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,
Okpai Power Plant: Senator Nwoko Should Partner with Federal Government and Other Stakeholders
By Fred Latimore Oghenesivbe Esq The Okpai Power Plant, located in Delta State, Nigeria, has been a subject of discussion in recent times, particularly with Senator Ned Nwoko’s calls for its completion. While the senator’s enthusiasm for the project is commendable, it is essential to clarify the ownership structure and the role of stakeholders involved. The Okpai Power Plant is a joint venture between the Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation (NNPC), Nigerian Agip Oil Company (NAOC), and other multinational companies. The federal government has a significant stake in
Senator Nwoko’s Anioma State Agenda and Sustainable Peace in Delta State
By Jim Derek Onokuta The quest for the creation of Anioma State by Senator Ned Nwoko has raised concerns about his approach and potential consequences for Delta State. A trending video showed Senator Nwoko issuing instructions to State Governor, Rt Hon Sheriff Oborevwori, in a manner suggesting he wielded significant power and influence. This posture is crude, disrespectful, insensitive, and unacceptable. The Okpai Power Plant, which Senator Nwoko referred to, is neither a Delta State Government project nor under the control of Governor Oborevwori. The power plant
Delta ready for 2024 National Youth Games – Oborevwori
Delta State Governor, Rt. Hon. Sheriff Oborevwori, Wednesday, said the state was ready to host the 8th National Youth Games scheduled to kick-off in Asaba, on Thursday. Governor Oborevwori disclosed this while speaking to journalists shortly after inspecting facilities at the Stephen Keshi Stadium, Asaba, the state capital, which is the main venue for the games. The Governor, who inspected the swimming pool, shooting range and other facilities at the Indoor Sports Hall, was conducted round by Chairman of the Local Organising Committee, LOC, Chief Solomon
Delta State Fully Ready For 8th National Youth Games – SSG
Ahead of the opening ceremony of the 8th National Youth Games scheduled for September 12, the Delta State Government has said it is fully ready for a hitch-free hosting of the event holding in the state capital, Asaba. The assurance was given by the Secretary to the State Government, Dr Kingsley Emu, after an inspection visit of various facilities for the competition. He assured that while the facilities, including competition venues, accommodation facilities and arrangement for transportation are satisfactory, the state has also placed high premium
Onyeme Says Delta North Is 100 Per Cent PDP
The Deputy Governor of Delta State, Sir Monday Onyeme, FCA, has said that Delta North is 100 per cent Peoples Democratic Party, PDP. Speaking at a reception in honour of elected members of the Executive Committee of the PDP from Delta North Senatorial District on Tuesday in Asaba, the deputy governor congratulated the elected officials and charged them to double their efforts to ensure that the district remains intact for the party. He noted that the elected officials clinched the positions based on their track records
NEW MINIMUM WAGE: We are waiting for the chart – Oborevwori
Delta State Governor, Rt. Hon. Sheriff Oborevwori, Tuesday, said the state government was waiting for the enabling chart to implement the new minimum wage. Governor Oborevwori disclosed this while addressing staff of the State House of Assembly during the retirement thanksgiving in honour of immediate past Clerk of the Assembly and now Principal Secretary to the Governor, Mrs Lyna Ocholor. The Governor said the State was taking its time to avoid making mistakes and thanked staff of the Assembly for their support since his days as
Palliative: Delta doles out 508 tonnes of Maize to poultry farmers
...as orphanage homes receive 600 crates of eggs from association By Christopher Odamah Delta State Government has doled out 508 tonnes of maize as palliative to the state poultry farmers, just as Orphanage Homes across the three senatorial districts received 600 crates of eggs gift from the farmers. The Delta State Chairman, Poultry Association of Nigeria (PAN), Chief Eric Tomfawei, disclosed this during the hand over ceremony of the 600 crates of eggs donated to State Orphanage Homes. Presenting the eggs, Tomfawei said the gesture is to formally
