Widows Laud Payment Of Stipends In Delta

Widows enrolled in the Delta State Widows Welfare Scheme (DSWWS) have expressed deep appreciation to Governor Sheriff Oborevwori following the prompt payment of their October monthly stipends.

In an outpouring of gratitude, many of the beneficiaries offered prayers for Governor Oborevwori, asking God to strengthen him and grant him the grace to continue his good works for the people of Delta State and Nigeria at large.

According to their spokesperson, Fidelia Nwoye, in a society where widowhood often extends beyond grief to harsh economic realities, the timely support from the government offers not just relief but renewed hope for thousands of vulnerable women who struggle with emotional loss and financial uncertainty.

She commended Governor Oborevwori for what she described as “compassionate and exemplary leadership in all ramifications.”

She described the governor’s consistency in releasing the monthly stipends as “highly commendable,” noting that the initiative continues to put smiles on the faces of disadvantaged Deltans, particularly widows who had undergone thorough verification before enrollment.

Speaking with journalists in Asaba, the state coordinator of DSWWS, Chief Isioma Okonta, disclosed that payments to the 10,000 verified widows enrolled in the scheme were made directly into their bank accounts on from Wednesday, October 19 to Friday October 21, in line with the governor’s directive.

Okonta also revealed that with the full enrollment of the 10,000 widows now completed as mandated by the governor, the free health care service registration, equally approved by Governor Oborevwori, is nearing completion.

The registration, he said, has been ongoing and will provide additional relief and medical security to the widows.