Delta State Governor, Sheriff Oborevwori, has disclosed that he earns ₦503,000 monthly, while Permanent Secretaries in the state receive about ₦900,000.
Oborevwori made this known in Asaba, the Delta State capital, during the commissioning of 12 four-bedroom terraced duplexes built for Permanent Secretaries and the presentation of 12 official vehicles to recently appointed Permanent Secretaries.
The governor explained that the salaries of Permanent Secretaries were reviewed upward after concerns were raised that some directors in the civil service were earning almost as much as their senior officers.
He said the adjustment placed the monthly pay of Permanent Secretaries at ₦900,000.
He also disclosed that the Head of Service receives about ₦1 million monthly, placing his own salary below that of both the Head of Service and Permanent Secretaries.
Oborevwori said the welfare of civil servants had remained an important part of his administration’s policies since he became governor.
He pointed to the provision of official vehicles for Permanent Secretaries as part of measures to make it easier for them to carry out their duties.
The governor said the latest 12 vehicles were being given to Permanent Secretaries who were recently sworn into office, adding that similar vehicles had earlier been provided to those already serving in the position.
He further disclosed that 302 public officers had benefited from the state’s vehicle loan programme, while 119 others had received assistance through the Public Officers’ Housing Loan Scheme.
According to him, the government had also made farm inputs available to civil servants who wanted to take up farming. The initiative, he said, was designed to help workers earn additional income while also contributing to food production in the state.
The governor added that 450 senior management officers had received support to participate in a seven-weekend training programme organised in partnership with the Administrative Staff College of Nigeria.
Oborevwori also spoke about the appointment of 12 Permanent Secretaries in May. He said the appointments made it possible for every local government area in Delta State to have a Permanent Secretary in the civil service.
He said the selection process was based on merit and that the appointments were not made through personal recommendations or political influence.
The governor further stated that Delta State was among the states that moved early to implement the new national minimum wage.
He said the state government reached an agreement to pay the new wage in full after discussions with key government officials and the Nigeria Labour Congress.
He also disclosed that his administration had approved the payment of a 13th-month salary to civil servants, with the arrangement expected to begin in December 2026.
Oborevwori said the government was preparing an executive bill to be sent to the Delta State House of Assembly so that the 13th-month salary would have legal backing. He explained that this would allow the payment to continue even after the end of his tenure.
The governor called on civil servants and political appointees to avoid absenteeism, nepotism, waste of public resources, poor performance, bribery and corruption. He said workers were expected to contribute to better service delivery and ensure that government resources were properly used.
He added that his administration would continue to invest in infrastructure and other facilities aimed at improving working conditions, efficiency and the delivery of public services.
