Delta ready to host 2027 AFCON – Oborevwori
The Governor of Delta State, Rt. Hon. Sheriff Oborevwori, has said that the state is prepared to serve as one of Nigeria's host cities for the African Cup of Nations (AFCON) in 2027. Speaking when he played host to the Confederation of African Football, CAF bidding inspection committee at Government House, Asaba on Tuesday, Governor Oborevwori said the state was peaceful and conducive to host the continental football tournament. The Governor said that the state was renowned for hosting such sports events, assuring of top-notch security
East-West road strategic to Niger-Delta development – Oborevwori
Delta State Governor, Rt. Hon. Sheriff Oborevwori, Tuesday, underscored the importance of the East-West road to the economic development of the oil rich Niger Delta Region. Oborevwori stated this while playing host to the Senate Adhoc Committee investigating the non-completion of the East-West Road led by Senator Abdul Ningi at Government House, Asaba. He said that the road which connects the South-South, South-East and Western parts of the country, remained in a bad state and uncompleted despite several attempts to complete the road. The Governor said that
Oborevwori congratulates Mayuku at 56
Governor of Delta State, Rt. Hon. Sheriff Oborevwori has congratulated erstwhile member of the State House of Assembly, Hon. Daniel Mayuku, on his 56th birth anniversary on August 8. Governor Oborevwori in a statement by his Chief Press Secretary, Sir Festus Ahon, in Asaba, lauded Mayuku for his meritorious service to the State as a former lawmaker and former Executive Director, Projects in the Delta State Oil Producing Areas Development Commission (DESOPADEC). He also commended Mayuku, a renowned chieftain of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), for his unwavering
Gov. Oborevwori salutes PDP chieftain Amori at 71
Governor Sheriff Oborevwori of Delta State, has congratulated renowned politician and elder statesman, Chief Ighoyota Amori, on his 71st birth anniversary on August 8. The governor, in a statement issued on Tuesday in Asaba by his Chief Press Secretary, Sir Festus Ahon, noted that Chief Amori, the PDP candidate for the Delta Central Senatorial District in the 2023 elections, was a consummate politician and accomplished leader who has made significant contributions to the growth and unification of the party as well as the development of Delta State. He
Gov. Oborevwori mourns Wealth Lori, says he was a dependable partyman
Governor Sheriff Oborevwori of Delta State has sent condolences to the Lori family, and the Itsekiri nation on the passing of their father, late Deacon Erebo Wealth Lori. The late Wealth Lori was a younger brother to elder stateswoman, Chief (Mrs) Rita Lori-Ogbebor. Until his death after a brief illness, the late Wealth Lori was a chieftain of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) where he served as Treasurer of the party in Warri South Local Government Area. In a statement by his Chief Press Secretary, Sir Festus
Oborevwori felicitates Margaret Idahosa at 80
Delta State Governor, Rt. Hon. Sheriff Oborevwori has congratulated the Presiding Archbishop of Church of God Mission International, Archbishop Margaret Benson-Idahosa, as she clocks 80 years. Margaret Idahosa is the wife of Late Archbishop Benson Idahosa, Chancellor of Benson Idahosa University and Proprietor of Faith Group of Schools. Oborevwori in a statement by his Chief Press Secretary, Sir Festus Ahon, in Asaba, acknowledged Archbishop Margaret Idahosa's immense contribution to nation-building through prayers and grooming of God-fearing Christian faithful in the Country and across the world. Oborevwori described
Oborevwori greets Anambra Governor, Charles Soludo at 63
Governor Sheriff Oborevwori of Delta State has congratulated his Anambra counterpart, Professor Charles Soludo on his 63rd birth anniversary. In a statement by his Chief Press Secretary, Sir Festus Ahon, in Asaba on Friday, Oborevwori said that the sterling contributions of Soludo to the development of the banking industry in Nigeria is legendary and worthy of commendation. He lauded the Aguata-born Economics Professor and former Governor of Central Bank of Nigeria for his vision and promise of making Anambra a mega-industrialised economy. He said: "It is to
Aladja/Ogbe-Ijoh crisis: Oborevwori calls for calm
Governor Sheriff Oborevwori of Delta State has called on the warring Aladja and Ogbe-Ijoh communities in Udu and Warri South-West Local Government Areas, respectively to cease fire and eschew all forms of fighting over the intractable land dispute between both communities. Governor Oborevwori in a statement by his Chief Press Secretary, Sir Festus Ahon in Asaba on Friday, said that security agencies have been deployed to the area to bring normalcy to the warring communities. The Governor warned that the government would no longer tolerate further
Oborevwori salutes Asagba of Asaba at 99
Delta State Governor, Rt. Hon. Sheriff Oborevwori has congratulated the Asagba of Asaba, Obi (Prof) Chike Edozien on his 99th birth anniversary. Oborevwori in a statement by his Chief Press Secretary, Sir Festus Ahon, in Asaba on Friday, said that Obi Chike Edozien is a distinguished medical scholar and Nigeria's first Professor of Physiology. He remarked that since his ascension to the throne in 1991 as the 13th Asagba of Asaba, Obi Edozien had continued to provide purposeful leadership for his people and residents of Asaba,
FUEL SUBSIDY: Stay in touch with our people, Oborevwori tells appointees …swears in 9 Special Advisers
Delta State Governor, Rt Hon Sheriff Oborevwori, Thursday, told political appointees to stay connected with the people by visiting home regularly and assisting them in view of the economic hardship occasioned by the removal of fuel subsidy. Oborevwori, who gave the charge while swearing-in 9-Special Advisers at Government House, Asaba, reminded the appointees that they were first politicians before becoming political appointees. Those sworn-in were: Chief Edwin Uzor, Rt. Hon Solomon Funkekeme, Rt. Hon Basil Ganagana, Chief Tony Anechi and Chief Mrs Eunice Anirah. Others