As the 2026 budget defence sessions gathered momentum at the Delta State House of Assembly on Wednesday, the Ministry of Environment and the Delta State Waste Management Board took centre stage, presenting detailed justifications for their fiscal proposals before the Committee on Environment, Oil, and Gas.
The Commissioner for Environment, Mr. Ejiro Jamani, led a delegation of senior ministry officials, while the Executive Chairman of the Delta State Waste Management Board, Hon. Matthew Mofe Edema, marshalled his team to the session, underscoring the seriousness with which both institutions approached the exercise.
Chairing the proceedings, Hon. Festus Utuama, flanked by committee members Hon. Emeka Osamuta, Hon. Festus Okoh, Hon. Matthew Omonade, and Hon. Bino Owhede, commended the presentations as “crystal-clear, well-articulated, and devoid of ambiguity.”
He observed that the thorough review of the 2025 budget performance and the forward-looking projections for 2026 reflected not only an intimate understanding of institutional responsibilities but also a steadfast commitment to executing their mandates effectively.
“The depth and precision of the submissions have impressed the committee,” Utuama remarked.
“We will examine these proposals meticulously, with a view to allocating the necessary resources to ensure operational excellence in the upcoming fiscal year.”
Responding to the session, Commissioner Jamani expressed satisfaction with the interactive deliberations, describing the engagement as both constructive and encouraging.
He reaffirmed the ministry’s dedication to advancing environmental sustainability initiatives in 2026, in line with the MORE Agenda championed by Governor Sheriff Oborevwori.
Meanwhile, Hon. Matthew Mofe Edema praised the Governor for his unwavering support over the past year, noting that the backing from the state government had been instrumental in maintaining a cleaner, healthier environment across Delta State.
He outlined plans to intensify routine waste evacuation within the State Capital Territory and other major towns, enhance dumpsite management, and scale up public sensitization campaigns, aiming for tangible environmental improvements in the coming year.
The session concluded with both institutions receiving commendation for their professionalism, transparency, and visionary approach, reinforcing the Assembly’s confidence in their ability to deliver on their mandates in 2026.
