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  • Delta varsity bestows honorary ambassador on Oborevwori (Photos )

    Delta varsity bestows honorary ambassador on Oborevwori (Photos )

    The Delta State University of Science and Technology, DSUST, Ozoro, has bestowed the honorary ambassador award on the first lady of the state, Mrs Tobore Oborevwori.

    The honour which was conferred on Mrs Oborevwori on Tuesday at the University main campus in Ozoro, Isoko North Local Government Area of the state, was in recognition of her charity works and outstanding accomplishments in women development and girl child empowerment.

    The award which was at the behest of the University’s Directorate of Gender and Development Studies, was presented by Dr Mrs Justina Oboreh.

    Delta varsity bestows honorary ambassador on Oborevwori

    Vice-Chancellor of the University, Prof. Jacob Oboreh, who thanked Governor Sheriff Oborevwori for the support given to the school thus far, assured that plans were under way to introduce more programmes to expand the University’s operations.

    Receiving the award, Mrs Oborevwori, thanked the University for finding her worthy to be so honoured, assuring that she would continue to identify with the nascent institution.

    Represented by wife of the Deputy Governor, Mrs Catherine Onyeme, Mrs Oborevwori expressed support for the program geared towards promoting gender equity and development across the state.

    Delta varsity bestows honorary ambassador on Oborevwori

    “This is one of the vision of my husband, Governor Sheriff Oborevwori in empowering women, girl child and fostering development in our dear state.

    “I therefore appeal to everyone to support the More Agenda of the Oborevwori administration to enable him deliver his promises to the people of our dear state.”

  • Townhall Meeting: Oborevwori’s Political Adviser parleys Warri-South West leaders

    Townhall Meeting: Oborevwori’s Political Adviser parleys Warri-South West leaders

    Warri South-West Local Government Council Chairman, Hon. Sylvester Oromoni, recently hosted Senator Emmanuel Aguariavwodo, Senior Political Adviser to the Governor, in a town hall meeting with PDP leaders and members.

    The meeting aimed to discuss government policies, identify party challenges, and develop solutions to mitigate local development challenges.

    Senator Aguariavwodo, on a statewide tour, was warmly received by Chairman of the Local Government Council, Hon. Sylvester Oromoni, Delta State House of Assembly Speaker Rt. Hon. Dennis Emomotimi Guwor, and other PDP leaders.

    The Senator conveyed the Governor’s appreciation for Warri South-West’s steadfast support and commended Hon. Oromoni and other leaders for their dedication.

    He assured attendees that the M.O.R.E. agenda is ongoing and outlined plans for new empowerment programs.

    Key attendees at the parley include; PDP Chairman, Godwin Omadoye; Delta State House of Assembly Speaker; Rt. Hon. Dennis Emomotimi Guwor; Hon. Daniel Mayuku; Chief Hon. Frank Omare; Chief Hon. Favour Izoukumor; Chief Hon. Omatsone JFK; Chief Boro Opudu; Pst. Arex Akemotubo, PDP State Auditor, Hon. Emmanuel Adun, Delta South Financial Secretary, Hon. Frank Pukon, Hon. Raymond Pira, Hon. Anino, Hon. Godspower Binakigha, Dr. Paul Bebenimibo, Ward Chairman Chief Sylvester Tiebebedigha JP, among others.

    Hon. Oromoni led the call for local leaders to voice the LGA’s most pressing needs, reinforcing his commitment to addressing grassroots challenges.

    Leaders emphasized critical areas for improvement, and Rt. Hon. Emomotimi Guwor updated attendees on current projects, assuring timely completion in line with Governor Oborevwori’s community development commitment.

    The town hall fostered direct engagement between the local government chairman, party leaders, and PDP members, highlighting Hon. Oromoni’s active role in advancing Warri South-West’s progress.

    High point of the meeting was the passing of vote of confidence on Governor Sheriff Oborevwori which was sequel to a motion moved by Raymond Pira and seconded by Deacon Godspower Benakiegha.

