Delta State Orientation Bureau

POLICE CONSTABLE RECRUITMENT SCREENING EXERCISE FOR CANDIDATES WHO MISSED THEIR APPOINTMENTS OR ARE YET TO BE SCREENED

The Police Service Commission (PSC), in collaboration with the Nigerian Police Force (NPF), is currently conducting physical and credential screening exercises for the following categories of candidates at the Police Command Headquarters, Asaba:

(1) Candidates who missed their previously scheduled screening appointments.

(2) Candidates who printed application forms marked “QUALIFIED” after completing the online registration but did not receive a letter for the screening exercise.

(3) Candidates who received invitation letters for the screening exercise but were not assigned screening dates and centres.

(4) Candidates who received letters of appointment with dates and venue but are yet to be screened.

All candidates in any of the above categories are to immediately report for the ongoing Police Constable Recruitment Screening Exercise as follows:

DATE: Tuesday, 7th to 18th April, 2026

TIME: 8:00 a.m. daily

VENUE: Delta State Police Command Headquarters, Okpanam Road, Asaba

For further details about the recruitment exercise, please contact:

1. DCP Rita Emesim
Nigerian Police Force (NPF)
Tel: 08077228516
OR
2. Barr. Anthonnette
Police Service Commission (PSC)
Tel: 08029723322

KINDLY NOTE: Candidates who have already been screened should disregard this announcement.

His Excellency, the Governor of Delta State, Rt Hon Sheriff Oborevwori, hereby encouraged all qualified candidates of Delta State origin to attend the ongoing screening exercise from Tuesday 7th to 18th April, 2026 on a daily basis, at the State Police Command Headquarters, Okpanam Road Asaba.

Signed:
Dr. (Barr.) Fred Latimore Oghenesivbe
Director General
Delta State Bureau for Orientation and Communications
Governor’s Office, Asaba

APC Convention: Oborevwori Highlights Governance Gains And Fiscal Stability Under Tinubu

By Fred Latimore Oghenesivbe Esq

Nigeria’s evolving multi-party democracy took centre stage in Abuja on Friday, as the All Progressives Congress (APC) held its National Elective Convention at Eagle Square, an event that combined political theatre with strategic consolidation of power.

Against a backdrop of party loyalists, 31 state governors, federal leaders and 8,453 party delegates, the gathering underscored the APC’s growing dominance and raised fresh questions about the grossly ineffective opposition politics in the country. It's crystal clear that opposition parties cannot and will not be able to present a counterweight with the unarguable political dominance of the APC.

At the heart of the narrative was Delta State Governor Sheriff Oborevwori, whose defection to the ruling party in April 2025 has become emblematic of a broader realignment within Nigeria’s political landscape.

Addressing journalists on the sidelines of the convention, Oborevwori framed his move not merely as political reinforcement, but as a calculated step toward strengthening governance through federal alignment. His message was clear: proximity to the centre of power matters in a federal system where resources, influence, and policy direction are often shaped at the national level.

“The decision to join APC was about connecting Delta State to the centre, and that connection is already yielding results,” he said, pointing to improved fiscal inflows and enhanced capacity to deliver on governance priorities.

For Delta State, Oborevwori highlighted tangible gains such as improved infrastructure development, more consistent salary payments, and renewed contractor confidence driven by better fiscal discipline. Roads, healthcare systems, and educational institutions are receiving increased attention, reflecting what the governor described as “a government that is now able to effectively plan and execute with clarity.”

The convention itself carried deeper political symbolism. In a multi-party democracy where competition is expected to foster accountability, the sheer scale of APC’s influence, now boasting 31 governors, signals an era of unprecedented political sagacity, national unity and enhanced participatory democracy.

For supporters of the APC, this massive political strength represents stability and policy coherence; for critics, it raises concerns about the uncertainty of opposition forces and the tendency of diminished voices and staggering political plurality. However, Nigeria remains a multi party system with over 21 registered political parties.

Oborevwori, however, cast the development as a vote of confidence in the leadership of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, whom he described as “focused and bold” in navigating complex economic reforms. Indeed, much of the convention’s undertone revolved around the reform agenda of the Tinubu administration.

While acknowledging the economic strain experienced by citizens, APC leaders framed current hardships as the inevitable cost of structural correction. Within that context, state governments now benefiting from increased allocations, and repositioned as engines of delivery.

