We have not borrowed since Oborevwori took over – Delta Govt
Delta State Government, Friday, reiterated that it had not borrowed any money since Governor Sheriff Oborevwori took over governance in the state on May 29, 2023. The State Commissioner for Finance, Chief Fidelis Tilije who disclosed this at a press conference in Asaba, said contrary to reports by an online news medium, the State Government had not entered into any borrowing relationship with any institution. According to him, "this state has not entered into any borrowing relationship whatsoever, whether partnership, individual, corporate, bank, local, national or
Rural Devt: Oborevwori connecting communities, transforming lives in Delta – Aniagwu
Delta State Commissioner for Works (Rural Roads) and Public Information, Mr Charles Aniagwu, Thursday, said Governor Sheriff Oborevwori was connecting communities and transforming lives through provision of road infrastructure across rural communities in the state. Speaking on national television monitored in Asaba, Aniagwu said Governor Oborevwori has completed over 100km of roads with over 150km ongoing. He said Oborevwori provided N1 billion each for road construction in the 25 local government areas in 2024 fiscal year and upscaled it to N2.1 billion each in the 2025
Why Delta does not owe contractors – Aniagwu
Delta State Commissioner for Works (Rural Roads) and Public Information, Mr Charles Aniagwu, said the State Government does not owe contractors because Governor Sheriff Oborevwori was determined to ensure quality and timely delivery of projects across the state. Aniagwu disclosed this yesterday during the inspection of multiple road projects in Sapele metropolis, including the failed portions of the Okirighwre - Benin Road, Okirighwre - Amukpe Road, Shell Road Extension, and Hausa Road Extension. Aniagwu, who was accompanied by the Chief Press Secretary to the Governor, Sir
Oborevwori silencing critics with legacy projects – Aniagwu
Delta State Commissioner for Works (Rural Roads) and Public Information, Mr. Charles Aniagwu, Wednesday, said Governor Sheriff Oborevwori’s legacy projects had silenced critics in the state. Aniagwu, who spoke during the inspection of the ongoing storm water project to deflood Okuokoko, Ugolo-Okpe, Osubi and environs, said Governor Oborevwori was building legacy projects that would impact positively on the lives of citizens. The Commissioner who was in company of the Chief Press Secretary to the Governor, Sir Festus Ahon and top officials of the ministry, said: "The
Deltans are feeling impact of Oborevwori’s devt – Clark
Elder Statesman and Convener of the Pan Niger Delta Forum (PANDEF), Chief Edwin Clark, has commended Delta State Governor, Rt Hon Sheriff Oborevwori, for his achievements in the state since assuming office on May 29th, 2023. Clark, who said Governor Oborevwori had achieved much within a short time as governor, added that he had outperformed his predecessors. In an open letter on Friday, Clark praised Oborevwori for transforming Warri into a bustling commercial hub and addressing long-standing infrastructural challenges across the state. He berated the Senator representing
2027: WHO’S AFRAID OF OBOREVWORI?
By Norbert Chiazor This life! Out of about 4 million irrepressible people,fate placed a crown on one man. The Almighty patterns our lives. Divine decider.The ultimate captain of our fortunes. I watched Rt Hon Sheriff Oborevwori take oath of office in 2023 and concluded that the man has fulfilled his destiny. What can be more enigmatic. How lofty is it to be the governor of Delta state! The jewel of Africa's biggest nation. How did simple Sheriff rise to glory,Olympic in grandeur?. Favour! The race is not to the swift nor the
When Utagba-Uno Honoured Onyeme
By FIDELIS EGUGBO "A prophet is honored everywhere except in his own hometown, among his relatives, and in his own house.” Matthew 13:57. The Biblical passage is normally consoling for political leaders because it is rare for them to be honoured by their people. Even those who are not doing well or assisting their people for them to be so recognized easily quote the passage, using it to justify why they were not honoured. One man whose love for humanity is evident across the political, religious and
Delta APC suffering from chronic incontinence
By Dr. Ifeanyi M. Osuoza When an institution that is expected to conduct itself on the basis of informed facts begins to act and react on the basis of speculation or rumour, we must see that something must have gone wrong with its medulla, its core. It is therefore no wonder that, acting through its State Publicity Secretary, Barr Valentine Onojeghuo, the Delta State Chapter of the All Progressives Congress allowed itself to issue a public statement, as recently reported, in reaction to what Onojeghuo himself