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  Delta State Government, weekend, said it would not abandon flood victims across the state as rising water level threatens those living in coastal communities. The Chief Press Secretary to the Governor, Sir Festus Ahon, gave the assurance during a television programme monitored in Asaba. According to him, Governor Sheriff Oborevwori remained committed to ensuring that all residents of the state were protected and catered for in line with his administration’s M.O.R.E Agenda. He, however, called on those living in flood-prone areas to relocate to higher grounds as

  Delta State Commissioner for Works (Highways and Urban Roads), Comrade Reuben Izeze, Tuesday, said Governor Sheriff Oborevwori was determined to deliver quality road projects to all Deltans across the state. The Commissioner who spoke during inspection of projects in Warri South and Uvwie Local Government Areas of the state, said Governor Oborevwori was desirous to ensure that Deltans get value for every money spent on projects in the state. The projects inspected include, Central Hospital Road Warri, Edo Guest House Road Ekpan, Ogbetuo Avenue, Effurun; Rehabilitation

  By Festus Ahon   When Sheriff Oborevwori assumed office as Governor of Delta State on May 29, 2023, he assured Deltans of his commitment to advancing the state's development, building on the achievements of his predecessors. Since then, he has worked tirelessly, with landmark projects spread across the state. In nearly every local government and senatorial district, Oborevwori has initiated or completed signature projects. During his inaugural address, he emphasized his focus on restoring Warri, the "Oil City," to its former glory. The twin cities of Warri

  BY EJOOR ONOHARIGHO   Delta State Commissioner for Transport Mr Onoriode Agofure has assured the Amalgamated Commercial Tricycle and Motorcycle Owners, Repairers and Riders of Nigeria Synergy in the State. Agofure gave the assurance, when the Union Executives paid him a familiarization visit to intimate him about their proposed commercial activities in the State ,that needed the blessings of the State Government. The ACOMORAN State Chairman Comrade Augustine Omohwo and the State Welfare Secretary Comrade Bishop Kelvin Obigho and other members were in-attendance during the visit in Asaba. Agofure

  The Acting Governor of Delta State, Sir Monday Onyeme, has said that the State Government is committed to promoting a free and independent Judiciary. Speaking at a special court session to mark the opening of 2024/2025 legal year, on Monday in Asaba, Onyeme said, "as a government, we have put premium on maintaining a free and independent Judiciary and it is pertinent to mention that Delta State is one of the first States in the Federation to pass the Judiciary (Financial) Autonomy Law, which was

  Delta State Government, Wednesday, approved the building of a College of Medical Sciences at the Delta State University of Science and Technology, (DSUST) Ozoro, Isoko North Local Government Area of the state. Briefing journalists in Asaba, the State Commissioner for Information, Dr. Ifeanyi Osuoza, said the approval was part of the decisions reached at the State Executive Council meeting presided over by Governor Sheriff Oborevwori at Government House, Asaba. Osuoza, flanked by Commissioners for Works (Highways and Urban Roads), Reuben Izeze; his counterpart in Works (Rural

  Delta State Governor, Rt. Hon. Sheriff Oborevwori, Friday, said the journey leading to the full rebirth of Sapele, once a hub of high heel economic activities, had begun with the construction of over 15km of internal roads in the ancient city. Oborevwori disclosed this at the maiden re-union and business summit organised by the Sapele Memories Development Foundation at the Sapele Athletics Club. Represented by the State Commissioner for Works (Rural and Riverine Roads), Governor Oborevwori said his administration had taken some sure steps to revamp

  The Governor of Delta State, Rt. Hon. Sheriff Oborevwori, has raised alarm over lack of interest in education by Nigeria youths. Speaking while presenting Staff of Office to the Obi of Ubulubu in Aniocha North Local Government Area of Delta State, HRM Charles Ikechukwu, Governor Oborevwori called for stringent measures to nip the situation in the bud. He was represented at the occasion which took place on Friday by his Deputy, Sir Monday Onyeme, FCA. He said, "We are concerned with a growing pattern of some youths

  As Nigeria prepares to celebrate her 64th independence anniversary, Delta State Governor, Rt. Hon. Sheriff Oborevwori, has called on the citizenry to continue to pray for the sustainable peace and unity of the country. Governor Oborevwori made the call at a special Jumat service held on Friday at the Central Mosque, Cable Point, Asaba, where Moslem faithful gathered in large numbers, to pray for the country. Represented by the Chairman, Delta State Muslim Pilgrims Welfare Board, Alhaji Auwal Tukur, the governor, noted that Nigerians were passing

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