Delta Approves Over ₦1.2tn For 2027 Budget
The Delta State Executive Council has approved a proposed budget of slightly above ₦1.2tn for the 2027 fiscal year ahead of its transmission to the State House of Assembly for legislative consideration.
The State Commissioner for Works (Rural Roads) and Public Information, Charles Aniagwu, disclosed this on Monday while briefing journalists after the Executive Council meeting held at the Government House Annex, Edjeba, Warri South Local Government Area.
Aniagwu said the proposed budget was “designed to provide the financial framework for the execution of infrastructure projects and other development programmes planned for 2027.
“The budget would support the Oborevwori administration’s priorities in infrastructure, education, economic empowerment, electricity, security and other critical sectors”, he said.
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.
According to him, 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 an equitable distribution of projects and opportunities across the 25 local government areas despite the political activities ahead of the 2027 general elections.
The commissioner 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 beneficiaries with up to ₦250,000 in business support.
He said the initiative was aimed at strengthening small businesses, putting money directly into the hands of residents and stimulating economic activities.
He added that ongoing construction projects would create employment opportunities for artisans, bricklayers, iron benders, suppliers of building materials and other categories of workers.
The commissioner maintained that the Oborevwori administration would remain focused on development and economic growth, assuring Deltans that the proposed 2027 budget would support its commitment to delivering on its development agenda.
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.
