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Delta Plans Dedicated Ministry To Deepen Blue Economy—Onyeme

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    The Deputy Governor of Delta State, Sir Monday Onyeme, has disclosed that the state government is taking strategic steps to establish a dedicated ministry for marine and blue economy as part of efforts to harness its vast coastal resources and boost economic growth.   Onyeme made this known while speaking with journalists at the Blue Economy Investment Summit 2026, themed “Shifting Gears: Heading to a New Frontier in Maritime Economy,” held at the Bola Ahmed Tinubu International Conference Centre on Thursday.   According to him, Delta State has…

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Delta Moves To Establish Marine Ministry, Deepen Blue Economy Drive —Onyeme

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    The Deputy Governor of Delta State, Sir Monday Onyeme, has disclosed that the state government is taking strategic steps to establish a dedicated ministry for marine and blue economy as part of efforts to harness its vast coastal resources and boost economic growth.   Onyeme made this known while speaking with journalists at the Blue Economy Investment Summit 2026, themed “Shifting Gears: Heading to a New Frontier in Maritime Economy,” held at the Bola Ahmed Tinubu International Conference Centre on Thursday.   According to him, Delta State has…

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Delta Showcases Maritime Potential At Blue Economy Summit, Seeks Investors 

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    The Delta State Government, under the leadership of Governor Sheriff Oborevwori, has intensified efforts to attract investors to its maritime and blue economy sector, highlighting vast untapped opportunities at the Blue Economy Investment Summit 2026 held on Thursday at the Bola Ahmed Tinubu International Conference Centre.   The summit, themed “Shifting Gears: Heading to a New Frontier in Maritime Economy,” brought together key stakeholders, policymakers, and investors to explore opportunities within Nigeria’s marine resources sector.   Speaking on the sidelines, Director-General of the Delta State Investment Development Agency…

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Oborevwori’s Infrastructure Drive Reshaping Delta – Aniagwu

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The Delta State Government has intensified its push on infrastructure development as a strategic tool for political stability and economic growth, with the Commissioner for Works (Rural Roads) and Public Information, Charles Aniagwu, affirming that Governor Sheriff Oborevwori is delivering on his administration’s development blueprint.   Speaking during an interview on Politics Tonight, a programme on Television Continental (TVC), Aniagwu highlighted the administration’s deliberate focus on rural road construction and rehabilitation as a means of unlocking economic opportunities across communities in Delta State.   According to the commissioner, the Oborevwori-led…

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Oborevwori Congratulates Ohworode Of Olomu On Emergence As Chairman Body Of Benchers

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    Delta State Governor, Rt. Hon. Sheriff Oborevwori, has congratulated the Ohworode of Olomu Kingdom, His Majesty Albert Akpomudje, SAN, FCIArb, Eyavwie-Alaka I, on his emergence as the 54th Chairman of the Nigerian Body of Benchers.   Oborevwori in a statement issued by his Chief Press Secretary, Sir Festus Ahon, expressed pride over the monarch’s elevation, describing it as a moment of honour for Delta State and its people.   He noted that Deltans are delighted by the recognition accorded the revered traditional ruler and legal luminary, and wished…

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Association Of Resident Doctors Calls For Implementation Of PAT, SAT Allowances And Outstanding Arrears In Delta

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      THE Association of Resident Doctors, ARD, Delta State University Teaching Hospital, has called on the Delta state government to implement the approved allowances for Medical and Dental officers in a circular issues by the National Salaries, Income and Wages Commission.     The call was contained in a statement signed by the president and secretary of the association, Dr. Aghogho Isaac and Dr Ogochukwu Nwachuku.   The Association disclosed in the statement that the delay in the non-implementation of the allowances has resulted in a growing disparity…

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Motorists Call For Emergency Repair Of Isoko Road Failed Portions In Ughelli North

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MOTORISTS and road users in Ughelli North Local Government Area of Delta State, have appealed to the state government to urgently provide a lasting solution to some failed portion of the dualized Isoko road in the metropolis to avoid lost of lives.     The called was made following the failed portions of the Isoko road by Eco Bank that have caved in posing a potential danger to life and properties.   Speaking, a tricycle rider, Mr Daniel said, “The current state of that portion of Isoko road by Eco…

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Ofagbe Community Protests, Demands Revocation of Isoko Ring Road Contract Over Alleged Contractor Incompetence

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  Residents of Ofagbe Community in Isoko North Local Government Area of Delta State have staged a protest over the prolonged delay and alleged poor execution of the 24-kilometre Isoko Ring Road project, calling on Governor Sheriff Oborevwori to revoke the contract awarded to Dora-Dan Global Resources. The protest, led by the President-General of the community, Engr. Cyril Jeke, saw demonstrators express frustration over what they described as the contractor’s inability to deliver on the critical infrastructure project despite multiple interventions by the state government. Speaking during the protest, Engr.…

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Sen Dafinone Mourns, Describes Sunny Kotor ‘s Death As Painful

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Delta Central Senator Okakuro Ede Dafinone has described the death of Mr Sunny Kotor, Senior Special Assistant to Delta State Governor on Protocol as a painful lost not only to the state government but to those who knew and worked with him.   The Senator who mourned the death of Kotor as painful extended his condolences to the state government and relatives as well.   He said, “I received with deep sadness the news of the sudden passing of Mr. Sunny Kotor, Senior Special Assistant on Protocol to the Delta…

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Nani Commends Gov Oborevwori Over Presentation Of SUVs To Traditional Rulers

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By Felix Ekwu   Olorogun John Nani, Chairman of the Delta State Oil Producing Areas Development Commission (DESOPADEC), has commended Governor Sheriff Oborevwori for what he described as a thoughtful and strategic demonstration of respect for the traditional institution through the presentation of 65 Sports Utility Vehicles to traditional rulers across the state.   Reacting to the governor’s gesture, Nani said the decision underscored a deep understanding of the critical role traditional rulers play in complementing government efforts, particularly at the grassroots where peace, stability and community trust are essential…

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