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INFORMATION ON DELTA STATEDiplomacy from the University of Lagos in 1988 and obtained a PHD in Political Science from the Universityof Abuja in 2003.Dr Ashiedu has served in several capacities both at the State and Federal levels of Government, some ofwhich includes serving as a member of the committee that formulated the Nigerian National Povertyalleviation Policy in 1997. Her service to the nation spans about 33 years and She was first appointed asCommissioner for Special duties in charge of Micro Credit in 2010. She was appointed the Commissioner forSpecial Duties, Poverty Alleviation in July 2011.Comrade Gloria Okulugbo-Honourable Commissioner for Multilateral Relations, AbujaComrade Gloria Okulugbo was born on the 15 th of March 1969. She graduated from the University of Jos in1992 with a degree in Theatre and Communication Arts, She also obtained Msc. in International Relationsfrom the same university in 2003. She is currently pursuing a Doctorate degree in International Relations fromthe University of AbujaShe served as Personal Assistant (Admin) to the Presidential adviser/Liaison Officer, National Assembly(House of Reps) Presidency Abuja from 1999 to 2002.She was appointed the Commissioner for MultilateralRelations/Abuja in July 2011.Mr Kingsley Eze Emu-Honourable Commissioner for Commerce & IndustryMr Kingsley Eze Emu was born on the 27 th of December 1959. He holds a Bachelor of Science Degree inSociology and a Masters degree in Industrial Sociology from the University of Ibadan in 1986 and 1988respectively. He also obtained a Masters in Business Administration from ESUT Business School in 1997.Mr. Kingsley has over 20 years banking experience, part of which he served as aSenior Executive with FinbankPlc. He was a Partner at Kame Benefits Ltd until 2010.He was appointed the Commissioner for Commerce &Industry in July 2011.Barrister Neworld Safugha-Honourable Commissioner for Special Duties, Local Government &Chieftaincy AffairsBarrister Neworld Safugha was born on the 17 th of January 1967. He graduated with a Bachelor of Law LL.B(Hons) from the University of Jos in 1999 and was enrolled as Barrister & Solicitor of the Supreme Court ofNigeria in 2002.In 2002, he became the Legal Adviser, Peoples Democratic Party, Bomadi L.G.A chapter and was made thecoordinator of Delta South Senatorial District Electoral Campaigns. He served as Confidential Secretary toFormer Speaker, RT. Hon (Engr.) Franc P. Enekorogha from 2006 to 2007. He was appointed theCommissioner for Special Duties, Local Government and Chieftaincy Affairs in July 2011.Richard Mofe-Damijo –Honourable Commissioner for Arts & CultureBarrister Mofe-Damijo was born on July 6 th 1961. He graduated from the University of Benin with B.A inTheatre Arts in 1983. He later obtained a Bachelor of Law degree from the University of Lagos in 2004 andwas called to the bar in 2005.Prior to his appointment into political office, Barrister More-Damijo has had over 20 years experience inJournalism and Acting. He was an Executive Director at Classique Magazine from 1989 to 1992 and thePublisher/Editor-in-Chief of Mister Magazine from 1992 to 1995. He was President/CEO of White WatersLimited from 1995 to 2008. Barrister Mofe-Damijo is a member of the Actors Guild of Nigeria, NigerianInstitute of Public Relations, Nigerian Institute of Management and was the pioneer president of the NigerianTheatre Arts Practitioners.He was appointed Special Adviser to the Executive Governor of Delta State in 2007 and later appointed Hon.Commissioner Culture &Tourism in 2009 a position he held till May 2011. He was re-appointed to the sameposition in July 2011.53