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Delta State Governor, Rt. Hon. Sheriff Oborevwori has approved provision of take off site for the Federal University of Medical and Health Sciences, Kwale in Ndokwa West Local Government Area of the State. The State Commissioner for Lands, Surveys and Urban Development, Chief Emamusi Obiodeh announced the Governor's approval to journalists in Asaba on Friday. According to the Commissioner, the Federal University of Medical and Health Sciences take-off site is the place previously used by the School of Marine Technology, Kwale. The Governor has approved 15 hectares

Delta State Governor, Rt. Hon. Sheriff Oborevwori, has congratulated former Chief of Defence Staff, Gen. Alexander Ogomudia (Retd), as he clocks 74 years on Dec. 29. According to Governor Oborevwori, Ogomudia, the Uzere born General in Isoko South, is a prominent Deltan and the former Chief of Army Staff, who was resolutely dedicated to Nigeria's peaceful coexistence. In a statement by his Chief Press Secretary, Sir Festus Ahon, in Asaba, the governor expressed gratitude to Gen. Ogomudia, who held the position of Chief of

Delta State Governor, Rt. Hon. Sheriff Oborevwori has expressed deep sadness on the passing of Ondo State Governor, Chief Rotimi Akeredolu, SAN, at the age of 67. Governor Oborevwori, in a statement by his Chief Press Secretary, Sir Festus Ahon in Asaba, expressed his condolences to Akeredolu’s wife, Mrs Betty Anyanwu-Akeredolu, family members, the government and people of Ondo State on the passing of the renowned senior lawyer. He noted that the late Governor Akeredolu who was Chairman of Southern Governors’ Forum, was an urbane and

Delta State Governor, Rt. Hon. Sheriff Oborevwori, Wednesday, underscored the importance of local government councils to the overall growth and development of the nation. Governor Oborevwori stated this when he received on Christmas visit the College of Heads of Personnel Management, HPMs and Treasurers to the Local Governments, TLGs led by its President, Chief Austin Emaduku, at his Osubi country home. The Governor who expressed delight at receiving the delegation appreciated them for their support before, during and after the elections. Governor Oborevwori said: "I am very

Delta State Governor, Rt. Hon. Sheriff Oborevwori has congratulated Deltans and Nigerians as they join the rest of the world in commemorating the birth of Jesus Christ. Governor Oborevwori's message of felicitation is contained in a statement by his Chief Press Secretary, Sir Festus Ahon, on Sunday in Asaba. The governor urged Christians to use the occasion to offer special prayers to God for a more peaceful, and united state and country. The Governor, while saying that Christmas was a season to show love and care

Delta State Governor, Rt. Hon. Sheriff Oborevwori, his wife, Deaconess Tobore Oborevwori, former Governors of the state, Dr. Emmanuel Uduaghan and Senator Ifeanyi Okowa, Sunday, attended the victory thanksgiving and dedication service of the Member representing Isoko Federal Constituency, Hon. Jonathan Ukodhiko. The thanksgiving service which held at Ukodhiko's country home at Erawha-Owhe, Isoko North Local Government Area of the state also had in attendance Senator Representing Delta South Senatorial District, Senator Joel Onowakpor-Thomas; Speaker of the State House of Assembly, Rt. Hon. Emomotimi Guwor;

Delta State Executive Council (EXCO), Friday, gave approval for the disbursement of the sum of N3, 887,277,784.66 billion under the D-CARES implementation programme of the state government being second reimbursement from the World Bank. The State Commissioner for Economic Planning, Mr. Sonny Ekedayen disclosed this while briefing journalists on some of the decisions reached at the State Exco meeting presided over by the Governor, Rt. Hon. Sheriff Oborevwori. Mr. Ekedayen said the sum has been distributed through Direct Cash Transfer, FADAMA, Livelihood and Direct Labour, adding

Delta State Governor, Rt. Hon. Sheriff Oborevwori has congratulated former Chief Whip of the Senate, Senator Stella Unuezi Omu, OON, on the occasion of her 78th birth anniversary on 22nd December, 2023. Omu, an illustrious Deltan from Irri, Isoko South Local Government Area of the state, is a retired Deputy Controller General of Prisons and wife of Maj. Gen. Paul Omu, former Military Governor of defunct South Eastern State. She was elected Senator to represent Delta South Senatorial District in 1999 and subsequently emerged Senate Chief

Delta State Governor, Rt. Hon. Sheriff Oborevwori, yesterday, called on Media practitioners to adhere strictly to the ethics of the profession in the discharge of their duties. Govenor Oborevwori made the call when the state leadership of the Nigeria Union of Journalists, NUJ paid him a courtesy visit at Government House, Asaba. The governor who congratulated the State chairman of the NUJ, Comrade Churchill Oyowe and other members of the executive on their victory at the Union's election, urged them to work as a team for

Delta State Governor, Rt. Hon. Sheriff Oborevwori, Thursday, urged Nigerians to celebrate their parents while they are living in order to make them happy and prolong their lives. Governor Oborevwori made the call at the 90th birth anniversary thanksgiving service for Mama Paulina Powder Ewherido at Mother of Redeemer Catholic Church, Effurun, Uvwie Local Government Area. Oborevwori who prayed for long life and good health for Mama Ewherido, said the government and people of the state would continue to join the Ewherido family to celebrate a

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