Tag: Governor Sheriff Oborevwori

Okpai: Oborevwori Berates Sen Ned Nwoko Over False Allegations Against Him

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  Governor Sheriff Oborevwori of Delta State has publicly denounced Senator Ned Nwoko, representing Delta North Senatorial District, for allegedly spreading falsehoods about him. During a courtesy visit by the Ndokwa Neku Union led by the President General Brigadier General Mike Ndubisi Rtd, at the State Government House in Asaba, Governor Oborevwori revealed that Senator Nwoko has never engaged him in discussions regarding development projects in the state. The Governor clarified that the only interaction he had with Senator Nwoko was when the latter requested appointments for some individuals, which…

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Oborevwori Congratulates Admiral Mike Onah On Birth Anniversary

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  Delta State Governor, Rt. Hon. Sheriff Oborevwori has congratulated elder statesman and chieftain of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Admiral Mike Onah, OON (retd) on his birth anniversary. In a statement by his Chief Press Secretary, Sir Festus Ahon, in Asaba on Friday, the Governor described the former Chief of Naval Accounts and Ex-Chairman of Military Pension Board as a distinguished military officer, elder stateman and administrator per excellence. The Governor noted that the celebrant’s steadfastness, dedication, and commitment towards nation building, peace, unity, and progress of the country…

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Oborevwori Directs Immediate Payment Of Minimum Wage In Delta

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  Delta State Governor, Rt. Hon. Sheriff Oborevwori, has approved the payment of the new minimum wage to workers in the state with effect from October. Secretary to the State Government (SSG), Dr. Kingsley Emu, disclosed this during a meeting of the Committee of the new minimum wage with leadership of the Organized Labour in Delta State, comprising the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC), Trade Union Congress (TUC), and the Joint Negotiating Council (JNC), to discuss the implementation of the new minimum wage. Emu said the meeting was at the instance…

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AN OPEN LETTER TO GOVERNOR SHERIFF OBOREVWORI ON WITHHELD CONSTITUENCY PROJECTS MONEY OF APC LEGISLATORS IN DELTA STATE AND THE NEED TO RELEASE SAME

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AN OPEN LETTER TO G By Assin Godstime I write on behalf of the Urhobo Nation, being one of its illustrious sons, to passionately appeal to the Executive Governor of Delta State, His Excellency, Rt. Hon. (Elder) Sheriff OBOREVWORI to release the CONSTITUENCY PROJECTS funds to All Progressive Congress, APC LEGISLATORS in DELTA STATE. A Governor, to the best of my knowledge, is a political leader of a state who genuinely practises an all inclusive governance irrespective of party affiliation. Unfortunately, the Nigerian politics have been laced with contrary practices.…

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Gov Oborevwori: How Not To Justify Misgovernment

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By Wilson Goruvwoghor   The video that went viral on Governor Sheriff Oborevwori of Delta state telling a misfit contractor that he wasn’t going to accept a trashy road project, presumed completed, during the governor’s inspection visit, speaks to how debased governance has become in the state.   While praise singers have flooded the viral video with comments heroworshiping the governor as being exceptionally responsible and concerned about quality projects delivery, the reality exposed a governor in show of shame and self indictment.   On the video was a road…

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Celebrating Delta State @ 33: A Comprehensive Journey of Growth, Unity, and Future Prospects

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  BY DENNIS OTU On August 27, 1991, the geographical and political landscape of Nigeria witnessed a significant transformation when the then Military President, General Ibrahim Badamosi Babangida (IBB), created Delta State from the erstwhile Bendel State. Over the past 33 years, Delta State has evolved into a critical player in Nigeria’s socio-economic and political spheres, contributing significantly to the nation’s oil wealth and fostering a harmonious and diverse community. Geographical and Strategic Importance Delta State is situated in the South-South geopolitical zone of Nigeria, a region known for its…

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NACTOMORAS Appeals To Tinubu, Oborevwori for Relief from Police Harassment

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  The Delta State chapter of the National Commercial Tricycle and Motorcycle Owners/Riders Association (NACTOMORAS) has made an urgent appeal to President Bola Ahmed Tinubu and Governor Sheriff Oborevwori, seeking their intervention to end ongoing police harassment, brutality, and intimidation against its members. During a peaceful protest held at Udu Road in Udu Local Government Area of Delta State, the group alleged that officers of the Delta State Police Command are being used by rival groups to obstruct their lawful transport business activities. The protesters cited the 2015 death of…

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DELTA DEVT: Ughelli North Leaders Pass Confidence Vote On Oborevwori

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  Elected and Political Appointees Forum of Ughelli North Local Government Area, has passed a vote of confidence on Governor Sheriff Oborewori on his infrastructural transformation of the state. The vote of confidence was passed during a meeting of the forum hosted by the Director General, Delta State Contributory Health Commission (DSCHC), Dr Isaac Akpoveta at his country home in Ofuoma, Ughelli North, weekend. The vote of confidence which held that Governor Oborevwori has surpassed expectations since taking the saddle of leadership in the state, was moved by the Board…

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Understanding Rt Hon Sheriff Oborevwori (13): Inspiring Strategic And Sustainable Industrialization

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  While Sheriff is being applauded for his commitment and performance in the construction of inherited and newly initiated projects, especially roads, bridges, markets, health and educational facilities, to reconfigure the infrastructural landscape of Delta State, he is also taking deliberate, concerted and intensive but quiet actions towards re-engineering the industrial landscape of the state for sustainable economic growth. Understanding that the informal productive sector accounts for the larger percentage of the GDP and to provide opportunities for all, in line with his MORE Agenda, his attention to re-developing Micro,…

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Okada Ban Has Reduced Crime In Delta – Oborevwori

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  Delta State Governor, Rt. Hon. Sheriff Oborevwori, Tuesday, said the ban on motorcycle, popularly known as Okada, for commercial transportation, had led to a noticeable reduction in crime rate in Asaba and its environs. Governor Oborevwori disclosed this when he received on courtesy call, the Forum of Female Permanent Secretaries in the state, led by the Permanent Secretary, Ministry of Environment, Dr (Mrs) Mininie Oseji. He said he was impressed with the performance of the Permanent Secretaries in their offices and charged them to continue to put in their…

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