13 Feb

Jonathan inaugurates Delta High Court Complex(4th June 2024)

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Jonathan inaugurates Delta High Court Complex 

Nigeria’s former President, Dr Goodluck Jonathan, Tuesday, inaugurated Delta State High Court Complex in Asaba and flagged off the presentation of 20 Toyota Prado Sport Utility Vehicles, SUVs, to Judges in the state at which event he openly lauded the state government for credible performance. 

Speaking during the inauguration ceremony, Jonathan commended Governor Sheriff Oborevwori for his primary focus on the infrastructural development of Delta State and his commitment to continuing with projects inherited from previous administrations in the state. 

He said: “There are some projects that are very fundamental to the growth and development of the state and we expect anybody who takes over government to continue with them and you are doing exactly that. 

“I believe that if you go across the country today, this is one of the best judiciary headquarters in the country and I congratulate the Governor and the judiciary of Delta State for this exemplary project.” 

Jonathan also lauded Governor Oborevwori for his prudence in returning unutilised funds of over N500 million to the State treasury when he was Speaker of the State House of Assembly. 

He said; “It is not easy for a public officer or even a civil servant to refund money to the government in most cases; it is extremely difficult, but as a Speaker, you were able to do that and that shows that you are somebody of high level of integrity and you can be trusted. 

“Please, continue to manage the resources of the state in that manner and use the money in a way that it will affect the people positively.” 

The former President urged the people of Delta State to keep supporting the Governor for the overall development of the state, saying; “there are some people who believe that they must bring a government down for the purpose of politics, but when you are struggling to bring a governor or president down for the purpose of politics, you are bringing the state or country down. 

“This is because the Governor or the President is sitting with public resources and everybody must encourage him to succeed and that’s the only way we, as a nation, can grow”. 

Earlier, Governor Sheriff Oborevwori said the completion of the High Court building was in line with his commitment to the completion of projects inherited from previous administrations. 

 

Oborevwori said he was motivated to complete the project because the judiciary was the only arm of government without a befitting building for their operations. 

He said the presentation of 20 Toyota Prado SUVs to judges in the state was a fulfillment of “a promise made and a promise kept”. 

While thanking the former President for coming to inaugurate the project, he said the erstwhile President remained a great Nigerian patriot, statesman and unique leader, in and out of office. 

“On behalf of the government and good people of Delta State, I thank you for your friendship, partnership, and sustained interest in the progress of our dear state and Nigeria in general. 

“Of the three arms of government, only the judiciary was lacking a befitting office building. This motivated me to hasten the completion of this project. I am glad that today the narrative has changed for good. The implication, going forward, is that the cause of justice will now be better served for the greater good of all. 

“As a government, we have taken steps to further ensure that our judges and associated staff not only operate in a conducive and enabling environment, but are also provided with the necessary tools that complement the functionality and prestige of their offices”.  

The Commissioner for Housing, Mr. Godknows Angele, at the occasion, said the building consisted of five floors, six court rooms, six conference halls, six witness waiting rooms, six holding cells, six Secretarial offices, two general conference halls, a ceremonial hall, Multi-purpose Hall, lawyers’ lounge, judges’ lounge, VIP lounge and a library, among others. 

In his remarks, the Chief Justice of Nigeria, Justice Olukayode Ariwoola, represented by the Presiding Judge of the Court of Appeal, Asaba Division, Hon. Justice Bolaji Yusuf, commended the state government for providing the magnificent edifice as a temple of justice in the state. 

He expressed optimism that other states would emulate the Delta State example by providing similar magnificent temples of justice for the administration of justice in other parts of the country. 

Also, in her remarks, Chief Judge of Delta State, Justice Theresa Diai, thanked Governor Sheriff Oborevwori and his predecessors for the completion of the modern edifice, describing it as a magnificent testament and enduring commitment to the pursuit of justice and excellence in the judiciary. 

The Chief Judge said the new High Court Complex had internet access and other critical Information Technology (IT) facilities in the building to enhance e-filing of court processes and e-payments for services rendered by the High Court of Justice.

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.