Delta State Governor, Rt. Hon. Sheriff Oborevwori, Friday, said the journey leading to the full rebirth of Sapele, once a hub of high heel economic activities, had begun with the construction of over 15km of internal roads in the ancient city. Oborevwori disclosed this at the maiden re-union and business summit organised by the Sapele Memories Development Foundation at the Sapele Athletics Club. Represented by the State Commissioner for Works (Rural and Riverine Roads), Governor Oborevwori said his administration had taken some sure steps to revamp
Oborevwori Expresses Concern Over Lack Of Interest In Education By Youths, Presents Staff Of Office To Obi Of Ubulubu
The Governor of Delta State, Rt. Hon. Sheriff Oborevwori, has raised alarm over lack of interest in education by Nigeria youths. Speaking while presenting Staff of Office to the Obi of Ubulubu in Aniocha North Local Government Area of Delta State, HRM Charles Ikechukwu, Governor Oborevwori called for stringent measures to nip the situation in the bud. He was represented at the occasion which took place on Friday by his Deputy, Sir Monday Onyeme, FCA. He said, "We are concerned with a growing pattern of some youths
Independence Anniversary: Oborevwori Urges Nigerians To Pray For Peace, Unity Of The Nation
As Nigeria prepares to celebrate her 64th independence anniversary, Delta State Governor, Rt. Hon. Sheriff Oborevwori, has called on the citizenry to continue to pray for the sustainable peace and unity of the country. Governor Oborevwori made the call at a special Jumat service held on Friday at the Central Mosque, Cable Point, Asaba, where Moslem faithful gathered in large numbers, to pray for the country. Represented by the Chairman, Delta State Muslim Pilgrims Welfare Board, Alhaji Auwal Tukur, the governor, noted that Nigerians were passing
*Pensioners smile as Delta doles out N14.5bn*
Pensioners in Delta State are now smiling to the bank as the State Government has done the needful by splashing over N14.5 billion on them, with the Governor, Rt Hon Sheriff Oborevwori, restating his administration's commitment to the prompt and sustainable payment of pensions and other emoluments of its employees. Governor Oborevwori, who disclosed that his administration had paid over N14.5 billion to offset outstanding various pension obligations, stated this during an interactive meeting with Permanent Secretaries, Directors and Heads of Parastatals, Departments and Agencies
SPECIAL REPORT: Oborevwori’s strides in Delta North
By Felix Ofou There is no doubt that Delta North Senatorial District gave more votes to His Excellency, Rt Hon Sheriff Oborevwori, Governor of Delta State more votes in the 2023 guber poll. This does not in anyway diminish the votes of the two other Senatorial Districts of Central and South. Indeed, the Governor won 21 out of 25 local governments, clearly making him holder of a pan-Delta mandate. Following the recent furore regarding the performance of the Oborevwori administration in Delta North, it has become
*HARDSHIP: Izeze, FOOSTODEY, dole out N35m for Ughelli South women, students, vigilante*
Delta State Commissioner for Works (Highways and Urban Roads), Comrade Reuben Izeze, in conjunction with his allies in FOOSTODEY, have dolled out over N35 million to cushion hardship on women, students and vigilante in Ughievwen Kingdom of Ughelli South Local Government Area of the state. The initiative saw 200 students receiving N25,000 each and 101 small scale traders in the 34 communities of Ughievwen Kingdom receive N50,000 each while the local vigilante received five motorcycles and Sienna bus to enhance their security patrol in the
Delta Govt employs over 3,000 primary school teachers
****Debunks borrowing N40b loan for LGAs By Christopher Odamah Over 3,000 primary school teachers and non-teaching staff have been employed by the Delta State Government under the administration of Rt Hon Sheriff Oborevwori, just as talks of the Governor arranging a N40 billion loan for local governments has been debunked. The Chairman, Delta State Local Government Commission, Hon. Deacon Joseph Otirhue, disclosed this to Delta Revealed. "I can tell you categorically that this present government has done well by giving approval for the employment to primary schools". The teachers,
