Asaba: Sheriff Oborevwori of Delta, on Monday, tasked the state’s civil servants with accelerating service delivery in a bid to achieve the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) by 2030.
The governor gave the charge at a Public Lecture to mark the 2025 Civil Service Week, organised by the Head of Service in Asaba, the state’s capital.
The lecture was tagged “Five Years to 2030: Accelerating Public Service Delivery for a Sustainable Future.”
Oborevwori stressed the importance of building institutional capacity, leveraging knowledge, and enhancing accountability to drive development.
He stated that the state is committed to transforming the public service through robust human capital development under his administration’s M.O.R.E. Agenda.
The governor assured civil servants that his administration remains firmly dedicated to their welfare.
“We are investing in new skills, modern practices, and behavioural changes to ensure that our workforce is well-equipped to meet both present and future challenges.
“We must accelerate public service delivery and build a sustainable future for Delta state,” he said
The governor noted that his administration had set a precedent by hosting a dinner for civil servants, demonstrating its commitment to the well-being of its workers.
He also highlighted Delta’s position as one of the first states in Nigeria to implement the new minimum wage, reinforcing his government’s dedication to improving citizens’ lives.
“I urge every public servant to reciprocate this commitment with greater loyalty, dedication, and unwavering focus on achieving the government’s objectives,” he said.
He stated that the lecture’s theme had positioned civil servants as pivotal in achieving transformation, adding that with the right tools, mindset, and leadership, Delta would meet and surpass its goals.
Earlier, the Head of Service, Dr Minim Oseji, stated that the week’s activities included a broadcast, Jumat service, online quiz, public lecture, golf tournament, and thanksgiving service.
She stated that the state has made significant strides in civil service reform, including the near-completion of a 20-point agenda aligned with the M.O.R.E. Agenda.
She said that efforts were underway to restore a 10 per cent internally generated revenue plow-back to revenue-generating MDAs.
Oseji said digitization, performance monitoring, and improved training frameworks have also been introduced to modernise the service and expressed optimism that, with sustained reforms, enhanced transparency, and security, Delta will attract more foreign investment.
