The Delta State Governor, Sheriff Oborevwori, has ordered the immediate suspension of the Commissioner for Agriculture and Natural Resources, Omoun Perez, over allegations of infractions in the implementation of a Greenhouse project by the ministry. He also raised a seven-man panel to conduct a probe in the allegations. Omoun Perekebena Perez, Hon. Commissioner for Agriculture and Natural Resources, while Messrs Bennett Ezon-Abode Agamah, Permanent Secretary; Engr. “The government’s action is in no way a presumption of guilt but rather a necessary measure to uphold the sanctity of the investigative processes already instituted which is to ensure that the investigation is conducted without any potential for undue influence or bias,” the statement said.

Source: Punch February 01, 2024 09:04 UTC