The Delta State Government has commenced a statewide verification exercise for political appointees as part of routine administrative checks aimed at strengthening governance and ensuring accurate official records.
The exercise, approved by the Governor of Delta State, Sheriff Oborevwori, is designed to confirm the current status of political appointees through physical verification and to ensure that government records remain up to date and credible.
According to a statement signed by the Secretary to the State Government, Dr Kingsley Emu, a verification committee has been constituted and mandated to conduct physical screening of political appointees across the state.
The committee which will be chaired by Commissioner for Science and Technology, Odinigwe Odigie, is also expected to submit a comprehensive report on the outcome of the exercise and carry out other assignments incidental to the verification process.
Dr Emu explained that the verification exercise would enable periodic updates of official records affected by relocation, disengagement, or other administrative changes, thereby enhancing efficiency within the public service.
The verification exercise is scheduled to hold at the Press Centre (beside the Chapel), Government House, Asaba, and will be conducted according to federal constituencies on designated dates.
Political appointees from the Ughelli/Udu Federal Constituency, comprising Ughelli North, Ughelli South and Udu Local Government Areas, are to appear on Thursday, February 12, 2026.
Those from Ethiope Federal Constituency, covering Ethiope East and Ethiope West LGAs, will be verified on Wednesday, February 18, 2026.
Appointees from the Okpe/Sapele/Uvwie Federal Constituency, which includes Okpe, Sapele and Uvwie LGAs, are scheduled for Thursday, February 19, 2026.
The exercise continues on Wednesday, February 25, 2026, with political appointees from the Warri Federal Constituency, covering Warri North, Warri South and Warri South-West LGAs.
Verification for appointees from the Burutu/Patani Federal Constituency, comprising Burutu, Patani and Bomadi LGAs, will take place on Thursday, February 26, 2026.
All political appointees in the state have been advised to attend the verification exercise as scheduled.
