Gov Oborevwori presents N1.6tn 2026 budget proposal

Delta State, Governor Sheriff Oborevwori on Wednesday presented a N1.6tn budget proposal for 2026 to the Delta State House of Assembly in Asaba.

The proposal represents a 70 per cent rise from the previous year’s appropriation, which the governor said reflects higher revenue prospects following improved statutory allocations.

Governor Oborevwori said the Ministry of Works covering urban roads, rural routes and riverine areas will receive N450bn.

He allocated N105.086bn to education and N50.067bn to health, describing these investments as essential foundations for sustainable development.

He said stronger receipts from the Federation Accounts Allocation Committee would support the ambitious plan, with statutory allocation projected at N720bn, or 43.28 per cent of expected revenue.