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Delta State Governor Suspends Commissioner for Agriculture Amidst Investigation

Muhammad A. Aliyu
By Muhammad A. Aliyu
Published: January 31, 2024
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Delta State Governor, Sheriff Oborevwori
Delta State Governor, Sheriff Oborevwori
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Governor Sheriff Oborevwori of Delta State has taken swift action by suspending the Commissioner for Agriculture and Natural Resources, Hon Omoun Perez, alongside other officials, pending the outcome of an investigation into the management of the ministry’s schemes.

The suspension, effective immediately, also extends to the Permanent Secretary, Ministry of Agriculture, Bennett Agamah; Assistant Director, Agricultural Engineering, Engr Oki Yintareke; and Chief Accountant, Gabriel Idiatacheko, who have been instructed to proceed on compulsory leave.

The decision follows the establishment of a seven-man committee, chaired by the Secretary to the State Government, Dr Kingsley Emu, tasked with investigating claims and perceived infractions related to the management of the ministry’s schemes, particularly the implementation of the Greenhouse project.

In a statement issued by the Press Unit, Government House, the governor’s office clarified that the suspensions were not indicative of guilt but rather a measure to ensure the integrity of the investigative process.

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The statement reads, “Arising from the outcome of the review of the implementation of the Greenhouse project by the State Ministry of Agriculture and Natural Resources, the Governor of Delta State, Rt. Hon. Elder Sheriff F.O. Oborevwori, has constituted a seven-man committee chaired by the Secretary to the State Government (SSG), Dr. Kingsley Emu, to investigate the claims and perceived infractions related to the management of the scheme by the Ministry.

“Consequent upon the interim report of the committee, and to have unimpeded access to information during the period of the investigations, the Governor, Rt. Hon. Elder Sheriff F.O. Oborevwori, has approved the immediate suspension of Hon. Omoun Perekebena Perez, Hon. Commissioner for Agriculture and Natural Resources.

“While Messrs Bennett Ezon-Abode Agamah, Permanent Secretary; Engr. Oki Preowei Yintareke, Assistant Director, Agricultural Engineering; and Mr. Gabriel Idiatacheko, Chief Accountant, are to proceed on compulsory leave until further notice in line with Civil Service extant rules.

“The government’s action is in no way a presumption of guilt but rather a necessary measure to uphold the sanctity of the investigative processes already instituted, which is to ensure that the investigation is conducted without any potential for undue influence or bias.”

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Muhammad Ameer Aliyu, is a prolific journalist who joined Okay Nigeria in 2015 with the aim staying committed to bringing more positive growth to the digital news platform. He is the Senior Editor at Okay Nigeria.
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