By Kparobo Ehvwubare-Asaba 

Delta State Governor, Rt. Hon. Sheriff Oborevwori, will on Tuesday, September 22, swear in Mr. Emasogbe Matthew Oghene as the state’s new Auditor-General and inaugurate the Governing Councils of three state-owned universities.

The ceremony, scheduled for 10:00am at Unity Hall, Government House, Asaba, will also mark the formal inauguration of the governing councils of the University of Delta (UNIDEL), Agbor; Dennis Osadebay University (DOU), Asaba; and Southern Delta University (SDU), Ozoro.

Oghene’s appointment followed his screening and confirmation by the Delta State House of Assembly, which tasked him with deploying his experience to strengthen accountability, transparency and sound financial management in the state.

The inauguration of the university councils is expected to provide stronger governance, oversight and institutional direction for the three universities.

UNIDEL Governing Council

For the University of Delta, Agbor, Professor Victor Peretomode will serve as Pro-Chancellor and Chairman of Council.

Other members are Rear Admiral Peter I. Eluma, Professor Mrs. Ebele Egwunyega, Dr. Roland Oritsejafor, Mrs. Joy Enwa, Professor Ben Oghojafor and Professor Patrick Oromareghake.

Dennis Osadebay University Council

At Dennis Osadebay University, Asaba, Professor Patrick Muoboghare will serve as Pro-Chancellor and Chairman.

Council members are Dr. Christopher Onyemenam, Chief Elmina V. Namah, Professor Jacob Oboreh, Dr. Mrs. Josephine Konyeme, Dr. Mrs. Philomena Imonivewerha and Professor Rowell Ubogu.

Southern Delta University Council

For Southern Delta University, Ozoro, Chief Godson Echegile will serve as Pro-Chancellor and Chairman.

Other members are Professor Benedict Binebai, Surveyor Mrs. Felicia Omatsola, Professor Stella Chiemeke, Dr. Tosan Luck Popo, Professor William Ehwarieme and Professor Mrs. Regina Arisi.

The constitution of the three governing councils had earlier been approved by Governor Oborevwori and announced by the Secretary to the State Government, Dr. Kingsley Eze Emu.

According to a fresh notice signed by the SSG, appointees and invited guests are expected to be seated by 9:30am, ahead of the commencement of the ceremony at 10:00am.

The twin events are expected to strengthen financial accountability in the state and institutional governance across Delta’s three state-owned universities.