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Explore Opportunities That Will Enhance Your Contribution Towards Nation Building – Trakiriowei Charges Delta Youths

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Delta State Commissioner for Youth Development Hon. Barr. Harry Thankgod Trakiriowei, has charged youths in the state to continue to explore all available options and opportunities that will enable them contribute their quota towards national development.

Trakiriowei, gave the charge during the grand finale of the International Youth week celebration which held at the Unity Hall, Government House, Asaba.

He said the recourse to online platforms, including social media and digital incubators will facilitate partnerships and collaborations and enable youths to create solutions to current and emerging challenges for sustainable development.
According to the Commissioner, the event, with the theme “From Click To Progress-Youth Digital Pathways for Sustainable Development”, which was set aside globally, to enable a review and realignment of policies and initiatives on Youth engagement and development.
He said there was no doubt that the theme, underscores the place of digital skills in youth development, adding that across the world and including Nigeria, there is a transition to digital technology which can be used as a viable tool for social and economic transformation of societies.

Trakiriowei said exploring the any opportunities would help them overcome the challenges that they are confronted with.
He noted that youths constitute over 35 per cent of the nation’s population and that the year’s event put in cognizant the excruciating challenges of unemployment, illiteracy, lack of opportunities and a soaring inflation that is constricting the development of youths.
He however assured them of the Ministry’s efforts in the digital field to boost their engagement activities.


He also revealed that the Ministry was charged with the huge responsibility for youth development, relevant engagement, empowerment policies in the state, adding that initiatives and interventions were in the offing to create the necessary policy frame work and enabling social environment for youths in the state to excel in diverse skills.
While appreciating the governor, Rt. Hon. Sheriff Oborevwori, for his unwavering commitment and support for our various Youth development initiatives, which are structured in line with the M.O.R.E Agenda of the State Administration that focuses on the socio-economic development of the State, he said the event was aimed at promoting youth enterprise development and enable poverty reduction in our communities.
The Commissioner, reaffirmed the Ministry’s commitment towards effectively tackling the challenges affecting youth development in the State, by ensuring the introduction and implementation of relevant youth development initiatives.


The governor, who was represented by the Commissioner for Girl Child and Humanitarian Affairs, Hon Orode Uduaghan while celebrating their contributions to the development of the state and nation, said their role in nation building has long been adjudged as a critical factor for peaceful coexistence and socio-economic development.
Frowning at the challenges the current generation of youths were faced with from involvement in drug abuse, online criminal tendencies or Cybercrimes, illegal collection of property development levies, amongst other social vices, he said it has affected their capacities to contribute their quota to societal development.


He said, “it has led to social dislocation and posed a clear and present danger to the future of our State and nation”.
While acknowledging the biting inflation in the nation’s economy, he commended those youths who have been able to weather the social storm by giving preference to legitimate means of livelihood.
The Governor urged them to remain patriotic and focused on pathways for meaningful social engagement.


“Taking to crimes is not and can never be a solution to current challenges. I urge you to concentrate on positive ventures capable of catapulting you to greater and more sustainable prosperous future”, he said.
Oborevwori said “This administration has put in place, relevant structures to drive the process of youth engagement and empowerment through a multi-sectoral approach. Recently, some of our youth-oriented programmes have resulted to the empowerment of thousands of youths in the State through grants to small business owners and farmers”
The governor enjoined them to remain patriotic and committed to exemplary conduct by shunning all forms of crimes and social vices, which include but not limited to drug abuse, cybercrimes, cultism, examination malpractices, kidnapping for ransom, amongst others.


He said other youth-focused programmes will soon to be rolled out through the Ministry of Youth Development, amongst other MDAS, It was gratifying to note that the programmes correspond to the M.O.R.E agenda of his administration, which emphasizes socio-economic development and the Strategic Development Goals (SDGs), and places premium on youth involvement in the development matrix.
The Governor called on parents and guardians to take advantage of career benefits in the immense career prospects that are inherent in the Military, which he said have remained untapped by the youths.
Highlights of the annual event were symposium, fashion parade and the unveiling of the MYD Core Values.

