26 Commissioner nominees were Today, Tuesday, August 22, sworn-in by the Delta State Governor, Sheriff Oborevwori, to assist him execute and actualize his M.O.R.E agenda for the state leaving out ministries of Information and that of Justice unassigned.
No reason was however given in the release containing the assigned portfolios and duly signed by the Secretary to the State Government, Dr. Kingsley Emu.
Those sworn in and their portfolios are:
1. Odinigwe Odigie Daniel–Science and Technology
2. Hon. Joan Onyemaechi Ada-Anioma–Technical Education
3. Jerry Ehiwario – Power and Energy
4. Charles Aniagwu – Works (Rural Roads)
5. Dr. Kingsley Ashibuogwu – Primary Education
6. Engr. Michael Ifeanyi Anoka – Urban Renewal
7. Hon. (Evang) Princess Pat. A. Ajudua – Women Affairs, Community & Social Development
8. Chief Darlington Ijeh – Culture and Tourism
9. Chief Fidelis OkenmorTilije – Finance
10. Barr. Funyei Manager – Special Projects
11. Hon. Godknows Angele – Housing
12. Dr. Joseph Onojaeme Ogheneogaga – Health
13. Chief Emamusi Obiodeh – Lands, Survey & Development
14. Mr Omoun Perekebena Perez – Agriculture & Natural Resources
15. Orode Meyiwa Uduaghan – Girl Child Entrepreneurship & Humanitarian Support Services
16. Isaac Tosan Wilkie – Water Resources Development
17. Agbateyimiro Isaac Weyinmi – Youth Development
18. Samuel Oligida – Trade & Investment
19. Prof. Tonukari Johnbull – Higher Education
20. Etagherure Ejiro Terry – Bureau for Special Duties
21. Mrs. Rose Ezewu – Basic & Secondary Education
22. Jamani Tommy Ejiro – Environment
23. Onoriode Agofure – Transport
24. Hon. Izeze Rume Yakubu Reuben – Works (Higher & Urban Roads)
25. Chief Vincent Oyibode – Oil & Gas
26. Sonny Akporokiamo Ekedayen – Economic Planning
Addressing those sworn-in at the ceremony held at the Events Centre Asaba, Oborevwori urged the commissioners to imbibed the spirit of equity, fairness and justice while carrying out their duties, adding that they are expected to discharged their duties with utmost responsibilities and dedication.
Responding on behalf of those sworn-in, daughter of former Governor Emmanuel Uduaghan, Miss Orode Uduaghan, thanked Governor Oborevwori for finding them worthy to serve and pledged their unalloyed loyalty and commitment of the Commissioners in the execution of his administration’s M.O.R.E agenda.