Governor Sheriff Oborevwori of Delta State says states are now receiving increased allocations from the Federation Account Allocation Committee (FAAC), although some are trying to hide it.

He therefore urged governors to translate the improved revenue into visible projects and better living conditions for citizens.

The comments come a few months after the Governor of Kwara State and Chairman of Nigeria Governor’s Forum (NGF), AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq echoed similar sentiment.

Speaking during a visitation by the NGF with President Bola Tinubu, AbdulRazaq acknowledged enhanced funding to states due to economic reforms.

“We are getting more funding due to the restructuring of the economy. Yes, there is inflation, but we are overriding it,” Governor AbdulRazaq said during a New Year homage meeting with the President.

Speaking at the groundbreaking ceremony of the N39.3 billion Otovwodo Flyover in Ughelli North Local Government Area, Oborevwori dismissed claims that state governments are struggling financially.

The governor insisted that more funds are flowing into state coffers.

According to him, there is no justification for concealing the financial realities from Nigerians.

“More money is coming to the states. I am not a governor who will hide it. There is money. Use the money, as we are using it in our state. Use it in your state, so that the people will be very happy,” he said.

“The money is coming from somewhere. Some people want to hide that there is no money; there is money.”

The governor maintained that FAAC disbursements have improved significantly, stressing that state governments now have sufficient resources to accelerate development and strengthen public confidence in governance.

He described the project as a major infrastructure intervention that would ease traffic congestion and enhance commercial activities across the Ughelli axis and adjoining corridors.

Otovwodo junction serves as a critical gateway linking Warri, Asaba and Patani along the East-West highway, making it one of the busiest traffic corridors in Delta State.

The governor said the project aligns with his administration’s commitment to redefining the social contract through accountable and people-centred infrastructure delivery.

He added that the flyover would boost trade, reduce travel time and improve safety for commuters once complete.

Oborevwori also appealed to motorists and residents to cooperate with traffic officials during the construction period, assuring them that temporary inconveniences would give way to lasting benefits.

The Delta governor reaffirmed his administration’s resolve to continue investing in strategic road infrastructure as part of its broader economic and urban renewal agenda. (Daily Trust)