Oborevwori Launches ₦15,000 Monthly Widows Welfare Scheme for 10,000 in Delta
Oborevwori Flags Off Widows Welfare Scheme for 10,000 Beneficiaries in Delta
Delta State Governor Rt. Hon. Sheriff Oborevwori has officially flagged off a groundbreaking Widows Welfare Scheme aimed at improving the lives of 10,000 widows across the 25 local government areas of the state.
Held on August 18, 2025, at the Dome Event Centre in Asaba, the launch was led by Chief (Dr.) Isioma Okonta, the Executive Assistant to the Governor on Social Investment Programmes, who described the initiative as a milestone in the government’s compassion-driven agenda.
Under this wide-reaching social welfare programme, each beneficiary will receive a monthly stipend of ₦15,000, with the first ₦45,000 being paid immediately to cover three months in arrears. In addition, all widows are enrolled in the Delta State Contributory Health Insurance Scheme, granting access to free medical care at accredited public health facilities.
Governor Oborevwori, speaking at the event, emphasized that widowhood is not a choice but a painful reality many women face, and the state’s role is to ease their burdens. He reiterated that this welfare intervention reflects his administration’s broader M.O.R.E (Mobilizing Opportunities for Resources and Empowerment) agenda. Notably, over 266,000 Deltans have benefitted from various social investment initiatives under his leadership. ([turn0search2])
Chief Okonta highlighted that a transparent beneficiary verification process was conducted, with community leaders, traditional rulers, and faith-based groups playing key roles to ensure fairness and inclusivity. Some of the widows, including Christiana Akaluzia, Elizabeth Mukoro, and Mercy Ololo, shared heartfelt gratitude, describing it as “the first time we feel truly seen by government.” ([turn0image1])
The scheme demonstrates Delta State’s commitment to bolstering social welfare by marrying financial relief with healthcare access, setting a strong precedent for inclusive governance in Nigeria.
