Delta State Governor Sheriff Oborevwori, has commended workers in the state for their unwavering commitment and resilience, describing them as driving force of successful execution of his administration’s M.O.R.E Agenda.
Oborevwori said this on Tuesday during the state Public Service Lecture organised to mark the 2026 International Public/Civil Service Week, entitled: “Reforms, Resilience and Results.”
Represented by his Deputy, Monday Onyeme, the governor said: “ideas and infrastructure mean little if the workforce is not secure.’’
According to him, the government is aware of the sustained calls from labour unions and associations for affordable workers’ housing estates to address the deficit confronting the state workforce.
“Evidently, your request is a just call; haven spent your career building Delta for others, you deserve decent shelter for your own family. housing is dignity, and dignity is part of results.
“My government is already engaging the Ministry of Housing, the Delta State Mortgage Trust Bank, and other private sector partners and real estate developers to design a phased, transparent workers’ housing scheme for the state.
“The project will prioritise serving officers and retirees, with flexible, salary-friendly payment structures; we will also adequately fund existing Staff Welfare Schemes, including the officers’ housing loan; and vehicle loan committees.
“We will revamp the Workers’ Owner-Occupier Housing Scheme through a strategic Public-Private-Partnership with recognised Real Estate Developers for results and workers’ expectations.
“We will not make promises we cannot keep, but I assure you the framework of our vision is very promising and advancing; as the M.O.R.E Agenda believes that opportunities for all must include opportunities for decent living,” he said.
He saidt the purpose of “International Public/Civil Service Day celebration is to recognise the people who formed the backbone of governance.