Delta Governor, Sheriff Oborevwori, announced yesterday that the state has achieved gender balance in the appointment of Permanent Secretaries, with 23 men and 17 women holding the positions.
He made this statement in Asaba, the Delta capital, during a courtesy visit by the Forum of Female Permanent Secretaries led by Dr. Mininie Oseji, the Permanent Secretary of the Ministry of Environment.
Governor Oborevwori expressed satisfaction with the performance of the Permanent Secretaries and urged them to continue their efforts in supporting his MORE agenda.
He assured that the state would continue to create a conducive work environment for civil servants and provide opportunities for their training and retraining to ensure maximum productivity.
He said: “We are trying our best to ensure that our civil servants live a very good life even after retirement. On the issue of mass transit in Asaba and Warri, we actually need it now that people are clamouring that there should be no Okada in Asaba.
“Since the ban on Okada in Asaba and its environs, the crime rate has reduced. Initially, I was reluctant, but, today, we thank God for the decision because it is paying off.
“We will think of the best solution to provide mass transportation for Deltans, especially the civil servants, to go to work.”
Oborevwori emphasized the importance of training, adding that if justified approval would be given.
Mrs Oseji said the forum was established in October 2021 to provide a platform for female Permanent Secretaries to discuss matters of common interests.
She commended Governor Oborevwori for his people-centered projects executed across the state, including the provision of official cars for serving Permanent Secretaries in the state.
She appealed for the provision of accommodation for serving Permanent Secretaries, adding that what they have currently was inadequate for the number of Permanent Secretaries.
