Delta State Governor, Rt Hon Sheriff Oborevwori has approved the appointment of Dr. Kingsley Emu as the Secretary to the State Government.

A statement signed by his Chief Press Secretary, Mr Festus Ahon in Asaba said the governor also approved the appointment of Hon. Johnson Erijo as Chief of Staff to the Governor, Senator Emmanuel Aguariavwodo as Senior Political Adviser and Barr. (Mrs) Lyna Aliya-Ochulor as Principal Secretary to the Governor.

Ahon said the approval for the appointments was contained in a statement signed by the Permanent Secretary, Government House Administration, Sir Eddy Ogidi-Gbegbaje on Wednesday.

According to the statement, the appointments take immediate effect.

Delta State-born development and environmental justice advocate Comrade (Chief) Mulade Sheriff has congratulated His Excellency (Rt. Hon.) Sheriff Oborevwori for his successful swearing in as the executive governor of Delta State.

While describing the swearing in of Rt. Hon. Oborevwori as the Chief Executive Officer of oil-rich Delta State as a well deserved one, Chief Mulade called on all Deltans to strongly support the new administration for a better Delta, just as he urged other residents of the state to work with Governor Oborevwori to achieve his MORE Agenda for the good of the people.

He described the new governor, who was elected on March 18th, 2023, as a man with excessive local content and street credibility and a grassroot politician with community-based knowledge for development.

Chief Mulade, who is the Ibe-Sorimowei of Gbaramatu Kingdom, Warri South West Local Government Area of the State, and a former PDP governorship aspirant, urged all citizens to give maximum support and cooperate with Governor Oborevwori for a better and safer Delta State.

He charged the governor to run an all-inclusive government in order to sustain the existing peace and attract development to the state, irrespective of ethnic, political, or religious affiliations.

According to Mulade ; “it is imperative to state that the elections have come and gone; now is the time to build bridges of reconciliation with all aggrieved persons in the state and to focus on good governance for the prosperous Delta State of our dreams”. He added.

By: Kevwe Tino 

*Showers encomiums on immediate past Governor Okowa

The Executive Assistant to the immediate past Governor Ifeanyi Okowa, Dr. Emmanuel Mafiana has congratulated the newly sworn in Governor of Delta State , Rt. Hon. Sheriff Oborevwori and his Deputy Sir Monday Onyeme on their successful inauguration Monday May 29, 2023 at Asaba the Delta State capital.

Dr. Mafiana while congratulating Rt. Hon. Oborevwori described the newly inaugurated Delta Governor as a noble man who has distinguished himself as Speaker of the Delta State Assembly who was able to give the Assembly a robust and articulate leadership that span for 6 years making him the longest serving Speaker of the Delta Assembly.

He appealed to all Deltans to rally behind the governor and extend all needed support toward the success of Rt. Hon. Sheriff Oborevwori administration in the next four years, assuring that both the Deputy Governor Sir Monday Onyeme will develop and sustain immediate past Governor Okowa legacies in advancing Delta .

Dr. Mafiana expressed delight for the peaceful transition and for the hardwork that brought Governor Oborevwori and his Deputy to serve Delta state, he is however highly optimistic that the duo will deliver their campaign promises beyond expectations.

The political appointee assured Governor Oborevwori of support to succeed in his administration, adding that his immediate constituency will always be for Rt. Hon. Oborevwori because his agenda is for advancing Delta, he as well tasked him on Development of the state irrespective of ethnic group or any part of the state for greater and more dividends of democracy.

Dr. Mafiana pointed out that the even development and legacies programmes and projects of former Governor Okowa speaks volume to the unity and peace enjoyed among all Deltans and residents of the state , he lauded the immediate past governor hoping that the new administration of Rt. Hon. Oborevwori will sustain and try to do more in distributing development to all Deltans.

*Makes Special Case For Niger Delta Region

A renowned Niger Delta activist, High Chief Dennis Brutu Otuaro Phd., has congratulated the newly sworn-in President, Senator Ahmed Bola Tinubu (GCFR). and the Vice President, Kashim Shettima ( GFCON) on their successful swearing in on Monday, May 29th, 2023 as President and Vice President respectively.

In a Press Statement, signed by him personally, High Chief Dennis Otuaro, Phd, rejoiced with the new President, the Vice President for their swearing in ceremonies and urged them to give the people a fresh breath.

According to the Statement; On behalf of the people of the Niger Delta My Wife And I Chief (Mrs) Ebimoboere Dennis Otuaro and lovely children congratulate President Bola Tinubu, the Vice President on the historic event of today, Monday, May 29th, 2023. The long awaited May 29th, 2023, has eventually came, It is indeed a very good day for our people and to God be the Glory”.

“I want to appeal that now that you have taken the responsibilities to lead our people , we know that you will do your best to bring succour to our people. The Niger Delta Region should be given a special attention. We want to see massive transformation of the oil rich region in the next few years and adequate attention should also be given to other part of the country because our people are yearning for the best and nothing but the best is good enough for all our people”.

We prayed God to give the new President, the Vice President the wisdom of King Solomon to pilot the affairs of the nation to the admiration of the people.

* Enjoins Deltans to cooperate, support him

The founder and Director-General for Sheriff Oborevwori, Mr. John Ewhubare Siakpere, (JP), LLM, has congratulated Rt. Hon. Sheriff Oborevwori, on his inauguration as Delta State Governor.

