GOVERNOR Sheriff Oborevwori of Delta State, yesterday, said his administration has paid over N14.5 billion in view of various pension obligations.
This came as the state government has emphasized it’s resolve to ensure that it’s 2025 budget reflects the need of communities across the state.
Oborevwori, during an interactive meeting with Permanent Secretaries, Directors and Heads of Parastatals, Departments and Agencies in Asaba, said his administration was committed to the prompt and sustainable payment of pensions and other emoluments of its employees.
He said: “I have made a lot of efforts to see that we partner in order to move our state forward. I want everyone to be happy as we are working.
“When I came in I called the Head of Service and we made sure that the cry about promotion arrears was ended. We paid about N5.5 billion in four tranches to settle the issue of promotion arrears.
“I asked the Accountant- General what to do to ensure that we pay workers before the end of the month preferably, on the 26th of every month. Since I came, we have never paid workers salaries on the 1st. I pay before the end of every month.
“On the issue of training, I have always approved any memo on training because I encourage training. I have also approved monies for the funding of ‘the public officers’ loan scheme.”
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In another development, the state Commissioner for Economic Planning, Mr Sunny Ekedayen, in Asaba during a Citizens Engagement on the 2025 budget, announced plans for inclusive growth and environmental sustainability as part of preparations for the budget.
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