By Oghenero Eghweree
The Delta State Government says it has settled over two hundred billion naira debt owed by previous administrations since the inception of the current dispensation in May 2023.
The State Commissioner for Works, Rural Roads and Public Information Mr. Charlse Aniagwu, stated this in Asaba, at a press briefing on the State of Affairs in the Delta State in the New Year.
Mr. Charles Aniagwu who did not give the figure of the total debt profile of the state, noted that the government has not borrowed since May 2023, despite ongoing projects across the state.
In efforts to reduce the housing deficit in the state, the Commissioner said the government had embarked on the construction of one hundred and fifty housing units located in Isoko North, Ndokwa West, and Ika North East local government areas in the state.
Mr. Charles Aniagwu also disclosed that the government will embark on a tour of the twenty-five local government areas of the state in January, to ascertain the state of ongoing projects and to make inquiries on need to establish new initiatives.
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