Governor Ifeanyi Okowa of Delta State on Thursday swore in 18 new Commissioners as members of the State Executive Council.
He charged the commissioners to be innovative by initiating new ideas that would lead to the realisation of the Stronger Delta mantra.
Okowa said that the reconstitution of the cabinet become necessary to move on as a government following the dissolution of the cabinet on May 18.
According to him, the commissioners have to be innovative, shun the routine way of doing things, bring in new ideas, be creative and take bold action.
“They must be effective communicators; they must take time to communicate with their staff and subordinates.
“The commissioners have to be role models both in their public and private lives, live exemplary lives that will portray the administration in good light,” he said.
Okowa also charged them to ensure that they go back home to relate with their people and community and to shun double standards in their dealings with the people.
TheNewsGuru.com, TNG observed five of the Commissioners were women in line with the government’s resolve to effectively engage women in politics and development.
Portfolios of the newly sworn in commissioners in Delta State.
1. Mr. Charles Aniagwu – Commissioner for Information
2. Dr. Barry Gbe – Commissioner for Economic Planning
3. Hon. Julius Egbedi – Commissioner for Agriculture
4. Mr. Ifeanyi Egwuyenga – Commissioner for Youth and Sports.
5. Olorogun Barr Arthur Akpowowo – Commissioner for Urban Renewal
6. Chief Festus Ochonogor – Commissioner for Housing
7. Mrs. Flora Alanta – Commissioner for Women Affairs.
8. Mr. Churchill Amagada – Commissioner for Trade and Investment.
9. Engineer Jonathan Ukodhiko – Commissioner for Energy.
10. Barr Evelyn Omavowan Oboro – Commissioner for Water Resources.
11. Engineer Noel Omordon – Commissioner for Works.
12. Chief Fidelis Tilije – Commissioner for Finance.
13. Mrs Rose Esewu – Commissioner for Basic and Secondary Education.
14. Engineer Lawrence Ejiofor – Commissioner for Culture and Tourism.
15. Princess Shola Ogbemi-Daibo – Commissioner for Technical Education.
16. Mr. Onogba Chris – Commissioner for Environment.
17. Barrister Kate Oniawan – Commissioner for Lands and Survey.
18. Mr. Johnbull Edema – Commissioner for Bureau for Special Duties.