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Chief Press Secretary to Governor Sheriff Oborevwori of Delta, Sir Festus Ahon says the Governor is taking his time to pick suitable and competent hands to be appointed into the State Executive Council. Ahon, who was reacting to reports in a section of the media, said the Governor is not under pressure from anyone, not even his predecessor, on choice of cabinet members as was wrongly reported. He described the publication as a figment of the imagination of the writer and appealed to Journalists to avoid

Delta State Governor, Rt. Hon. Sheriff Oborevwori has congratulated the Resident Pastor of Living Faith Church, Asaba, Pastor Chris Nwaka on his 60th birth anniversary. Oborevwori’s congratulatory message was contained in a statement signed by his Chief Press Secretary, Sir Festus Ahon, in Asaba wherein he described Nwaka as a great man of God who had contributed immensely to the growth of Christendom. He commended the cleric for his astute and didactic teachings and for guiding the flock of Christ since he took over as Resident

Immediate past Governor of Delta State, Senator Dr Ifeanyi Okowa, on Thursday, reiterated that he didn't betray Southern presidency by accepting to be Alhaji Atiku Abubakar's running mate. He said his party, the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) agreed to throw its ticket open because it was in the opposition to enable the party present a formidable candidate that could match the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) candidate. Okowa who spoke through his Media Adviser, Mr. Olisa Ifeajika at a news conference in Asaba, said once a

Governor Sheriff Oborevwori of Delta State says a greater future awaits Nigerians if they eschew bitterness and embrace peace and unity for the development of the Country. Oborevwori stated this on Monday while speaking to Journalists in Asaba on the celebration of June 12 as "Democracy Day". He said that Nigeria had weathered the storm in the past 24 years of civil rule and prayed for greater development and improvement in the standard of living of the people. Oborevwori said: "We have survived 24 years of uninterrupted

The Governor of Delta State, Rt Hon Sheriff Oborevwori has congratulated Delta Queens for winning the Nigeria Women’s Football League, (NWFL) tournament dubbed Super 6. Delta Queens defeated Bayelsa Queens 2-1 to emerge winners of the Super 6 Competition on Sunday, inside the main bowl of the Stephen Keshi Stadium, Asaba. By emerging champions of the Super 6 tournament, the Delta State girls have qualified to represent Nigeria in the forthcoming West African Football Union (WAFU) B Women’s CAF Champions League qualifiers. Oborevwori, who received the trophy

Delta Governor, Rt Hon Sheriff Oborevwori on Monday unveiled his official portrait with a call on Deltans, Nigerians and the general public to patronise the said photograph. This was contained in a statement by his Chief Press Secretary, Mr Festus Ahon, in Asaba, wherein the Governor said that all other photos in circulation were unauthorised and should be discarded forthwith. The statement further directed all government Ministries, Departments and Agencies, banks, hotels and others to comply with the said directive.

Delta State Governor, Rt. Hon. Sheriff Oborevwori, Friday, said he is an unrepentant believer in the unity of the State even as he assured Deltans that his administration has zero tolerance for sectionalism and nepotism in the management of government business. Oborevwori stated this while swearing-in Dr Kingsley Emu as Secretary to the State Government, SSG and Senator Emmanuel Aguariavwodo as Senior Political Adviser, SPOLAD on Friday, in Asaba. The Governor who congratulated the appointees on their well-deserved appointments, urged them to key into the M.O.R.E

Delta State Governor, Rt Hon Sheriff Oborevwori has approved the appointment of Hon. Barr. Christopher Ifeanyi Osakwe JP as Deputy Chief of Staff, Deputy Governor's Office. A statement signed by his Chief Press Secretary, Mr Festus Ahon in Asaba said the approval for the appointment was contained in a statement signed by the Permanent Secretary, Government House Administration, Sir Eddy Ogidi-Gbegbaje on Thursday. According to the statement, the appointment takes immediate effect.

Delta Governor, Rt. Hon. Sheriff Oborevwori, has congratulated Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) Chieftain and elder statesman, Chief Mike Adiotomre as he clocks 85 years. Adiotomre, an illustrious Deltan from Ovu-Inland, Ethiope East Local Government Area of the state is an administrator and outstanding politician of immense repute. In a statement by his Chief Press Secretary, Mr Festus Ahon, in Asaba, the governor lauded Adiotomre for his tremendous contributions to nation building. He said that Adiotomre had made remarkable contributions to the development of Nigeria, especially as a

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

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