Governor Sheriff Oborevwori of Delta, is set to flag off the State Widows Welfare Scheme on Monday, August 18, 2025, with 10,000 beneficiaries expected to benefit from the initiative.
The ceremony, scheduled to hold at the Dome Event Centre, Asaba, would commence at 10:00 a.m.
The Executive Assistant to the Governor on Social Investment and Coordinator of the scheme, Chief Isioma Okonta, disclosed this in a statement made available to journalists in Asaba on Wednesday.
According to Okonta, the programme is part of the Oborevwori administration’s commitment to improving the welfare of widows across the state, providing them with financial support and other empowerment packages to enhance their livelihoods.
He added that the initiative aligned with the state’s broader social investment agenda, aimed at cushioning economic hardship and fostering inclusive growth.
The event is expected to attract government officials, stakeholders in social welfare, and representatives of various women groups across Delta State.
