BY SUNDAY EGEDE
Thousands of beneficiaries of the Delta State Widows Welfare Scheme have started receiving alerts following the disbursement of their monthly stipends by the state government.
They received payment alerts on Thursday, October 16, and Friday, October 17, 2025, marking the latest round of financial support from the state government.
Each beneficiary received ₦15,000 as part of the ongoing initiative to provide sustainable support for vulnerable widows across the state’s 270 federal wards.
The programme, which had earlier disbursed ₦45,000 to each participant in August and September (representing three months’ stipends), continues to bring relief to thousands.
The Widows Welfare Scheme is a key component of the MORE Agenda, the flagship socio-economic policy of Governor Sheriff Oborevwori’s administration aimed at improving the lives of Delta’s most vulnerable populations.
Speaking on the latest disbursement, the Scheme’s Coordinator, Elder Isioma Okonta, reaffirmed the Oborevwori administration’s commitment to social welfare and inclusion.
“This initiative is not just about giving money; it is about restoring dignity, providing hope, and showing our widows that they are not forgotten.
“Through the Governor’s visionary MORE Agenda, we are reaching those who need support the most,” Okonta said.
Since its inception, the Widows Welfare Scheme has reportedly touched the lives of thousands of women across the state, easing their financial burdens and offering a consistent stream of support.
Governor Sheriff Oborevwori has continued to receive praise for prioritising the welfare of the most vulnerable Deltans. The Widows Welfare Scheme is widely seen as a shining example of targeted social intervention that delivers real impact. As widows across Delta State receive their stipends this October, their renewed smiles are yet another reflection of a government doing “MORE” in Making Opportunities Reach Everyone.
