Delta State Governor, Dr Iifeanyi Okowa
Information reaching Ndokwa Reporters has revealed that Delta State Governor, Dr Iifeanyi Okowa has nominated twelve names as Commissioner designate.
The twelve names forwarded to the House of Assembly for screening and approval according to our source are Dr Kingsley Emu, Hon Joyces Overa, Barr. Mary Iyasere, Arc.Joseph Ogeah and Mr. Vincent Uduaghan.
Others are Rev. Dr Shola Williams, Chief Fidelis Okenmor Tilijie, Hon Barr John Nani, Barr. Newworld Safugha, Mr. Augustine Chikezie and Mr. Ebie Chiedu.
The nominees are to appear before the house for screening on the 30th of June.
When Ndokwa Reporters contacted Ifeanyi Okowa Special Assistant on Community Media, Mr Jonathan Onwuka he confirmed the report. He, however, affirmed that he is not too sure of the actual numbers of names sent to the Delta State House of Assembly, since he was out of Asaba for official assignment.
“ Yes. The report is true. I am not sure of the actual number,” he said.
The list as can be seen has the names of some active members of the Emmanuel Uduaghan government, and a cousin of the former governor. Barr Newword Safugha was the immediate past commissioner for Local Government Affairs.
Our source revealed that the house received the names as they resumed today, 23 June, 2015, after a two weeks holiday.
