{"id":2321,"date":"2026-10-28T13:01:01","date_gmt":"2026-10-28T13:01:01","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/globalnigerianews.com\/index.php\/2026\/10\/28\/delta-gov-signs-13th-month-salary-four-others-into-law\/"},"modified":"2026-10-28T13:01:01","modified_gmt":"2026-10-28T13:01:01","slug":"delta-gov-signs-13th-month-salary-four-others-into-law","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/globalnigerianews.com\/index.php\/2026\/10\/28\/delta-gov-signs-13th-month-salary-four-others-into-law\/","title":{"rendered":"Delta gov signs 13th-month salary, four others into law"},"content":{"rendered":"<div readability=\"62.043659043659\">\n<p>Delta State Governor, Sheriff Oborevwori, has signed five bills into law, including the 13th Month Salary Law, 2026, \u201cto improve workers\u2019 welfare, strengthen the judiciary, protect property rights and reform the state\u2019s tax administration\u201d.<br \/>\u200e<br \/>\u200eThe governor signed the bills at the Executive Council Chambers, Government House, Asaba, on Wednesday, describing the development as part of his administration\u2019s commitment to reforms under the MORE Agenda.<br \/>\u200e<br \/>\u200eOborevwori said the laws would strengthen public institutions, improve service delivery and promote economic development.<br \/>\u200e<br \/>\u200eOn the 13th Month Salary Law, the governor said \u201cthe initiative would boost workers\u2019 morale, reward their contributions and improve productivity\u201d.<br \/>\u200e<br \/>\u200eHe 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.<br \/>\u200e<br \/>\u200eAccording to the governor, the Public and Private Properties Protection Amendment Law would strengthen safeguards against unlawful occupation and destruction of properties.<br \/>\u200e<br \/>\u200eHe also explained that the Delta State Revenue Service (Consolidated) Law, 2026, would harmonise tax administration, curb multiple taxation and promote investment.<br \/>\u200e<br \/>\u200eOborevwori said development went beyond infrastructure to include policies that improve lives. He commended the Assembly and urged relevant agencies to ensure effective implementation of the laws.<br \/>\u200e<br \/>\u200ePresenting the bills, Speaker of the Delta State House of Assembly, Hon. Emomotimi Guwor, said they would strengthen governance, improve justice delivery and protect investments.<br \/>\u200e<br \/>\u200eHe said the 13th Month Salary Law provides for the benefit for eligible public servants, while the judicial amendments would enhance court efficiency and the property law to safeguard public and private assets.<br \/>\u200e<br \/>\u200eMeanwhile, the outgoing Delta Head of Service, Dr. Mininim Oseji, has described the 13th Month Salary Law as \u201ca boost to workers\u2019 welfare and family wellbeing\u201d.<br \/>\u200e<br \/>\u200eShe said the policy would stimulate business activities and thanked Governor Sheriff Oborevwori for the initiative, describing it as a welcome development for workers and Deltans.<br \/>\u200e<br \/>\u200eThe signing ceremony was witnessed by the Chief Judge of Delta State, 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, Hon. Arthur Akpowowo; principal officers of the Assembly; the Attorney-General and Commissioner for Justice; the Secretary to the State Government; Commissioners and other senior government officials. <\/p>\n<div class=\"read-also\">\n<header>Related News<\/header>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div readability=\"14.852589641434\">\n<p> All rights reserved. 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