Asaba, Delta State – January 14, 2026 – Delta State Governor, Rt. Hon. Elder Sheriff Oborevwori, has effected a strategic minor reshuffle in his cabinet, redeploying four commissioners to new portfolios with immediate effect. The move, aimed at optimizing administrative efficiency and aligning expertise with key sectoral priorities, was announced in an official statement signed by the Secretary to the State Government (SSG), Dr. Kingsley Eze Emu.
The reshuffle involves the following key changes:
Engr. Michael Ifeanyi Anoka has been redeployed from the Ministry of Physical Planning and Urban Renewal to the Ministry of Energy. Anoka, an engineer with extensive experience in infrastructure and development projects, is expected to bring his technical expertise to drive advancements in the state's energy sector, including power generation, renewable initiatives, and sustainable energy solutions critical to industrial growth and rural electrification under the MORE Agenda.
- Hon. Sunday Tataobuzogwu moves from the Ministry of Energy to the Ministry of Physical Planning and Urban Renewal. This swap is seen as a deliberate exchange of portfolios to leverage each commissioner's strengths in their new roles, ensuring continuity in energy policy while injecting fresh perspectives into urban planning, land use management, and city renewal efforts amid Delta's rapid urbanization.
- Mrs. Rose Ezewu has been reassigned from the Ministry of Secondary Education to the Ministry of Primary Education. Ezewu, a seasoned education administrator, will now focus on foundational learning, early childhood development, teacher training at the primary level, and improving access to quality basic education across the state's 25 local government areas.
- Dr. Kingsley Ashibuogwu transitions from the Ministry of Primary Education to the Ministry of Secondary Education. With a background in higher and secondary education governance, Ashibuogwu is poised to strengthen secondary schooling, curriculum enhancement, examination performance, and preparations for tertiary transitions.
The statement emphasized that these redeployments take immediate effect, reflecting the Governor's commitment to dynamic governance, merit-based adjustments, and seamless service delivery. This minor reshuffle follows previous cabinet adjustments in the administration and demonstrates Oborevwori's proactive approach to ensuring that commissioners are positioned where their skills can yield maximum impact for Deltans.
In a related development, Governor Oborevwori has approved the nomination of three distinguished individuals to serve as members of the Governing Council of Delta State University (DELSU), Abraka—one of Nigeria's leading state-owned tertiary institutions. The nominees are:
- Rt. Hon. Festus Ovie Agas – A respected former legislator and political figure known for his contributions to legislative processes and community development.
- Rt. Hon. Frank Enekorogha – Another experienced former lawmaker with a track record in public service, governance, and advocacy for educational advancement.
- Chief Charles Ajuyah (SAN) – A Senior Advocate of Nigeria, renowned legal practitioner, and expert in constitutional and administrative law, whose inclusion is expected to bring high-level legal oversight and strategic guidance to the council.
These nominations underscore the Governor's dedication to strengthening tertiary education in Delta State. The Governing Council plays a pivotal role in university policy formulation, financial oversight, appointment of principal officers, and ensuring academic excellence and institutional autonomy. The inauguration of the new council members will be announced in due course, allowing for a smooth transition and continued progress at DELSU.
Delta State University, Abraka, established in 1992, has grown into a multi-campus institution offering diverse programs in arts, sciences, education, engineering, law, and management sciences. Under successive administrations, including Oborevwori's, the university has benefited from infrastructural upgrades, research support, and policies aimed at improving student welfare and graduate employability.
The twin announcements come at a time when Governor Oborevwori's administration continues to prioritize education, infrastructure, and efficient public service delivery as core pillars of the MORE Agenda (Meaningful Development, Opportunities for All, Realistic Reforms, and Enhanced Peace and Security). By fine-tuning the cabinet and bolstering oversight bodies like university councils, the government seeks to accelerate development, enhance accountability, and respond effectively to the needs of citizens.
Stakeholders in the education and public sectors have welcomed the moves, viewing them as evidence of thoughtful leadership. The redeployments are expected to foster better inter-ministerial collaboration, particularly in areas like energy infrastructure supporting urban planning and education reforms that build on foundational to secondary levels.
As Delta State progresses under Oborevwori's leadership—marked by investments in roads, health, youth empowerment, and economic diversification—these administrative adjustments reinforce the administration's focus on results-oriented governance. The Governor has consistently emphasized that public office is a trust to be exercised with diligence, equity, and innovation for the collective good of all Deltans.
The full statement from the SSG's office serves as the official directive, ensuring clarity and compliance across government ministries and agencies. Further details on the council inauguration and any subsequent policy directions from the reshuffled commissioners are anticipated in the coming weeks.
