Omo-Agege Tasks Deltans To Query How Gov Oborevwori Is Utilizing FAAC Funds Amid Tinubu’s Result-oriented Economic Policies

Former Deputy President of the Senate, Senator Ovie Omo-Agege, has said that with President Bola Tinubu’s economic policies yielding the desired results, it is time for Deltans to start demanding accountability from Governor Sheriff Oborevwori regarding the use of Federal Allocation Account Committee (FAAC) allocations.

He claims that Delta State has received over ₦1 trillion in revenue allocation, a threefold increase from the previous administration, but the benefits of these funds are not being felt in the oil-rich state.

He urged Deltans to ask questions and demand to know how the funds are being utilized, especially in oil-producing communities.

He emphasized that the money belongs to all Deltans, not just the government, and that it’s time for the people to stand up and demand accountability from their leaders.

Speaking during his interactive leaders and stakeholders’ meetings in Warri South-West, Isoko South, and Isoko North local government areas, Omo-Agege, who was the Delta APC governorship candidate in the 2023 election, commended President Tinubu for his unwavering commitment to transforming the Nigerian economy.

He salutes President Tinubu’s courageous economic reforms, which are poised to lead Nigeria out of its current challenges.

According to Omo-Agege, the initial difficulties experienced during the policy implementation phase are now giving way to economic benefits.

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“These benefits include increased revenue allocation and investment opportunities in critical sectors, ultimately driving growth and development in the state. President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has done exceptionally well,” Omo-Agege said.

“Upon closer examination of his administration’s policies and actions, it becomes clear that he has made remarkable progress. One of his notable achievements is the financial boost provided to states. In Delta State, the FAAC allocation has tripled compared to the previous amount.”

Omo-Agege revealed that Delta State has received over N1 trillion in revenue allocation, a threefold increase from the previous administration. “Local governments in Delta State, including Warri South-West, Isoko South, and Isoko North, now receive more funds than ever before,” Omo-Agege added.

“If the people were aware of the exact amount of money allocated to this area, they would be astonished”, he said, expressing concern that the benefits of these substantial funds are not being felt in Delta State.

He, therefore urged Deltans to ask questions and demand accountability from Governor Oborevwori on the utilization of the funds.

The senator emphasized the need for good governance and accountability, calling on Deltans to support the APC in the 2027 elections to restore good governance in the state.

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“If the state has received over ₦1 trillion, where has the money gone?” Omo-Agege asked. “Going through Warri South-West, Isoko South, and Isoko North, I am yet to see key development projects where this money was used for. Sadly, many Deltans do not even know that Tinubu’s administration has sent such huge sums to the state.”

Omo-Agege also recalled President Tinubu’s visit to Delta State during the election campaign. “I vividly remember when we flew over this area in a helicopter,” he said. The President was taken aback by the sheer scale of deprivation and underdevelopment in this region, and he noted that the suffering here is eerily similar to that in many other parts of the Niger Delta where crude oil is produced. This experience was one of the driving forces behind his decision to announce the removal of fuel subsidy on his first day in office, thereby freeing up vital resources for the development of the states.

“Despite this significant influx of funds, Sheriff Oborevwori has remained remarkably silent about how these resources are being utilized, particularly in oil-producing communities.”

“This money belongs to all of us, not just the government,” Omo-Agege said, adding; “We must stand up, work hard, and ensure we support the APC fully, to restore good governance in Delta come 2027.”