Governor Sheriff Oborevwori of Delta State has congratulated the wife of the immediate past Governor of the state, Dame Edith Okowa, on her 62nd birth anniversary. In a statement by his Chief Press Secretary, Mr Festus Ahon, in Asaba, Oborevwori commended Dame Okowa for her philanthropic works, especially in making life more meaningful for the less-privileged in the society. He noted that Dame Okowa is a selfless woman of integrity who supported her husband throughout his tenure as Governor of the state. He said that Dame Okowa’s

Delta State Governor, Rt Hon Sheriff Oborevwori has approved the appointment of Dr. Kingsley Emu as the Secretary to the State Government. A statement signed by his Chief Press Secretary, Mr Festus Ahon in Asaba said the governor also approved the appointment of Hon. Johnson Erijo as Chief of Staff to the Governor, Senator Emmanuel Aguariavwodo as Senior Political Adviser and Barr. Mrs Lyna Aliya-Ochulor as Principal Secretary to the Governor. Ahon said the approval for the appointments was contained in a statement signed by the

As Deltans await the composition of a new State Executive Council, the governor of the state, Rt. Hon. Sheriff Oborevwori, on Wednesday, held a meeting with the state Head of Service, Permanent Secretaries and Heads of Extra Ministerial Departments and Agencies in the state. The meeting which was held at the Exco Chambers, Government House, Asaba, was attended by the Deputy Governor, Sir Monday Onyeme. Addressing Government House correspondents shortly after the meeting, the state Head of Service (HOS), Mr. Reginald Bayoko said the meeting provided

Governor Sheriff Oborevwori of Delta State has cautioned fuel marketers in the state against hoarding of Petroleum products especially Premium Motor Spirit (PMS). Chief Press Secretary to the Governor, Mr Festus Ahon in a statement on Tuesday in Asaba quoted Governor Oborevwori as saying that the state government would not tolerate acts that would make life difficult for Deltans. He said the state government desire is to grow the economy of the State through its MORE agenda. He therefore solicited the support of all stakeholders in

The Chief Press Secretary (CPS) to Governor Sheriff Oborevwori of Delta, Mr. Festus Ahon has charged members of the governor's press crew and staff in the press unit, Government House, Asaba, to be passionately committed to their duties. Mr. Ahon who gave the charge on Tuesday at his maiden meeting with the governor's press crew and members of staff in the press unit, held at the new Press Centre, Government House, Asaba, also, urged them to work as a team in promoting the activities of

Delta Governor, Senator (Dr) Ifeanyi Okowa, has said that contrary to malicious criticisms by some politicians, his administration's prudent fiscal and transparent governance  profile has been vindicated and acknowledged by the World Bank. The governor stated this while receiving four Awards - Excellent Performance on Fiscal Transparency and Accountability; Very Good Performances on Efficiency of Public Expenditure; Overall Performance in SFTAS; and Debt Sustainability - from the Bank at Government House, Asaba on Monday. The State Government earned the awards under the World Bank’s States Fiscal

Delta Governor, Sen. (Dr) Ifeanyi Okowa, on Tuesday, said that one of the greatest legacies he would bequeath to his successor was the presence of God at the Government House. Okowa stated this in Asaba at the launch of a music album produced by the Choir of Government House Chapel, Asaba. He attributed the success of his administration to God's divine providence, and charged the Governor-elect, Rt. Hon. Sheriff Oborevwori and the Deputy Governor-elect, Sir Monday Onyeme, to put God first in their administration. He disclosed that

The Conference of Speakers of State Legislatures in Nigeria on Monday called on Delta Governor-elect, Rt. Hon. Sheriff Oboriwori to see his elevation as a platform to build on the achievements of Governor Ifeanyi Okowa in the last eight years. The chairman of the body, and Speaker of Bauchi State House of Assembly, Rt. Hon. Abubakar Suleiman who was in company with his Katsina state counterpart, Rt. Hon. Tasiu Maigari, made the call while speaking to journalists shortly after a visit on Governor Okowa at the Government

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