Delta Governor Reveals Salary Disparity with Permanent Secretaries

The Governor of Delta State, Oborevwori, has revealed that his salary is ₦503,000, while permanent secretaries in the state earn ₦900,000. This disclosure highlights a significant salary disparity within the state government.

21 Aug, 05:17 — 21 Aug, 10:04

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Why this matters

This story is significant as it highlights a notable salary disparity within the Delta State government, where a governor earns less than some civil servants. It also underscores the governor's stated commitment to civil servant welfare, which could impact public perception and policy decisions.

Key entitiesSheriff Oborevwori Permanent Secretaries Delta State

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Delta State Governor Sheriff Oborevwori earns a monthly salary of ₦503,000
Permanent Secretaries in Delta State earn a monthly salary of ₦900,000
The governor made this disclosure on a Thursday

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Delta State Governor Sheriff Oborevwori's monthly salary is ₦503,000

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Permanent Secretaries in Delta State earn ₦900,000 monthly

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Governor Oborevwori unveiled 12 duplexes and vehicles for Permanent Secretaries

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The unveiling of 12 duplexes and vehicles for Permanent Secretaries by the Governor

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vanguard-ngcentercenterneutralMixedReports governor's statements and actions factually

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The coverage from both outlets is largely factual and reports directly on the governor's statements without significant political framing or overt bias.

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My salary is ₦503,000, permanent secretaries earn ₦900,000 — Delta gov

Delta State Governor, Sheriff Oborevwori, reveals his N503,000 salary is less than permanent secretaries’ N900,000, highlighting civil servant welfare init Read More: https://punchng.com/my-salary-is-%e2%82%a6503000-permanent-secretaries-earn-%e2%82%a6900000-delta-gov/

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My salary is ₦503,000, Permanent Secretaries earn ₦900,000 — Oborevwori

….Governor unveils 12 duplexes, vehicles for Permanent Secretaries ASABA — Delta State Governor, Sheriff Oborevwori, on Thursday disclosed that he earns a monthly salary of ₦503,000, while Permanent Secretaries in the state receive ₦900,000. Oborevwori made the disclosure during the inauguration of 12 four-bedroom terraced duplexes for Permanent Secretaries and the presentation of 12 official […] The post My salary is ₦503,000, Permanent Secretaries earn ₦900,000 — Oborevwori appeared first o...

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First report: punch-ng · 21 Aug, 05:17|Full coverage: 2 · 5h|Window: 5h

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My salary is ₦503,000, permanent secretaries earn ₦900,000 — Delta gov

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Delta Governor Reveals Salary Disparity with Permanent Secretaries

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My salary is ₦503,000, permanent secretaries earn ₦900,000 — Delta gov

My salary is ₦503,000, Permanent Secretaries earn ₦900,000 — Oborevwori

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My salary is ₦503,000, permanent secretaries earn ₦900,000 — Delta gov

My salary is ₦503,000, Permanent Secretaries earn ₦900,000 — Oborevwori

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