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Oborevwori Felicitates Ferguson Onwo At 60

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  Delta State Governor, Rt. Hon. Sheriff Oborevwori, has congratulated the member representing Isoko South Constituency II, in the Delta State House of Assembly, Hon. Ferguson Onwo, on the occasion of his 60th birth anniversary. Governor Oborevwori conveyed his felicitations in a statement issued by his Chief Press Secretary, Sir Festus Ahon, on Saturday, describing the former Majority Leader of the Delta State House of Assembly as a committed grassroots politician whose contributions to the development of his constituency and the state have remained remarkable. The Governor noted that Onwo,…

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Delta Emerges Among Nigeria’s Best Governed States Under Oborevwori

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…Ranks Second in CIAPS Governance Index     Delta State has been ranked as the second-best governed state in Nigeria under Governor Sheriff Oborevwori, according to the 2025 Commonwealth Institute of Advanced and Professional Studies (CIAPS) Governance Performance Index (CGPI). The latest governance ranking placed Delta State second nationwide with a score of 70 per cent, closely following Kaduna State, which topped the index with 73 per cent. The ranking highlights the growing recognition of Governor Oborevwori’s administration for its performance in governance, infrastructure development, public service delivery and overall…

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Okotete To Omo-Agege: Oborevwori Defeated You Despite Federal Backing In 2023

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    Executive Director of the Nigerian Export-Import Bank (NEXIM), Stella Okotete, has asserted that Delta State Governor, Rt. Hon. Sheriff Oborevwori, defeated former Deputy Senate President, Senator Ovie Omo-Agege, in the 2023 governorship election despite what she described as the overwhelming support of the Federal Government for the APC candidate at the time.   Okotete made the remarks while reacting to comments made by Omo-Agege during his appearance on ARISE Television’s The Morning Show on Wednesday.   She argued that the outcome of the 2023 governorship election remains a…

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Oborevwori Redefining Development In Delta-Aniagwu

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  Delta State Commissioner for Works (Rural Roads) and Public Information, Mr. Charles Aniagwu, has commended Governor Sheriff Oborevwori for transforming rural communities across the state through strategic road and bridge infrastructure projects, describing the governor as a leader who is redefining development and connecting communities through purposeful governance. Aniagwu made the remarks on Wednesday during the inauguration of the 5.1-kilometre Obi-Ibabu Road project in Ndokwa West Local Government Area, where he highlighted the far-reaching impact of the administration’s infrastructure drive on the socio-economic lives of rural dwellers. Recalling his…

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Oborevwori: Omo-Agege’s Exit No Surprise, Dafinone Remains APC’s Strong Force In Delta Central

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Ahead of the 2027 general elections, Delta State Governor, Rt. Hon. Sheriff Oborevwori has dismissed suggestions that former Deputy Senate President, Senator Ovie Omo-Agege, poses a political threat in Delta State, insisting that Senator Ede Dafinone remains a formidable political figure with deep roots in the Urhobo nation. Speaking on the recent resignation of Omo-Agege from the All Progressives Congress (APC), in an interview on ARISE TV on Tuesday morning, Oborevwori said the development did not come as a surprise, noting that signs of the former Deputy Senate President’s planned exit…

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2027: Tinubu’s Re-election, My Number One Project-Oborevwori

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…Says President’s Reforms Are Working   Delta State Governor, Rt. Hon. Sheriff Oborevwori, has declared that the re-election of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu in 2027 is his personal political project, insisting that the President’s return to office would bring greater benefits to Delta State and the nation at large. Speaking during an exclusive interview on ARISE News monitored in Asaba on Tuesday, Governor Oborevwori said he was fully committed to mobilizing support for President Tinubu’s second-term bid, stressing that the President’s 2027 reelection success would further ease the burden of…

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Oborevwori Felicitates Mike Adiotomre At 88

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Delta State Governor, Rt. Hon. Sheriff Oborevwori, has congratulated renowned administrator, elder statesman, and chieftain of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Chief Mike Adiotomre, on the occasion of his 88th birth anniversary.   Chief Adiotomre, a respected political leader from Ovu-Inland in Ethiope East Local Government Area of Delta State, is widely acknowledged for his outstanding contributions to public service and community development.   Oborevwori in a statement issued by his Chief Press Secretary, Sir Festus Ahon, in Asaba, described the octogenarian as a distinguished public servant whose commitment to…

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Oborevwori Salutes Edith Okowa At 65, Commends Humanitarian Service

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  Delta State Governor, Rt. Hon. Sheriff Oborevwori, has congratulated Dame Edith Okowa, wife of the immediate past Governor of Delta State, Senator Ifeanyi Okowa, on the occasion of her 65th birth anniversary. In a statement issued by his Chief Press Secretary, Sir Festus Ahon, the Governor described Dame Okowa as a compassionate humanitarian, a devoted mother, and a woman whose life has positively impacted countless individuals across Delta State and beyond. Governor Oborevwori praised the former First Lady’s unwavering commitment to humanitarian causes, particularly through her pet project, the…

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Oborevwori Celebrates Children’s Day, Calls For Protection, Education Of Delta Children

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  Delta State Governor, Rt. Hon. Sheriff Oborevwori, has felicitated children across Delta State on the occasion of this year’s Children’s Day celebration, calling on parents, guardians and caregivers to prioritise the protection, proper guidance and education of every child in the state. Governor Oborevwori made the call in a statement issued by his Chief Press Secretary, Sir Festus Ahon, as he joined children in commemorating the annual event dedicated to celebrating the importance and welfare of children in society. The Governor stressed that children remain the future of society…

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2027: Delta Muslim Pilgrims Offer Prayers For Tinubu, Oborevwori In Holy Land

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  Muslim pilgrims from Delta State currently participating in the Hajj pilgrimage in Saudi Arabia have offered special prayers for President Bola Ahmed Tinubu and Delta State Governor, Rt. Hon. Sheriff Oborevwori, as part of activities marking the Day of Arafat. The prayers were held during the observance of Arafat Day, regarded as one of the holiest days in Islam and the spiritual peak of the Hajj pilgrimage at Mount Arafat in Saudi Arabia. Leading the Delta contingent shortly after the prayer session, Chairman of the Delta State Muslim Pilgrims…

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