Gov. Oborevwori Suspends Rector, Bursar of Delta State Polytechnic, Ogwashi-Uku for Six Months
Governor of Delta State, Rt. Hon. Elder Sheriff Oborevwori, in his capacity as Visitor to the Delta State Polytechnic, Ogwashi-Uku, has approved the immediate suspension of the institution’s Rector and Bursar for a period of six months. He also upheld the earlier suspension of the Registrar by the Polytechnic’s Governing Council. A statement signed by the Secretary to the State Government (SSG), Dr. Kingsley Eze Emu, explained that the suspension of the principal officers is to allow for a thorough and unbiased investigation into allegations of
Oborevwori Bags PTI Leadership Award, Reaffirms Delta’s Commitment to Responsible Oil & Gas Devt
Delta State Governor, Rt Hon Sheriff Oborevwori, has been conferred with an Award of Excellence in Leadership by the Petroleum Training Institute (PTI) for his visionary leadership and outstanding contributions to Nigeria’s oil and gas sector. The award was presented during the 4th Biennial International Conference on Hydrocarbon Science and Technology (ICHST) held at the PTDF Towers, Abuja, on Wednesday. Represented by his Chief of Staff, Hon. Johnson Erijo, the governor said he was deeply humbled by the recognition, describing it as a tribute not to
Delta Emerges Champion at NFA/NSSF Basic Education Sports Competition
Delta State has clinched victory in the Basic Education School Sports Competition, emerging national champions at the tournament sponsored by the Nigerian Football Association (NFA) and the National School Sport Federation (NSSF) in Abuja. The Executive Chairman of the Delta State Universal Basic Education Board (SUBEB), Hon. Samuel Mariere, today received the victorious team in Asaba when they paid him a courtesy visit to formally present the National Championship Cup. Delta State was crowned champion of the Basic Education School Sports Competition after topping the national
Oborevwori Rewards World Debate Champions with N20 Million Each
Delta State Governor, Rt Hon Sheriff Oborevwori, on Thursday rewarded each member of the five-man Delta contingent that won the 2025 World Basic Schools Debate Championship in Doha, Qatar, with a cash prize of N20 million. The Governor also extended the same N20 million reward to the team’s handlers, describing their victory as a proud moment for the state and a testament to his administration’s commitment to educational excellence. Receiving the champions, their parents, and officials at Government House, Asaba, Governor Oborevwori praised the students for
Oborevwori/Onyeme: Building Bridges Of Unity Beyond Delta
By Fidelis Egugbo Life is about trust, and in a democracy, trust is everything. The electorate cast their votes for whom they trust and the elected officials are challenged to uphold such trust, partly for a stable polity. In Delta State, the beauty of democracy is palpable, with the style of governance of Rt. Hon. Sheriff Oborevwori, the Governor of the state. When he was campaigning for the seat, he made it clear that he would listen more and do more, and went further to encapsulate
WORLD DEBATE: Oborevwori Congratulates Delta Students for Emerging Champions in Qatar
Delta State Governor, Rt. Hon. Sheriff Oborevwori, has congratulated Team Nigeria—represented by outstanding students from Delta State for emerging champions at the just-concluded World Schools Debate Championship held in Doha, Qatar. The Nigerian team, made up entirely of Delta students, outperformed top contenders from the State of Chicago, USA, and Qatar to clinch the coveted global title. In a gripping contest, they secured a 2–1 victory in the first round and followed it up with a flawless 3–0 performance in the final round, sealing the
Delta Students Lead Nigeria to Victory at World Debate Championship in Doha
Students from Delta State, representing Nigeria, have emerged as world champions at the prestigious World School Debate Championship held in Doha, Qatar, defeating some of the best young debaters from around the globe. The Delta team represented Nigeria after winning the national championship organized by the Presidential Schools Debate Nigeria, under the Presidency. The Nigerian team, powered by brilliant minds from Delta State, comprised Wisdom Chukwuma of Government College, Ughelli; Otorvo Uyoyou of Alegbo Secondary School, Effurun; Abraham Honour of Okpaka Secondary School, Okpaka; Ekhamateh Splendour
2nd Anniversary: Siakpere Lauds Oborevwori on Infrastructure, Educational Devt
As Delta State marks the second anniversary of Governor Sheriff Oborevwori’s administration, renowned administrator and education strategist, Mr Clement Siakpere, has commended the governor for what he described as remarkable strides in infrastructure and educational development across the state. Siakpere who is Executive Assistant to the Governor on Education Monitoring in a statement on Thursday, noted that Governor Oborevwori has demonstrated uncommon commitment to the delivery of good governance through his administration’s MORE Agenda, which prioritizes Meaningful Development, Opportunities for All, Realistic Reforms, and Enhanced