Uduaghan swears in HOS, Special Advisers, Perm Secs

Delta State Governor, Dr Emmanuel Uduaghan yesterday sworn in a new Head for the State Civil Service (HOS), three special advisers and 12 permanent secretaries.

Mr. Patrick Origho took oath of office as the HOS, while Chief Uche Ugbomah, Mrs. Georgina Evah and Mrs. Lilian Ofili were sworn in as special advisers to the Governor .

Governor Uduaghan explained that the appointment of the special advisers was aimed at strengthening his administration's drive of finishing strong, adding that they should bring their wealth of experience to bear in his administration's quest to bequeath a peaceful and prosperous Delta State that would not be dependent on oil revenue alone.

'The position of Head of Service and Permanent Secretaries are political and from the first day you are appointed into the civil service, if you want to attain the highest position, you must be loyal, diligent, don't refuse posting because a lot of things are considered while making Permanent Secretaries and Head of Service. 'I know that God guided me in making this appointment of Sir Origho from the three names recommended to me by the out-going Head of Service.

'In considering an individual for appointment into the position of Head of Service, due consideration is given to personal integrity, wealth of experience and proven record of performance,' the Governor said.