Delta State Governor, Rt Hon Sheriff Oborevwori speaking at the Delta State Councilors Forum Symposium held in Asaba, on Tuesday, September 23, 2025Delta State Governor, Rt. Speaking on Tuesday, September 23, 2025 at the Delta State Councillors Forum Symposium 2025 in Asaba, themed “Repositioning the Grassroots: Strengthening Local Governance for Sustainable Development in Nigeria in the Wake of Local Government Autonomy,” Oborevwori described the ruling as a constitutional milestone that redefines local governance in Nigeria. He further directed local government chairmen to always involve councillors in constituency projects, ensuring that ward-based initiatives reflect genuine grassroots needs. This symposium must mark a turning point for grassroots governance in Delta State,” Oborevwori declared. The symposium featured keynote presentations by the immediate past Governor of Delta State, Senator Ifeanyi Okowa, alongside governance and development experts.