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  • Oborevwori, Guwor, Ereyitomi, Tantita get confidence vote

    Oborevwori, Guwor, Ereyitomi, Tantita get confidence vote

    Governor Sheriff Oborevwori is poised for massive infrastructural development, as well as spread of other dividends of democracy for Deltans in the new year, a Delta Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) chieftain and Executive Director, Social Services of the Delta State Oil Producing Areas Development Commission (DESOPADEC), Chief Favour Izoukumor, has said.

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    Izoukumor spoke at an enlarged meeting with hundreds of members of his political think tank and family, Friday at Edjeba, Warri South council area, where they passed a vote of confidence in Governor Sheriff Oborevwori, for his landmark achievements so far.

    The Izoukumor supporters also passed a confidence vote in the Delta State House of Assembly Speaker, Rt. Hon. Emomotimi Guwor; House of Representatives member, Chief Thomas Ereyitomi; and the management of DESOPADEC, led by Chief John Nani and Chief Festus Ochonogor, Chairman and Managing Director of the board, respectively.

  • Oborevwori: 2024 in retrospect

    Oborevwori: 2024 in retrospect

    • By Festus Ahon

    As the curtains fall on the 2024 fiscal year, Governor Sheriff Oborevwori’s administration in Delta State has emerged as a defining force in Nigeria’s evolving narrative of leadership and governance.

    This year has been marked by significant strides, and transformative policies that reflect Oborevwori’s grassroots origins and his bold vision for advancing Delta State.

    Governor Oborevwori began the year by reaffirming his commitment to the “MORE Agenda,” an acronym representing Meaningful Development, Opportunities for All, Realistic Reforms, and Enhanced Peace and Security.

    Staying true to this vision, his administration launched a range of initiatives aimed at addressing infrastructural deficits, empowering the youths, women, and fostering economic growth across the state’s 25 local government areas.

    One of the highlights of 2024 was the massive investment in rural infrastructure. Roads, bridges, and drainage systems were upgraded and new ones constructed in underserved communities, hence ensuring better access to urban centres and markets.

    In 2024, Governor Sheriff Oborevwori of Delta State made significant strides in infrastructure development, economic growth, and social welfare.

    The Oborevwori administration is undertaking the construction of over 513 projects, notably in road infrastructure, covering nearly 1,500 kilometers.

    Significant construction work on flyover bridges, at PTI Junction, DSC Roundabout and Enerhen Junction, being executed by Julius Berger, is enhancing urban renewal and mobility in Warri, Effurun and its environs. This extensive development has transformed Delta State into a substantial construction zone.

    Also notable among the projects is the massive ongoing completion of the Ughelli-Asaba dual carriageway, a project aimed at boosting trade and connectivity across the state.

    The Emevor-Orogun road phase 1 was also completed and inaugurated in 2024, while a contract for the Phase 2 has also been awarded. The completed Okpanam-Ibusa bypass and several other roads within the capital territory were completed and inaugurated within the year.

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    Others include; Ughelli Ring Road project, Isheagu-Ewulu Road, Obi-Ibabu Road, Beneku Bridge, ongoing construction of Trans-Warri Roads, Orere bridge, Upper and Lower Erejuwa as well as other connecting roads within Warri, Effurun, Okpe and Sapele areas. Riverine communities in Warri South-West and Burutu Local Government Areas are not left out in the development effort of the Governor Sheriff Oborevwori’s administration.

    Education and Human Capital Development

    The governor’s focus on education was another defining feature of fiscal 2024. Aware of the challenges facing the sector, the administration prioritized the renovation of dilapidated schools, the recruitment of qualified teaching and non-teaching staff and the provision of learning materials.

    Accreditation of programmes was also sponsored for higher educational institutions in the state, while numerous youths were trained and equipped with skills in technology, agriculture, commerce and the creative arts, thereby reducing unemployment and promoting entrepreneurship.

    Additionally, tertiary schools in Delta State received increased funding for research and infrastructure, with Delta State University emerging as a hub for innovation in technology and renewable energy.

