BETWEEN PATRIOTISM AND THE ALLURE FOR PERFIDIOUS PERTINENCE
By Ifeanyi Michael Osuoza Our attention was recently drawn to the advertorial in the Vanguard Newspaper of Monday, June 3, 2024, posted by a group called: "League of Delta Patriots" and titled: "Open Letter To Delta State Governor, Rt. Hon. Sheriff Oborevwori One Year In Office," which suggested some provocative allusions and completely uncharitable aspersions on the leadership and administration of Rt. Hon. Sheriff Oborevwori, the Executive Governor of Delta State. Suffice it to say that every leadership and administration must necessarily attract its own fair
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5th June, 2024 Of League of "Unpatriotic" Deltans and The Syndrome of Chronic Political Jaundice Our attention has been drawn to the advertorial in the Vanguard Newspaper of Monday, June 3, page 29, by an obnoxious group which calls itself League of Delta Patriots. Titled "Open Letter To Delta State Governor, Rt. Hon. Sheriff Oborevwori One Year In Office
Air Force Chief, Abubakar hails Oborevwori over support to military, execution of M.O.R.E Agenda
...as Oborevwori gifts Nigerian Airforce land The Chief of Air Staff, Air Marshal Hassan Abubakar, Wednesday, commended Governor Sheriff Oborevwori for the support the Delta State Government has provided to the Air Force over the years and also on the robust execution of his M.O.R.E agenda in the state. Abubakar who spoke during a courtesy visit to the governor at Government House Asaba, also hailed Governor Oborevwori for gifting the Air Force land land to fully entrench itself in the state. He spoke as Governor Oborevwori handed
Oborevwori greets Ex-Deputy Governor, Utuama at 77
Delta State Governor, Rt. Hon. Sheriff Oborevwori has congratulated former Deputy Governor of the State, Prof. Amos Utuama, SAN, as he clocks 77. He praised the distinguished scholar and politician for his devotion, loyalty, and commitment to the development and unification of the state and the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), particularly in Delta Central. In a statement by his Chief Press Secretary, Sir Festus Ahon, in Asaba, the governor celebrated Utuama's extraordinary life of service to the state, the academic community, and the nation. Oborevwori described Prof.
Oborevwori salutes Bayelsa Governor, Diri at 65
Delta State Governor, Rt. Hon. Sheriff Oborevwori has felicitated his Bayelsa counterpart, Senator Douye Diri, as he clocks 65 years on June 4. Governor Oborevwori in statement by his Chief Press Secretary, Sir Festus Ahon, in Asaba, said that since Diri assumed office as Governor of Bayelsa in 2019, Yenagoa, the state capital, and other parts of the state have experienced extraordinary growth and development. "I must commend you, my dear brother Governor, for your sterling accomplishments in the development of your State, which I believe
Jonathan inaugurates Delta High Court Complex
...As Oborevwori presents 20 SUVs to Judges Nigeria's former President, Dr Goodluck Jonathan, Tuesday, inaugurated Delta State High Court Complex in Asaba and flagged off the presentation of 20 Toyota Prado Sport Utility Vehicles, SUVs, to Judges in the state at which event he openly lauded the state government for credible performance. Speaking during the inauguration ceremony, Jonathan commended Governor Sheriff Oborevwori for his primary focus on the infrastructural development of Delta State and his commitment to continuing with projects inherited from previous administrations in the
Oborevwori salutes Mike Adiotomre at 86
Delta State Governor, Rt. Hon. Sheriff Oborevwori, has congratulated a Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) chieftain and elder statesman, Chief Mike Adiotomre, as he clocks 86 years. Adiotomre is a well-known administrator and exceptional politician from Ovu-Inland, Ethiope East Local Government Area of the state. In a statement by his Chief Press Secretary, Sir Festus Ahon, in Asaba, the governor commended Adiotomre for his tremendous contributions to state and nation building. He noted that Adiotomre had made outstanding contributions to Nigeria's development, particularly during his tenure as Secretary
Oborevwori celebrates Edith Okowa at 63
Delta State Governor, Rt. Hon. Sheriff Oborevwori, has congratulated the wife of the immediate past Governor of the state, Dame Edith Okowa, on her 63rd birth anniversary. Governor Oborevwori, in statement by his Chief Press Secretary, Sir Festus Ahon, in Asaba, lauded Dame Okowa for her charitable endeavours, particularly those aimed at giving the less-fortunate members of the society a higher quality of life. He said that Dame Okowa remained an honourable and selfless woman who stood stoically by her husband as Governor of the state
Tinubu, Oborevwori, Obaseki, others pay tribute to late Asagba of Asaba
President Bola Tinubu, Governor Sheriff Oborevwori of Delta State and his Edo counterpart, Mr Godwin Obaseki were among guests who graced the memorial mass in honour of the late 13th Asagba of Asaba, HRM Professor Joseph Chike Edozien, CFR in Asaba, the DeltaStateCapital. Other guests present include; Deputy Governor of the state, Sir Monday Onyeme, former Governors, Senator Ifeanyi Okowa, Chief James Ibori, former Deputy Governor, Chief Benjamin Elue, Senator Ned Nwoko, Speaker of the State House of Assembly, Rt. Hon. Emomotimi Guwor, Chairman of
Delta vows to enforce Okada, scrap metal ban in restricted areas
Delta State Government, DTSG, Thursday, said it will enforce to the fullest, the ban on commercial motorcycles and scrap metal scavenging popularly known as 'iron condemn' in restricted areas across the state. Secretary to the State Government, Dr. Kingsley Emu who disclosed this in an interview with journalists shortly after a meeting with critical stakeholders in the state, said there is zero tolerance for okada riders in restricted areas and scrap metal scavengers across the state. He said the stakeholders meeting attended by all security agencies
