ASABA/Nigeria: The Delta State Government has dismissed speculations of a rift within the State Executive Council, describing them as falsehoods deliberately peddled to distract the administration from its development drive.
Briefing journalists in Asaba, the Commissioner for Works (Rural Roads) and Public Information, Mr. Charles Aniagwu, said allegations of infighting among commissioners were fabrications by critics who could not fault the performance of Governor Sheriff Oborevwori.
“Since they cannot attack the governor on performance, they are resorting to falsehood. There was no fight between commissioners, and nobody in government has blamed the administration for anything. These stories are baseless and never happened,” Aniagwu stated.
He maintained that the government remains focused on delivering projects and empowerment programmes despite attempts to sow discord. According to him, initiatives such as the RYSA programme under the Ministry of Youths, the MORE Biz-Up programme, the Women Empowerment Scheme, ICT training, and girl-child support interventions are ongoing to cushion economic hardship and create opportunities for citizens.
Aniagwu also pointed to the recently launched widows’ welfare scheme, which pays beneficiaries ₦15,000 monthly alongside health insurance coverage. He explained that each of the 10,000 widows enrolled received ₦45,000 upfront at the start of the programme, covering three months in arrears.
He assured that additional empowerment programmes would roll out from October, once the rains subside, allowing the government to redirect funds into ventures that will strengthen the local economy and boost the state’s GDP.
On infrastructure, Aniagwu highlighted flagship projects including the ₦59.7 billion Uromi Junction flyover in Agbor, the ₦39.3 billion Otovwodo Junction flyover in Ughelli, and the ₦35 billion Effurun-Sapele Road dualisation, alongside road works in Warri, Abraka, and Asaba. He added that school rehabilitation projects and supplementary road interventions across the state were being executed based on needs assessment to ensure value for money.
Reaffirming the administration’s commitment to the MORE Agenda, Aniagwu stressed that the Oborevwori government would not be distracted by “discordant voices” bent on misinforming the public.
