By EgbemaVoice, Congratulations to Sir Eddie Ogidi-Gbegbaje, Chairman, Delta State Bureau of Pensions, on your successful inauguration.  Many thanks to the Peoples Governor of Delta State, Rt Hon Sheriff Oborevwori, for this yet another well deserved appointment. Signed; Dr (Barr) Fred Latimore Oghenesivbe, JP Head of Bureau, Delta State Orientation Bureau, DSOB.

By EgbemaVoice, Delta State Governor, Rt. Hon. Sheriff Oborevwori, Thursday, congratulated former Chairman of old Okpe Local Government Council, Chief Eddie Ono-Sorhue, as he clocks 80.  In a statement by his Chief Press Secretary, Sir Festus Ahon, in Asaba, said Ono-Sorhue, a loyal patriot, administrator and an accomplished leader, has continued to offer invaluable service, particularly to his Udu people, Delta and its citizens.  Governor Oborevwori said: "It is with profound joy that on behalf of my family, the government and people of Delta, I bring very warm felicitations to you as you celebrate 80 wonderful years on earth.  “As an octogenarian, you have lived a life of impact as an exemplary and accomplished leader having served the state in various capacities including as a member of the State Advisory and Peace Building Council.  "Your humility and commitment to service is top-notch and this you have demonstrated immensely in the several positions you have

By EgbemaVoice, Mingo Friday Saya, has celebrated Boss DSP Charles M. Charles, Commander Buffalo team Dops Asaba, Delta state police command, as he clocks brand new years on May 2nd,  Mingo in a statement Describe DSP Charles as remained a great tactician and exemplary operational commander, popularly called king of the boys,  who had contributed immensely to the growth of the Buffalo team, Dops Asaba, Delta state police command in fighting crimes,  especially carrying the boys along,  his promptly response to calls, within Asaba and metropolitan state headquarters,  "On behalf of the good officers of Buffalo team,  my family, I congratulate an illustrious son of ancient Bini kingdom,  Edo state, south south geopolitical zone, as an impeccable, dedicated, committed, repute and an outstanding patriot, as he celebrates his birth anniversary.  He said, the protection of life and properties you were  exceptionally committed to the cause of providing

N4Billion needed to revitalize Delta Printing, Publishing Company - Okorodudu   ...Says Gov Oborevwori committed to repositioning state owned media outfits #dsobpress  Chairman of Delta Printing and Publishing Company, publishers of The Pointer Newspapers titles, Olorogun (Dr) Ebenezer Okorodudu, has said that not less than N4billion will be required to procure and install modern digital printing equipment, operational vehicles and human capacity development needed for the revitalization of the company. Okorodudu made this disclosure on Wednesday in Asaba, while speaking as guest of Orientation Panorama on Voice of Delta Radio 97.9 FM, saying that the new board of the state printing and publishing company will formally send a proposal to the state governor, Rt Hon Sheriff Oborevwori, for his kind consideration. He noted that since assumption of office as Board Chairman, The Pointer Newspapers sold copies rose from sixteen thousand to twenty eight thousand, and t

By EgbemaVoice, The Delta State Independent Electoral Commission DSIEC, Wednesday, debunked the alleged notice of election timetable and schedule of activities for the 2024 Local Government Council elections in the state.  Chairman of the Commission, Dr. Jerry Agbaike in a statement made available to journalists said the purported document was a fake public notice and did not emanate from the Commission.  He said that the Commission was yet to fix a date for the election and would communicate to the general public once a date is fixed.  The Statement reads: "The attention of the Delta State Independent Electoral Commission, DSIEC, has been drawn to a document containing the outlines of a 'proposed public notice of election timetable and schedule of activities for the 2024 Local Government Council General Elections' purportedly issued by the Delta State Independent Electoral Commission.  "The fake "public notice" which has gone viral on numerous s

By EgbemaVoice, Delta State Governor, Rt. Hon. Sheriff Oborevwori, says his administration would set up a committee to look into workers' demand for salary increase in view of the current hardship in the country.  Governor Oborevwori stated this in his address at the 2024 Workers' Day celebration held at the Cenotaph, Asaba, on Wednesday.  He commended workers in the state for their support for the emergence of his administration and for the prevailing industrial harmony across the state.  He said his administration had always prioritised the welfare of workers in the state and promised to look into the issue of workers who were inadvertently omitted in the payment of promotion arrears.  Governor Oborevwori said: "I have listened attentively to your requests and I have taken note of same; they are, no doubt, legitimate demands and as a responsible government, I will deliberate with my team on how best to address them within the limits of resources a

By EgbemaVoice, Delta State Governor, Rt. Hon. Sheriff Oborevwori, has congratulated the erstwhile President of Athletics Federation of Nigeria, AFN, Chief Solomon Ogba, as he clocks 64 on May 1.  Governor Oborevwori, in a statement by his Chief Press Secretary, Sir Festus Ahon, in Asaba, lauded Ogba for his multiple outstanding accomplishments in the service of Delta and Nigeria.  He said that Ogba had made remarkable contributions to the development of sports and politics in Delta, Nigeria and in Africa since he became ingrained in sports administration nearly three decades ago.  He described Ogba as a consummate sports administrator and politician of class, adding that his tenure as the state's Commissioner of Sports gave the sports industry in Delta a significant boost and spurred many rewarding innovations. Governor Oborevwori, said: "Ogba's political and sporting acumen is admirable and deserving of emulation. Delta kept winning the National Youth Games a

