Experts call for enhanced cybersecurity infrastructure, education in Delta
By Christopher Odamah With the growing application of information and communication technology in governance, experts have called for a comprehensive and strong cybersecurity policy and legislation to protect critical infrastructure and personal data. Such policy should align with state cybersecurity policies with national and international standards. The envisaged policy should address critical issues such as safeguarding critical infrastructure, including power grids, water systems, and transportation networks as vital assets. This was part of the communique adopted at a one-day Delta State Cyber Security Summit last week in
Delta State Chief Judge Rounds off Third Quarter Custodial Centres visit.
By Shirley Binitie The Chief Judge of Delta State, Justice Tessy Diai has completed the 3rd quarter Custodial Centres visit to Correctional Centres across the State. They are the Warri, Sapele, Kwale, Agbor, Ogwashi-uku Custodial Centres, and the Remand Home, Sapele, where a total of 1288 awaiting trial cases were treated by the State Chief Judge. Consequently, Justice Diai reviewed 381 warrants at the Ogwashi-Uku Custodial Centre,190 warrants at the Kwale Custodial Centre, 162 warrants at the Agbor Custodial Centre, 170warrants at the Sapele Custodial Centre,
Integrity Group slams Anaughe for spewing lies against Okowa, Oborevwori
The Integrity Group has slammed Godwin Anaughe of New Delta Coalition for a malicious online publication against immediate past Governor of Delta State, Senator Ifeanyi Okowa. The group also took a swipe on the author for trying to drag Governor Sheriff Oborevwori into the arena for political reasons. In statement signed by its Convener, Oke Idawene, the group said Dr Okowa was only invited to answer to a petition written against him and should not be seen as a guilty charge. The statement reads: We wish to
Oborevwori fostering environmental sustainability in Delta – Okpomo
Delta State Governor, Rt. Hon. Sheriff Oborevwori has been commended for leading the charge in the transformation and promotion of environmental sustainability in the state. Executive Assistant to the Governor on Beautification, Chief Emmanuel Okpomo, gave the commendation yesterday during demolition of illegal structures at the Cenotaph in Asaba. Okpomo said the exercise was in line with the Governor's M.O.R.E Agenda in promoting environmental sustainability for the well being of inhabitants of the state. The Executive Aide stated that there were a lot of illegal activities at
Oborevwori Has No Skeleton In His Cupboard, Media Aide
*** Says Governor Determined To Give Deltans Better Deal The Executive Assistant to the Delta State Governor on New Media, Mr Felix Ofou has said that the Governor, Rt Hon Sheriff Oborevwori was running a transparent administration, saying he had no skeleton in his cupboard. Briefing newsmen in his office on Tuesday in Asaba, the Executive Assistant on New Media, disclosed that the State government under the watch of Governor Oborevwori had spent the sum of #130 Billion on the payments of debts as at the
Oborevwori’s urban renewal strategies yielding results – Aniagwu
Delta State Commissioner for Works (Rural and Riverine Roads), Mr Charles Aniagwu, has said that Governor Sheriff Oborevwori's urban renewal plans for the state were now yielding tangible fruits across urban centres of the state. Mr Aniagwu disclosed this on Monday in Warri, while speaking to journalists after an inspection of reconstruction of Upper and Lower Erejuwa Road, Esisi road, and Hospital Road, Warri. Aniagwu, who was accompanied by the Chief Press Secretary to the Governor, Sir Festus Ahon, and the functioning Permanent Secretary in the
Oborevwori tasks LG Chairmen on modesty, fiscal discipline
Delta State Governor, Rt. Hon. Sheriff Oborevwori, Monday, charged newly-elected Chairmen and Vice Chairmen of the 25 local governments in the state to embark on viable infrastructural projects and ensure modesty, fiscal discipline, prudent management, judicious allocation of resources, and excellent service delivery. Governor Oborevwori also tasked them to avoid profligacy typified by wasteful spending and extravagant lifestyle, but to address the recurring problems of insecurity, poverty, unemployment and environmental decay in the various local government areas. Oborevwori gave the charge while swearing-in the newly elected
DOP Congratulates Hon Augustine Ogedegbe
The State Director Of Protocol Government House Asaba Chief Onoriode Sunday congratulates Chief Augustine Ogedegbe of the People's Democratic Party, PDP elected Council Chairman as declared by the DSIEC returning officer Dr Mamuyovwi Odia at Isiokolo, Ethiope East
**DSOB Chief, Fred Latimore Oghenesivbe Casts His Vote for PDP at Ethiope East LGA**
By Henry Ubus Ethiope East LGA, July 13, 2024 – In a show of support and commitment to the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Dr. Barr. Fred Latimore Oghenesivbe, the Orientation Bureau Chief, cast his vote today at Unit 13, Okpe Street, Kokori, Ethiope East Local Government Area. Dr. Oghenesivbe arrived at the polling unit promptly and exercised his civic duty at exactly 10:45 am, endorsing the PDP and its candidate, Chief Augustine Ogedegbe. Dr. Oghenesivbe’s participation in the voting process highlights the high level of engagement
Okada ban has reduced crime in Delta – Oborevwori
Delta State Governor, Rt. Hon. Sheriff Oborevwori, Tuesday, said the ban on motorcycle, popularly known as Okada, for commercial transportation, had led to a noticeable reduction in crime rate in Asaba and its environs. Governor Oborevwori disclosed this when he received on courtesy call, the Forum of Female Permanent Secretaries in the state, led by the Permanent Secretary, Ministry of Environment, Dr (Mrs) Mininie Oseji. He said he was impressed with the performance of the Permanent Secretaries in their offices and charged them to continue to
