…Restates commitment to building a stronger Delta
TUE, JULY 02 2019-theG&BJournal-DELTA State Governor, Senator Dr Ifeanyi Okowa today administered oath of office on five Special Advisers saying that their knowledge, wisdom and experience will improve the performance of his administration in its strive to deliver on its electoral promise of a Stronger Delta.
There are also strong indications that the governor, who has set a strong and positive tone for his administration’s development focus in the next four years, will be swearing the first batch of commissioners tomorrow. The list is kept close to his chest but theG&BJournal gathered from close sources that a sizeable number from his first tenure will be returning but with different portfolios.
According to the governor who spoke shortly after the oath was delivered on the Special Advisers at Government House, Asaba, “Special Advisers play important roles in our modern democratic setting; they are carefully selected for their specific policy expertise and ability to skilfully navigate the layers of bureaucracy and partisan viewpoints to deliver on the administration’s goals and objectives. Modern statecraft places a demand on them to lessen the burden of the demanding and complex workload of the Chief Executive.”
Those who were sworn-in as Special Advisers at the well-attended ceremony were Prof. Sylvester Monye, Senior Policy Adviser; Dr Kingsley Emu, Chief Economic Adviser, Senator Emmanuel Aguariavwodo, Housing and Human Development, Rt. Hon Emmanuel Okoro, Rural and Community Development and Hon. Efe Ofoburuku, Legislative Matters.
According to the governor, “It is true that our first tenure ended on a high and even now, we continue to receive plaudits for our phenomenal achievements in job creation, human capital development and infrastructural renewal, but, we cannot afford to rest on our oars because, the next four years promise to be as fulfilling as it would be challenging.”
‘’We must think outside the box in order to proffer creative solutions to unexpected developments as we march forward; we are resolved in our quest for a diversified, inclusive and self-reliant economy that will withstand any external shocks.”
He told the special advisers that he expects nothing but sound, practical advice that meets global best practices because, ‘’this administration expects from you bold ideas and initiatives that will engender Prosperity, Peace and Progress. “
The governor reiterated his commitment to the development of the state and spoke to his this administration’s readiness and willingness to work with Deltans at home and in Diaspora and from all walks of life.
‘’We welcome advice and suggestions that will help us better the lot of our people and make our beloved Delta State the pride of all and I also expect all and sundry people to continue to pray for the continued success of this administration because when we succeed, the citizens are all the better for it,” he said.
Responding on behalf of the Special Advisers who were sworn-in, Prof. Sylvester Monye thanked Governor Okowa for believing in their abilities to render advise and contribute to the success stories of his administration, assuring that they will do their best to contribute towards achieving a Stronger Delta State.
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