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  • Oborevwori congratulates Roli Uduaghan at 63

    Oborevwori congratulates Roli Uduaghan at 63

    Delta State Governor, Rt. Hon Sheriff Oborevwori, has congratulated Mrs Roli Uduaghan, wife of former Governor Emmanuel Uduaghan, on her 63rd birth anniversary.

    Governor Oborevwori in a statement signed by his Chief Press Secretary, Sir Festus Ahon, praised Mrs Uduaghan for being a kind woman as well as a pillar of strength for her husband.

    While praising her altruism, he recalled her ‘I CARE’ initiative, which she had implemented during her husband’s administration, to improve the lives of many people, especially widows and prisoners.

    He said: ”On behalf of my family, the government and people of Delta, I heartily congratulate our former First Lady, Mrs Roli Nere Uduaghan, on the occasion of her 63rd birth anniversary.

    ”We join you and your family in giving thanks to the Almighty Father for 63 significant years of service to Him (God) and our people. Reaching the age of 63 in grace, sustained fear of God, and devotion to humanity is a cause for celebration.

    ”You have consistently demonstrated your love and dedication to the welfare of the underprivileged, particularly the widows and inmates in our beloved state of Delta.

    ”As an advocate of widows’ and children’s rights, your campaign for meaningful life for them has yielded positive results in the state as we have continued with the Delta State Widows’ Welfare Scheme to alleviate the plight of the poor and vulnerable widows.

    ”On the 63rd anniversary of your birth, I pray that God will continue to honour you and grant you good health to enable you render more service to Him and humanity.”

  • NEW MINIMUM WAGE: We are waiting for the chart – Oborevwori

    NEW MINIMUM WAGE: We are waiting for the chart – Oborevwori

    Delta State Governor, Rt. Hon. Sheriff Oborevwori, Tuesday, said the state government was waiting for the enabling chart to implement the new minimum wage.

    Governor Oborevwori disclosed this while addressing staff of the State House of Assembly during the retirement thanksgiving in honour of immediate past Clerk of the Assembly and now Principal Secretary to the Governor, Mrs Lyna Ocholor.

    The Governor said the State was taking its time to avoid making mistakes and thanked staff of the Assembly for their support since his days as Speaker of the 6th and 7th Assemblies.

    Oborevwori said: “We are waiting for the chart of the new minimum wage because we don’t want to make any mistake”.

    While congratulating Mrs Ocholor on her successful retirement from civil service, Governor Oborevwori noted that staff of the Assembly never went on strike throughout his time as Speaker of the Assembly.

    “I am very happy to be in your midst today. It is also an opportunity to appreciate the staff of this Assembly.

    “I could remember on the 11th of May, 2017 when I took over as Mr. Speaker. It was tough but the good thing is that none of the staff, even PASAN, went on strike for the six years I was Speaker.

    “What I want to say is that anywhere you are working, be good. Anything you are doing, be good. As a Civil or Public Servant, you must do what you will be remembered for.

    “If you check this state, Mrs Ocholor is one of the outstanding Clerks and I want to thank all of you for supporting her to do well.

    “I want to urge you to continue to give Mr. Speaker and other principal officers of this Assembly, the same support that you people gave to us in the 6th and 7th Assemblies.

    “The House of Assembly is a learning curve. You cannot pass through this place and remain the same. My prayer is that all of us will end well in Jesus’ name.

    “I want to specially appreciate Mr. Speaker and other officers of the House of Assembly for the peaceful synergy with the executive,” Oborevwori added.

  • Alleged N40bn loan: DTSG opens up, says Oborevbwori has not borrowed one kobo

    Alleged N40bn loan: DTSG opens up, says Oborevbwori has not borrowed one kobo

    Disappointed by a misleading online report alleging that the Delta state has borrowed N40billion, the government has denied declaring that not even one kobo has been borrowed.

    TheNewsGuru.com reports this was contained in a statement issued by Dr. Ifeanyi M. Osuoza, Commissioner, Ministry of Information, stating that:

    “The Delta State Government notes with serious concern some reports in some online media platforms alleging that Governor Sheriff Oborevwori borrowed the sum of N40billion soon after assuming office.

    “The reports are not only misleading, but also capable of creating misunderstanding and confusion in the State.

    “For the avoidance of doubt, I wish to state categorically that the Delta State Government DID NOT Borrow N40 billion.

    “And the Sheriff Oborevwori administration has not borrowed any dime till now. The records are there for anybody who cares for the truth to verify.

    “What the Oborevwori administration did was to graciously guarantee a N40b loan facility for ALGON, to enable it offset the unpaid pension liabilities of retired Local Government personnel. Repayable over a five-year period, the loan is to be repaid through direct debits to the Local Government Councils.

