Delta State Governor, Sheriff Oborevwori, has assigned portfolios to newly sworn-in commissioners, with none for the ministries of information and justice in the state.

The governor’s approval for the assignment of portfolios was contained in a statement issued by the Secretary to the State Government, Dr Kingsley Emu, a few hours after the commissioners were sworn in Asaba, the Delta State capital, on Tuesday, August 22, 2023.

According to the statement, Daniel Odinigwe is the commissioner for Science and Technology, Joan Onyemaechi will serve in Technical Education, and Jerry Ehiwario as commissioner for Power and Energy.

Charles Ehiedu Aniagwu, former Commissioner for Information, is now Commissioner for Works (Rural Roads), while Dr Kingsley Ashibuogwu is the Commissioner for Primary Education.

Michael Anoka is the Commissioner for Urban Renewal, with  Princess Pat. Ajudua as Commissioner for Women Affairs, Community and Social Development.

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Darlington Ijeh is the Commissioner for Culture and Tourism, Fidelis Okenmor Tilije is returned as Commissioner for Finance, the office he held in the administration of former Governor Ifeanyi Okowa.

Funyei Manager appointed as the Commissioner for Special Projects, while Godknows Angele has been assigned to Housing Ministry.

Other commissioners are Dr Joseph Onojaeme for Health, Emamusi Obiodeh for Lands and Survey, and Perez  Omoun for Agriculture and Natural Resources.

Orode Uduaghan was assigned as the Girl Child Entrepreneurship and Humanitarian Support Services,  Dr Isaac Wilkie as Commissioner for Water Resources, while Agbateyimiro Weyinmi as Commissioner for Youths.

Mr Samuel Oligida as commissioner for Trade and Investments, Prof. Tonukari Johnbull to serve as commissioner for  Higher Education with Mr  Etagherure Terry as Commissioner for Bureau for Special Duties.

Rose Ezewu was returned as Commissioner for Basic and Secondary Education, while  Jamani Ejiro has been assigned to Environment.

Onoriode Agofure was appointed as commissioner for Transport, Izeze Reuben for Works (Highways and Urban Roads), Vincent Oyibode was named Commissioner for Oil and Gas, while Sonny Ekedayen will serve  as Commissioner for Economic Planning.

The Star