Delta governor-elect inaugurates 98-man transition team

Delta State Governor-elect, Senator Ifeanyi Okowa, on Tuesday, inaugurated a 98-man team for his transition.
The members are listed in three committees – Technical Committee on Programme Development/Governance, Committee on Hand Over and Committee of Night of Praise – to ensure a smooth exercise.
Former Minister, Prof. Sam Oyovbaire, is the Chairman of the Committee on Programmes Development/Governance.
Chief Clement Ofuani and popular actor, Richard Damijo, a commissioner in Governor Emmanuel Uduaghan’s State Exco, are the chairmen of the remaining two committees.
The event was held at the Unity Hall, Government House, Asaba.
The Governor-elect urged the committee members to ensure the interest of the state was uppermost in their minds while performing their duty.
He listed their terms of reference to include ensuring a seamless transition in the state, implementation of the policies and programmes of the new administration after inauguration; advise on governance structure, size, relationship and best practices that will enable greater efficiency and outcome and examine the 2015 Budget, provision of standard template and guidance for the preparation of handover documents by every ministry; review and give situation reports as regards projects, programmes and activities of the ministry; ensuring adequate documentation of the assets and liabilities of the ministry/agency; taking stock of the resources and staffing of the ministry and relating and coordinating with officials of the state government ministries, departments and agencies, the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) and other stakeholders.
He said: “The transition from one administration to another is often a defining moment in any democracy. The work can sometimes be burdensome but not overwhelming. It can be challenging but gratifying when it results in a seamless transition and the development of a blueprint that ensures the incoming government starts on a sure and strong footing.
“The success or otherwise of any transition process is measured by how quickly an incoming administration is able to get to grips with the work at hands and begins to effectively implement its plans, policies and programmes.
“The members of these committees to be inaugurated today have been selected based on certain criteria. It does not mean they work harder than others. Membership of the committees does not translate to appointment into the state Executive Council. Appointment will not be based on the work of the committee or on the recommendation of members of the committees”.