The Executive Chairman of Aniocha North Local Government, Delta State, Hon. Emmanuel Bazim Chinye, has congratulated the Governor of the State, His Excellency, Rt. Hon. Sheriff Francis Oborevwori, on his conferment with the prestigious 2026 Governor of the Year Award by The Sun Newspaper.
Chinye, who conveyed the congratulatory message on behalf of his family, the Government and the good people of Aniocha North, described the recognition as a well-deserved honour and an affirmation of the Governor’s contributions to the development of Delta State.
The award was presented to Governor Oborevwori on Friday, November 13, 2026, at a ceremony held at Eko Hotels and Suites, Victoria Island, Lagos.

In his congratulatory message, the Aniocha North Council Chairman noted that the award recognised the Governor’s achievements in infrastructure development, road construction, healthcare, education, agriculture, human capital development and economic growth across the state.
He also commended the Governor’s commitment to equitable development across the three Senatorial Districts, as well as his prudent management of available resources without recourse to local or foreign loans.
According to Chinye, the Governor’s inclusive leadership and implementation of the MORE Agenda, in alignment with President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s Renewed Hope Agenda, have continued to deliver tangible dividends of democracy to Deltans.
He wished Governor Oborevwori continued wisdom, strength and greater accomplishments in the service of Delta State, while reaffirming the goodwill and support of the Government and people of Aniocha North as he celebrates the well-deserved recognition.

