By Onomiguren Agbamu
The Delta State Government has announced measures to boost household purchasing power and inject about N5 billion into local economies as part of efforts to translate economic reforms into improved living conditions for residents.
The Commissioner for Works (Rural Roads) and Public Information, Charles Aniagwu, disclosed this on Thursday during a press briefing, saying the administration was determined to ensure that gains recorded at the macroeconomic level were felt by households and communities.
Aniagwu said the passage of the Executive Bill on the 13th-month salary was one of the measures aimed at increasing workers’ disposable income.
He said the additional payment, which is awaiting the assent of Governor Sheriff Oborevwori, would be equivalent to each worker’s December salary.
The commissioner also announced that the ongoing empowerment programme across the state’s 500 DCF wards would benefit at least 100,000 people.
He said 200 beneficiaries had been targeted in each ward, with about N5 billion expected to be injected directly into local economies through the initiative.
According to Aniagwu, the intervention is expected to stimulate consumption, support small businesses and distributors, and create stronger demand for locally produced goods.
He said the empowerment programme was part of the administration’s broader strategy to stimulate economic activity while ensuring that the benefits of its reforms reached ordinary residents.
Aniagwu added that the measures were being complemented by investments in rural roads, schools, healthcare and security.
He said the government was also pursuing efforts to attract major investments, expand industrialisation and create a safer and more stable economic environment in the state.
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