13 Feb

Oborevwori releases over N1bn for DSUST College of Health project  …Inaugurates phase 1 of Emevor-Orogun road(June 11th 2024)

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Oborevwori releases over N1bn for DSUST College of Health project 

…Inaugurates phase 1 of Emevor-Orogun road, okays construction of Phase 2 

Delta State Governor, Rt. Hon. Sheriff Oborevwori, Tuesday, said his administration has released over N1 billion to the contractor handling the College of Health Sciences project at the Delta State University of Science and Technology, DSUST, Ozoro, Isoko North Local Government Area of the State. 

Governor Oborevwori disclosed this at the inauguration of the 4.04km Emevor-Orogun Phase 1 with 5.555km accompanying side drains at Emevor Community in the Local Government Area. 

The Governor, who paid tribute to his predecessor, Senator Ifeanyi Okowa, under whose administration contract for the first phase of the project was awarded, appreciated the people of Emevor and Isoko nation for standing by his administration, assuring that they would not be dissapointed. 

Governor Oborevwori, who announced approval for the second phase of the project to the admiration of the people, also lauded the contractor, Emorock Construction Concepts, for a job well done. 

Oborevwori said: “We have released over N1 billion to the contractor handling the College of Health Sciences project at the Delta State University of Science and Technology, Ozoro. It is a big project and I can assure you that it will be completed by October this year. 

“I must acknowledge and appreciate my predecessor, Senator Ifeanyi Okowa, under whose stewardship the contract for the first phase of this road was awarded and construction commenced. I am proud to say that this road was constructed by an indigenious contractor who has delivered on the job. 

“In line with my promise not to abandon on-going projects inherited from the previous administration, I came to inspect this project on the 8th of March and 8th of April to ensure that this phase of the road is put to use before the rains. 

“It, therefore, gives me great pleasure to have completed this road, knowing how strategic and important it is to the people of Emevor and the surrounding communities. This is a testament that our MORE Agenda is on course. It is another promise made, and promise kept. 

“With the completion of the first phase being 4.04 Kilometres, accessing our farms, markets and neigbhouring villages will no more be a nightmare. I believe that the local economy and living standards of our people within this axis will henceforth improve. 

“I have heard your request for the construction of the second phase. Be rest assured, with God helping us, we will construct the full length of the road which terminates at Orogun”. 

He said when the full length of the road is completed, it would reduce travel time significantly around the corridor. 

The member representing Isoko Federal Constituency in the House of Representatives, Hon. Jonathan Ukodhiko, and member representing Isoko North constituency in the State House of Assembly, Hon. Bernard Odior, appreciated the Governor for all he was doing in Isoko nation, particularly on the establishment of College of Health Technology at Ovrode. 

The lawmakers said the Emevor-Orogun road had been a great challenge to all Isoko people, assuring that the Isoko Nation would remain loyal and committed to his administration. 

The Commissioner for Works, (Rural and Riverine Roads), Mr. Charles Aniagwu, commended the contractor, for the timely and quality delivery of the project. 

He said completing the entire stretch of the road to Orogun would complete the joy of the people. 

Welcoming guests earlier, the President- General of Emevor Progress Union, Comrade Teddy Edoso, and Chairman, Delta State Hospitals Management Board, Dr Paul Oweh, thanked the Governor Oborevwori for completing the first phase of the road and appealed for the award of contract for the Phase 2 leading to the villages of Emevor and Orogun Town in Ughelli North Local Government Area. 

They commended Governor Oborevwori for the appointment of indigenes of the community and for prioritising and expediting action on the road and pledged the total commitment of the Emevor people to the political aspirations of the Governor.

13 Feb

Oborevwori swears in SSG, SPOLAD ( 2nd June 2023 )

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I am an unrepentant believer in unity of Delta –

Oborevwori swears in SSG, SPOLAD

Delta State Governor, Rt. Hon. Sheriff Oborevwori, Friday, said he is an unrepentant believer in the unity of the State even as he assured Deltans that his administration has zero tolerance for sectionalism and nepotism in the management of government business. 

Oborevwori stated this while swearing-in Dr Kingsley Emu as Secretary to the State Government, SSG and Senator Emmanuel Aguariavwodo as Senior Political Adviser, SPOLAD on Friday, in Asaba. 

The Governor who congratulated the appointees on their well- deserved appointments, urged them to key into the M.O.R.E agenda of his administration in order to break new grounds in infrastructural renewal, human capital development and social investment programmes. 

He said that political appointees in his administration must shun ethnic politics and sectionalism and regard the entire state as their constituency, while stressing that they must be fair and just to all Deltans. 

“”Let me sound it loud and clear that this administration has zero tolerance for sectionalism or nepotism. I am an unrepentant believer in the unity of Delta State. 

“Therefore, both of you must always strive for unity by ensuring that there is fairness, equity, and justice in all your actions and utterances. 

“This administration is set to build on the legacies of the previous government and break new grounds in infrastructure renewal, human capital development, and social investment programmes.

“In this regard, Dr. Emu’s broad experience in government will be very useful in the implementation of our MORE agenda.  

“He has a firm grasp of our policy direction and therefore, in a position to properly integrate it into the operations and activities of the various Ministries, Departments and Agencies (MDAs) of government. 

“A major requirement for success in this office is the ability to marry policy and politics. Policy generally points the direction of the government but good political skills enable their seamless execution.

“As the engine room of government, the SSG interfaces with and coordinates the operations of all the MDAs. Hence the SSG must be a consensus builder with the wisdom to marry policy with politics. 

“Indeed, how the SSG carries out this function is very critical to the success of this administration.  With his vast experience in corporate governance and the public sector, Dr. Emu is well equipped to handle this responsibility. 

 

“I advise Dr. Emu to ensure that he is accessible to all.  This office will certainly task your patience and resourcefulness because you will be confronted with all manners of issues from all manners of persons. But you must never lose your cool.   

“Ask God for the grace and enablement to always remain calm, while maintaining the highest standards of discipline, firmness, and decorum.” 

Oborevwori assured Deltans that he would be faithful in implementing the administration’s M.O.R.E Agenda, adding that appointments would be based on capacity and merit. 

“I wish to reassure the good people of Delta State that this administration will be faithful to its MORE agenda. In formulating our manifesto, we were very mindful of the needs and aspirations of our people at this time. 

“Deltans should expect MORE policies and programmes that will touch their lives positively because ours is a home-grown approach to governance and development. 

“As I have always said, this will be an all-inclusive government whether in terms of projects distribution or appointments.  

“With the appointment of the SSG, the process of constituting the State Executive

 

Council has commenced. However, I wish to state that appointments into this administration will be based on capacity and merit. 

“We need capable, tested, and competent hands who can hold their own and be worthy ambassadors of the government. Rest assured, it will be a good mix of youth and experience but they must be deserving,” Oborevwori stated. 

Responding, Dr Emu thanked Governor Oborevwori for finding them worthy to serve, adding that they would remain loyal to administration’s M.O.R.E. Agenda aimed at advancing Delta. 

The ceremony was attended by the Deputy Governor, Sir Monday Onyeme, former Governor of the state, Dr Emmanuel Uduaghan, a former Deputy Governor, Chief Benjamin Elue, Senator James Manager among others.