The Chairman of the Delta State Oil Producing Areas Development Commission (DESOPADEC), Olorogun John Obukowho Nani, has congratulated Governor Sheriff Oborevwori on his emergence as the recipient of The Sun Newspaper’s 2026 Governor of the Year Award.
Nani described the recognition as a testament to the governor’s commitment to people-centred leadership, infrastructure development and improved service delivery, noting that the honour would further encourage the administration to sustain its development drive across Delta State.
Oborevwori received the prestigious award at the 24th award ceremony of The Sun Publishing Limited, held on Friday at Eko Hotels and Suites, Lagos.
The governor was represented at the ceremony by his deputy, Sir Monday Onyeme.
In his congratulatory message, Nani said the award reflected the positive impact of the Oborevwori administration and the growing recognition of its efforts to advance development and improve the welfare of residents.
He noted that the governor’s recognition by a respected national media organisation was significant, adding that the honour placed greater responsibility on the administration to sustain its achievements and pursue higher standards of governance.
“Governor Oborevwori’s recognition as The Sun Newspaper’s 2026 Governor of the Year is a well-deserved honour. It reflects the value of purposeful leadership, commitment to public service and the determination to deliver meaningful development to the people,” Nani said.
The DESOPADEC chairman further commended the governor for prioritising infrastructure and human capital development, expressing confidence that the recognition would inspire renewed commitment to the administration’s development agenda.
According to him, the award should also serve as encouragement to public office holders to remain focused on delivering measurable results and placing the interests of the people at the centre of governance.
Nani also congratulated the organisers of The Sun Awards for recognising individuals whose contributions have made significant impacts in their respective fields, describing such honours as important platforms for celebrating excellence and encouraging public service.
He expressed optimism that the Oborevwori administration would build on its current efforts to strengthen development across the state, particularly in oil-producing communities and other areas requiring sustained government attention.
The DESOPADEC chairman urged Deltans to continue supporting initiatives aimed at promoting peace, unity and development, while wishing the governor greater success in his service to the state.
