Delta State Government Reports ₦664.5 Billion Spending on Procurement Without Borrowing

Delta State Governor Sheriff Oborevwori has announced that his administration successfully executed 362 major contracts in 2025 with a total expenditure exceeding ₦664.5 billion, all achieved without resorting to external borrowing.

Speaking in Asaba during a Public Procurement Enlightenment Workshop, the Governor represented by Deputy Governor Monday Onyeme stated that these contracts primarily targeted key developmental sectors, including road infrastructure, education, and healthcare. He emphasized that the state’s ability to fund these projects independently is a result of prudent financial management and a steadfast commitment to fiscal discipline.

The workshop, organized by the Delta State Public Procurement Commission, aimed to reinforce the state’s adherence to the 2020 Public Procurement Law. Governor Oborevwori noted that strengthening these institutional frameworks is vital for ensuring transparency, promoting fair competition, and guaranteeing that public funds provide genuine value for the citizens of the state.

During the event, the Chairman of the Delta State Public Procurement Council, David Igbodo, praised the administration’s focus on due process. He noted that by insisting on transparent and competitive bidding procedures, the state has ensured that only qualified contractors are entrusted with public infrastructure projects.

The workshop included contributions from national experts, such as the Director-General of the Bureau of Public Procurement, Adebowale Adedokun, and the Chairman of the Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission (ICPC), Musa Adamu Aliyu. Their sessions focused on professionalizing public procurement and implementing strategies to prevent fraud and corruption in government spending.

In recognition of these efforts, the Delta State government was presented with an award for its commitment to accountability and the institutionalization of due process within its procurement systems. Governor Oborevwori concluded the event by urging public officials to treat compliance with procurement laws as a fundamental pillar of good governance and sustainable development.