Delta Increases Beneficiaries Of COVID-19 Stimulus

Determined to impact the lives and businesses of Deltans positively, Delta State government has scaled up the direct beneficiaries of Delta COVID-19 Action Recovery and Economic Stimulus (D-CARES) Programme from 36,353 to 110,841.

Governor Sheriff Oborevwori disclosed this at a townhall meeting with beneficiaries of the D-CARES Programme held in Asaba, saying it depicts an increase of approximately 205 per cent on the initial figure of 36,353 beneficiaries. 

He said he was happy to hear of the heartwarming and success stories of the beneficiaries and the positive impact of the activities of the D-CARES programme on their lives. 

“Consequently, I approved the release of funds to support the activities of the D-CARES programme across the various delivery platforms. I am, therefore, very pleased to see this large number of happy Deltans whose lives and businesses have been positively impacted. 

“Scaling up the number of direct beneficiaries from 36,353 to 110,841, an increase of approximately 205 percent in just about ten months is, indeed, a commendable achievement. 

“To our dear beneficiaries, I congratulate you all. It is my hope and prayer that you will seize this opportunity provided by the programme to chart a new path that will lead to economic freedom for yourselves and your families.” 

The commissioner for Economic Planning and chairman, State CARES Steering Committee, Hon. Sonny Ekedayen, said the state government, through D-CARES programme, had provided support to 36,353 direct beneficiaries at the inception of the present administration in the state.