Former governor of Edo state, Adams Oshiomhole, has tasked Deltans to ask the state governor and vice-presidential candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in the 2023 general elections, Ifeanyi Okowa, for their share of the N250 billion that accrued to the state from the 13 per cent derivation to oil-rich states. It could be noted that the 13 percent derivation fund comes from the revenue to oil-rich communities through the state governments as enshrined in section 162, sub-section 2 of the Nigerian constitution.
Oil Revenue: Ask Governor Okowa About Your N250Billion, Ex-Edo Governor, Oshiomhole Tells Delta State PeopleOshiomhole has tasked Deltans to ask their governor, Okowa, for their share of the N250 billion that accrued to the state from the 13 per cent derivation to oil-rich states.
Meanwhile, Oshiomhole has tasked Deltans to ask their governor, Okowa, for their share of the N250 billion that accrued to the state from the 13 per cent derivation to oil-rich states. Also speaking, the APC state governorship candidate in the 2023 general elections and deputy senate president, Ovie Omo-Agege, assured that when elected as governor, he would work with Bola Tinubu, who is vying to become the President to ensure that Warri port is functional and that the school of maritime academy in Okorenkoko in the state starts working.
Flags were later handed over to the party's presidential candidate, Bola Tinubu and the state governorship candidate, Ovie Omo-Agege.
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