” project, which she utilised as a
CLARK’S GIANT CAKE FOR SHERIFF
BY NORBERT CHIAZOR. Every region has its legendary strong man.Back home,Chief Edwin Clark carries the card. Love him or hate him, the voice of the most prominent Niger Delta elder reverberates to seductive crescendo. Irrepressible in character, the coos of E.K. Clark may not always ring controversial. There are times, he rises to the occasion leaving on his trail, approving applauses. Very well. The wise sayings of the old are vital for social good. The moral compass to cheer or chastise a beguiled melleu. The Governor of Delta,
FALLEN TANKER: Oborevwori cautions against scooping fuel
Governor Sheriff Oborevwori of Delta State has yet again reiterated his earlier warning on residents not to indulge in the habit of scooping petroleum products from fallen tankers. The Governor, who said it was a disaster in waiting, cautioned residents against such dangerous missions as it could lead to uncontrollable fire and avoidable deaths. Governor Oborevwori was reacting to a lone accident involving a petroleum tanker, with residents of Ibusa seen scooping petroleum products from the fallen tanker, in a statement by his Chief Press Secretary,
Gov. Oborevwori mourns tanker explosion victims in Delta
Governor Sheriff Oborevwori of Delta State has sent his condolences to the families of victims who got burnt, following a tanker explosion at Koko junction, along Warri – Benin expreway on Sunday. In a statement by his Chief Press Secretary, Sir Festus Ahon, in Asaba, the Governor commiserated with the victims' families on the sad incident. He disclosed that the State Emergency Management Agency, led by the Commissioner for Special Duties, Mr Ejiro Terry was already at the scene to provide help and support for the
Delta committed to urban-rural integration – Oborevwori
Delta State Governor, Rt. Hon. Sheriff Oborevwori, Sunday, said that his administration was irrevocably committed to advancing urban-rural integration, through the construction of critical road infrastructure and urban renewal. Governor Oborevwori stated this in his remark at the 63rd Independence Day anniversary of the nation at the Cenotaph Asaba, the State capital. He paid glowing tributes to the Country's founding fathers and prayed for God's protection and blessings upon security agencies, as they fight to ward off all security threats against the nation. He said his administration
Delta Wins 7th National Youth Games
Delta State has won the 2023 National Youth Games (NYG) tagged "Asaba 2023" with a total of 116 medals to underline it's dominance of the games. Team Delta bagged 51 gold; 34 silver and 31 bronze medals to emerge 7th consecutive winners, Lagos State came second with a total of 61 medals comprising 21 gold; 19 silver and 21 bronze while Edo State came third with 21 gold; 15 silver; 17 bronze medals. Delta's win at home soil makes it seven wins in the seven National
INDEPENDENCE: Oborevwori felicitates Nigerians at 63
Governor Sheriff Oborevwori of Delta State has congratulated Nigerians on the 63rd independence anniversary of the nation. Governor Oborevwori's felicitation was contained in a statement by his Chief Press Secretary, Sir Festus Ahon, wherein the Governor implored Nigerians not to give up despite the Country's current dire circumstances. He urged Deltans and other Nigerians to support governments at all levels in their quest to salvage the nation and its economy. The Governor said: "On behalf of the Government and people of Delta, I congratulate Nigerians as we
Tribunal affirms Oborevwori as Delta Governor
The Delta State Governorship Election Petition Tribunal sitting in Asaba, has affirmed Rt. Hon. Sheriff Oborevwori as the duly elected Governor of the state. Delivering judgement on Friday, the three member panel of the tribunal led by Justice C.H. Ahuchaogu dismissed the petition filed by candidate of the All Progressives Congress, APC, Senator Ovie Omo-Agege for want of merit. The tribunal held that the petitioners failed to prove allegations of non-compliance with the Electoral Act and over voting beyond reasonable doubt. The Independent National
Delta ALGON denies N4m deductions from pensioners
Delta State Chairman of the Association of Local Government of Nigeria (ALGON), Hon. Victor Ebonka, has denied deducting N4 million from retired local government workers and primary school teachers in the state. Ebonka who spoke to Journalists in Asaba on Tuesday, described the allegations as outright falsehood and challenged the retirees behind the allegation to invite any investigating authority into the matter. The ALGON boss said the N40 billion loan facilitated and guaranteed by the state government on behalf of ALGON, was meant to pay accrued
Eid-El-Maulud: Gov Oborevwori felicitates with Muslims, seeks prayers for nation’s progress
Governor Sheriff Oborevwori of Delta State, has urged Muslims in Nigeria to pray for the country's peace, unity, and growth as Muslims celebrate Eid-El-Maulud, the birth of Prophet Muhammad. In a statement signed by his Chief Press Secretary, Sir Festus Ahon, the Governor urged Muslim adherents to follow the exemplary leadership and teachings of the Holy Prophet Muhammad by promoting peaceful co-existence among Nigerians. Governor Oborevwori particularly advised Muslims and other religious groups to start regular prayers for the necessary changes to make Nigeria a better
