Delta at 34: Oborevwori Calls for Unity, Peace, and Shared Prosperity

As Delta State marked its 34th anniversary on Wednesday, Governor Sheriff Oborevwori urged citizens and residents to remain united, peaceful, and committed to building a greater and more prosperous state.

Speaking at a special thanksgiving service held at the Government House Chapel, Asaba, the governor represented by the Secretary to the State Government, Dr. Kingsley Emu expressed gratitude to Almighty God for His grace, mercy, and faithfulness since the state’s creation on August 27, 1991.

He described the anniversary celebration as not only a tradition but also a declaration of gratitude for 34 years of resilience, progress, and unity.

Oborevwori paid tribute to the founding fathers, past leaders, civil servants, and citizens whose sacrifices and contributions have shaped Delta into what he called “a symbol of diversity, academic excellence, and human capital development.”

"Unity is the bedrock of our progress, and our diversity is our greatest strength. I therefore call on all Deltans to continue to promote peace, fairness, and brotherhood,” he said.

The governor outlined his administration’s progress under the MORE Agenda, now in its second year, noting that several inherited road and bridge projects had been completed while landmark infrastructure initiatives had commenced.

These include flyover bridges at PTI Junction, Enerhen Junction, DSC Roundabout, Otovwodo Junction Ughelli, and Uromi Junction Agbor. For riverine communities, projects such as the Ayakoromo Bridge and the Omadino–Okerenkoko–Kokodiagbene Road were being prioritized to unlock the blue economy, enhance connectivity, and create jobs.

Oborevwori reaffirmed his government’s commitment to youth empowerment through scholarships, skills training, and entrepreneurship support. He added that investments were being expanded in healthcare and education, with ongoing upgrades of primary health centres, modern equipment provision, and continued free medical services for pregnant women and children under five.

He also disclosed that the state was strengthening artisanal and vocational institutions to enhance human capital development.

“Thanksgiving unlocks divine blessings. As we celebrate 34 years of Delta, we dedicate our future to God, trusting Him for prosperity, peace, and progress,” the governor said, quoting Psalm 107:1.

Governor Oborevwori thanked his deputy, Sir Monday Onyeme, the Speaker and members of the State House of Assembly, his cabinet, the judiciary, civil servants, and the people of Delta for their trust and support, stressing that the mandate given to him in 2023 remains his strongest motivation to deliver more.

Delivering a sermon titled "Forget Not All His Benefits”, the Chaplain of Government House Chapel, Venerable Charles Osemenam, said Deltans had every reason to thank God for peace, development, and purposeful leadership since creation. He reminded the people that thanksgiving attracts more blessings and urged continued support and prayers for the governor.

Venerable Osemenam also described Delta as a home of sports, education, infrastructure, oil exploration, and other blessings, charging citizens to remain active stakeholders in the “Renewed Hope for MORE Agenda.”

The thanksgiving service was attended by top government officials, political leaders, traditional rulers, religious leaders, civil servants, and other dignitaries who joined in prayers for the continued peace and progress of Delta State.