{
  "id": 2309497,
  "title": "My salary is ₦503,000, permanent secretaries earn ₦900,000 — Delta gov",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/21/my-salary-is-503-000-permanent-secretaries-earn-900-000-delta-gov",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-08-21T05:34:48.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Punch Nigeria",
    "slug": "punch-nigeria",
    "url": "https://punchng.com/my-salary-is-%e2%82%a6503000-permanent-secretaries-earn-%e2%82%a6900000-delta-gov/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Delta State Governor, Sheriff Oborevwori, revealed that his monthly salary is ₦503,000, which is lower than the ₦900,000 earned by Permanent Secretaries in the state. At an inauguration ceremony held in Asaba, the state capital, the governor presented 12 four-bedroom terraced duplexes for Permanent Secretaries and distributed 12 official vehicles to recently appointed Permanent Secretaries. The governor stated that the salary increase for Permanent Secretaries came after complaints from them that some directors were earning almost the same amount as they were. Oborevwori's administration has been prioritizing the welfare of civil servants since taking office, providing official vehicles to serving Permanent Secretaries and presenting additional vehicles to newly appointed ones. The state government has also supported 302 beneficiaries under the Public Officers’ Vehicle Loan Scheme and 119 individuals through the Public Officers’ Housing Loan Scheme.",
  "summary": "Delta State Governor, Sheriff Oborevwori, reveals his N503,000 salary is less than permanent secretaries’ N900,000, highlighting civil servant welfare init Read More: https://punchng.com/my-salary-is-%e2%82%a6503000-permanent-secretaries-earn-%e2%82%a6900000-delta-gov/",
  "key_points": [
    "Delta State Governor earns ₦503,000 monthly",
    "Permanent Secretaries earn ₦900,000 annually",
    "Governor provided 12 duplexes and vehicles for PS"
  ],
  "editors_take": "The governor's disclosure highlights a pay disparity favouring Permanent Secretaries over him, suggesting a review of remuneration structures for top government officials may be warranted.",
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 2,
    "also_reported_by": [
      {
        "outlet": "Punch",
        "title": "My salary is ₦503,000, permanent secretaries earn ₦900,000 — Delta gov",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/21/my-salary-is-503-000-permanent-secretaries-earn-900-000-delta-gov-2313173",
        "published": "2026-08-21T05:54:48.000Z"
      }
    ]
  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}