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  • Delta Assembly approves Oborevwori’s request to appoint 20 SAs

    Delta Assembly approves Oborevwori’s request to appoint 20 SAs

    The Delta House of Assembly on Tuesday approved the request of Gov. Sheriff Oborevwori to appoint 20 Special Advisers (SAs) to assist in driving the administration of the state.

    The approval of the governor’s request followed a motion moved by the Majority Leader of the Assembly, Mr. Emeka Nwaobi, during plenary of the Assembly, presided over by the Speaker, Mr. Dennis Guwor.

    The governor, had in a letter, requested for the Assembly’s approval for the appointment of the SAs and the letter was read during plenary of the Assembly.

    Oborevwori said that the request was in line with section 196, sub-section 1-3 of the Constitution of Federal Republic of Nigeria, as amended.

    The governor who said he would appreciate the House for early consideration of the request, explained that the Special Advisers would assist in driving the administration’s development agenda.

    Also, the Assembly on Tuesday screened and confirmed the nominees for appointment into the Delta State Advisory Council on the Prerogative of Mercy as forwarded to it last week by the governor.

    The motions for the screening and confirmation were moved by the majority leader and seconded by the member representing Aniocha South constituency, Me Isaac Anwuzia.

    The nominees are Justice Celestina Ogisi (Rtd) as Chairman, Prof. Louis Ojogwu, Mr Alexander Neyin, Dr Iris  Ibi, Mr Augustine Eseagwu, Mr Festus Onyaeju, and Mrs Uju Rosaline Monye.

    The speaker commended members for the successful screening and advised the nominees to put in their best in ensuring speedy delivery of justice in the state.

    Oborevwori said the appointment followed the need for reconstitution of the Advisory Council as a result of the expiration of the tenure of members.

    He explained that the appointment was in exercise of powers conferred on him by Section 3, subsection 1 and 2 of the Advisory Council on the Prerogative of Mercy Law 2016.

    The speaker, also at Tuesday plenary, condoled with the family of the former Head of Service of the State, Dr Samuel Okpokpor, over his demise at the weekend.

    The speaker prayed God to grant the family the fortitude to bear the lost and the soul of late former Head of Service, Dr  Okpokpor entire rest.

  • Why I approved appointment of SA on unmarried women affairs – Bauchi Gov

    Why I approved appointment of SA on unmarried women affairs – Bauchi Gov

    Bauchi State Governor Mohammed Bala has defended the appointment of Balaraba Ibrahim as a Special Assistant on unmarried women affairs.

    Earlier, in a letter dated August 4, 2020, with reference number GO/SS/POL/S/83, the governor approved the appointment. Meanwhile, the new appointment caused a controversy in the media.

    However, in a statement released by his senior special assistant on media Mukhtar Gidado on Saturday, Governor Bala said he appointed a special assistant on unmarried women affairs to address the needs of widows and divorcees in the state.

    The Bauchi State Governor who noted that the widows and divorcees constitute a significant segment of the state’s population, said the unending petitions by representatives of this group led to the appointment.

    The statement read; “The governor decided to establish a channel of communication whereby their plight can be addressed like those of other groups in the state.

    “After due consideration and in keeping with his campaign pledge not to leave anybody behind, the governor graciously acceded to their request hence the appointment of a special assistant on women affairs, with the specific responsibility of handling matters related to widows and divorcees, not “unmarried” women.

    “Unfortunately, while producing it, the word “unmarried” was inadvertently introduced into the letter. This is a clear mistake of the head; not of the heart which the Government sincerely regrets.

    “Governor Bala Mohammed is sincerely pained that this error could have caused the women of Bauchi state and elsewhere, considerable distress and embarrassment.

    “He has therefore directed that his personal apologies be conveyed to all women of Bauchi State, particularly the widows and divorcees whose interests he has vowed to protect and advance, always.

    “Finally, governor Bala Mohammed enjoins the good people of Bauchi state to put this matter behind us so that, together, we can sustain the achievements that have been recorded, so far, in diverse areas such as youth empowerment, infrastructural development, rehabilitation of schools and primary healthcare centres, amelioration of the plight of senior citizens and retirees and the harmonious relationship between the executive and the legislature.”