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 will take place at 10am at Unity Hall, Government House, Asaba, according to a notice signed by the Secretary to the State Government, Dr. Kingsley Eze Emu.
The three institutions 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 experience to bear in strengthening accountability, transparency and sound financial management in the state.
The inauguration of the university governing councils is expected to further strengthen institutional governance, oversight and administration in the three universities.
UNIDEL Council
At 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.
DOU Council
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.
SDU Council
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 composition of the three governing councils was earlier approved by Governor Oborevwori and subsequently announced by the Secretary to the State Government.
The Tuesday ceremonies are expected to mark another step in the administration’s efforts to strengthen governance and accountability within the state’s tertiary education sector.
According to the notice, all appointees and invited guests are expected to be seated by 9:30am, ahead of the commencement of the ceremonies at 10am.
