Delta State Governor, Rt. Hon. Sheriff Oborevwori, has been honoured with the Outstanding Leadership Award for Excellence in Governance by the Progressives Governors’ Forum (PGF) in recognition of his humility, visionary leadership, and transformative achievements in Delta State.
The award was presented on Thursday during the PGF Quarterly Strategy Meeting of Secretaries to the Governments (SSGs) of APC-governed states, held at the Unity Hall, Government House, Asaba.
The meeting, themed “Strengthening Subnational Governance Synergy for Effective Policy Coordination in APC-Governed States,” brought together SSGs and senior officials from APC-controlled states to deliberate on strategies for improving governance coordination and policy alignment across the federation.
Presenting the award to Governor Oborevwori, who was represented by his Deputy, Sir Monday Onyeme, the Director-General of the PGF, Mr. Folorunsho Aluko, described the Governor as “a beacon of humility, progress, and excellence in governance.”
He commended Oborevwori for redefining public service through accessibility, empathy, and disciplined leadership.
Aluko said: “Your administration’s commitment to infrastructural renewal, youth inclusion, and transparent governance has set a new benchmark of purpose and progress in public office.
“Beyond the projects that dot Delta’s landscape, what truly stands out is your humility, accessibility, and genuine passion for the people.”
He noted that the Asaba meeting reflected “a renewed spirit of cooperative federalism,” adding that SSGs from APC states are not just administrators but “architects of coherence and custodians of purpose” in implementing the Renewed Hope Agenda.
According to him, the PGF’s recognition of Governor Oborevwori was not only an acknowledgement of personal excellence but also a call to collective progress.
“History rarely rewards those who merely occupy offices,” he said. “It celebrates those who build systems that endure.”
Responding, Governor Oborevwori, represented by his Deputy, Sir Monday Onyeme, expressed deep appreciation to the PGF for the honour, describing it as a motivation to sustain good governance and inclusive development in Delta State.
He said: “We are pleased to host this important forum that strengthens the machinery of governance and enhances service delivery.
“Our MORE Agenda, Meaningful Development, Opportunities for All, Realistic Reforms, and Enhanced Peace and Security, aligns perfectly with the Renewed Hope Agenda of the Federal Government.”
The Governor highlighted several key projects under the MORE Agenda, including the reconstruction of the Warri–Sapele–Benin Dual Carriageway and the ongoing flyover projects at Otovwodo Junction in Ughelli and Uromi Junction in Agbor, designed to accelerate infrastructure renewal and economic growth.
In his welcome address, the Secretary to the Delta State Government, Dr. Kingsley Emu, said Delta’s participation in the PGF network had deepened intergovernmental collaboration and enhanced peer learning among state leaders.
“Our MORE Agenda aligns seamlessly with the Renewed Hope Agenda, and this partnership continues to deliver transformative outcomes,” Emu stated.
The Chairperson of the Forum and Secretary to the Kogi State Government, Dr. Folashade Ayoade, commended the Delta State Government for its warm hospitality and efficient coordination, describing the Asaba meeting as one of the most productive sessions of the PGF to date.
The meeting reaffirmed the collective resolve of APC-governed states to strengthen subnational governance, digitize administrative processes, and institutionalize performance-driven management systems across the country.
