Novena University honours Oborevwori with doctorate degree
Delta State Governor, Rt. Hon. Sheriff Oborevwori, has been awarded an honorary Doctor of Science (Honoris Causa), in Public Policy and Strategy by Novena University, Ogume in recognition of his outstanding accomplishments in the governance of the state. The conferment took place on Saturday during the institution’s 5th combined (2018/2019 through 2023/2024) sessions convocation ceremony at Amai campus in Ukwuani Local Government Area of the state. Speaking at the ceremony, Governor Oborevwori thanked the university for the recognition, adding that the honour was a motivation and
Oborevwori Assures Agbor Fire Victims Of Support
Less than 24 hours after fire caused by fallen tanker ravaged some buildings in Agbor metropolis and led to the death of four persons, the Governor of Delta State, Rt. Hon. Sheriff Oborevwori, has commiserated with the families of the deceased. Governor Oborevwori who mandated his Deputy, Sir Monday Onyeme, to lead top government functionaries to visit families of the victims and inspect the level of damage, said in a video call during the visit to a husband of one of the victims that they
NISMA Inducts Delta Governor’s Media Aide as Associate Member
The Nigerian Institute of Social Media Analysts (NISMA) has inducted Comrade Odamah Eshiemomoh Christopher, Special Assistant to Delta State Governor on Media, as an associate member. This induction is a significant recognition of Odamah's expertise and commitment to social media management. The induction ceremony followed a rigorous two-day Mandatory Educational Training and Development (METAD) program, which covered various aspects of social media management, including advanced analytics, social media psychology, and fact-checking. In his address, DIG Frank Mba, represented by Provost of the Nigeria Police School of
CHIAZOR WELCOMES NUJ PRESIDENT, YAHYA’S VICTORY AS POSITIVE HISTORY.
The Executive Assistant, EA to the Delta state Governor on Media and former Delta NUJ Chairman,Comrade Norbert Chiazor said the victory of Alhassan Yahya as National President, Nigeria Union of Journalists NUJ confirmed the triumph of positive history inspired by humility and determination above all struggles. In a goodwill message from BFI Southbank ,London where he is attending an international media engagement,Mr Chiazor said the emergence of Yayha "proved outstanding but not stunning" as he was remarkably expected to defeat all contenders by his matchless
Ashima condemns pipeline vandalism in Warri North
Chairman of Warri North Local Government Council, Hon. Festus Ashima, has condemned in strong terms the recent vandalism of Chevron oil pipeline at Bibi Field in Eghoro Ward, in the Council area. Ashima in a terse statement made available to the press on Monday, vowed to collaborate with security agencies to unravel the criminal elements responsible for the dastardly act. While saying that destruction of critical infrastructure does not only pose a significant threat to the environment and public safety but also undermines the economic development
Oborevwori, Guwor, Dafinone, others pay last respect to Gbagi
Delta State Governor, Rt. Hon. Sheriff Oborevwori, Speaker of the State House of Assembly, Rt. Hon. Emomotimi Guwor, Senator representing Delta Central Senatorial District, Senator Ede Dafinone, Friday, attended the funeral ceremony of former Minister of State for Education, Olorogun Kenneth Gbagi. Gbagi, who was Delta State Governorship candidate of the Social Democratic Party (SDP) in the 2023 general elections, died on Saturday, May 4, 2024, at the age of 62 years. Other dignitaries at the funeral include; Chief Judge of Delta State, Justice Theresa Diai;
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
Tinubu, Oborevwori, Dafinone, Ogboru attend Kokori’s funeral
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, Governor Sheriff Oborevwori, Senator Ede Dafinone and Chief Great Ogboru, prominent Nigerians on Friday graced the burial ceremony of elder statesman and hero of Nigeria's democracy, Chief Frank Kokori at Oviorie-Ovu, Ethiope East Local Local Government Area of Delta State. The quiet Agbon clan stood still to give last respect and final rites to their illustrious son, Kokori who passed on December 7, 2023. In his eulogy at the funeral held at St James' Anglican Church Oviorie-Ovu, Ethiope East Local Government Area
Oborevwori condoles Urhobo nation as Okitiakpe dies at 86
Delta State Governor, Rt. Hon. Sheriff Oborevwori, has commiserated with the Okitiakpe family, Ekakpamre community, the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in Ughelli South Local Government Area and the Urhobo nation on the passing of elder statesman, Chief Patrick Okitiakpe. Chief Okitiakpe, who hailed from Ekakpamre in Ughelli South Local Government Area of the State, was a founding leader of the PDP. He died on Monday after a brief illness at the age of 86. Governor Oborevwori, in a statement by his Chief Press Secretary, Sir Festus
Oborevwori mourns as Governor Akeredolu dies at 67
Delta State Governor, Rt. Hon. Sheriff Oborevwori has expressed deep sadness on the passing of Ondo State Governor, Chief Rotimi Akeredolu, SAN, at the age of 67. Governor Oborevwori, in a statement by his Chief Press Secretary, Sir Festus Ahon in Asaba, expressed his condolences to Akeredolu’s wife, Mrs Betty Anyanwu-Akeredolu, family members, the government and people of Ondo State on the passing of the renowned senior lawyer. He noted that the late Governor Akeredolu who was Chairman of Southern Governors’ Forum, was an urbane and
