9JA STREET STORIES

The State Director of Protocol Delta State, Chief Sunday Onoriode, has extended warm Christmas greetings to all Deltans, wishing them a joyful and peaceful holiday season.  In his Christmas message, he noted the importance of love, unity, and togetherness during this festive period and beyond. Chief Sunday Onoriode expressed gratitude to the people of Delta State for their continued support of the administration of the state Governor, H.E. RT. Hon. Sheriff F.O. Oborevwori.  He acknowledged the resilience of Deltans, which according to him play a significant role in the advancement of the state. The State Director of Protocol called on Deltans to reflect on the values of compassion, generosity, and the spirit of giving, especially to those in need, and to spend quality time with their loved ones and families. While praying for peace and harmony across Delta, Chief Onoriode encouraged responsible celebration, reminding everyone to adhere to safety guidelines.  ...

Earlier Tuesday, Hon. Erhiatake Ibori-Suenu, the member representing Ethiope Federal Constituency, publicly announced her defection from the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) to the All Progressives Congress (APC) before a group of people in Oghara, Ethiope West LGA of Delta State. What she thought could have been a significant political move for her has already lost its luster. Her defection, which she hoped would generate attention, didn’t get any significant attention.  As a matter of fact, the supposed leader of the Delta APC, holding the highest political position from the state wasn’t even on ground to receive her alongside other notable leaders of the party which signifies that her defection was not even a welcome one on the other side. In her earlier statement dripping with half-hearted emotion, she claimed her resignation was “foisted on me by my complete exclusion by the state chapter of the party”. Yet, this is the same PDP that handed her a ticket to the Nation...

The State Director of Protocol, Delta State, Chief Sunday Onoriode, has congratulated the newly inaugurated chairman and members of the Delta State Sports Commission. On Wednesday, at Unity Hall, Government House, the Governor of Delta State, His Excellency Rt. Hon. Sheriff Oborevwori, inaugurated Mr. Joshua Onoriode Oborevwori as chairman of the state sports commission.  Other members of the commission include Mr. Okeremute Samuel Sodje, Henrietta Iheakonyen, and Oghale Ofremu. In his congratulatory message, Chief Sunday Onoriode expressed full confidence in the chairman's ability to transform the state's sports sector.  He noted that the inclusion of a former Super Eagles legend, Mr. Okeremute Samuel Sodje, in the team demonstrates the Governor's commitment to ensuring optimal performance, fostering sports development, and promoting talented athletes across the state. Chief Sunday Onoriode also commended Governor Oborevwori for his commitment to ap...

It is unfortunate that some individuals are using the recent visit by the leadership of the Urhobo Progress Union (UPU) to former Governor Ifeanyi Okowa as an opportunity to insult both the UPU leadership and the Urhobo people, as well as the immediate past governor himself.  Some are even attempting to portray Okowa as an “outsider,” undermining his contributions and sacrifices for Urhobo Nation. This conduct is not only disrespectful but also an attempt to sow division among Urhobo people and other tribes. The visit by the UPU leadership to the former governor had been planned and a date fixed, even before Okowa’s invitation by the EFCC. The UPU visit was to officially thank Sen. Okowa for the total support he gave to their son H.E. Governor Sheriff Oborevwori to succeed him as Governor, particularly in ensuring that the zoning arrangement was respected, even in the face of competing interests from other ethnic groups.  It is therefore deeply disappointing to see...

The Delta State Director of Protocol, Chief Sunday Onoriode, has called on Deltans to sustain their support and prayers for the administration of Governor Sheriff Oborevwori.  Making the call, he said the governor's administration is advancing Delta with durable projects aimed at transforming the state and giving it a much-needed facelift. Speaking on Sunday in Oria-Abraka, where he attended a meeting with his support group, the Onos Loyalists in Ward 3, Chief Onoriode commended Governor Oborevwori for turning the state into a construction site. Chief Onoriode expressed his gratitude to the Onos Loyalists for their unwavering support for him, the People's Democratic Party (PDP), and Governor Oborevwori's administration.  He acknowledged the group's dedication and the remarkable growth in its membership across the state, calling it a development worthy of recognition. The State Director of Protocol assured the people that he would continue to serv...