BREAKING: Governor Oborevwori Approves Posting of Permanent Secretaries

Published on June 4, 2026

Delta State Governor, Rt. Hon. Sheriff Oborevwori, has approved a fresh redeployment of Permanent Secretaries across key ministries, departments, and government agencies as part of efforts to strengthen service delivery and enhance administrative efficiency in the state public service.

The approval was conveyed in a circular issued by the Office of the Head of Service, Asaba, and signed by the Head of Service, Dr. (Mrs.) Mininim Oseji.

According to the circular, the posting affects several Permanent Secretaries serving in various ministries and government establishments across the state.

Among the changes, Dr. (Mrs.) Charity Ehimen-Babigha was redeployed from the Ministry of Physical Planning and Urban Renewal to the Office of the Head of Service, while Mr. Chukwuka Wilson was moved from the Office of the Head of Service to the Ministry of Physical Planning and Urban Renewal.

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Dr. (Mrs.) Gloria Patrick-Ferife was transferred from the Ministry of Technical Education to the Ministry of Health, while Dr. Okwunze Anthony C. was directed to resume duties in the Ministry of Technical Education.

The posting also saw Mr. Anino Tetsola returning to the Ministry of Housing, where he will continue to oversee State Protocol Matters.

Other affected officials include Dr. Paul A. Yinkore, who was posted to the Delta State Primary Health Care Development Agency; Dr. Nkenchor O. Onyeisi, who was assigned to the Office of the Deputy Governor; and Mr. Akambe O. Henry, who was posted to the Ministry of Basic and Secondary Education.

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Engr. Aghagba Solomon was deployed to the Ministry of Works (Highways and Urban Roads), while Mr. Ogbugo Victor Chike was posted to the Ministry of Environment.

Similarly, Mr. Ighoyota M. Rocky was assigned to the Ministry of Science and Technology, Mr. Itawansa Augustine A. was redeployed to the Ministry of Economic Planning, and Mr. Onobrakpeyan Edwin O. was posted to the Ministry of Water Resources.

Mr. Lucky Nkemachor was also directed to resume duties in the Office of the Secretary to the State Government, while Mr. Amaduobogha Peter was redeployed to the Ministry of Lands and Survey.

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The Head of Service directed all affected Permanent Secretaries to complete their handover processes on or before Monday, June 8, 2026.

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