Delta Economic Remodelling: Oborevwori Creating Wealth For Youths, Women – Dr Oghenesivbe

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…Commends State Police Command’s Crackdown On Fraudsters

An appeal has gone to youths in Delta State, to take advantage of the numerous vocational training, skills acquisition and agricultural programmes initiated by the state governor, Rt Hon Sheriff Oborevwori, in the ongoing implementation of his MORE agenda.

Director General of Delta State Orientation and Communications Bureau, Dr Fred Latimore Oghenesivbe, made the appeal on Friday in Asaba, while reacting to the arrest and parade of over 123 fraudsters by the Ekpan division of the State Police Command, over alleged criminal activities at a location christened Hustlers Kingdom, HK.

He commended the Commissioner of Police and Officers of the State Police Command, for their doggedness and commitment to effective policing in the state, adding that the crime fighting strategies adopted by the command is achieving desired goals of a Crime Free Delta.

The Bureau DG, disclosed emphatically that the good governance strides of governor Oborevwori is already creating wealth for women and youths in the state, as can be seen from the recent empowerment of 6,020 farmers, including youths and women across the three senatorial districts under the D-CARES partnership programme.

He passionately appealed to youths in the state to shun fraudulent activities, and other social vices, such as advance fee fraud,v otherwise known as yahoo yahoo, kidnapping, prostitution, while urging them to take advantage of the numerous youths empowerment and skills acquisition programmes through the State Bureau for Job and Wealth Creation.

“Gov Oborevwori is daily working round the clock, creating jobs and wealth for the people, especially youths and women under his socioeconomic remodelling strategies as captured in the MORE agenda.

“In Delta, we have good stories to tell. Huge infrastructure development and upgrade of medical facilities are ongoing. Advance Fee Fraud, otherwise known as Yahoo Yahoo is alien to us, but suddenly reared its ugly head in some.part of the state.

“Governor Oborevwori is fighting crime via good governance. We are appealing to our youths to take advantage of the various skills acquisition and agricultural programmes. Government target is to raise thousands of young entrepreneurs in the state.

“The governor was pained to learn that some 123 youths from different parts of the country were arrested recently and paraded at Ekpan Police Station over alleged advance fee fraud (yahoo yahoo) activities. This is very sad, and not in our character in Delta State.

“Illegal Hustling kingdom, HK, is not permitted in any part of Delta State. The police is on top of the matter, and more of such criminal hideouts shall be sorted out.

“Hard and illicit drugs have been substantially linked to crime and social vices globally. The governor has approved Drug Free Delta, DFD, campaign through the State Orientation and Communications Bureau. This initiative will help to reduce rate of criminal activities and attitudinal change.

“I commend the Commissioner of Police and Officers of the state Police Command for their patriotism, commitment, intelligence gathering and proactive steps taken so far to fight crime in the state.

“Delta is not, and will never be home to criminal elements and hardened hustlers. Those in the illegal business of yahoo, kidnapping and prostitution should have a change of heart, and embrace government efforts in wealth and job creation. Afterall, there is dignity in genuine labour.

“Governor Oborevwori want our youths to fulfil individual colourful destiny. They must of a necessity associate with people and peers of high moral discipline,” Oghenesivbe said.

Flooding: State Bureau Advises Deltans To Brace Up As Rainfall Worsen

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…Says gov’t ‘ll provide medicare, camps, palliative for affected communities

As heavy rainfall is expected to worsen in Delta State, coupled with the release of water from Lagdo Dam in Cameroon, the State Orientation and Communications Bureau, has appealed to residents to brace up for challenges associated with flooding.

Director General of the Bureau, Dr Fred Latimore Oghenesivbe while speaking as guest of Voice of Delta FM and Trend FM public affairs programs in Asaba on Wednesday, disclosed that the National Flood Warning Systems Centre, NFWSC, under the Federal Ministry of Environment, had predicted heavy rainfall in 15 States, including Delta, from 24th to 28th September, that may result to serious flooding.

