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Delta State Governor, Rt. Hon. Sheriff Oborevwori, Tuesday declared that his administration is deliberately rewriting the development story of riverine communities through massive infrastructure investments and people-focused projects, policies, and programmes. The Governor made the assertion during the commissioning of the reconstructed 31-kilometre Ohoror–Bomadi Road, a strategic corridor linking Ughelli North, Ughelli South, Patani, Burutu, Bomadi and Burutu Local Government Areas. Oborevwori described the project as a major milestone in his administration’s resolve to ensure…

The Honourable Commissioner for Oil and Gas in Delta State, Hon. (Chief) Peter Okagbare Uviejitobor, extends heartfelt congratulations to Udu Local Government Council Chairman, Hon. (Chief) Vincent Ogheneruemu Oyibode as he celebrates his birthday anniversary today. The Honourable Commissioner describes Chief Oyibode as a man whose presence had changed many lives for the better, noting that within the time frame of leadership, the Council Chairman has shown capacity of a great leader. The two term…

Delta State Commissioner for Oil and Gas, Hon. (Chief) Peter Okagbare Uviejitobor extends his warm congratulations to the First Lady of Delta State, Her Excellency, Deaconess Mrs. Tobore Oborevwori on the occasion of her 56th birthday anniversary. Commissioner Uviejitobor describes the wife of the Delta State Governor as a virtuous woman whose life exemplifies godliness, service, dedication and commitment to the ideals of the MORE Agenda of the state. The two term House of Assembly…

The Honourable Commissioner for Oil and Gas, Hon. (Chief) Peter Okagbare Uviejitobor, has congratulated Managing Director of Tantita Security Services, Chief Kestin Ebimorbowei Pondi on the occasion of his birthday anniversary. Commissioner Uviejitobor described the expertise of Engr. Pondi in security management in the oil and gas industry, particularly in the Niger Delta region of Nigeria as a service to motherland. Uviejitobor said that Engr. Pondi’s contributions to economic growth, youth empowerment, and peace-building in…

Delta State Commissioner for Oil and Gas, Hon. (Chief) Peter Okagbare Uviejitobor, has congratulated former Secretary to the State Government, Rt. Hon. Festus Ovie Agas, on the occasion of his birthday anniversary. While thanking God for the life of the former Deputy Speaker of the Delta State House of Assembly, the Commissioner, described Agas as a boardroom leader whose contributions had brought development to the political space in the state. Hon. Peter Uviejitobor said the…

Delta State Governor, Rt. Hon. Sheriff Oborevwori, has directed security agencies to arrest and prosecute any individual found in possession of firearms or attempting to disrupt peace in the state ahead of the 2027 general elections. The governor gave the directive on Tuesday while receiving the Commissioner of Police, Delta State Police Command, CP Aina Adesola, and his management team during a courtesy visit to Government House, Asaba. Governor Oborevwori described the posting of CP…

Delta State Commissioner for Oil and Gas, Hon. (Chief) Peter Uviejitobor, has expressed profound gratitude to Governor Sheriff Oborevwori over the approval of a comprehensive power‑infrastructure project aimed at restoring electricity to DSC Township, Orhuwhorun and its environs in Udu Local Government Area. In a statement, Hon. Uviejitobor outlined the implications of the development, describing it as a clear demonstration of the Governor’s deliberate effort to boost energy supply, stimulate local economies and elevate the living standards of…

Delta State Governor, Rt. Hon. Sheriff Oborevwori, on Wednesday presented a N1.664 trillion Appropriation Bill for 2026 to the Delta State House of Assembly, with a bold 70 percent dedicated to capital expenditure, signaling an aggressive push for infrastructure expansion and socio-economic development in the 2026 fiscal year. The presentation, held at the hallowed chamber of the Assembly Complex in Asaba, was made pursuant to Section 121 of the 1999 Constitution (as altered). Presenting the…

By Ejiro Oniyan The Honourable Commissioner for Oil and Gas in Delta State, Hon. (Chief) Peter Okagbare Uviejitobor (JP), has heartily Congratulated His Royal Majesty, Engr. Michael Ogheneovo Orugbo (JP) KP, Okporua I, the Ovie of Udu Kingdom, on the memorable occasion of his official presentation of the Staff of Office by His Excellency, Rt. Hon. (Elder) Sheriff F.O. Oborevwori, (JP), Governor Delta State, scheduled to hold on Friday, November 7th, 2025, at Otor-Udu, the…

Delta State Governor, Rt Hon. (Elder) Sheriff Oborevwori, declared open PENGASSAN Warri Zone 2 Days Workshop on 29th – 30th October, 2025 at ELOMAZ Hotel, Asaba.  The Governor, represented by Honourable Commissioner for Oil and Gas, Hon. (Chief) Peter Okagbare Uviejitobor, in a keynote address, highlighted some benefits that will accrue to the nation as we reposition the nation’s Oil, Gas and Energy industry for sustainability and resilience future. He concluded by saying, ” On…