Oborevwori suspends agriculture commissioner, sends three others on compulsory leave

“Governor Sheriff Oborevwori of Delta State has suspended Commissioner Hon. Omoun Perez from the Ministry of Agriculture and Natural Resources, along with placing Permanent Secretary Bennett Agamah, Assistant Director Engr. Oki Yintareke and Chief Accountant Gabriel Idiatacheko on compulsory leave. This action follows allegations of mismanagement within the ministry, prompting the governor to form a seven-man committee led by the Secretary to the State Government, Dr. Kingsley Emu, to investigate further. The government emphasizes that these measures are precautionary and aimed at ensuring transparency and impartiality in the investigation process. Source: Vanguard

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Governor Sheriff Oborevwori of Delta State recently suspended the Commissioner for Agriculture and Natural Resources, Hon. Omoun Perez, along with directing the compulsory leave of key officials. This move comes amid investigations by a committee led by Secretary to the State Government, Dr. Kingsley Emu, tasked with probing alleged infractions related to ministry scheme management. The state government emphasized that the suspensions are precautionary, and aimed at maintaining the integrity and impartiality of the investigative process.