Delta: Oborevwori tasks newly sworn-in commissioners, special advisers on innovative thinking
Delta state governor, Mr Sheriff Oborevwori, Wednesday, swore in six commissioners and six special advisers, charging them to be innovative in thinking at this critical times.
Governor Oborevwori while swearing-in the newly appointed commissioners and special advisers at Government House, Asaba, said the nation was experiencing times which required innovative and creative thinking by governments at all levels to provide good governance for the people.
The commissioners were Barr. Val Arenyeka – Agriculture and Natural Resources; Hon. Peter Uviejitobor – Oil and Gas; Barr. Thankgod Trakiriowei – Youth Development; Hon. Ebikeme Clark – Directorate of Riverine Infrastructural Development; Hon. Sunday Tataobuzogwu – Energy and Mr Smart Ijeoma – Technical Education.
The Special Advisers included Mr. George Oyefia – Agriculture and Natural Resources; Mr. Johnbull Edema – Bureau for Special Duties and Government House; Hon. Matthew Opuoru – Environment; Hon. Ramson Onoyake – Youths; Dr Toyin Agbolayah – Community Development and Chief Onajite Brown – Government Affairs.
While congratulating the new commissioners and special advisers, the governor said, “be innovative and think outside the box. The times we live in call for creativity and innovation on the part of those of us who have been entrusted with leadership.
“Staying afloat in a turbulent economy demands mental rigour, strategic planning, and creative execution of policies and programmes.
“I urge you all to think outside the box. As leaders you must be resourceful, encourage and welcome new ideas, and be ready to churn out innovative policies and programmes targeted at meeting the real needs and aspirations of our people. You must therefore, guard against nonchalant attitudes and hit the ground running.”
The governor also urged the appointees to acquaint themselves with and observe financial regulations, adding that the administration places high premium on fiscal discipline, probity, and accountability.
