The Delta State government has resumed the payment of N15,000 monthly stipends to widows under the state’s Widows Welfare Scheme. The scheme’s coordinator, Isioma Okonta, made this known while speaking with journalists in Asaba on Saturday.
Okonta said the beneficiaries started receiving credit alerts on Thursday, confirming that each widow received the stipend in continuation of the government’s effort to support vulnerable women across all 270 wards in the state. He noted that each beneficiary got N45,000 covering the months of August to October.
According to him, the latest payments mark another phase in a welfare programme widely praised for its consistency and impact. He explained that the scheme remains a vital part of Governor Sheriff Oborevwori’s socio-economic policy aimed at lifting vulnerable populations out of hardship.
“This initiative is not just about giving money; it is about restoring dignity, providing hope, and showing our widows that they are not forgotten,” Okonta said.
He added that since its inauguration, the Widows Welfare Scheme has supported thousands of widows by providing a steady source of financial assistance to reduce economic pressure and improve their daily living conditions.