  • Oborevwori felicitates Pastor Ayo Oritsejafor on birth anniversary

    Oborevwori felicitates Pastor Ayo Oritsejafor on birth anniversary

    Delta State Governor, Hon. Sheriff Oborevwori, has congratulated the General Overseer of Word of Life Bible Church, Warri, Pastor Ayo Oritsejafor, as he celebrates his birth anniversary on November 10.

    Governor Oborevwori in a statement issued by his Chief Press Secretary, Sir Festus Ahon, in Asaba, also hailed the former President of the Christian Association of Nigeria, CAN, on his 52 years of service in the Lord’s vineyard.

    Governor Oborevwori described Pastor Oritsejafor as a respected man of God who had made significant contributions to the growth and expansion of Christendom.

    The Governor praised the revered cleric for his humility and exceptional patriotism, particularly for having led the flock of Christ since his rebirth 52 years ago.

    He said that Pastor Oritsejafor’s place in history was full of achievements in God’s vineyard, where he had erected churches and mentored many clerics during the 52 years of effective Christian life and leadership.

    “On behalf of my family, the government and people of Delta State, I congratulate you, our highly respected father of faith, Pastor Ayo Oritsejafor, on your birth anniversary.

    “With guest preachers from all over the world, your church’s annual Jubilee Word Festival is known for its signs and wonders, saving thousands of lives from sin and delivering people from demonic bondages.

    “I wish you many more years of successful ministry in the Lord’s vineyard and service to humanity as you commemorate this year’s anniversary,’’ Governor Oborevwori said.

  • Integrity Group hammer Anaughe for telling lies against Okowa, Oborevwori

    Integrity Group hammer Anaughe for telling lies against Okowa, Oborevwori

    The Integrity Group has slammed Godwin Anaughe of New Delta Coalition for a malicious online publication against immediate past Governor of Delta State, Senator Ifeanyi Okowa.

    The group also took a swipe on the author for trying to drag Governor Sheriff Oborevwori into the arena for political reasons.

    In statement signed by its Convener, Oke Idawene, the group said Dr Okowa was only invited to answer to a petition written against him and should not be seen as a guilty charge.

    The statement reads: We wish to react to a recent online publication by a group known as NEW DELTA COALITION which is obviously sponsored by the beleaguered APC for political purposes. The author of the malicious publication, Godwin Anaughe is a known APC apologist who has been dancing round every APC leader for personal livelihood for years.

    That Dr Okowa was invited by EFCC to answer to a spurious petition does not amount to a conviction. It is a normal process, whenever a petition is written against a high profile person for the media to blow it out of proportion.

    That Dr Okowa finished strong as Governor of Delta state from 2015-2023 cannot be controverted. For 8 years,  Dr Okowa raised the bar of governance in Delta state, leaving enduring legacies for all to see.

    The highly ambitious  water storm drainages in Asaba which was initiated by the Okowa administration and now replicated in Warri/Effurun metropolis to mitigate perennial flooding of these cities are testaments of Okowa’s vision for a clean Delta.

    Okowa is remembered for the building of an iconic State-of -the -Arts Secretariat which is unarguably one of the best in Nigeria today. Okowa is remembered for his giant strides in the area of education where he established three  universities to add to the Delta state University Abraka, making Delta State the only state in the Federation with four state owned universities.

    That Aside, Okowa is remembered for establishing several Technical Colleges across the state alongside vocational institutions in order to provide for a paradigm shift from conventional education to technical and vocational education. Deltans will not forget Okowa for his entrepreneurial schemes like YAGEP, STEP, WESAP etc which had engaged several youths and women in Agriculture, artisanal trades and SMEs.

    Deltans are apprised of Okowa’s success in transforming the Stephen Keshi stadium into an international standard sports facility which has played host to several international sports and football competitions

    Dr Okowa never owed civil servants their  salaries throughout his 8 years as governor and he set down a process of phased monthly payment of retirees’ benefits which his successor inherited

    Okowa handed over a healthy state to Sheriff Oborevwori in 2023 and the state has moved on under Oborevwori’s watch. In one and half years of the Oborevwori administration the Governor has firmly rooted his M.O.R.E agenda which includes zero tolerance for shoddy and substandard jobs .

