VIDEO: Delta commissioner breaks down in tears, kneels before Oborevwori after swearing-in

A newly sworn-in Commissioner in Delta State, Moses Ogodo, was overcome with emotion during his inauguration ceremony on Monday, breaking down in tears and attempting to kneel before Governor Sheriff Oborevwori. The incident occurred shortly after Ogodo took the oath of office at the Government House in Asaba.

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Don’t kneel down for me. Stand up. We are here to serve Deltans together.

Governor Oborevwori, however, quickly intervened, preventing Ogodo from kneeling. The governor urged the new commissioner to stand, stating, "Don't kneel down for me. Stand up. We are here to serve Deltans together." This gesture of humility and emphasis on collective service was met with applause from attendees.

Ossai Ovie Success, the Governor's Senior Special Assistant on Media, shared details of the emotional moment, describing it as "tears of joy." He noted that the governor's response exemplified his leadership style and commitment to the "MORE Agenda," a developmental framework for the state.

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Tears Of Joy As Delta Governor Oborevwori Swears In Moses Ogodo as Commissioner.

A video accompanying the report captured the emotional commissioner wiping away tears before approaching the governor. Governor Oborevwori's immediate encouragement for Ogodo to stand, rather than kneel, underscored his belief in shared responsibility and service to the people of Delta State. The interaction concluded with a handshake between the governor and the new commissioner, witnessed by guests.

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That’s leadership. That’s humility. That’s M.O.R.E Agenda in action.