By Paul Joseph
Delta State Governor Sheriff Oborevwori has approved a comprehensive relief package for Deltans evacuated from South Africa following recent xenophobic attacks, including a ₦2 million grant for each affected family, monthly welfare stipends, and free medical and psychological support.
The governor announced the intervention on Friday during a reception for the returnees at the Unity Hall, Government House, Asaba, describing the attacks as a grave violation of human dignity and condemning all forms of violence and discrimination based on nationality.
Represented by his Chief of Staff, Johnson Erijo, Oborevwori said every returnee would receive a monthly stipend of ₦200,000, while each affected family would be paid ₦300,000 monthly from August 2026 until May 29, 2027, when his current tenure expires.
He also directed that all returnees undergo free medical screening at state-owned hospitals, while the Ministry of Women Affairs and Social Services will provide trauma counselling and psychosocial support to help victims recover from the ordeal.
The governor commended President Bola Ahmed Tinubu for facilitating the safe evacuation of Nigerians affected by the attacks in South Africa and urged residents of Delta State to welcome the returnees with compassion and support.
Oborevwori assured the victims that the incident would not define their future, reaffirming his administration’s commitment to protecting the welfare and well-being of all Deltans.
Commissioner for the Bureau for Special Duties, Ejiro Etacherure, described the relief package as timely and compassionate, noting that all returnees had been properly identified and documented to ensure the smooth implementation of the support programme.
He encouraged the beneficiaries to take advantage of the state’s empowerment initiatives and economic opportunities as they rebuild their lives.
Speaking on behalf of the returnees, Jacob Agbada expressed gratitude to the Delta State Government, describing the ₦2 million grant and monthly stipends as a lifeline that would help families recover from the losses and hardships suffered during the xenophobic attacks.
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