    Delta state is today a huge construction site with Oborevwori engaging A-list construction firms like Julius Berger, CCECC, CCC construction company,Levant construction company and some strong domestic companies to execute high tech road construction projects.!Julius Berger is handling the three Bridges , cloverleaf and road expansion projects in Warri -Effurun area while CCECC is handling sector C of the Asaba Ughelli 149 kilometers expressway including the Obo bridge in Ogwashi Uku.

    With a strong human capital investment in the state which targets youths , women and vulnerable populations in the state, Governor Oborevwori has not borrowed a dime to execute his projects. His judicious handling of the resources of state have been applauded by even his most vitriolic critics.

    It is therefore laughable that an armchair critic would label Oborevwori as a non performer when he should be applauded. Nothing succeeds like success and Governor Oborevwori is heading for the star prize in good governance. The template for measuring a performing governor is lost to NEW DELTA COALITION with its credibility further dented by Anaughe Godwin who is ever ready to be engaged to throw mud at a legitimate government for a fee.

    Like Okowa, Sheriff Oborevwori pays civil servants as at when due and has substantially reduced the backlog of pension entitlement to retired civil servants and teachers .The Oborevwori administration has approved a minimum wage of N77,000 for state civil servants and has upped the ante in improving the livelihood of Deltans through massive entrepreneurial efforts which targets artisans, vulnerable groups and the disabled.

    In just 18 months of the Oborevwori administration he has paid the 2022/23 bursary of 30, 000 students of Delta state origin in tertiary institutions in Nigeria as well as the 2022/2023 financial assistance to Delta state students in seven Nigeria law schools across the country.

    The Oborevwori administration has paid off N14.5billion as pension obligations to retired workers in the state .In line with the M.O.R.E agenda of his administration, Governor Oborevwori in less than 100 days of his administration recruited 3000 teaching and non teaching staff across the state.

    The state’s MORE GRANT SCHEME has recorded tremendous results as thousands of beneficiaries in targeted trades/ artisans have been targeted.The D-CARES programme has been very successful with beneficiaries increased from 36,353 to 110,841 within the first year of the administration.The Delta state government under Oborevwori’s watch has planned to create 50,000 jobs in collaboration with IITA, ADB and the Federal Ministry of Agriculture.

    Under Oborevwori’s administration Delta state maintained its lead in the 8th National Youth games in which Delta state came first with a total of 111 medals distribution into 46 gold, 31 silver and 34 bronze .

    Sheriff Oborevwori in a very short time has distinguished himself in all spheres of governance as he is leaving no stone unturned in ensuring the dividends of democracy to all Deltans irrespective of tribe , creed or belief.

    This piece is not intended to be a compendium of the achievements of Dr Okowa and Sheriff Oborevwori. It is intended to correct the malicious and mischievous publication which portrayed Okowa and Oborevwori as non achievers by a group which calls itself NEW DELTA COALITION

    It is crass irresponsibly for some persons to stand the truth on its head because of politics. Even the most virulent critics of the Oborevwori administration have admitted that the Governor is doing well. Only a blind man or an outrightly mischievous person will spew the kind of lies and misinformation that has come out of the New Delta Coalition

    It behooves on us as responsible media commentators to commend when we see good works being done by a government. Outright condemnation without valid facts is the height of depravity and should be discouraged

    Finally , Dr Okowa has shown clearly that he has nothing to hide. He voluntarily responded to an EFCC invitation and he has responded to all questions and gone home on personal recognition. The media trial of Dr Okowa is therefore uncalled for as he will come out of this phase unscathed

    Sheriff Oborevwori’s administration is also on course and a holistic evaluation of his government will be made after his first tenure in 2027. For now,
    Deltans should do an honest appraisal of the Oborevwori administration and not suffuse the media space with lies, misinformation and propaganda just for political capital.

    The peace we now enjoy in Delta state is because the Oborevwori administration has been fair in the distribution of projects and patronage to all the ethnic nationalities in the state. No amount of baseless criticisms from mischievous persons will distract from this fact.

