Oborevwori Appoints New Auditor-General, Inaugurates University Governing Councils
Delta State Governor, Sheriff Oborevwori, has approved the appointment of Mr. Emasogbe Matthew Oghene as the new Auditor-General of the state.
The Governor has also approved the inauguration of Governing Councils for three state-owned universities — the University of Delta, Agbor; Dennis Osadebay University; and Southern Delta University.
For the University of Delta, Agbor, Prof. Victor Peretomode will serve as Pro-Chancellor and Chairman, with Rear Admiral Peter I. Eluma, Prof. Ebele Egwunyega, Dr. Roland Oritsejafor, Mrs. Joy Enwa, Prof. Ben Oghojafor and Prof. Patrick Oromareghake as members.
At Dennis Osadebay University, Prof. Patrick Muoboghare will serve as Pro-Chancellor and Chairman, alongside Dr. Christopher Onyemenam, Chief Elmina V. Namah, Prof. Jacob Oboreh, Dr. Josephine Konyeme, Dr. Philomena Imonivewerha and Prof. Rowell Ubogu as members.
For Southern Delta University, Chief Godson Echegile will serve as Pro-Chancellor and Chairman, while Prof. Benedict Binebai, Surv. Mrs. Felicia Omatsola, Prof. Stella Chiemeke, Dr. Tosan Luck Popo, Prof. William Ehwarieme and Prof. Regina Arisi will serve as members.
According to a statement signed by the Secretary to the State Government, Dr. Kingsley Eze Emu, the Auditor-General and members of the three university governing councils will be sworn in and inaugurated at 10:00 a.m. on Tuesday, September 22, 2026, at the Unity Hall, Government House, Asaba. Appointees and invited guests are expected to be seated by 9:30 a.m.
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