Okowa charges politicians to eschew corrupt practices
Delta State Governor, Ifeanyi Okowa has charged political office holders in the state to ensure prudent management of funds and zero tolerance for corruption in the discharge of their responsibilities.
He said that top government functionaries should be mindful of any manifestation of graft, impropriety and corruption as his administration strove for a stronger state.
Speaking at the inauguration of the Boards of Delta State Capital Territory Development Agency and Warri, Uvwie and Environs Development Agency, in Asaba, Okowa stated that political appointees were expected to be transparent while carrying out their activities.
The Delta State Capital Territory Development Agency has Ighoyota Amori as chairman, Joan Mrakpor as director-general, while Adizue Eluaka, Blessing Adidi, and Isaac Wilkie are members.
Warri, Uvwie and Environs Development Agency has Joseph Otumara as chairman and Ovuozorie Macaulay as director-general. Members are Sunny Ezonfade, Amaka
Egboro and Kelly Otuedon
Also at the event, Joseph Ojobu and James Obeuwou were sworn-in as members of the Judicial Service Commission.
According to the governor, “prudent fund management demands zero tolerance for any manifestation of graft, impropriety and corruption,” urging the politicians to strive to live above board and employ transparency in the conduct of all their duties as selflessness is key.
“Our vision of a strong Delta is aimed at transforming the state into an interconnected and united entity; that means we have to work hard to bring development to our people, not only to enhance their general welfare, but as a way of building sustainable peace.
“It is for these onerous tasks that this administration has articulated its focus for development,” he said, adding, “I, therefore, charge you (political appointees) to become conscious of your roles in the overall achievement of the laudable vision of this administration.”
“Let me warn against infighting amongst members of Boards as the Delta State government will not tolerate anything that will bring about needless distractions and embarrassment,” he added.