Governor Okowa Appoints New DG for DESTMA

Delta Governor, Senator Dr Ifeanyi Okowa has nominated Retired Navy Commander, Samuel Idah Azubuike as new Director General of the Delta State Traffic Management Agency (DESTMA).

The name of the nominee was contained in a letter sent to the State House of Assembly by the Governor and read by the Speaker, Rt Hon Sheriff Oborevwori.

According to the governor, the nomination was in exercise of the powers conferred on him by section 12 sub section 1 of the law establishing the Delta State Traffic Management Agency of 2013.

The governor said he would appreciate if prompt action is taken to place the name of the nominee before the House for consideration and confirmation to enable him effect his appointment in line with the law.

The Majority Leader,Honourable Tim Owhefere moved a motion for the House to receive the letter for further consideration and was seconded by the Minority Leader, Honourable Innocent Anidi before being adopted.

The Speaker, Rt Hon Sheriff Oborevwori thereafter directed the nominee to submit thirty five copies of his curriculum vitae to the office of the Clerk on or before December 2, 2019 and appear for screening on Tuesday December 3, 2019.