He stressed the need for residents in Abraka, Agbor, Asaba, Umuakwata, Aboh, Ozoro, Oleh, Otu-Jeremi and coastline communities, as well as persons living in floodplain areas to immediately relocate temporarily to upper land, taking with them valuable properties, children, people with disabilities and the elderly family members.

Dr Oghenesivbe, who is also a member of the State Flood Disaster Management Committee, Chaired by the Secretary to the State Government, Dr Kingsley Emu, is putting finishing touches to IDP camps in flashpoint communities, especially Ozoro, Otu-Jeremi, Patani, Kwale and Asaba, adding that the state government will provide Medicare through the Ministry of Health, generate light, provide toilets and other facilities at these IDP camps, as directed by the peoples governor, Rt Hon Sheriff Oborevwori.

The Bureau Director General assured that the State Emergency Management Agency, SEMA, in collaboration with the National Emergency Management Agency, NEMA, shall partner the State Flood Disaster Management Committee to assist displaced persons in some coastline communities, coupled with NEMA’s promise to provide free helicopter airlifting of persons in remote areas who may not be able to freely move from difficult terrains to upper land.

“Heavy rainfall has been predicted by relevant government agencies, coupled with release of water from Lagdo Dam by Cameroon authorities.

“It is important that residents in flashpoints and coastline communities are to immediately braise up for the challenges ahead, by relocating to upper land and IDP camps provided by the State government. Specific location of IDP camps will be announced very soon via the mass media.

“Governor Sheriff Oborevwori has ordered the committee and relevant ministries, department and agencies to also provide essential services to all displaced persons in IDP camps, especially in the area of medicare, security, light, toilets, food, while less affected communities shall receive Palliatives to cushion the effects of flooding.

“We urge those likely to be affected by the foreseeable flooding to immediately relocate to upper land, take with them valuable household items and all perishable items.

“It is time to be our brother’s keeper. Government alone cannot do everything. Companies should step up their Corporate Social Responsibility programmes by assisting the state government, care givers and partners to care for displaced persons.

“Governor Sheriff Oborevwori cares, and we as citizens must rise to the occasion by giving a helping hand to our neighbours,” Oghenesivbe said.

Oborevwori determined to develop all parts of Delta – Aniagwu

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Delta State Commissioner for Works (Rural and Riverine Roads), Mr Charles Aniagwu, Thursday, said Governor Sheriff Oborevwori was determined to develop all parts of the state in line with his administration’s M.O.R.E Agenda.

Aniagwu disclosed this at Issele-Azagba, Aniocha North Local Government Area of the state, during handover of the 2.7km Issele-Azagba-Otulu road to the contractor.

He said the Governor was desirous to connect every local government across the state with quality roads and urged the contractor to brace up with work and deliver on schedule.

“You will recall that few weeks ago Exco approved a number of roads across the three Senatorial districts. After the approval we proceeded to the process of awards and we got a number of contractors who bidded after the projects were advertised.

“This particular project which links Issele-Azagba-Otulu and to Ubulu-Okiti was among the projects that was approved in the course of that Exco.

“It’s been awarded and we are here to examine the level of mobilisation and to formally hand over these projects to the different contractors.

“This particular project is comprising 2.7km and over 3km side drain has been awarded to a contractor we considered capable and it will link up Aniocha North to Aniocha South in Delta North Senatorial District.

“The award of this project is a further demonstration of his meaningful development and opportunities for all planks in his MORE Agenda which is an indication that Governor Oborevwori is indeed a Governor for all Deltans.

“Once this road is completed, the people of Issele-Azagba may not go through the expressway again to get to their local government headquarters at Issele-Uku.

“I have extracted commitment from the contractor and from their work schedule, I am convinced that in no distant time this project would be delivered. I am happy with the speed with which they have mobilised.”

The Works Commissioner said the Oborevwori administration was mobilising contractors to ensure they work with the necessary speed to avoid price fluctuations in the economy.

