Delta State Governor, Rt. Hon. Sheriff Oborevwori, has been honoured by the Ethiope Baptist Conference in recognition of his numerous contributions to human capital development, the advancement of good governance in the State and for the growth and advancement of God’s kingdom.
The award was presented to Governor Oborevwori during the 11th Annual Ethiope Delta Baptist Conference held at Orerokpe, Okpe Local Government Area of Delta State.
Presenting the award to Governor Oborevwori, the President of Ethiope Delta Baptist Conference, Rev. Dr Friday Ejobee, said the Governor was honoured by the Baptist Church for his exemplary leadership and passionate interest in the development of Delta State.
He commended Governor Oborevwori for his passion for the church and assured him of the prayers of the church for a successful administration.
He said Governor Oborevwori was underrated but had surprised naysayers by his outstanding accomplishments in office.
Ejobee said, “we, as a people, at our Executive Committee meeting, while we were looking at those who had affected the church massively in the state and beyond, the name of Governor Oborevwori ranked number one and the Executive Committee unanimously voted and approved that during the 11th annual conference we extend a special invitation to Governor Oborevwori to be honoured by the Baptist people for his exemplary leadership and passionate interest in the development of Delta State.
“We have identified the role you have played, particularly the interest you have for the work of God and I must commend you for approving the sponsorship of 250 pilgrims to the Holy Land.
“I am a Pastor and not a politician but I know that, as of today, we are not aware that any other person is contesting to be Governor in 2027.
“We only know of Elder Sheriff Oborevwori and we are very sure that when the time comes, we will do what we know how to do best.
“The Ethiope Baptist Conference, therefore, presents this award to His Excellency, Governor Sheriff Oborevwori, in appreciation of his numerous contributions to human capital development and the advancement of good governance in Delta State as well as the growth and advancement of God’s kingdom.”
Responding, Governor Oborevwori thanked the Ethiope Delta Baptist Conference for the award and acknowledged the Church’s pivotal role in his emergence and performance thus far as Governor.
Represented by his Senior Policy Adviser, Rt. Hon. Funkekeme Solomon, Governor Oborevwori said that the church had been quite instructmental to the success of his administration.
He noted that, as a man with the fear of God, he was always passionate about the advancement of the church as well as transforming the landscape of the state.
The governor attributed the successes recorded by his administration in the areas of infrastructural development, and other areas, to the fervent prayers of the church, and, thus, solicited for more prayers of the church to enable him do more for Deltans.
He added that his government was poised to restore the lost glory of Warri, bringing education closer to the people, ensuring the massive return of investors to the state, and the creation of jobs, amongst others.
He said, “The fervent prayers of the church have contributed immensely to the success of the Oborevwori administration in the last 19 months.
“Governor Oborevwori is interested in bringing education closer to the people and that is why he has established a campus of the Southern Delta University at Ozoro in Orerokpe. The establishment of these institutions is part of his M.O.R.E Agenda.
“Just last week we had the maiden Exco meeting for 2025 and lots of projects were approved across the three senatorial districts in the state.
“Governor Oborevwori is consistent in policy formulation and implementation and, on his inauguration day, he announced to the glee of the whole world that he will restore the lost glory of Warri and its environs.
“So far, he has pursued that vision unrepentantly by engaging construction giants, Julius Berger to construct flyovers and road expansion works so that Warri can regain its lost glory and for investors to return.
“Oborevwori was properly selected by God to advance Delta and it is my prayer that the church will continue to support his administration beyond 2027 to 2031.
“Do not be tired in praying for Governor Oborevwori who has shown capacity and compassion in the governance of the state,” he added.
In his sermon centered on evangelism, the guest Preacher, Rev. Gideon Oyibo, said evangelism was a key responsibility of all Christians and not for preachers alone.
The cleric remarked that the message was apt, going by the unwillingness of most christians to go for evangelism.
He noted that evangelism was very important to God who is more interested in seeing souls saved for eternal life, rather than being destroyed in hell.
Other eminent personalities, including Dr Caroline Unobunjo, were presented awards to for their contributions and support for the church and humanity.
