Delta State Governor, Rt. Hon. Sheriff Oborevwori, has been named the overall Governor of the Year 2025 by New Telegraph Newspapers Limited, in recognition of his infrastructural development strides and transformative leadership in the state.
The award was conferred on Friday, February 13, 2026 at the New Telegraph Awards/Dinner Night 2025 held at the Lagos Oriental Hotel. Governor Oborevwori was represented at the event by his deputy, Sir Monday Onyeme.
Presenting the award, the organisers cited what they described as “astonishing even his most ardent critics” through massive infrastructural projects executed across Delta in less than three years.
In his welcome address, Managing Director/Editor-in-Chief of New Telegraph, Mr Ayodele Aminu, said the 2025 recipients emerged after a rigorous selection process spanning key sectors of the economy. He noted the awards celebrate excellence, accountability, and impactful leadership.
Former Ogun State Governor, Chief Olusegun Osoba, who chaired the ceremony, congratulated the honourees and charged them to view the recognition as a call to greater service.
The organisers highlighted that under Oborevwori’s leadership, Delta has witnessed unprecedented road infrastructure expansion, with over 3,500 kilometres of roads and approximately 2,000 kilometres of drainage projects embarked upon within three years. Several urban and rural communities are undergoing transformation with ongoing construction of roads, bridges, and flyovers aimed at boosting connectivity and economic activities.
Speaking after receiving the award, Deputy Governor Onyeme dedicated the honour to God and the people of Delta, describing it as an endorsement of the administration’s M.O.R.E Agenda.
“This recognition clearly shows that we are on the right track. The infrastructure is visible. In education, human capital development, healthcare delivery, youth and sports development, we are making steady progress. Deltans can see the impact of this government,” Onyeme said.
He assured that the award would spur the administration to intensify development efforts across all sectors.
The event was attended by Speaker of the Delta State House of Assembly, Rt Hon Emomotimi Guwor; Dr Andrew Oru; the Urhobo Social Club, Lagos; commissioners; and other top government officials.
The award adds to the growing list of recognitions for Governor Oborevwori, underscoring his administration’s commitment to infrastructural development, inclusive governance, and sustainable growth.
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