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 huility, visionary leadership, and transformative strides in Delta State.
The award was presented on Thursday at the PGF Quarterly Strategy Meeting of Secretaries to the Governments (SGSs) 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 of APC controlled states and high-level state officials to chart strategies for deepening administrative collaboration and governance reforms across the country.
Presenting the award to Governor Sheriff Oborevwori, who was represented by his Deputy, Sir Monday Onyeme, Mr. Folorunsho Aluko, Director-General of the PGF, described Governor Oborevwori as “a beacon of humility, progress and excellence in governance.”
He praised the Delta State governor 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 standard of progress and purpose in public office.
“Beyond the projects that dot Delta’s landscape, what stands out is your humility of heart, accessibility, and genuine passion for the people.”
The PGF DG noted that the Asaba meeting symbolized “the renewed energy of cooperative federalism,” emphasizing that the SGSs of APC states were not merely administrators but “architects of coherence and custodians of purpose” in implementing the Renewed Hope Agenda.
Aluko further stated that the PGF’s tribute to Governor Oborevwori was not only a recognition of personal excellence, but also a call to collective progress, emphasizing that “history rarely rewards those who merely occupy offices; it celebrates those who build systems that outlive them.”
In his remarks, Governor Oborevwori, represented by his Deputy, Sir Monday Onyeme, expressed deep appreciation to the PGF SGSs for the honour, describing it as a motivation to continue delivering good governance to the people of Delta State.
He said: “We are delighted to host this important convergence that drives the engine of governance and strengthens service delivery. Our MORE Agenda—Meaningful Development, Opportunities for All, Realistic Reforms, and Enhanced Peace and Security, is in full alignment with the Renewed Hope Agenda of the Federal Government”.
He highlighted several milestones under the MORE Agenda, including the reconstruction of the Warri–Sapele–Benin Dual Carriageway, ongoing flyover projects at Otovwodo Junction in Ughelli and Uromi Junction in Agbor, among others, all designed to accelerate infrastructure and economic growth.
Host Secretary and Secretary to the Delta State Government, Dr. Kingsley Emu, in his welcome address, said the State’s participation in the PGF family had deepened intergovernmental collaboration and broadened learning opportunities among state leaders.
“Our MORE Agenda aligns seamlessly with the Renewed Hope Agenda, and this partnership continues to yield transformative outcomes,” Emu said.
The Chairperson of the Forum and Secretary to the Kogi State Government, Dr. Folashade Ayoade, also commended the Delta State Government for its hospitality and organizational support in hosting the forum, describing the Asaba edition as one of the most productive sessions yet.
The Asaba meeting underscored a shared resolve among APC-governed states to build stronger subnational systems, digitize governance processes, and institutionalize performance-based management frameworks.