Before you start to mis-inform others, the latest 25% - 35% increase in salary of workers in the public service, research institutes, intelligence, military, police, para-military workers is NOT same as new minimum wage but just an increment for civil servants on the remaining six consolidated salary structures, namely; • Consolidated Public Service Salary Structure, • Consolidated Research and Allied Institutions Salary Structure   • Consolidated Police Salary Structure, • Consolidated Para-military Salary Structure, • Consolidated Intelligence Community Salary Structure,  • Consolidated Armed Forces Salary Structure.” Note that New minimum wage has not been announced yet, it will soon be declared to improved on this latest increment  What this means is that 35% of the current minimum wage of N30,000 is N10,500. It means that workers now have N10,500 added to their present salary as from January 20240and the least paid workers on Grade Level 01 would earn N40,500, sunce Ja

By EgbemaVoice, The Federal Government has approved an increase of between 25% and 35% in salary Increase for Civil Servants on the remaining six Consolidated Salary Structures  The Salary Structure is the Consolidated Public Service Salary Structure (CONPSS), Consolidated Research and Allied Institutions Salary Structure (CONRAISS), Consolidated Police Salary Structure (CONPOSS), Consolidated Para-military Salary Structure (CONPASS), Consolidated Intelligence Community Salary Structure (CONICCS) and Consolidated Armed Forces Salary Structure (CONAFSS). It will be recalled that those in the Tertiary Education and Health Sectors had already received their increases which involved Consolidated University Academic Salary Structure (CONUASS) and Consolidated Tertiary Institutions Salary Structure (CONTISS) for Universities. For Polytechnics and Colleges of Education, it involved the  Consolidated Polytechnics and Colleges of Education Academic Staff Salary Structure (CONPCASS)

By EgbemaVoice, The Ijaw People's Development Initiative, IPDI has strongly condemned calls by Oodua Peoples Congress (Reformed) and Civil Society Coalition For Mandate Protection for calling to review Niger Delta Pipeline Surveillance Contract, awarded to the Niger Delta Ex-agitator, High Chief (Dr) Government Oweizide Ekpemupolo alias Tompolo. IPDI, in a statement by its national president Comrade Ozobo Austin said it was shameful that responsible Oodua Peoples Congress (Reformed) could allow itself to be used by merchants of confusion and blackmailers to demand for review of Tompolo's Surveillance Contract in Niger Delta barely a shot while of reviewing the contract. "We are aware that selfish and failed stakeholders who were also biding for the contract were behind verbal attacks against Tompolo and Tantita Security company. It's only enemies of Niger Delta could at this time barely a few months of the renew of Tompolo's Surveillance Contract, calli

Gov Oborevwori set to clear pensions payments backlog - EAC Latimore ...Say Gbegbaje 'll rebrand pensions bureau under MORE Agenda By EgbemaVoice, With the appointment and inauguration of the Chairman, Delta State Bureau of Pensions, and super technocrat, Sir Edwin Ogigi-Gbegbaje, on Tuesday, all is now set for governor Sheriff Oborevwori, to end bureaucratic bottlenecks, and resolve all issues negating payment of pensions in the state. Executive Assistant on Communications to the Governor and Head of Delta State Orientation Bureau, Dr Latimore Oghenesivbe, gave the assurance in Asaba on Tuesday, while speaking to newsmen at the inauguration ceremony of three Special Advisers, Chairman of Pensions Bureau, some board chairmen and members at the Unity Hall, Government House. He said the issue of backlog of pensions of retired and retiring civil servants will soon be a thing of the past, saying that the unavoidable delays in payments had in time past generated controversi

By EgbemaVoice, Delta State Governor, Rt Hon Sheriff Oborevwori, has said that the High Court building complex, Asaba, would be ready for inauguration in May as part of the projects to mark his administration's first year in office.  Governor Oborevwori, who disclosed this to journalists during inspection of the project on Tuesday, said he was impressed with the exterior finishing of the building but frowned at the poor interior finishing and told the contractor to ensure proper finishing of the project in readiness for inauguration in May.  The five-storey high court building has conference halls, chambers, a library, zoom room, computer laboratory, public and private elevators, holding cell for suspects, registry, canteen, car park and male and female convenience apartments.  Governor Oborevwori said: "The exterior is good and we are satisfied with it. It' s just little maintenance. But the interior is where we have challenges. They have over delayed the comm

The Governor of Delta State, Rt. Hon. Elder Sheriff F.O Oborevwori, has approved the reconstitution of the Governing Councils of the following State institutions: Delta State University Abraka Gen.Alexander Odeareduo Ogomudia (Rtd) - Chairman  Barr. Doris Ejinyere - Member Rt Hon.Martins Okonta - Member Hon Ben Igbakpa - Member Sir Andrew Odum SAN - Member  Members with tenure still running: Chief Peter Yerinde Biakpara Prof. Usiwoma Evowoma-Enuku Chief Surv. Terry Noah  Delta State Polytechnic Otefe-Oghara  Chief Oghene-aga Andrew Orugbo - Chairman Mr Friday Omoko - Member Mr Ighoyota Lucky - Member  Chief A.C Okocha - Member Barr.Mrs Felicia Adowei-Ajagu - Member Delta State Polytechnic Burutu  Chief. J.T Government - Chairman   Chief.Ighovojah David - Member   Dr. Solomon Emeke - Member Mrs Celestina Ewesuode - Member  Prof Andrew Ekakite - Member College of Physical Education Mosogar Hon.Sunny A. Emeyese - Chairman Victor Omagbe

By EgbemaVoice, 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; Sir Edwin Ogidi-Gbegbaje, and Mr. Jude Oghenevwaire Emurotu, as a member of the Delta State Independent Electoral Commission, DSIEC.  Those inaugurated were; Mr. Ifeanyi Egwunyenga as Chief Job and Wealth Creation Officer, Hon. Victor Okoh, Chairman of the Board of Rural Water Supply and Sanitatio