The Delta State House of Assembly on Tuesday passed the 13th Month Salary Bill, 2026, providing for the payment of an additional month’s salary to workers in the state.
The passage followed the adoption of the report of the House Committee on Establishment, Ethics and Privileges, presented by its Chairman, Edafe Emakpor.
According to reports, the bill provides for the payment of basic salary and fixed monthly allowances, excluding salary arrears, overtime and other payments.
Speaking after the passage, the Speaker of the House, Dennis Guwor, said the legislation demonstrated the lawmakers’ commitment to the welfare and security of residents, particularly workers in the state.
“By the passage of this bill, we have demonstrated indeed that the primary purpose of congress is the security and welfare of the people.
“This historic action underscores our governor as a welfare and worker-friendly Governor.
“I sincerely hope it will boost the morale and enhance productivity of civil servants in the state,” he said.
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Guwor commended Governor Sheriff Oborevwori for initiating the welfare policy aimed at supporting public servants across the state.
“On behalf of the entire House, I convey our appreciation to the governor of the state, Sheriff Oborevwori, for initiating this welfare policy for our hard-working public servants,” he said.
The Speaker directed the Clerk of the House to communicate the resolution to the governor for necessary action.
Earlier, the Leader of the House, Emeka Nwaobi, moved that the bill be read for the third time, after which lawmakers unanimously passed it.
