Delta Governor-elect, Oborevwori, inaugurates transition committee

Delta State Governor-elect, Sheriff Oborevwori, has inaugurated the transition committee ahead of his inauguration on May 29, 2023.

Inaugurating the transition committee on Tuesday, May 2, at the Old Government House in Asaba, the Delta State capital, Oborevwori said that the formal inauguration of heralds the journey to the commencement of a new administration in May, expressing his gratitude to the people of the state for their vote of faith and confidence in him and the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP).

“It is incumbent on us to reciprocate this mandate by modifying a smooth transition process that will enable the next government to hit the ground running.

“Naturally, the expectations of the people are high given the overwhelming support that we received, winning in 21 out of the 25 Local Government Areas.

“For emphasis, this is a mandate for consolidation and growth, for investment and economic reform, and for making the youth the centrepiece of our policies and programmes.

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“Clearly, our people believe in our M. O.R.E agenda, which is designed to advance the State in all aspects of infrastructural and human capital development, as well as economic wellbeing,” Oborevwori, who is the Speaker of the Delta State House of Assembly, said.

The Governor-elect stated that the men and women appointed to the transition committee possess the requisite knowledge, wisdom, capacity, and experience essential for the assignment, saying: “They have been part of this journey, and understand that the incoming administration needs to start on a sure footing.

“Their task is to put in place the necessary structures and means that will enable the incoming administration to effectively implement its policies and programmes from day one.”

The committee, he stated, is to submit presentations in the general administration and strategy; fiscal policy and public finance; infrastructure and utilities; human capital development; social development and creative industry; entrepreneurship and job creation; and peace and security.

Others included media and communications; agriculture and industries; environment, water resources, and human settlements; and energy, oil, and gas.

“Suffice it to say that the committee is expected to set short, medium and long terms targets for the administration and accommodate any other critical sector that may have been left out as it relates to the M.O.R.E agenda,” Oborevwori added.

He, therefore, thanked the Delta State Governor, Dr Ifeanyi Okowa, for his wisdom and counsel and for always pointing “us in the right direction”, describing him as a man with exceptional leadership qualities.

Speaking, the Chairman of the transition committee, Prof. Emmanuel Nwanze, promised that they will carry out the assignment diligently, saying the Governor-elect has chosen wisely.

The members of the transition committee are:

Prof. Emmanuel Nwanze – Chairman

Dr. Kingsley Emu  – Member

Dr. Barry Gbe  – Member

Chief Sunday Onoriode – Member

Chief Tilije Fidelis  – Member

Mr. Ifeanyi Egwunyenga  – Member

Mr. Johnbul Edema  – Member

Hon. Samuel Mariere  – Member

Dr. Kingsley Ashibuogu  – Member

Engr Goodnews Agbi  – Member

Mr. Abel Esievo  – Member

Mr. Darlington Ijeh  – Member

Prince Kelly Penawou  – Member

Mrs. Cordelia Anyangu  – Member

Hon. Joan Adanioma  – Member

Hon. Pally Eghovie  – Member

Hon. Shola Daibo  – Member

Mrs. Georgina Evah  – Member

Mrs. Christabel Obiuwevbi  – Member

Philomena Ededey  – Member

Mrs. Shimitte Bello  – Member

Dr. Mrs. Evelyn Aluta  – Member

Mrs. Roseline Amioku  – Member

Hon. John Nani  – Member

Mr. Mofe Pirah  – Member

Barr. George Orogun  – Member

Mr. Ikechukwu Maduemezue, Esq.  – Member

Mr. Ovie Emuakpor  – Member

Hon. Godknows Angele  – Member

Hon. Perez Omuon  – Member

Mr. Ezekiel Okoh  – Member

Mr. Godspower Enerho  – Member

Mr. Isaac Weyinmi Agbateyiniro  – Member

Mr. Donald Peterson  – Member

Mr. Eugene Uzum  – Member

Mr. Isioma Okonta  – Member

Mr. Odinigwe Daniel Odigie – Member

Mr. Emmanuel Eyakagba  – Member

Hon. Onoriode Agofure  – Member

Mr. Augustine Ogedegbe – Member

Rt. Hon. (Barr.) Basil Ganagana – Member

Hon. Johnson Erijo – Member

Chief Allison Ogidigben – Member

Chief Favour Izoukumor – Member

Olori Atuwatse Iii – Member

Miss Orode Uduaghan   – Member

Rev. Justin C. Okoroji  – Member

Erarawewho Junior Uyero – Member

Okodozor Ukubokeye    – Member

Christian Onogba – Member

Mr. Kennedy Uzoka – Member

Austine Ayemidejor – Member

John Mutu – Member

Prof. Ikomi Robert – Member

Hon. Pascal Adigwe – Member

Rt. Hon. Emmanuel Okoro – Member

John Ashima – Member

Apostle Dr. Okonye Cyril Ifechukwude – Member

Rev. Gideon Ogheneruemu Oyibo – Member

Hon. Solomon Ighrakpata – Member

Hon.  (Chief) Ferguson Onwo – Member

Hon.  Engr.  Emeka Nwaobi, Fnse – Member

Barr. Mrs. Lyna Aliya Ocholor – Member

Comr. Goodluck Ofobruku – Member

Comr. Osanakpa Augustine  – Member

Amb. Caroline Orobosa Usikpedo – Member

Sonny Ekedaye – Member

Barr. Chris Ifeanyi Osakwe – Member

Barr. Possible Solomon Ajede – Member

Efe Tobor Josiah  – Member

Eze Henry Ekene – Member

Emeka Umerah Bidokwu – Member

Prof. Festus Arunaye – Member

Barr. Stella Anetor – Member

Hon. Princess Pat. Ajudua (Ph.D.) – Member

Hon. Anthony Elekeokwuri – Member

Rt. Hon. Festus Agas – Member

Dr. Akpoveta Isaac – Member

Hon. Emmanuel Ighomena – Member

Hon. Ben Igbakpa – Member

Mideno Bayagbon – Member

Barr. Andrew Orugbo – Member

Sen. Emmanuel Aguariavwodo    – Member

Rev. Fr. Christopher Ekabor – Member

Barr. Val Arenyeka – Member

Dr. Michael Ifeanyi Osuoza – Member

Chief Owin Erirhomuru – Member

 Prof. Hope Eghagha – Secretary

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