Delta State Governor, Rt. Hon. Sheriff Oborevwori, on Tuesday inaugurated two new commissioners and four other public officials, urging them to serve with integrity, transparency and a strong commitment to the development of the state.
The governor said the appointments were not merely positions of authority but responsibilities that require honesty, professionalism and accountability in order to strengthen governance and deliver quality service to the people.
The newly sworn-in officials are Mr. Brave Enodeh and Mr. Moses Ogodo as commissioners and members of the State Executive Council, Mr. Cosmas Igbenije as a member of the Governing Board of the Delta State Oil Producing Areas Development Commission (DESOPADEC), and Chief Joseph Ojobu, Chief James Obeuwou and Mr. Fun-Ebi Edonyabo as members of the Delta State Judicial Service Commission.
Speaking during the swearing-in ceremony in Asaba, Oborevwori explained that Enodeh and Ogodo were appointed following the resignation of two former commissioners who left office to contest seats in the Delta State House of Assembly.
He urged all the appointees to provide purposeful leadership, uphold high ethical standards and remain committed to strengthening democratic institutions in the state.
According to the governor, their responsibilities go beyond making policies, as they are also expected to ensure transparency, accountability and fairness in the discharge of their duties.
“Your actions should inspire public confidence and reinforce our administration’s commitment to the MORE Agenda,” he said.
Oborevwori congratulated Igbenije on his appointment to the DESOPADEC Governing Board and urged him to justify the confidence reposed in him through dedication and commitment to the development of oil-producing communities.
He recalled that the tenure of the current DESOPADEC Governing Board was recently extended by one year to ensure continuity in the execution of ongoing projects and other statutory responsibilities.
The governor noted that the board had recorded achievements in road construction, education, healthcare, markets, electricity and water projects across oil-producing communities, expressing confidence that it would build on the progress by expanding infrastructure and human capital development.
He also urged the board to continue engaging host communities in decision-making to ensure that development projects meet the needs of the people.
Addressing members of the Delta State Judicial Service Commission, Oborevwori said the constitutional responsibility of overseeing the appointment, promotion and discipline of judicial officers should only be handled by people of proven integrity and good character.
He called on the commission to perform its duties with fairness, impartiality and transparency to strengthen an independent and corruption-free judiciary.
The governor reaffirmed his administration’s commitment to supporting the justice sector and making it one of the best in the country.
Responding on behalf of the appointees, Mr. Brave Enodeh thanked the governor for the opportunity to serve and assured him that they would work diligently to advance the MORE Agenda for the benefit of the people of Delta State.
