By Our Correspondent, Asaba
Delta State Governor, Rt. Hon. Sheriff Oborevwori, will on Tuesday, August 18, 2026, declare open the 7th edition of the Delta State Strategic Communication Workshop, DELCOM 2026, in Asaba.
The three-day capacity-building programme, scheduled to hold at Hotel Benizia, Asaba, is themed “Digital Communication and Crisis Management: Building Trust and Credibility for Democratic Governance.”
Governor Oborevwori is expected to lead senior government officials to the opening ceremony of the annual workshop, which is designed to strengthen the professional competence and effectiveness of media and communication personnel across Delta State.
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The State Coordinator of DELCOM and Director-General of the Delta State Bureau for Orientation and Communications, Olorogun Fred Latimore Oghenesivbe, Esq., said the programme reflects the governor’s commitment to continuous human capital development, professional excellence and effective communication of government policies and programmes.
Oghenesivbe said DELCOM had evolved into a strategic platform for sharpening the skills of media aides to the governor, media partners, information officers and Public Relations Officers serving in ministries, departments and agencies across the state.
According to him, the workshop is a deliberate investment in building a skilled and responsive communication architecture capable of strengthening public trust, promoting accountability and improving citizen engagement.
He noted that the rapid growth of digital platforms, artificial intelligence, misinformation and emerging media technologies had made continuous professional development increasingly important for government communicators.
The 2026 edition will expose participants to contemporary communication tools and practical strategies for navigating the changing media environment.
Sessions will cover digital communication, strategic media relations, reputation and crisis management, peace journalism, public information management and effective message development.
The workshop will also provide opportunities for professional interaction, knowledge sharing and peer learning among communication practitioners.
Oghenesivbe disclosed that communication scholars and professionals, including Professor Presley Obukadata, Professor Joyce Ogwezi and Dr. Rita Abamba, will serve as trainers at the workshop.
He said the resource persons were selected based on their expertise and experience, adding that the practical orientation of the programme would enable participants to communicate more responsibly and effectively.
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The Director-General commended Governor Oborevwori for approving and supporting the 7th edition of DELCOM, describing the workshop as a strategic intervention in institutional capacity building and public-sector professionalism.
He expressed confidence that DELCOM 2026 would further strengthen Delta State’s strategic communication capacity and contribute to effective democratic governance.