    “For the umpteen time, let me also state without equivocation that the so-called N465 billion debt amount is actually the existing debt profile accumulated by previous administrations in the State. Governor Oborevwori, as many would testify, is a prudent manager of resources, and has done the right thing by keeping to the terms of repayment as specified in the loan agreements.

    “The Governor deserves commendation, not condemnation, for being a man of honour and integrity.

    “Debt servicing/repayment improves the credibility of any administration in the global financial community as a serious minded and progressive administration, which will enjoy the respect and support of financial institutions. It is only a well run economy that can embark on debt servicing and still maintain its developmental vision and focus for the welfare and well being of its citizens, as the Oborevwori administration has continued to do.

    “Meanwhile, I appeal to the media, as strategic partners of development, to always cross check their facts, as the ethics of the profession demands, before rushing to publish. I wish to reiterate that Governor Oborevwori maintains an open door policy, and is committed to transparency and accountability in the administration of the State.

  • Oborevwori expresses concern over abandoned NDDC projects in Delta

    Oborevwori expresses concern over abandoned NDDC projects in Delta

    Gov. Sheriff Oborevwori of Delta has expressed concern over the abandonment of multiple projects belonging to the Niger Delta Development Commission (NDDC)  in the state and South-South region.

    Oborevwori made the complaint on Friday, when the NDDC Managing Director, Dr Sam Ogbuku, and his management team visited him at the Government House, Asaba.

    He, however,  pledged his administration’s commitment to partner the commission on infrastructure and socio-economic development of the state.

    He lauded Ogbuku for his innovations geared toward making the commission more transparent and accountable to the people of the region.

    The governor called for stakeholders’ engagements to enable the commission to align its development plans with the needs of the people.

    “I know you are competent and I know what you are doing, but I want to say something because I am a realist.

    “When I came in, there were some projects that the NDDC was doing that they were unable to complete.

    “There are abandoned projects and I am happy that you mentioned them here.

    “We have completed some of those projects and also the Bomadi Road, there is one of the bridges there, we went and did it; that was last year.

    “And even when you are talking about the Sector C2, which is from Ughelli to Asaba, it is a federal road but we are doing it.

    “The DSC and Effurun Roundabouts are all federal roads but we are doing them.

    “We engaged Julius Berger for those projects because we are the ones using the roads even though they are federal roads,” he said.

    The governor further said: “The issue of partnership is very key.

    “Not only to partner with the multi-nationals but also partnership with the state is very good.

    “When NDDC is on the same page with the governors of the Niger Delta, we will be able to plan and see what you want to do.

    “So, when we are doing our budgets, we will know what to budget for.

    “Not that we budget for something and the NDDC will also budget for the same thing; it becomes a problem.”

    The governor recalled incidents where the state had to intervene on roads already awarded to a contractor by the NDDC.

    “They removed the signpost of Delta State and put their own and took pictures.

    “If we partner, there is no way they can go and collect the money

    “So, I will also let you know that any of these projects that we are going to intervene, we will write to you and no contractor will collect money for job not done,” Oborevwori said.

    He charged the commission to engage in effective monitoring of its projects to ensure that the people got value for their money.

    Earlier, Ogbuku said he was in the state to discuss issues of mutual benefits to NDDC and the Delta Government.

    He said that Delta, being the largest oil-producing state in the country, should have a large chunk of the recently passed NDDC budget.

    According to him, the commission’s management is building a transformative and transparent organisation that would be accountable to the people of the region.

    He called for partnership among the State Government, Commission and Chevron for the construction of the Omadino-Okerenkoko-Escravos Road and bridges.

    He said that when the roads and bridges would be completed, they would help improve the economy of Delta State.

  • Delta begins rebuilding of damaged health centre, schools in Okuama – Oborevwori

    Delta begins rebuilding of damaged health centre, schools in Okuama – Oborevwori

    Gov. Sheriff Oborevwori of Delta says the state government has commenced the rebuilding of the damaged health centre and schools at Okuama community in Ughelli South Local Government.

    Okuama had been in the news over the unfortunate killing of 17 Army officers and soldiers in the community.

    The governor disclosed this when the leadership of Urhobo Council of Traditional Rulers visited him at the Government House in Asaba on Thursday.

    He thanked them for the visit and for donating food and relief materials to Internally Displaced Persons (IDPs) of Okuama.

    He said the state government had awarded contracts for the construction of a health centre and six classroom blocks for primary and secondary schools in Okuama community.

    The governor added that the IDPs would soon return to their ancestral community.

    “I am happy to receive Your Royal Majesties and the leadership of UPU.

