All Questions & Answers
Who is the current Governor of Delta State?
Rt. Hon. Sheriff Francis Oborevwori
Who is the current Deputy Governor of Delta State?
Sir Monday Onyeme
What is the capital of Delta State?
Asaba
Who is the current Speaker of Delta State House of Assembly?
Rt. Hon. Emomotimi Guwor
When was Delta State created?
August 27, 1991
Who is the current Chief Judge of Delta State?
Hon. Justice Tessy Diai
Which state was Delta carved out from?
Bendel State
How many Local Government Areas (LGAs) are in Delta State?
25
What is the slogan of Delta State?
The Big Heart
Who represents Delta North Senatorial District?
Senator Ned Nwoko
Who created Delta State?
General Ibrahim Babangida
Which geopolitical zone is Delta State located?
South-South geopolitical zone
Who is the current Commissioner for Finance in Delta State?
Chief Fidelis Okenmor Tilije
What is the estimated population of Delta State?
Over 5.6 million people (2022)
Who is the current Commissioner for Works (Rural Roads) in Delta State?
Charles Ehiedu Aniagwu
Which major river flows through Delta State?
River Niger
What are the major ethnic groups in Delta State?
Urhobo, Igbo, Izon (Ijaw), Isoko, and Itsekiri
Who is the Deputy Speaker of Delta State House of Assembly?
Rt. Hon. Arthur Akpovwovwo
When did Governor Sheriff Oborevwori assume office?
May 29, 2023
Who represents Delta Central Senatorial District?
Senator Ede Dafinone
What is Delta State known for economically?
Being one of Nigeria's major oil and gas producing states
Who was the first military administrator of Delta State?
Luke Chijiuba Ochulor (1991-1992)
What percentage of Nigeria's oil does Delta State produce?
Approximately 30% of Nigeria's crude oil
Who was the first civilian Governor of Delta State?
Felix Ibru (1992-1993)
Name three major towns in Delta State
Asaba, Warri, Sapele, Effurun, Agbor, and Ughelli
What is Delta State's gas reserve percentage?
40% of national total (150 trillion cubic feet)
What is the largest ethnic group in Delta State?
The Urhobo people
Which major stadium is located in Delta State?
Stephen Keshi Stadium in Asaba
Who represents Delta South Senatorial District?
Senator Ewomazino Thomas Joel-Onowakpo
What is the capacity of Stephen Keshi Stadium?
22,000 people (all covered)
When was Stephen Keshi Stadium commissioned?
2018
Who is the Commissioner for Primary Education in Delta State?
Dr. Kingsley Ashibuogwu
What major sporting event did Stephen Keshi Stadium host in 2018?
2018 African Championships in Athletics
Which university was created by the first military administrator?
Delta State University (from Abraka campus of Bendel State University)
What is Delta State's economic center?
Warri (on the southwestern coastline)
Which LGAs cover Delta North Senatorial District?
Aniocha North, Aniocha South, Ika North East, Ika South, Ndokwa East, Ndokwa West, Oshimili North, Oshimili South, and Ukwuani
What major industries are located in Delta State?
Oil refinery in Warri, petrochemical plant in Ekpan, Delta Steel Company in Aladja
Which LGAs cover Delta Central Senatorial District?
Ethiope East, Ethiope West, Sapele, Okpe, Ughelli North, Ughelli South, Udu, and Uvwie
What products does Delta State export?
Petroleum, rubber, timber, palm oil, and palm kernels
Which LGAs cover Delta South Senatorial District?
Bomadi, Burutu, Isoko North, Isoko South, Patani, Warri North, Warri South, and Warri South West
What is Delta State's Human Development Index ranking?
Fourth highest in Nigeria
What is Delta State's extreme poverty rate?
Around 3% (against national average of 31%)
What factories are located in Delta State?
Bendel and Delta glass factories in Ughelli
Where is the petrochemical plant in Delta State located?
Ekpan
Where is Delta Steel Company located?
Aladja
What was Stephen Keshi Stadium formerly called?
Asaba Township Stadium
What historic event happened on August 27, 1991?
Creation of Delta State from Bendel State
Who is the Commissioner for Works (Higher & Urban Roads)?
Hon. Izeze Rume Reuben
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