The Integrity Group of Delta State popularly known as M.O.R.E Agenda Ambassadors, has felicitated with the Executive Governor of Delta State, Rt. Hon. (Elder) Sheriff Oborevwori, on his 60th birth anniversary celebration.

In a statement on Monday, June 19th, 2023, signed by the Chairman/Convener of the group, Hon. Oke Idawene, said that the governor is a fine gentleman that has stood out overtime.

In his words, “Your Excellency, when the knell is sounded for reward of diligence, a song of victory on your lips shall intone now and always.”

He continued: “We wish the Delta State Governor, Sheriff Oborevwori a happy and glorious and prosperous 60th birthday anniversary celebration.

“On behalf of the leadership and entire members of Integrity Group of Delta State, a formidable socio-political pressure group that cuts across the three Senatorial Districts, 25 LGAs of Delta, we use this medium to congratulate the Executive Governor of Delta State, His Excellency, Rt. Hon. (Elder) Sheriff Oborevwori as he marks his auspicious 60th birth anniversary, today being on Monday, June 19, 2023.

“His Excellency Sir, the day shines just like you. Your glow gave today unique feature.

“Your unwavering commitment to serving Delta State has made an undeniable impact on the lives of countless citizens. May this milestone year be filled with joy and fulfillment as you continue to lead with integrity and dedication.

“Your principled leadership, ethical governance, and tireless work, we are certain would make our state a better place.”

Continuing, he said: “You have touched countless hearts with your innate kindness, infectious smile, and unrelenting positivity.

“Our prayers as Integrity Group of Delta State, IGD is for your happiness and love encircled day and every blessing from heaven come your way.

“On this auspicious occasion of your 60th birthday, we pray that, God’s wisdom, special grace and divine protection guide you as you and your team pilot the affairs of Delta State and leverage on the good legacies of the immediate past Governor, Ifeanyi Okowa to do more for all Deltans.”

Meanwhile, IGD leadership pledged the group’s support to the Oborebwori-led administration towards fulfilling his campaign promises anchored On “M.O.R.E Agenda policy” to all Deltans and promotion of rapid socio-economic and sustainable development in Delta State.

“We wish you a happy, glorious and prosperous birth anniversary. Congratulations once again to you His Excellency”.

The Founding Bishop of the Living Faith Church (Winners’ Chapel), Bishop David Oyedepo has congratulated the Governor of Delta State, Rt. Hon. Sheriff Oborevwori on his 60th birth anniversary on June 19.

Oyedepo in a personal letter congratulating Oborevwori on his Diamond Jubilee Anniversary, prayed for the Governor to be successful and impactful as he administers Delta State as Governor.

Oyedepo who is the spiritual father of Governor Oborevwori, noted that his triumph against all political battles were testimonies of God’s hand upon his life and family.

Oyedepo in the congratulatory letter, said: “My wife and I heartily congratulate you and your family on your 60th birthday celebration and wish you many happy returns.

“Obviously, the continuous open doors granted to you in all areas of life is a testimony of the good hand of God upon your life and may you jealously guard your walk with God all through your days.

“As we all know, not everyone growing is ageing; while some are growing into new realms of impact, others are simply ageing away by the day.

“My prayer is that as your days, so shall your strength be and may your light continue to shine more and more until the end of time.

“Therefore as you celebrate your Diamond Jubilee today, may everything about your life turn diamond, ranging from your spiritual life, health, and family, and all that pertain to you.

“May your leadership era in Delta State be a most impactful and transforming one, in the name of Jesus Christ,” Bishop Oyedepo prayed.

Bala Mohammed, governor of Bauchi, has described the death of Ado Wakili, lawmaker representing Burra state constituency in the state assembly, as a great loss.

According to NAN, Wakili died on Friday after a brief illness.

Mohammed in a statement on Sunday issued by Suleman Damban, his director of press affairs, said Wakili will be remembered for his contributions to Bauchi state.

He called on Wakili’s family, friends and members of his constituency to ensure his legacies are sustained.

“On behalf of my family, the government and the good people of Bauchi state, I express my deep condolences to members of his immediate family, speaker and entire members of the Bauchi State House of Assembly,” Mohammed said.

