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Delta Workers to Get 13th-Month Salary as Oborevwori Signs New Law
Civil servants in Delta State are set to enjoy enhanced welfare as Governor Rt. Hon. Sheriff Oborevwori, on Wednesday, signed into law the Thirteenth Month Salary Law, 2026.
The Governor assented to five bills in total at the Executive Council Chambers, Government House, Asaba, in a move aimed at strengthening governance, justice delivery, and investment climate under his MORE Agenda.
Besides the 13th-month salary law designed to boost workers’ morale and productivity, other laws signed include:
- Amendment raising the number of High Court Judges from 46 to 50
- Amendment raising Customary Court of Appeal Judges from 9 to 12
- Public and Private Properties Protection (Amendment) Law
- Delta State Revenue Service (Consolidated) Law, 2026
Speaking after the signing, Oborevwori said his administration was focused not just on infrastructure but on policies that directly improve lives.
“Development goes beyond roads and bridges. It includes laws that strengthen institutions, protect investments and improve workers’ welfare,” he said.
On the revenue law, the Governor said it would harmonise tax administration, end multiple taxation, and make Delta more attractive to investors, while the property protection law would curb illegal occupation and destruction of properties.
Presenting the bills for assent, Speaker of the Delta State House of Assembly, Rt. Hon. Emomotimi Guwor, said the laws would strengthen governance and protect investments in the state.
He explained that the Thirteenth Month Salary Law provides for additional monthly pay for eligible public servants.
Outgoing Head of Service, Dr. Mininim Oseji, hailed the law as a morale booster that would not only improve family wellbeing of workers but also stimulate economic activities across the state.
The ceremony was witnessed by Chief Judge of Delta State, Justice Tessy Diai, represented by Justice Briki Okolosi, President of Customary Court of Appeal represented by Justice Tracy Uriah, Deputy Speaker Arthur Akpowowo, Attorney-General, SSG and other top officials.
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