Delta Gets New Head of Service as Oborevwori Reaffirms Workers’ Welfare

Delta State Governor Sheriff Oborevwori has sworn in Mrs. Charity Babigha-Ehimen as the new Head of Service (HOS), charging her to lead the state public service with fairness, humility, and integrity while improving accountability and operational efficiency across all Ministries, Departments, and Agencies (MDAs).

Speaking during the swearing-in ceremony in Asaba, Governor Oborevwori congratulated Babigha-Ehimen, noting her trajectory in the Delta State Civil Service since 1993, where she rose through the ranks to director before her appointment as Permanent Secretary in 2019.

He urged her to collaborate with Permanent Secretaries and heads of agencies to enforce discipline and ensure prudent management of public resources, emphasizing that leadership in the civil service requires empowering workers to serve the public effectively.

Reaffirming his administration’s commitment to civil servants, Governor Oborevwori highlighted ongoing welfare initiatives, including regular salary payments, continuous professional training, and the 13th-month salary initiative designed to offer a practical financial benefit to workers at the end of the year. He also revealed that the state government has approved the construction of 12 additional duplexes for Permanent Secretaries, alongside a civil servants’ clubhouse whose contract will be awarded shortly.

Commending the retired Head of Service, Dr. Minimie Oseji, for her dedicated service, Governor Oborevwori urged all public servants to remain diligent and neutral regardless of political cycles, while calling on political leaders to maintain peace ahead of the 2027 general elections.

In her response, Babigha-Ehimen expressed gratitude to the governor and pledged to discharge her duties with dedication while aligning with the administration’s MORE Agenda. She unveiled a four-point strategic vision focused on digital empowerment, human capital development, enhanced worker welfare, and stronger internal collaboration across government departments.