    “I am happy in the sense that you all stood by me and supported me to be governor and I thank God today that your son is the governor of Delta State.

    “I want to appreciate the role that you people played and all other things you people have been doing.

    “The last local government election was very peaceful. This is because of the fatherly role you played and the support you have been giving to this administration.

    “I want to also thank you for your visit to the Okuama IDPs camp and also the visit to Okuama village. It is not a place to go by car; you went in a boat and also gave them relief materials.

    “We are doing our best to make sure that peace returns to that place,” he said.

    He tasked the traditional rulers on need to curb the pockets of insecurity in the area.

    “We are doing our best; I want to assure the people of  Delta that we are working hand- in -hand with security agencies to ensure that the state is peaceful,” the governor said.

    Earlier, the delegation led its Chairman and Ovie of Uvwie Kingdom, HRM Emmanuel Sideso Abe 1, and the President -General,  Urhobo Progress Union (UPU) Worldwide, Chief Ese Gam, thanked the governor for receiving them.

    Sideso said the visit was to appreciate and intimate the governor on issues affecting the Urhobo people and Delta in general.

    Sideso, represented by the Vice Chairman of the Council and Ovie of Arhavwarien Kingdom, HRM Solomon Okukeren III, lauded the governor for his infrastructural projects.

    Sideso thanked him for the resolution of the age-long crisis between Aladja and Ogbe-Ijoh communities as well as the Okuama and Okoloba crisis.

  • Odogbor seeks grassroots support for Oborevwori’s MORE Agenda

    Odogbor seeks grassroots support for Oborevwori’s MORE Agenda

    The Senior Special Assistant to Governor Sheriff Oborevwori of Delta State, Dr Vincent Udume Odogbor has called on stakeholders across the state to key into the M.O.R.E Agenda of the governor for the overall development of the state.

    Odogbor made the call when he paid a working visit to the Chairman of Isoko South Local Government Council, Hon. Comrade Warri Ovoke Friday at his office in Oleh, on Monday.

    Dr Odogbor, an indigene of Isoko South, said his visit to the Council Chairman was to shore up more grassroot support for the MORE Agenda of Governor Sheriff Oborevwori

    While stating that, the emergence of the chairman was the permissive will of God, because he was destined to lead Isoko South at a time like this, he urged the chairman to remain dedicated to the course of the downtrodden which had championed since his days of student unionism.

    “Our amiable boss and Governor, Rt. Hon. Sheriff Oborevwori is very passionate in delivering meaningful and quality infrastructure and human capital development to Deltans.

    “I have no doubt that you will deliver impressively on the job. Our people are confident in your wealth of experience and expect more in Isoko South Local Government Council.”

    The SSA on Mass Mobilization, Dr Odogbor, further said his office will partner with LGA chairmen, royal fathers, youth leaders, women and the corporate sector to promote the MORE Agenda and mobilize Deltans home and abroad to key in positively in advancing Delta state to enviable heights.

    Responding, The Chairman of Isoko South Local Government Council in Delta State, Hon. Comrade Warri Ovoke Friday has assured that his administration would work assiduously to improve the living standards of the people.

    Warri said he was very passionate about tackling the worries of Isoko South people, adding that has embarked on critical intervention on road remediation across the Local Government beginning with the Ogbemudia road in Oleh.

    “My adminstration will not only improve the standard of living for our people, but will set new standards that will leave our people better and improved than I met them.

    “I love our people and will stop at nothing to make them feel the dividends of democracy at the grassroot.”

  • Oborevwori salutes Prof. Oyovbaire at 83

    Oborevwori salutes Prof. Oyovbaire at 83

    Delta State Governor, Rt. Hon. Sheriff Oborevwori, has congratulated renowned elder statesman and former Minister of Information, Prof. Sam Oyovbaire, as he celebrates his 83rd birth anniversary on Sunday.

    Oyovbaire, who is the Chairman of the Delta State Advisory and Peace Building Council, is a renowned academic and astute politician.

    Governor Oborevwori in a statement by his Chief Press Secretary, Sir Festus Ahon, in Asaba, praised the esteemed Political Science Professor for his invaluable contributions to the progress and advancement of Delta and Nigeria.

    The Governor said that he would always value the former Minister of Information’s fatherly wisdom and counsel.

    Oborevwori said: “On behalf of my family, the Government and people of Delta, I wish to congratulate our father and leader, Prof. (Okakuro) Sam Oyovbaire, on the occasion of his 83rd birth anniversary.

    “I congratulate you on your incredible forthrightness, extraordinary patriotism, and astounding dedication to mankind and nation-building as you commemorate this day”.

