**To Position Delta Firmly on a Path of Sustainable Growth, Hope Others
Delta State Governor, Rt. Hon. Sheriff Oborevwori, has extended warm and heartfelt felicitations to Deltans as they usher in the Year 2026. He expressed profound gratitude to God Almighty for His protection, grace, and sustaining presence over the people and the state throughout the past year as he reassured Deltans of his administration’s commitment to delivering on the More Development agenda.
In a statement by his Chief Press Secretary, Sir Festus Ahon, the Governor described the New Year as a season of renewed hope, fresh beginnings, and collective responsibility.
He urged citizens to draw strength from the lessons of the past and look forward to the future with optimism, courage, and unity of purpose.
The Governor acknowledged the sacrifices, resilience, and patience displayed by Deltans, noting that the modest but impactful gains recorded across key sectors of the state were made possible by the people’s enduring spirit, peaceful disposition, and shared commitment to progress.
Governor Oborevwori assured that the pains, hopes, and aspirations of the people remained at the heart of his administration’s policies, reaffirming that in the New Year, the government would deepen its focus on good governance, infrastructural renewal, job creation, youth empowerment, enhanced security, and inclusive economic growth in line with the MORE Agenda.
He called on all residents to continue to shun violence, embrace peaceful coexistence, and uphold the values of hard work, tolerance, and patriotism, stressing that enduring peace remained the strongest foundation upon which sustainable development, prosperity, and social harmony thrive.
The Governor appealed to political leaders, traditional rulers, religious leaders, and community stakeholders to strengthen collaboration with the government, noting that the task of building a stronger, fairer, and more prosperous Delta State must be pursued as a shared responsibility.
While wishing Deltans a prosperous, peaceful, and fulfilling New Year, Governor Oborevwori expressed renewed faith in the collective destiny of the state, assuring that his administration would remain steadfast in delivering people-oriented policies and projects aimed at improving the quality of life of all Deltans and positioning Delta State firmly on a path of sustainable growth, hope, and shared prosperity.
