An Ughelli based businessman and political stakeholder, Onoriode Giane Gwede has described the appointment of Patrick Ukah, Secretary to the Delta State Government as recognition of excellence.
Onoriode Giane made this remark to pressmen in Asaba while attending the inauguration of the SSG alongside other Special Advisers and Political Advisers to Governor Ifeanyi Okowa. Onoriode Giane who says he has known Patrick Ukah for a long time described him as suave, urbane, and very thorough, stressing that these qualities may have endeared him to the Governor, Dr. Ifeanyi Okowa.
Continuing, Giane said for one man to have traversed two major Ministries – Ministry of Information and Ministry of Basic and Secondary Education before becoming SSG in one administration is a huge testimony to his pedigree, reliability and efficiency in service.
Onoriode Giane congratulated the new SSG and hoped that God will grant him wisdom, robust health and sense of purpose to carry out this all-important assignment.