Oborevwori greets Sanwo-Olu at 59
Delta State Governor, Rt. Hon. Sheriff Oborevwori, has congratulated his Lagos state counterpart, Mr. Babajide Sanwo-Olu, as he clocks 59 on June 25. Governor Oborevwori in a statement by his Chief Press Secretary, Sir Festus Ahon, in Asaba on Tuesday, praised the Lagos State Governor's leadership skills and administrative abilities, calling him an exceptional professional, shrewd administrator, and passionate leader of immeasurable worth. He expressed gratitude for the outstanding and illustrious achievements made by Governor Sanwo-Olu, whose pragmatist and visionary leadership have kept Lagos and its
Oborevwori felicitates Julius Rone, at 50
Delta State Governor, Rt. Hon. Sheriff Oborevwori has congratulated Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer of UTM FLNG Limited, Dr Julius Rone, OFR, on his 50th birth anniversary on June 25. In a statement by his Chief Press Secretary, Sir Festus Ahon, in Asaba, Oborevwori said Rone popularly called "The Gas King" is a distinguished son of Delta who has made significant contributions to the expansion and development of the State and Nation via his investments in oil and gas as well as other commercial
Oborevwori congratulates Nkem Okwuofu at 74
Delta State Governor, Rt. Hon. Sheriff Oborevwori, has congratulated a former Chairman, Civil Service Commission, Dame Nkem Okwuofu, on her 74th birth anniversary. Governor Oborevwori, in a statement released in Asaba by his Chief Press Secretary, Sir Festus Ahon, praised the nurse-turned-politician for her devotion, loyalty and commitment to the unity and growth of the state and the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP). The governor expressed joy that Okwuofu, a PDP leader and member of the National Executive Committee of the party, has continued to be a
Oborevwori congratulates Okonjo-Iweala at 70
Delta State Governor, Rt. Hon. Sheriff Oborevwori, has congratulated the Director-General of World Trade Organisation (WTO), Dr Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala, GCON as she clocks 70 years on June 13. Governor Oborevwori in a statement released in Asaba by his Chief Press Secretary, Sir Festus Ahon, praised Okonjo-Iweala, a distinguished Deltan from Ogwashi-Uku and the first African woman to lead the global trade organisation, as a shining example of professionalism and integrity and as a great role model for women. He commended the WTO Director-General for her sublime
Between Gov Oborevwori, Demonic Opposition and Compulsive Criticism
By Fred Edoreh In the understanding that oppositions always have a right to try to cast down a ruling government in order to gain political capital, I usually take their criticisms as expected and normal. However, it is to be understood that a responsible opposition must try to balance their bid for power and an understanding of the development needs of their state, country or society, to enable them properly situate their criticisms. I also concede to the freedom of any political pressure group to christen itself
Oborevwori felicitates Erstwhile Dep Governor, Elue at 84
Delta State Governor, Rt. Hon. Sheriff Oborevwori, has congratulated a former Deputy Governor of the state, Chief Benjamin Elue, on his 84th birth anniversary on June 6. Governor Oborevwori, in a statement by his Chief Press Secretary, Sir Festus Ahon, in Asaba, noted that Chief Elue, a distinguished educator and politician whose modesty, devotion, and loyalty has continued to inspire younger generation of politicians and leaders, served as former Governor James Ibori's deputy from 1999 to 2007. According to him, Chief Elue had been faithful and
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
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