    In as much as Governor Oborevwori welcomes constructive engagements from Deltans no one will be happy to see a few disgruntled elements throwing spanners in the wheel of progress in Delta State.

    The INTEGRITY GROUP calls on Deltans to continue to support and encourage the Governor Oborevwori administration and the M.O.R.E Agenda as we consolidate on the gains of the administration which has promised to bring the dividends of democracy to every doorstep irrespective of tribe, Political persuasions and creed

    Dr Oke Idawene
    Convener

    Barr Chike Offiah ,PHD
    Secretary General

    Liliveth Ugochukwu
    Publicity Secretary

    Sir(Barr) Simeon Efenudu
    Chairman, Elders Council

    @followers
    Tobore Oborevwori

  • Integrity Group hammer Anaughe for telling lies against Okowa, Oborevwori

    Integrity Group hammer Anaughe for telling lies against Okowa, Oborevwori

    The Integrity Group has slammed Godwin Anaughe of New Delta Coalition for a malicious online publication against immediate past Governor of Delta State, Senator Ifeanyi Okowa.

    The group also took a swipe on the author for trying to drag Governor Sheriff Oborevwori into the arena for political reasons.

    In statement signed by its Convener, Oke Idawene, the group said Dr Okowa was only invited to answer to a petition written against him and should not be seen as a guilty charge.

    The statement reads: We wish to react to a recent online publication by a group known as NEW DELTA COALITION which is obviously sponsored by the beleaguered APC for political purposes. The author of the malicious publication, Godwin Anaughe is a known APC apologist who has been dancing round every APC leader for personal livelihood for years.

    That Dr Okowa was invited by EFCC to answer to a spurious petition does not amount to a conviction. It is a normal process, whenever a petition is written against a high profile person for the media to blow it out of proportion.

    That Dr Okowa finished strong as Governor of Delta state from 2015-2023 cannot be controverted. For 8 years,  Dr Okowa raised the bar of governance in Delta state, leaving enduring legacies for all to see.

    The highly ambitious  water storm drainages in Asaba which was initiated by the Okowa administration and now replicated in Warri/Effurun metropolis to mitigate perennial flooding of these cities are testaments of Okowa’s vision for a clean Delta.

    Okowa is remembered for the building of an iconic State-of -the -Arts Secretariat which is unarguably one of the best in Nigeria today. Okowa is remembered for his giant strides in the area of education where he established three  universities to add to the Delta state University Abraka, making Delta State the only state in the Federation with four state owned universities.

    That Aside, Okowa is remembered for establishing several Technical Colleges across the state alongside vocational institutions in order to provide for a paradigm shift from conventional education to technical and vocational education. Deltans will not forget Okowa for his entrepreneurial schemes like YAGEP, STEP, WESAP etc which had engaged several youths and women in Agriculture, artisanal trades and SMEs.

    Deltans are apprised of Okowa’s success in transforming the Stephen Keshi stadium into an international standard sports facility which has played host to several international sports and football competitions

    Dr Okowa never owed civil servants their  salaries throughout his 8 years as governor and he set down a process of phased monthly payment of retirees’ benefits which his successor inherited

    Okowa handed over a healthy state to Sheriff Oborevwori in 2023 and the state has moved on under Oborevwori’s watch. In one and half years of the Oborevwori administration the Governor has firmly rooted his M.O.R.E agenda which includes zero tolerance for shoddy and substandard jobs .

    Delta state is today a huge construction site with Oborevwori engaging A-list construction firms like Julius Berger, CCECC, CCC construction company,Levant construction company and some strong domestic companies to execute high tech road construction projects.!Julius Berger is handling the three Bridges , cloverleaf and road expansion projects in Warri -Effurun area while CCECC is handling sector C of the Asaba Ughelli 149 kilometers expressway including the Obo bridge in Ogwashi Uku.

    With a strong human capital investment in the state which targets youths , women and vulnerable populations in the state, Governor Oborevwori has not borrowed a dime to execute his projects. His judicious handling of the resources of state have been applauded by even his most vitriolic critics.

