Oborevwori bags leadership award for strengthening democratic institutions
The Governor of Delta State, Rt. Hon. Sheriff Oborevwori, has been honoured with the Leadership Action Award by the Centre for Convention on Democratic Integrity (CCDI). The award, presented in
The Governor of Delta State, Rt. Hon. Sheriff Oborevwori, has been honoured with the Leadership Action Award by the Centre for Convention on Democratic Integrity (CCDI).
The award, presented in Asaba, recognises his administration's commitment to promoting peace, justice, and strong democratic institutions in line with the United Nations Sustainable Development Goal 16.
Receiving the award, Governor Oborevwori who was represented at the occasion by his deputy, Sir Monday Onyeme, described the recognition as a validation of his administration's governance model, which prioritises due process and accountability as catalysts for genuine development.
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The governor said: "Justice is the oxygen of democracy; peace is the infrastructure of trust. This recognition reaffirms that progress cannot endure without strong institutions, the rule of law, and the equity that sustains peace.
"To be recognised by an institution so firmly committed to advancing democratic values and safeguarding integrity is not just a personal honor; it is a validation of the path we have chosen in governance, a path anchored in due process, accountability, and the unwavering belief that peace and justice are the bedrock of true development.
"This recognition of our contributions to Sustainable Development Goal 16 reaffirms that progress cannot endure without strong institutions.
