Dafinone Hails Oborevwori Over Double ‘Governor Of The Year’ Awards

Senator Ede Dafinone, representing Delta Central Senatorial District, has congratulated Governor Sheriff Oborevwori of Delta State for clinching double ‘Governor of the Year 2025’ honours from New Telegraph and LEADERSHIP Newspapers.

The Senator described the awards as a fitting recognition of the governor’s impactful governance and the visible transformation of Delta State through the M.O.R.E. Agenda.

The lawmaker noted that the governor has effectively turned Delta State into a “vibrant construction site,” citing the unprecedented strides in infrastructural development. He highlighted the delivery of massive road networks, signature bridges, and urban renewal projects as the primary drivers behind the state’s rapid physical and economic evolution.

Beyond infrastructure, Dafinone praised the governor’s “people-focused” policies, which he said have successfully bridged social gaps and brought the dividends of democracy directly to marketplaces and rural communities. According to the Senator, these accolades serve as a national validation of Oborevwori’s commitment to inclusive growth.

In his congratulatory message, Senator Dafinone reaffirmed the support of the Delta Central electorate, describing the awards as both a reward for past hard work and a mandate to sustain the current momentum. He emphasised that the administration’s “Advancing Delta” vision was laying a concrete foundation for the prosperity of future generations.

“It is with great pride and a sense of shared accomplishment that I, Senator Ede Dafinone, on behalf of the good people of Delta Central Senatorial District, extend my warmest congratulations to our Governor, Rt. Hon. Sheriff Oborevwori, on your emergence as the Governor of the Year 2025. This double recognition by both New Telegraph Newspapers and Leadership Newspapers is a resounding testament to your visionary leadership and the tangible impact of your administration’s M.O.R.E. agenda.

“These prestigious awards are undoubtedly well-deserved, reflecting your unwavering commitment to people-focused policies that touch the lives of all Deltans. Your approach to governance has bridged gaps and fostered a sense of inclusivity, ensuring that the dividends of democracy are not just discussed in hallowed chambers but are felt in the marketplaces, the rural communities, and the homes of our constituents.

“We are particularly proud of the unprecedented strides in infrastructural development that have characterized your tenure. Across the length and breadth of Delta State, the landscape is being transformed; the state has effectively become a vibrant construction site. From massive road networks to signature bridges and urban renewal projects, your “Advancing Delta” vision is being etched in concrete and steel, laying a solid foundation for the economic prosperity of future generations.

“As you celebrate these accolades, please be assured of our continued support and collaboration in the quest to move Delta State to even greater heights. These honours serve as both a reward for your hard work and a mandate to continue the excellent service you have started. Once again, congratulations, Your Excellency, on this remarkable feat,” Senator Dafinone stated.