    It is therefore laughable that an armchair critic would label Oborevwori as a non performer when he should be applauded. Nothing succeeds like success and Governor Oborevwori is heading for the star prize in good governance. The template for measuring a performing governor is lost to NEW DELTA COALITION with its credibility further dented by Anaughe Godwin who is ever ready to be engaged to throw mud at a legitimate government for a fee.

    Like Okowa, Sheriff Oborevwori pays civil servants as at when due and has substantially reduced the backlog of pension entitlement to retired civil servants and teachers .The Oborevwori administration has approved a minimum wage of N77,000 for state civil servants and has upped the ante in improving the livelihood of Deltans through massive entrepreneurial efforts which targets artisans, vulnerable groups and the disabled.

    In just 18 months of the Oborevwori administration he has paid the 2022/23 bursary of 30, 000 students of Delta state origin in tertiary institutions in Nigeria as well as the 2022/2023 financial assistance to Delta state students in seven Nigeria law schools across the country.

    The Oborevwori administration has paid off N14.5billion as pension obligations to retired workers in the state .In line with the M.O.R.E agenda of his administration, Governor Oborevwori in less than 100 days of his administration recruited 3000 teaching and non teaching staff across the state.

    The state’s MORE GRANT SCHEME has recorded tremendous results as thousands of beneficiaries in targeted trades/ artisans have been targeted.The D-CARES programme has been very successful with beneficiaries increased from 36,353 to 110,841 within the first year of the administration.The Delta state government under Oborevwori’s watch has planned to create 50,000 jobs in collaboration with IITA, ADB and the Federal Ministry of Agriculture.

    Under Oborevwori’s administration Delta state maintained its lead in the 8th National Youth games in which Delta state came first with a total of 111 medals distribution into 46 gold, 31 silver and 34 bronze .

    Sheriff Oborevwori in a very short time has distinguished himself in all spheres of governance as he is leaving no stone unturned in ensuring the dividends of democracy to all Deltans irrespective of tribe , creed or belief.

    This piece is not intended to be a compendium of the achievements of Dr Okowa and Sheriff Oborevwori. It is intended to correct the malicious and mischievous publication which portrayed Okowa and Oborevwori as non achievers by a group which calls itself NEW DELTA COALITION

    It is crass irresponsibly for some persons to stand the truth on its head because of politics. Even the most virulent critics of the Oborevwori administration have admitted that the Governor is doing well. Only a blind man or an outrightly mischievous person will spew the kind of lies and misinformation that has come out of the New Delta Coalition

    It behooves on us as responsible media commentators to commend when we see good works being done by a government. Outright condemnation without valid facts is the height of depravity and should be discouraged

    Finally , Dr Okowa has shown clearly that he has nothing to hide. He voluntarily responded to an EFCC invitation and he has responded to all questions and gone home on personal recognition. The media trial of Dr Okowa is therefore uncalled for as he will come out of this phase unscathed

    Sheriff Oborevwori’s administration is also on course and a holistic evaluation of his government will be made after his first tenure in 2027. For now,
    Deltans should do an honest appraisal of the Oborevwori administration and not suffuse the media space with lies, misinformation and propaganda just for political capital.

    The peace we now enjoy in Delta state is because the Oborevwori administration has been fair in the distribution of projects and patronage to all the ethnic nationalities in the state. No amount of baseless criticisms from mischievous persons will distract from this fact.

    In as much as Governor Oborevwori welcomes constructive engagements from Deltans no one will be happy to see a few disgruntled elements throwing spanners in the wheel of progress in Delta State.

    The INTEGRITY GROUP calls on Deltans to continue to support and encourage the Governor Oborevwori administration and the M.O.R.E Agenda as we consolidate on the gains of the administration which has promised to bring the dividends of democracy to every doorstep irrespective of tribe, Political persuasions and creed

    Dr Oke Idawene
    Convener

    Barr Chike Offiah ,PHD
    Secretary General

    Liliveth Ugochukwu
    Publicity Secretary

    Sir(Barr) Simeon Efenudu
    Chairman, Elders Council

    @followers
    Tobore Oborevwori

  • Oborevwori pledges to partner investors with Delta’s interest

    Oborevwori pledges to partner investors with Delta’s interest

    Delta State Governor, Hon. Sheriff Oborevwori, Thursday, expressed his administration’s readiness to partner with only investors who have the overall interest of the state.

