JUST IN: Gov Oborevwori Swears-In Clark, Oromoni, 7 Other Special Advisers

By Sunday Onye, Senior Correspondent

The Delta State Governor, Rt. Hon. Sheriff Oborevwori has sworn in nine fresh special advisers in the state on Thursday.

The new special advisers include Chief Ebikeme Clark, Sylvester Oromoni, Hon. Charles Oniyere, Mr Michael Ogboru, Hon. Shadrach Rapu, Dr Donald Peterson; Engr Goodnews Agbi; Hon. Peter Uviejitobor and Chief Nathaniel Igbani.

According to him, the appointment of the new Special Advisers were part of efforts towards building a strong team of technocrats and policy experts for the implementation of his administration’s policies and programmes.

He noted, “Exactly two months ago, I swore in nine Special Advisers as part of the ongoing process of putting together a strong team of technocrats and policy experts for the administration.

“Today, we have added nine more to strengthen the governance process imperative for the actualisation of our MORE agenda.

“While I congratulate the new Special Advisers, I expect that you will justify the confidence that has been reposed in you with this appointment.

“This administration is poised to break new grounds in infrastructural development, inclusive economic growth, and sustainable development.

“Hence, we need men and women of competence, character, and capacity driven by good governance values of transparency, fiscal discipline, accountability, effective public communication, community engagement and excellent service delivery.”