Delta State Governor, Rt. Hon. Sheriff Oborevwori, Tuesday, said the Ubu bridge along sector C1 of the ongoing Ughelli-Asaba Road dualisation project at Ogwashi-Uku in Aniocha South Local Government Area would be ready in December, 2024. Governor Oborevwori disclosed this during inspection of the project including the completed 9.1km Isheagu-Ewulu Road where he frowned at the poor delivery of the side drains. The Governor who undertook the inspection on a day the state was celebrating 33rd anniversary of it’s creation, said the inspection was part of activities to mark the anniversary. He said: “We thank God for the anniversary…
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Godwin-Maria Utuedoye is a trained professional journalist. A graduate of Mass Communication from Delta State University, Abraka. He is a registered practising Journalist with the Nigeria Union of Journalists with over 20 years experience of reporting. He is interested in Investigative and development Journalism. He lives in Nigeria and focuses more in the Niger-Delta region where oil and gas exploration by government and multinational iol companies has plunged into poverty and environmental degradation for years. He is also a PR Consultant, content creator, broadcast, print Journalist and Publisher. His vast experience in journalism span over decades of reporting the activities of the untouched areas. He is married with children.
Governor Sheriff Oborevwori of Delta State has denied an allegation that he has taken a loan of N40 billion. In a release on Tuesday August 27, 2024, reacting to the allegation, the State Commissioner for Information, Dr. Ifeanyi Osuoza, said: “The Delta State Government notes with serious concern some reports in some online media platforms alleging that Governor Sheriff Oborevwori borrowed the sum of N40 billion soon after assuming office” He noted that Governor Oborevwori has not at any point, since assuming office, taken any loan but “graciously guarantee a N40 billion loan facility for the Association of Local Government…
Delta State Governor, Rt. Hon. Sheriff Oborevwori, Tuesday, said the state was growing steadily on all economic development indicators, hence emerging as a power house in the comity of states in Nigeria. Governor Oborevwori stated this in his remarks at a thanksgiving service to mark the 33rd anniversary of the state’s creation at the Government House Chapel, Asaba. Oborevwori also said the journey had been eventful and fulfilling with the road filled with trials and triumphs, tests and testimonies. He said: “I am proud to say that in 33 years of existence, Delta State has evolved into a strong, vibrant,…
By Godwin-Maria Utuedoye As Deltans celebrate the 33rd anniversary of the creation of Delta State, immediate past chairman of Ughelli North Local Government Area, Chief Godwin Adode, has said past and present governments have made significant impacts in terms of infrastructures, human and economic development in the state.Chief Adode, in his remarks on the 33rd anniversary of the creation of Delta State, noted that both past and present Governors in the state have made frantic efforts to attain and achieve the vision, dreams and goals of founding fathers. Adode, popularly known as ‘Coach Tete’, stated that the Delta state creation…
By Godwin-Maria Utuedoye As Deltans celebrate the 33rd anniversary of the creation of Delta State, Executive Chairman of the State’s Revenue Service, Hon (Chief) Solomon Ighrakpata has commended the significant progress made so far in building a strong and prosperous economy. Hon Ighrakpata in a telephone interview on the topic “Delta At 33”, paid glowing tributes to past and present Governors of the State for their service towards achieving the vision of the founding fathers. The IRS Boss stated that the Delta state’s creation on August 27, 1991, marked the beginning of a new era of growth and development as…
By Godwin-Maria Utuedoye Speaker, Delta State House of Assembly, Rt Hon Emomotimi Dennis Guwor has said that the state has made significant strides in the last 33 years of its creation on 27th August 1991. Reacting on the 33rd anniversary of the creation of Delta State, Rt Hon Guwor said the journey as a distinct entity has been very fulfilling and rewarding. The Speaker who conveyed his heartfelt goodwill message to Deltans through a statement by his Chief Press Secretary, Mr Nkem Nwaeke, acknowledged the resilience and determination of the people, which he said have made Delta State a beacon…
BY DENNIS OTU On August 27, 1991, the geographical and political landscape of Nigeria witnessed a significant transformation when the then Military President, General Ibrahim Badamosi Babangida (IBB), created Delta State from the erstwhile Bendel State. Over the past 33 years, Delta State has evolved into a critical player in Nigeria’s socio-economic and political spheres, contributing significantly to the nation’s oil wealth and fostering a harmonious and diverse community. Geographical and Strategic Importance Delta State is situated in the South-South geopolitical zone of Nigeria, a region known for its rich oil reserves and vibrant cultures. The state is bordered by…
The Delta State Universal Basic Education Board SUBEB, has promised to pay more attention to teaching, learning and infrastructural development in public primary schools in the riverine communities of the state.Executive Chairman Subeb, Delta State, Hon Samuel Mariere made the promise when he led other members of the board to Burutu local government area in continuation of the board’s advocacy meeting with stakeholders in public primary school education in the state. The Subeb Chairman stated that the advocacy visit was strategic as it again avoided the board the opportunity to inform the public about the unrelenting efforts by the state…
Delta State Governor, Rt. Hon. Sheriff Oborevwori, has congratulated Obi Professor Epiphany Azinge, (SAN) OON, on his crowning as the 14th Asagba of Asaba. Governor Oborevwori described Prof Azinge, who was the Director-General (DG) of the Nigerian Institute of Advanced Legal Studies (NIALS) as a distinguished academic and quintessential legal luminary. The Governor in a statement by his Chief Press Secretary, Sir Festus Ahon, in Asaba, said that Azinge’s emergence was well-deserved, considering the fact that he was replacing an academic giant in the field of Medicine, Obi Prof. Chike Edozien. He urged Azinge to bring his wealth of experience…
…Says Deltans Need To Know Projects These Monies Were Used For …Challenges State Assembly To Investigate How Monies Was Spent By Godwin-Maria Utuedoye An environmental activists and National Coordinator, Centre for Peace and Environmental Justice (CEPEJ), Comrade Sheriff Mulade, has called on the Delta State Governor, Sheriff Oborevwori, to account for the widely acclaimed N465 billion debt, inherited from his political godfather, Dr. Ifeanyi Okowa. Comrade Mulade, who is the Patron of the Indigenous Correspondents’ Chapel (ICC), asked Gov. Oborevwori to show proofs of projects that these monies were used for as according to him, they were monies approved…