Dr Okowa’s life has been one dedicated to Public Service. His experience in the executive and legislative arms of government coupled with his credentials as a tested and proven politician and public administrator certainly put him in a vantage position to govern Delta State.

SENATOR DR. IFEANYI OKOWA

DELTA STATE GOVERNOR

PROF. EMMANUEL OGUJOR  

POLYTECHNIC RECTOR

PROFESSOR EMMANUEL APOYI OGUJOR has an amiable even-tempered personality and what can be considered a strong character but he brooks no insolence. He graduated from the University of Benin in 1997 with a first-class degree in Electrical/Electronic Engineering. He obtained a Master's degree in the same field in 2000 and a Doctorate degree in 2006 with specialization in Power and Machines all from the same university. He is a member of the Nigeria Institute for Biomedical Engineering (MNIBE: AO9)-2001; member, Nigerian Society of Engineers (MNSE: 12,540)-2002; member, Nigerian Institute of Management-2004; member, Council for the Regulation of Engineering in Nigeria (COREN: R10, 490)-2004, member, Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineering (IEEE), USA.90507492-2008.

Professor Emmanuel Ogujor has several national/international publications to his credit and became a professor on 1st October, 2013. He has served as member and Chairman of various committees and as Head of Department of the Electrical/Electronic Department of University of Benin until his recent appointment as Rector of Delta State Polytechnic, Otefe-Oghara.

One of the first achievements recorded by Professor Emmanuel Ogujor as Rector of the Polytechnic is to identify areas of waste and plug them in order to shore up money to tackle other more sensitive areas of need at the Polytechnic. He has done this successfully in the area of wanton consumption of diesel at the polytechnic.

Secondly, he has set up various committees to brainstorm, explore and come out with findings on grey areas impeding the development of the polytechnic administration.

Thirdly, he has empowered the consultancy unit of the polytechnic to come out with a blueprint of likely and possible businesses that the polytechnic can invest in as a way of getting an alternative source of income for the institution instead of relying heavily on the much-touted part time programme and the very lean State Government subvention.

He has succeeded in dousing the apprehension of both staff and students by creating a convivial atmosphere that is capable of igniting academic pursuit and excellence. For example, staff members are now being deployed based on merit and not on whom you know or closeness to the corridors of power

He rewards excellence and hard work through proper motivation of staff members via his pet phrase called workshop.

Stakeholders and observers generally agree that it is too early to give a proper assessment of Professor Emmanuel Ogujors' leadership. However, indications are rife that his tenure as Rector of the fastest growing polytechnic in Nigeria will usher in an era of great enlightenment and magnificent development so that those who sat in darkness shall see a marvelous light.

LAWRENCE MUDIAGA UMUKORO

(B. Tech.,  MBA, MNIM)

POLYTECHNIC  REGISTRAR

Mr. Lawrence Mudiaga Umukoro was born on 4th of July 1966 in Ovade – Oghara in Ethiope West Local Government Area of Delta State.

He had his primary education in several primary schools in Rivers State before proceeding to the prestigious and premier college of the then Bendel State – Edo College, Benin City, between 1978 and 1983.

Mr. Umukoro attended the Federal University of Technology, Owerri, where he obtained a Bachelor of Technology degree (B.Tech.) in Maritime Transport Management Technology between 1992 and 1998. In 2007, he attended Delta State University, Abraka where he obtained the Masters of Business Administration (MBA) degree.

His graduate working career started in 2001 as a part-time lecturer with the Federal University of Technology, Owerri. He joined the Delta State Unified Local Government Service Commission where he worked as an Administrative Officer attached to Ethiope West LGA, Oghara between 2001 and 2003.

Mr. Lawrence Umukoro resigned from the Delta State Unified Local Government Service Commission to pick up appointment with the Delta State Polytechnic, Otefe – Oghara in February 2003 as Administrative Officer I. He rose through the ranks to the position of Deputy Registrar, until his recent appointment as Registrar of Delta State Polytechnic, Otefe – Oghara. He is a member of the Nigerian Institution of Management.

Mr. Lawrence Mudiaga Umukoro is happily married and blessed with children.

My name is Lucas G. O. Onorigho. I was given birth to on 2nd April, 1972 by Late Mr. Daily Times E. Onorigho Echofa Ojabugbe and Mrs. Margaret Omene Onorigho.

I attended Okuimemu Primary School, Otumara-Oghara between 1978-1983 where I obtained my First School Leaving Certificate. I thereafter proceeded for my Secondary education between 1983 and 1989 at Ogharefe Secondary School, Oghara and the Institute of Continuing Education (ICE), Benin-City from which I obtained WASC with combined nine (9) credits and excellent grades.

I ventured into the Edo State University (now Ambrose Alli University), Ekpoma between 1992 to 1997 to study Accountancy as I was awarded B.Sc. (Hon.) Accounting by the University Senate in 1997.

Immediately after my first degree, the National Youth Service Corps(NYSC) called me to serve the Federal Republic of Nigeria as Corps Member between 1997/1998 with my discharge Certificate accordingly.

In 1999, the Delta State Government employed me as Accountant II with SPEB (State Primary Education Board), Asaba where I worked and rose to Accountant I between 1999-2003. I also obtained a Master degree in Business Administration (MBA) from the University of Benin between years 2000/2001-2002/2003 sessions.

At the advent of the Delta State Polytechnic Otefe-Oghara, in 2002 I resigned my appointment with SPEB to join the Polytechnic in 2003 as Accountant I. I grew within the ranks with attendant responsibilities and challenges therein to become the Chief Accountant in-charge of Final Accounts of the Delta State Polytechnic, Otefe-Oghara up to the period of May 9, 2019 that formed the threshold of my appointment as the 3rd substantive Bursar of the Polytechnic in May 10, 2019 till date.

I am a Chartered Accountant and member of the Institute of Chartered Accountants of Nigeria (ICAN) since 2012 as Associate Chartered Accountant.

I am married to my pretty wife, Mrs Juliet O. Onorigho with beautiful daughters and handsome sons accordingly.

We thank God, the Almighty for these milestone thus far. To Him alone be all the glory forever.

DR.MRS. AKPORHONOR, BLESSINGS AMINA Associate Professor of Library and Information Science

POLYTECHNIC LIBRARIAN

Dr. (Mrs) Blessings Amina Akporhonor is an Associate Professor of Library and Information Science of the Delta State University, Abraka. She has a Bachelor of Science (B.Sc) Biochemistry Degree from Edo State University now Ambrose Alli University, Ekpoma in 1992.

Dr. (Mrs) Blessings Amina Akporhonor has a Master Degree in Library Archival and Information Studies from University of Ibadan (1997) and a diploma in computer techniques and application from University of Ibadan(1996).

Dr (mrs) blessings amina akporhonor obtained a post graduate diploma in education in 2017.

In 2011, Dr.(Mrs.) Blessings Amina Akporhonor obtained the doctor of philosophy (PhD) in library and information science at Delta State University, Abraka.

Dr(Mrs.) Blessings Amina Akporhonor is an active member of the Nigerian library association of the certified librarian (Chartered Librarian of Nigerian). she is also a member of the teacher registration council of Nigeria.