Delta State Governor, Sheriff Oborevwori, has signed five bills into law, including the 13th Month Salary Law, 2026, to improve workers’ welfare, strengthen the judiciary, protect property rights and reform the state’s tax administration.
Key Highlights
- Governor Oborevwori signs the 13th Month Salary Law, 2026, and four other bills in Asaba.
- High court judges increased from 46 to 50; customary court of appeal judges from nine to 12.
- New property protection law to curb unlawful occupation and destruction of properties.
- Delta State Revenue Service (Consolidated) Law, 2026 to harmonise tax administration and curb multiple taxation.
The governor signed the bills at the Executive Council Chambers of the Government House, Asaba, on Wednesday, describing the development as part of his administration’s commitment to reforms under the MORE Agenda.
Oborevwori said the laws would strengthen public institutions, improve service delivery and promote economic development.
On the 13th Month Salary Law, he said the initiative would boost workers’ morale, reward their contributions and improve productivity.
More Judges For Delta Courts
He also signed amendments increasing the number of high court judges from 46 to 50 and customary court of appeal judges from nine to 12 to improve justice delivery.
The governor said the Public and Private Properties Protection Amendment Law would strengthen safeguards against unlawful occupation and destruction of properties.
On the Delta State Revenue Service (Consolidated) Law, 2026, he said it would harmonise tax administration, curb multiple taxation and promote investment.
Oborevwori said development went beyond infrastructure to include policies that improve lives. He commended the state House of Assembly and urged relevant agencies to ensure effective implementation of the laws.
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Speaker, Head Of Service React
Presenting the bills, Speaker of the Delta State House of Assembly, Emomotimi Guwor, said they would strengthen governance, improve justice delivery and protect investments.
He said the 13th Month Salary Law provides for the benefit for eligible public servants, while the judicial amendments would enhance court efficiency and the property law would safeguard public and private assets.
Meanwhile, the outgoing Delta Head of Service, Mininim Oseji, described the 13th Month Salary Law as a boost to workers’ welfare and family wellbeing.
She said the policy would stimulate business activities and thanked Governor Oborevwori for the initiative, describing it as a welcome development for workers and Deltans.
The signing ceremony was witnessed by the Chief Judge of Delta State, Justice Tessy Diai, represented by Justice Briki Okolosi; the President of the Customary Court of Appeal, represented by Justice Tracy Uriah; the Deputy Speaker of the House of Assembly, Arthur Akpowowo; principal officers of the assembly; and other senior government officials.
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