    Health and Social Welfare

    Governor Oborevwori’s administration placed significant emphasis on healthcare, with a focus on the primary healthcare system, which remains the cornerstone of any robust health system.

    Substantial investments were made to renovate and equip primary healthcare centres across the 25 local government areas of Delta State. These efforts have brought functional healthcare facilities closer to under-served communities, ensuring basic medical services are readily available.

    The Oborevwori administration equally made strides in improving secondary and tertiary healthcare systems. General hospitals and tertiary health institutions such as the Delta State University Teaching Hospital (DELSUTH), Oghara, underwent significant upgrades. Modern medical equipment, including Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI) machines, CT scanners, and dialysis units, were acquired to improve the quality of specialized health care available in the state.

    The administration, within the year, also addressed the perennial issue of brain drain by actively recruiting and training medical personnel. By offering competitive remuneration and creating a conducive work environment, Delta State is becoming an attractive destination for healthcare professionals, reversing the trend of talent migration.

    Governor Oborevwori’s vision for an integrated healthcare and education system has led to the establishment of two landmark institutions: the College of Health Technology in Ovrode, and the College of Health Sciences at Southern Delta University, Ozoro, Isoko North Local Government Area of the state. These colleges aim to address the critical shortage of skilled healthcare professionals, while positioning Delta State as a hub for medical education and services.

    Social welfare programmes also gained momentum during the year, with the D-CARES programme providing financial assistance to 250,000 Deltans, including the elderly, people living with disabilities, and other vulnerable groups. The government distributed ₦500 million to over 5,000 traders and artisans, aiming to boost small businesses and improve livelihoods.

    Another 5,426 persons received cash grants under the MORE Grant Scheme for petty traders, artisans, and female entrepreneurs, while 6,000 farmers were empowered with agricultural inputs to boost agricultural production in the state.

    Fertilizers were also distributed to farmers across the 25 Local Government Areas of the state in support of the state government’s drive to grow the family economy and ensure food security for Deltans.

    This is in addition to the expanded focus on Agriculture under the Result Area 2 – FADAMA (Food Security) of the D-CARES scheme, as well as the release of N1 billion counterpart funding for the Africa Union Development Agency, New Partnership for African Development (AUDA NEPAD), meant to empower 2,000 farmers for food production, livestock and aquaculture.

    The Governor Sheriff Oborevwori’s administration also recently introduced the MORE Biz-Up programme to assist a minimum of 2,000 fledgling entrepreneurs who were finding it hard to cope under the harsh effects of the economy.

    Security and Governance

    In a year marked by widespread security concerns across Nigeria, Delta State stood out for its relatively stable security environment. This can be attributed to Governor Oborevwori’s collaborative approach to governance. By working closely with community leaders, traditional institutions, and security agencies, the administration fostered a unified front against insecurity. The establishment of “Operation Delta Sweep”, a state-wide security network, and investment in technology-driven surveillance, further enhanced public safety.

    To this end, the state government donated 31 vehicles, including 23 Hilux pickups and eight Sienna wagons, in addition to four Hilux vehicles previously delivered. This brings the fleet to 66 vehicles, aimed at enhancing daily patrols, especially during the ‘Ember’ Months.

    The governor also demonstrated a commitment to transparency and accountability by introducing digital platforms for tracking budget implementation and public projects. These efforts enhanced trust between the government and its citizens, solidifying his reputation as a governor dedicated to the people’s welfare.

    Looking ahead, Governor Oborevwori has assured Deltans

    that 2025 will focus on fiscal consolidation ushering in more projects, programmes and empowerment initiatives aimed at improving lives across the state.

    A Clear Vision for 2025

    As Delta State transitions into 2025, the Oborevwori’s administration is focusing on consolidating its achievements and addressing lingering issues. With a clear vision and an unwavering commitment to the people, the governor is setting the stage for a legacy defined by growth, inclusiveness, and sustainable development.

    With a budget size of N979,228,818,719 billion for 2025 fiscal year, comprising N630.461 billion for capital expenditure and N349.767 billion for recurrent expenditure, Delta State is expected to enhance the prospects of its overall development.

