From Paul Osuyi, Asaba
Delta State Governor-elect, Mr. Sheriff Oborevwori has announced the constitution of an 88-man transition committee for his inauguration on May, 29.
Oborevwori who is the current Speaker of the state House of Assembly, released the list on Thursday night.
Our correspondent observed that the list is dominated by serving and former cabinet members as well as House of Assembly members of the outgoing administration.
Chaired by former Vice Chancellor of the University of Benin (UNIBEN), Prof. Emmanuel Nwanze, the committee has as secretary former Commissioner for Higher Education, Prof. Hope Eghagha.
Members of the committee, which would be inaugurated on May 2 are Dr. Kingsley Emu, Dr. Barry Gbe, Sunday Onoriode, Fidelis Tilije, Ifeanyi Egwunyenga, Johnbull Edema, Samuel Mariere and Dr Kingsley Ashibuogu, Darlington Ijeh, Joan Adanioma, Festus Agas, Isaac Akpoveta who are all serving cabinet members in the outgoing government.
Others are Solomon Ighrakpata, Ferguson Onwo, Emeka Nwaobi, Barr. Mrs. Lyna Aliya Ocholor, Princess Pat Ajudua and Anthony Elekeokwuri, who are serving members at the House.
It also include Goodnews Agbi, Abel Esievo, Prince Kelly Penawou, Mrs Cordelia Anyangu, Hon Pally Eghovie, Hon Shola Daibo, Mrs Georgina Evah, Mrs Christabel Obiuwevbi, Philomena Ededey, Mrs. Shimitte Bello, Dr. Mrs. Evelyn Aluta, Mrs. Roseline Amioku, Hon. John Nani, Mr. Mofe Pirah, Barr. George Orogun, Mr. Ikechukwu Maduemezue, Mr. Ovie Emuakpor, Hon. Godknows Angele and Hon. Perez Omuon.
Also to serve in the committee are Mr. Ezekiel Okoh, Mr. Godspower Enerho, Mr. Isaac Weyinmi Agbateyiniro, Mr. Donald Peterson, Mr. Eugene Uzum, Mr. Isioma Okonta, Mr. Odinigwe Daniel Odigie, Mr. Emmanuel Eyakagba, Hon. Onoriode Agofure, Mr. Augustine Ogedegbe, Rt. Hon (Barr.) Basil Ganagana, Hon. Johnson Erijo, Chief Allison Ogidigben, Chief Favour Izoukumor, Olori Atuwatse III and Miss Orode Uduaghan.
It also include Justin C. Okoroji, Erarawewho Junior Uyero, Okodozor Ukubokeye, Christian Onogba, Mr. Kennedy Uzoka, Mr Austin Ayemidejor, John Mutu, Prof. Ikomi Robert, Pascal Adigwe, Emmanuel Okoro, John Ashima, Apostle Dr. Okonye Cyril Ifechukwude and Rev. Gideon Ogheneruemu Oyibo.
Others are Goodluck Ofobruku, Osanakpa Augustine, Caroline Orobosa Usikpedo, Sonny Ekedaye, Barr. Chris Ifeanyi Osakwe, Barr. Possible Solomon Ajede, Efe Tobor Josiah, Eze Henry Ekene, Emeka Umerah Bidokwu, Prof Festus Arunaye and Barr. Stella Anetor.
Besides, Ben Igbakpa, Mideno Bayagbon, Barr. Andrew Orugbo, Sen Emmanuel Aguariavwodo, Rev. Fr. Christopher Ekabor, Barr. Val Arenyeka, Dr Michael Ifeanyi Osuoza and Owin Erirhomuru, made the list.
The outgoing governor, Dr. Ifeanyi Okowa had last week set up a handover committee with the Secretary to the State Government, Patrick Ukah, as chairman.