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Oborevwori Hails Governor Okowa For Introduction Of Medium Term Expenditure Framework

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  *** As Workshop On MTEF  Opens In  Asaba  For   Lawmakers  The Speaker of the Delta State House of Assembly, Rt Hon Sheriff Oborevwori has commended the State Governor, Senator Dr Ifeanyi Okowa for introducing the Medium Term Expenditure Framework (MTEF ) in the  state. In his opening remarks on Thursday in Asaba, at a  two-day workshop on  Medium Term Expenditure Framework and  Budget Process for Members of the Delta State House of Assembly,  the Speaker said;  “I wish to seize this opportunity to express our profound appreciation to…

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Nigeria At 59: Oborevwori Tells Nigerians To Be Hopeful, Steadfast For A Better Nation

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By Uruemu Favour THE Speaker of Delta State House of Assembly, Rt. Hon. Sheriff Oborevwori has called on Nigerians to remain hopeful and steadfast for a better nation. The Speaker in a statement   by his Chief Press Secretary, Mr Dennis Otu to mark the 59th Independence Anniversary of the Nation, predicted a bright future for the country and  implored    Nigerians to  continue to  pray for the unity of the Country and leaders. According to the Statement;” I  want to Congratulate fellow Nigerians on the 59th Independence Anniversary of…

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Tribunal Affirms Oborevwori’s Election

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By Uruemu Favour,   THE Delta State Election Petition Tribunal, sitting in Asaba, on  Monday  affirmed the election of the Speaker of the Delta State House of Assembly, Rt Hon  Sheriff Oborevwori in the March 9, 2019 election for  Okpe State Constituency. Justice S M J Usman who read the tribunal judgment, uphold the election of the candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP,  Rt Hon     Sherrif Oborevwori, adding that he is the true winner of the election as declared by Independent National Electoral Commission, INEC. Justice  Usman…

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Tribunal: Delta Speaker, Oborevwori Dedicates Victory To God, Constituents

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  *** EXTENDS HAND OF FELLOWSHIP TO OPPONENTS   By Omoghene Benedict, The Speaker of the Delta State House of Assembly, Rt Hon Sheriff Oborevwori,  on Monday,  September 23, 2019,   dedicated his victory at the election petition tribunal to God and the people of Okpe State Constituency  just as he extended hands of fellowship to his opponents.   While thanking God Almighty for the victory,  the Speaker in a statement by his Chief Press Secretary, Mr Dennis Otu,   restated his confidence in the judiciary as the   beckon…

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Oborevwori Congratulates Governor Okowa On Tribunal Victory

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By Prosper Erere, THE Speaker of the Delta State House of Assembly, Rt Hon Sheriff Oborevwori has congratulated the state Governor, Senator Dr Ifeanyi Okowa on his victory at the election petition tribunal.  Reacting to the Tribunal judgement on Friday,  September 20, 2019,  the Speaker in a statement  by his Chief Press Secretary,  Mr Dennis Otu,  said that he was not surprised that judgement was given in favour of the Governor. According to the Speaker,  Governor Okowa won the March 9  2019 Governorship election convincingly, saying that the judgment was…

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Oborevwori Makes First Appointments, Picks Dennis Otu As CPS, Martin Uko SA On DESOPADEC

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The Speaker of Delta State House of Assembly, Rt. Hon. Sheriff Oborevwori has made his first appointments since his assumption in office June 10, 2019 as the speaker of the Seventh Assembly. In a statement released and made available to newsmen, Veteran Journalists and Author, Comrade Dennis Otu was  reappointed as Chief Press Secretary CPS, to the honourable speaker while Mr. Martins Uko was appointed as  Special  Assistant SA, to the Honourable Speaker on DESOPADEC affairs. It could be recalled that Comrade Dennis Otu was the Chief Press Secretary to…

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Delta Assembly Screens, Confirms AJUSAH As Member Of Delta State Judicial Service Commision

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The  State House of Assembly has screened and confirmed the nominee Chief Stephen Ajusah forwarded to the House by Governor Ifeanyi Okowa for appointment as a member of the Delta State Judicial Service Commission. The screening of the nominee followed a motion moved by the Majority Leader, Hon Tim Owhefere seconded by the member representing Oshimili South Constituency, Hon  Shedrack Rapu at  Tuesday’s  plenary presided over by the Speaker, Rt Hon  Sheriff Oborevwori.  The nominee was ushered into the chamber following the adoption of the motion and was introduced by…

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Delta At 28: Continue To Support Okowa’s Govt, Oborevwori Urges Deltans

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*Enjoins  Deltans  To  Sustain  Prevailing  Peace  The Speaker of the Delta State House of Assembly, Rt Hon Sheriff Oborevwori has urged Deltans to maintain the prevailing peace in the state and continue to support the administration of His Excellency, Senator Dr Ifeanyi Arthur Okowa.  In his Congratulatory message on the occasion of the 28th anniversary of the creation of Delta State, the Speaker at Tuesday’s plenary prayed for peace,  prosperity and progress in the state.  He said that; “Today marks the 28th anniversary of the creation of our dear State. On…

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Breaking: Delta House Of Assembly Screens, Confirms Commisioner Nominee As Members Of State Executive Council

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  The State House of Assembly has screened and confirmed the eight nominees forwarded to the House by Governor Ifeanyi Okowa for appointment as Commissioners and members of the State Executive Council.  The screening of the nominees followed a motion moved by the Majority Leader Honorable Tim Owhefere seconded by the Chief Whip and member representing Oshimili North Constituency, Honourable Pat Ajudua and adopted at Thursday’s   plenary presided over by the Speaker, Rt Hon  Sheriff Oborevwori.  First to be screened were the Honourable Basil Ganagana who is a former…

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7th Delta Assembly Inaugurated With Oborevwori As Speaker

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  The 7th Delta State House of Assembly has been inaugurated following a proclamation to that effect by the state governor, Senator Ifeanyi Okowa. The Clerk of the house, Mrs. ( Barrister)  Lyna Ocholor read the governor’s proclamation letter at exactly 10:06am, Monday, June 10 2019.l at the main chamber of the state House of Assembly. The Clerk after reading the proclamation letter immediately read out the names of the members elect as forwarded to the house by the Independent National  Electoral Commission (INEC). The Clerk thereafter presided over the…

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