    Governor Oborevwori disclosed this at a meeting with the Chairman of Metwest Steel Limited, Mr. Arun Goswami, and the Managing Director of the company, Mr. Osaro Adusomnwan in Government House, Asaba.

    Oborevwori noted that there were many people who wanted to invest just to see what they could get from the state government, without giving back to the state, stressing that his administration would not partner with such investors.

    “Last month, I went to inspect your factory and also, to the Delta Free Trade Zone, Kwale; it was an assessment visit just to be sure of what is on the ground.

    “There are so many people who want to come and invest to see what they can get from the government; they are not giving back and we are not ready to partner with such investors who just believe in the government to see what they can get from the government.

    “It has to be a private/ partnership arrangement where both the government and the private sector will look at what they are bringing; that is why I said let us meet.

    “We will look at what is on the ground and see if the state government is ready to continue. However, I want to assure you that we are ready to continue”, the governor added.

    On the requests made by the company about the free Trade zone, he assured them that his administration would look into them.

    “If we release our own equity, we need to know the actual time schedule for the successful take- off of the factory at the Kwale Industrial Park.

    “Some investors will tell you this is the time frame and would not keep to it. So, we need you to quickly come with a time frame because we are ready to pay our own equity,” he said, adding that all other issues would be looked into.

    The governor expressed appreciation to the company for their interest in Delta State, saying that such investment was what was needed this time to create jobs that would take the unemployed people off the streets.

    Earlier, the Chairman of the company, Mr. Goswami said the project would be located in Kwale within the Delta State Free Trade Zone, pointing out that they were investing heavily in the project.

    He assured the governor that once they were given the necessary support, the plant would be ready for operation in the next eight months, adding that the project will generate 500 direct jobs in the first phase and 7,000 direct jobs over a period of six years, aside from indirect job opportunities.

    While saying that the whole effort was to be a key partner with the Delta State Government, he noted that the project would boost the Internally- Generated Revenue (IGR) of the state.

    He added, “I look forward to the favourable consideration of the project by the state government as the project will make the state government to achieve its dream to make it (the state) energy -based industrial hub.”

  • Oborevwori mourns Army Chief, Gen. Lagbaja

    Oborevwori mourns Army Chief, Gen. Lagbaja

    Delta State Governor, Rt. Hon. Sheriff Oborevwori has condoled with the Nigerian Army on the unfortunate passing of the Chief of Army Staff, Lt. Gen. Taoreed Abiodun Lagbaja.

    Governor Oborevwori also sent condolences to the family of deceased Army Chief who died on Tuesday at 56.

    The Governor in a statement by his Chief Press Secretary, Sir Festus Ahon, in Asaba, Wednesday, condoled with President Bola Tinubu, the Army authorities and family of the deceased on the death of the Chief of Army staff.

    He said that the deceased Army General would be missed for his outstanding accomplishments and contributions to the growth and development of the Nigerian Army.

    “On behalf of the government and good people of Delta State, I commiserate with the family of Lt. Gen Taoreed Lagbaja, the departed Chief of Army Staff. My condolences also go to the Nigeria Army and President Bola Tinubu, Commander-in-Chief of the Nigerian Armed Forces.

    “The late Lagbaja was an outstanding officer whose selfless and immense contributions to the country will forever be cherished.

    “I recall with relish my engagements with the late Chief of Army Staff during the Okuama tragedy. He came across as a deep thinker, brilliant strategist, and great patriot. His calm disposition in the heat of the crisis was a great source of inspiration and assurance.

    “May God grant his soul eternal repose,” Oborevwori added.

