By Yahaya Idris, Asaba
The Delta State Government, in collaboration with organised labour, has constituted an Administrative Panel of Inquiry to investigate the circumstances surrounding the death of Mr. Adeda Ekwevugbe, a Deputy Director in the Ministry of Basic and Secondary Education.
The development followed concerns raised by colleagues and various stakeholders within the state public service after the death of the civil servant at his workplace.
In a special government announcement issued on Thursday, September 25, 2026, the Secretary to the State Government, Dr. Kingsley Eze Emu, said the Police had commenced its own investigation into the incident.
According to the government, consultations with organised labour resulted in an agreement to establish a separate administrative panel to examine the issues surrounding the death.
The eight-member panel comprises senior government officials and representatives of the major labour organisations in Delta State.
Mrs. Charity Ehimen, Permanent Secretary, Office of the Head of Service, will chair the panel.
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Members include Mr. Mamuzo Erebe, SAN, Solicitor General/Permanent Secretary, Ministry of Justice; Mr. Lucky Nkemachor, Permanent Secretary, Office of the Secretary to the State Government; and Sir A.E. Oghoro, Executive Assistant to the Governor, Public Service.
Representatives of organised labour on the panel are Comrade Goodluck Ofobruku, NLC Chairman, Delta State; Comrade Chief Benson Efeotor, JNC Chairman; Comrade Wilson Asekutu, TUC Chairman; and Comrade Dennis Chuks Isichei, Secretary, JNC, who will serve as Member/Secretary.
Panel Given Two Weeks
The state government said the panel has two weeks to complete its assignment and establish the circumstances surrounding the death.
It said the outcome would assist the government in dealing with the issues arising from the incident “fair and square” and within the scope of the law.
The government also expressed condolences to the deceased’s family and reassured civil servants of its commitment to ensuring the safety of the work environment.
It further reaffirmed its respect for the dignity and sanctity of human life.