Sheriff Oborevwori, governor of Delta, says states now receive more in federation allocations.
He added that “some people” should stop claiming that there is no money.
The Federation Account Allocation Committee (FAAC) is tasked with disbursing money to the three tiers of government in line with an agreed revenue sharing formula.
Oborevwori spoke on Monday during a ceremony for the construction of the N39.3 billion Otovwodo flyover project in Ughelli north LGA.
The governor said there is no point concealing the truth from Nigerians, insisting that state governments now have sufficient resources.
“I want to tell you something some people do not even know. More money is coming to the states. I am not a governor who will hide it. What am I going to hide it for?” he said.
“The money is coming from somewhere. Some people want to hide that there is no money; 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.”
Oborevwori said the flyover project marks another milestone in his administration’s efforts to strengthen infrastructure delivery across the state.
“Today marked another milestone in our administration as I performed the groundbreaking ceremony for the construction of a flyover at Otovwodo junction in Ughelli North LGA,” he wrote on Facebook.
“Otovwodo junction is a vital link to Warri, Asaba and Patani on the East–West highway, making it one of the busiest roads in this axis.
“When completed, this project, being handled by Julius Berger at a cost of N39.34 billion, is expected to ease vehicular movement and boost trade and commerce, with a completion period of 12 months.
“At the ceremony, I noted that this government is redefining the social contract with our people through compassion, conviction and a culture of accountability in infrastructure delivery.”
The Delta governor appealed for patience from motorists, imploring them to comply with traffic officials during construction to prevent gridlock.
