By Godwin-Maria Utuedoye Arising from the outcome of the review of the implementation of the Greenhouse project by the State Ministry of Agriculture and Natural Resources, the Governor of Delta State Rt. Hon Elder Sheriff F.O. Oborevwori has constituted a seven man committee chaired by the Secretary to the State Government (SSG), Dr. Kingsley Emu to investigate the claims and perceived infractions related to the management of the scheme by the Ministry. According to a statement signed by the Secretary to the State Government, Dr. Kingsley Emu, that consequent upon the interim report of the committee and in other…
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Godwin-Maria Utuedoye is a trained professional journalist. A graduate of Mass Communication from the Delta State University, Abraka, Nigeria. He is a registered practising Journalist with the Nigeria Union of Journalists with over 20 years experience of reporting. He is interested in Investigative and development Journalism. He lives in Nigeria and focuses more in the Niger-Delta region where oil and gas exploration by government and multinational iol companies has plunged into poverty and environmental degradation for years. He is also a PR Consultant, content creator, broadcast, print Journalist and Publisher. His vast experiences in journalism span over decades of reporting the activities of the untouched areas. He is married with children.
Chief Press Secretary to the Governor of Delta State, Sir Festus Ahon has paid West African Examination Council, WAEC enrolment fees for all indigent students of Erhavwen Secondary School, Ekrerhavwen-Agbarho, Ughelli North Local Government Area of the state. Making the payment on Tuesday, at Ekrerhavwen-Agbarho when he visited the school, Sir Ahon said the gesture, was in line with Governor Sheriff Oborevwori’s MORE Agenda for all Deltans. According to him, “We are here to assist indigent students of this school to pay for their WAEC enrolment fees in line with the MORE Agenda of Governor Oborevwori for all Deltans. “We…
The Niger Delta Women for Change, has denied allegations of biased contract awards against the Executive Vice President of Nigerian National Petroleum Company Ltd, NNPCL, Mrs. Oritsemeyiwa Eyesan, saying the allegations were not only baseless but lack substantial evidence. Addressing newsmen in Warri, Delta State, weekend, President of the group, Esiri Ikomoni flanked by executives and members of the group, said the allegation against Eyesan were attempts to undermine her significant contributions to nation building, fuelled by tribalistic blackmail which threatens the principle of fairess and meritocracy that she stands for. Ikomoni said: “As the Executive Vice President, Mrs.…
Residents and motorists plying the busy Warri and Effurun roads have expressed joy with the mobilisation to site of Julius Berger to commence the construction of flyover bridges and road expansion works in the twin metropolis of Delta State. The construction giant on Monday mobilised to DSC Roundabout to commence the construction of the three flyovers, cloverleaf, pedestrian bridges and ancillary road expansion projects as part of the plans of Governor Sheriff Oborevwori’s administration for the infrastructure development and urban renewal of Warri, Uvwie and environs. A supervising engineer from the State Ministry of Works, Emmanuel Oghorodje who was…
Chairman, Delta State House of Assembly committee on information, Hon (Engr) Emeka Nwaobi has sought stronger collaboration with the media in driving the legislative vision, mission and agenda of the 8th Delta Assembly. Hon Nwaobi who gave the charge during an interface with Assembly Correspondents, hinted that the 8th Assembly is poised at ensuring drastic and positive legislative transformation. To drive the process, Nwaobi who represents Aniocha North Constituency and Majority Leader of the House, said the House is set to strengthen its collaboration with relevant stakeholders, particularly the media. The Lawmaker however, charged practitioners to continue to uphold…
By Godwin-Maria Utuedoye Executive Director Projects, DESOPADEC, Olorogun Hon. (Sir) Taleb Tebite, has congratulated former lawmaker/Secretary to the State Government and one time Chief of Staff Government House, Rt. Hon. Ovie Festus Agas as he adds one to his years on Monday, January 29. In a statement by his Special Assistant, Hon. Ochuko Omorere, Olorogun Taleb Tebite extolled Ovie, who was once an acting speaker of the State Assembly, as an astute Urhobo son, a politician of repute, whose contributions has brought development, honour and goodwill to the entire Urhobo nation and Delta State in general. Olorogun…
BY DENNIS OTU In an outpouring of joy and relief, the people of Delta State have been celebrating since the Supreme Court delivered its verdict on Friday, January 19th, 2024, marking the end of a protracted legal saga that has gripped the state. The Apex Court’s decision to uphold the election of Governor Rt Hon Sheriff Oborevwori has been hailed as a victory not just for the Governor but for all Deltans. Governor Oborevwori, whose tenure has been marred by legal challenges, faced an onslaught of 38 court cases contesting his election. However, he remained resolute and undistracted,…
Delta State Governor, Rt. Hon. Sheriff Oborevwori, has congratulated his Rivers counterpart, Mr Siminalayi Fubara FCA, on his 49th birth anniversary on January 28. In a statement by his Chief Press Secretary, Sir Festus Ahon, in Asaba, Governor Oborevwori said Governor Fubara was a leader worth celebrating for his outstanding accomplishments in the governance of Rivers State. He lauded the Rivers Governor for his resilience and grandiose contributions to the governance and development of the state, describing him as a “great patriot and man of unassailable integrity”. He described Governor Fubara as an astute administrator selected by God to…
By Godwin-Maria Utuedoye Foremost Delta lawmaker and Executive Director Projects, DESOPADEC, Olorogun Hon. Taleb Tebite, has congratulated Hon. Victor Egbo, Commissioner Representing Isoko Ethnic-Nationality, in the board of DESOPADEC on his birth anniversary. In a statement by his Special Assistant, Hon. Ochuko Omorere JP, in Ughelli, Olorogun Tebite, described Hon. Egbo as a worthy ally who is dedicated, hardworking and committed to the cause of developing the state and its citizens. He noted that as a politician, he had a close working relationship with the Commissioner, and can testify to his humility, loyalty and readiness to aligned with positive…
By Godwin-Maria Utuedoye Immediate past Director General of Delta State Local Content Agency and Vice President, Imperial Crest Energy Limited Worldwide, Engr. Dr. Morrison Idiovwa, has promised to synergized with the Delta State Oil Producing Areas Development Commission (DESOPADEC). Idiovwa gave the assurance on Sunday, January 29, 2024, when the Executive Director of Projects, Delta State Oil Producing Areas Development Commission (DESOPADEC), Olorogun Hon.Taleb Tebite Ksc visited him at his resident in Lagos. He promised to synergized with the commission to ensures that the vision and mission that birth the commission is actualised. Receiving the EDP, Dr. Idiovwa, an oil…