Oborevwori underscores importance of local governments to nation-building

Delta State Governor, Rt. Hon. Sheriff Oborevwori, Wednesday, underscored the importance of Local Government Councils to the overall growth and development of the nation.

Governor Oborevwori stated this when he received on Christmas visit the College of Heads of Personnel Management, HPMs and Treasurers to the Local Governments, TLGs led by its President, Chief Austin Emaduku, at his Osubi country home.

Delta State Governor, Rt. Hon. Sheriff Oborevwori (6th right), being presented with a souvenir by the Head of Personnel Management of Ughelli South Local Government Area, and President, College of HPM and TLGs Delta State, Mr. Austin Emaduku (2nd right) while the Chairman of Local Government Civil Service Commission, Chief Joseph Otirhue left), and Mrs. Juliana Manager (right) look on during a visit to the Governor at his Osubi country on Wednesday. PIX: SAMUEL JIBUNOR


The Governor who expressed delight at receiving the delegation appreciated them for their support before, during and after the elections.

Governor Oborevwori said: "I am very happy to receive you all this morning. I thank you for all your support at the grassroots."

"We will continue to do our best to advance our MORE Agenda for the development of our state. What is more important is for the state to move from this level to a higher level. We will look at the issues you raised and see how to resolve them."

Delta State Governor, Rt. Hon. Sheriff Oborevwori (2nd left), being presented with his portrait by the Head of Personnel Management of Ughelli South LGA, and President, College of HPMs and TLGs, Delta State, Mr. Austin Emaduku (2nd right) while the Chairman of Local Government Civil Service Commission, Mr. Joseph Otirhue (left), ) and Mrs. Juliana Manager (right) looks on during a visit by members of the College to the Governor at his Osubi country home on Wednesday. PIX: SAMUEL JIBUNOR.

On appointment of qualified persons from retirees of Local Government Service, the Governor said; "we will continue to appoint people with experience and those who are qualified and strong enough to work will be appointed because we need their experience to add value to governance".

On employment of junior staff, Governor Oborevwori said: "The State Government will employ when necessary."

"For instance we recently approved employment of over 2,000 teaching and non-teaching staff for Local Government Education Authority."

"I count on your support always; support us because the Local Government is very key. We are all from a Local Government."


Delta State Governor, Rt. Hon. Sheriff Oborevwori (6th right), Chairman of Local Government Civil Service Commission, Chief Joseph Otirhue (6th left), HPM, Ughelli South LGA, and President College of HPMs and TLGs, Delta State, Mr. Austin Emaduku (5th right), Chairman of Okpe LG Council, Chief Isaiah Esiovwa (4th right), Mrs. Juliana Manager (5th left) and other members of the College shortly after a visit to the Governor in his Osubi country home on Wednesday. PIX: SAMUEL JIBUNOR

"If our Local Governments are doing well then our state will be well. Try as much as possible to go to work and serve the people very well because you are employed to serve."

Earlier, Emaduku who is the of Personnel Management in Ughelli South Local Government Council, congratulated the Governor on his various victories at the polls and tribunals and commended the Governor for his support to Local Government Councils.

He lauded the Governor for the appointment of Deacon Joseph Otirhue as Chairman of Local Government Service Commission and appealed to him to consider consolidation of salaries of HPMs and TLGs in the Local Government Councils like Permanent Secretaries in the State Civil Service.

He recalled dearth of junior staff in the Local Government Service and appealed to the Governor for approval to employ junior staff to fill existing vacancies.

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