Bomadi Local Govt Boss Swears-in Secretary To Local Govt, Says Transition Process Complete
…Charges SLG On Dedication, Service Delivery
“Let’s Bury Our Differences Under The Andaye Led Administration, SLG
Bomadi: The executive chairman, Bomadi Local Government Area of Delta State, Hon. Rawlings Dagidi Andaye, has sworn into office the Secretary to the Local Government, SLG, Hon. Famous Ofurobiri, describing the ceremony as an event that “completes the successful transition process” of his administration.
Hon. Andaye, swearing in the SLG at the Council Conference Hall, Wednesday, noted that the SLG played a vital role in the local government administration, stressing he served as the chief scribe, secretary to the executive committee and coordinator of the various departments of the council.
“In a statement issued by the Chief Press Secretary to the council chairman, Chancel Bomadi Sunday, just after the ceremony, the council boss was quoted as re-echoing his administration’s resoluteness in fulfilling campaign promises to the letter.
Hon. Andaye said: “It is with great joy and excitement that I welcome you all to this memorable occasion, marking the establishment of the Bomadi Local Government Executive Committee and the unification of the political class of the council area.
“As you may recall, on July 18, 2024, I swore in the honourable councillors and subsequently on August 22, 2024, I swore in five Supervisors, formally inaugurating the Local Government Executive Committee. Today’s event completes the successful transition process.
“The office of the Secretary Local Government (SLG) plays a vital role, serving as the Chief Scribe, Secretary of the Executive Committee and Coordinator of the various departments. The secretary also liaises with the Legislative Arm through the Leader of the Legislative Assembly. In essence, the secretary is the cornerstone connecting technocrats with political officeholders.
“I charge you to see your appointment as a call to selfless service, dedicating yourself to the administration of the local government council with unwavering commitment, passion and relentless focus on delivering results.
“As you take office at this pivotal moment in our nation’s history, prioritize energy between the Management Team, Political Class and Workforce, and drive transformative leadership and governance.
“I encourage you to demonstrate a high degree of responsibility, honesty, unity and dignity undeterred by the challenges ahead. Your suggestions for system improvement are always welcome as I maintain an open-door policy for colleagues, workers and the public.
“However, I acknowledge the enormity of the task before you, and I also acknowledge your qualities of diligence and competence in service delivery. I have no doubts that together with the Executive committee, Legislative Arm and career Civil Servants we will overcome the challenges.
“More so, I’m resolute in the fulfillment of my administration’s main agenda of grassroots development in commensuration on with the mandate given me by the people of Bomadi local Government Area.
“I congratulate you on your confirmation by the Delta State House of Assembly and your subsequent swearing in as Secretary to the Local Government. I pray that God grants you wisdom, strength and good health throughout your tenure”.
“In his response, Hon. Ofurobiri expressed appreciation to the executive chairman of council for deeming him fit to be appointed as the SLG, vowing to abide by the oath of office in the discharge of his assigned duties, diligently.
Hon. Ofurobiri, who was overwhelmed with joy and appreciation also thanked the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP family in Bomadi local government area, stressing there was the need to work in unity.
“On behalf of myself and the Bomadi PDP family, I appreciate you for considering me worthy of the office of the secretary to the Local Government. I will be diligent and discharge my duties effectively.
We Must Bury Our Differences
“We have come to run an inclusive government, we have come to serve the people and everybody should see this administration as a united family. I will be supportive and discharge my duties effectively as secretary to the Local Government.
“I urge all party faithful to use the Dagidi Andaye led government as a platform of sinking all differences, let’s bury our differences within the PDP in the Local Government Area, “he said.