    The 2025 budgetary allocations are to fund activities across different priority sectors, including Agriculture, Health, Water Resources, Education and Roads.

    While signing the budget tagged “Budget of Fiscal Consolidation” into law, on December 4, 2024, Governor Oborevwori said the 2025 budget was geared towards consolidating on the many projects of his administration.

    “The budget has been drafted in such a manner that it will impact positively in the promotion and preservation of public trust and our well being.

    “This reaffirms our commitment in advancing Delta State through the prompt and qualitative service delivery as enshrined in our MORE Agenda,” he said.

    A Year of Resilience and Progress

    Reflecting on 2024, it will be remembered as a year of resilience and progress for Delta State—a period when bold steps were taken to ensure a brighter future. Under the leadership of Governor Sheriff Oborevwori, the state has laid a solid foundation for sustainable growth and development, inspiring optimism for what lies ahead.

    **Ahon is the Chief Press Secretary to the Delta State Governor

  • Jalla raps Oborevwori on Delta State Sports Commission

    Jalla raps Oborevwori on Delta State Sports Commission

    The Chairman, Professional Footballers Association of Nigeria Task Force, Harrison Jalla, has queried the  appointment of Onoriode Oborevwori as Chairman of the Delta State Sports Commission (DSSC), adding such  engagement was nothing but nepotism on the part of Delta State Governor Sheriff Oborevwori .

    The former Nigeria  international  lamented  that  the chairmanship position at the DSSC  was seemingly  a case of nepotism and cronyism  since ‘former Governor Dr. Emmanuel Uduaghan, who created the commission  first appointed his brother-in-law, Amaju Pinnick  while  the immediate  past Governor Dr. Ifeanyi Okowa  did same  with the appointment of  his brother, Tonobok Okowa to the same position.’

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    The no-nonsense  Jalla  said it was wrong for  Governor Oborevwori  to  sustain  such  legacy with the appointment of his brother, adding  the choice lacks  accountability, hinders meritocracy and weakens sports development.

    He added: If this pattern continues, the Delta State Sports Commission risks becoming a personal colony for sitting governors and their families. By the end of Governor Oborevwori’s tenure, the commission will have been under family control for 24 consecutive years, leaving stakeholders feeling powerless and excluded.

    “Delta State sports stakeholders are urged to challenge this entrenched system and demand a transparent, merit-based approach to appointments.

    “ Without accountability and competence, the growth and development of sports in the state will continue to stagnate.”

  • Oborevwori presents staff of office to new Asaba of Asaba

    Oborevwori presents staff of office to new Asaba of Asaba

    Gov. Sheriff Oborevwori of Delta presented staff of office to the Asagba of Asaba, Prof. Epiphany Azinge (SAN), in Asaba.

    Oborevwori, while congratulating the new Asagba of Asaba on his successful ascension to the throne of his forefathers, said Asaba had become home to many tribes.

    He said: “I note with pleasure that Asaba has become the city of choice for many people who find it a safe place to raise their families.

    “By the same token, some undesirable elements are exploiting the exponential growth of the city to infiltrate the city with their own sinister agenda.

    “Hence, you must remain vigilant and alert to any form of security threat that will destabilise the kingdom, and, by implication, the state capital.”

    According to the governor, do not hesitate to report any suspicious activities or persons in your communities to the relevant authorities.

    ”We do not want anything that will truncate the peace and security that we have been enjoying.

    “This charge is also applicable to all the traditional rulers in the state and their subjects, for the sustenance of peace and security.

    “One of the goals of this administration is to make Delta State the preferred investors’ destination.

    ”To achieve this goal, all hands must be on deck to ensure that our communities and urban centres are safe and secure for domestic and foreign investors.

    “Towards this end, everything must be done to avoid inter- and intra-communal clashes.

    ”It is important that our traditional institution maintains a regular interface with the State Advisory and Peace Building Council for effective strategies to contain any emerging security threat.

    ” This is the pathway to building the Delta State of our dreams,” he said.

    He described the new traditional ruler as a dynamic personality, thought leader, purpose-driven and consensus-builder.

