Governor Sheriff Oborevwori

13th-Month Salary, Four Other Laws Will Strengthen Public Institutions, Improve Service Delivery – Oborevwori

October 28, 2026 Amurun KelvinLeave a Comment

Delta State Governor, Rt. Hon. Sheriff Oborevwori, has signed five bills into law, including the Thirteenth Month Salary Law, 2026, to improve workers’ welfare, strengthen the judiciary, protect property rights and reform the state’s tax administration. The governor signed the bills at the Executive Council Chambers, Government House, Asaba, on Wednesday, describing the development as […]

Manpower Shortages In Public Hospitals: Oborevwori Approves 65-Year Retirement And 40-Year Length Of Service

October 26, 2026 Amurun KelvinLeave a Comment

Delta State Governor, Rt. Hon. Sheriff Oborevwori, has approved the extension of the retirement age for skilled clinical health professionals in state government hospitals from 60 to 65 years, or length of service from 35 to 40 years, whichever comes first. The approval is aimed at addressing manpower shortages in public hospitals, retain experienced medical […]

Oborevwori Pays Tribute To Founding Fathers Says “We Must Sacrifice To Build Nigeria Of Our Dream”

September 27, 2026 Amurun KelvinLeave a Comment

Delta State Governor, Rt. Hon. Sheriff Oborevwori, Sunday, told Nigerians to be prepared to make the necessary sacrifices to build a country that reflects their collective aspirations. Oborevwori who stated this at the 66th Independence Thanksgiving Service held at Living Faith Church, Ibusa Road, Asaba, called on present and future generations to uphold the virtues […]

Oborevwori: Delta Is Nigeria’s Education Hub Approves New Salary Structure For Tertiary Institutions

September 22, 2026 Amurun KelvinLeave a Comment

Delta State Governor, Rt. Hon. Sheriff Oborevwori, Tuesday, said he has approved a new salary structure for academic staff of the four state-owned universities effective from August 2026, while that of non-academic staff and other tertiary institutions would take effect from September. Oborevwori spoke in Asaba at the swearing-in of the newly appointed Auditor-General of […]

Oborevwori Urges Delta Tertiary Institutions To Prepare Students For Rapidly Changing World,

September 20, 2026September 20, 2026 Amurun KelvinLeave a Comment

Delta Governor, Rt. Hon. Sheriff Oborevwori, has challenged tertiary institutions in the state to move beyond producing certificate holders and focus on developing competent graduates, impactful research and solutions to societal challenges. The State Commissioner for Higher Education, Prof. Nyerhovwo Tonukari, gave the charge on behalf of Governor Oborevwori while delivering a lecture titled, “Repositioning […]

Ibori, Okowa, Onyeme, Emir Of Zazzau, Dafinone, Others Grace Oborevwori’s Son’s Marriage

August 26, 2026August 27, 2026 Amurun KelvinLeave a Comment

The political and business elite of Delta State on Wednesday converged in Isiokolo, Ethiope East Local Government Area, as the son of Governor Sheriff Oborevwori, Innocent, traditionally married Tobore Arigbodi, daughter of prominent businessman and Managing Director of Librod Energy Limited, Chief Brodericks Arigbodi. The colourful ceremony, held at the Arigbodi family’s country home, was […]

Oborevwori Urges Ethnic Nationalities In Warri To Preserve The Peace, Unity

August 21, 2026August 21, 2026 Amurun KelvinLeave a Comment

Delta State Governor, Rt. Hon. Sheriff Oborevwori, Friday described the five-year reign of His Majesty, Ogiame Atuwatse III, the Olu of Warri, as a period of renewed glory, uncommon leadership, peace-building and remarkable progress for the Itsekiri people, Warri and Delta State. Speaking at the fifth coronation anniversary of the Olu of Warri, Oborevwori commended […]

2027: Oborevwori Wants Religious Leader To Work For President Tinubu’s Re-election

August 19, 2026August 19, 2026 Amurun KelvinLeave a Comment

Delta State Governor, Rt. Hon. Sheriff Oborevwori, has declared that his membership of the All Progressives Congress (APC) obliges him to work for the re-election of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu and the success of all candidates of the party. Consequently, he urged Christian leaders across the state to support the party with prayers and mobilise […]

ECONOMIC SUMMIT: Shettima, Oborevwori Say Delta State Is One of Nigeria’s Most Attractive Investment Destination

August 3, 2026August 4, 2026 Amurun KelvinLeave a Comment

Vice President Kashim Shettima, Monday called on local and foreign investors to take advantage of Nigeria’s improved economic outlook, declaring that Delta State is strategically positioned to emerge as one of the country’s foremost investment destinations. He said the Federal Government’s economic reforms continue to restore investor confidence. Speaking at the opening of the Delta […]

NUJ Warri Calls On Delta Govt. To Relocate Mami Market From Effurun Roundabout Axis

July 30, 2026July 30, 2026 Amurun KelvinLeave a Comment

COMMUNIQUÉ ISSUED AT THE END OF THE CONGRESS OF THE NIGERIA UNION OF JOURNALISTS (NUJ), WARRI CORRESPONDENTS’ CHAPEL The Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ), Warri Correspondents’ Chapel held its monthly congress and deliberated extensively on pressing socio-economic, security and infrastructural issues confronting Warri, Effurun and other parts of Delta State. At the end of the […]