Widows under the Delta State Widows Welfare Scheme have passed a vote of confidence in Governor Sheriff Oborevwori, pledging their unwavering support for his administration and endorsing him for a second term in office.
The widows made the declaration on Wednesday, August 27, at Orerokpe in Okpe Local Government Area during the official flag-off of the Free Medical Health Scheme registration for beneficiaries of the Widows Welfare Scheme across the state’s 25 local government areas.
The programme, initiated through the Office of the Executive Assistant to the Governor on Social Investment Programmes, Chief Isioma Okonta, in partnership with the Delta State Contributory Health Commission led by Dr. Isaac Akpoveta, is designed to ensure widows under the welfare scheme have access to quality and affordable healthcare services.
The motion for the endorsement of Governor Oborevwori for the 2027 governorship election was moved by Mrs. Christiana Ukavwe and seconded by Mrs. Vero German, receiving overwhelming approval from the gathering.
Chief Okonta, in his remarks, announced the commencement of monthly widows’ prayer sessions across all 25 LGAs for the governor and his administration. The inaugural session at the Orerokpe event was led by Pastor Mrs. Patience Adaka.
In attendance were several government officials, including Mr. Uko Elume Martins, Senior Special Assistant to the Governor on Special Duties and Delta Central Monitor; Barr. Chief Jerry Eruvwedede, Executive Assistant on Political Matters and Delta South Supervisor; Chief Paul Osemele, Executive Assistant on Community Development and Delta North Monitor; Hon. Ahmed Aturmremor, Delta Central Supervisor; Hon. Humphrey Uzuakpundu, Senior Special Assistant on Community Development and Ukwuani LGA Coordinator; Hon. Ufuoma Oboro, Senior Special Assistant on Women Development and Uvwie Coordinator; Mrs. Ufuoma Edewor, Special Assistant on Women Development and Udu Coordinator; Akpoguma Sandra, Senior Special Assistant on Female Youth and Ughelli North Coordinator; Chief Henry Ifeogwu, Training Officer; and Mr. Ekeleme Harrison, Sapele LGA Coordinator, among others.
The widows applauded Governor Oborevwori for prioritizing their welfare through social investment initiatives and assured him of their continued loyalty, prayers, and support for his administration through 2031.
