The Delta State Chapter of the National Union of Road Transport Workers (NURTW) has endorsed President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, Governor Sheriff Oborevwori and other candidates of the All Progressives Congress (APC) ahead of the 2027 general elections.
The union announced its endorsement on Thursday during a solidarity visit by its Delta North and Delta South chapters to Governor Oborevwori at Government House, Asaba, expressing confidence in the policies and development programmes of the federal and state governments.
Speaking on behalf of the union, its chairman, Chief (Comrade) Francis Arhiyor, JP, said the economic policies of the Tinubu administration and investments in road infrastructure were creating opportunities for transport workers.
Arhiyor stressed that good and motorable roads were critical to the survival of the transport sector, noting that several road constructed and rehabilitated across Delta State has improve mobility, facilitate commerce and enhance the operations of transporters.
He said the federal government’s reforms had increased revenue allocations to states and local governments, enabling them to undertake infrastructure projects and social intervention programmes. He urged Nigerians to exercise patience, expressing optimism that the economy would improve further under Tinubu’s leadership.
The NURTW chairman also said Delta State, as a major oil-producing state, stood to benefit mpre from increased government revenue following the removal of the petrol subsidy, which he said had strengthened the state’s capacity to execute development projects.
The Tinubu administration’s key initiatives include petrol subsidy removal, foreign-exchange reforms, the Nigerian Education Loan Fund (NELFUND), consumer credit initiatives and tax reforms. The government says these measures are intended to strengthen public revenue, improve access to education financing and support long-term economic growth, although concerns about the cost of living persist.
At the state level, Governor Oborevwori has prioritised infrastructure development under his MORE Agenda. Among the administration’s key infrastructure priorities are road construction and rehabilitation, including the major flyover projects in the Warri and Effurun axis, Ughelli, Agbor and severql others aimed at improving connectivity and facilitating economic activities.
The state government has also pursued initiatives in education, healthcare, skills development and social support, with the stated objectives of improving living standards, expanding opportunities for young people and supporting vulnerable residents.
Arhiyor said the performance of Tinubu and Oborevwori justified the union’s endorsement of the president, the governor and other APC candidates for the 2027 elections.
He added that the union was prepared to mobilise its members and provide logistical support for the APC campaign in Delta State.
In his remarks, the Chief of Staff to the Governor, Prince Johnson Erijo, urged the union to translate its endorsement into electoral support for Tinubu and other APC candidates, noting that the governor’s relationship with the federal government has strengthened efforts to attract projects to the state.
Also speaking, the State Director of Protocol, Chief Sunday Onoriode, expressed confidence in the Tinubu administration’s economic policies and commended the NURTW for supporting sustained good governance under Oborevwori’s leadership
Responding, Governor Oborevwori, represented by the Secretary to the State Government, Dr Kingsley Emu, thanked the union for its solidarity and reaffirmed his administration’s commitment to maintaining a productive relationship with transport workers.
He described the NURTW as a valuable partner in the state’s development, assuring members that his administration would continue to implement policies and programmes to improve their welfare across the three senatorial districts.
The governor urged the union’s leadership to educate members on the achievements and programmes of the federal and state governments to enable them to make informed political choices ahead of the elections.
He also cautioned against what he described as unrealistic promises by opposition parties, urging the union to scrutinise political commitments and assess the feasibility of proposals presented to the electorate.
Oborevwori reaffirmed his commitment to infrastructure development and improved welfare, expressing confidence that continued cooperation between the federal and state governments would support Delta’s development..
Other government officials present included the Commissioner for Works (Rural Roads) and Public Information, Mr Charles Aniagwu; the Special Adviser to the Governor on Peace and Conflict Resolution, Chief Edwin Uzor; and the Director-General of the Delta State Bureau for Orientation and Communications, Dr Fred Latimore Oghenesivbe, Esq.
The endorsement marks the NURTW Delta chapter’s declared political position ahead of the 2027 general elections, with the union pledging to support the APC’s campaign in the state.
