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September 2023

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,

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

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,

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

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

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

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

Delta State Governor, Rt. Hon. Sheriff Oborevwori has congratulated the Pere Ama-Okosu of Ogbe-Ijoh Kingdom, HRM Couple Mackson Oromoni, Monbene III on the eighth anniversary of his coronation. Oborevwori in a statement by his Chief Press Secretary, Sir Festus Ahon, in Asaba, commended the traditional ruler for the unity in Ogbe-Ijoh Kingdom. He enjoined the king to ensure peaceful relations between Ogbe-Ijoh and its neighbour, Aladja and urged the monarch to do more in reviving the economic well-being of both Ogbe-Ijoh and Aladja. The Governor described Monebene

Delta State Commissioner for Works (Rural and Riverine Roads) Mr Charles Aniagwu says Governor Sheriff Oborevwori was interested in completing all ongoing projects even as he embarks on new ones. Aniagwu stated this on Thursday during inspection of ongoing and completed projects in Ika North East Local Government Area of the State. The projects inspected include: Ute-Ogbeje - Otolokpo Road; Mission Road Akumazi-Umuocha; Ogboi - College Road Akumazi - Umuocha; Kingdom Hall /Obeh Road Umunede and Umunede - Owa-Alero Road and Umunede - Otolokpo Road, Ute-Okpu-

Delta State Governor, Rt. Hon. Sheriff Oborevwori, has endorsed the report of the Socio-Economic Rights And Accountability Project (SERAP) which called for a review of the Niger Delta Development plan to determine its successes, failures and areas for improvement among other recommendations. Governor Oborevwori said the report should be adopted by the Niger Delta state governments, the Federal Government and all development partners. Oborevwori spoke in Lagos on Wednesday in a message at an interactive session and press briefing by SERAP on promoting transparency and accountability

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