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Governor Okowa appoints His Fmr SSG Ovie Festus Agas, as new Chief of Staff

Last updated: June 10, 2021 11:47 am
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Delta State Governor Ifeanyi Okowa has appointed his former Secretary to the State Government, Ovie Festus Agas, as his new Chief of Staff.

Festus Agas who hails from Ughelli-North LGA, Delta State was formerly the SSG from 2015 – 2019.

His appointment as Chief of Staff, may not be unconnected to the plans of securing larger votes for the PDP from the Delta Central Senatorial District, ahead of 2023 Governorship Election.

Also Read: Gov. Okowa unveils Made-In-Delta talent hunt

Agas replaces David Edevbie who was the former Chief of Staff in the just dissolved State Executive Cabinet.

The new Chief of Staff, was also a former Deputy Speaker of the State’s House of Assembly during the administration of former Governor James Ibori.

Edited by Tunde Orebiyi.

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