The Governor of Delta State, Rt. Hon. Sheriff Oborevwori has affirmed his administration’s commitment to remain prudent, accountable and transparent in the management of the state’s resources for meaningful development across the state.
He made the affirmation, Monday, while delivering an opening speech in Asaba during the opening ceremony of the Revenue Mobilization Allocation and Fiscal Commission (RMAFC) 2026 data verification exercise, aimed at reviewing the indices for revenue allocation from the federation account to the state and local government areas.
The state commissioner for finance, Sir. Fidelis Tilijewho represented the governor at the event, said that the data verification exercise was timely and significant as it sought to strengthen the principles of equity, fairness and fiscal balance in the allocation of national resources.
According to Tilije, in pursuant of sustainable revenue growth, the state is implementing strategic initiatives aimed at strengthening its revenue administration, such as improved revenue collection processes within the informal sector and establishment of intelligence compliance mechanisms and enhancement of tax registration system, adding that between 2021 to 2025,the state has experienced a 324.20% cumulative revenue growth underscoring the effectiveness of the state’s fiscal and revenue management strategies
Commissioner Tilije revealed that Delta state has significantly influenced accruals to the federation account through the creation of conducive environment for investments, commerce and industrial growth which has enhanced the collection of Value Added Tax (VAT), withholding tax and other federal collectable revenue.
Furthermore, he said that the continued peace and unity maintained particularly within the oil and gas producing areas has led to uninterrupted exploration and production activities contributing immensely to accruals to the federation account.
The leader of the RMAFC team, Hon. Mohammed Kabir while speaking at the event said the constitution of the Federal Republic of Nigeria,section 32 ABC, confers on the commission the power to determine revenue allocation formula,hence he declared that the exercise proper would commence on Tuesday 16th, 2026 for MDAs and LGAs as he tasked them to uphold integrity by presenting credible and factual data.
In attendance at the opening ceremony werecommissioners, local government chairmen, permanent secretaries, RMAFC team and top government officials
