SSA on Security, Akiefa congratulates Oborevwori on Governor of the Year Award
By Ezekiel Kagbala
The Senior Special Assistant to Delta State Governor on Security Matters Chief (Comrade) Frank Akiefa, has congratulated his boss and leader, Rt. Hon. Sheriff Oborevwori on his recognition as Governor of the Year 2025 by THISDAY/Arise TV.
Akiefa, in a statement made available to newsmen on Tuesday in Asaba, described the award as a testament to the governor’s good leadership, which has transformed the State with high-quality infrastructural development.
According to Akiefa, Oborevwori was honored for his fiscal discipline and infrastructural development of the state, "Delta State is experiencing the fulfillment of the Governor's electioneering promises with the harvest of projects.
The governor is achieving beyond expectations due to his prudent management of resources. The governor is executing giant projects, the first of its kind since the creation of Delta State, without borrowing any money".
It could be recalled that the Founder of THISDAY and ARISE Media Group, Prince Nduka Obaigbena, acknowledged that the "Governor Sheriff's 18 months in power has not borrowed any cent from any bank, and he keeps building infrastructure across the state".
While the governor's aide, Frank Akiefa expressed Joy over the award for his boss, he noted that many who felt that the governor would not keep to his electioneering promises are now confirming the reality and practicality of the M.O.R.E agenda with the ongoing construction work on flyover bridges, at PTI Junction, DSC Roundabout and Enerhen Junction, being executed by Julius Berger, ongoing completion of the Ughelli-Asaba dual carriageway, The Emevor-Orogun road phase 1 was also completed and inaugurated in 2024, while a contract for the Phase 2 has also been awarded.
The completed Okpanam-Ibusa bypass and several other roads within the capital territory were completed and inaugurated within the year, Ughelli Ring Road project, Isheagu-Ewulu Road, Obi-Ibabu Road, Beneku Bridge, ongoing construction of Trans-Warri Roads, Orere bridge, Upper and Lower Erejuwa as well as other connecting roads within Warri, Effurun, Okpe and Sapele areas. Riverine communities in Warri South-West and Burutu Local Government Areas.
According to Frank Akiefa, "Governor Sheriff Oborevwori is worthy of the award, his patriotic dedication to the well-being of all residents of the state has not gone unnoticed. I want to appeal to all Deltans to support the governor in his moves to enhance the socio-economic development of the State.