“My condolences also go to the Ningi Emirate Council and the entire people of Bauchi state.

“I hereby urge you all to bear the loss with fortitude and pray that God Almighty will accept his soul, comfort his loved ones, forgive his shortcomings and grant him Aljanna Firdaus.”

Similarly, Abubakar Suleiman, Bauchi Assembly Speaker, described Wakili as a dependable colleague, elder statesman and a father for all.

“We lost a father, colleague and great partner at a time when his constituency, the honourable house and the state need his fatherly contributions the most,” Suleiman said.

“On behalf of the honourable members and staff of the house, I send my deep condolences to his family, the good people of Burra constituency and Ningi local government area.”

Chief Emamusi Obiodeh has felicitated with Delta State Governor, His Excellency (Rt.Hon)Sheriff F.O Oborevwori on his 60th birthday anniversary, expressing deep appreciation to God for the unending favour which the Lord has accorded the Governor.

Speaking with newsmen in Asaba, the State Capital, Chief Emamusi Obiodeh wished Governor Oborevwori good health and Solomonic wisdom to pilot the affairs of the State in peace, tranquillity, and unprecedented prosperity, on his 60th birthday anniversary on Monday, June 19th 2023.

According to Chief Obiodeh, the Governor has every reason to celebrate on such an auspicious occasion, considering his giant strides since his time in politics, saying very few individuals can boast of such unprecedented achievements.

Speaking further, Chief Obiodeh used the opportunity to assure Deltans that in due time, Deltans will be very proud of the mandate and the confidence reposed in Governor Oborevwori as the MORE AGENDA unfolds by leaps and bounds.

He said Governor Oborevwori needs the support and prayers of all Deltans as he is still settling down and putting arrangements in place to advance Delta State to the next level,imploring Deltans and residents to keep hope alive.

Obiodeh therefore called on everyone to show maximum solidarity and patience to the nascent administration of the celebrant so as to ensure that the landmark projects, and empowerment which the Governor has promised during the campaigns are judiciously distributed across the State.

By: Celestine Ukah 

The yearly spiritual upliftment program tagged 5 nights of Answers is set to begin at Shalom Baptist Church located off pipeline Road, Ekpan, Uvwie LGA near Warri Delta State.

The theme for this year 2023 which is the 9th edition is titled,:”By His Light” text taken from the Bible book of (Gen.1:3;John 1:5.), program commences Monday 19 June to climax Friday 23 June 2023 at 6:30pm daily.

Pst. Opate Bright 

According to the Host Pastor and Minister in charge of Shalom Baptist Church Ekpan, PST. Opate Bright gave brief insight about the program,, disclosing that 5 nights of Answers began in 2015 with the theme: By His Fire, 2016 was By His Glory, 2017 By His Spirit, 2018 By His Word, 2019 By His Anointing, 2020 By His Power,
2021 By His Grace and
2022 By His Hand.

PST Bright added that this year’s edition is going to be awesome, the Man of God encouraged believers to attend the program with expectation of what they want God to do for them as God is ever ready to answer prayers and to heal the state and the country.

2023 5 nights of answers will feature Shalom Voices ministering in songs, other guests artist and other anointed ministers of God.

The Department of State Services (DSS) has identified persons and groups planning to stage campaigns of calumny against it and the Government over the suspension and investigation of Mr Godwin Emefiele. Such groups intend to gather at different points in Abuja and Lagos in the coming week with placards depicting the Service and Government in bad light as well as calling for the immediate release of Emefiele. The Service is, therefore, aware of a cheap propaganda aimed at demotivating and distracting it from professionally executing the onerous responsibilities assigned to it.

It has also noted the misleading commentaries, speculative narratives, storylines and videos being circulated in the social media by uninformed parties, critics and/or desperadoes. It is mindful of orchestrations to infiltrate its fold for the purpose of using disloyal staff for subversive aims against its leadership. While these efforts are considered as hatchet jobs designed to distract, the Service warns the plotters to desist forthwith from their plans. This is more so that the arrow heads are already under watch and will be apprehended when and if it becomes necessary.

