A Call To Greater Service: Oborevwori Receives 2026 Sun Governor Of The Year Honour
National recognition for Delta governor
DELTA State Governor, Rt. Hon. Sheriff Oborevwori, has received the 2026 Sun Governor of the Year Award, describing the recognition as a fresh motivation to strengthen his commitment to public service.
The honour came during the 24th Sun Awards ceremony held on Friday evening at Eko Hotels and Suites, Lagos. Deputy Governor Sir Monday Onyeme represented Oborevwori at the event and received the award on his behalf.
In his response, the governor said recognition from Nigerians and reputable organisations had continued to encourage him to raise the standard of his administration’s performance.
He maintained that such honours reflected public appreciation of contributions to society and reinforced the need to sustain development efforts.
Oborevwori promises continuous improvement
The governor emphasised that awards should inspire greater responsibility rather than personal satisfaction.
According to him, every achievement creates an obligation to improve, pursue higher standards and make further contributions to society.
He said his previous recognitions had strengthened his determination to build on earlier accomplishments. Consequently, he described the latest award as another reason to intensify his commitment to service delivery.
“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.
Oborevwori added that the honour would spur him to work harder towards societal development.
Beyond expressing appreciation, he urged his supporters to sustain their support for his administration. He equally called on Nigerians to continue supporting President Bola Ahmed Tinubu and the APC.
Award recipients urged to embrace greater responsibility
Meanwhile, the chairman of the ceremony, Sir Clement Olu Okeowo, congratulated the recipients and reminded them that public recognition carried greater responsibilities.
He said their achievements across different fields reflected commitment, sacrifice, innovation and determination. Therefore, he urged them to use the honours as encouragement to contribute more to national development.
Also addressing the gathering, Senator Orji Uzor Kalu, founder of The Sun Newspaper, congratulated the awardees and described them as nation builders.
Earlier, Barr. Neya Kalu, Chairman and Publisher of Sun Publishing Limited, said the recipients had shown that determination, hard work and dedication could translate into meaningful achievements.
She added that their accomplishments demonstrated the positive impact individuals could make in their respective fields and communities.
Organisers identify reasons for the honour
The organisers said Oborevwori earned the award through his people-centred leadership approach, commitment to inclusive development and strides in infrastructure and human capital development.
They also recognised his grassroots political background, describing him as one of the outstanding grassroots politicians from Delta State and the wider Niger Delta region.
Ultimately, the governor’s acceptance message centred on the responsibility that accompanies public recognition: sustaining existing efforts, improving performance and maintaining a commitment to societal development.