    He joined family members, friends, political associates and other well-wishers in thanking God for an amazing life of fulfilment He had granted Prof. Oyovbaire and wished him good health, peace and long life.

  • We’ll redesign Effurun roundabout to ease traffic – Oborevwori

    We’ll redesign Effurun roundabout to ease traffic – Oborevwori

    Delta State Governor, Sheriff Oborevwori says the state government is planning to redesign the Effurun Roundabout to a cloverleaf to ease traffic at the corridor.

    Oborevwori disclosed this to newsmen on Sunday shortly after inspecting the ongoing flyover project at PTI Junction in Uvwie Local Government Area of the state.

    The project was awarded by Oborevwori’s administration to Julius Berger PLC.

    He said both Julius Berger and the state government were working out modalities on how to carry out the redesigning and remodelling of the roundabout.

    According to the governor, without agreeing on the actual design of the roundabout, work on the road expansion will not commence.

    Speaking on the ongoing flyover project, the governor said he was impressed with the job done so far.

    He also expressed optimism that Julius Berger would deliver the job in record time.

    “I am impressed with the work they have done so far. I told you at inception that the job duration is 27 months.

    “As long as we are paying them monthly, they will be able to keep up with the time they gave to us.

    “I usually pass here, and I know they will keep to the 27-month completion period they gave the Delta Government,” he said.

    The governor also commended Julius Berger for effectively managing traffic flow around the construction corridor with the creation of diversions outside the construction area.

    “The other obstacle to the construction work is the contract awarded to Transcorp Power for the relocation of high tension at PTI junction.

    According to him, with 10 pilings done so far at the junction, every other thing to relocate the high tension has been imported.

     

  • Oborevwori celebrates media mogul, Obaigbena at 65

    Oborevwori celebrates media mogul, Obaigbena at 65

    Rt. Hon. Sheriff Oborevwori, has congratuled media mogul, Prince Nduka Obaigbena, on his 65th birth anniversary.

    In a statement by his Chief Press Secretary, Sir Festus Ahon, Governor Oborevwori lauded the Chairman/Editor-in-Chief of THISDAY Newspapers Group/Arise News, for his admirable and outstanding contributions to Nigerian media ownership and operations.

    According to him, Prince Obaigbena added splendour to the noble profession through well-deserved innovations, earning him the nickname “The Duke” of journalism for his inspirational and leadership efforts.

    “On behalf of the government and people of Delta, I congratulate our illustrious son, Prince Nduka Obaigbena, CON, as he celebrates his 65th birth anniversary.

    “As former President of the Newspapers Proprietors’ Association of Nigeria (NPAN), you have made incalculable contributions to journalism and the media. You have effectively established an important network of friends and acquaintances that spans all societal sectors.

    “I salute the media maestro, a renowned journalist and one of Delta’s pride, on his 65th birthday. His contributions to the expansion and advancement of Nigeria’s media business will always be remembered in the annals of Nigerian history,” Oborevwori stated.

    He prayed to the Almighty God for long life and excellent health for Prince Obaigbena so that he may continue to serve God and humanity.

  • Oborevwori extols Okowa at 65

    Oborevwori extols Okowa at 65

    Delta State Governor, Rt. Hon. Sheriff Oborevwori has congratulated his predecessor, Senator Ifeanyi Okowa, CON as he clocks 65 years on July 8.

    Governor Oborevwori in a statement by his Chief Press Secretary, Sir Festus Ahon, in Asaba, extolled the immediate past Governor of the State for his outstanding contributions to State and nation-building.

    He expressed gratitude to the immediate past Governor for having supported him to emerge as a deserving successor.

    Oborevwori said: “My dear leader, I will start by thanking you for all that you have sacrificed and accomplished to help our beloved State grow.

    “I must express my gratitude to Deltans for sticking with the PDP, and for your administration’s credible performances throughout the State, which undoubtedly played a major role in our electoral triumph.

    “With over 2,000 km of roads and drains completed in the eight years of your government, Your Excellency, you set a high bar that would require the hand of God to surpass.

    “We applaud you for positioning Delta as the leading state in Contributory Health Insurance, and we have since kept the momentum and expanded the coverage to the informal sector.

    “I also want to thank you for the enormous job and wealth creation programmes that you implemented which impacted directly and indirectly over 200,000 young people in the State.

    “On behalf of my family, the Government and people of Delta, I congratulate a gentleman politician and strategist, a consummate political leader and my dear boss, Senator Dr. Ifeanyi Okowa, CON on his 65th birth anniversary.

    “I join your family, friends, and well-wishers in thanking Almighty God for your life, which has been filled with divine favour and extraordinary accomplishments, on this auspicious occasion of your 65th birth anniversary.”