Delta State Governor Sheriff Oborevwori has signed five Bills into law including the 13th Month Salary Law 2026 to enhance workers’ welfare strengthen the judiciary safeguard property rights and reform the state’s tax administration.
The governor signed the Bills yesterday at the Executive Council Chambers of the Government House in Asaba.
He described the development as part of his administration’s commitment to reforms under the M.O.R.E Agenda.
Oborevwori said the laws would strengthen public institutions improve service delivery and promote economic development.
The governor said the 13th month salary initiative would boost workers’ morale reward their contributions and improve productivity.
He also signed amendments increasing High Court judges from 46 to 50 and Customary Court of Appeal judges from nine to 12 to improve justice delivery.
Oborevwori said the Public and Private Properties Protection Amendment Law would strengthen safeguards against unlawful occupation and destruction of properties.
Throwing more light on the Delta State Revenue Service (Consolidated) Law 2026 the governor said it would harmonise tax administration curb multiple taxation and promote investment.
He noted that development went beyond infrastructure to include policies that improve lives.
Oborevwori hailed the Assembly and urged relevant agencies to ensure effective implementation of the laws.
Presenting the Bills House of Assembly Speaker Emomotimi Guwor said they would strengthen governance improve justice delivery and protect investments.
The Speaker explained that the 13th Month Salary Law provides benefits for eligible public servants while the judicial amendments would enhance court efficiency and the property law to safeguard public and private assets.
Also the outgoing Delta Head of Service (HoS) Dr. Mininim Oseji described the 13th Month Salary Law as a boost to workers’ welfare and family wellbeing.
She said the policy would stimulate business activities and thanked Governor Sheriff Oborevwori for the initiative.
The HoS described it as a welcome development for workers and other Delta residents.
Top government officials at the signing ceremony included the Chief Judge Justice Tessy Diai represented by Justice Briki Okolosi; the President of the Customary Court of Appeal represented by Justice Tracy Uriah; the Deputy Speaker of the House of Assembly Arthur Akpowowo; principal officers of the Assembly; the Attorney-General and Commissioner for Justice; the Secretary to the State Government (SSG); commissioners and other senior government officials.