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Oborevwori Celebrates James Manager At 66, Hails Legacy Of Service

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Delta State Governor, Rt. Hon. Sheriff Oborevwori, has congratulated former Senator representing Delta South Senatorial District, Senator James Ebiowou Manager, CON, on his 66th birthday.   He described him as a distinguished statesman whose decades of public service have contributed significantly to the growth of Delta State and Nigeria.   In a goodwill message issued by his Chief Press Secretary, Sir Festus Ahon, Governor Oborevwori praised Manager for his enduring commitment to democratic governance, peace and the advancement of the people.   The Governor said the former lawmaker had, over…

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Delta Exco Approves Permanent 13th-Month Salary For Workers

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..To Recruit Teachers, Equip Technical Colleges   The Delta State Executive Council has approved the institutionalisation of the 13th-month salary for civil servants, the recruitment of more teachers for public secondary schools and the equipping of technical colleges as part of measures to strengthen workers’ welfare and improve education in the state.   Briefing journalists after the Executive Council meeting presided over by Governor Sheriff Oborevwori, the Commissioner for Works (Rural Roads) and Public Information, Mr Charles Aniagwu said the council approved a memo presented by the governor to make…

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Oborevwori Approves 50 CNG buses, Electric Vehicles, Mega Bus Terminal For Delta Mass Transit

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Delta State Governor, Rt. Hon. Sheriff Oborevwori, has approved the purchase of 50 Compressed Natural Gas (CNG) buses, the acquisition of electric vehicles and the construction of an ultra-modern mega bus terminal in Asaba as part of efforts to improve public transportation across the state.   The approvals were among key decisions reached at the State Executive Council (EXCO) meeting presided over by the governor.   Briefing journalists after the meeting, the Commissioner for Transport, Mr. Onoriode Agofure, said the approvals were informed by a comprehensive transportation study carried out…

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Oborevwori Resolves DELSUTH Crisis, Moves To Revamp Teaching Hospital

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  Delta State Governor, Rt Hon Sheriff Oborevwori, Monday resolved the industrial crisis at the Delta State University Teaching Hospital (DESUTH), Oghara, Ethiope West Local Government Area of the State. The Governor during a closed meeting, also directed immediate steps to address the institution’s lingering infrastructural and power challenges. The Chief Medical Director of DELSUTH, Prof. Harrison Abedi who disclosed this in Asaba in an interview with newsmen shortly after a meeting with Governor Oborevwori, expressed appreciation for the governor’s timely intervention which, he said, had restored hope to management…

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Oborevwori Summons Contractor, Consultant Over Seven-Year Delay On Irri Technical College Project

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  Delta State Governor, Rt Hon Sheriff Oborevwori, on Monday expressed displeasure over the slow pace of work at the Technical College, Irri, in Isoko South Local Government Area, describing the delay in completing the project as unacceptable. The governor, who paid an unscheduled inspection visit to the project site, lamented that the contract, awarded in 2019, had remained unfinished after seven years. Received at the project site by the Chairman of Isoko South Local Government Council, Hon. Warri Ovoke Friday; the Odio-Ologbo of Irri Kingdom, HRM Simon Wajutome Odhomo,…

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Oborevwori Greets Dein Of Agbor At 49

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  Delta State Governor, Rt. Hon. Sheriff Oborevwori, has extended warm felicitations to the Dein of Agbor Kingdom, His Royal Majesty Benjamin Ikenchukwu, Keagborekuzi I, CON, on the occasion of his 49th birthday. Governor Oborevwori in a statement issued on Monday by his Chief Press Secretary, Sir Festus Ahon, in Asaba, commended the revered monarch for his exemplary leadership and immense contributions to the growth and development of Agbor Kingdom, Delta State and the nation. The Governor described the Dein as a visionary traditional ruler whose reign has been marked…

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Oborevwori Commends Police Over Arrest Of Electric Cable Vandals

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  Delta State Governor, Rt. Hon. Sheriff Oborevwori, Saturday commended the State Police Command for the arrest of two suspected electric cable vandals and the recovery of vandalised cables, describing the operation as a major step in protecting critical public infrastructure across the state. In a statement by Chief Press Secretary to the Governor, Sir Festus Ahon, Oborevwori praised the Commissioner of Police, CP Yemi Oyeniyi, officers and men of the command for their prompt response and sustained commitment to combating criminal activities, particularly the vandalism of government-owned facilities. He…

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Oborevwori Pays Condolence Visit To Late Dr. Joseph Otumara’s Family

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…Describes Him As A Unifying Leader   Delta State Governor, Rt. Hon. Sheriff Oborevwori, Wednesday paid a condolence visit to the family of former Commissioner for Health, late Dr. Joseph Sisanmi Otumara, at his country home in Ugbuwangue, Warri South Local Government Area. Speaking during the visit, Governor Oborevwori described the late physician, community leader and politician as a man who lived an impactful life marked by humility, service, peace and dedication to his people. The governor said the large gathering of mourners at the residence was a testament to…

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Oborevwori Celebrates Former Civil Service Commission Chair, Dame Okwuofu, At 76

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  Delta State Governor, Rt. Hon. Sheriff Oborevwori, has extended warm felicitations to former Chairman of the Delta State Civil Service Commission, Dame Nkem Okwuofu, on the occasion of her 76th birth anniversary, describing her as an outstanding leader whose contributions to public service and community development remain invaluable. Governor Oborevwori in a congratulatory message issued on Wednesday by his Chief Press Secretary, Sir Festus Ahon, commended the veteran politician and former nurse for her enduring commitment to the progress of Delta State and her steadfast support for the All…

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Delta Govt Defends Oborevwori’s Record

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…Says MORE Agenda Delivering Results Across Sectors   The Delta State Government has dismissed criticisms of Governor Sheriff Oborevwori’s administration contained in a recent article titled “Beyond Concrete: When Contracts Replace Governance in Oborevwori’s Delta,” describing the publication as an opinion piece built on conjecture, selective omissions and misleading assumptions. The Chief Press Secretary to the Governor, Sir Festus Ahon, in a statement, Monday said the Oborevwori administration had, within three years, recorded significant achievements across critical sectors of the state’s economy through the implementation of the MORE Agenda. Ahon…

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