Oborevwori administration'll work with professionals, says Onyeme ~ Truth Reporters

 

Deputy Governor of Delta State, Sir Monday Onyeme, on Tuesday, said Governor Sheriff Oborevwori's administration will work with professionals to advance the state forward.

The Deputy Governor gave the assurance in Asaba when the Chairman and members of Institute of Chartered Accountant (ICAN), Asaba District, paid him a  courtesy visit, 

He assured professionals of  government's readiness and collaboration in sharing positive ideas and suggestions towards the growth and development of the state.

The Deputy Governor said, "When good people that are knowledgeable, sincere and hard working are in government, the government becomes better and better.

"Government is about service to humanity, for our constituencies to becomes better and the world in general will become a better place.

"Professionals and people with knowledge should not shy away from politics; as an individual, I am encouraging professionals to go into politics."

He observed that members of ICAN as professionals are qualified to hold any political position and should not shy away from politics.

While saying that accounting is a noble profession, the Deputy Governor commended the Executive of ICAN for keeping the profession high and promised to continually identify with the Institute.

"I am delighted to see my professional colleagues; my joy is that most of you were my students who are now Chattered Accountants. 

"We thank God for a day like this; it is the joy and pride of every parent to see their children outshine them, so, I am happy that my students are now Chattered Accountants. 

"Nothing will delight a professional more than being in the midst of his colleagues; I will be attending your programmes now that I am in Asaba," the Deputy Governor asserted.

Earlier in their various remarks, Deacon Daniel Odeh, FCA, outgoing Chairman, ICAN, Asaba District Society and Mrs. Agaunoke Mary, Chairman-elect, said the professional body came to felicitate with the Deputy Governor on his assumption of office.

The courtesy visit was witnessed by the Deputy Chief of Staff, Hon. Christopher Osakwe and the State Accountant General (A-G), Mrs. Joy Enwa.