Gross Misconduct: Delta Assembly slams 14-day suspension on member, Matthew Omonade
Delta State House of Assembly, Tuesday, May 14, 2024 slammed a suspension order on the member representing Ughelli North 1 State Constituency, Hon Matthew Omonade, for alleged gross misconduct. The suspension order, which was officially pronounced by the Speaker, Rt. Hon. Emomotimi Guwor was preceded by a motion raised on the floor of the House by the Majority Leader, Hon Emeka Nwaobi, Aniocha North. In the motion which was supported by the Chief Whip of the House, Hon. Perkins Umukoro, Sapele, and unanimously adopted by the
Delta begins demolition of illegal structures on govt land
Delta State Government, Monday, commenced demolition of illegal structures built on lands belonging to Dennis Osadebay University, Anwai-Asaba. The properties built around Musa Camp area where demolished by the State Taskforce on Recovery of Government Lands led by its Chairman, Chief Frank Omare. The demolition of the properties followed expiration of notice issued to the illegal property owners to vacate the land. Speaking to journalists during the demolition exercise, Chief Omare who was flanked by members of the taskforce, said they were mandated by the State Government
Delta LG Polls: Oborevwori makes case for gender inclusiveness
Delta State Governor, Rt. Hon. Sheriff Oborevwori, Friday, said where male chairmanship candidates emerged from the local governments party primaries, the Vice Chairman must be a woman for gender balancing. Governor Oborevwori also directed that, at least three female councillors must emerge from each of the local governments across the state. The Governor handed down the directive at a meeting of leaders, elders and stakeholders of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Delta North Senatorial District held at Orchid Hotel, Asaba. The Governor, who expressed appreciation to the
Oborevwori tasks Civil Service Commission on ghost worker syndrome
Delta State Governor, Rt. Hon. Sheriff Oborevwori, Friday, charged the State Civil Service Commission to tackle the ghost worker syndrome leading to absenteeism and abandonment of duty posts. Governor Oborevwori, who gave the charge at the swearing-in and inauguration of the Chairman and member of the Civil Service Commission as well as Auditor General (Local Government) at Government House, Asaba, said some civil servants feigned study leave with pay, and had used the opportunity to permanently relocate overseas. The Governor also inaugurated the boards of Governing
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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
