Delta acting gov sacks commissioners

The acting governor of Delta State, Prince Sam Obi, on Monday dissolved the state executive council.

Last week, a list of six commissioner - nominees was sent to the state House of Assembly by the acting governor for confirmation. The nominees are expected to be screened by the House today.

Announcing the sack of the commissioners in a statement, the Secretary to the State Government, Dr Beatrice Omeni, directed them to hand over the management of their various ministries and government properties in their possession to the permanent secretaries or the most senior director, where there was no permanent secretary.

Dr Omeni conveyed the acting governor’s appreciation to the commissioners for their contributions towards the growth of the state, even as a new executive council would soon be put in place.

The Nigerian Tribune gathered that the dissolution was aimed at getting rid of technocrats, while most of the affected ones are likely to return.

Meanwhile, the state government has constituted a nine-member council of Delta State School of Marine Technology, Burutu, headed by Professor Ben Okaba.

The Acting Provost of the school is Mr Ditimi Johnson Adjekota, while Mr Izonwe Oteheri Solomon is to serve as Acting Registrar.




In another development, the acting governor, Prince Obi on Monday admonished religious organisations to continue in prayers, as this was needed to make the state and country better.