Okowa fires 29 Commissioners, CoS, SSG

Delta Governor Ifeanyi Okowa has dissolved the State Executive
Council, Ex-Commissioner for Information, Mr Charles Aniagwu has
said.

Aniagwu, who confirmed the development, said the decision was
taken after Tuesday’s state executive council meeting.

He said all commissioners, special advisers, Chief of Staff,
Secretary to the Government (SSG), senior political adviser and the
chief strategist are to handover to the person next to them.

He thanked all members for their contribution in the last six
years, adding they have contributed their quota to the development
of the State.

The State Executive Council has approved dismissal of one
Bernard Onomovo for being culpable for inclusion of names in the
payroll of government.

Aniagwu maintained the dismissed civil servant challenged the
decision, claiming innocence.

He said: “Exco approved the dismissal of Bernard Onomovo who was
responsible for inclusion of some names into the payroll
illegally.

“About two years ago, he was asked to resign after an
investigation was carried out but he petitioned the Exco but
following further investigation he was found culpable.

“He was dismissed because he had wasted the time of Exco and has
been receiving salaries in the last two years.”

The State government also approved a power purchase agreement
with a private power company Bankrupt Power Solutions Ltd to
provide five kilowatts for its multi million naira new secretariat
in Asaba.

Aniagwu noted the surplus energy will be provided, the State
will in conjunction with the private investor, sell to individuals
or to BEDC.

According to Aniagwu, excos also approved N2.8 billion for the
upgrade of the three new universities.

Also approved is the participation of the State in the N7
billion CBN oil palm development, adding the sum will be given to
farmers through a cooperative society

Delta Governor Ifeanyi Okowa has dissolved the State Executive
Council, Ex-Commissioner for Information, Mr Charles Aniagwu has
said.

Aniagwu, who confirmed the development, said the decision was
taken after Tuesday’s state executive council meeting.

He said all commissioners, special advisers, Chief of Staff,
Secretary to the Government (SSG), senior political adviser and the
chief strategist are to handover to the person next to them.

He thanked all members for their contribution in the last six
years, adding they have contributed their quota to the development
of the State.

The State Executive Council has approved dismissal of one
Bernard Onomovo for being culpable for inclusion of names in the
payroll of government.

Aniagwu maintained the dismissed civil servant challenged the
decision, claiming innocence.

He said: “Exco approved the dismissal of Bernard Onomovo who was
responsible for inclusion of some names into the payroll
illegally.

“About two years ago, he was asked to resign after an
investigation was carried out but he petitioned the Exco but
following further investigation he was found culpable.

“He was dismissed because he had wasted the time of Exco and has
been receiving salaries in the last two years.”

The State government also approved a power purchase agreement
with a private power company Bankrupt Power Solutions Ltd to
provide five kilowatts for its multi million naira new secretariat
in Asaba.

Aniagwu noted the surplus energy will be provided, the State
will in conjunction with the private investor, sell to individuals
or to BEDC.

According to Aniagwu, excos also approved N2.8 billion for the
upgrade of the three new universities.

Also approved is the participation of the State in the N7
billion CBN oil palm development, adding the sum will be given to
farmers through a cooperative society