Oborevwori To Swear In Auditor-General, Inaugurate Councils Of Three Delta Varsities Tomorrow
DELTA State Governor, Rt. Hon. Sheriff Oborevwori, will on Tuesday, September 22, swear in Mr. Emasogbe Matthew Oghene as the new Auditor-General of the state and inaugurate the Governing Councils of three state-owned universities.
The ceremonies are scheduled for 10am at Unity Hall, Government House, Asaba, according to a notice signed by the Secretary to the State Government, Dr. Kingsley Eze Emu.
The event will also feature the formal inauguration of the Governing Councils of the University of Delta (UNIDEL), Agbor; Dennis Osadebay University (DOU), Asaba; and Southern Delta University (SDU), Ozoro.
Oghene’s appointment as Auditor-General followed his recent screening and confirmation by the Delta State House of Assembly.
The Assembly had charged him to deploy his experience towards strengthening accountability, transparency and sound financial management in the state.
For the University of Delta, Agbor, 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 Dennis Osadebay University, Asaba, Professor Patrick Muoboghare will serve as Pro-Chancellor and Chairman of Council.
Other members are Dr. Christopher Onyemenam, Chief Elmina V. Namah, Professor Jacob Oboreh, Dr. Mrs. Josephine Konyeme, Dr. Mrs. Philomena Imonivewerha and Professor Rowell Ubogu.
For Southern Delta University, Ozoro, Chief Godson Echegile will serve as Pro-Chancellor and Chairman of Council.
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.
The constitution of the three Governing Councils was earlier approved by Governor Oborevwori and announced by the Secretary to the State Government.
The inauguration is expected to strengthen governance, oversight and institutional administration across the three state-owned universities.
The appointees and invited guests are expected to be seated by 9:30am, while the ceremony will commence at 10am.
