Delta State Governor, Rt Hon Sheriff Oborevwori, Friday, urged couples to walk with God in their union so as to fulfill God’s plan for creating marriage. Governor Oborevwori made the call in his remarks at the wedding of Anita and Major Bulus Shunah held at St. Peter’s Anglican Church, Jesse, Ethiope West Local Government Area of the state. The ceremony also has in attendance, immediate past Governor of the State, Senator Ifeanyi Okowa, Speaker of the State House of Assembly, Rt Hon Emomotimi Guwor, State Chairman of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Dr Kingsley Esiso, Senator Emmanuel Aguariavwodo, former member…
Author: ROSEMARY UGIOMOH
Reaffirms Government’s commitment to revitalizing local league under Renewed Hope Mandate The conversation to bolster football in Nigeria has gained significant momentum, with the Minister of Sports Development, Senator John Owan Enoh spearheading efforts to revolutionize the country’s football landscape. Senator Enoh met with prominent business leader and Chairman of Heirs Holdings, Tony Elumelu, with founder and chairman of BUA Group, Abdul Samad Rabiu also joining virtually. Senator Enoh reiterated the importance of instilling confidence in Nigeria’s prime sport, football, through strategic investments in the local league. “We must put a home-based structure in place that reflects the charismatic, energetic,…
With a couple of days to go before MTN CHAMPS Jos gets underway, a total of 1450 Athletes across four age categories registered for the four-day competition, which runs from April 23rd to 26th, at the New Jos Stadium in Plateau State. 3505 event entries across 69 Secondary Schools and 84 Junior/Senior Teams were received by the registration deadline (Friday, 19th April), raising the stakes for MTN CHAMPS Jos, which is the third leg for Season, following the first and second legs held in Asaba (17th to 21st February) and Ibadan (5th to 8th April) respectively. The Grand Final comes…
Ogun State Governor, Prince Dapo Abiodun, at the weekend, com menced the sale of rice to civil servants in the state as parts of his administration’s commitment to the welfare of the workforce. The event took place at the ‘Oja Irorun’ Civil Servants Farmers’ Market at the Governor’s Office, Oke-Mosan, Abeokuta. Governor Abiodun, who was represented by the Head of Service, Mr. Kehinde Onasanya said the occasion marked a significant step in the ongoing efforts of the state government at improving the living standards of workers in the state. The Governor praised the dedication and the commitment of the workers…
The Edo State Governor, Mr. Godwin Obaseki, has commended members of the Nigerian Institute of Estate Surveyors and Valuers (NIESV) for the sustained partnership and collaboration with the state government, leading to the successes recorded in the last seven and half years. Obaseki said this during a gala night organised by the Institute to mark the end of its 54th Annual National Conference in Benin City and inauguration of a new President, Victor Adekunle Alonge. The Governor who thanked the Council for choosing Edo State and Benin City as the host city for its 54th Annual Conference, commended the leadership…
Delta State Governor, Rt Hon Sheriff Oborevwori, Sunday, said his desire was for Deltans to be united for the overall growth and development of the state. Speaking at the 40th birth anniversary thanksgiving service of the Executive Director, Business Development, NEXIM Bank, Stella Okotete, OON, at Christ Missionaries Crusaders Church, Ekpan, Uvwie Local Government Area of the state, Governor Oborevwori said the state would continue to enjoy peace and security as encapsulated in his administration’s M.O.R.E Agenda. While congratulating Okotete on thanking God for a life of great accomplishments at 40, the Governor said giving thanks to God was not…
Governor Douye Diri of Bayelsa State, on Sunday, alongside senior citizens of the state, graced the 80th birthday celebration of Bayelsa-born industrialist, Chief Ephraim Fagha-Faloughi. The celebration, which had in attendance captains of industry, royal fathers, Ijaw leaders, top government functionaries, friends and family members of the business mogul, was held at the Chief DSP Alamieyeseigha Banquet Hall in Yenagoa. Governor Diri, in his remarks, eulogised the octogenarian for his giant strides in business dating back to the 1970s and still thriving across the country. The governor described Faloughi as an Ijaw patriot, who was not only involved in the…
Governor Sheriff Oborevwori of Delta State, Monday, congratulated the first Military Administrator of Abia State, Air Vice Msrshal Frank Ajobena (retd), CON, who clocks 75 years on April 15. Governor Oborevwori, in a statement by his Chief Press Secretary, Sir Festus Ahon, in Asaba, underscored the significance of the many years of the celebrant’s service to the state and the nation. He noted that Ajobena’s military career saw him through sensitive and strategic leadership positions in the Airforce. The Governor said: “AVM Ajobena served the nation meritoriously with his wealth of knowledge, wisdom and experience. “He is a man known…
Delta State Governor, Rt. Hon. Sheriff Oborevwori, Tuesday, said his administration would continue to actively promote and sustain a business- friendly environment that would significantly attract potential investors to the state. Governor Oborevwori, who disclosed this while inaugurating the Asaba Branch of Signature Bank, said his administration was continually seeking ways to enhance the ease of doing business in the state in order to attract more investors. He said: “This administration is very pro-business and it is continually seeking the ways to enhance the ease of doing business in the state in order to attract more investors. “One of the…
Great Britain & Northern Ireland will send 32 athletes to the World Athletics Relays Bahamas 24 on 4-5 May. Great Britain secured medals in four of the five relay disciplines at last year’s World Championships in Budapest, so they will be hopeful of another successful outing in Nassau as they aim to earn qualifying places for the Paris Olympic Games. “The performances in Budapest last summer were fantastic but we know each year the other nations are working harder and harder on their relay programmes,” said UKA Olympic Head Coach Paula Dunn. “We cannot take anything for granted and we…