Delta State Governor, Sheriff Oborevwori, has disclosed that he earns a monthly salary of ₦503,000, while Permanent Secretaries in the state civil service receive about ₦900,000.
Oborevwori made the disclosure on Thursday during the inauguration of 12 four-bedroom terraced duplexes for Permanent Secretaries and the presentation of 12 official vehicles to newly appointed Permanent Secretaries in Asaba, the state capital.
The governor, speaking in a video shared by ARISE TV, explained that the salaries of Permanent Secretaries were reviewed upward after they complained that directors were earning amounts close to what they received.
He said, “When the Permanent Secretaries said most of the Directors are receiving almost the same thing with them, we increased their money. Today, Permanent Secretaries, your salary is ₦900,000; my salary is ₦503,000, Governor’s salary.”
Oborevwori added that the Head of Service earns ₦1m monthly.
The governor said his administration had continued to prioritise the welfare of civil servants through various initiatives, including vehicle and housing loan schemes.
According to him, 302 public officers have benefited from the Public Officers’ Vehicle Loan Scheme, while 119 others have accessed the Public Officers’ Housing Loan Scheme.
He also said the government had provided farm inputs to civil servants interested in agriculture to help them generate additional income and contribute to food security.
On capacity development, Oborevwori disclosed that 450 senior management staff had received support to participate in a seven-weekend training programme through collaboration with the Administrative Staff College of Nigeria.
The governor further announced that the state had approved the payment of a 13th-month salary to civil servants, beginning in December 2026.
He said the government was preparing an executive bill to give the policy legal backing and ensure its continuity beyond his administration.
“It might interest you to know that we are in the process of sending an executive bill to the Delta State House of Assembly to give this gesture legal backing,” he said.
“By the time it has legal backing, even when I leave office in 2031, they will still be paying you your 13th-month salary,” he added.
Oborevwori said the appointment of 12 new Permanent Secretaries in May was intended to ensure that every local government area in Delta State was represented at the level.
He maintained that the appointments were based on merit and were not influenced by political recommendations.
The governor also urged civil servants and political appointees to avoid absenteeism, nepotism, waste, inefficiency, bribery and corruption.
He called on the beneficiaries of the newly inaugurated residential quarters to maintain the facilities and ensure their security and cleanliness.
