The Delta State Commissioner for Oil and Gas, Hon (Chief) Peter Uviejitobor, has called on staff of the ministry to strengthen cooperation and work collectively towards achieving the development agenda of the state government, while urging them to support President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, Governor Sheriff Oborevwori, and other All Progressives Congress APC candidates in the 2027 general elections.
Hon Uviejitobor made the call during a sensitization meeting with staff of the Ministry of Oil and Gas, where he emphasized the importance of collaboration between political appointees and career civil servants in promoting effective governance and delivering on the administration’s development objectives.
The Commissioner urged workers to remain committed to their duties, noting that the success of any government depends largely on the cooperation, dedication and professionalism of the civil service in implementing policies and programmes for the benefit of the people.
Highlighting the achievements of the Oborevwori administration in workers’ welfare, Uviejitobor cited prompt payment of salaries, settlement of promotion arrears, introduction of the 13th-month salary, training and retraining programmes, as well as payment of pensions and gratuities.
He said the initiatives demonstrate the state government’s commitment to improving the welfare of civil servants and enhancing productivity.
“The administration of Governor Sheriff Oborevwori has demonstrated its commitment to workers’ welfare through prompt payment of salaries, the introduction of the 13th-month salary, the settlement of promotion arrears and other policies designed to improve the living conditions of civil servants.”
On infrastructure, the Oil and Gas Commissioner highlighted several ongoing road construction and rehabilitation projects across the 25 local government areas, noting that they are aimed at improving connectivity, stimulating economic activities and enhancing the quality of life of residents.
He specifically mentioned the Ughelli-Asaba road dualisation project, construction of flyovers at PTI Junction and Enerhen Junction, as well as the DSC Roundabout project in Warri.
Uviejitobor also named the Asaba waterfront project and construction of rural roads, which he said would improve access to communities, including oil-producing areas, while supporting commerce and economic activities across the state.
The Commissioner called on workers to support the APC-led Federal Government under President Tinubu and the Delta State Government under Governor Oborevwori, expressing confidence that continued support for the party would enable the administrations to sustain their development programmes.
He urged staff to embrace the APC and participate actively in the party’s political activities, describing it as a platform through which members could pursue their political aspirations.
Uviejitobor further encouraged workers to recognise the government’s achievements and maintain unity, cooperation and dedication in the discharge of their responsibilities, stressing that collective efforts are necessary for the continued development of the state.
Also speaking, a member of the Delta State Civil Service Commission, Comrade Olumami Oyibo, called on civil servants to support the leadership of Governor Oborevwori and President Tinubu, describing, saying that administrations are committed to governance and development.
Oyibo maintained that the APC-led governments have recorded significant achievements, particularly in workers’ welfare and infrastructure development, and urged the people to sustain their support for the party ahead of the 2027 general elections.
He said supporting the re-election bids of the two leaders would provide an opportunity for their administrations to consolidate on progress recorded and continue implementing policies and programmes aimed at improving the lives of Nigerians.
The meeting ended with a call for sustained cooperation between the ministry’s political leadership and career civil servants to ensure effective service delivery and realization of the state government’s development objectives.
