Sheriff Francis Orohwedor Oborevwori was born on 19 June 1963 and is a Nigerian politician who has served as the governor of Delta State since 2023.
12 Facts About Sheriff Oborevwori
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Sheriff Oborevwori previously served as speaker of the Delta State House of Assembly, representing the Okpe Constituency of Delta State under the Peoples Democratic Party from 2017 to 2023.
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Sheriff Oborevwori earned a bachelor's degree in political science from Ambrose Ali University, Ekpoma, in 2004 and later obtained a master's degree in political science from Delta State University, Abraka, in 2010.
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Sheriff Oborevwori is an alumnus of the Alliance Manchester Business School of Manchester University, where he completed a Leadership Executive Certificate Programme and the London School of Economics and Political Science, where he received a certificate in a programme on Leading Inclusive Development.
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Sheriff Oborevwori began his political career as a grassroots politician and served as the chairman of the Okpe Community.
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Sheriff Oborevwori was elected speaker of the Delta State House of Assembly on 11 May 2017 following the impeachment of the then speaker, Rt.
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Sheriff Oborevwori was re-elected in 2019 as the speaker for a second term, following his victory at the polls to represent the Okpe State Constituency at the Delta State House of Assembly.
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Sheriff Oborevwori was declared the governor-elect of Delta State on 20 March 2023 after winning the gubernatorial elections held on 18 March 2023 but defected to the ruling All Progressive Congress in April 2025.
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Sheriff Oborevwori is a member of several professional bodies, including the Nigerian Institute of Management.
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Sheriff Oborevwori is a chartered management consultant of the Chartered Institute of Management Consultants, Canada and a fellow of the Institute Chartered Mediators and Conciliators.
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Sheriff Oborevwori was conferred with the chieftaincy title of Ukodo of Okpe by Orhorho I, the Orodje of Okpe, in recognition of his contributions to the growth and development of the Okpe Kingdom.
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Sheriff Oborevwori launched other empowerment initiatives through the Oborevwori Foundation Scholarship Scheme.