Delta State Governor, Rt. Hon. Sheriff Oborevwori (left), receives the Lions Club Icon of Leadership Excellence Award from Multiple Council Chairperson, Dr. Ibrahim Jide Bello, during a courtesy visit by members of Lions Club International District 404 Nigeria at Government House, Asaba, on Thursday, ahead of the organisation’s 19th Multiple Convention in the state. Photo: Samuel Jibuno
Delta State Governor, Rt. Hon. Sheriff Oborevwori (8th right); his deputy, Lion Monday Onyeme (10th left); Multiple Council Chairperson, Lions Clubs International District 404 Nigeria, Dr. Ibrahim Jide Bello (7th right); and Past Area Leader, Chief Bassy Edera (9th left), alongside other government officials and members of the club after a courtesy visit to the Governor at Government House, Asaba, on Thursday. Photo: Samuel Jibunor.
From our Bureau Chief, Asaba
Delta State Governor, Rt. Hon. Sheriff Oborevwori has been bestowed the honour of the Leadership Excellence Award by the Lions Club.
The Club said it was in recognition of his exceptional leadership and developmental strides as governor in the State.
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The award was presented on Thursday, 7 May, 2026 during a courtesy visit to the Governor at Government House, Asaba, by members of Lions Club International District 404 Nigeria.
The visit was led by the Multiple Council Chairperson, Dr. Ibrahim Jide Bello, ahead of the Club’s 19th Multiple Convention scheduled to hold in Asaba.
The Chief Press Secretary to the Governor, Festus Ahon made this known in a press release circulated amongst journalists in Asaba, the State Capital, weekend.
While presenting the award, Dr. Bello was quoted to have said; the choice of Asaba as host city for the convention was informed by the peaceful environment, improved infrastructure, accessibility, and security being enjoyed under the Governor Oborevwori’s administration.
He was said to have commended the Governor for creating an enabling environment which inspired confidence in the Club to bring its major convention to Delta State.
“Thank you, Governor Sheriff Oborevwori, for providing the enabling environment that gave us the confidence to choose Asaba, the capital city of Delta State as the host of this award-winning multiple convention.
“Asaba was carefully selected after considering several important factors, including infrastructure, accessibility, security, and many other key requirements. Thank you for your support and your leadership.”
Dr. Bello asserts that Lions Club International remained one of the world’s largest humanitarian organisations, with over 1.4 million members in more than 200 countries and geographical areas since its establishment in 1917.
According to him, the organisation’s interventions cut across over 90 humanitarian causes, including sight and vision care, childhood cancer support, environmental sustainability, hunger relief, disaster response, mental health awareness, youth empowerment, and healthcare interventions, amongst others.
He praised the developmental strides of the Oborevwori’s administration, especially in the areas of healthcare support, security enhancement, social development, and policy reforms adding; the administration’s MORE Agenda aligns with the humanitarian mission of Lions International.
Dr. Bello further revealed that Lions International Foundation intended to support healthcare and humanitarian initiatives in the State, including interventions at the Warri Central Hospital and other community-focused programmes, it was said.
Responding, Governor Oborevwori thanked the organisation for the honour and commended Lions Club International for its sustained humanitarian contributions, particularly in healthcare delivery through the Lions Eye Clinic and medical outreach programmes in the State.
The Governor was said to have appreciated the organisation’s interventions in healthcare, education, environmental sustainability, amongst others; noting that such efforts had positively impacted many lives across the State.
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“We are delighted that Asaba is hosting this event for the second time, which clearly demonstrates the confidence your organisation has in Delta State.
“Hosting this event will not only boost tourism and economic activities in the State, but will also further project Delta State as a peaceful, welcoming, and investment-friendly destination.”
As he was quoted to have further acknowledged; that the values of compassion, integrity, and selfless service demonstrated by Lions Club International aligned with the ideals of his administration’s MORE Agenda, which is focused on meaningful development and improved living standards for Deltans.
Governor Oborevwori assured the organisation of the continued support of the Delta State Government for initiatives that promote sustainable development and humanitarian service.
“You are indeed partners in progress, and we are proud of the work you continue to do in service to humanity,” the Governor added.
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