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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 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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COMMONWEALTH GAMES: Oborevwori Congratulates Team Delta

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…As Favour Ashe Emerges Nigeria’s Fastest Man   Delta State Governor, Rt. Hon. Sheriff Oborevwori, has congratulated Team Delta athletes for their outstanding performances at the just-concluded Commonwealth Games National Trials in Lagos, particularly sprint sensation Favour Ashe, who made history by becoming Nigeria’s fastest man. Ashe delivered a remarkable performance at the trials, clocking a personal best of 9.93 seconds to win the men’s 100 metres title and set a new benchmark as the fastest Nigerian ever to win the national championship as well as the fastest athlete 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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Oborevwori Congratulates Oyebanji as Ekiti Governor Breaks One-Term Jinx

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Delta State Governor, Rt. Hon. Sheriff Oborevwori, has congratulated Governor Biodun Abayomi Oyebanji of Ekiti State on his historic re-election victory, describing it as a well-deserved reward for purposeful leadership and people-oriented governance.   In a congratulatory message on Sunday, by his Chief Press Secretary, Sir Festus Ahon, Governor Oborevwori noted that Oyebanji’s landslide victory in the 2026 Ekiti State governorship election reflected the confidence and trust the people of Ekiti State have in his administration.   Oyebanji, candidate of the All Progressives Congress (APC), was declared winner of the…

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Aniagwu Hails Oborevwori’s Rural Devt Drive On Completion Of Emevor-Orogun Road Phase II

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  Delta State Commissioner for Works (Rural Roads) and Public Information, Mr. Charles Aniagwu, has commended Governor Rt. Hon. Sheriff Oborevwori for his sustained commitment to rural infrastructure development following the completion of Phase II of the Emevor-Orogun Road project in Isoko North Local Government Area. Speaking after inspecting the project, Aniagwu described the successful completion of the road as another milestone in the implementation of Governor Oborevwori’s M.O.R.E Agenda, which prioritises meaningful development and improved access to communities across the state. The commissioner expressed satisfaction with the quality of…

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