Delta State Governor, Sheriff Oborevwori, has approved the appointment of Mrs. Eruvwu Juliet Eghene-Ezefili, as the first female Functioning Secretary of the Delta State Universal Basic Education Board (SUBEB).
The appointment was conveyed in a letter dated May 6, 2026, signed by the Head of Service, Mrs. M. I. Oseji.
According to the letter referenced HOS.5/46/TY/179, the appointment took effect from April 30, 2026.
Key Highlights
- The appointment letter was signed by Mrs. M. I. Oseji, Head of Service.
- Effective date: April 30, 2026.
- Mrs. Eghene-Ezefili began her career in education administration and science teaching in 1994.
- She joined SUBEB in 2001 as an administrative officer and later became Director of Teacher Professional Development in 2019.
- The move has been praised by stakeholders as recognition of merit, experience, and inclusion within Delta State’s education sector.
The appointment marks a historic milestone in the administration of the board, as Mrs. Eghene-Ezefili becomes the first female to be appointed to the position, and also the first staff member of the board to rise through the ranks to occupy the position.
A seasoned education administrator and public servant, Mrs. Eghene-Ezefili brings over three decades of experience in educational administration, institutional management, and public sector governance to her new role.
She began her professional career as an educational administrator and science teacher in 1994, and n 2001, she joined the Delta State Universal Basic Education Board, as an administrative officer and steadily rose through the ranks.
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Since 2019, she has served as the firector of teacher professional development at the board.
Stakeholders have described the appointment as a testament to Gov. Oborevwori’s commitment to merit, professionalism, and inclusiveness in governance, particularly within the education sector.
The appointment has continued to attract widespread congratulations from education stakeholders, colleagues, and associates, who described Mrs. Eruvwu Juliet Eghene-Ezefili as a trailblazer, servant-leader, and inspiration to women in public service.
