Delta State Governor, Rt. Hon. Sheriff Oborevwori, is set to swear in Mr. Emasogbe Matthew Oghene as the new Auditor-General of the state and inaugurate the Governing Councils of three state-owned universities.

The ceremonies are scheduled to hold at 10am on Tuesday, September 22, 2026, at Unity Hall, Government House, Asaba.

The inauguration will formally usher in the Governing Councils of the University of Delta (UNIDEL), Agbor; Dennis Osadebay University (DOU), Asaba; and Southern Delta University (SDU), Ozoro.

Oghene’s appointment as Auditor-General followed his screening and confirmation by the Delta State House of Assembly.

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During his confirmation, the Assembly charged him to deploy his experience and expertise towards strengthening accountability, transparency and sound financial management in the state.

The inauguration of the three university governing councils is also expected to enhance institutional governance, oversight and administration across the institutions.

UNIDEL Governing Council

At the University of Delta, Agbor, Professor Victor Peretomode will serve as Pro-Chancellor and Chairman of Council.

Other members of the council are Rear Admiral Peter I. Eluma, Professor Mrs. Ebele Egwunyega, Dr. Roland Oritsejafor, Mrs. Joy Enwa, Professor Ben Oghojafor and Professor Patrick Oromareghake.

Dennis Osadebay University Council

At Dennis Osadebay University, Asaba, Professor Patrick Muoboghare will serve as Pro-Chancellor and Chairman of Council.

Members include Dr. Christopher Onyemenam, Chief Elmina V. Namah, Professor Jacob Oboreh, Dr. Mrs. Josephine Konyeme, Dr. Mrs. Philomena Imonivewerha and Professor Rowell Ubogu.

Southern Delta University Council

For Southern Delta University, Ozoro, Chief Godson Echegile will serve as Pro-Chancellor and Chairman.

Other members are Professor Benedict Binebai, Surveyor Mrs. Felicia Omatsola, Professor Stella Chiemeke, Dr. Tosan Luck Popo, Professor William Ehwarieme and Professor Mrs. Regina Arisi.

The constitution of the three governing councils had earlier been approved by Governor Oborevwori and announced by the Secretary to the State Government, Dr. Kingsley Eze Emu.

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In a fresh notice signed by the SSG, the swearing-in and inauguration ceremonies will take place at Unity Hall, Government House, Asaba, commencing at 10am.

The appointees and invited guests are expected to be seated by 9:30am ahead of the commencement of the event.