Governor Okowa to inaugurate new cabinet on Thursday

The Executive Governor of Delta State, Dr Ifeanyi Okowa will inaugurate new executives on Thursday.

This was disclosed by the Secretary to the State Government, Chief Patrick Ukah on Wednesday during a chat with Nigerian NewsDirect.

Recall that on Tuesday 18th May 2021, Okowa sacked the 25 Commissioners in the State including the Secretary to the State Government, Chief of Staff Government House, Senior Political Adviser, and others.

The immediate past Commissioner for Information, Mr Charles Aniagwu, who disclosed this while briefing newsmen on the outcome of the State Executive Council meeting, said the move was to give room for fresh blood to strengthen the administration’s agenda of a stronger Delta state.

Aniagwu named those affected by the dissolution to include the 25 Commissioners, Secretary to the State Government, Mr Chiedu Ebie; Chief of Staff, Mr David Edevbie; Senior Political Adviser, Mr Funkekeme Solomon; Chief Strategist, Festus Agas and Special Advisers.

However, in the bid to keep the institution of governance running, Okowa later appointed 9 new advisers, including Dr Kingsley Emu as Chief Economic adviser including : Mr. Omimi Esquire and Hon. Chief Isaac Anwuzia as political advisers, and Rt. Hon. Emmanuel Okoro as special adviser.

Other special advisers appointed by Okowa are Hon. Kelly Penawou, Chief Andy Asawota (Esq.), Chief Mrs. Mary lyasere, Chief Edwin Uzor and Chief Godwin Ogadi.