By Barth Ozah
Special Adviser to the Delta State Government on Entrepreneurship Development, Dr. Donald Onyibe Peterson has been unveiled as the Patron of Integrity Group of Delta State, with a pledged to continue to contribute to the group vision of promoting and propagating the MORE agenda and You Matter Charity Foundation.
Peterson who spoke after being inaugurated as Patron of Integrity Group of Delta state in Agbor on Tuesday, said he was delighted to be so recognised and honoured with the patronship of Integrity Group.
Represented at the occasion by his aide, Mr. Mike Okwudolor, he said as a man of integrity he is happy to be associated with the Integrity Group noting that due to its commitment to the MORE agenda, Integrity Group is now a ‘way of life’ in Delta state.
“Peterson has learnt a lot from former governor Ifeanyi Okowa and he is also learning more from governor Sheriff Oborevwori. Peterson is man that inspires all, a lover of youths and a man that gives everyone his respect. I want to assure you of his commitment to Integrity Group in promoting the MORE agenda and You Matter Charity Foundation.”
Earlier, the Convener of Integrity Group of Delta State, Dr. Oke Idawene, described Peterson as a leader with a difference noting that by the virtue of his unveiling as a Patron of Integrity Group, he is automatically a member of college of Patrons supporting good governance as encapsulated on the MORE agenda of governor Sheriff Oborevwori’s administration.
Idawene noted that governor Oborevwori needed the support of all Deltans to enable him deliver on his campaign promises.
“We should give credence to governor Oborevwori’s administration over the on going Warri, Effurun flyover bridge, Kwale-Beneku bridge, Ode-Itsekiri road, Ogwuashi-Kwale, Ugheli road and so many projects that have been commissioned.
“Oborevwori’s achievements in the seventeen months as shown him as a leader with vision and compassion who came to power prepared for governance, the governor has embarked on projects and programmes that have directly impacted on the lives of the entire citizens living in the state.”
He commended the leadership qualities of Dr. Peterson noting that he has done well on his role as Specific Adviser on Entrepreneurship Development through his various agricultural initiatives.
“He a man that has done well in using his office to implement programmes as contained in MORE agenda documents hence he is chosen as a Patron of Integrity Group because he is one of the key actors in Oborevwori’s administration.” Idawene stated.
The highlight of the ceremony was the presentation of certificate, decoration and unveiling of Dr. Donald Onyibe Peterson as Patron of Integrity Group of Delta State.