    He added that he was optimistic the traditional ruler would make the people of Asaba and its environs proud

    “These traits will serve him well to consolidate on the achievements of his predecessor, while breaking new frontiers in the administration of the kingdom.

    “His urbane outlook and statesman-like disposition are essential qualities needed in the traditional ruler of a domain that is home to people of different tribes and tongues.

    “I am fully persuaded that the kingdom of Asaba under his leadership will attain new heights in community development, peaceful co-existence, and enhanced government-community relations.

    The governor, who underscored the importance of the traditional institution, said: “The role of the traditional institution in the current democratic dispensation cannot be overemphasised

    “Traditional rulers are not only custodians of our customary laws, norms, and traditions, they also play the role of intermediaries between the government and the people at the grassroots.

    “They greatly assist the government in creating awareness about government’s policies and programmes, especially in the areas of immunisation, environmental sanitation, empowerment schemes, and security.”

    He appealed to all indigenes of Asaba to give their maximum support and cooperation to the new Asagba.

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    According to him, you have done well in ensuring that there was mutual understanding and harmony in the succession processes leading to his selection and subsequent enthronement.

    “For him to succeed on the throne, he needs more of your support. The kingdom is yours to promote and protect.

    ”I, therefore, urge you to resist any attempt to cause disaffection in the kingdom. You must always bear in mind that the success of the Asagba is also your success.”

    Also, the Chairman of Oshimili South Local Government, Dr Kelvin Ezenyili, congratulated the Asagba on his selection, crowning and presentation of staff of office and charged him to remain a father to all his subjects.

    (NAN)

  • Delta’s Sheriff plans big, budgets N936b for 2025

    Delta’s Sheriff plans big, budgets N936b for 2025

    It’s that time of the year when individuals and organisations start planning for the next year. In Delta State, the governor, Sheriff Oborevwori, is prepared for 2025 with the state’s budget. Christened ‘Budget of Fiscal Consolidation’, Oborevwori is set to administer Delta State in 2025 with Nine Hundred and Thirty Six Billion Naira (N936bn). By Nigerian standards, N936bn is a huge budget but it’s Delta after all – the ‘Big Heart’ state.

    The governor described the 2025 budget as people-focused, particularly intervening in cushioning the economic hardships faced by Deltans.

    “The 2025 budget contains several initiatives planned to cushion the effects of the fuel subsidy removal on our people and all the attendant economic challenges it has brought upon us,” Oborevwori said on Thursday as he presented the budget to the House of Assembly.

    “These include deliberate provisions to strengthen our social protection interventions and safety nets, basic rural infrastructure, agriculture and food security, the agro value chain, and MSMEs. The 2025 Budget focuses on continued provision of physical infrastructure, human capital development, job creation, wealth creation, and poverty reduction in our dear state. The state government intends to achieve these through prudent management of our resources and prioritising expenditures on health, education, agriculture, water resources, environment, housing, as well as women and youth empowerment programmes. In 2025, we propose to spend N230 billion on Road Infrastructure; N67.42 billion on Education; N30.55 billion on Health; N11.03 billion on Water Resources; and N7 billion on Agriculture.”

    That the governor has allocated N230bn or about a quarter of the budget to roads should not come as a surprise to those following events in the state. His administration is focused on opening up the state via roads and linking up the rural and urban areas across the state. Speaking recently at an event at Sapele Club, Delta State Commissioner for Works (Rural and Riverine Roads), Mr Charles Aniagwu, who represented the governor, elaborated on the road projects in the state.

    “By the grace of God, I have been saddled with the responsibility of supervising some of the roads we are doing in Sapele at the moment,” Aniagwu said at the function. He informed his audience that the contract to repair the Okirighwre-Benin Road has been awarded and it would be completed before May 2025. The commissioner also said the administration is “fast-tracking the construction of the Ughelli-Asaba Expressway” while the 2.7km Issele-Azagba-Otulu Road project in Aniocha North local government area has been handed over to the contractor to commence work. These road construction works would definitely require serious financing. And the budget would ensure the roads come to fruition.

