Delta State Governor, Rt Hon. Sheriff Oborevwori has sworn in twenty-six new Commissioners to the state executive council.
The new Commissioners were sworn in at the Dome Events Center in Asaba on Tuesday.
The Governor while speaking at the inauguration, charged the new Commissioners to discharge their duties with commitment and diligence in the overall interest of the populace.
According to the Governor, the new Commissioners were among the privileged few from the list of other eminently qualified persons, as he revealed that arriving at the list was a very tasking and painstaking approach.
Oborevwori “It took weeks of extensive consultations, rigorous scrutiny, and consensus building to arrive at the final list of Commissioners.
“I note with pleasure that this State Executive Council is an inspiring blend of youths and experienced hands, and meets the requirements of competency, spread, and sectoral representation.
“The youth represent a breath of fresh air while the old hands are needed for their maturity, wisdom, mentoring, and stability of the system”.
Oborevwori charged the newly sworn-in Commissioners not to be carried away by their new status, stressing that they should not see themselves as superior to others and must shun pride and arrogance.
“This appointment is simply a call to higher responsibility, and you must justify the confidence that has been reposed in you with good judgment, tenacity of purpose, compassion, and unwavering commitment to the development of the state and the welfare of our people.
“As stated in my inaugural address, the M.O.R.E agenda of this administration is designed to ADVANCE Delta through inclusive and sustainable economic growth and private sector job creation, strengthening the human capital, building an enabling infrastructure, and improving governance and accountability systems for improved service delivery.
“The successful implementation of these programs calls for a drive, focus, innovation, fiscal discipline, and judicious allocation of resources on your part.
“A lot is expected of this administration in the light of the massive support we received from the electorate in the general elections. Hence, you must roll up your sleeves and get to work immediately because there is no time to waste.
“This administration is almost three months old and we must make every day count for our people. It is especially important that as Commissioners you constantly monitor the progress of projects under your Ministries and institute a mechanism for feedback and evaluation.
“As Heads of Ministries, your example is the most powerful leadership tool you possess. You must be role models in punctuality, discipline, hard work, excellence, honesty, transparency, and accountability. People will do what they see you do, not what you say, hence, you must endeavor to match your words with actions.
“Let fairness, equity, and justice guide your actions, and you must give every citizen equal opportunity to benefit from our programs and services.
“In this regard, you must shun ethnic politics and divisive tendencies, maintain an open-door policy in your Ministries, and be accessible to all and sundry”, the governor said.
Those sworn in were Odinigwe Daniel, Hon Joan Onyemaechi, Jerry Ehiwario, Charles Aniagwu, Chief Fidelis Tilije, D.r Kingsley Ashibuogwu, Michael Anoka, Hon (Princess) Pat Ajudua, Chief Darlington Ijeh, M.r Funyei Manager and Hon Godknows Angele.
Others are Dr. Joseph Onojaeme, Emmanuel Obiodeh, Perez Omoun, Orode Uduaghan, Isaac Wilkie, Agbateyimiro Weyinmi, Samuel Oligida, Prof Tonukari Johnbull, Etagherure Ejiro Terry, Mrs. Rose Ezewu, Jamani Tommy Ejiro, Onoriode Agofure, Hon Reuben Izeze, Chief Vincent Oyibode, and Sonny Ekedayen.
Other dignitaries who attended the ceremony were the wife of the Governor, Deaconess Tobore Oborevwori; Deputy Governor of the State, Sir Monday Onyeme; former Governor Emmanuel Uduaghan and wife Roli; former Deputy Governors, Mr. Kingsley Otuaro and Sir Benjamin Elue; Speaker of the State House of Assembly, Rt. Hon. Emomotimi Guwor; Senator James Manager; Senator Stella Omu, Sir Jide Omokore; Chief Great Ogboru, Professor Sam Oyovbaire.
