Governor Ifeanyi Okowa of Delta State has sent names of 17 commissioners designate to the state House of Assembly for confirmation.
Names of the nominees were announced by the Speaker, Sheriff Oborevwor, at the plenary on Thursday, June 17, 2021.
Those designated by the governor for appointment as commissioners are; Mr Charles Aniagwu, Dr Barry Gbe, Mr Ifeanyi Egwuyenga, Chief Arthur Akpowowo, and Chief Festus Ochonogor.
Among others are Engineer Jonathan Igworiwoh, Mrs Flora Alanta, Mr Churchill Amagada, , Honourable Evelyn Oboro, Engineer Noel Omordon, Chief Fidelis Tilije, and Mrs Rose Esenwu.
Also appointed as Commissioners are Barrister Kate Oniawan, Engineer Lawrence Ejiofor, Princess Shola Ogbemi-Daibo, Mr Chris Onogba, and Mr John Onyema.
Okowa disclosed that the nomination of members of the State Executive Council was in line with the powers vested on him by section 192, subsection 2 of the 1999 constitution as amended.
The nominees have been briefed to submit twenty-five copies of their CVs to the office of the clerk on or before June 21, and to appear for screening on June 22, 2021.