He said the contractor was mobilised 30 percent of the contract sum, adding that they were expected to deliver the project within 12 months.

“I can assure you that the Governor’s desire in ensuring that our communities are developed is something he is taking very seriously and that is why he has approved mobilisation for a number of these contractors.

“We are doing this because we don’t want a situation were a job is given to anybody and he tells us that he has been very busy scouting for funds hence he has not been able to kick-start the process.

“Even though we know that a lot of the contractors have the resources to mobilise to site, we have to mobilise them so that we don’t move at their own pace because we want them to move at our own pace.

“What we desire first is quality job to be delivered, and secondly to meet up with the speed because we don’t want were a contractor takes a job and then he goes to the market to buy a mattress and begin to sleep on the project.

“We want them to be progressing steadily so that at the end of the day we don’t have to suffer on account of fluctuations in the economy.

“The Governor has directed that we must continue to provide quality supervision on these projects. There are a number of projects we have awarded running into several billions and I can assure you that in less than two weeks from now, a number of other projects would be awarded.

“Governor Oborevwori’s desire is to make sure that every local government whether they are in the North, Central or Southern Senatorial district is touched so that by the time we are coming back to our people in even before 2026-2027, the people themselves would appreciate what we have done.”

Aniagwu who was in company of the Chief Press Secretary to the Governor, Sir Festus Ahon and Functioning Permanent Secretary in the Ministry, Engr Solomon Aghagba also inspected the construction of Ichie James Obodoechi Avenue and Chikozie Okafor Road, in Asaba, Oshimili South Local Government Area.

He told the contractor to ensure that the drains on both side of the road were properly aligned to hit the discharge point, saying the project on completion will boost businesses on the corridor.

Benin-Asaba Highway: Oborevwori Tasks Contractor On Speedy Rehabilitation of Failed Portions

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Delta State Governor, Rt. Hon. Sheriff Oborevwori, has urged the contractor engaged by the Federal Government to rehabilitate failed portions of the Benin-Asaba highway to speed up work.

Oborevwori who spoke through the State Commissioner for Works (Rural and Riverine Roads), Mr Charles Aniagwu, said the plea became necessary following untold hardship the failure of sections of the highway had inflicted on motorists plying the route.

The Commissioner, who stated this while addressing journalists at Ezenei junction in Asaba, the state capital, on Thursday, said the failed portions on the highway had been a source of concern to the Governor.

According to him, the failed portions on the Benin-Asaba highway, particularly the Ezenei Junction had become a source of great concern to the state government.

According to Aniagwu, “Governor Oborevwori has been very much disturbed about it and you may also recall that before now he had asked me to come and see what we can do with a view to making it motorable for our people.

“When we came, we discovered that the job was already under contract by the Federal Government and we discussed then with the contractor and along the line we couldn’t proceed.

“We have continued to mount pressure on the contractor because it is not easy to come and take over something that has already been contracted to somebody else, more so when the project belongs to the Federal Government which has already awarded the contract.

“But Governor Oborevwori had continued to mount pressure on us to get the Federal Government Contractor to proceed to site and we can announce to you that we have been able to talk to the Federal Government Contractor to leave other areas to come down here.

“He should have been here earlier than now but we discovered that the materials he needed to effect the repairs were stuck along Auchi axis on account of bad roads,hence the trucks ferrying them could not proceed.

“We pleaded with him to take steps to source materials from other areas and, good enough, he was able to get other materials from Benin, while he is still awaiting the other materials from Auchi.

“He has also explained that equipment would be deployed once he has enough materials to commence the job.”

Aniagwu appealed to motorists plying the road to be patient while efforts were being made to fix the deplorable sections of it.

His words, “We appeal to our people to bear with us; we couldn’t have jumped into this particular road when there is already a contractor who is ready to work but having challenges because of the materials stuck elsewhere.

“We will continue to impress it on the contractor to apply more speed. Good enough you saw the amount of trucks bringing in materials with many others still on the way.

