*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
Why we are intervening on Federal roads – Delta Govt
Delta State Government, Wednesday, explained that it was intervening on several Federal Government roads across the state to enable Deltans and other Nigerians have unfettered access to convey goods and services. The State Commissioner for Works (Rural and Riverine Roads), Mr Charles Aniagwu disclosed this during inspection of ongoing rehabilitation and reconstruction of the old Umutu-Abraka-Eku road at Abraka in Ethiope East Local Government Area of the state. Aniagwu who frowned at the state of federal roads in the state, said Governor Sheriff Oborevwori was determined
Oborevwori Greets Plateau Governor, Caleb Mutfwang At 59
Oborevwori Greets Plateau Governor, Caleb Mutfwang At 59 Delta State Governor, Rt Hon Sheriff Oborevwori, on Monday, congratulated his Plateau counterpart, Mr. Caleb Mutfwang, on his 59th birth anniversary. Oborevwori in a statement by his Chief Press Secretary, Sir Festus Ahon, in Asaba, commended the governor for his audacious infrastructural renewal mission in Plateau State, saying he was an an ingenious leader, who God selected to serve his people at a critical period. He described Governor Mutfwang as an indefatigable administrator and promise keeper, and extolled him
IPAC passes confidence vote on Oborevwori
IPAC passes confidence vote on Oborevwori Inter Party Advisory Council, IPAC, Delta State chapter, has passed a vote of implicit confidence on Governor Sheriff Oborevwori in recognition of his outstanding accomplishments in the governance of the state. Chairman of IPAC in the state, Prince Henry Eze, hage the vote of confidence when he led members of the State Council on a courtesy visit to Governor Sheriff Oborevwori at Government House, Asaba on Tuesday. According to Eze, "as critical stakeholders in the Delta State political space, we make
Oborevwori Pledges Potable Water Supply For Rural Dwellers
Oborevwori Pledges Potable Water Supply For Rural Dwellers Delta State Governor, Rt. Hon. Sheriff Oborevwori, Monday, pledged to ensure provision of potable water supply to rural dwellers in the state. Governor Oborevwori made the pledge when he received on a courtesy call, the Steering Committee of the Nigeria - Sustainable Urban Rural Water Supply and Sanitation (SURWASH) led by Dr Dumebi Madu, in Government House, Asaba. He said his administration was committed to ensuring adequate potable water supply to improve sanitation and hygiene, especially in the rural
Oborevwori lauds Egbetokun on officers’ wives’ welfare
Oborevwori lauds Egbetokun on officers' wives' welfare Delta State Governor, Rt. Hon. Sheriff Oborevwori, Monday, commended the wife of the Inspector- General of Police, Mrs Elizabeth Egbetokun, for working towards ensuring the sustainable welfare of families of police officers in the country. Governor Oborevwori made the commendation when he received on an advocacy visit, the wife of the Inspector - General of Police and President of the Police Officers' Wives' Association, POWA, Mrs Elizabeth Egbetokun, and her delegation to Government House, Asaba. He commended Mrs Egbetokun for
Oborevwori Congratulates Diri On Assumption For Second Term
Oborevwori Congratulates Diri On Assumption For Second Term Delta State Governor, Rt. Hon. Sheriff Oborevwori, has congratulated his Bayelsa counterpart, Senator Douye Diri and his Deputy, Senator Lawrence Ewhrudjakpor, on their inauguration for second term on Wednesday. Governor Oborevwori in a statement by his Chief Press Secretary, Sir Festus Ahon, in Asaba on Wednesday, said that Diri's emergence for another term in office was epoch-making. He lauded Diri for his Prosperity vision for Bayelsans which, according to him, would engender the sustainable growth and development of the
ILLICIT DRUGS: Deaconess Mrs Oborevwori Attends Prevention, Treatment and Care Training
ILLICIT DRUGS: Deaconess Mrs Oborevwori Attends Prevention, Treatment and Care Training The First Lady of Delta State, Deaconess Mrs Tobore Oborevwori, has attended a two day training Programme on prevention, treatment and care, organized by the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) in Abuja. The training programme, aimed at strengthening the capacity of First Ladies nationwide in addressing the menace of illicit drug usage, ended today. In a statement by the First Lady, she said "today, we concluded an important endeavour aimed
We’ll Engage FG To Revitalise Delta Ports – Oborevwori
We'll Engage FG To Revitalise Delta Ports - Oborevwori Delta State Governor, Rt. Hon. Sheriff Oborevwori, Tuesday, said his administration would engage relevant Federal Government authorities for the revitalisation of all seaports in the state. Governor Oborevwori stated this when he received the Olu of Warri Kingdom, HRM Atuwatse III, CFR, and his retinue of chiefs at Government House, Asaba. He commended the leadership quality of the Olu of Warri, describing him as a blessing to our generation. Oborevwori said; "I appreciate you for the love you have
We’ll Stand With You Till 2031, Delta Youths Assure Oborevwori
We'll Stand With You Till 2031, Delta Youths Assure Oborevwori A coalition of Delta State Community Youth Forum, Monday, declared its unalloyed support for the state governor, Rt. Hon. Sheriff Oborevwori, affirming that they would rally round him for a second tenure till 2031. Members of the coalition who were in Government House, Asaba, in large numbers on a solidarity visit to the governor, said they would continue to support the policies and programmes of the Governor Oborevwori- led administration in the state. Speaking on behalf of
