Delta State Commences Disbursement of Housing, Vehicle Loans to Civil Servants as HOS Urges Transparency
The Delta State Government has commenced the disbursement of Housing and Vehicle Loans to qualified civil servants, with a strong emphasis on fairness, transparency, and due process.
Speaking during the formal presentation of loan cheques at her office in Asaba, the Head of Service, Dr. (Mrs.) Mininim Oseji, charged all key stakeholders involved in the loan process to uphold integrity and conduct thorough due diligence in the consideration, approval, and disbursement of the loans.
She commended the Permanent Secretary in the Office of the Head of Service, Mr. Maxwell Ause, for his efforts and directed that the names of all applicants, along with their expected disbursement dates, be publicly displayed to ensure openness and accountability.
Dr. Oseji emphasized that the disbursement would strictly follow a “first come, first served” approach, and would only be granted to applicants who meet the necessary requirements. She insisted that the Housing and Vehicle Loan Schemes must operate in a manner that is just, fair, and transparent.
Also speaking at the event, Mr. Maxwell Ause, who also serves as Chairman of the Loans Committee, revealed that over 700 applications had been received and properly documented. He stated that 11 new beneficiaries were receiving their loan cheques, while four others were receiving their final housing loan installments.
He assured that subsequent disbursements would be made monthly to other qualified applicants.
The highlight of the event was the presentation of cheques to the beneficiaries. Some recipients received between ₦800,000 and ₦1 million as Vehicle Loans, while others were granted ₦2 million to ₦2.5 million as Housing Loans.
