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Africa

Delta governor lifts 10-week suspension of works commissioner

Source: Punch Nigeria · 22 Sep 2026, 12:24 UTC
Delta governor lifts 10-week suspension of works commissioner
Image: Punch Nigeria · original report

Delta State Governor Sheriff Oborevwori has ended the suspension of Works Commissioner Reuben Izeze after 10 weeks, according to Punch Nigeria. The governor directed Izeze to return to his duties, although the available report does not state why the commissioner was suspended or what prompted the decision to reverse it.

Delta State Governor Sheriff Oborevwori has lifted the suspension of Works Commissioner Reuben Izeze after 10 weeks, Punch Nigeria reports. The governor directed Izeze to resume his responsibilities as commissioner. The available report identifies the state’s works commissioner and the length of the suspension but does not provide further details about the circumstances surrounding the decision.

It is also not clear from the supplied material why Izeze was initially suspended, whether any conditions were attached to his return, or whether the governor issued an explanation for ending the suspension. The report’s central development is that Izeze is no longer suspended and has been instructed to return to office. No additional information about changes within the Delta State executive council or the commissioner’s duties was provided.

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