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‘Every Win Encourages Us To Do Better’ — Oborevwori Reacts To Sun Governor Of The Year Award
Delta State Governor, Rt. Hon. Sheriff Oborevwori, says the Sun Newspaper 2026 Governor of the Year Award will push him to raise the bar of excellence and sustain service delivery.
Oborevwori spoke on Friday evening shortly after receiving the award at the 24th award ceremony of Sun Publishing Limited held at Eko Hotels and Suites, Lagos.
According to the governor who was was represented by his deputy, Sir Monday Onyeme, the consistent recognition of his efforts by Nigerians and various organisations was an indication that his contributions were appreciated, describing the recognition as a source of encouragement to do more.
He said each award came with greater responsibility to surpass previous accomplishments, noting that the only way to sustain relevance was through continuous improvement and pursuit of higher standards.
“Every win encourages us to sharpen up and do even better. Every step one has climbed and every achievement recorded require that one continues to strive, improve and move ahead of the rest,” he said.
He said the Sun award would spur him to work harder for societal development.
Oborevwori also called on his supporters to sustain their support for his administration, while urging Nigerians to continue supporting the administration of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu and the APC.
In his remarks, Sir Clement Olu Okeowo, who chaired the ceremony, congratulated the recipients for their outstanding achievements and contributions to national development, urging them to regard the honours as a call to greater service and higher responsibilities.
He said the recipients had distinguished themselves through commitment, sacrifice, innovation and determination.
Also speaking, the Founder of The Sun Newspaper, Senator Orji Uzor Kalu, congratulated the recipients, describing them as nation builders.
Earlier, Chairman/Publisher of Sun Publishing Limited, Barr. Neya Kalu, said the recipients had demonstrated that excellence was achievable through determination, hard work and dedication.
The award organisers said the award was in recognition of Oborevwori’s people-centred leadership, commitment to inclusive development and remarkable strides in infrastructure and human capital development, describing him as one of the outstanding grassroots politicians from Delta State and the wider Niger Delta region.
‘Every Win Encourages Us To Do Better’ — Oborevwori Reacts To Sun Governor Of The Year Award
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