Oborevwori Strengthens Delta’s Anti-Poverty Drive, Appoints Sakpra Social Investment GM
By PAULINA NZERUBE
Oborevwori Names Sakpra General Manager
DELTA State Governor, Rt. Hon. Elder Sheriff Oborevwori, has approved the appointment of Hon. Chief Henry Afure Sakpra as the General Manager of the Delta State Social Investment Programme.
The appointment takes immediate effect.
Secretary to the State Government, Dr. Kingsley Emu, announced the appointment in an official statement.
The decision comes as the state moves to strengthen the institutional structure responsible for implementing its social investment policies.
Sakpra will now oversee the programme established under the Delta State Social Investment Programme Law, 2025.
Programme Targets Poverty & Social Deprivation
The law provides the framework for interventions designed to tackle poverty, hunger and other forms of social deprivation among residents of Delta State.
It also seeks to improve the socio-economic conditions of citizens without discrimination.
The programme places particular attention on grassroots communities, where poverty and economic vulnerability often have their greatest impact.
Through targeted interventions and the delivery of essential services, the initiative aims to expand opportunities and improve the welfare of Deltans.
The law also gives the programme the authority to undertake other activities necessary to achieve its social and economic objectives.
Strengthening the MORE Agenda
The appointment of a substantive General Manager signals another step in the operational development of the programme.
According to the state government, the decision aims to strengthen the institution and improve its capacity to deliver social interventions effectively.
The government also expects the programme to promote greater social inclusion and create opportunities for residents across the state.
For the Oborevwori administration, the initiative aligns with the broader objectives of the MORE Agenda.
The appointment therefore places Sakpra at the centre of an institution expected to play an important role in translating the state’s social welfare objectives into practical interventions.
As the programme develops, attention will likely focus on how effectively it identifies vulnerable groups, reaches communities and delivers measurable improvements in the lives of beneficiaries.
Ultimately, the success of the Delta State Social Investment Programme will depend not only on its legal mandate but also on the strength of its implementation.
