VIDEO: Delta Commissioner Gets Emotional During Swearing-In Ceremony

New Delta State Commissioner, Moses Ogodo, shed tears on Monday as Governor Sheriff Oborevwori officially swore him into the State Executive Council.

Ogodo became emotional right after taking the oath of office at the Government House in Asaba. He tried to kneel before the governor to show appreciation for his appointment.

But Oborevwori quickly stopped him from doing that.

On Tuesday, Ossai Ovie Success, the Senior Special Assistant on Media to the Governor, said the governor encouraged the new commissioner to stand up. He emphasized that serving the people is a joint effort.

“Don’t kneel down for me. Stand up. We are here to serve Deltans together,” Oborevwori told Ogodo.

The governor’s actions received applause from everyone at the swearing-in ceremony.

In a post on Tuesday, Ossai shared details of the event. He called it a moment of “tears of joy” and noted it showed the governor’s leadership style.

“Tears Of Joy As Delta Governor Oborevwori Swears In Moses Ogodo as Commissioner,” he wrote.

“It was a moment of tears of joy at the Government House, Asaba, when Delta State Governor Sheriff Oborevwori swore in Hon Moses Ogodo as Commissioner.”

He explained that the emotional scene grew when Ogodo tried to kneel before the governor after taking his oath.

“The atmosphere became emotional when the new Commissioner moved to kneel down in appreciation to the Governor after taking the oath of office.”

Ossai also mentioned that Oborevwori quickly discouraged the gesture.

“But Governor Oborevwori quickly stopped him, saying: ‘Don’t kneel down for me. Stand up. We are here to serve Deltans together.’”

Ossai praised the governor’s humility and commitment to service.

“That’s leadership. That’s humility. That’s M.O.R.E Agenda in action,” he added.

A video that came with the post showed the emotional commissioner wiping away his tears before moving towards the governor. The governor then gestured for him to stand instead of kneeling. They later exchanged a handshake while guests applauded.