Delta Bureau DG Wilfred Oghenesivbe Nominated for 2026 Delta Icons of Goodwill Leadership Award
By Yahaya Idris, Asaba
The Director-General of the Delta State Orientation and Communications Bureau, Dr. (Barr.) Wilfred Latimore Oghenesivbe, JP, has been nominated for the Leadership in Media and Communication Strategy Award at the 2026 Delta Icons of Goodwill Awards, in recognition of his outstanding contributions to strategic communication, public affairs administration, leadership, and good governance.
The nomination was formally conveyed through an official letter issued by the Board of Management of the Delta Icons of Goodwill Awards, which described Dr. Oghenesivbe as a distinguished strategic communication expert, public relations professional, legal practitioner, political scientist, and public affairs administrator whose exceptional career achievements have continued to make significant impacts within Delta State and across Nigeria.
According to the organisers, the prestigious recognition celebrates Dr. Oghenesivbe’s remarkable leadership in government communication, his unwavering commitment to ethical public service, and his sustained efforts to strengthen professional standards within the media industry.
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The Board particularly acknowledged his role in championing the annual Delta Communications Workshop, a capacity-building initiative that has consistently equipped media aides, information managers, government spokespersons, and journalists with modern communication techniques, strategic media engagement skills, and global best practices.
The organisers explained that the Delta Icons of Goodwill Awards honour distinguished individuals whose leadership, resilience, innovation, consistency, and positive influence continue to inspire excellence and accelerate development across society.
They noted that Dr. Oghenesivbe has earned a place among Delta State’s most respected changemakers through years of dedicated public service, professional integrity, and excellence in strategic communication.
Since his appointment by Delta State Governor, Rt. Hon. Sheriff Oborevwori, as Director-General of the Delta State Orientation and Communications Bureau, Dr. Oghenesivbe has provided strategic direction in implementing government communication and public orientation programmes.
Under his leadership, the Bureau has intensified statewide public enlightenment campaigns, strengthened stakeholder engagement, enhanced government-media relations, and effectively communicated the policies, programmes, and achievements of the Delta State Government in line with Governor Oborevwori’s MORE Agenda.
Some media practitioners have credited the Bureau’s communication strategy with improving public awareness of government initiatives while fostering stronger interaction between government institutions and citizens.
With more than three decades of professional experience, Dr. Oghenesivbe has built an impressive career spanning law, governance, strategic communication, public administration, media relations, public policy, and leadership.
He has served in several high-profile communication and policy advisory positions, earning recognition as one of Nigeria’s foremost authorities in strategic communication, governance advocacy, and public affairs management.
Beyond his public service responsibilities, Dr. Oghenesivbe is widely respected as a prolific writer, columnist, public affairs analyst, motivational speaker, researcher, and communication strategist.
His academic credentials include qualifications in Political Science, Law, Mass Communication, Public and International Affairs, and Information Management Strategy. He is also currently pursuing a Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) in Mass Communication, further demonstrating his commitment to academic excellence and professional development.
The 2026 Delta Icons of Goodwill Awards Grand Gala is scheduled to hold on Sunday, July 26, 2026, at Times Event Center, Reclamation Road, Sapele, Delta State, beginning at 3:00 p.m.
The event is expected to attract government officials, political leaders, business executives, media professionals, traditional rulers, civil society organisations, and other distinguished guests from across Nigeria.
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The nomination is widely regarded as another milestone in Dr. Oghenesivbe’s illustrious career and a testament to his enduring dedication to excellence in strategic communication, institutional development, ethical leadership, and selfless public service.
As anticipation builds for the awards ceremony, stakeholders have described the nomination as a fitting recognition of his invaluable contributions to governance, media development, and public communication in Delta State and Nigeria.
