The Delta State Executive Council, on Wednesday, approved the sum of N10bn as a social investment to fund palliatives for residents of the
According to the Commissioner, the SEC also approved the payment of the 2023 counterpart fund for the Universal Basic Education Programme and for the organisation/hosting of the 7th edition of the National Youth Games in the state.
In addition, he informed newsmen that the Exco ratified the appointments of some traditional rulers including the appointment of HRM Macaulay Ovbagbedia, Uhurhie-Sadjere II as the Ohworode of Olomu Kingdom; HRM Clement Ikolo as the Ovie of Ewu Kingdom in Ughelli South, HRM Ogheneochuko Eyekpimi – Egbobonyen as the Orosuen of Okere Urhobo Kingdom in Warri South and HRM Obi Chukwuka as Obi of Umute Kingdom in Aniocha South LGA.
He said the Exco also granted the approval for N40 billion credit facility offer to the 25 local government councils in the state to defray a substantial part of outstanding retirement benefits to local government pensioners.
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