The Delta State government has approved the sum of N3.55 billion as counterpart fund for the 2024 Universal Basic Education (UBEC) Programme.
Governor Sheriff Oborevwori of the State who said this on social Media that the fund for the execution of projects in public primary and secondary schools across the State.
Oborevwori revealed that the decision was reached on during on Wednesday, the 14th of August 2024 Executive Council meeting he presided over.
The Governor said he also directed the Secretary to the State Government (SSG), Dr. Kingsley Emu, and the Commissioner for Finance, Chief Fidelis Tilije, to engage with the State Chapter of the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) to discuss the consequential adjustments related to the newly approved wage implementation.
He also highlighted some agricultural programmes and newly awarded and ongoing road projects in some parts of the State in addition to the robust health policy undertaken by his administration.
“The health sector will also benefit from the purchase of two computerized tomography (CT) scanning machines for the Warri Central Hospital and Delta State University Teaching Hospital in Oghara.
“This investment is crucial for diagnosing diseases and internal injuries, significantly enhancing our healthcare services.
“I have also given approval to the Ministry of Health to renovate over 150 primary health centers across the State.
“I believe that properly maintained primary healthcare facilities can effectively address the majority of health challenges faced by our people.
“Together, we are committed to meaningful development and improving the lives of all Deltans”, he said.
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