Delta constitutes eight-man-committees for 25th Anniversary

As part of activities to mark the 25 anniversary of the creation of Delta State, the state government on Wednesday set up an eight-man committee charged with the responsibilities to harness the unity and peace that bind the people of the state.

The state commissioner for Information, Patrick Ukah, made the disclosure at a press conference in Asaba.

He said the state governor, Ifeanyi Okowa resolved to celebrate the 25 anniversary of the state with a view to take stock of the journey so far, achievements recorded and plot further and better approaches at present at peaceful co-existence among various ethnic groups.

Other responsibilities of the committee are new development paradigm and refocusing the fundamentals of government to achieve greater and result-oriented improvements in the lives of our people.

“The idea of the celebration of the Silver Jubilee was motivated by the need to review the state of development of the state from inception, examine achievements made, and explore the way forward for greater development, so as to make it primus inter pares among committee of states in the nation”, he said.

He however lauded the achievements of the founding fathers, leaders and past governors of the state, emphasising that they provided the building blocks for lasting developmental legacies in the state.

The governor also explained that the celebration would be private sector driven listed the activities earmarked for the celebration to include Delta Investment and Economic Summit; Music Concert; Grand Gala; Cultural Festival/Beauty Pageant and Thanksgiving service among others.

Members of the committee are,  Ovie Agas, Secretary to Government as Chairman, Patrick Ukah, commissioner of Information,  Mary Iyasere, Commerce and Industry Commissioner, Eric Eboh, Chief Job Creation Officer, Sylvester Monye, Senior Policy Adviser,  George Orogun, Economic Adviser,  Sunday Ozege, Special Adviser, Investment and Shimite Bello, Executive Secretary, Micro, Small and Medium Development Agency as members.