OREROKPW/Nigeria: Widows under the Delta State Widows Welfare Scheme have unanimously endorsed Governor Sheriff Oborevwori for a second term in office, commending his administration’s commitment to their welfare.
The widows gave the endorsement on Wednesday, August 27, at Orerokpe in Okpe Local Government Area during the official flag-off of the Free Medical Health Scheme registration for beneficiaries across the state’s 25 local government areas.
The scheme, initiated through the Office of the Executive Assistant to the Governor on Social Investment Programmes, Chief Isioma Okonta, in collaboration with the Delta State Contributory Health Commission led by Dr. Isaac Akpoveta, is designed to provide accessible healthcare to widows already captured in the welfare scheme.
The motion for the vote of confidence and endorsement of Governor Oborevwori for the 2027 governorship election was moved by Mrs. Christiana Ukavwe and seconded by Mrs. Vero German, receiving unanimous approval from the gathering.
Speaking at the ceremony, Chief Okonta announced the commencement of monthly widows’ prayer sessions in all 25 local government areas for the Governor and his administration. The maiden session was led by Pastor Mrs. Patience Adaka.
Among government officials present at the event were Mr. Uko Elume Martins, Senior Special Assistant to the Governor on Special Duties and Delta Central Monitor; Barr. Chief Jerry Eruvwedede, Executive Assistant on Political Matters and Delta South Supervisor; Chief Paul Osemele, Executive Assistant on Community Development and Delta North Monitor; Hon. Ahmed Aturmremor, Delta Central Supervisor; Hon. Humphrey Uzuakpundu, Senior Special Assistant on Community Development and Ukwuani LGA Coordinator; Hon. Ufuoma Oboro, Senior Special Assistant on Women Development and Uvwie Coordinator; Mrs. Ufuoma Edewor, Special Assistant on Women Development and Udu Coordinator; Akpoguma Sandra, Senior Special Assistant on Female Youth and Ughelli North Coordinator; Chief Henry Ifeogwu, Training Officer; and Mr. Ekeleme Harrison, Sapele LGA Coordinator, among others.
The widows applauded Governor Oborevwori for sustaining the welfare scheme, describing it as life-changing, and pledged continuous prayers and loyalty to his administration through 2031.