“We hope that by the time this portion of the road is completed, our people will be able to have easy access to the Eastern flank because this is the major road to the East.

“Secondly it will also safeguard our internal roads because the ones diverting from this corridor to our internal roads will also be checked.

“Once this place is fixed, it will bring back the beauty of this area and we do hope that the contractor engaged by the Federal Government will be able to quickly complete this road to save our people from the agony they are passing through navigating this portion of the road.

“You can see the long stretch of trucks stuck on this particular corridor and that tells you the kind of traffic counts that you have on this axis.”

Media Aide To Delta Commissioner For Secondary Education, Bruno To Bury Father Sept 27

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The family of late Mr. Francis Iweluegim Amamosa of Okpe-Abavo, Ika South Local Government Area of Delta State, has announced arrangements for his burial rites.

The invitation card made available to The Story, by the son, Mr. Jude Bruno, the Media Assistant to the Commissioner for Secondary Education, said the funeral arrangements will begin on September 27, 2024.

The invite disclosed that the body of late Francis Amamosa, would leave Mother and Child Hospital mortuary, Owa-Alero, in Ika north east on Friday September for his home town for interment

It further revealed that on Saturday September 28, 2024, at 1:00pm, there would be entertainment of guests at Azuowa Primary School, Okpe-Abavo.

While on Sunday September 29, 2024, by 8:30am, there would be thanksgiving service at Worshippers of God Int’l ministries, Okpe-Abavo.

Guwor Lauds Journalists Contribution Towards Nation Building

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Speaker, Delta State House of Assembly, Rt Hon. Emomotimi Guwor, has commended the efforts of Journalists in the state towards nation building.

Guwor made the commendation while playing host to members of the Indigenous Correspondent Chapel at his office.

He said as member of the fourth estate of the realm, they have massively contributed to the growth and development of the nation through their reportage.

While assuring them of synergy, the speaker said the journalists have added colour to their activities in the House.

He admonished them to be objective in their reportage and always seek for information that will help them in their reports.

He assured the journalists of the legislative backing of the House of Assembly in ensuring that the Ministry of Riverine Infrastructure Development stands the test of time.

Speaking of the implementation of the anti grazing bills, he said the deputy speaker and his committee were working to ensure that it is implemented.

On the appeal for intervention of the legislatures towards transforming Coker interchange, the Speaker said they will work with the Executive in ensuring that the environment is given a face lift.

Earlier, the Chairman of the Chapel, Comrade Kenneth Orusi appealed for a legislation to ensure that the newly created ministry in the state comes to stay.

Orusi also requested that the legislature help implement bills and make laws that will impact on the lives of Deltans.

Delta State Youth Commissioner Warns Against Illicit Abuse of Drugs

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…As Permanent Secretary Frowns At Illegal Migration

By Toju Apoh/ By Faith Okafor

Delta State Commissioner for Youth Development, Barr Trakiriowei Harry ThankGod has advised youths in the state to avoid the illicit use of drugs.

Barr Trakiriowei gave the advice during a road walk against youth involvement in crime and social vice organized by the State Ministry of Youth in partnership with the fitness community in the state.

He said its use was of no value to the youths, as it only helps in destroying the lives of the users. He urged them to stay away from social vices, as they were capable of tarnishing the image of the state.

The Commissioner admonished them to key into beneficial activities that will add value to their lives.

He revealed that the state governor, Rt Hon. Sheriff Oborevwori had provided opportunities that would better their lives, hence the need for them to support the MORE agenda of the state governor.

Speaking at the event, the Permanent Secretary of the Ministry, Dr. Ngozi Mogbolu frowned at the illegal efforts made by youths to migrate to foreign countries.

Mogbolu advised them to desist from such acts and follow the due process of traveling abroad so as to avoid risking their lives.

She charged the youths to embrace positive things as there was more to gain in living right.

The Permanent Secretary said the Ministry was ready to strengthen the values of resilient youths who have a vision of contributing to the growth of the state.

