Delta State Governor Sheriff Oborevwori has disclosed that he earns a monthly salary of ₦503,000, while Permanent Secretaries in the state receive ₦900,000.
Oborevwori made the disclosure on Thursday in Asaba during the inauguration of 12 four-bedroom terraced duplexes for Permanent Secretaries and the presentation of 12 official vehicles to newly appointed Permanent Secretaries.
The governor explained that the remuneration of Permanent Secretaries was increased after they complained that some directors were earning almost as much as them.
“Today, Permanent Secretaries, your salary is ₦900,000; my salary is ₦503,000.”
He also disclosed that the Head of Service earns ₦1 million monthly.
Welfare of Civil Servants
Oborevwori said his administration had prioritised the welfare of civil servants, noting that the official vehicles were provided to improve the mobility and efficiency of Permanent Secretaries.
He disclosed that 302 public officers had benefited from the Public Officers’ Vehicle Loan Scheme, while 119 had accessed the Public Officers’ Housing Loan Scheme.
The state government has also provided farm inputs to civil servants interested in agriculture to help them generate additional income and contribute to food security.
The governor added that 450 senior management staff had benefited from a seven-weekend training programme organised in collaboration with the Administrative Staff College of Nigeria.
13th-Month Salary Approved
Oborevwori said Delta was among the first states to implement the new national minimum wage after consultations with labour and relevant government officials.
He also announced that the state had approved the payment of a 13th-month salary to civil servants beginning in December this year.
The governor said his administration was preparing an executive bill to give the policy legal backing so it could continue even after he leaves office in 2031.
“By the time it has legal backing, even when I leave office in 2031, they will still be paying you your 13th month salary.”
Appointments Based on Merit
Oborevwori said the appointment of 12 Permanent Secretaries in May was intended to ensure that all local government areas were represented at the top level of the civil service.
He maintained that the appointments were based on merit rather than political recommendations.
The governor urged civil servants and political appointees to avoid absenteeism, nepotism, waste, inefficiency, bribery and corruption.
He also called on beneficiaries of the new housing facilities to properly maintain the buildings and keep the environment clean and secure.
