Oborevwori Sets September 22 For Auditor-General’s Swearing-In, University Council Inaugurations
By PAULINA NZERUBE
Oborevwori to Administer Oath to New Auditor-General
DELTA State Governor, Rt. Hon. Sheriff Oborevwori, will on Tuesday 22 September, swear in Mr. Emasogbe Matthew Oghene as the state’s new Auditor-General.
The governor will also inaugurate the Governing Councils of three state-owned universities during the ceremony.
The event will take place at 10am at Unity Hall, Government House, Asaba. Appointees and invited guests are expected to be seated by 9:30am.
Oghene Gets Assembly’s Confirmation
Oghene’s appointment followed his screening and confirmation by the Delta State House of Assembly.
During the confirmation process, the lawmakers charged him to use his experience to strengthen accountability, transparency and sound financial management in the state.
His assumption of office comes with expectations of effective oversight of public finances and stronger institutional controls.
Three Universities Get Governing Councils
The governor will also inaugurate the Governing Councils of the University of Delta (UNIDEL), Agbor; Dennis Osadebay University (DOU), Asaba; and Southern Delta University (SDU), Ozoro.
The councils are expected to provide strategic oversight and strengthen governance and administration across the three institutions.
For UNIDEL, Professor Victor Peretomode will serve as Pro-Chancellor and Chairman of Council. Other members are Rear Admiral Peter I. Eluma, Professor Mrs. Ebele Egwunyega, Dr. Roland Oritsejafor, Mrs. Joy Enwa, Professor Ben Oghojafor and Professor Patrick Oromareghake.
At DOU, Professor Patrick Muoboghare will serve as Pro-Chancellor and Chairman. Council members are Dr. Christopher Onyemenam, Chief Elmina V. Namah, Professor Jacob Oboreh, Dr. Mrs. Josephine Konyeme, Dr. Mrs. Philomena Imonivewerha and Professor Rowell Ubogu.
Southern Delta University will have Chief Godson Echegile as Pro-Chancellor and Chairman. Other members are Professor Benedict Binebai, Surveyor Mrs. Felicia Omatsola, Professor Stella Chiemeke, Dr. Tosan Luck Popo, Professor William Ehwarieme and Professor Mrs. Regina Arisi.
Councils Approved by Governor
Governor Oborevwori had earlier approved the constitution of the three governing councils.
The Secretary to the State Government, Dr. Kingsley Eze Emu, subsequently announced the appointments.
A fresh notice signed by the SSG confirmed that the swearing-in and inauguration would hold at Unity Hall, Government House, Asaba.
The twin events are expected to mark a fresh phase in the administration of public financial oversight and university governance in Delta State.
