ASABA/Nigeria: Delta State Governor, Rt. Hon. Sheriff Oborevwori, is scheduled to swear in Mr. Emasogbe Matthew Oghene as the state’s new Auditor-General and inaugurate the governing councils of three state-owned universities on Tuesday, September 22, 2026.
The ceremonies will take place at Unity Hall, Government House, Asaba, beginning at 10am, according to a notice signed by the Secretary to the State Government, Dr. Kingsley Eze Emu.
The institutions whose governing councils will be formally inaugurated are the University of Delta, Agbor; Dennis Osadebay University, Asaba; and Southern Delta University, Ozoro. Appointees and invited guests are expected to be seated by 9:30am.
Oghene’s appointment followed his screening and confirmation by the Delta State House of Assembly. During the confirmation process, the lawmakers urged him to apply his experience to strengthening accountability, transparency and sound financial management across the state.
The inauguration of the university councils is expected to provide formal leadership and oversight structures for the three institutions, with emphasis on governance, administration and institutional development.
At 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.
Professor Patrick Muoboghare will chair the Governing Council of Dennis Osadebay University, Asaba. The other members are Dr. Christopher Onyemenam, Chief Elmina V. Namah, Professor Jacob Oboreh, Dr. Mrs. Josephine Konyeme, Dr. Mrs. Philomena Imonivewerha and Professor Rowell Ubogu.
At Southern Delta University, Ozoro, Chief Godson Echegile will serve as Pro-Chancellor and Chairman. The council’s 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.
Governor Oborevwori had earlier approved the constitution of the three councils, with the Secretary to the State Government subsequently announcing their composition.
The September 22 ceremony will therefore formally usher the appointees into their respective responsibilities while also marking the commencement of a new phase of institutional oversight at the three universities.