Highlights of the event were talks on drug abuse, Internet fraud, illegal bunkering, all forms of violence, and networking, as it also featured a long walk in the state capital, Asaba.

Jubilation in Delta Host Communities As Court Set To Decides Fate Of NDDC’s Chairman, Ebie October 31

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*Niger Delta Activist, Mulade Sheriff insists Chairman must come from highest oil producing areas in the state*

Warri: Oil and Gas producing communities of Delta State are Jubilating as Justice Joyce Abdulmalik of the Federal High Court, Abuja, fixed October 31, to deliver ruling as well as judgement in a suit seeking the sack of the Chairman of the Board of the Niger Delta Development Commission (NDDC), Mr Chiedu Ebie, over alleged wrongful appointment.

Justice Abdulmalik fixed the date for both ruling and judgement on Tuesday, shortly after parties in the suit adopted their written addresses as their arguments for and against the originating summons.

Recall that some Niger Delta communities had sued President Bola Tinubu, for allegedly violating the NDDC’s Act by appointing Ebie as NDDC.

The plaintiffs from Bayelsa and Delta States communities had told the court that Ebie was not qualified to occupy the seat of Board Chairman haven not come from, “the oil producing area with the highest quantum of oil production”.

Those who filed the suit include; Chief Goodnews Gereghewei, Chief Eddy Brayei and Mr Jonah Engineyouwei, who sued on behalf of themselves and Bisangbene, Agge and Amatu1 communities in Ekeremor Local Government Area of Bayelsa State.

President Tinubu, Senate President, Attorney-General of the Federation, NDDC and Ebie are 1st to 5th respondents respectively.

Meanwhile, Jerry Mulade-Aroh representing Gbaramatu Kingdom, Mr Mathew Itsekure, representing Itsekiri Oil and Gas producing communities and Hon Friday Ugedi, representing Egbema Kingdom all in Delta also sought to be joined as plaintiffs in the suit, demanding that is the turn of Itsekiri or Ijaw to produce the chairman as the highest quantum producers.

At Tuesday’s proceedings, plaintiffs through their lawyer Mr Egberipou Sotonye Barakemi, urged the court to dismiss the preliminary objection filed by President Tinubu and the AGF, adding that the court should dismiss the entire case of all the respondents for lacking in merit.

Mrs Maimuna Lami Ashiru, representing President Tinubu and the AGF, Umaru Jibril, representing the National Assembly and Emmanuel Akumaye, representing NDDC and Ebie, in their respective reply urged the court to dismiss the suit for want of jurisdiction.

After listening to all parties, Justice Abdulmalik announced that ruling in the preliminary objection to the suit as well as her judgement in the main suit would be delivered on October 31, this year.

In the suit marked: FHC/ABJ/CS/28/2024, and filed January 11, 2024, the plaintiffs claimed that both President Tinubu and the National Assembly contravened the NDDC Act by screening and appointing Ebie Chiedu as NDDC Board Chairman.

Niger Delta activist Comrade Mulade Sheriff insists that although Ebie is from an oil producing State but, was however not qualified for appointment as board chairman because he was not from the highest oil producing area in Delta State.

Mulade argued that Ebie’s appointment “was done horribly in error for political reasons and is against the clear provisions of the NDDC law. Therefore, called on President, Bola Ahmed Tinubu GCFR to immediate replacement him with someone with the requisite capacity and competence from core host communities in Delta State to give sense of belonging for participatory inclusiveness.

The Niger Delta-born renowned environmental rights activist has again urged the National Assembly lawmakers to adhere strictly to the provisions of the law irrespective of political affiliation for the interest of Nigerians, especially host communities because we cannot continued to play politics with our daily bastardized environment and future.

“That the screening and confirmation of the 5th defendant by the Nigerian Senate was also done in error and was against the clear provisions of the law.

“That as a result of the facts above and in particular the facts in paragraphs 2 – 11, the appointment of the 5th defendant is null, void and of no effect”.

