Delta Govt Condemns Violence in Effurun, Orders Arrest of Perpetrators

  The Delta State Government has strongly condemned the violence in Effurun, on Sunday. The State Commissioner for Works (Rural Roads) and Public Information, Mr Charles Aniagwu, in a statement issued on Tuesday, said the state government was deeply disturbed by videos of the incident circulating on social media and other online platforms. Aniagwu, however, noted that the reported acts of violence that occurred, particularly the cruelsome attack on Simon Mudi were unacceptable. While maintaining that such unruly behaviour would not be tolerated in the state, he said the government…

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Delta Exco Approves Permanent 13th-Month Salary For Workers

..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

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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Jubilant Residents Hail Oborevwori As Emorock Concepts Completes 4.8km Emevor-Orogun Road Phase II

  Excitement and appreciation filled the air in Emevor and adjoining communities in Isoko North Local Government Area as residents hailed Governor Sheriff Oborevwori following the completion of Phase II of the 4.8-kilometre Emevor-Orogun Road by indigenous construction firm, Emorock Concepts Limited. The commendation came during an inspection of the project by the Delta State Commissioner for Works (Rural Roads) and Public Information, Mr. Charles Aniagwu, who expressed satisfaction with the quality of work executed and reaffirmed the administration’s commitment to opening up rural communities through strategic infrastructure development. Aniagwu…

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