DSSIP ASSURES JUDICIOUS USE OF ₦4 BILLION FOR 15,000 INDIGENT DELTANS

The Delta State Government has assured residents that the four billion naira earmarked for the empowerment of fifteen thousand indigent Deltans across the twenty-five local government areas of the state will be judiciously utilised.

The initiative under the Delta State Social Investment Programme, DSSIP, was designed to alleviate poverty, empower vulnerable residents, and improve their living conditions.

The General Manager, DSSIP, Chief Henry Sakpra, gave the assurance, stressing that the funds would be applied to their intended purpose and that the programme was not designed to serve fraudulent interests.

He explained that due process would be followed in the implementation of the programme to ensure transparency, accountability, and the identification of genuine beneficiaries.

Chief Sakpra emphasised that the initiative was targeted at providing meaningful support to vulnerable Deltans who require government intervention rather than allowing the funds to be diverted from their intended purpose.

He reaffirmed the commitment of the state government, under Governor Sheriff Oborevwori's MORE Agenda, to reduce poverty, promote inclusive development, and improve the welfare of residents through a people-oriented program

The DSSIP initiative aligned with the state government's commitment to investing in people, renewing hope, and building a better