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  • We’ll restore Warri’s lost glory – Oborevwori

    We’ll restore Warri’s lost glory – Oborevwori

    Governor Sheriff Oborevwori of Delta State, on Sunday said his administration would restore the lost glory of Warri, Uvwie and its environs through massive infrastructural renewal and environmental sustainability.

    Oborevwori, accompanied by his wife, Tobore, and other top government functionaries, stated this at the thanksgiving service in honour of the Speaker of the Delta State House of Assembly, Rt. Hon. Emomotimi Guwor at the Redeemed Christian Church of God, Redemption Hall, Mega Parish, Effurun, Uvwie Local Government Area of the State.

    The Governor said he was delighted to join the Speaker and his family in thanking God for his elevation as number one lawmaker in the State. He said God is always pleased when men gave thanks to Him and admonished the Speaker to hold on to God in his private and public life.

    Speaking on flooding in Warri and environs, Governor Oborevwori said his administration would demolish all structures built along waterways and warned against dumping of refuse on drainages to give way for free flow of flood water in the area.

    He said: “A few days ago, I was sent a viral video on the flooded Airport Road in Warri which of course was caused by our people because they have built structures along waterways.

    “They have also blocked drainage channels with refuse but I can assure you that drainages in Warri will be taken care of and flood will no longer disturb our people when we are through.

    “We will rebuild infrastructures in Warri with good roads, flyovers, drainages and street lights and we shall restore the lost glory of the oil city”.

    The Governor, while rejoicing with the Speaker and his family, urged him to trust God in his private and public life and to remain humble and accountable to his colleagues.

    “For you to survive as Speaker, as a leader, you must be humble, transparent and accountable and it is on record that I paid N530 million into the treasury and I also left money in the coffers of the State House of Assembly.

    “There is no House of Assembly in the Country that has done what I did and it is my prayer that you succeed and perform better than I did.

    “I survived six years as Speaker because I had a good Governor who listens and I urge you to always do the right thing despite pressures.

    “As Governor, I am committed to the welfare of the legislature and we will work together to make life more meaningful for our people,” he said.

    Earlier in his remark, Speaker Guwor thanked his guests for honouring his invitation and expressed gratitude to God for elevating him to number one lawmaker

  • Give us a Commissioner that would not divide us – NUJ Delta to Oborevwori

    Give us a Commissioner that would not divide us – NUJ Delta to Oborevwori

    The Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ), Delta State Chapter has urged Governor of Delta State, Rt. Hon. Sheriff Oborevwori to give a Commissioner for Information that would not divide its members for self and pecuniary gains.

    The demand was made by the NUJ Chairman, Comrade Michael Ikeogwu while making his speech during a courtesy visit to the Governor at the Exco Chambers of Government House, Asaba, on Tuesday.

    Ikeogwu had congratulated the Governor for his victorious election, while commending him for appointing one of the sought-after members of the Union, Sir Festus Ahon as his Chief Press Secretary.

    While demanding for a number of things, including connecting the NUJ Press Centre to the Independent Power Plant, appointing more Journalists as media aides into his Government; Ikeogwu vehemently demanded that the Governor should also consider appointing a Commissioner for Information that is Journalists friendly and not divisive in nature.

    His words, “Your Excellency, you made us a promise that we would be a critical part of your administration, particularly as regards the choice of media aides. While we appeal for an opportunity to nominate some of your media aides, we pray you to give us a Commissioner for Information that will be people oriented, down to earth and a man that will have the interest of the union at heart. We don’t want a Commissioner for Information that will further divide the union.

    “We are not resting on our oars to ensure that the union has a clean record of its members in the State. This effort has led us to carry out a state wide membership screening and verification exercise. We have concluded that task and hoping that soonest, we shall make the compendium available to the public, as a way of giving them the opportunity to verify who engages them as a journalist in the State”, Ikeogwu said.

    In his response, the Governor equally demanded that the union should adequately appreciate him first, for consulting with the union before appointing a member as his Chief Press Secretary when he was Speaker of Delta State House of Assembly.

    Again, the Governor said he also consulted with the union before appointing another member as Chief Press Secretary now that he is Governor.

