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Gov Oborevwori Presents Delta 2025 Budget Amidst Fun Fair
Se details of the budget below.
Governor of Delta State, Rt. Hon. Sheriff Oborevwori, has presented a proposed 2025 budget of N936.08 billion to the State House of Assembly. The budget, titled “Budget of Fiscal Consolidation,” includes a recurrent expenditure of N348.72 billion, accounting for 37.25% of the total, and a capital expenditure of N587.36 billion, representing 62.75%.
The proposed budget is N211 billion higher than the N725 billion approved for 2024, reflecting a 29% increase. Governor Oborevwori attributed the rise to adjustments in the exchange rate, which boosted federal allocations and related revenues. He also noted improved internally generated revenues as a contributing factor.
The Governor emphasized that the 2025 budget prioritizes measures to mitigate the economic challenges stemming from the removal of fuel subsidies. Key initiatives include enhancing social protection programs, rural infrastructure, agricultural development, and support for micro, small, and medium enterprises (MSMEs).
According to Oborevwori, the state’s spending priorities for 2025 include N230 billion for road infrastructure, N67.42 billion for education, N30.55 billion for healthcare, N11.03 billion for water resources, and N7 billion for agriculture. The budget also focuses on physical infrastructure, human capital development, job creation, poverty alleviation, and women and youth empowerment programs.
He urged the Assembly to expedite the approval process for the appropriation bill.
In response, the Speaker of the Delta State House of Assembly, Rt. Hon. Emomotimi Guwor, commended the Governor’s commitment to development and praised his fiscal discipline, citing examples from his tenure as Speaker and his prudent management of local government funds. Guwor also called for institutionalized collaboration between the Executive and Legislature during pre-budget planning.
The motion to adopt the proposed budget was moved by House Majority Leader Hon. Emeka Nwaobi and seconded by Hon. Marilyn Okowa-Daramola of Ika North East Constituency.
The presentation was attended by key figures, including Deputy Governor Sir Monday Onyeme, and a delegation from the Bayelsa State House of Assembly led by Speaker Rt. Hon. Abraham Ngobere.
HIGH CHIEF SUNNY GBEGHA JP CELEBRATES DAUGHTER’S ACADEMIC MILESTONES
By: Daire Perez
Okija, Anambra State – Father and community leader, High Chief Sunny Gbegha JP, the Egbakarewei of Iduwini Kingdom, Delta State, has expressed immense joy and gratitude to God as his daughter, Miss Gbegha Tamarauikiye Favour, successfully completed notable academic milestones at Madonna University, Okija.
Miss Favour graduated with a Bachelor of Science (B.Sc.) Degree in Banking and Finance, earning an impressive Second-Class Upper (2.1) classification. Going a step further in her academic pursuit, she has also obtained a Master of Science (M.Sc.) Degree in Banking and Finance from the same institution.
This has received warm reactions from family and friends with many congratulating the young lad. I a message filled with joy, High Chief Gbegha described his daughter’s achievements as a testament to hard work, discipline, and divine grace. He noted that her academic excellence brings honour not only to their family but also to the wider community.
Community members, friends, and well-wishers have continued to congratulate Miss Favour for her outstanding accomplishments, celebrating her as an inspiration to young scholars across the region.
IduwiniVoice joins in this congratulations to our shining young lady.
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By: Divine Perezide
Former leader of Burutu Legislative House, Rt. Hon. Joseph Alubeze, has expressed heartfelt birthday felicitations to the his former boss and leader, Rt. Hon. Julius Gbabozor Pondi, Member Representing Burutu Federal Constituency and the Chairman, House Committee on the South-South Development Commission.
In his congratulatory message, Alubeze described Pondi as an astute leader whose antecedent smarcks of nothing but people-oriented service and dedication that continue to inspire many within and beyond the Constituency.
“Happy Blessed Birthday to you, my Dear Leader, Rt. Hon. Julius Pondi – Member Representing Burutu Federal Constituency and Chairman, South-South Development Commission,” he started.
He prayed for renewed wisdom, strength, and greater achievement for the federal lawmaker as he marks a new year. “May this new year of yours be filled with wisdom, strength, and greater accomplishments as you continue to serve with dedication and grace,” he added.
Hon. Alubeze, a former leader of Burutu House wished his principal Pondi, whose was his predecessor, many more fruitful years in good health, acknowledging his commitment to the advancement of the South-South region and the nation at large, closing his message with a heartfelt best wishes to the celebrant on his special day.
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Good News: Presidential Amnesty Office Commences Second Phase of Laptop Distribution to Scholarship Delegates
By: Divine Perezide
Abuja – The Otuaro-led Presidential Amnesty Office, popularly known as PAP, has commenced the second phase of laptop distribution to its scholarship beneficiaries across Nigerian Universities for the 2024/2025 academic year.
According to a statement signed by Mr. Igoniko Oduma, Special Assistant on Media to the Administrator of the Presidential Amnesty Programme, the initiative is part of efforts to enhance learning and research amongst students under the programme.
The exercise, which began following the directive of the Administrator, Chief (Dr.) Dennis Otuaro, makes a continuation of the first phase carried out between April and May 2025, during which over 663 final-year scholarship beneficiaries received laptops.
Dr Otuaro explained that the decision to promoting academic excellence and research productivity. He noted that the gesture also fulfills a promise he made to students during his tour of partner Universities in 2024.
“The laptops are intended to aid the beneficiaries in their studies and research activities” Otuaro state, urging the students to use the devices responsibility and to justify the Federal Governmtent’s modest investment in their education.
He also advised the beneficiaries to remain focus on their academic pursuit and avoid behaviours that could undermine their future prospects.
Reaffirming his administration’s objectives, Dr. Otuaro said the PAP will continue to achieve academic succes, contributing to the socio-economic advancement of the Niger Delta region.
He expressed appreciation to President Bola Ahmed Tinubu for his consistent support for the programme, describing it as a demonstration of commitment to bridging the human capital development gaping the region.
Dr. Otuaro further urged the youths and people of the region to reciprocate the President’s gesture by supporting his administration’s policies and programmes.
He reaffirmed the PAP’s dedication to consolidating on its achievements in alignment with the Renewed Hope Agenda of the Tinubu administration.
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