State Affairs

Delta State Governor, Rt. Hon. Sheriff Oborevwori, has issued a firm warning to members of the State Executive Council, emphasizing that performance, rather than tale bearing will determine their continued stay in office. Speaking on Monday during the inauguration of eight newly built duplexes at the Commissioners’ Quarters in Asaba, the governor praised his commissioners for their loyalty and hard work, but stressed that under-performance would not be tolerated. “I want to, once again, commend…

The Delta State Government has announced the appointment of Dr. (Mrs.) Mininim J. Oseji as the new Head of Service. The appointment, approved by His Excellency, Rt. Hon. (Elder) Sheriff Oborevwori, was officially disclosed in a government statement released today, March 24, 2025. The statement was signed by Mr. Charles Aniagwu, Commissioner for Works (Rural Roads) & Public Information. Dr. Oseji, who previously served as Permanent Secretary in the Ministry of Environment, Asaba, brings a…

Delta State Government, weekend, announced the commencement of payment of 2023/2024 Students Special Assistance Scheme (Bursary Award) to eligible Deltans in higher institutions across the country. Executive Secretary, Delta State Bursary and Scholarship Board, Dr. Godfrey Enita disclosed this in a statement in Asaba on Saturday, said the payment would commence on February 3, 2025. Enita while commending Governor Sheriff Oborevwori for the approval, said 32,028 students would benefit from the bursary scheme. He said;…

Delta State Governor, Rt. Hon. Sheriff Oborevwori, Wednesday, called for introduction of whistle-blowing to check poor projects delivery in the state. Governor Oborevwori, who made the call during an interactive meeting with Permanent Secretaries, Directors and Heads of Ministries, Departments and Agencies (MDAs) at Government House, Asaba, thanked the civil servants for their loyalty, support, commitment and dedication to duty. He said the meeting, which was the third in the series since his assumption of…

Delta State Government, Friday, reiterated that it had not borrowed any money since Governor Sheriff Oborevwori took over governance in the state on May 29, 2023. The State Commissioner for Finance, Chief Fidelis Tilije who disclosed this at a press conference in Asaba, said contrary to reports by an online news medium, the State Government had not entered into any borrowing relationship with any institution. According to him, “this state has not entered into any…

By Freeborn Eghagha, Ghene Igbogidi, Christopher Odamah and Oreva Godwin Delta State Commissioner for Oil and Gas, Hon. Chief Peter Okagbare Uviejitobor JP has said that the government will soon clampdown on illegal gas retailers. He said, the move was to prevent incidents of gas explosion and promote safety in our respective communities, adding that the days of those involved in retail of gas without valid approval, were numbered. Hon Uviejitobor, in an interview with…

By Onomiguren Agbamu Delta State Government is set to host the 8th National Council on Hydrocarbons (NCH) in Asaba, demonstrating its rising profile as a destination for investors in the industry. The 8th NCH is expected to focus on the Petroleum Industry Act (PIA). Delta State Commissioner for Oil and Gas, Hon. Peter Uviejitobor disclosed this during a meeting with critical stakeholders, notably the Director-General of Delta State Investments Development Agency (DIDA), Hon. Emeka Elekeokuri…

By Odio ODAFE The Special Adviser to the Governor of Delta State on Project Monitoring/Audit, Engr. Dr. Goodnews Agbi, has ordered contractor handling electricity re-enforcement project in the state to replace refurbished transformers Engr. Agbi, gave the order today Wednesday during an inspection visit to Ekuku-Agbor and Environs electrification projects in Ika South, Ika North East and Aniocha South respectively. Agbi, expresses dissatisfaction over refurbished, below specification and substandard transformers which was installed as against…

Nadesstu Commends Governor Oborevwori Over Approval of Financial Assistance to Delta State Indigenes in Nigeria Law Schools. The leadership of the National Association of Delta State Students (Nadesstu Worldwide)has expressed heartfelt gratitude to the Governor of Delta State for the recent approval of a bursary scheme aimed at supporting students from the state currently enrolled in law schools. This initiative is seen as a significant step towards alleviating the financial burden on law students and…

The Delta State Commissioner for Oil and Gas, Hon (Chief) Peter Uviejitobor, has congratulated the new executive of the People’s Democratic Party, PDP, in the state for their peaceful emergence. Hon Uviejitobor while reacting to the entire process that led to the formation of the new State Exco of the PDP, with Chief Solomon Arenyeka as Chairman, said he was thrilled to see PDP internal democracy in action. Uviejitobor, a former Lawmaker in the state…