The Governor of Delta State Ifeanyi Okowa has said his administration will
continue to reinvigorate the machinery of government through the appointment of
qualified persons to positions of authority.
He gave the assurance on Friday at the
swearing-in ceremony of eleven Permanent Secretaries and the inauguration of
the Boards of the State Universal Basic Education Board (SUBEB), Rural
Development Agency (RDA) and the Direct Labour Agency (DLA) in Asaba.
According to the governor, people in positions
of authority should show leadership by taking tough but dispassionate decisions
for the desired results to be achieved.
“The swearing-in and inauguration of Boards is
a further testament of our administration’s commitment to the continued
re-invigoration of the machinery of government through appointment and
elevation of worthy and qualified personnel from the vast pool of skilled human
capital available in the State.
“I consider the role of permanent secretary as
one of the critical success factors of any administration and they should know
that the position they now hold is very important in the effectiveness and
discipline in the state civil service; it also means that much is expected of
them and as such, they should be ready to take tough but dispassionate
decisions and show leadership, because, leadership at any level of human
organization requires innovation, creativity and astute resource management,”
the governor said.
While congratulating the new appointees, he
urged them to live up to the demands of their new positions as their
appointment was based on skills, competences and wealth of experience required
to drive the Stronger Delta agenda of his administration.
‘Our new appointees are enjoined to
immediately hit the ground running as our people are eager to see the direct
and indirect impact of government policies and programmes; you have to
demonstrate such competence and versatility that the impact should be
noticeable as I expect that those of you selected to serve will give your best
to the entire State.
“In your various offices, we expect you to
serve with integrity, devotion, loyalty and accountability; it is our
expectations that you will provide fresh ideas and new impetus to support the
state government in consolidating our achievement and building a sustainable
foundation for our economy.
“I care deeply about our people and I am
absolutely convinced that with a leadership team, which is focused on
developing, guiding and supporting our policies and programmes, we can only
continue to make sustainable progress that our people should really appreciate.”
Those who were sworn-in as Permanent
Secretaries include Dr. Francis Onojeta, Mr. Paul Osahor, Mr. Joseph Uwalogho,
Mrs. Ngozi Anastasia Nwanze, Mr. Cletus Obiagba Nzefili, Mrs. Charity Ehimen
Babigha, and Mrs. Oghenekevwe Agas.
Others were Mrs. Felicia Aghwadoma,
Mrs. Alero Ulioyo Tonwe, Mrs. Ngozi Bamah and Mr. Austine
E. Chukwuma.
Hon. Sunny Ogwu was inaugurated as
the of Chairman SUBEB with Mrs. Philomena Ededey, Chief (Mrs.) Lina Osuya Eni,
and Mr. Paul Kurugbe as members.
For the Board of the RDA, Chief Solomon
Areyenka is Chairman and Vero Obuh, Dame Roseline Akoyere, Mr. Chukwueku Mathias, Elder Ben
Nwadiashi and Dio Susan are members.
Precious Ajaino was also, inaugurated as the Director-General of the DLA with Engr. Blessing Enamuotor,
Barr. Ndudi Osakwuni Izuegbu, and Engr. Austine
Bebeteido as Directors.
Responding on behalf of the appointees, Dr
Onojota and Chief Areyenka thanked Governor Okowa for finding fit to serve
Deltans, assuring that they will put in their best to achieve the stronger
Delta programme of his administration.
PRESS UNIT
GOVERNMENT HOUSE, ASABA
OCTOBER 18, 2019
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