Okowa Dissolves Caninet

Governor Ifeanyi Okowa of Delta State has dissolved his cabinet.

The relieved Commissioner for Information, Mr Charles Aniagwu who confirmed the development, said the decision was taken on Tuesday.

He said the Governor dissolved the State Executive, shortly after their meeting on Tuesday.

All commissioners, special advisers, Chief of Staff, Secretary to the Government (SSG), senior political adviser and the chief strategist are all relieved of their appointment.

The Governor thanked all members for their contribution in the last six years, adding they have contributed their quota to the development of the State.

The State Executive before being dissolved, also approved a power purchase agreement with a private power company Bankrupt Power Solutions Ltd to provide five kilowatts for its multi million naira new secretariat in Asaba.

Aniagwu noted the surplus energy will be provided, the State will in conjunction with the private investor, sell to individuals or to BEDC.

According to the relieved Commisioner, the State also approved N2.8 billion for the upgrade of the three new universities.

Also approved is the participation of the State in the N7 billion CBN oil palm development.