Oborevwori celebrates Bishop David Oyedepo at 69
Delta State Governor, Rt Hon Sheriff Oborevwori has congratulated his spiritual father, founder and Presiding Bishop of Living Faith Church, Dr David Oyedepo as he clocks 69 years. Oborevwori in a statement by his Chief Press Secretary, Sir Festus Ahon, in Asaba, acknowledged Bishop Oyedepo's immense contribution to nation-building through prayers and grooming of God-fearing Christian faithful in the Country and across the world. The Governor described Bishop Oyedepo as a role model whose leadership credentials were worth studying. Governor Oborevwori, said "As our father in faith,
Eid-El-Maulud: Gov Oborevwori felicitates with Muslims, seeks prayers for nation’s progress
Governor Sheriff Oborevwori of Delta State, has urged Muslims in Nigeria to pray for the country's peace, unity, and growth as Muslims celebrate Eid-El-Maulud, the birth of Prophet Muhammad. In a statement signed by his Chief Press Secretary, Sir Festus Ahon, the Governor urged Muslim adherents to follow the exemplary leadership and teachings of the Holy Prophet Muhammad by promoting peaceful co-existence among Nigerians. Governor Oborevwori particularly advised Muslims and other religious groups to start regular prayers for the necessary changes to make Nigeria a better
No room for sub-standard projects in Delta – Oborevwori
Delta State Governor, Rt. Hon. Sheriff Oborevwori, Tuesday, said his administration has zero tolerance for sub-standard projects and urged appointees to strive for excellence by engaging only contractors with proven track record of performance. Governor Oborevwori gave the charge while inaugurating the boards of the Delta State Capital Territory Development Agency and Warri, Uvwie and Environs Development Agency at Government House, Asaba. Members of the Delta State Capital Territory Development Agency include; Rt. Hon. Emmanuel Okoro - Chairman; Chief Patrick Ukah - Director General; while Mr
Ezinne Gold Obinnaya Egege
The death has been announced of Ezinne Gold Obinnaya Egege (nee Ahuchuogu), aged 68 years. She was the mother-in-law of the Deputy Governor of Delta State, Sir Monday Onyeme, FCA. A statement signed by the Deputy Governor's father-in-law, Sir Ishmael Egege, stated that the deceased died on the 30th of October, 2022 after a brief illness. According to the statement, the remains of the deceased would be buried on Friday, October 6, 2023 after a funeral service at St. John's Anglican Church, Ntiagha-Uzo, Isi-Ahaba Autonomous Community, Amuka,
N78BN EFFURUN/WARRI FLYOVER: Oborevwori gets Clark’s ‘pat on the back’
Ijaw National Leader and convener of the Pan Niger Delta Forum (PANDEF), Chief Edwin Clark, has written an open letter to thank Governor Sheriff Oborevwori of Delta State over the N78 billion contract recently awarded to Julius Berger Nigeria Limited. The contracts were for the construction of three flyover bridges, cloverleaf and road expansion in Effurun and Warri areas of the state. Clark, a former Minister of Information, described Oborevwori’s decision to undertake the mega projects as a right step towards fulfilling his electioneering campaign promises
DELTA GUBER: Pela’s counsel goofs as parties adopt final written addresses
The Delta State Governorship Election Petition Tribunal sitting in Asaba, Monday, adopted the final written addresses in the petition filed by the candidate of Labour Party, Ken Pela, challenging the election of Governor Sheriff Oborevwori of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP). Counsels to the first, second, third and fourth respondents effortlessly adopted their final written addresses dated and filed September 18 and their respective replies to the written address of the petitioner, urging the tribunal to dismiss the petition with cost. However, counsel to the petitioners,
Nigerians desirous of true electoral process – Oborevwori
Delta State Governor, Rt. Hon. Sheriff Oborevwori has charged electoral umpires to ensure free, fair, transparent, and credible elections that will generally reflect the will of the people. Governor Oborevwori who gave the charge while swearing-in Chairman and members of the Delta State Independent Electoral Commission DSIEC, on Monday in Asaba, said Nigerians from all walks of life were desirous of an electoral process where the will of the people would prevail. Those sworn-in include; Dr Jerry Agbaike as Chairman while Mr James Umukoro; Mr Friday
Oborevwori congratulates Dame Grace Okubor at 93
Delta Governor, Rt. Hon. Sheriff Oborevwori, has congratulated the matriarch of the Okubor family, Dame Grace Chinyere Okubor as she clocks 93 years. Mrs Okubor, an illustrious Deltan from, Ika North East Local Government Area of the state is a retired teacher, Midwife, Nurse and Community Health Officer who retired in 1983 from the defunct Bendel State Ministry of Health. Governor Oborevwori in a statement by his Chief Press Secretary, Sir Festus Ahon, in Asaba, lauded Mrs Okubor for her tremendous contributions to nation building. He said
NYG2023: Delta ‘Mecca’ for sports in Nigeria – Oborevwori
Delta State Governor, Rt. Hon. Sheriff Oborevwori, Saturday, said the state has overtime become the nation's sports destination. Governor Oborevwori stated this in his remarks at the opening ceremony of the 7th Edition of the National Youth Games holding at the Stephen Keshi Stadium, Asaba. He congratulated the Federal Ministry of Sports Development for their consistency and dedication in organizing the National Youth Games. He remarked that the National Youth Games had come to stay describing it "as a powerful vehicle to discover new talents from the
Oborevwori seeks collaboration for development of Niger Delta
Delta State Governor, Rt. Hon. Sheriff Oborevwori has urged the Ministry of Niger Delta Affairs to collaborate with State Governments to ensure that the region benefits from quality projects in the administration of President Bola Tinubu. Oborevwori stated this on Saturday when he received on courtesy visit the Minister of Niger Delta Affairs, Hon. Abubakar Momoh and his delegation at Government House, Asaba. The Governor who congratulated the Minister on his appointment, said such collaboration was necessary in order to improve the living conditions of the