Delta State Governor, Rt. Hon. Sheriff Oborevwori, is set to 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 Tuesday, September 22, at 10am at Unity Hall, Government House, Asaba.
The universities whose governing councils will be inaugurated are 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 screening and confirmation by the Delta State House of Assembly.
While confirming his appointment, the Assembly charged him to bring his wealth of experience to bear in promoting accountability, transparency and sound financial management in the state.
The inauguration of the three university governing councils is expected to further strengthen institutional governance, oversight and administrative effectiveness in the institutions.
For the University of Delta, Agbor, Professor Victor Peretomode will serve as Pro-Chancellor and Chairman of Council.
Other members of the council 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.
The 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.
For Southern Delta University, Ozoro, Chief Godson Echegile will serve as Pro-Chancellor and Chairman.
Members of the council 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 subsequently announced by the Secretary to the State Government, Dr Kingsley Eze Emu.
In a fresh notice issued by the SSG, the appointees and invited guests are expected to be seated by 9:30am ahead of the 10am commencement of the ceremonies at Unity Hall, Government House, Asaba.
