- Calls for accountability from Delta Governor on FAAC allocations
By Phillip Nwosu
The previous Deputy President of the Senate, Senator Ovie Omo-Agege, has praised President Bola Tinubu’s financial insurance policies, saying they’re yielding the specified outcomes.
Talking throughout his interactive leaders and stakeholders’ conferences in Warri South-West, Isoko South, and Isoko North native authorities areas, Senator Ovie Omo-Agege, the Delta APC governorship candidate within the 2023 election, counseled President Tinubu for his unwavering dedication to remodeling the Nigerian economic system.
He praised President Tinubu’s brave financial reforms, that are poised to steer Nigeria out of its present challenges.
In accordance with Omo-Agege, the preliminary difficulties skilled in the course of the coverage implementation section at the moment are giving technique to financial advantages, bringing vital benefits to Delta State.
These advantages embrace elevated income allocation and funding alternatives in important sectors, in the end driving development and improvement within the area.
“President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has carried out exceptionally effectively,” Omo-Agege stated. “Upon nearer examination of his administration’s insurance policies and actions, it turns into clear that he has made exceptional progress.
“One among his notable achievements is the numerous monetary enhance supplied to states. In Delta State, the FAAC allocation has tripled in comparison with the earlier quantity.”
Omo-Agege revealed that Delta State has acquired over ₦1 trillion in income allocation, a threefold improve from the earlier administration.
“Native governments in Delta State, together with Warri South-West, Isoko South, and Isoko North, now obtain extra funds than ever earlier than,” Omo-Agege added.
“If the individuals had been conscious of the precise sum of money allotted to this space, they’d be astonished. Nonetheless, Omo-Agege expressed concern that the advantages of those substantial funds are usually not being felt in Delta State.
“He demanded accountability from Governor Sheriff Oborevwori, questioning the utilization of the funds.
The senator emphasised the necessity for good governance and accountability, calling on Deltans to help the APC within the 2027 elections to revive good governance within the state.
Omo-Agege urged Deltans to ask questions and demand transparency on the usage of federal funds.
“If the state has acquired over ₦1 trillion, the place has the cash gone?” Omo-Agege requested.
“Going by Warri South-West, Isoko South, and Isoko North, I’m but to see key improvement initiatives the place this cash was used for. Sadly, many Deltans don’t even know that Tinubu’s administration has despatched such enormous sums to the state.”
Omo-Agege additionally recalled President Tinubu’s go to to Delta State in the course of the election marketing campaign.
“I vividly keep in mind once we flew over this space in a helicopter,” he stated.
“The President was shocked by the sheer scale of deprivation and underdevelopment on this area, and he famous that the struggling right here is eerily just like that in lots of different components of the Niger Delta the place crude oil is produced.
“This expertise was one of many driving forces behind his resolution to announce the elimination of gasoline subsidy on his first day in workplace, thereby releasing up important sources for state improvement.
Nonetheless, Omo-Agege added, “Regardless of this vital inflow of funds, Sheriff Oborevwori has remained remarkably silent about how these sources are being utilized, notably in oil-producing communities.”
He concluded by urging Deltans to face up and demand accountability from their leaders.
“This cash belongs to all of us, not simply the federal government,” Omo-Agege stated.
“We should arise, work onerous, and guarantee we help the APC absolutely to revive good governance in Delta come 2027.”
Omo-Agege’s name for accountability and transparency is seen as a key subject that may resonate with voters within the 2027 elections.
With the APC’s concentrate on good governance and accountability, the occasion is poised to make a robust comeback in Delta State.