From Paul Osuyi, Asaba
Delta State governorship candidate of the New Nigeria People’s Party (NNPP) in the March 18 election, Goodnews Agbi and eight others were on Wednesday sworn-in as Special Advisers to the state governor, Sheriff Oborevwori.
Among others swore-in was Michael Ogboru, son of the governorship candidate of All Progressive Grand Alliance (APGA) in the said election, Great Ovedje Ogboru.
Others were Charles Oniyere; Ebikeme Clark; Sylvester Oromoni, Shadrach Rapu; Donald Peterson; Peter Uviejitobor; and Nathaniel Igbani.
Swearing-in the Special Advisers in Asaba, Oborevwori said his administration was poised to break new grounds in infrastructural development, inclusive economic growth and sustainable development.
Oborevwori enjoined the appointees to put in their best to actualize his administration’s M.O.R.E Agenda for the people of the state, explaining that 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.
“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 M.O.R.E 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,” he said.
The governor said given the intellectual depth, maturity, and political savviness of the new appointees, he was confident that they would contribute meaningfully to his policies and programmes
He charged the new appointees to bring in new ideas that would help in advancing the state from where it is currently.
“As policy experts and politicians conversant with our developmental aspirations, I expect nothing but the best from you.
“Your performance will be measured by your ability to generate new ideas, adapt quickly to emerging trends, and manage various interests and persuasions to advance Delta through the MORE agenda.
“This administration is in a hurry to accomplish more within a relatively short time. Hence, you must work with a sense of urgency, creativity, and innovation necessary for us to successfully execute our policies and programmes for the greater good of all,” the governor stated.
He urged the Special Advisers to further promote the mutual harmony among the various ethnic nationalities, warning against giving preferential treatment to people but to serve the good people of Delta State irrespective of their ethnic nationality, party affiliation, socio-economic status, or educational background.
Responding on behalf of the appointees, Mr. Charles Oniyere thanked the governor for finding them worthy to serve, assuring that they would remain irrevocably committed to the success of the administration’s M.O.R.E Agenda.