- Delta State Governor Sheriff Oborevwori has disclosed that his monthly salary is N503,000, stating that Permanent Secretaries in the state now earn N900,000 while the Head of Service earns N1 million.
- The governor’s claim has sparked mixed reactions online, with some Nigerians questioning whether his stated salary includes the various allowances and benefits attached to the office of governor.
Delta State Governor Sheriff Oborevwori has revealed that he earns a monthly salary of N503,000, adding that Permanent Secretaries in the state now earn more than him.
Oborevwori made the disclosure while speaking at a recent event in Asaba, where he highlighted the state’s implementation of the new minimum wage and salary structure.
“You will also recall that we were one of the first states that implemented the minimum wage. Today, a Permanent Secretary’s salary is more than the governor’s. Your salary is N900,000; my salary is N503,000. Head of Service is N1 million,” he said.
According to the governor, a Permanent Secretary in Delta State earns N900,000 monthly, while the Head of Service receives N1 million.
Delta State is one of Nigeria’s oil-producing states and receives statutory allocations as well as the 13 per cent derivation revenue for oil-producing states.
The governor’s salary disclosure has since generated reactions online, with some Nigerians questioning whether his stated monthly salary represents his complete financial benefits as governor.
Anthony Okobi: “Then, apply for a permanent secretary sir, we will gladly offer you the appointment”
Okirika: “If politicians greet you check time.
Na why my people say chicken wey know the dancing steps of cucumber no the sleep with 2 eye close when blind man go hunting”
Kay Kay: “What about your furniture allowance? That will be 40m”
German Okuazun: “Story to the gods, and can as tell it to the Marine.”
Samu Trinity: “Elon musk na my younger brother”
EL Vis: “Tinubu can run a marathon too”
Wike OfDelta: “Screenshot alert sir”
