Delta State Governor, Rt. Hon. Sheriff Oborevwori, on Tuesday unveiled plans for a Workers’ Housing Scheme designed to provide affordable homes for serving and retired civil servants, saying workers who have dedicated their lives to public service deserve decent shelter and improved welfare.
The governor announced the initiative in Asaba during the Delta State Public Service Lecture held as part of activities marking the 2026 International Public Service Week celebration.
Represented by his deputy, Sir Monday Onyeme, Oborevwori said the housing scheme was conceived in response to persistent appeals by labour unions and workers’ groups seeking affordable accommodation for public servants across the state.
He disclosed that the government had commenced discussions with the Ministry of Housing, the Delta State Mortgage Trust Bank and private sector partners to develop a transparent and phased housing programme tailored to the needs of workers.
According to him, the scheme will give priority to serving civil servants and retirees while offering flexible and salary-friendly payment plans to make home ownership easier.
“Housing is dignity, and dignity is part of results. Having spent your careers building Delta State, our workers deserve decent shelter for their families,” the governor said.
He added that his administration would strengthen existing welfare programmes, including housing and vehicle loan schemes, while revitalising the Workers’ Owner-Occupier Housing Scheme through partnerships with reputable real estate developers.
Speaking on the theme, “Reforms, Resilience and Results,” Oborevwori described civil servants as the backbone of governance and key drivers of the administration’s M.O.R.E Agenda.
He commended workers for their dedication, professionalism and commitment to service delivery, noting that they serve as the vital link between government policies and the people.
The governor said his administration had sustained reforms aimed at strengthening public institutions, promoting accountability, enhancing transparency and improving service delivery across Ministries, Departments and Agencies.
He identified the regular payment of salaries and pensions as one of the major achievements of his administration, stressing that workers perform better when their welfare and financial security are guaranteed.
Oborevwori also highlighted ongoing investments in infrastructure, healthcare, education and rural development, describing civil servants as co-builders of the state’s progress through their contributions to planning, supervision and implementation of government projects.
The governor reaffirmed his administration’s commitment to digital transformation in the public service through the expansion of e-governance platforms, digitisation of records and continuous training programmes aimed at improving efficiency and productivity.
He urged workers to uphold the values of integrity, honesty, professionalism, impartiality and dedication to duty, saying these virtues remain essential for effective governance and sustainable development.
Earlier, the guest lecturer, Dr. Caroline Ajuyah, commended the Delta State Government for its investments in infrastructure and technology across Ministries, Departments and Agencies, noting that the initiatives had improved operational efficiency and enhanced service delivery.
In her remarks, the Head of Service, Dr. Mininim Oseji, expressed appreciation to Governor Oborevwori for creating an enabling environment for the public service to thrive and for sustaining policies that promote workers’ welfare and professional development.
For many civil servants who have spent decades in service without owning a home, the proposed housing scheme offers renewed hope of achieving home ownership and a more secure future after retirement.