Sheriff Francis Orohwedor Oborevwori (JP)
Governor, Delta State
All Progressives Congress Delta State
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Rt. Hon. Sheriff Francis Oborevwori, born 19 June 1963 in Osubi (Okpe LGA), is the current Governor of Delta State since May 2023, elected on the PDP platform. Former Speaker of the Delta State House of Assembly, he is a political scientist by education and a grassroots leader turned legislative strategist. His philanthropic work and leadership credentials anchored his successful governorship campaign. Known for consensus-building and inclusive governance, he won with approximately 54% of the vote. Sheriff Oborevwori currently is a member of the All Progressives Congress (APC). He officially defected from the Peoples Democratic (PDP) to the APC in April 2025.
Education
- Alegbo Primary School, Effurun (FSLC)
- Oghareki Grammar School, Oghareki (Secondary Certificate)
- B.Sc. (Upper Second Class Honours) in Political Science, Ambrose Alli University, Ekpoma (2004)
- M.Sc. in Political Science, Delta State University, Abraka (2010)
- Executive Leadership Certificate, Alliance Manchester Business School, University of Manchester
- Certificate in Leading Inclusive Development, London School of Economics & Political Science
Professional Background
- Grassroots community leadership: Councillor (1996), Pioneer Chairman of Osubi Community (1996–2003)
- Speaker of the Delta State House of Assembly, representing Okpe Constituency (2017–2023)
- Recognized chartered management consultant; fellow, Institute of Chartered Mediators & Conciliators; member, Nigerian Institute of Management
- Philanthropist—led scholarship and empowerment programs worth over ₦60 million through the Oborevwori Foundation
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