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‘My salary is N503,000, Permanent Secretary earns N900,000’ – Gov Oborevwori

Delta State Governor, Sheriff Oborevwori has disclosed that he earns a monthly salary of N503,000. He made this known in a viral video recorded at a recent event in Asaba, the state capital. According to the governor, a Permanent Secretary in the state earns N900,000 monthly, while the Head of Service earns N1 million. His […] ‘My salary is N503,000, Permanent Secretary earns N900,000’ – Gov…

‘My salary is N503,000, Permanent Secretary earns N900,000’ – Gov Oborevwori

Delta State Governor Sheriff Oborevwori has revealed his monthly salary is N503,000 in a viral video. The governor mentioned that a Permanent Secretary earns N900,000 per month, making it almost double his own salary. The Head of Service in Delta State is paid N1 million monthly. Governor Oborevwori emphasized that his state was among the first to adopt the minimum wage.

As one of the top recipients of Federation Account allocations, Delta State, including oil-producing states, received a significant share of funds in the first seven months of 2026.

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