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Governor of Delta State — Delta State

Rt. Hon. Sheriff Oborevwori

● Currently in Office
🏛 Delta 🏳️ PDP 📅 May 2023 – Present 🎂 63 years old

📅 Tenure in Office

May 2023 – Present
3 years, 2 months

Rt. Hon. Sheriff Oborevwori has been serving as governor of delta state of Delta State since May 29, 2023, under the PDP Party.

👤 About Rt. Hon. Sheriff Oborevwori

Rt. Hon. (Elder) Sheriff Francis Orohwedor Oborevwori is the 5th civilian Governor of Delta State. A grassroots politician and former Speaker, he is implementing the M.O.R.E Agenda focused on infrastructure, human capital development, and economic growth.

📋 Personal Information

Full nameRt. Hon. Sheriff Oborevwori
Title / RoleGovernor of Delta State
StateDelta State
PartyPDP
Date of birthMarch 19, 1963 (63 years old)
EducationB.Sc Political Science, University of Benin
In office sinceMay 29, 2023
Geopolitical zoneSS

🏆 Key Achievements

Former Speaker of Delta State House of Assembly (multiple terms). Elected Governor 2023.

🏛 Role of the Governor of Delta State

The Governor of Delta State is the chief executive and head of government of the state. Under the Nigerian Constitution, the governor is elected by popular vote for a four-year term, renewable once. The governor heads the state executive council, assents to bills passed by the State House of Assembly, and directs the allocation of the state's budget and resources.

Delta State is part of the SS geopolitical zone, with Asaba as its capital. Rt. Hon. Sheriff Oborevwori currently serves as governor since May 29, 2023.

❓ Frequently Asked Questions

Rt. Hon. Sheriff Oborevwori is the current governor of Delta State, a member of the PDP, in office since May 29, 2023.
The full name is Rt. Hon. Sheriff Oborevwori.
Rt. Hon. Sheriff Oborevwori became governor of Delta State on May 29, 2023.
Rt. Hon. Sheriff Oborevwori is 63 years old, born on March 19, 1963.
Rt. Hon. Sheriff Oborevwori is a member of the PDP.