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Ben Dunno, Warri
Determined to hasten early and easy passage of its 2027 appropriation bill by the state Assembly, Delta State Executive Council (SEC), has approved a proposed budget of over ₦1.2trillion for the fiscal year.
The Commissioner for Works (Rural Roads) and Public Information, Mr Charles Aniagwu, disclosed this while briefing journalists after the EXCO meeting held on Monday at the Government Annex Edjeba in Warri on Warri South Local Government Area.
He noted that SEC took the decision for budget approval at its meeting yesterday so as to accelerate the legislative consideration by the Delta State House of Assembly in order to commence its implementation early in the year.
According to him, the proposed budget is designed to provide the financial framework for the execution of infrastructure projects and other development programmes planned for 2027.
Aniagwu said the budget would support the Oborevwori administration’s priorities in infrastructure, education, economic empowerment, electricity, security and other critical sectors.
He explained that the government remained committed to implementing a realistic budget capable of sustaining development and delivering tangible benefits to residents across the state.
The commissioner said the administration’s development programmes were guided by its MORE Agenda, which focuses on Meaningful Development, Opportunities for All, Realistic Reforms, and Enhanced Peace and Security.
He assured residents that the government would continue to pursue equitable distribution of projects and opportunities across the 25 local government areas despite the political activities ahead of the 2027 general elections.
Aniagwu also emphasised the administration’s commitment to economic empowerment, explaining that infrastructure development must go hand in hand with efforts to improve residents’ purchasing power.
He recalled that the government had approved social investment programmes through the relevant state agency, including interventions designed to provide up to ₦250,000 to beneficiaries to support their businesses.
He said the initiative was aimed at strengthening small businesses, putting money directly into the hands of residents and stimulating economic activities.
The commissioner added that ongoing construction projects would create employment opportunities for artisans, bricklayers, iron benders, suppliers of building materials and other categories of workers.
On electricity, Aniagwu disclosed that Delta State had entered into a partnership with Sapele Power to utilise turbines brought into the state by previous administrations but which had not been fully deployed.
He said the arrangement was expected to generate about 120 megawatts of electricity for injection into the national grid.
He, however, stressed that improved electricity generation must be supported by adequate transmission and distribution infrastructure to ensure that electricity reaches homes and businesses.
Aniagwu said the government was also addressing electricity challenges along the Issele-Uku and Kwale corridors, while urging residents to protect public electricity infrastructure against vandalism.
He maintained that the Oborevwori administration would remain focused on development and economic growth, assuring Deltans that the proposed 2027 budget would support the government’s commitment to delivering on its development agenda.
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Commissioner for Works (Rural Roads) and Public Information, Mr Charles Aniagwu, flanked by Chief Press Secretary ((CPS) Mr. Festus Ahon, at the Government House Annex, Edjeba, Warri South Local Government area of Delta state.
