Wife of the Governor of Delta State, Deaconess Tobore Oborevwori, has said that the state is set for a divine expansion and increased productivity across all sectors in 2025.
Deaconess Oborevwori, stated this during the 2025 edition of Mothers Arise prayer conference held at Government House Chapel, Asaba, on Monday, February 3, 2025.
Speaking on the theme, “Rehoboth” (Gen 26:23), Deaconess Oborevwori expressed confidence that citizens and residents of Delta State will be exempted from the prevailing challenges as the state begins the new year.
She declared that the state will witness the fulfillment of God’s promise, just as He did for Isaac, and experience maximum peace, fruitfulness, and prosperity.
Deaconess Oborevwori thanked the guest speaker, Bishop Funke Felix-Adejumo, for her inspiring message, remarkable humanity and for attending the event, praying that God will use her to do mighty things globally.
The governor’s wife further extended her gratitude to the wives of traditional rulers, dedicated women across the state, and all women in Delta State for their presence and appealed to them to continue praying for the government led by her husband, Governor Sheriff Oborevwori, the MORE Agenda and the people of Delta State.
Speaking on the theme, the guest preacher, Bishop Dr. Funke Felix Adejumo urged the women to picture their destiny, choose to be happy and discipline their destiny.
Bishop Adejumo emphasized the importance of mothers praying for their children, especially their firstborns, citing the example of Esau and Jacob in Genesis 27:1. “You must as a mother pray for your children and more specifically for your firstborn. Firstborns are not born, they are made.”
She cautioned mothers against surrounding themselves with irrelevant people and encouraged them to pray for strategic helpers who will support them in their lives.
The sermon concluded with a call to action, encouraging the women to take control of their lives, be mindful of their surroundings, and pray for their families and Delta State.
Prayers for families, Governor Oborevwori, members of executive council, Legislators, Judiciary, youth, peace of Delta State and Nigeria were fervently offered at the event.
The prayer conference was attended by dignitaries from within and outside the state including the former first lady, Dame Edith Okowa, wife of the Speaker, Mrs. Timiebi Guwor, wives of government appointees, the clergy amongst other.
