UYLA Endorses Oborevwori, Cites Infrastructure and Welfare Gains

The Urhobo Youth Leaders Association (UYLA), Abuja/Diaspora Chapter, has endorsed Delta State Governor, Rt. Hon. Sheriff Oborevwori, for a second term, citing what it described as achievements in infrastructure, human capital development and social welfare across Delta State.

The association announced the endorsement in a communiqué jointly signed by its President, Comrade Kennedy Ejename; General Secretary, Comrade Jonathan Ibrebru-Idonor; and Public Relations Officer, Comrade Moses Itemire, after its expanded Executive and General Assembly meeting held in Abuja on August 18, 2026.
At the meeting, UYLA passed a vote of confidence in the governor’s administration, saying its decision was based on what it described as “verifiable, evidence-based performance” under the MORE Agenda — Meaningful Development, Opportunities for All, Realistic Reforms and Enhanced Peace and Security.
The association highlighted road construction and urban renewal projects, particularly along the Warri-Effurun axis, including major flyovers and road expansion projects being executed by Julius Berger Nigeria Plc.
UYLA also cited the ongoing N39.3 billion Otovwodo Flyover in Ughelli and the proposed Uromi Junction Flyover in Agbor, as well as investments in roads and drainage infrastructure across the state’s 25 Local Government Areas.
According to the group, the projects had improved connectivity while creating opportunities for increased economic activities across the state.
On social welfare, the association commended the widow support scheme, which it said provides monthly stipends and health insurance coverage to beneficiaries. It described the initiative as evidence of “governance with compassion.”
UYLA further listed the payment of pension obligations, implementation of the new minimum wage, payment of promotion arrears, and recruitment of teaching and non-teaching personnel as areas where the administration had impacted workers and pensioners.
The association also praised youth and women empowerment programmes, including the MORE Grant, D-CARES and MORE-Biz initiatives, saying they had provided financial support and business opportunities to thousands of vulnerable residents and entrepreneurs.
In the health and education sectors, UYLA cited the provision of medical equipment, support for indigent patients, health insurance enrolment and the disbursement of bursaries to more than 30,000 Delta State students.
The group also commended reforms in the electricity sector, including the establishment of the Delta State Electricity Regulatory Commission and plans to expand renewable energy infrastructure across key government facilities and institutions.
UYLA further cited the reported increase in Delta State’s Internally Generated Revenue from N84 billion to N200 billion in 2025, as reported by The Guardian on July 14, 2026, describing the development as evidence of efforts to strengthen the state’s economy and improve its investment environment.
The association also expressed its readiness to collaborate with relevant government programmes under the MORE Agenda to conduct sensitisation and awareness programmes focused on mental creativity and entrepreneurship among youths across Delta State.
UYLA described Governor Oborevwori as a “Pan-Delta governor,” saying his projects and policies, in its assessment, had extended beyond the Urhobo axis to other parts of the state.
The association consequently resolved to mobilise Urhobo youths in Abuja, Northern Nigeria and the Diaspora in support of the governor’s re-election bid.
It also called on Deltans across ethnic, religious and political lines to support what it described as the continuity of the MORE Agenda.
The association urged Governor Oborevwori to remain focused on infrastructure development, human welfare, youth empowerment and inclusive development across Delta State.