… Commends Head of Service for Her Integrity
By Sunday Apah
Delta State Governor, Rt. Hon. Sheriff Oborevwori, assured civil servants that his administration will soon make appointments for Permanent Secretaries.
This assurance was given during a thanksgiving service in honour of the Head of Service, Dr. (Mrs.) Mininim Oseji, at the Church of God Mission, Asaba Bishopric Headquarters, on Sunday.
Governor Oborevwori emphasized that the selection of Permanent Secretaries will be conducted thoroughly, adhering to established procedures and guided by divine insight.
Recognizing the role of divine intervention in Dr. Oseji’s appointment, he praised her civil service career, noting that her success reflects God’s grace rather than mere human achievement.
The Governor commended Dr. Oseji for entering her position with integrity and expressed hope that she would leave in the same manner.
Urging her to uphold the integrity that has characterized her career, Governor Oborevwori highlighted the significance of gratitude, quoting Psalm 100:4, which encourages entering “His gates with thanksgiving and His courts with praise.”
He condemned the practice of age misrepresentation by some civil servants who seek to prolong their service, stating that such actions hinder the recruitment of younger, more dynamic individuals.
The Governor expressed his satisfaction with the ongoing age verification and screening process by the civil service commission and pledged his full support for the initiative.
In her earlier remarks, Dr. (Mrs.) Mininim Oseji expressed deep gratitude to God for the honor she received, noting that she never imagined she would attain “this pinnacle” when she began her career as a young medical officer years ago.
She congratulated Governor Sheriff Oborevwori on his second anniversary in office and thanked all attendees of the thanksgiving service.
Dr. Oseji also praised the Governor and his cabinet for beginning each day with prayer at the Government House Chapel, believing that this practice has contributed significantly to the state’s success.
Bishop Nathaniel Mordi, Bishop Emeritus of the Church of God Mission, delivered a sermon titled “Focusing on Christ for His Immeasurable and Infinite Love,” stressing the necessity of making Christ the central figure in one’s life through conscious effort, discipline, prayer, and adherence to God’s word.
The Bishop congratulated Dr. (Mrs.) Mininim Oseji on her appointment as Head of Service and acknowledged her steadfast commitment to her work and exemplary Christian values.
In a show of support, prayers were offered for Governor Sheriff Oborevwori, seeking divine guidance and blessings as he leads the state.
Accompanying the Governor were his wife, Deaconess Tobore Oborevwori, Deputy Governor Sir Monday Onyeme and his wife, Ezinne Catherine Onyeme, along with other senior government officials.
