ICT vital in effective crime control – Oborevwori
Delta State Governor, Rt. Hon. Sheriff Oborevwori, has underscored the importance of Information and Communication Technology (ICT) in the effective fight against all forms of criminality in the country. Governor Oborevwori noted that effective deployment of ICT in the fight against crime and criminality would promote peace and create a business friendly-ambience that would ultimately stimulate investors' confidence in Nigeria. He disclosed this Wednesday when he received on a courtesy visit, the Deputy Inspector- General of Police (DIG) in-charge of ICT Department, Force Headquarters, DIG Sokari
We are united for development of S/South region – Oborevwori
…says peace will return to Rivers Delta State Governor, Rt. Hon. Sheriff Oborevwori, Tuesday, said Governors of the South-South states of the country were united for the overall and integrated development of the region. He lauded the people of Rivers State for their organic support for Governor Siminalayi Fubara, assuring that peace will return to the state again. Governor Oborevwori who stated this at the inauguration of 21.49km Egbeda internal roads and drainages in Emohua Local Government Area of Rivers State, said Governor Fubara would not dissapoint
Leaders, Women, Youths, Others Applaud Oborevwori On First Year Anniversary
By Dennis Otu & Daniel Bayagbon For hitting the ground running, executing a roadmap for enduring infrastructural projects in various sectors while still prioritising the completion of projects inherited from his predecessors, a cross section of Deltans, including students, market women, artisans and political leaders have applauded Rt. Hon. Sheriff Oborevwori over what they see as an eventful and hope-inspiring first year in office. On May 29, 2023, Rt. Hon. Oborevwori was sworn in as Governor of Delta State with a promise to do more in
LG POLLS: Egbo calls for unity amongst PDP faithful
The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) Chairmanship candidate for Ughelli North Local Government chairmanship election, Olorogun Jaro Egbo has called for unity amongst members of the party ahead of the July 13th Local Government elections in the Delta State. Egbo made the call, Sunday, while addressing members of the Ughelli North Local Government Political Appointees Forum, at Orogun, Ughelli North Local Government Area of the state. According to the Chairmanship hopeful, who is also the chairman of the forum, they were initially in support of Ughelli North
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
