Governor Sheriff Oborevwori has assured civil servants in the state that his administration will soon appoint Permanent Secretaries.
Oborevwori made the promise during a thanksgiving service on Sunday, held in honour of the Head of Service, Dr. (Mrs) Mininim Oseji, at Church of God Mission, Asaba Bishopric Headquarters.
The Governor held that the appointment of the Permanent Secretaries would be thorough, guided by due process and divine wisdom.
Praising God for His divine hand in the appointment of the Head of Service, Oborevwori commended Dr. Oseji’s journey in the civil service, acknowledging that her achievement was a testament to God’s favour, rather than human effort.
The Governor lauded Dr. Oseji for entering her position with integrity and prayed that she would leave with the same virtue.
While urging her to maintain the integrity that has defined her career, Governor Oborevwori emphasized the importance of gratitude, referencing Psalm 100:4, which encourages believers to “enter His gates with thanksgiving and His courts with praise.”
Condemning the act of age falsification by some civil servants with the intention of extending their years of service, the Governor lamented that such acts deprive younger, and more energetic persons the opportunity to be recruited.
He expressed satisfaction with the civil service commission’s ongoing screening and age verification exercise and affirmed his full support for the exercise.
Earlier in her remarks, Dr. (Mrs.) Mininim Oseji, expressed heartfelt gratitude to God for the honour bestowed upon her, stating that she never thought she would reach “this pinnacle” when she started her civil service career as a young medical officer several years ago.
The Head of Service congratulated Governor Sheriff Oborevwori on his second anniversary in office, just as she thanked everyone who attended the thanksgiving service.
She also commended the Governor and his cabinet members for starting their day with prayer at the Government House Chapel, which she believes had contributed to the success of the state.
Bishop Nathaniel Mordi, Bishop Emeritus of the Church of God Mission, who delivered a sermon titled “Focusing on Christ For His Immeasurable and Infinite Love.” emphasized the importance of making Christ the center figure of one’s life through conscious efforts, discipline, prayer, and obedience to God’s word.
The Bishop while congratulating Dr. (Mrs.) Mininim Oseji for her appointment as Head of Service, praised her for her unwavering dedication to her work and exemplary Christian life.
In a heartfelt display of support, prayers were offered for Governor Sheriff Oborevwori, seeking divine guidance and blessings as he leads the state.
Oborevwori was accompanied by his wife, Deaconess Tobore Oborevwori, Deputy Governor, Sir Monday Onyeme and his wife, Ezinne Catherine Onyeme, and other senior government functionaries.
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