Oborevwori Signs Delta’s N979.2bn 2025 Appropriation Bill

Delta State Governor, Sheriff Oborevwori, has assented to the state’s 2025 Appropriation Bill of N979,228,818,719 billion.

The approved budget is made up of N630.461 billion as capital expenditure, while N349.767 billion is for recurrent expenditure.

While signing the budget tagged “Budget of Fiscal Consolidation” into law, Governor Oborevwori on Wednesday said the 2025 budget was geared towards consolidating on the many projects of his administration.

He said: “It is with immense joy that I have assented to this law christened ‘Budget of Fiscal Consolidation’ 20 days after its presentation to the Delta State House of Assembly, (DSHA).

“My joy is also for its prompt passage after going through the necessary legislative procedures. The increase in capital and decrease in recurrent expenditure over the 2024 estimates also gives me joy.

Presenting the Appropriation Bill, Speaker of the Assembly, Hon. Emomotimi Guwor, said that the Bill was presented to the House on November 14 and passed on November 26 after passing through all legislative processes.

The Speaker said the House took cognisance of some objectives that underlined the 2025 Appropriation Bill which included the completion of ongoing projects and the addition of new projects; expansion of the revenue base; enhancing transparency and accountability in public expenditure management; and initiatives to cushion the economic challenges confronting the people.

Guwor said the House also took special note of proposed allocations to fund activities across different priority sectors including Agriculture, Health, Water Resources, Education and Roads.

Similarly, the governor warned that he would not fail to sanction any public official found wanting in the discharge of their duties or whose conduct is established to be at variance with the administration’s vision and mandate.

Oborevwori handed down the warning at the swearing-in/ inauguration of Chairmen and members of some Commissions and Boards in Asaba on Wednesday.

Speaking on behalf of the newly appointed officials, Hon. Ochor Christopher Ochor expressed profound gratitude to Governor Oborevwori for the opportunity to serve and pledged their collective commitment to servant leadership and to upholding the governor’s vision for the state.