Fed Med Varsity’ll open up more development in Kwale – Oborevwori
Delta State Governor, Rt. Hon. Sheriff Oborevwori, Friday, said he has approved 15 hectares of land as a take-off site for the Federal University of Medical and Health Sciences in Kwale, Ndokwa West Local Government Area of the state. Oborevwori disclosed this when he received leaders and stakeholders of the Ndokwa nation led by the Deputy Governor, Sir Monday Onyeme at Government House, Asaba. The Governor who expressed appreciation to the Ndokwa and Anioma nation for their support to his administration and during his mother-in-law's funeral,
Oborevwori urges strict adherence to standards in project delivery
Delta State Governor, Rt. Hon. Sheriff Oborevwori, has charged mandate officers in Ministries, Departments and Agencies (MDAs) to ensure strict adherence to standards before clearance certificates are issued to contractors for projects done. The Governor gave the charge on Friday while receiving the College of Permanent Secretaries led by the state Head of Service, Mr. Reginald Bayoko, on a Christmas and New Year visit to him in Government House, Asaba. The Governor, who said that Permanent Secretaries were very key to his administration, commended them for
Local Govts most important in any nation – Okowa
The immediate past governor of Delta State, Senator Ifeanyi Okowa, Friday, said the local government council structure was the most important government in any nation across the globe because of its closeness to the people at the grassroots. Senator Okowa disclosed this while inaugurating ultra-modern hall and office complex at Owa-Oyibu, headquarters of lka North-East Local Government Area of the state which was built and named after him by the Barr. Victor Ebonka led administration in the local government council. He noted that if the resources
Oborevwori approves land for Federal Medical Varsity, Kwale
Delta State Governor, Rt. Hon. Sheriff Oborevwori has approved provision of take off site for the Federal University of Medical and Health Sciences, Kwale in Ndokwa West Local Government Area of the State. The State Commissioner for Lands, Surveys and Urban Development, Chief Emamusi Obiodeh announced the Governor's approval to journalists in Asaba on Friday. According to the Commissioner, the Federal University of Medical and Health Sciences take-off site is the place previously used by the School of Marine Technology, Kwale. The Governor has approved 15 hectares
Gov Oborevwori salutes Gen. Ogomudia at 74
Delta State Governor, Rt. Hon. Sheriff Oborevwori, has congratulated former Chief of Defence Staff, Gen. Alexander Ogomudia (Retd), as he clocks 74 years on Dec. 29. According to Governor Oborevwori, Ogomudia, the Uzere born General in Isoko South, is a prominent Deltan and the former Chief of Army Staff, who was resolutely dedicated to Nigeria's peaceful coexistence. In a statement by his Chief Press Secretary, Sir Festus Ahon, in Asaba, the governor expressed gratitude to Gen. Ogomudia, who held the position of Chief of
Oborevwori mourns as Governor Akeredolu dies at 67
Delta State Governor, Rt. Hon. Sheriff Oborevwori has expressed deep sadness on the passing of Ondo State Governor, Chief Rotimi Akeredolu, SAN, at the age of 67. Governor Oborevwori, in a statement by his Chief Press Secretary, Sir Festus Ahon in Asaba, expressed his condolences to Akeredolu’s wife, Mrs Betty Anyanwu-Akeredolu, family members, the government and people of Ondo State on the passing of the renowned senior lawyer. He noted that the late Governor Akeredolu who was Chairman of Southern Governors’ Forum, was an urbane and
Oborevwori underscores importance of local governments to nation-building
Delta State Governor, Rt. Hon. Sheriff Oborevwori, Wednesday, underscored the importance of local government councils to the overall growth and development of the nation. Governor Oborevwori stated this when he received on Christmas visit the College of Heads of Personnel Management, HPMs and Treasurers to the Local Governments, TLGs led by its President, Chief Austin Emaduku, at his Osubi country home. The Governor who expressed delight at receiving the delegation appreciated them for their support before, during and after the elections. Governor Oborevwori said: "I am very
Oborevwori congratulates Deltans at Christmas, urges peaceful co-existence
Delta State Governor, Rt. Hon. Sheriff Oborevwori has congratulated Deltans and Nigerians as they join the rest of the world in commemorating the birth of Jesus Christ. Governor Oborevwori's message of felicitation is contained in a statement by his Chief Press Secretary, Sir Festus Ahon, on Sunday in Asaba. The governor urged Christians to use the occasion to offer special prayers to God for a more peaceful, and united state and country. The Governor, while saying that Christmas was a season to show love and care
Oborevwori, Uduaghan, Okowa, attend Ukodhiko’s thanksgiving
Delta State Governor, Rt. Hon. Sheriff Oborevwori, his wife, Deaconess Tobore Oborevwori, former Governors of the state, Dr. Emmanuel Uduaghan and Senator Ifeanyi Okowa, Sunday, attended the victory thanksgiving and dedication service of the Member representing Isoko Federal Constituency, Hon. Jonathan Ukodhiko. The thanksgiving service which held at Ukodhiko's country home at Erawha-Owhe, Isoko North Local Government Area of the state also had in attendance Senator Representing Delta South Senatorial District, Senator Joel Onowakpor-Thomas; Speaker of the State House of Assembly, Rt. Hon. Emomotimi Guwor;
Delta approves N3.887bn disbursement for D-CARES programme
Delta State Executive Council (EXCO), Friday, gave approval for the disbursement of the sum of N3, 887,277,784.66 billion under the D-CARES implementation programme of the state government being second reimbursement from the World Bank. The State Commissioner for Economic Planning, Mr. Sonny Ekedayen disclosed this while briefing journalists on some of the decisions reached at the State Exco meeting presided over by the Governor, Rt. Hon. Sheriff Oborevwori. Mr. Ekedayen said the sum has been distributed through Direct Cash Transfer, FADAMA, Livelihood and Direct Labour, adding
