PROJECTS EXECUTION: Oborevwori Introduces Whistle-blowing In Delta

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Delta State Governor, Rt. Hon. Sheriff Oborevwori (middle), his Deputy , Sir. Monday Onyeme (2nd left), Secretary to Delta State Government, Dr. Kingsley Emu (left), Head of Service, Delta State, Mr. Reginald Bayoko (2nd right) and Chief of Staff, Government House, Hon. Johnson Erijo (right), during the Governor's meeting with Permanent Secretaries, Heads of Extra Ministerial Departments/Agencies as well as Directors and Deputy Directors in the state civil service in Asaba on Wednesday, January 29, 2025




Delta State Governor, Rt. Hon. Sheriff Oborevwori, Wednesday, called for introduction of whistle-blowing to check poor projects delivery in the state.

Governor Oborevwori, who made the call during an interactive meeting with Permanent Secretaries, Directors and Heads of Ministries, Departments and Agencies (MDAs) at Government House, Asaba, thanked the civil servants for their loyalty, support, commitment and dedication to duty.

He said the meeting, which was the third in the series since his assumption of office, became necessary following reports of some civil servants colluding with contractors to defraud the state through poorly executed projects.

The Governor, said two engineers have been suspended for certifying uncompleted projects for payment, adding that the decision was necessary to serve as a deterrent to others.

Oborevwori said: "All I require from you is loyalty, commitment and dedication to duty, not personal gain, for us it is Delta State first. In advancing Delta through our MORE Agenda, we must give the best to Deltans at all times.

"In everything we are doing in Delta State, we must give it the best. A situation where a superintending engineer will issue certificate for a project not completed and payments made is unacceptable.

"Where you are expected to use 12 mm rod and you use something else is it good?

"So, when I discovered bad jobs and issuance of certificates of completion for projects not completed, on the spot I directed that those involved should be issued a query."

Delta State Governor, Rt. Hon. Sheriff Oborevwori (right) acknowledging cheers from Permanent Secretaries, Heads of Extra Ministerial Departments/Agencies as well as Directors and Deputy Directors in the state civil service shortly after a meeting with them at Government House, Asaba on Wednesday.
 

Governor Oborevwori said that, as a Christian, he would temper justice with mercy, affirming that the punishment to be meted out on erring officials would act as a deterrent to others.

"When a contractor is blacklisted, they can go and do other things elsewhere but as civil servants, when you are involved, you will be dismissed; so, why would you destroy your career?

"Some of the contractors have other companies but you have lost your job; is it a good thing? So, that is the reason I am saying 'let us be on the same page, let's continue to work together to build Delta State and to move Delta State forward'.

"I cannot succeed without you; so, save me the stress of jumping up and down from one site to another because if you do the right thing, I will not be going from one project to the other for inspection.

"All we are saying here in essence is transparency and accountability; zero tolerance for corruption; the need for ethical leadership, whistle-blowing and resistance to corruption because there are consequences for misconduct.

"We need to encourage whistle blowing in the state; we will have some hotlines. If somebody is constructing your road and they are not doing it well, you can snap and send to us.

"The people have a right to complain and the information sent to us would be treated in confidence without disclosing the source," he added.

The Delta State Head of Service Mr. Reginald Bayoko in response, appreciated Governor Oborevwori for his empathy and proactive approach to workers’ welfare, urging civil servants to remain dedicated and result-driven in advancing the administration’s vision for an efficient civil service.


Cross Session of Permanent Secretaries, Heads of Extra Ministerial Departments/Agencies as well as Directors and Deputy. Directors in the state civil service during a meeting with the Governor at Government House, Asaba on Wednesday


Photos: SAMUEL JIBUNOR


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