By Tejiri Ebikeme

A public affairs commentator, Engr. Lucky Oyovwi has described the Secretary to the Delta State Government (SSG), Comrade Ovuozourie Macaulay as a humble leader, saying his choice by Governor Emmanuel Uduaghan was not misplaced.

Ovuozuorie Macaulay, Delta SSG.

In a press statement made available to our correspondent in Warri, Engr. Oyovwi held that the SSG was just the right person for the job.

While showering praises on Governor Uduaghan for his proactive approach to state issues, the public affairs commentator, stated that the cordial working relation between the Governor and the SSG has made the rapid development of the state possible.

“The greatness that Delta State has achieved today is as a result of the good leadership and commitment of Governor Uduaghan. To me, knowing and choosing the right people is the first quality of a good leader and this is what our amiable Governor has displayed in the person of Comrade Ovuozourie Macaulay, the Secretary to the State Government (SSG),” he said.

According to him; “I have quietly watched the political scene with keen interest with a view to ‘throwing my weight’ and influencing our good people on the need to queue behind the right leaders. I desire to have a transformational leader who is humble. Who comes to my mind? Comrade Ovouzourie Macaulay who our intelligent governor has chosen as Secretary to the State Government comes to my mind. This humble leader has continuously and closely worked with our splendid governor in transforming our beloved Delta State to an enviable height. Thank you once again, our amicable governor for your right choice.”

“Leadership is a matter of trustworthiness (Sun Tzu). Comrade Ovouzourie Macaulay is trustworthy, reliable and consistent. Comrade Ovouzourie Macaulay looks at leadership as an opportunity to do the right for the people, and not as a passport to misdemeanors. To me and other good Deltans, these are high values of Comrade Ovouzourie Macaulay that are worthy of emulation,” he stated.

Engr. Oyovwi also said that; “A leader must be a good listener (Fisher, 1974). Comrade Ovouzourie Macaulay has good listening skills and has never been found wanting when it comes to listening. Our humble SSG has consistently displayed this trait in his participatory and collaborative leadership approach. It is imperative to state here that Comrade Ovouzourie Macaulay has a very high listening trait, which can be attested to by all that have come across our SSG in his sustainable and inclusive developmental approach since his days as the Commissioner for Power in the state.”

According to him; “The SSG has consistently displayed diligence, devotion and commitment to duties for our beloved Delta State. To say our SSG, Comrade Ovouzourie Macaulay is dependable will be an understatement! Comrade Ovouzourie Macaulay is a humble leader that I will always hold in high esteem!”

He said further that; “The good people of Delta State who meant well for our beloved state are looking forward to seeing Comrade Ovouzourie Macaulay catapult to greater heights in the nearest future. God bless you sir, our reliable and humble SSG and God bless our amicable Governor.”

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