Delta State Governor, Sheriff Oborevwori, will on Tuesday, September 22, swear-in Mr. Emasogbe Oghene as the state’s new auditor-general and inaugurate the governing councils of three state-owned universities.
The ceremonies, scheduled for the Government House, Asaba, will see the formal inauguration of the governing councils of the University of Delta (UNIDEL), Agbor; Dennis Osadebay University (DOU), Asaba; and the Southern Delta University (SDU), Ozoro.
Key Highlights
- Oborevwori will swear-in Emasogbe Oghene as Delta State’s new auditor-general on Tuesday.
- Governing councils of three state universities will be inaugurated the same day.
- Oghene’s appointment follows screening and confirmation by the Delta State House of Assembly.
- Prof. Victor Peretomode heads the UNIDEL, Agbor council as pro-chancellor.
- Prof. Patrick Muoboghare heads the Dennis Osadebay University, Asaba council.
- Chief Godson Echegile heads the Southern Delta University, Ozoro council.
New Auditor-General To Be Sworn In
Oghene’s appointment as auditor-general follows his recent screening and confirmation by the Delta State House of Assembly.
The assembly charged him to deploy his experience towards strengthening accountability, transparency and sound financial management in the state.
The inauguration of the university councils is expected to strengthen governance, oversight and institutional administration across the three institutions.
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UNIDEL, Agbor Governing Council
For the University of Delta, Agbor, Prof. Victor Peretomode will serve as pro-chancellor and chairman of council. Other members are Rear Admiral Peter Eluma, Prof. Ebele Egwunyega, Roland Oritsejafor, Mrs. Joy Enwa, Prof. Ben Oghojafor and Prof. Patrick Oromareghake.
Dennis Osadebay University, Asaba Governing Council
At the Dennis Osadebay University, Asaba, Prof. Patrick Muoboghare is the pro-chancellor and chairman. Members of the council are Christopher Onyemenam, Chief Elmina Namah, Prof. Jacob Oboreh, Mrs. Josephine Konyeme, Mrs. Philomena Imonivewerha and Prof. Rowell Ubogu.
Southern Delta University, Ozoro Governing Council
For the Southern Delta University, Ozoro, Chief Godson Echegile will serve as pro-chancellor and chairman. Other members of the council are Prof. Benedict Binebai, Mrs. Felicia Omatsola, Prof. Stella Chiemeke, Tosan Popo, Prof. William Ehwarieme and Prof. Regina Arisi.
The constitution of the three governing councils was earlier approved by Governor Oborevwori and announced by the Secretary to the State Government, Kingsley Emu. Updates from the state government are available on the Delta State Government website. For more updates, follow us on X.