Cheers as Delta Assembly screens, confirms, DESOPADEC Board nominees

By Tega Odje

ASABA – THERE was cheers and celebration as the Delta State House of Assembly on Tuesday screened and confirmed new members of the Delta State Oil Producing Areas Development Commission, DESOPADEC Board.

The majority leader of the House, Hon. Kenneth Oboro Preyor moved the motion for screening and confirmation of the new members of DESOPADEC.

The motion was promptly seconded by the Chief Whip of the House, Hon.Pat Ajudua PhD.

Confirming the new members of the DESOPADEC Board, the Speaker of the Delta State House of Assembly,Rt.Hon. Sheriff Oborevwori said,”My dear Colleagues, honour are due to those that deserve it. Everybody deserve it. They all stand out.”

The new DESOPADEC Board will be chaired by Hon.Michael Diden a.k.a, Ejele while Chief Askia Ogieh a.k.a Bashorun will be Managing Director.

The other members who were screened and confirmed includes, Hon. Barr. John Mani, Hon. Joyce Overah, Mr. Lucky Shadrach Agediga, Leonard Anuka, Griftson Omasuli, Paul Owen, Chief Kent Okiemute, Dr. Paul Bebenimibo as well ad Dr. Paul Oru will serve as Commissioners and Executive Directors respectively.

In a chat with newsmen shortly after the screening and confirmation, Bebenimibo thanked Governor Arthur Ifeanyi Okowa and his Deputy, Barr. Kingsley Otuaro just as he promised to bring his wealth of experiences to bear.

Bebenimibo also promised to operate an “all embracing government,” stressing that he will seek the opinions of the people in Ijaw Communities before executing any projects and not just imposing any project which has no benefits to them.

The Chief Press Secretary to the Governor, Mr. Charles Ehiedu Aniagwu also assured that he will up his game just as he thanked the Governor for finding him worthy for this assignment.

He said, “I will deploy my strength and ability and ensure that the government achieve its set goals.”

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