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 ₦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 explained that the salaries of Permanent Secretaries were increased after they complained that some directors were earning almost as much as they were.
“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, my salary is 503,000, Governor’s salary,” he said.
He added that the state Head of Service earns ₦1 million monthly.
“Head of Service is one million. It’s clear. So, you know some of them don’t want their husbands to know how much they are receiving,” Oborevwori added.
The governor said his administration had continued to prioritise the welfare of civil servants through various initiatives.
He noted that official vehicles had previously been provided for serving Permanent Secretaries to improve their mobility and efficiency, adding that another 12 vehicles were being presented to the newly appointed officials.
According to him, 302 public officers have benefited from the state’s vehicle loan scheme, while 119 others have benefited from the Public Officers’ Housing Loan Scheme.
Oborevwori also said the state government had provided farm inputs to civil servants interested in agriculture as a way of creating additional sources of income and supporting food security.
He disclosed that 450 senior management officers had also received support to participate in a seven-weekend training programme organised in collaboration with the Administrative Staff College of Nigeria.
The governor further disclosed that his administration had approved the payment of a 13th-month salary to Delta civil servants, beginning from December 2026.
He said the government was working on an executive bill to be forwarded to the Delta State House of Assembly to give the payment legal backing.
“Not to forget that recently we approved the payment of 13th month salary for civil servants, beginning from December this year,” he said.
“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.
“So, it is something that is compulsory. 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 also said Delta was among the first states to implement the new national minimum wage, noting that the state agreed to pay the full amount after consultations with relevant officials and organised labour.
He urged civil servants and political appointees to avoid absenteeism, nepotism, waste, inefficiency, bribery and corruption.
The governor said his administration would continue to provide infrastructure and other facilities aimed at improving efficiency and service delivery across the state.
He also appealed to beneficiaries of the newly inaugurated housing facilities to maintain the buildings and ensure their security and cleanliness.