Pension: Delta approves disbursement of N10m to offset inherited liabilities
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.
Charles Aniagwu, commissioner for Works (rural roads) and Public Information made the disclosure during a post-exco briefing held at the press centre, Government House, Asaba.
Aniagwu, flanked by Sonny Ekedayen,
commissioner for Economic Planning, Godknows Angele of Housing, and the Festus Ahon, chief press secretary (CPS) to the governor, said the exco deliberated on several life-impacting memos cutting across social investment, infrastructure, and governance reforms.
He said that the ₦10 billion disbursement was in fulfillment of Governor Sheriff Oborevwori’s promise to ease the hardship of pensioners and to defray inherited pension liabilities.
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.
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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.
He said: “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.
“These adjustments are aimed at delivering the projects faster to ease movement and boost economic activities.”
He revealed that the council also considered the Medium-Term Expenditure Framework (MTEF) presented by the Commissioner for Economic Planning, as part of preparations for the 2026 budget, which will soon be presented to the Delta State House of Assembly.
He disclosed that council also terminated some non-performing contracts across the state to ensure efficient project delivery and value for money.
“One of the affected projects, is the Igbodo Junction–Ubulu–Uku to Ogwashi-Uku Road, which will be re-examined and re-awarded to a competent contractor in line with the governor’s resolve to open up communities across the 25 local government areas.
The commissioner reaffirmed the administration’s commitment to people-oriented governance, transparency, and accelerated infrastructural renewal across the state.
