**As Federal Lawmaker, Ereyitomi, Charges Beneficiaries on Effective Utilisation
By: Celestine UkahÂ
The Delta State Government, under the administration of Governor Sheriff Oborevwori, has distributed over 50 motorised fishing boats equipped with 15-horsepower Yamaha outboard engines and fishing nets to fishermen in Warri North, Warri South, and Warri South-West Local Government Areas.
The items were presented on Monday, September 14, 2026, at Koko, headquarters of Warri North LGA.
Representing Governor Oborevwori at the event, the Speaker of the Delta State House of Assembly, Rt. Hon. Emomotimi Guwor, commended the governor for the initiative aimed at supporting fishermen and improving the economic livelihood of people in the riverine communities.
According to him, the gesture demonstrates the state government’s commitment to improving the basic economic lives of riverine dwellers.
Also speaking, the Member representing Warri Federal Constituency in the House of Representatives and Chairman, House Committee on (Petroleum Resources Development Training Trust Funds), Rt. Hon. Chief Thomas Ereyitomi JP, urged the beneficiaries to cherish the items and deploy them for the purpose for which they were given.
Rt. Hon. Ereyitomi stressed the need for effective utilisation of the boats and accessories, noting that proper use would attract more support from the government.
He commended Governor Oborevwori and the State Executive Council for their kind gesture and urged the beneficiaries to rally their family members, friends, and other associates to support the administration massively ahead of the 2027 general elections.
