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BREAKING: Fresh Tension Between Okuama, Akugbene in Delta, One Dead, 3 Wounded As returnees resettle amidst chaos
PALLIATIVE: Delta takes delivery of food items from FG
Delta State Government has taken delivery of 19,500 bags of 50 kilograms of maize and 4,700 bags of 25 kilograms of garri from the Federal government. The food items is to cushion the impact of the current economic down turn in line with the renewed hope of President Bola Tinubu. The Secretary to State Government, Dr Kingsley Emu who received the food items on behalf of the State Government, thanked President Tinubu for the bold step and promised to deliver it to the vulnerable groups. Dr Emu
Oborevwori condoles Ometan community over tanker fire accident
Governor Sheriff Oborevwori of Delta State has commiserated with Ometan community in Okpe Local Government Area of the state on the death of seven indigenes of the community to a tanker fire accident on Friday morning. According eye witnesses, the fire accident occurred around 10am when the tanker laden with fuel fell on the road, after the tanker head detached while on motion in Ometan community along the Warri - Sapele Road on Friday. Speaking at the accident scene, Governor Oborevwori flanked by Speaker of the
Oborevwori inspects projects in riverine communities, assures Deltans of all-round devt
Delta State Governor, Rt. Hon. Sheriff Oborevwori, Friday, said that the state government was concerned about all round development of the state in line with his administration's MORE Agenda. Governor Oborevwori who spoke on Friday during inspection of projects in riverine communities, said that his administration was committed to developing riverine communities just as it was also committed to upland communities. The projects inspected includes; Lecture Hall at Nigeria Maritime University Okerenkoko, internal road in Kokodiama, and drains in Kurutie, Warri South West Local Government Area
Gov Oborevwori moves to deflood Warri Stadium
Delta State Governor, Rt. Hon. Sheriff Oborevwori, Thursday, said the state government would soon award contract to deflood Warri Stadium and environs. Speaking during inspection of discharge channels at Ogbe-Ijoh market, Governor Oborevwori said all the drains around the stadium were not flowing because they were blocked by refuse. The Governor further frowned at those who built on waterways, adding that such buildings would be removed to allow free flow of water on the waterways. The Governor said: "We started from the Warri Township stadium to Bowen
Don’t Bid For Jobs Beyond Your Capacity, DTSG Tells Contractors
Delta State Government has charged contractors in the state not to bid for any state government's project that they do not have the capacity to deliver. The Secretary to the State Government (SSG), Dr. Kingsley Emu who handed down the charge at a meeting with contractors executing various projects for the state government held on Thursday in Asaba, said the state government would not tolerate sub-standard projects. Dr. Emu was joined at the meeting by the Commissioner for Works, Highways and Urban Roads, Comrade Reuben Izeze
Oborevwori pours accolades on Solomon Ogba at 64
Delta State Governor, Rt. Hon. Sheriff Oborevwori, has congratulated the erstwhile President of Athletics Federation of Nigeria, AFN, Chief Solomon Ogba, as he clocks 64 on May 1. Governor Oborevwori, in a statement by his Chief Press Secretary, Sir Festus Ahon, in Asaba, lauded Ogba for his multiple outstanding accomplishments in the service of Delta and Nigeria. He said that Ogba had made remarkable contributions to the development of sports and politics in Delta, Nigeria and in Africa since he became ingrained in sports administration nearly
FIRST YEAR ANNIVERSARY: High Court Complex ready for inauguration May – Oborevwori
Delta State Governor, Rt Hon Sheriff Oborevwori, has said that the High Court building complex, Asaba, would be ready for inauguration in May as part of the projects to mark his administration's first year in office. Governor Oborevwori, who disclosed this to journalists during inspection of the project on Tuesday, said he was impressed with the exterior finishing of the building but frowned at the poor interior finishing and told the contractor to ensure proper finishing of the project in readiness for inauguration in May. The
We’re Committed To Prompt Payment of Pensions–Oborevwori
Delta State Governor, Rt. Hon. Sheriff Oborevwori, Tuesday, said his administration remained stoically committed to the timely payment of pension benefits to retiring and retired personnel of the state's workforce. Governor Oborevwori, who stated this at the swearing-in and inauguration of three new Special Advisers, Chairmen and members of boards in Asaba, urged the State Bureau for Pensions to be proactive in the discharge of its functions, and to promptly advise the government appropriately. Those sworn-in as Special Advisers are Mr. Austin Ayemidejor, Mr. Sunny Jero
Gov Oborevwori swears-in, inaugurates new appointees April 30
Delta State Governor, Rt. Hon. Sheriff Oborevwori, will swear-in and inaugurate newly appointed Special Advisers and other appointees on Tuesday, April 30, 2024. A statement to this effect by the Chief Press Secretary to the Governor, Sir Festus Ahon, listed the Special Advisers as Mr. Austin Ayemidejor, Mr. Sunny Jero and Mr. Emmanuel Osazuwa. Also billed for inauguration are Sir Eddy Ogidi-Gbegbaje as Chairman, Delta State Bureau for Pensions; Mr. Ifeanyi Egwunyenga as Chief Job and Wealth Creation Officer, and Mr. Jude Oghenevwaire Emurotu as a