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Gov. Okowa Assigns Portfolios To Newly Swore-in Commissioners
The Governor of Delta State, Senator Dr. Ifeanyi Okowa has approved the assigning of portfolios to the eight newly swore-in Commissioners and members of the State Executive Council.
This was contained in a statement by Mr. Chiedu Ebie, Secretary to the State Government on Thursday evening.
The portfolios are as follows:
Chief James Augoye – Ministry of Works
Chief Patrick Ukah – Ministry of Basic and Secondary Education
Mrs. Flora Alatan – Ministry of Women Affairs, Community and Social Development
Hon. Chika Ossai – Ministry of Commerce and Industry
Rt. Hon. Basil Ganagana – Ministry of Energy
Barr. Peter Mrakpor – Ministry of Justice
Chief Festus Ochonogor – Ministry of Housing
Prof. Patrick Muoboghare- Ministry of Higher Education
The statement also said that for purpose of clarity, the portfolios of the Special Advisers as announced by His Excellency, the Governor during their swearing-in are as follows:-
(i) Senator Emmanuel Aguariavwodo – Housing Development and Urban Renewal
(ii) Rt. Hon. Emmanuel Okoro – Rural and Community Development
(iii) Hon. Efe Ofoburuku – Legislative Matters
(iv) Dr. Kingsley Emu – Chief Economic Adviser
(v) Prof. Sylvester Monye – Senior Policy Adviser
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