    Education takes the next chunk in the budget at N67.42b. This is also in line with the administration’s vision to ensure that educational institutions in Delta State are globally competitive. With 1,142 public primary schools and 489 public secondary schools in Delta State, it is the goal of the Sheriff administration to ensure noo child is deprived of basic education. “Delta State’s vision on education is to provide unfettered access to Basic Education to all Children of Pre-Primary, Primary and Post Primary school age for a qualitative, functional and free education that will equip them for purposeful living,” said the Executive Assistant to the state Governor on Education Monitoring, Clement Siakpere, a month ago.

    “The mission is to ensure the provision of qualitative, functional free and compulsory education to all children of school age, irrespective of religion, sex, culture and disability including the 2nd chance (Adult) learners.”

    This goal comes with financial implications which the 2025 budget would attend to.

    Delta State has also re-energised its foray in agriculture, focusing on crop production, livestock and aquaculture. Its investment in the Delta Community Action for Resilience and Economic Stimulus, D-CARES, saw it partnered with the Africa Union Development Agency, New Partnership for African Development (AUDA NEPAD), in a deal whereby about 6,000 farmers were empowered. The Delta State government supported this effort with N1bn counterpart funding. And subsequently, more farmers would need more of government’s support.

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    “Our farmers must receive the necessary support to continue their vital contributions to our economy,” Oborevwori said in September while addressing farmers.

    “Agriculture remains a key pillar of our development strategy, and, through this disbursement, we aim to enhance food production, increase household incomes, and ultimately improve the livelihood of thousands of Deltans.”

    In 2023, Delta partnered with Afritropic, an Agriculture based Service Provider, to establish greenhouses in the farm settlements at Mbiri, Ika North East LGA, at Kpakiama, Bomadi LGA and Deghele, Sapele LGA. The yield from this effort is bountiful. And with this budget, Delta State would be able to do more for Delta farmers. Oborevwori is just doing what he had promised to do while campaigning.

    The state has also slated N30.55b on improving healthcare with interventions in hospitals, primary healthcare centers, and disease prevention initiatives in the 2025 budget. As it stands, more than two million Deltans have keyed into the state’s health insurance scheme. Contributors pay N7, 000 a year to access medical services in 560 public and private hospitals across the state. In July, the Director-General of the Delta State Contributory Health Commission (DSCHC), Isaac Akpoveta, disclosed that the scheme covers “the bills of over 300 Cesarean Sections (CS) monthly at the cost of over N500,000 but it has been a silent activity of the government that people are not aware of.”

    The health insurance scheme also includes free medical care to children below the age of five years under the scheme.

    Earlier, the Delta State Commissioner for Economic Planning, Mr. Sonny Ekedayen, spoke on the budget’s focus.

    “Our focus areas remain clear: agriculture; support for micro, small, and medium enterprises; youth empowerment; tourism; entertainment; social safety nets through poverty alleviation; physical infrastructure; healthcare; and education,” Ekedayen said.

    According to Ekedayen, the 2025 budget is committed to fiscal integrity and would be funded without any borrowing. He stated that a significant proportion of the budget would be funded by Federal Accounts Allocation Committee (FAAC) allocation, while internally generated revenue will serve as a secondary source of funding. He said that the state’s internally generated revenue (IGR) is projected to reach at least N140 billion.

    It should be noted that the 2025 budget is N211 billion more than the 2024 approved budget of N725 billion, indicating an increase of 29%. It is also praiseworthy that the government has planned that 62.75% of the budget which amounts to N587.4 billion would be allocated to capital expenditure while N348.7 billion or 37.25% of the budget would go to recurrent expenditure.

    The capital expenditure translates to building, constructing or repairing ‘giving’ projects. They would involve building and repairing roads, schools, hospitals, purchasing equipment and other solid interventions in assets. This means the administration is focused on acquiring goods that would yield beyond the Oborevwori administration. These are the stuff posterity is made of. One that should be emulated by other states in the country.

