Democracy Day: Oborevwori expresses hope for greater Nigeria
Governor Sheriff Oborevwori of Delta State says a greater future awaits Nigerians if they eschew bitterness and embrace peace and unity for the development of the Country. Oborevwori stated this on Monday while speaking to Journalists in Asaba on the celebration of June 12 as "Democracy Day". He said that Nigeria had weathered the storm in the past 24 years of civil rule and prayed for greater development and improvement in the standard of living of the people. Oborevwori said: "We have survived 24 years of uninterrupted
NWFL: Oborevwori congratulates Delta Queens
The Governor of Delta State, Rt Hon Sheriff Oborevwori has congratulated Delta Queens for winning the Nigeria Women’s Football League, (NWFL) tournament dubbed Super 6. Delta Queens defeated Bayelsa Queens 2-1 to emerge winners of the Super 6 Competition on Sunday, inside the main bowl of the Stephen Keshi Stadium, Asaba. By emerging champions of the Super 6 tournament, the Delta State girls have qualified to represent Nigeria in the forthcoming West African Football Union (WAFU) B Women’s CAF Champions League qualifiers. Oborevwori, who received the trophy
Oborevwori unveils official portrait
Delta Governor, Rt Hon Sheriff Oborevwori on Monday unveiled his official portrait with a call on Deltans, Nigerians and the general public to patronise the said photograph. This was contained in a statement by his Chief Press Secretary, Mr Festus Ahon, in Asaba, wherein the Governor said that all other photos in circulation were unauthorised and should be discarded forthwith. The statement further directed all government Ministries, Departments and Agencies, banks, hotels and others to comply with the said directive.
I am an unrepentant believer in unity of Delta – Oborevwori
Delta State Governor, Rt. Hon. Sheriff Oborevwori, Friday, said he is an unrepentant believer in the unity of the State even as he assured Deltans that his administration has zero tolerance for sectionalism and nepotism in the management of government business. Oborevwori stated this while swearing-in Dr Kingsley Emu as Secretary to the State Government, SSG and Senator Emmanuel Aguariavwodo as Senior Political Adviser, SPOLAD on Friday, in Asaba. The Governor who congratulated the appointees on their well-deserved appointments, urged them to key into the M.O.R.E
Oborevwori appoints Christopher Osakwe, Deputy Chief of Staff
Delta State Governor, Rt Hon Sheriff Oborevwori has approved the appointment of Hon. Barr. Christopher Ifeanyi Osakwe JP as Deputy Chief of Staff, Deputy Governor's Office. A statement signed by his Chief Press Secretary, Mr Festus Ahon in Asaba said the approval for the appointment was contained in a statement signed by the Permanent Secretary, Government House Administration, Sir Eddy Ogidi-Gbegbaje on Thursday. According to the statement, the appointment takes immediate effect.
Oborevwori greets Mike Adiotomre at 85
Delta Governor, Rt. Hon. Sheriff Oborevwori, has congratulated Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) Chieftain and elder statesman, Chief Mike Adiotomre as he clocks 85 years. Adiotomre, an illustrious Deltan from Ovu-Inland, Ethiope East Local Government Area of the state is an administrator and outstanding politician of immense repute. In a statement by his Chief Press Secretary, Mr Festus Ahon, in Asaba, the governor lauded Adiotomre for his tremendous contributions to nation building. He said that Adiotomre had made remarkable contributions to the development of Nigeria, especially as a
Oborevwori felicitates Edith Okowa at 62
Governor Sheriff Oborevwori of Delta State has congratulated the wife of the immediate past Governor of the state, Dame Edith Okowa, on her 62nd birth anniversary. In a statement by his Chief Press Secretary, Mr Festus Ahon, in Asaba, Oborevwori commended Dame Okowa for her philanthropic works, especially in making life more meaningful for the less-privileged in the society. He noted that Dame Okowa is a selfless woman of integrity who supported her husband throughout his tenure as Governor of the state. He said that Dame Okowa’s
Oborevwori appoints Kingsley Emu as SSG
Delta State Governor, Rt Hon Sheriff Oborevwori has approved the appointment of Dr. Kingsley Emu as the Secretary to the State Government. A statement signed by his Chief Press Secretary, Mr Festus Ahon in Asaba said the governor also approved the appointment of Hon. Johnson Erijo as Chief of Staff to the Governor, Senator Emmanuel Aguariavwodo as Senior Political Adviser and Barr. Mrs Lyna Aliya-Ochulor as Principal Secretary to the Governor. Ahon said the approval for the appointments was contained in a statement signed by the
Oborevwori unfolds vision to HOS, Perm Secs
As Deltans await the composition of a new State Executive Council, the governor of the state, Rt. Hon. Sheriff Oborevwori, on Wednesday, held a meeting with the state Head of Service, Permanent Secretaries and Heads of Extra Ministerial Departments and Agencies in the state. The meeting which was held at the Exco Chambers, Government House, Asaba, was attended by the Deputy Governor, Sir Monday Onyeme. Addressing Government House correspondents shortly after the meeting, the state Head of Service (HOS), Mr. Reginald Bayoko said the meeting provided
Fuel Scarcity: Oborevwori cautions fuel marketers against hoarding, price hike
Governor Sheriff Oborevwori of Delta State has cautioned fuel marketers in the state against hoarding of Petroleum products especially Premium Motor Spirit (PMS). Chief Press Secretary to the Governor, Mr Festus Ahon in a statement on Tuesday in Asaba quoted Governor Oborevwori as saying that the state government would not tolerate acts that would make life difficult for Deltans. He said the state government desire is to grow the economy of the State through its MORE agenda. He therefore solicited the support of all stakeholders in