Widows under the Delta State Widows Welfare Scheme have passed a vote of confidence on Governor Sheriff Oborevwori, affirming their unflinching support for his administration and endorsing him for a second term in office.
The widows made the declaration on Wednesday, August 27, at Orerokpe in Okpe Local Government Area during the official commencement of the Free Medical Health Scheme registration for beneficiaries of the Widows Welfare Scheme across the state’s 25 local government areas.
The initiative, facilitated through the Office of the Executive Assistant to the Governor on Social Investment Programmes, Chief Isioma Okonta, in partnership with the Contributory Health Commission led by Dr. Isaac Akpoveta, aims to provide accessible healthcare services to widows already enrolled in the state’s welfare scheme.
The motion for the vote of confidence and endorsement of the Governor for 2027 was moved by Mrs. Christiana Ukavwe and seconded by Mrs. Vero German, drawing overwhelming approval from the gathering of widows.
Speaking at the event, Chief Okonta announced the commencement of monthly widows’ prayer sessions across the 25 LGAs for Governor Oborevwori and his administration. The inaugural prayer session was led by Pastor Mrs. Patience Adaka.
Several government officials were also in attendance, including Mr. Uko Elume Martins, Senior Special Assistant to the Governor on Special Duties and Delta Central Monitor; Barr. Chief Jerry Eruvwedede, Executive Assistant on Political Matters and Delta South Supervisor; Chief Paul Osemele, Executive Assistant on Community Development and Delta North Monitor; Hon. Ahmed Aturmremor, Delta Central Supervisor; Hon. Humphrey Uzuakpundu, Senior Special Assistant on Community Development and Ukwuani LGA Coordinator; Hon. Ufuoma Oboro, Senior Special Assistant on Women Development and Uvwie Coordinator; Mrs. Ufuoma Edewor, Special Assistant on Women Development and Udu Coordinator; Akpoguma Sandra, Senior Special Assistant on Female Youth and Ughelli North Coordinator; Chief Henry Ifeogwu, Training Officer; Mr. Ekeleme Harrison, Sapele LGA Coordinator; among others.
The widows praised Governor Oborevwori for his commitment to their welfare and pledged their continuous prayers and loyalty to his administration through 2031.