    •Akpomedaye writes from Warri

  • Gov. Oborevwori presents N936bn 2025 Appropriation Bill to Delta assembly

    Gov. Oborevwori presents N936bn 2025 Appropriation Bill to Delta assembly

    Gov. Sheriff Oborevwori of Delta on Thursday presented a total budget of N936 billion for the 2025 fiscal year to the State House of Assembly.

    According to him, Mr Speaker, I present to you a budget proposal of N936 billion only to execute projects and programmes of government in 2025.

    Oborevwori, while presenting the budget proposal during plenary of the assembly in Asaba, said the budget is Christened, ”Budget of Fiscal Consolidation’.

    He said that the budget was made of NN348.7 billion, representing 37.25 % of the budget for Recurrent Expenditure and the sum of N587 billion representing 62.75 per cent of the budget as Capital Expenditure.

    ”The 2025 budget is N211 billion more than the 2024 approved sum of N725 billion, indicating an increase of 29 per cent.

    ”The increase was largely because of the realignment of the exchange rate, which resulted in higher Federal Allocation Account Committee (FAAC) allocations and associated revenues.

    ”This is in addition to a corresponding improvement in our Internally Generated Revenues in the year, ” he said.

    Oborevwori also said that the state government would focus on continued provision of physical infrastructure, human capital development, job creation, wealth creation, and poverty reduction in our dear state.

    “The state government intends to achieve these through prudent management of our resources and prioritizing expenditures on health, education, agriculture, water resources, environment, housing as well as women and youth empowerment programmes.

    “In 2025, we propose to spend N230 billion on road Infrastructure; N67.42 billion on Education; Health will gulp N30.55 billion; Water Resources N11.03 billion and Agriculture, N7 billion, ” he said.

    Oborevwori appealed to the State House of Assembly for  the speedy passage of the appropriation bill.

    In his remarks, the Speaker, Mr Dennis Guwor, who commanded the initiative of Gov. Oborevwori, noted that the state had witnessed unprecedented development.

    He also commended the governor for continuing and completing inherited projects from previous administration.

    He lauded Oborevwori for his fiscal discipline, which he epitomised in returning over N500 million to the state coffers while serving as Speaker and for saving over N14 billion for local government councils across the state.

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    Guwor, however, called on the governor to institutionalised pre-budget planning parley between the Executive and the Legislature to help balance priorities within available resources.

    The speaker also urged all Ministries, Departments and Agencies (MDAs) of government to cooperate with the Committees of the House during the budget defence sessions to ensure seamless consideration and timely passage of the budget.

    Consequently,  the Majority Leader, Mr Emeka Nwaobi moved a motion for the House to receive the appropriation bill and it was seconded by Mrs Marilyn Okowa-Daramola (PDP-Ika North East).

    (NAN)

  • Oborevwori, others to grace premiere of Decade Boy

    Oborevwori, others to grace premiere of Decade Boy

    Ogwashi-Uku, the headquarters of Aniocha South Local Government Area of Delta State, will be agog as it hosts Delta State’s Governor Sheriff Oborevwori, and others for the public presentation of Decade Boy, a movie which chronicles the story of how idle young persons are lured into hard drug addiction.

    Among other guests scheduled to grace the event are Prince Ned Nwoko, Rt. Hon. EmomoTimi Guwor, Hon. Chief Isaac Anwuzia and the chief host and council chairman, Pastor Jude Chukwunwike.

    The event, which is scheduled for Friday, November 8, 2024, at the event centre in the town at 2:00 pm will take place under the chairmanship of business mogul, Chief A.C Okocha; with the Commissioner for Women Affairs and Social Development, Princess Pat Ajudua as the mother of the day.

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    A statement by the producer of the movie, Vincent Mordi, indicates that the movie was born out of his personal experience when he encountered the devil called drug. The producer said a formal launching of a nationwide silent war campaign against drug abuse and drug addiction will commence on the day of the launching.

    The producer has enjoined governments at all levels to curb the growing menace of drug abuse among Nigerian youths through education, particularly the establishment of skills acquisition centres in all the 774 local government areas.

