The Delta State Executive Council (EXCO), has approved the disbursement of ₦10 billion to offset the pension liabilities inherited from previous administrations in the state.
The meeting, which was presided over by the deputy governor, Sir Monday Onyeme, in Asaba.
Briefing journalists at the end of the meeting, the commissioner for works, Rural Roads and public information, Mr. Charles Aniagwu, flanked by his counterparts for economic planning, Mr. Sonny Ekedayen; housing, Hon. Godknows Angele; and the chief press secretary to the governor, Sir Festus Ahon, disclosed that the ₦10 billion disbursement was in fulfillment of Governor Oborevwori’s promise to ease the hardship of pensioners and to detray inherited pension liabilities.
“At today’s meeting, we approved the disbursement of ₦10 billion to begin the process of defraying pension arrears. A committee has been set up to ensure the funds get to deserving beneficiaries without bias or interference,” Aniagwu said.
He emphasised that the move was part of the administration’s broader commitment to improving the welfare of citizens under the MORE Agenda and making life more livable for senior citizens who had served the state diligently.
Aniagwu further revealed that the EXCO reviewed timelines for key infrastructure projects, including two major flyovers in Agbor (Uromi Junction) and Ughelli (Otovwodo Junction), being handled by Julius Berger Nigeria Plc.
“The Agbor flyover, initially scheduled for completion in 24 months, has been revised to 18 months, while the Ughelli flyover has been reduced from 24 to 14 months” he said.
