*Prompt access to health care is at the heart of Oborevwori’s reform*
By Christopher Odamah, Warri An Arabian proverb states that, “He who has health, has hope; and he who has hope, has everything.” The Governor of Delta State, Rt Hon Sheriff Oborevwori, is currently providing premium health facilities as a way of prioritising improving quality health care to Deltans. The Governor has consistently reiterated that his M.O.R.E Agenda is not a mere political slogan, but a social contract with Deltans, as he approved 15 hectares of land for the Federal University of Medical and Health Sciences, Kwale in
DELTA DEVT: Ughelli North Leaders pass confidence vote on Oborevwori
Elected and Political Appointees Forum of Ughelli North Local Government Area, has passed a vote of confidence on Governor Sheriff Oborewori on his infrastructural transformation of the state. The vote of confidence was passed during a meeting of the forum hosted by the Director General, Delta State Contributory Health Commission (DSCHC), Dr Isaac Akpoveta at his country home in Ofuoma, Ughelli North, weekend. The vote of confidence which held that Governor Oborevwori has surpassed expectations since taking the saddle of leadership in the state, was moved
Why we’ll not participate in nationwide protests – Delta Civil Society
The Delta State Civil Society Community, Saturday, gave reasons why it would not participate in the proposed nationwide protests against hunger and economic hardship. At a press conference in Asaba, the Civil Society Community acknowledged that there was hunger and starvation in the country, it however stated that the proposed nationwide wide mass action was a politically motivated coup d'etat. In a communique read by Comrade Okezi Odugala, founding Coordinator of the Delta State Civil Society Community (DSCSC), the Civil Society urged the Federal Government to
We won’t be part of planned nationwide protest – Delta students
Students of tertiary institutions in Delta State, have dissociated themselves from the planned nationwide protest. The planned protest, tagged #EndBadGovernanceinNigeria, is scheduled for August 1 to August 10, which according to the organisers, the protest is to draw the attention of President Bola Tinubu’s administration to the plight of Nigerians and rising cost of living. President, National Association of Delta State Students (NADESSTU), Comrade Monday Wiska, at a press conference in Asaba, said students of tertiary institutions in Delta State were strongly in support of the
Urhobo youths denounce proposed nationwide protest
Youths of Delta Central Senatorial District under the aegis of Urhobo Progress Union, UPU, (Youth Wing, Worldwide) have denounced the proposed nationwide protest over hardship in the country. In a communique signed by the National President, "Osu re Ighele", Activist Blessed Ughere on Wednesday, said Urhobo youths would not be party to the proposed protest. The communique read: "Given the current security challenges affecting Delta Central (Urhobo Nation) and Urhobos in other parts of Delta State, we firmly believe that engaging in protests now would be
Delta non-indigenes shun proposed nationwide protest
The leadership of the non-indigenes community in Delta State have distanced themselves from the 10-day nationwide protests billed for August 1 across the country. The non-indigenes comprising of Hausa/Fulani, Yoruba, Ibo, Idoma, Tiv, Edo and others, said after a careful review of the planned protest, directed its members not to embark on the proposed protest as it would worsen the nation’s economy like the #ENDSARS protests. The non-indigenes resolved that the current economic crisis bedeviling the nation was a global crisis, adding that the state government
Delta Council Chair, Ogorugba harps on efficiency in service delivery
The Chairman of Isoko North Local Government Council, Hon. Prince Godwin Ogorugba has called on staff of the local government to ensure efficient and timely delivery of service to the people in the council area. Prince Ogorugba gave the charge on Tuesday, while addressing the leadership of NULGE in his office in Ozoro, headquarters of the Council area. The Chairman said that, his administration was poised to providing efficient service delivery to the people of Isoko North, Isoko South saying "if you must remain in the
Oborevwori’s urban renewal strategies yielding results – Aniagwu
Delta State Commissioner for Works (Rural and Riverine Roads), Mr Charles Aniagwu, has said that Governor Sheriff Oborevwori's urban renewal plans for the state were now yielding tangible fruits across urban centres of the state. Mr Aniagwu disclosed this on Monday in Warri, while speaking to journalists after an inspection of reconstruction of Upper and Lower Erejuwa Road, Esisi road, and Hospital Road, Warri. Aniagwu, who was accompanied by the Chief Press Secretary to the Governor, Sir Festus Ahon, and the functioning Permanent Secretary in the
DTSG to reconstruct Okirighwre-Benin road
Delta State Government, Monday, said it would reconstruct the failed Okirighwre-Benin Road and other internal roads in Sapele to ease movement for motorists within the area. The State Commissioner for Works (Rural and Riverine Roads), Mr. Charles Aniagwu, disclosed this to journalists after an inspection of the road. Aniagwu, who was in company of the State Chairman of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Olorogun Kingsley Esiso, the Chairman of Sapele Local Government Council, Hon. Bright Abeke, and the Chief Press Secretary to the Governor, Sir Festus
Oborevwori’s urban renewal strategies yielding results – Aniagwu
Delta State Commissioner for Works (Rural and Riverine Roads), Mr Charles Aniagwu, has said that Governor Sheriff Oborevwori's urban renewal plans for the state were now yielding tangible fruits across urban centres of the state. Mr Aniagwu disclosed this on Monday in Warri, while speaking to journalists after an inspection of reconstruction of Upper and Lower Erejuwa Road, Esisi road, and Hospital Road, Warri. Aniagwu, who was accompanied by the Chief Press Secretary to the Governor, Sir Festus Ahon, and the functioning Permanent Secretary in the