    According to him, “There is no way we can give the NUJ all the appointments meant for the media. We have done enough, and we need commendation for the much we have done.

    “However, I assure you that I will appoint a Commissioner for Information that has capacity; one who members of the Fourth Estate of the Realm know and will appreciate on the basis of cordial working relationship”, Oborevwori promised.

  • Delta Assembly reveals date to screen, confirm Oborevwori’s commissioner-nominees

    Delta Assembly reveals date to screen, confirm Oborevwori’s commissioner-nominees

    The Delta State House of Assembly has fixed Tuesday 25 July 2023 to screen and confirm commissioner-nominees of the State Governor, Rt Hon Sheriff Oborevwori.

    TheNewsGuru.com (TNG) reports Governor Oborevwori on Wednesday forwarded a list of commissioner-nominees to the State House of Assembly for screening and confirmation.

    The list was contained in a letter read at the plenary session by the Speaker, Mr Emomotimi Guwor.

    Oborevwori in the letter stated that the request was in exercise of powers conferred on him by section 192 (2) of the 1999 Constitution as amended.

    “I will appreciate if early action is taken to place the names of the nominees before the house for consideration and confirmation to enable me effect their appointments, in line with the constitution,” the Governor stated.

    The nominees include two immediate lawmakers, Mr Reuben Izeze and Mrs Pat Ajudua and four immediate past commissioners, Mr Charles Aniagwu, Fidelis Tilije, Mr Darlington Ijeh and Dr Kingsley Ashibuogwu.

    Others are Mr Daniel Odinigwe, Joan Ada-Anioma, Mr Jerry Ehiwario, Mr Michael Anoka, Mr Funyei Manager, Mr Godknows Angele, Dr Joseph Onojaeme, Mr Emamusi Obiodeh, Mr Perez Omoun and Orode Uduaghan.

    The rest are Mr Isaac Agbatayemiro, Mr Samuel Oligida, Prof. Tonukari Johnbull, Mr Etagherure Terry, Mrs Rose Ezewu, Jamani Ejiro, Onoriode Agofure, Mr Vincent Oyibode and Mr Sonny Akedayen.

    The Speaker, thereafter, directed the nominees to provide 35 copies of their Curriculum Vitae to the office of the Clerk of the House on/or before July 24 and appear for screening and confirmation on Tuesday, July 25.

  • BREAKING: Gov Oborevwori unveils list of 26 Commissioner nominees [SEE FULL LIST]

    BREAKING: Gov Oborevwori unveils list of 26 Commissioner nominees [SEE FULL LIST]

    Delta State Governor, Rt Hon Sheriff Oborevwori has unveiled a list of 26 Commissioner nominees, who will constitute members of the State Executive Council.

    TheNewsGuru.com (TNG) reports this is contained in a letter addressed to the Speaker and Members of the State House of Assembly that was made public on Wednesday.

    According to Governor Oborevwori, the nomination of the 26 Commissioners is in exercise of the powers conferred on him by Section 192 (2) of the Constitution of the Federal Republic of Nigeria, (1999 as Amended).

    Oborevwori stated that the list of the Commissioner nominees was sent to the House of Assembly for consideration and confirmation to enable him to effect their appointments in line with the Constitution.

    Below is the list of 26 Commissioner nominees:

    1. Odingwe odige Daniel – Aniocha North
    2. Adanioma Hon Joan Onyemaechi – – Aniocha South
    3. Jerry Ehiwario – Ika South
    4. Aniagwu Charles – Ika North East
    5. Micheal ifeanyi Anoka – Ndokwa East
    6. Hon. Pat Ajudua – Oshimili South
    7. Barrister funyei Manager – Bomadi
    8. Angele Godknows – Burutu
    9. Dr. Kingsley Ashibuogwu – Ndokwa
    10. Perez Omoun – Patani
    11. Uduaugha Orode – Warri North
    12. Isaac Tosan Wilkie – Warri North
    13. Oligida Samuel – Isoko South
    14. Prof. Tonukari Johnbull – Ethiope East
    15. Jamani Tommy Ejiro -Sapele
    16. Rose Ezenwu – Okpe
    17. Hon Onos Agofure – Ughelli North
    18. Olorogun Oyibode Vincent – Udu
    19. Emamusi Obiodeh –
    20. Tilije Fidelis Okenmor- Ukwuani
    21. Etagherure Ejiro Terry –
    22. Agbateyimiro Isaac Weyinmi –
    23. Sonny Akpororkimo Ekedayen. –
    24. Darlington Ijeh.- Oshimili South
    25. Dr. Joseph Onojaeme – Isoko North
    26. Hon. Izeze Rume Yakubu Reuben- Ughelli South
  • Gov Oborevwori makes commitment for family of 1-year-old survivor

