By Our Correspondent
ASABA/Nigeria: Delta State Governor, Rt. Hon. Sheriff Oborevwori, on Tuesday strengthened his administration with the inauguration of two new commissioners and five other statutory office holders, filling vacancies in the State Executive Council and strategic government institutions.
The new commissioners, Brave Enodeh and Moses Ogodo, were sworn in alongside Cosmas Igbenije, who joined the Governing Board of the Delta State Oil Producing Areas Development Commission (DESOPADEC), while Chief Joseph Ojobu, Chief James Obeuwou and Fun-Ebi Edonyabo took the oath of office as members of the Delta State Judicial Service Commission.
The ceremony, held at Government House, Asaba, follows recent changes in the state cabinet after two commissioners resigned to pursue elective positions in the Delta State House of Assembly.
Speaking after administering the oath of office, Governor Oborevwori reminded the appointees that public office demands integrity, transparency and accountability, urging them to place public interest above personal considerations.
He said the appointments were intended to strengthen governance and improve service delivery across the state, stressing that the confidence reposed in them should be justified through dedication and responsible leadership.
The governor particularly charged the new DESOPADEC board member to support ongoing development efforts in oil-producing communities, noting that the commission has continued to implement infrastructure and social intervention projects across its mandate areas.
Oborevwori also urged the newly inaugurated members of the Judicial Service Commission to protect the independence and credibility of the judiciary by carrying out their constitutional responsibilities with fairness and impartiality.
According to him, an effective justice system remains essential to good governance and public confidence in democratic institutions.
Responding on behalf of the appointees, Commissioner Brave Enodeh thanked the governor for the opportunity to serve, assuring Deltans that the new officials would work collectively to justify the confidence placed in them.
Tuesday’s inauguration completes the replacement of former commissioners who vacated office to seek legislative seats, while also filling vacancies in statutory bodies responsible for oil-producing communities and judicial administration.
