Oborevwori to present 2027 budget to Delta Assembly November 16

By Onomiguren Agbamu

Delta State Governor Sheriff Oborevwori will present the 2027 budget estimates to the State House of Assembly on Monday, November 16, following the approval of the legislature.

The governor’s request for approval was contained in a letter addressed to the House and read by the Speaker, Emomotimi Guwor, during plenary.

In the letter, Oborevwori said the proposed presentation was in accordance with the relevant provisions of the 1999 Constitution, which empowers the executive to submit annual budget estimates to the legislature for consideration and approval.

Following the reading of the letter, the Deputy Leader of the House, Festus Okoh, moved a motion for the governor’s request to be received and approved. The motion was seconded by the member representing Bomadi Constituency, Oboro Preyor.

The Speaker subsequently put the motion to a voice vote, which was unanimously adopted by members, giving the governor the nod to present the proposed 2027 fiscal year’s budget on the scheduled date.

The presentation will mark the beginning of the legislative process of examining the state’s revenue and expenditure projections for the 2027 fiscal year.

It will also afford lawmakers the opportunity to scrutinise the administration’s spending priorities, proposed capital projects and recurrent expenditure, as well as determine their alignment with the state’s development objectives.

The proposed budget is expected to reflect the Oborevwori administration’s priorities for the coming fiscal year, particularly its MORE Agenda, which focuses on Meaningful Development, Opportunities for All, Realistic Reforms, and Enhanced Peace and Security.