    Gov Oborevwori makes commitment for family of 1-year-old survivor

    The Delta State Government says it will foot the medical bills of a one-year-old victim of an alleged shooting by operatives of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) in the State.

    Governor Sheriff Oborevwori of Delta made this known on Monday when he visited the family of the victim at the Federal Medical Centre, Asaba.

    The governor also commiserated with the family over the alleged killing of a two-year-old killed by the operatives.

    The two-year-old, was allegedly hit by stray bullet of the operatives of NDLEA on Thursday at Okpanam area of the state capital.

    He condoled the family on the unfortunate demise of Ivan and promised that all efforts would be made to bring the culprits to book.

    “The state government will foot the bills for the hospital treatment, so no money should be taken from the family,” he said.

    The governor said that the police is investigating the matter and would make its findings known to the general public at the end of the inquiry.

    “When we heard the unfortunate news, we immediately issued a statement calling on the NDLEA authorities and the Police Command to quickly investigate the circumstances, which led to the death of your son and injury to his younger sibling.

    “On behalf of the government and people of Delta, we commiserate with you and your family over the loss of your son, Ivan.

    “We have so much confidence in the police and as you know, they are carrying out their investigation.

    Oborevwori commended the medical personnel at the hospital for their proactive action in treating the younger sibling, while assuring that the state government would pick up all the medical bills related to the incident.

    “Let me also appreciate the Federal Medical Centre, Asaba for the proactive action they have taken so far since the incident occurred.

    “I had sent people here earlier to find out what they are doing and I am happy that they were able to save the one-uear-old’s life and I know that he will come out strong.

    Also speaking, the Commissioner of Police, CP Wale Abass assured the governor and the family of the command’s commitment to ensure a thorough investigation into the matter.

    “We have sent messages to the NDLEA and they have responded and in no distant time, we will come out with a report that would be made known to members of the public.

    “Once again, we commiserate with you and we pray that God Almighty will give you the fortitude to bear this irreparable loss.

    Earlier, the Head of Opthalmology Department at the hospital, Dr Ernest Ogbedo told the governor;”we did the eye surgery on the child.

    ”He will undergo other surgeries because of the injury in the eye. We did an x-ray first and luckily there was no bullet pellets locked in the eye.”

  • Oborevwori to traditional rulers: Ensure peace in your domains

    Oborevwori to traditional rulers: Ensure peace in your domains

    Delta State Governor, Rt. Hon. Sheriff Oborevwori, has urged traditional rulers to give priority attention to matters of security in their domains.

    Oborevwori, made the call on Friday during the presentation of Staff of Office to His Royal Majesty, Simpson Sapele Obruche, Obruche 11, the Odion R’ode of Uwheru Kingdom, Ughelli North Local Government Area of Delta State.

    The governor who was represented by his Deputy, Sir Monday Onyeme, assured that his administration will continue to hold traditional rulers in high esteem.

    He urged them to work closely with the law enforcement agencies and local government councils to ensure that peace prevail in their domains.

    According to him; “the traditional institution remains a priceless legacy in any African society for which there is yet no credible substitute, as a rallying point for the people.”

    The governor stated that traditional rulers should improve on the high sanctity of their office by leading their people to greater prosperity.

    He urged them to be transparent while upholding the virtues of justice, fair play and equity in all their dealings with the people.

    “In everything you do and in every decision that you take, I appeal to you to place the interest of the majority of your people and the fear of God above all other considerations,” Oborevwori stated.

    The governor used the occasion to charge youths to be involved in productive activities, noting that his administration will always accord education prime place of importance.

    In an address delivered on behalf of Uwheru Traditional Council, the Chairman Central Planning Committee for the event, Hon. Esemeteye Benjamin, thanked Oborevwori for presenting the Staff of Office to their traditional ruler.

