Delta State Governor, Rt. Hon. Sheriff Oborevwori, has charged the National Institute of Policy and Strategic Studies (NIPSS), Kuru-Jos, to provide a veritable roadmap for policies that would mitigate the challenges currently confronting Nigeria. Governor Oborevwori gave the charge on Tuesday when he received participants of the Senior Executive Course 46 of the NIPSS led by Air Vice Marshal David Solomon, on courtesy call at Government House, Asaba. He said: “The importance of your institute is anchored on fostering critical thinking that will encourage training and developing professionals in policy analysis, strategic planning and leadership. “Being a high level center…
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Delta State Governor, Rt. Hon. Sheriff Oborevwori, Friday, charged the State Civil Service Commission to tackle the ghost worker syndrome leading to absenteeism and abandonment of duty posts. Governor Oborevwori, who gave the charge at the swearing-in and inauguration of the Chairman and member of the Civil Service Commission as well as Auditor General (Local Government) at Government House, Asaba, said some civil servants feigned study leave with pay, and had used the opportunity to permanently relocate overseas. Those sworn-in are; Chief Roseline Amioku as Chairman, Civil Service Commission, Barr. Ikechukwu Maduemezia member, Civil Service Commission, and Mr. Ukpaka Ikenna…
Delta State Governor, Rt. Hon. Sheriff Oborevwori, on Friday, charged the Board of Delta State Investment and Development Agency (DIDA) to draw up a functional template that would attract credible investments to the state. Governor Oborevwori gave the charge at the swearing-in and inauguration of chairmen and members of the Civil Service Commission and the Boards of Government’ s institutions and agencies held at the Unity Hall, Government House, Asaba. The DIDA board has Chief Lucky Oghene-Omoru as Chairman, while Hon. Anthony Elekeokwuri is Director-General. He said DIDA is a professional organisation, adding that the agency had a pivotal role…
World Masters Athletics Championships is an event of large scale, going on for two weeks and engaging about 8000 participating athletes, all over 35 years old, representing over 100 nations. Participating athletes and their travel companions, the organizers estimated that around 20 000 people will visit Gothenburg during the championships, which is planned to be held 13–25 August 2024. Sweden has hosted World Masters Athletics Championships once before – in Gothenburg 1977. Gothenburg has also hosted three other major athletics championships before – World Championships 1995. European Championships 2006 and European Indoor Championships 2013.
Nigerian Athletes are battle ready for this edition of World Athletis Relays Bahamas 24. Nigeria will compete for five tickets to the Paris Olympics. The World Relays begins today May 4 – 5. Winners in Bahamas will proceed to Paris for this years’ Olympics The pregame show begins at 4:00pm on Saturday and Sunday, While the main event featuring world-class athletes from over 50 countries kicks off at 7:05 pm on both days
Delta State Governor, Rt. Hon. Sheriff Oborevwori, Friday, said that the state government was concerned about all round development of the state in line with his administration’s MORE Agenda. Governor Oborevwori who spoke on Friday during inspection of projects in riverine communities, said that his administration was committed to developing riverine communities just as it was also committed to upland communities. The projects inspected includes; Lecture Hall at Nigeria Maritime University Okerenkoko, internal road in Kokodiama, and drains in Kuru, Warri South West Local Government Area and construction works at Model Secondary School, Ogulagha in Burutu Local Government Area. The…
Delta State Governor, Rt. Hon. Sheriff Oborevwori, Thursday, said the state government would soon award contract to deflood Warri Stadium and environs. Speaking during inspection of discharge channels at Ogbe-Ijoh market, Governor Oborevwori said all the drains around the stadium were not flowing because they were blocked by refuse. The Governor further frowned at those who built on waterways, adding that such buildings would be removed to allow free flow of water on the waterways. The Governor said: “We started from the Warri Township stadium to Bowen Avenue to the Ogbe-Ijoh market. For years, we have been having flooding issue…
Delta State Governor, Rt. Hon. Sheriff Oborevwori, Tuesday, said his administration remained stoically committed to the timely payment of pension benefits to retiring and retired personnel of the state’s workforce. Governor Oborevwori, who stated this at the swearing-in and inauguration of three new Special Advisers, Chairmen and members of boards in Asaba, urged the State Bureau for Pensions to be proactive in the discharge of its functions, and to promptly advise the government appropriately. Those sworn-in as Special Advisers are Mr. Austin Ayemidejor, Mr. Sunny Jero and Mr. Emmanuel Osazuwa. Also sworn-in are the Chairman, Delta State Bureau for Pensions;…
Enugu State House of Assembly Speaker, Rt. Honourable Uche Ugwu, has reiterated his desire to continue to support sports development at the grassroots level, as a way of addressing the involvement of youths in different vices, by taking them off the streets through their engagement and participation in sporting activities. Ugwu disclosed this on Tuesday when the Vice President of the Sports Writers Association of Nigeria (SWAN), South-East zone, Frankie Omokhua, paid him a courtesy visit in his office at the House of Assembly complex. Speaking further on the efforts being put in place by Governor Peter Mbah’s administration to…
24-Year-Old Charisma Taylor has qualified for Paris Summer Olympics Charisma promises to do it again next weekend at the World Relays as part of the Bahamas team. The Bahamas team are ready to showcase thier skills come May 4- 5 at the Sun City, Nassau, Bahamas.