Gen. Paul Omu Buried in Igbide Amid Full Military Honours Buried in Igbide Amid Full Military Honours
The remains of former Military Governor of the defunct South-Eastern State (now Cross River and Akwa Ibom), Major-General Paul Ufuoma Omu (rtd.), were on Saturday laid to rest in his hometown, Igbide, Isoko South Local Government Area of Delta State, amid full military honours and glowing tributes. Maj.-Gen. Omu, a respected elder statesman, former President General of the Isoko Development Union (IDU), and one of Nigeria’s notable military administrators, died at the age of 84. His burial attracted an impressive gathering of dignitaries from the military,
Oborevwori Woos Investors, Says Time To Invest In Delta Is Now
…Orders Immediate Rehabilitation Of Failed Sections Of Ubeji/Egbokodo/Refinery Road Delta State Governor, Rt. Hon. Sheriff Oborevwori, has called on investors particularly Deltans at home and in the diaspora to take advantage of the state’s steadily improving socio-economic climate to invest in the State. The Governor who made the call on Friday in Ubeji, Warri South Local Government Area, while inaugurating a multi-million-naira hospitality and tourism investment, the Swiss International Rancho Valerie Hotel, said; “the time to invest in Delta State is now.” “Warri is rising again, Delta
Asagba Commends Oborevwori’s Even Devt, Says Delta Not A One-City State
The Asagba of Asaba, HRM Asagba Professor Epiphany Azinge, SAN, has defended the development strides of the Delta State Governor, Rt Hon Sheriff Oborevwori and commended him for the prudent management of the State’s resources. Speaking during an interview, the Asagba urged critics to appreciate the complexity and vastness of the state before making comparisons with more compact states, saying that Delta’s multi-city structure makes even distribution of development more demanding and should be considered when assessing the performance of Governor Sheriff Oborevwori’s administration. Azinge stressed
At 70, Asagba of Asaba Shines in Wisdom, Service — Oborevwori
Delta State Governor, Rt. Hon. Sheriff Oborevwori, has congratulated the Asagba of Asaba, His Royal Majesty, Obi (Prof.) Epiphany Azinge, SAN, OON, on his 70th birth anniversary, describing his reign as one of peace and humility. Governor Oborevwori who spoke on Thursday at the thanksgiving Mass held at Saint Patrick’s Catholic Church, West-End, Asaba, to mark the royal father’s platinum jubilee, said Asagba's life is a shining testament to wisdom, integrity, and purpose. The Governor said it was good for the Asagba to return thanks to
Delta To Make SARSAC More Functional Says Onyeme
Delta State's Deputy Governor, Sir Monday Onyeme, FCA, has said that State Road Safety Advisory Council (SARSAC) would be made more functional in the state. Sir Onyeme gave the assurance on Thursday in Asaba when he met Corps Commander Joyce Alexander, the Sector Commander, Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC), Delta State. The Deputy Governor expressed joy that SARSAC has already been domesticated in Delta in compliance with the National Road Safety Strategy as approved by the National Executive Council. "I have been very close to the state
Oborevwori Salutes Asagba Of Asaba, Obi Prof. Azinge, At 70
Delta State Governor, Rt Hon Sheriff Oborevwori, has extended warm felicitations to the Asagba of Asaba, His Royal Majesty, Obi Prof. Epiphany Azinge, SAN, OON, on the joyous occasion of his 70th birth anniversary, marking three scores and ten years of a life of excellence and service. Oborevwori in a statement signed by his Chief Press Secretary, Sir Festus Ahon, hailed the distinguished monarch for his enduring commitment to peace, unity, and the cultural renaissance of Asaba Kingdom. The Governor described Obi Azinge as a revered
No Ethnic Nationality Will Be Neglected Under My Watch — Oborevwori
Delta State Governor, Rt Hon Sheriff Oborevwori , has assured that no ethnic nationality in the state would be left behind under his administration, reaffirming his commitment to inclusive governance, peace, and even development across all communities. Governor Oborevwori gave the assurance on Wednesday at Obotebe I community, during the 20th coronation anniversary celebration of the Ebenanaowei of Ogulagha Kingdom, His Royal Majesty, Capt. King Joseph Timiyan, PhD, Torububou I, in Burutu Local Government Area of the state. Congratulating the monarch who is the Chairman, Delta
Oborevwori Was Fully Prepared for Governorship Despite 2022 Opposition-Okowa
Former Governor of Delta State, Senator Ifeanyi Okowa, Tuesday, reaffirmed his confidence in Governor Sheriff Oborevwori, saying the governor has demonstrated clear readiness and capacity for leadership despite the intense opposition that greeted his nomination in 2022. Okowa spoke at the groundbreaking ceremony of the Delta Special Economic Zone (Kwale Free Trade Zone), Kwale, Ndokwa West Local Government Area, where he served as Chairman of the event. He noted that Governor Oborevwori has continued to prove critics wrong through purposeful leadership, project continuity, initiation of new