Governor Oborevwori of Delta State has reaffirmed his administration's dedication to achieving excellence through process-driven and result-oriented governance. Speaking at the 2023 Delta State Executive Council Retreat in Asaba, Governor Oborevwori emphasized the importance of aligning government ministries, departments, and agencies (MDAs) with the administration's policy focus.
The retreat, themed "Delivering the M.O.R.E Agenda for Advancing Delta: Strategies Enablers," aimed to ensure that the MDAs' programs and activities are in line with the strategic imperatives of the MORE agenda. Governor Oborevwori highlighted the need for measurable deliverables, key performance indicators, and accountability to enhance the efficiency and effectiveness of the government.
Governor Oborevwori stressed the significance of a credible feedback mechanism to monitor project progress and evaluate their impact. He emphasized that his administration is process-driven, result-oriented, and committed to excellence. The governor expressed his determination to advance the state by realizing its full potential through the MORE agenda.
As a motivational tool, the governor announced that commissioners would be expected to sign a Performance Bond at the end of the retreat, aiming to keep the focus on achieving established deliverables. The MORE agenda, according to Governor Oborevwori, aims to foster inclusive and sustainable economic growth, strengthen human capital, develop infrastructure, improve financial management, and enhance governance and accountability systems for improved service delivery.
In his keynote speech on "Innovative Approach to Building a State that Works for the Citizens," Governor Obaseki of Edo State highlighted the challenges posed by the global inflation caused by the COVID-19 pandemic. He emphasized the increasing use of technology and artificial intelligence, urging sub-national and local governments, including Delta State, to work diligently to meet the needs of the people.
Governor Obaseki also revealed plans to repurchase the state's shares in the Benin Electricity Distribution Company (BEDC), collaborating with Delta, Ekiti, and Ondo States. The Deputy Governor of Delta State, Sir Monday Onyeme, expressed gratitude for organizing the retreat and emphasized the governor's commitment to reshaping governance for greater efficiency.
Dr. Kingsley Emu, the Secretary to the State Government, provided a comprehensive overview of the More Agenda and its thematic areas during the retreat. The participants welcomed this opportunity to gain insight into the philosophy and vision of the Agenda, with the goal of approaching governance differently.
With the commitment of the Delta State government to excellence and the implementation of the MORE agenda, the retreat sets the stage for a transformative and impactful administration focused on the welfare and development of the state.
[Press Unit, Govt. House, Asaba]
