Delta State Governor, Rt. Hon. Sheriff Oborevwori, will on Tuesday, September 22, swear in the newly appointed Auditor-General of the state, Mr. Emasogbe Matthew Oghene, while inaugurating the Governing Councils of three state-owned universities.
The ceremonies are scheduled to commence at 10am at Unity Hall, Government House, Asaba.
The three 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. During his confirmation, the Assembly charged him to bring his experience to bear on the promotion of accountability, transparency and sound financial management in the state.
The inauguration of the university councils is expected to strengthen governance, oversight and administrative direction across the three institutions.
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. Members include 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. The council 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 had earlier been approved by Governor Oborevwori and subsequently announced by the Secretary to the State Government, Dr. Kingsley Eze Emu.
Appointees and invited guests are expected to be seated by 9:30am ahead of the 10am ceremonies.
