By Omoghene Benedict Delta State Governor, Senator Dr. Ifeanyi Okowa has expressed sadness over the pupils of Army Children’s School who were crushed to death by Petroleum laden tanker on Thursday, July 8, 2021 in Effurun, Uvwie Local Government Area of the State. The Governor on a condolence visit to the school on Friday, described the incident as a very sad one. Governor Okowa who was represented by the Speaker of the Delta State House of Assembly, Rt Hon Sheriff Oborevwori stated that he received the news of the…
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At 60: Oborevwori Celebrates Dame Edith Okowa On Her Birthday
The Speaker of the Delta State House of Assembly, Rt Hon Sheriff Oborevwori has felicitated with the wife of the State Governor, Her Excellency, Dame Edith Okowa on her birthday, describing her as a solid pillar behind the success story of her husband. In a Press Statement by his Chief Press Secretary, Mr Dennis Otu, the Speaker, noted that the First Lady has brought joy to many homes over the years through her 05 Initiative. Rt Hon Oborevwori said that “On behalf of my family, constituents, I want to…
Read MoreDelta Speaker Congratulates Festus Okoh At 50
Speaker of the Delta State House of Assembly, Rt. Hon Sheriff Oborevwori has congratulated the member representing Ika South State constituency in the Delta State House of Assembly, Hon Festus Chukwuyem Okoh on his 50th birthday Oborevwori in his congratulatory message described the lawmaker as a dedicated politician that brougt dividends of democracy to the people of his constituents Ika nation. He said, “I join your family, friends and colleagues to felicitate with you on this Special Birthday because 50 is a milestone. Your tireless dedication and desire to…
Read MoreDelta Speaker, Oborevwori Appeals With Osubi Airstrip Workers To Stay Calm
The Speaker of the Delta State House of Assembly, Rt Hon Sheriff Oborevwori has appealed to the Osubi Airstrip Workers to remain calm and peaceful and not to take laws into their hands. All is not well with the Osubi Airstrip Workers. The Speaker while addressing the Osubi Airstrip Workers at the Airstrip, expressed concern over the plight of the workers who are being owed by Shoreline Oil Services Ltd. “As a member representing this Constituency in the Delta State House of Assembly, I feel your pains on a…
Read MoreOBOREVWORI: CELEBRATING A WORTHY BOSS
BY DENNIS OTU It was a beautiful day and the sun was at its best in Africa hitting the entire landscape magnificently. The sunray on that day was really awesome. The birds and other wonderful Creatures sang beautifully. Unknown to many something great was about to happen on that day. This was in June some years ago. Suddenly, jubilation rented the air as the good news came. A baby boy has just been born and the good news soon spread like wild fire. Please, meet Rt Hon Sheriff…
Read MoreOBOREVWORI FELICITATES WITH ELUE ON HIS BIRTHDAY
The Speaker of the Delta State House of Assembly, Rt Hon Sheriff Oborevwori has felicitated with the state former Deputy Governor, Chief Benjamin Elue on his birthday. The Speaker who extolled the leadership qualities and astute contributions of the former Deputy Governor under the administration of the State former Governor, Chief James Onanefe Ibori, lauded him for his life-long commitment to humanity. In a Press Statement by his Chief Press Secretary, Mr Dennis Otu, the Speaker said that Chief Elue has distinguished himself as an elderstatesman, saying that the…
Read MoreOborevwori Condoles His Political Adviser, Eto Over Sister’s Death
The Speaker of the Delta State House of Assembly, Rt Hon Sheriff Oborevwori has commiserated with his Political Adviser, (POLAD), Chief Matthias Eto, on the death of his immediate younger sister, Mrs. Maria Emonido ( nee Eto ). In a Press Statement by his Chief Press Secretary, Mr. Dennis Otu, on Thursday in Asaba, the Speaker, described late Mrs Maria Emonido, a retired Chief Health Assistant of the Delta State Health Management Board as God-fearing and hardworking woman who raised her children in high moral. According to him, it…
Read MoreMay Day : You Are Partners In Progress, Dependable, Diligent, Oborevwori Tells Workers
The Speaker of the Delta State House of Assembly, Rt Hon Sheriff Oborevwori has felicitated with Nigerian workers on the occasion of the Labour Day Celebration, imploring them to observe the safety health protocol of regular hand washing with soap, use of alcohol-based hand sanitiser, social/ physical distancing and the use of face mask. In a Press Statement by his Chief Press Secretary, Mr Dennis Otu, the Speaker, while specifically congratulating all workers in Delta State, said that this year Workers’ Day was being marked under a very difficult…
Read MoreDelta Local Content Agency Bill Passes Second Reading
The Delta State Local Content Agency Bill, 2019 on Tuesday passed second reading on the floor of the State House of Assembly. The proposed law makes it compulsory for companies and contractors operating in the state to engage fifty percent of its workers from within the state. Opening debate on the Local Content Agency Bill, the Majority Leader, Hon Tim Owhefere said apart from creating jobs the Agency has the mandate to help prospective investors source for skilled manpower from among the locals. He said the bill if passed…
Read MoreDelta Assembly To Collaborate With State Police Command To Tackle Security Challenges
The Delta State House of Assembly is to collaborate with the State Command of the Nigeria Police Force in ensuring effective crime fighting and prevention at the grassroots. The Speaker of the State Assembly, Rt Hon Sheriff Oborevwori made the promise when the newly posted State Commissioner of Police, Mr. Mohammed Inuwa Hafiz paid him and other members of the House a courtesy visit in his office on Tuesday, January 21, 2020. The Speaker commended the new Commissioner of Police for being proactive in crime fighting and prevention…
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