The plaintiffs through their lawyer, B. B. Abalaba, had asked the court to determine whether Ebie who is from a community with minimal oil production is qualifed to be the chairman of the 4th defendant (Niger Delta Development Commission)?

Other issues raised for determination are: Whether the appointment of the 5th defendant by the 1st defendant as the chairman of the 4th defendant is not in contravention of the NDDC Act?

“Whether the appointment of the 5th defendant by the 1st defendant as the chairman of the 4th defendant is not Illegal null and void?

They therefore prayed the court for an order “setting aside the appointment of the 5th defendant as the chairman of the 4th defendant by the 1s defendant.

“An order of injunction restraining the 5th defendant from assuming office or in any way acting as the chairman of the 4th defendant.

“An order of injunction restraining the 4th defendant from recognizing the 5th defendant as its chairman or allowing him access into its premises for the purpose of beginning or continuing work as its chairman.

“An order of injunction restraining the 5th defendant from holding himself out as the chairman of the 4th defendant”.

FOOD SECURITY: Oborevwori Empowers 6,020 Delta Farmers

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…Releases N1bn AUDA- NEPAD Counterpart Fund

Delta State Governor, Rt. Hon. Sheriff Oborevwori, Tuesday, provided agricultural inputs to 6,020 farmers to boost agricultural production and food security in the state.
Speaking during the flag-off of the disbursement of agricultural inputs to beneficiaries under the Result Area 2 – FADAMA (Food Security) of the Delta Community Action for Resilience and Economic Stimulus, D-CARES, at the Events Centre, Asaba, Oborevwori announced the release of N1billion counterpart funding for the Africa Union Development Agency, New Partnership for African Development (AUDA NEPAD), to empower 2,000 farmers for food production, livestock and aquaculture.
He said the state government took the steps to boost agricultural production and ensure sustainable food security in the state and the country at large.
He urged the beneficiaries to make use of the opportunity by utilizing the inputs efficiently so as to improve their productivity and harvest and contribute to the growth of the agricultural sector in the state.
Oborevwori said, “Today’s disbursement is part of that broader initiative, with particular focus on providing over 6,000 of our hardworking farmers with the essential inputs needed to boost agricultural productivity and strengthen food security across the state.
“To meet the Sustainable Agricultural Sector Reforms component of Realistic Reforms of the M.O.R.E Agenda, we are committed to ensuring that the goals of this programme are achieved.
“Our farmers must receive the necessary support to continue their vital contributions to our economy.
“Agriculture remains a key pillar of our development strategy, and, through this disbursement, we aim to enhance food production, increase household incomes, and ultimately improve the livelihood of thousands of Deltans.
“Let me also note here that, in collaboration with the Africa Union Development Agency, New Partnership for African Development (AUDA NEPAD) to further strengthen M.O.R.E smallholder farmers in Delta State, N1Billion has been approved as counterpart fund to empower 2,000 farmers for food production, livestock and aquaculture.”
While commending the Delta CARES team and all stakeholders for their dedication in making the programme a success, Governor Oborevwori said: “Together, we are building a more resilient Delta, one that is prepared to overcome challenges and seize opportunities”.
The Commissioner for Economic Planning and Chairman State CARES Steering Committee, Mr. Sonny Ekedayen in his remarks, said 6,020 farmers were being empowered under the Result Area 2, which is the food security component of the Delta Cares Programme.
He said the agricultural sector remained an important pillar of the state’s economy, hence the state government was empowering 6,020 farmers to increase productivity in food production under poultry; fish farming, cassava cultivation, maize crop, pepper production and vegetable farming.
He urged Deltans to embrace urban farming in wherever space they could find to enhance productivity and, thus, combat the huge rise in food prices.
Some of the beneficiaries; Friday Imonikebe, Paul Ejuone and Ifeoma Akinjare, appreciated Governor Oborevwori for the empowerment and lauded him for the many road infrastructural development projects across the state, including the construction of Emevor-Orogun Road phases 1 and 2.

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