    The Chairman, Ughelli North Local Government Area, Hon. Adode Godwin, at the occasion, urged the youths to ensure that peace is maintained in the kingdom while they channel their energy to positive activities.

    He expressed worry over the constant attack of herdsmen on the kingdom, saying that the situation has become unbearable and called for prompt intervention of government to curb the situation.

  • BREAKING: Gov Oborevwori appoints 8 Special Advisers

    BREAKING: Gov Oborevwori appoints 8 Special Advisers

    Delta State Governor, Rt. Hon. Sheriff Oborevwori has approved the appointment of eight (8) Special Advisers and Director General of Special Duties.

    TheNewsGuru.com (TNG) reports this is contained in a statement released on Tuesday by Dr. Kingsley Emu, Secretary to the State Government.

    According to the statement, Governor Oborevwori appointed Chief Edwin Uzor and Rt. Hon. Funkekeme Solomon as Special Advisers.

    Also appointed as Special Advisers are Rt. Hon Basil Ganagana, Mr. Tony Amechi, Mrs. Eunice Okiemute Anirah, Chief Mrs. Shemite Bello, Mr. Griftson T. Omatsuli and Olorogun Jaro Egbo.

    According to the statement, “the date for the inauguration of the Special Advisers will be announced in due course.

    “In the same vein, His Excellency has also approved the appointment of Chief Frank Omare as Director General (Special Duties)”.

  • Delta Guber: Tribunal dismisses Labour Party’s petition against Oborevwori

    Delta Guber: Tribunal dismisses Labour Party’s petition against Oborevwori

    The Delta State Governorship Election Petitions Tribunal, sitting in Asaba, Thursday, dismissed the petition of Mr Ken Pela, governorship candidate of the Labour Party, for abandoning his petition.

    Ruling on the petition, Chairman of the Panel, Justice C.H Ahuchaogu, yesterday, said the petition was incompetent and a flagrant violation of paragraph 18 subsection 1 of the 4th Schedule to the Electoral Act 2022.

    Mr Ken Pela, in petition EPT/DL/GOV/01/23, is challenging the outcome of the March 18, 2023 Governorship election in the state and seeking leave of the tribunal to upturn the declaration of Sheriff Oborevwori as Delta Governor.

    The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) was joined in the petition as 1st respondent while Gov Sheriff Oborevwori and his Deputy, Monday Onyeme are 2nd and 3rd respondents respectively with PDP as 4th respondent.

    Lead Counsel to the 2nd and 3rd respondents, Damian Dodo (SAN) had argued in an earlier application that Labour Party’s petition had been abandoned.

    He argued that the petitioner failed to avail itself of the seven-day window to apply for pre-hearing notice.

    According to Dodo, the petitioner also failed to apply for another pre-hearing notice effectively rendering his petition abandoned.

    Dodo said the petitioner applied for pre-hearing notice on 19 May before the close of pleadings and as such the petition was premature and incompetent.

    Justice C.H Ahuchaogu ruled that “the petition is incompetent and was issued in flagrant violation of paragraph 18 subsection 1 of the 4th Schedule to the Electoral Act 2022.

    “We resolve this application in favour of the 2nd and 3rd applicants. There is merit in the application seeking to dismiss this petition and accordingly, petition EPT/DL/GOV/01/2023 is hereby dismissed,” Ahuchaogu stated.

  • Erosion threat: Gov Oborevwori orders ministry to fix Umeh road

    Erosion threat: Gov Oborevwori orders ministry to fix Umeh road

    Governor Sheriff Oborevwori of Delta State has directed the State Ministry of Works to study and urgently effect repair works on the erosion plagued Umeh Road in Isoko South Local Government Area of the state.

    The 7.1km Umeh Road and bridge being threatened by erosion was built and inaugurated by the Emmanuel Uduaghan administration in 2015 to link the community to the East-West Road and by extension, other parts of the state.

    Oborevwori’s intervention was sequel to appeals by the Community, the Isoko Development Union, IDU and a prominent son of the community, Chief Duncan Afahokor.

    They urged the Governor to act swiftly in other to rescue the community from being cut off from the rest of the world.

