Responsibilities of the office
Assigned state responsibilities
Carries out state government business assigned by the governor. This can include administration of a department, programme coordination and representing the governor at official engagements.
Executive coordination
Participates with the governor and commissioners in meetings to consider policy, coordinate executive work and advise the governor.
Acting governor
Performs the governor�s functions when the constitutional procedure for acting governorship applies, including a formal written transfer during vacation or inability to discharge duties. The Constitution also provides a procedure involving the House of Assembly if a required declaration is not transmitted within 21 days.
Succession
Assumes the office of governor when it becomes vacant in the circumstances set out by the Constitution, including death, resignation or removal.
Limits of the office
The deputy is not a separate head of the state executive. Powers and assignments remain subject to the Constitution, legislation and oversight by the appropriate institutions.
About Monday John Onyeme
Monday John Onyeme is Deputy Governor of Delta State, serving with Governor Sheriff Oborevwori. He is from Ibabu, Onicha Ukwuani, in Ndokwa West Local Government Area.
Background and public role
Before becoming deputy governor, Onyeme chaired the Delta State Board of Internal Revenue. He has a professional accounting background and has represented the governor in engagements involving revenue administration and public service. As deputy governor, he supports the state executive through the responsibilities assigned to him; tax administration remains subject to the powers and procedures of the relevant public bodies.
Sources and verification
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