Oborevwori Appoints Auditor-General, Inaugurates Varsity Councils

Delta State Governor, Rt. Hon. Elder Sheriff F. O. Oborevwori, has approved the appointment of Mr Emasogbe Matthew Oghene as the new Auditor-General of the State.

Mr Emasogbe is expected to be sworn in on Tuesday, September 22, 2026, at 10:00 a.m. at Unity Hall, Government House, Asaba.

The Governor will also inaugurate the Governing Councils of three state-owned universities - University of Delta, Agbor (UNIDEL), Dennis Osadebay University (DOU), and Southern Delta University (SDU); during the ceremony.

University of Delta, Agbor (UNIDEL)

1. Prof. Victor Peretomode — Pro-Chancellor/Chairman
2. Rear Admiral Peter I. Eluma — Member
3. Prof. Mrs. Ebele Egwunyega — Member
4. Dr. Roland Oritsejafor — Member
5. Mrs. Joy Enwa — Member
6. Prof. Ben Oghojafor — Member
7. Prof. Patrick Oromareghake — Member

Dennis Osadebay University (DOU)

1. Prof. Patrick Muoboghare — Pro-Chancellor/Chairman
2. Dr. Christopher Onyemenam — Member
3. Chief Elmina V. Namah — Member
4. Prof. Jacob Oboreh — Member
5. Dr. Mrs. Josephine Konyeme — Member
6. Dr. Mrs. Philomena Imonivewerha — Member
7. Prof. Rowell Ubogu — Member

Southern Delta University (SDU)

1. Chief Godson Echegile — Pro-Chancellor/Chairman
2. Prof. Benedict Binebai — Member
3. Surv. Mrs. Felicia Omatsola — Member
4. Prof. Stella Chiemeke — Member
5. Dr. Tosan Luck Popo — Member
6. Prof. William Ehwarieme — Member
7. Prof. Mrs. Regina Arisi — Member

In a statement signed by the Secretary to the State Government, Dr. Kingsley Eze Emu, the appointees and invited guests are expected to be seated by 9:30 a.m.

The event is expected to mark a significant step in the administration of the three state-owned universities, as the newly constituted governing councils formally assume their oversight responsibilities.