Shun nepotism, Okowa charges aides
Delta state Governor, Ifeanyi Okowa, on Wednesday, charged political appointees in the state to be fair, equitable and shun nepotistism in the discharge of their duties.
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The governor made the call while swearing in two new special advisers in Asaba.
He said that the new appointments were necessary to keep the wheel of governance running smoothly and to ensure that his administration had a formidable team to build on its stronger Delta vision.
He charged the appointees to discharge their responsibilities in accordance with Section 196 (sub-section 1) of the 1999 Constitution (as amended) and work selflessly for the good governance and development of the state.
The new special advisers are Chief Godwin Ogadi and Chief Andrew Osawota.
Okowa said: “In the face of the most challenging moment in our contemporary history, we have nonetheless resolved as an administration to continue to do the needful to keep the wheel of governance running smoothly.
“Aside from being long-standing party stalwarts, the appointees have distinguished themselves as strategic thinkers, astute administrators and capable leaders – essential qualities required for the office.
“As I have always said, special advisers occupy a distinct role in our modern democratic setting; they are needed for their expert policy inputs and ability to marry politics, and policy in order to actualise the administration’s goals and objectives.
“It goes without saying that the next three years are going to be very challenging and draining; the coronavirus pandemic poses a clear and present danger to the national economy, and by implication, our developmental aspirations.
“We will therefore, need all the competence, skill and experience that we can muster. This is where your appointments become very apt.’’
He expressed confidence that his administration would benefit from the vast knowledge, maturity and political savvy of the new appointees.
Chief Osawota responded on behalf of the new advisers and thanked the governor for considering them worthy to be part of the team to build a stronger Delta state.
He told the governor that they identify with his vision and would work with him to attain the desired objectives of his administration.