Siakpere, in a statement personally signed by him, Felicitated with Oborevwori on his swearing-in as Governor of the oil-rich state.

Siakpere, a United Kingdom-based Lawyer, expressed happiness that Oborevwori took over the mantle of leadership of Delta state. Mr Siakpere assured Deltans that Oborevwori would ensure their wellbeing by keeping to his campaign promises as enshrined in his MORE Agenda.

He dedicated Oborevwori ‘s victory in the election and inauguration to God, adding that, “All that has happened in the life of our kinsman are manifestation of divine will.”

He stated, “I seize this medium to congratulate the new Governor of Delta State, Rt. Hon. Elder, Okakuro Sheriff Oborevwori, (Ukodo of Okpe Kingdom) on his swearing-in as the Chief Executive of Delta State.

Your inauguration as Governor gladdens our heart in the Siakpere Team for Sheriff Oborevwori. We are excited and gratified too that Deltans are also happy.”

“As it was stated in the Bible that when the righteous are in power, people will rejoice and that is exactly what’s happening in Delta State now. Our people are rejoicing as Rt. Hon. Sheriff Oborevwori has taken over the leadership of the state.”

“I can assure our people and Deltans in general that the Governor will not disappoint them and he will live up to their expectations by keeping his campaign promises,” he added.

To this end, Siakpere sought the co-operation and support of all Deltans for the Oborevwori-led administration.

By: Egbenesonmi Akor

The Senior Pastor/Minister in charge of Shalom Baptist Church, Pipeline Road Ekpan near Warri, Delta State, PST. Opate Bright has charged parents to go back to their homes and teach children right attitude.

The Man of God who was ministering on the topic: “Attitude to Impact on our Children” took his text from the boom of psalm 127,, Prov. 22:6, Philippians 2:5-7, ROM. 12:13., he urged every parents to take up the call of training for the Chidden to give them proper and effective developmental attitude.

Pst. Bright a renowned minister of God, while admonishing parents on Sunday May 28 during the baby dedicating of their son Blossom Bright Opate and in a special thanksgiving of Dr. Chikeluba Okoye for successful graduation and certification as licensed qualified medical doctor , further called on parents to imbibe the attitude of impacting positive and tight attitude on their children.

He noted that the primary place to propagate right attitude is the home , while the school , church are the secondary place to impact cognitive and rational attitude on children

PST Bright stressed the need for parents and guardians to be taught how to serve and portray the attitude of hospitality, attitude of increasing wisdom, knowledge, understanding and the attitude of excellence and reverence to be rest upon their children as they are the future of the country and the world at large.

Highpoint of the service was the dedication of PST Bright & Mrs. Enitimi Opate’s Son,, Blossom Bright, Thanksgiving of Dr. Chikeluba Okoye as well as a special testimony to God for divine intervention and healing of Bro. Celestine Ukah among other celebrators. .

By: Egbenesonmi Akor

The Senior Pastor/Minister in charge of Shalom Baptist Church, Pipeline Road Ekpan near Warri, Delta State, PST. Opate Bright has charged parents and Christians  to go back to their homes and teach children rightful  attitudes.

The Man of God who was ministering on the topic: “Attitude to Impact on our Children” took his text from the boom of psalm 127,, Prov. 22:6, Philippians 2:5-7, ROM. 12:13., he urged every parents to take up the call of training for the Chidden to give them proper and effective developmental attitude.

Pst. Bright a renowned minister of God, while admonishing parents on Sunday May 28 during the baby dedicating of their son Blossom Bright Opate and in a special thanksgiving of Dr. Chikeluba Okoye for successful graduation and certification as licensed qualified medical doctor , further called on parents to imbibe the attitude of impacting positive and tight attitude on their children.

He noted that the primary place to propagate right attitude is the home , while the school , church are the secondary place to impact cognitive and rational attitude on children

PST Bright stressed the need for parents and guardians to be taught how to serve and portray the attitude of hospitality, attitude of increasing wisdom, knowledge, understanding and the attitude of excellence and reverence to be rest upon their children as they are the future of the country and the world at large.

Highpoint of the service was the dedication of PST Bright & Mrs. Enitimi Opate’s Son,, Blossom Bright, Thanksgiving of Dr. Chikeluba Okoye as well as a special testimony to God for divine intervention and healing of Bro. Celestine Ukah among other celebrators. .

By: Celestine Ukah

The Warri Federal Constituency House of Representatives Member, Hon. Chief Dr. Thomas Ereyitomi JP has congratulated children of Warri federal constituency as they join their counterpart in other parts of the country and across the world in celebrating children’s day 2023.

Chief Ereyitomi who is also the Deputy Chairman House Committee on Niger Delta Development Commission, NDDC, while congratulating the children charged them to take their education seriously in order to become the leaders of the future generation as the future is bright and near for them to takeover.

He further admonished the children to shun drugs abuse, stay away from anything that will jeopardize their future, the federal lawmaker appealed to parents to protect and guide their children against the dreaded social vices threatening the world in order for them to be more safe.

Hon. Ereyitomi assured of legislating on issues that will improve and protect children rights more at the NASS assembly as they are the once to takeover the future generation.

Rep Ereyitomi wished all children in Warri South, Warri North and Warri South-West LGAs, Delta State and across  the country a glorious and a happy transitional Democratic children’s Day celebration.