By Austin Ogwuda
A notable female political figure in Delta State, Dame Nkem Okwuofu alias ‘Mother of Government’ (MoG) yesterday resigned her appointment as the Chairman of the Civil Service Commission.
She is a die-hard People’s Democratic Party (PDP) powerful leader and a grass root mobilizer.
Although no reason was offered for the resignation, tongues are already wagging as to what must have gone wrong this time around.
The Obamkpa-born political stalwart from Delta North senatorial district of the State also known as ‘Agunwanyi’ (lioness) had remained visible and actively involved in politics and governance of Delta State.
Right from the inception of the first civilian government of late Chief Felix Ibru in the state, Okwuofu occupied one position or the other from previous governments, including Commissionership position.
Adored by previous governments as she proudly claimed to be the “mother” of every governor that governed the State.
The Secretary to the Delta State Government, Dr. Kingsley Emu in a terse message signed by him said, “it is hereby announced for the information of the general public particularly Deltans, that the Governor of Delta State, His Excellency, Rt. Hon. Sheriff F.0 Oborevwori has approved the voluntary resignation of appointment of the Chairman, Civil Service Commission, Dame Patience Okwuofu with immediate effect.
“His Excellency wishes to express his gratitude to Dame Patience Okwuofu for her contributions towards the growth of the civil service in the state which has brought about series of reforms that have positively transformed the state civil service.
“The Governor therefore uses this medium to thank her for her service to the state and to wish her well in her future endeavours”, the statement added.