It is instructive to state that the Service had granted the family of Emefiele, medical officials and appropriate persons access to him, right from the day he was taken in and long before the court order requesting so. The Service implements Standard Operating Procedures on Suspect Handling and Investigation to the latter. It conducts its affairs transparently, professionally and respects the rule of law in compliance with democratic governance.

For the avoidance of doubt, it assures of its professionalism in the current matter(s) under its purview. It will, however, not be distracted or intimidated.

Peter Afunanya PhD, fsi
Public Relations Officer
Department of State Services
National Headquarters
Abuja.
17th June, 2023.

Delta State Governor, Rt. Hon. Sheriff Oborevwori has congratulated Editor of Vanguard Media Limited, Mr. Eze Anaba, on his election as President of the Nigeria Guild of Editors (NGE).

Anaba was elected at the 2023 National Biennial Convention of the Nigeria Guild of Editors (NGE), holding in Owerri, the Imo State capital.

He succeeded Mr. Mustapha Isah of the Silverbird Group, whose tenure just ended. Anaba polled 250 votes to defeat his only opponent, Bolaji Adebiyi, formerly of Thisday Newspapers, who scored 81 votes.

In a statement by his Chief Press Secretary, Sir Festus Ahon, in Asaba, Oborevwori congratulated Mr Anaba for a well-deserved victory, adding that with his contributions to the Guild as Social and Publicity Secretary, he was destined to clinch the coveted seat.

The Governor lauded the theme of the Convention- “Post 2023 Election: Promoting Professionalism for Enhancement of Democracy and Good Governance,” saying it was apt and a good agenda setting for enhancement of democracy and good governance by National and Sub-National governments in the Country.

Oborevwori noted that the entire members of the Guild deserved accolades for electing Mr Anaba as President due to his invaluable and significant contributions to the journalism profession.

He further described Anaba as a role model who has proved his mettle in the profession, adding that his election was an inspiration to other journalists striving to make a name in the profession.

The Governor said: “On behalf of the Government and people of Delta State, I congratulate you, Mr Eze Anaba, on your election as President of the Nigeria Guild of Editors (NGE).

“It is my prayer that you will bring your robust wealth of experience in media management and huge contacts in the public and private sectors to bear, not only in advancing the course of the Guild, but the journalism profession in general”.

Delta Council For Islamic Affairs, DSCIA, the umbrella body in charge of the Muslims in the state has wholeheartedly congratulated His Excellency, Rt Hon, Sheriff Oborevwori the executive Governor of Delta State and the recently elected and sworn in Speaker of Delta State House of Assembly, Rt. Hon. Emomotimi Dennis Guwor as well the new Secretary to the Delta State Government, Dr. Kingsley Emu.

The Delta State Council for Islamic Affairs in their goodwill message Friday June 16, 2023 is also felicitating with all members of the DTHA, Delta State National Assembly members inaugurated and others, they are wishing them a prosperous tenure of development representation.

Vice President General of Nigeria Supreme Council for Islamic Affairs, NSCIA and Chairman Delta State Council for Islamic Affairs, DSCIA, Sheikh Yahaya Mohammed Ufuoma assured Governor Sheriff Oborevwori of Muslims support to ensuring his administration’s success as well contribute meaningfully to the advancement of the state.

Sheik Yahaya Mohammed Ufuoma used the opportunity to call on Muslims to corporate with the government to ensure peace and security in the state.

According to the congratulatory message to the Delta State government by the Delta State Council for Islamic Affairs, DSCIA, signed by the Chairman Delta State Council for Islamic Affairs, DSCIA, Sheikh Yahaya Mohammed Ufuoma and Secretary General of Delta state Council for Islamic Affairs, Alhaji Ahmed Alakpa, reads thus,,:

“We are also using this medium to call on all the Muslims in the state to cooperate with the new government and be a law abiding Muslims in the state, as been stated in the Qur’an chapter 4:59, Allah the Almighty said: “…obey Allah and his messenger (prophet Muhammad, peace and blessings be upon him ) and those in authorities”

They also urged the government to continually support the group and improve on welfare of members and the people as they are ready to partner the government to do more for all irrespective of religion and tribe.