  • Parents seek Oborevwori’s intervention over hike in technical schools’ boarding fees

    Parents seek Oborevwori’s intervention over hike in technical schools’ boarding fees

    Parents of students in Delta State-owned technical schools have made a passionate appeal to Governor Sheriff Oborevwori to review the recent increase in boarding fees from ₦85,000 to ₦250,000 per term.

    The parents expressed their concerns, citing financial hardship and questioning the justification for the sharp hike, especially when Federal Government Colleges, some private schools as well as the Delta State-owned model secondary schools charge far less.

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    In an open appeal, the parents asked the governor to clarify whether the fee increase was approved by his office or implemented by the Ministry of Technical Education without his consent. They also pointed out that the state owned government model secondary schools and colleges charge N60,000 while some private schools in the state capital, Asaba, charge ₦150,000, while similar schools in Lagos charge around ₦100,000 as boarding fees.

    A teacher from Ofagbe Technical School, speaking anonymously, expressed concern over recent fee increases imposed by the Ministry of Technical Education. He noted that the annual fee for junior and senior classes rose from N1,850 to N3,400, along with an additional compulsory N15,000 for medical and administrative charges.

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  • Oborevwori approves scholarship to 628 children of deceased workers, PLWD’S

    Oborevwori approves scholarship to 628 children of deceased workers, PLWD’S

    No fewer than 628 children of deceased workers and physically challenged persons have received scholarship approval for the 2023 academic session in Delta state.

    The scholarship scheme for children of deceased civil servants is designed to cater for the bereaved children of Delta State civil servants who died while in active service.

    Similarly, the scholarship scheme for the physically challenged students is part of Delta State Government’s effort to assist physically challenged persons, who, in spite of their disabilities, have taken up the challenge to acquire relevant education that will make them less vulnerable in the society.

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    The two scholarship schemes run through Primary, Secondary and Tertiary schools.

    In a statement signed by Executive Secretary, Delta State Bursary and Scholarship Board, Dr. Godfrey Enita, a total of 628 Children of Deceased Civil Servants drawn from over 200 families and 60 students living with disabilities will benefit from the 2023 scholarship.

    “As a catalyst for socio-economic development, education is a critical component of Governor Oborevwori’s M.O.R.E Agenda geared towards empowering dreams and building great futures.

    “Therefore, these approvals by the governor, underscores his passion and commitment towards the education of students of Delta State origin, regardless of their socio-economic background.”

  • Nigeria @64: We will surmount present challenges, says Oborevwori

    Nigeria @64: We will surmount present challenges, says Oborevwori

    Delta Governor, Sheriff Oborevwori, has congratulated Nigerians on the nation’s 64th Independence anniversary.

    He charged them to work in unity to surmount the economic and security challenges facing the country. 

    In a statement in Asaba by his Chief Press Secretary, Festus Ahon, Governor Oborevwori admonished Nigerians to work in unison, irrespective of political, religious and ethnic diversities, to ensure the nation overcame its present challenges. 

    Governor Oborevwori, who sent warm felicitations to President Bola Tinubu, Deltans and other Nigerians on this year’s Independence anniversary, urged the citizens to support the government’s efforts at salvaging the nation from insecurity and economic downturn. 

    The Governor said: “On behalf of the Government and people of Delta, I congratulate Nigerians as we celebrate the 64th anniversary of our country’s independence. 

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    “As a country, we have been privileged to enjoy uninterrupted democracy since 1999 and it is imperative we continue to work hard in building on the gains of the last 25 years of unbroken democratic rule. 

    “October 1st is a day to celebrate and pay tribute to our country men and women who sacrificed so that we can celebrate this day; we should never forget the sacrifices of our heroes past. 

    “At 64, Nigeria has come a long way despite economic, security and political setbacks; it is important we remain strong, exercise patience and be of good faith in God and our nation’s leaders at this critical period of economic and security challenges. 

    “As an administration, it is on record that we have recorded significant strides in the implementation of our MORE Agenda aimed at making life more meaningful for Deltans since we came on board on 29th May, 2023. 

    “As we celebrate this year’s independence anniversary, be assured that we will remain focused on delivering our M.O.R.E Agenda to Deltans.”