  • Delta to create 50,000 jobs with Special Agricultural Economic Zones – Oborevwori

    Delta to create 50,000 jobs with Special Agricultural Economic Zones – Oborevwori

    Delta State Governor, Rt. Hon. Sheriff Oborevwori, Tuesday, said his administration would leverage on the game changing potentials of the Special Agricultural Economic Zones to create over 50,000 jobs for the well being and economic prosperity of the people.

    Governor Oborevwori said the programme would enhance food security, agro-processing, employment creation, export earnings, infrastructural development with its overall effect on the state’s Gross Domestic Product (GDP).

    He disclosed this when he received officials of the African Development Bank, (ADB), Federal Ministry of Agriculture and Food Security, International Institute of Tropical Agriculture (IITA), National Cereal Research Institute (NCRI) led by Dr Chuma Ezedinma at Government House, Asaba.

    The Governor thanked the delegation for shortlisting Delta State among the successful states for the programme, assuring that his administration would do everything possible to make the programme a success.

    He said: “I welcome you all on this final mission to assess our readiness for the establishment and implementation of the Transformational Integrated Special Agricultural Processing Zone for which Delta State has been shortlisted for the second phase.”

    He said Delta was endowed with arable land suitable for cultivation of palm fruits, casava, maize, yams, plantain and all sorts of vegetables, saying the Special Agricultural Processing Zone would be a strategic addition and would be hugely successful.

    “Let me state without doubt that the Special Agricultural Processing Zone is critical to our strategy to transform and strengthen the entire Agricultural ecosystem of Delta State.

    “We intend to attract, engage and recertify farms and agro value chains to the best in class using the template of the African Development Bank.

    “We count on your support to see the project to fruition while we pledge as a government to meet all the necessary requirements to enable it’s actualisation,” the Governor said.

    Earlier, Dr Ezedinma said Delta State has been shortlisted for the second phase of the programme and lauded the state government for it’s Special Purpose Vehicle (SPV) model which according to him was unique and a pacesetter.

    “Delta State has Economic Zone Management Company designed to manage the industrial zones within the area. Delta has adopted the Public Private Partnership approach which is fundamental for the bank.

    “We want to see that the model is used to deliver development of the industrial zones within the state and we want the state to be in the driver’s seat providing the enabling environment while the bank will provide some catalytic financing to help them move forward on this process.”

    On his part, Managing Director, Chief Executive Officer of the Delta State Free Trade Zone, Pastor Godwin Akpovie said the Free Trade Zone Operations Centre in Kwale, Osubi Agro Transformation Centre, among others in Isoko and Agbor would create over 50,000 jobs for Deltans.

  • Oborevwori berates contractors over shoddy jobs in Delta

    Oborevwori berates contractors over shoddy jobs in Delta

    Gov. Sheriff Oborevwori of Delta on Wednesday, berated some contractors and asphalt producers for allegedly shortchanging the state government.

    He said that he had put machinery in place to investigate allegations of connivance by contractors and asphalt producers to defraud the state.

    The governor, stated this while playing host to the leadership of Isoko Church Leaders’ Forum, led by the Anglican Bishop of Oleh Diocese, Rt. Rev’d John Aruakpor, in Asaba.

    He reiterated his resolve to ensure that people of the state get value for every project executed by his administration.

    “As a government, we are doing our best and I want to assure you that we will not tolerate substandard jobs in all the jobs we have awarded.

    “We want to make sure that all the jobs are up to standard; we are aware that some contractors have started negotiating with asphalt producers to short change the state.

    “We are investigating them and even if they have laid the asphalt we will excavate and send same for test and see for ourselves because we want to ensure that we get value for every project executed.

    “I want to assure all people of Delta that the M.O.R.E Agenda is on course and we count on your prayers and support to achieve our goals,” the governor said.

    He lauded the relationship between the Isoko nation and the state government and assured that the state would continue to explore ways to partner the church to achieve inclusive economic growth.

    “The church is a very strong ally of government and this partnership is good for the peace, unity and stability of our state.

    “I thank you for appreciating some of the things we have done in the Isoko nation.