Beyond infrastructure, governor Oborevwori pointed to improved security in oil-producing areas, a development with both economic and political implications. Stability in the Niger Delta not only boosts national revenue but also reinforces the narrative of effective governance under President Tinubu's leadership.

For APC stakeholders, the convention was more than a routine party exercise, it was a demonstration of unity, momentum, and strategic depth. For the opposition, it served as a stark reminder of the challenges ahead in presenting a credible counterweight.

As the political dust settles, one thing remains evident: the intersection of governance performance and political alignment will continue to shape Nigeria’s democratic experience.

And for leaders like governor Oborevwori, the message from Abuja is unmistakable; power, when aligned, is not just political capital, but a pathway to accelerated development.
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The Writer, Dr Fred Latimore Oghenesivbe Esq, is the Director General of Delta State Bureau for Orientation and Communications, Governor's Office Asaba.

The Gains Of APC’s South-South Congress And The Road To 2027

By Fred Latimore Oghenesivbe, Esq.

In a carefully choreographed display of unity and political intent, the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Nigeria’s South-South geopolitical zone has redrawn its internal map, electing a new Zonal Executive Committee, positioning the region as a national political powerhouse, and reinforcing its relevance in national electoral politics.

The congress, held in Asaba, was less a contest of ballots and more a performance of consensus. With governors, lawmakers, and party heavyweights in attendance, the process unfolded with striking unanimity, motions were moved, seconded, and adopted without resistance, dissolving the old order and ushering in new leadership in one seamless, purposeful, and peaceful political gathering.

At the center of this recalibration is Chief Victor Giadom, who retains his seat as National Vice Chairman (South-South), flanked by a team tasked with deepening the party’s roots in a region long considered pivotal to national politics, given its undeniable economic importance as Nigeria’s largest crude oil-producing zone.

Yet beneath the smooth surface of consensus lies a deeper calculation. This became evident when Senate President Godswill Akpabio addressed the gathering, conveying the goodwill of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu. He framed the South-South not as a recovering outpost of APC influence, but as a potential electoral powerhouse in Nigeria’s political chessboard.

His challenge was direct, emphasizing the urgent need to transform the region into the ruling party’s highest vote-yielding zone by 2027. For a region that once stood at arm’s length from APC dominance, that ambition borders on audacious. Yet, the political class appears aligned. Governors across party lines and internal factions echoed a shared refrain, focusing on unity, consolidation, and alignment with the center.

Delta State Governor, Rt Hon Sheriff Oborevwori, cast the congress as proof of organizational strength, while Bayelsa’s Douye Diri went further, declaring that the South-South was, perhaps for the first time in recent memory, “speaking with one voice.”
That claim, while aspirational, reflects a strategic shift away from internal factionalization toward collective bargaining power, presenting a united front capable of negotiating relevance within national power equations.

Other governors, including Umo Eno, Bassey Otu, Monday Okpebholo, and Siminalayi Fubara, reinforced this message, underscoring the strategic benefits of aligning regional politics with federal authority. Consensus, in this context, is more than a procedural choice, it is a deliberate political strategy.

By eliminating the friction of contested elections within the party, APC leaders in the South-South are projecting stability, discipline, and readiness for the larger electoral contest ahead. It is hoped that this engineered unity will withstand the pressures of real electoral competition, while grassroots mobilization strengthens to match the confidence expressed on the congress floor.

More critically, the APC must convert elite consensus into mass voter loyalty in a region historically central to Nigeria’s electoral dynamics. For now, the optics are clear: a region once fragmented is closing ranks. The message to opponents is unmistakable, the APC South-South is positioning itself for a decisive outing in 2027.

The battle has already begun, and the South-South intends to matter, as attention now shifts to the party’s National Convention scheduled for March 27 and 28 in Abuja.
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The writer, Dr. Fred Latimore Oghenesivbe, Esq., is an APC chieftain and Director General of the Delta State Bureau for Orientation and Communications.

ICA NIGERIA FIRST NATIONAL COMMUNICATION CONFERENCE ABUJA

The Director General of the Delta State Bureau for Orientation and Communications, Dr. (Barr.) Fred Latimore Oghenesivbe, is in attendance at the First Nigeria National Conference of the International Communication Association (ICA), currently taking place at the prestigious Nile University, Abuja.

The conference, themed “Global Communication Shifts and Implications for Africa,” focuses on strategic communication, branding, and public information models.

ICA members from across Africa and around the world are participating both physically and virtually, with contributions from authors and presenters representing reputable universities and the corporate sector.

More details to follow.