Gov Oborevwori and the UAE DFI Initiative
By Fred Latimore Esq dsobpress It's possible for Delta State to be the Dubai of Nigeria, and it's obvious that our excessive local content governor, Rt Hon Sheriff Oborevwori, is focused on partnership with the United Arab Emirates, UAE, in the area of Direct Foreign Investment, DFI; tourism and other critical sectors that would see the state sharing lots in common with the United Arab Emirates, especially Dubai. The governor's recent visit to the Ambassador of the UAE in Abuja, is seen as a welcome development by
Demolition of Illegal Buildings, the Rich Guy and the Principle of Caveat Emptor…
By Fred Edoreh When I saw the video of the rich guy whose illegal building in the premises of Dennis Osadebey University, Anwai-Asaba, was marked for demolition, three things struck me. As a fellow human being, I sympathised with his loss, but I lost that sense of sympathy when I heard the arrogance of wealth in his words as he insulted the school and attempted to blackmail the government. Hear him: "This is my house. I have put over N100 million on it. I started building it
Emevor-Orogun road ready for inauguration – Aniagwu
Delta State Commissioner for Works, (Rural and Riverine Roads), Mr Charles Aniagwu, Friday, said the Phase 1 of the Emevor-Orogun road in Isoko North Local Government Area has been completed and would be inaugurated in two weeks time. Speaking at the reception after the ground breaking ceremony of the College of Health Technology Ovrode, in Isoko North Local Government Area, Aniagwu, lauded the Commissioner for Health, Dr Joseph Onojaeme for his outstanding contributions to the growth and development of the health sector in the state. He
MANPOWER SHORTAGE: Oborevwori establishes new health college in Delta
AS part of his effort to address the shortage of manpower in the vital health sector, Governor Sheriff Oborevwori of Delta State, Friday, flagged off the establishment of College of Health Technology in Ovrode, Isoko North Local Government Area of the state. While performing the ground breaking ceremony of the administrative building of the new College, which brought the number of Colleges of Health Technology in the state to two, Governor Oborevwori said the College would take-off in earnest from the existing structures in the
Investments in Delta safe, secure – Gov. Oborevwori
Delta State Governor, Rt. Hon. Sheriff Oborevwori, Wednesday, said investments in the state were safe and secure as Delta remains a prime destination of choice for investors across the country. Governor Oborevwori stated this in his remarks at the inauguration of AHL Gas Processing Plant 2, at Ogbe-Ani community, Kwale, Ndokwa West Local Government Area of the state. He said that the AHL-GPP2, a joint venture between SEEPCO and NNPC Limited, was an eloquent testimony to the fact that investments in the state were safe and
FIRST YEAR ANNIVERSARY: Okpanam-Ibusa, Isheagu-Ewulu roads ready for inauguration – Aniagwu
As part of the preparations to mark the one-year anniversary of Governor Sheriff Oborevwori's administration in Delta State, the Commissioner for Works, Rural and Riverine Roads, Mr. Charles Aniagwu, embarked on inspection of the Okpanam/Ibusa and Isheagu/Ewulu Roads scheduled for inauguration. The roads, which spanned 5.3 kilometers and 9.1 kilometers respectively, and approximately 90% completed, connects major towns and would boost the socio-economic lives of the people in the area. Speaking to journalists after inspecting the roads on Tuesday, Aniagwu expressed satisfaction with the speed of
Funkekeme charges Gov Oborevwori’s media aides on synergy, professionalism
…Emphasizes need to focus on MORE Agenda Document Senior Policy Adviser to Delta State Governor, Rt Hon Funkekeme Solomon, has charged media and communication aides to governor Sheriff Oborevwori, to work as a team, shun eye service and to exhibit high standard of professionalism in the discharge of their assigned responsibilities. He gave the charge on Monday in Asaba at an interactive section and presentation of copies of "Delta State Service Compact With Deltans" as encapsulated in the Servicom document, to the media and Communication units
Oborevwori tasks NIPSS on solutions to Nigeria’s s challenges
Delta State Governor, Rt. Hon. Sheriff Oborevwori, has charged the National Institute of Policy and Strategic Studies (NIPSS), Kuru-Jos, to provide a veritable roadmap for policies that would mitigate the challenges currently confronting Nigeria. Governor Oborevwori gave the charge on Tuesday when he received participants of the Senior Executive Course 46 of the NIPSS led by Air Vice Marshal David Solomon, on courtesy call at Government House, Asaba. He said: "The importance of your institute is anchored on fostering critical thinking that will encourage training and
Delta LG Polls: PDP belongs to all of us – Oborevwori
Delta State Governor, Rt. Hon Sheriff Oborevwori, Tuesday, said the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, is owned by all members of the party. Chief of Staff to the Governor, Hon Johnson Erijo, who stated this while addressing Aniocha South youths under the aegis of Concerned Youths for the Political Liberation, said; "said: "I am very happy because you people have demonstrated again that you are very responsible people. The last time you were here like you said, I was the one that received you people and
We won’t allow grabbers take ‘varsity land – Delta Govt
Delta State Government, Tuesday, said it would not allow land grabbers take away lands belonging to the Dennis Osadebay University, Anwai-Asaba. The Chairman State Taskforce on Recovery of Government Lands, Chief Frank Omare, stated this while speaking to journalists in Asaba. Omare, who was flanked by members of the committee at the site of the ongoing demolition of illegal structures at 'Musa Camp,' Asaba, lamented that land grabbers had, unfortunately, chased the school authority from their own land. According to him, the land belongs to the university