    “Aside from what you stated, we have completed the first phase of the Emevor-Orogun road and we have also awarded the second phase as well as the Olomoro-Igbide Road.

    “We are building the College of Health Sciences, which is near completion, and we have also awarded the second phase of the project,” he said.

    He said that government and leaders of Isoko nation, had agreed to change the name of the University of Science and Technology, Ozoro to Southern Delta University, which will enable the university get accreditation for other courses without restriction.

    He said that he had directed  Commissioner for Works in charge of Highways to scope the road that connects Isoko South and Isoko North.

    “I want to assure you that this government is for all and just as I promised that I will not be sentimental.

    “I will continue to work with all the stakeholders, including the leadership of the church, to move Delta forward,” he said.

    He said that the state government had commenced implementation of the payment of the new minimum wage to workers.

    He advised local governments in the state to implement the new minimum wage for their workers.

    He appealed to Fathers of Faith to continue praying for the President of Nigeria and those at the sub-nationals.

    “We need prayers in this challenging times and to do God’s will for our state and country to be at peace,” he said.

    Earlier, Aruakpor said the visit was to thank Gov. Oborevwori for the development he had attracted to the area and for appointing Isoko sons and daughters into key positions in his cabinet.

    Aruakpor said the vision of the group was to foster all- round development in Isoko land.

    He pledged their unalloyed loyalty and support to the governor beyond his first tenure.

    He lauded the governor for the establishment of College of Health Technology at Ovrode and the College of Health Sciences at the University of Science and Technology, Ozoro.

  • Ijaw nation pledges sustained support for Oborevwori

    Ijaw nation pledges sustained support for Oborevwori

    The leadership and other stakeholders of the Ijaw ethnic nationality in Delta State have pledged continued loyalty and support for the administration of Governor Sheriff Oborevwori beyond his first tenure.

    Chairman of the Leaders and Stakeholders of the Ijaw nation and former Minister of Police Affairs, Alaowei Broderick Bozimo, made the pledge on behalf of the Ijaw nation during a courtesy visit to the Governor, at Government House, Asaba, on Wednesday.

    The elder statesman said they had come to appreciate the Governor for the good things he was doing for the Ijaw nation and Deltans in general.

    Bozimo said: “It gives me special pleasure to be able to have an opportunity to come and see you and express our deepest appreciation for what your administration is doing for the Ijaw nation.

    “I want to thank you very much for the wonderful things you have done for the Ijaw nation, personally, collectively and culturally. I need to draw the attention of everybody here that this is a Governor who surprises us all.

    “Anybody who comes to Delta can see the good works you are doing. We have a list of some things you have done for the Ijaw nation and, like Oliver Twist, the ones we would like you to look into.

    “We truly appreciate you from the bottom of our hearts. I recommend to every politician that ‘Ukodo’ has happened.

    “Seeing is believing and you don’t need to go about campaigning, come 2027. We will campaign for you and I know that we can’t remain the same in Delta anymore.

    “We, the Ijaw nation, have risen to support you. When we say it, we mean it and that’s how it will be in your second term; we will stand behind you when the time comes because you are a ‘talk -and -do’ Governor.”

    Responding, Governor Oborevwori commiserated with Alaowei Bozimo whose daughter passed on recently at the age of 61 and prayed to God to grant the family the fortitude to bear the loss.

    He thanked the Ijaw nation and indeed the Delta South Senatorial District, for voting massively for his emergence as Governor, saying that he never lost any local government area in the district.

    Oborevwori commended the Ijaw nation for their political unity and lauded Bozimo for standing by the Ijaw nation, saying, “your leadership in Ijaw nation is worth emulating.

    “You took a decision to support one of your own during the Governorship primaries; you had no choice. What you did was the right thing and I know that the Ijaw nation recognises that.

    “I thank you for keeping the Ijaw nation together and I can see the trust they all have in you. I will take my time to look at all the things you have request for.

    “I know the role you people played because we never lost election in Ijaw nation and the whole of Delta South but we lost some in my Senatorial District.

    “We need more unity in this state and country and I want other ethnic nationalities to emulate the unity of the Ijaw nation.”