    Governor Oborevwori on receipt of the appeals promptly directed the Permanent Secretary, Ministry of Works, Engr. Fred Edafiaghor to study the situation with a view to proffering immediate solution.

    The Permanent Secretary yesterday sent Engineers to the site and appropriate steps are being taken to remedy the situation.

  • Why Delta Assembly approved N40 billion facility for LG pensioners

    Why Delta Assembly approved N40 billion facility for LG pensioners

    The Delta State House of Assembly on Tuesday 27th June 2023 approved a N40 billion funding facility for the 25 local government councils of the State to defray their pension liabilities.

    TheNewsGuru.com (TNG) reports the House of Assembly approved the N40 billion funding facility during a plenary presided over by the Speaker, Rt Hon Emomotimi Guwor, following a letter addressed to the House by the State Governor, Rt Hon Sheriff Oborevwori.

    Recall that Governor Oborevwori had promised to work out modalities to defray pension liabilities owed to local government pensioners and retired primary school teachers.

    Oborevwori made the promise inline with his campaign pledges when the Association of Local Governments of Nigeria ALGON, Delta State Chapter led by Hon. Victor Ebonka, paid him a courtesy visit at Government House, Asaba on 14th June.

    During the courtesy visit, the Governor noted the serious hardship being faced by the people of Delta State, following removal of fuel subsidy by the federal government.

    While also noting that local governments play important roles in the development of the grassroot, Oborevwori stressed the need to properly manage the expectations of the people and especially provide palliatives.

    In line with managing the expectations of the people, the Governor remarked that his administration would collaborate with local government councils to pay the backlog of pensions owed to local government retirees and retired primary school teachers.

    “As the third tier of government, the local government plays a very significant role in our democratic setting and political evolution; being the arm of government that is closest to the grassroot.

    “I note with delight that the local government administration in the state has been characterised by peace and stability, in addition to strong synergy with the state government”.

    “With the hardship we are facing now with this subsidy removal, I want to appeal to you to talk to your people, your agents and tax collectors not to impose unnecessary taxes on our people.

    “Unlike some states, our local government councils have full control of their finances. In fact, the previous administration regularly assisted with grants, as a result of which we have continued to see steady progress in developing our rural areas.

    “We may not have been where we want to be but I am proud of the progress we have made. This administration will sustain the precedent that has been laid by my predecessor.

    “We shall not interfere with your finances and we will offer assistance where necessary. In this regard, we shall be collaborating with the Local Government Pension Bureau, to see how the lingering pension issues will be resolved.

    “We met last week to discuss the issue but with a caveat that it is necessary to have an Auditor to audit the pension board and see how the process is carried out diligently so that we can know the actual persons who are due for such monies.

    “We don’t want pension funds to be manipulated,” Oborevwori stated during the courtesy visit by ALGON, Delta State Chapter on 14th June.

    TNG reports the Delta State House of Assembly approved the N40 billion Zenith Bank facility for the 25 local government councils of the State to defray their pension liabilities shortly after that visit.

    Until now, the 25 local government councils in the State were owing their pensioners a backlog of pensions up to the tune of N51 billion.

    The State Government under the leadership of immediate past Governor, Senator Dr Ifeanyi Arthur Okowa, assisted in no small measure to reduce the huge arrears.

    During his state wide electioneering campaigns tour as governorship candidate of the People’s Democratic Party (PDP), Oborevwori assured pensioners in the State that if elected, his administration will do whatever it takes to ensure that the arrears were paid.

    At the recent meeting with Delta ALGON, the government reached a consensus agreement with the body, and it was agreed that a N40 billion credit facility be obtained from Zenith Bank PLC to settle a substantial part of pensions arrears.

    However, the agreement came with a proviso that each local government will have to voluntarily without duress sign legal documents, as well as an irrevocable undertaking that its part of the credit facility should be deducted in monthly instalments at source from the Federation Accounts Allocation Committee (FAAC) at a reasonable interest rate to Zenith bank.

    This means that the N40 billion credit facility through the Local Government Staff Pension Bureau approved by the State House of Assembly shall be repaid by the beneficiary local governments within a period of time from their share of FAAC monthly allocations.