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Oborevwori Approves the appointment of Austin Ayemidejor, Sunny Jero, Emmanuel Osazuwa As Special Advisers

The Governor of Delta State, His Excellency, Rt.Hon. Elder F.O Oborevwori has approved the appointment of the following persons as Special Advisers:

Mr. Austin Ayemidejor
Mr. Sunny Jero
Mr. Emmanuel Osazuwa

Similarly, His Excellency has also approved the appointment of Sir Eddy Ogidi Gbegbaje as Chairman Delta State Bureau for Pensions, Mr. Ifeanyi Egwunyenga as Chief Job and Wealth Creation Officer and Mr. Jude Oghenewaire Emurotu as member of the Delta State Independent Electoral Commission.

According to a statement signed by the Secretary to the State Government (SSG) Dr. Kingley Emu, the Special Advisers will be sworn-in on Tuesday 30th April, 2024 by 10.am

The statement further added that the Chairman of the Delta State Bureau for Pensions, the Chief Job Creation Officer, the Delta State Independent Electoral Commissioner and Board members for the Rural Water Supply and Sanitation Agency, the Agency for Adult and Non Formal Education and the Delta State Arts Council will also be inaugurated on 30th April, 2024 by 10.am

The ceremonies will take place at the Unity Hall Government House, Asaba while the appointees, their family members and guests are to be seated by 9.30am.

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