2027: We won’t allow idle politicians mislead Deltans with lies – Aniagwu
Delta State Government, Monday, said the Oborevwori administration would not allow idle politicians to continue to paint pictures that were at variance with the reality on ground. The administration said it while it would continue reply critics with projects across the state, it would not also allow certain idle politicians to continue progressing in error by exposing their ignorance to the workings of government. The State Commissioner for Works (Rural Roads) and Public Information, Mr. Charles Aniagwu, disclosed this during a press conference in Asaba on
Delta Govt approves N275bn for 76 projects
Delta State Government, at its maiden Executive Council (EXCO) meeting for 2025, has approved over N275 billion for the execution of 76 projects spanning different sectors across the three senatorial districts of the state. The approval was given at the Exco meeting on Thursday, presided over by Governor Sheriff Oborevwori at Government House, Asaba. The Commissioner for Works (Rural Roads) and Public Information, Mr Charles Aniagwu, who briefed the press after the meeting, said the approvals were record-breaking, outstanding and deafening to critics. Flanked by his counterparts
We have not borrowed since Oborevwori took over – Delta Govt
Delta State Government, Friday, reiterated that it had not borrowed any money since Governor Sheriff Oborevwori took over governance in the state on May 29, 2023. The State Commissioner for Finance, Chief Fidelis Tilije who disclosed this at a press conference in Asaba, said contrary to reports by an online news medium, the State Government had not entered into any borrowing relationship with any institution. According to him, "this state has not entered into any borrowing relationship whatsoever, whether partnership, individual, corporate, bank, local, national or
Why Delta does not owe contractors – Aniagwu
Delta State Commissioner for Works (Rural Roads) and Public Information, Mr Charles Aniagwu, said the State Government does not owe contractors because Governor Sheriff Oborevwori was determined to ensure quality and timely delivery of projects across the state. Aniagwu disclosed this yesterday during the inspection of multiple road projects in Sapele metropolis, including the failed portions of the Okirighwre - Benin Road, Okirighwre - Amukpe Road, Shell Road Extension, and Hausa Road Extension. Aniagwu, who was accompanied by the Chief Press Secretary to the Governor, Sir
We won’t abandon flood victims – Delta Govt
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 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
ROAD EXPANSION: We’ll redesign Effurun roundabout for free traffic flow – Oborevwori
Delta State Governor, Rt. Hon. Sheriff Oborevwori, Sunday, said the state government was working with the construction giant, Julius Berger, to redesign and remodel the Effurun roundabout for the purpose of providing cloverleaf and road expansion in the busy corridor. Governor Oborevwori disclosed this to newsmen shortly after inspecting the flyover under construction at PTI junction in Uvwie Local Government Area of the state. The Governor, who said he was impressed with the job done so far on the projects, expressed optimism that Julius Berger would
Delta reiterates commitment to curbing Cholera outbreak
Delta State Government has assured residents that it will give nothing to chance as it collaborates with the Nigeria Center for Disease Control and Prevention (NCDC) to curb the spread of cholera outbreak in the State. The Delta State Commissioner for Health, Dr. Joseph Onojaeme gave the assurance yesterday when responding to questions on efforts the State Government has made in curbing the spread of Cholera in the State recently. He disclosed that from the three out breaks which occurred in February, March and June, 2024,
Delta commences work on 2024-2027 Medium-Term Devt Plan
Delta State Government, Thursday, commenced preparatory work for the formulation of a new Medium-Term Development Plan, covering 2024-2027, for the state. The State Commissioner for Economic Planning, Mr Sunny Ekadeyan, disclosed this in his welcome remarks at an enlightenment and orientation workshop for Focal Persons at Ministries, Departments and Agencies (MDAs) held at the Prof. Chike Edozien Secretariat in Asaba. Ekadeyen said the state achieved 80 per cent of its Medium-Term Development Plan for 2020-2023 and commended professionals from different cadres of the State Civil Service
