The Governor of
Delta State, Ifeanyi Okowa of Delta State has challenged political appointees
to be resourceful towards creating wealth for the people.
Governor Okowa
made the call today in Asaba during the swearing in ceremony of thirteen
commissioners and three special advisers.
The Governor
noted that "as Governor, my priority is to grow the economy of this State
and ensure that every person has a chance to pursue his or her dreams of
success and achieve their full measure of happiness," reiterating,
"by accepting to serve as a Commissioner or Special Adviser in this
government, you have accepted this responsibility."
"The
situation we find ourselves calls for drive, innovation, prudence and above
all, ingenuity and resourcefulness in managing our assets and in our internal
revenue generation process, because, we are confronted with serious economic
challenges and it is incumbent on us all, especially, the political appointees,
to rise up to the challenge with courage, determination and selfless
service," he said.
He added, "I
implore you and indeed, all Deltans, to muster the can-do-spirit and
problem-solving mentality that our people are known for; as Commissioners and
Special Advisers, I enjoin you to treat the business of government as a
business; every Ministry, Department and Agency of government under this
administration is expected to be cost conscious in its operations and be alive
to its revenue generating potential because in the face of dwindling receipts
from the Federation Account, we cannot afford to do any less."
While charging
the appointees to shun sectionalism, nepotism and be diligent, honest,
accountable and pay careful attention to the needs and aspirations of the
people in their actions, Governor Okowa asserted, "as a government, we are
committed to creating the enabling environment for micro, small, and medium
scale enterprises to thrive and flourish because, they are the heartbeat of any
economy and I am confident that with deep thinking, creativity, fiscal
discipline and the cooperation of all and sundry, we can put the current
challenges behind us and lay a solid foundation of prosperity for this
generation of Deltans and those coming after us."
Responding on
behalf of the appointees, Barr Mrakpor thanked the Governor and assured Deltans
that they will diligently work hard to achieve the agenda of Governor Okowa's
administration.
The new
Commissioners who were assigned portfolios amidst thunderous ovation at the
crowded event which took place at the event centre, Asaba are, Barr. Peter
Mrakpor (Attorney General and Commissioner for Justice); Dr Nicholas Azinge
(Commissioner for Health); Barr. Ernest Ogwezzy (Commissioner for Culture and
Tourism); Hon. Henry Sakpra t(Commissioner for Special Duties, Governor’s
Office); Mr Mofe Pirah (Commissioner for Oil and Gas]; Hon. Bright Edejeghro
(Commissioner for Local Government and Chieftaincy Affairs ); Hon. Asupa
Forteta (Commissioner for Youth Development); Chief Dan Okenyi (Commissioner
for Lands and Survey); Hon. Chika Ossai (Commissioner for Special Duties); Mr
Oghenekaro Ilolo (Commissioner for Urban Renewal); Olorogun David Edevbie
(Commissioner for Finance); Engr. Jude Sinebe (Commissioner for Higher
Education); and Mr Patrick Ukah (Commissioner for Information); while the
Special Advisers that were sworn-in are, Hon, John Ozegbe [Investment], Rt.
Hon. Sam Obi [Inter Government Affairs and Special Duties] and Hon Bosin
Ebikeme [Petroleum Matters].
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