By Bukola Kayode
The Sole Administrator of Rivers State, Vice-Admiral Ibok-Ete Ibas (retd.), on Friday, announced the release of withheld local government allocations.
The Rivers State helmsman announced this during a meeting with Heads of Local Government Administrators in the state capital.
Ibas assured that necessary steps would be taken to promptly pay workers’ salaries and also expressed concern over the delay in salary payments across local government areas, acknowledging the struggles of affected workers.
“I feel the pain of the workers,” he said, further assuring them that the withheld allocations had been released and that his administration would ensure that salaries were paid without delay.
Ibas, who warned against financial mismanagement said accountability would be strictly enforced. He directed
all local government areas to submit their wage bills, supported by relevant documentation, through the office of the Head of Service.
He said his administration would not tolerate financial recklessness, vowing to scrutinise the handling of public funds and take action against any mismanagement.
In his response, the President of the Nigeria Union of Local Government Employees and Administrator of Port Harcourt Local Government Area, Clifford Paul, acknowledged the developmental strides made in the state despite political conflicts.
He commended the Federal Government for appointing the sole administrator, attributing the decision to his competence and leadership ability.
He pledged to support peace and stability while urging the administrator to prioritise workers’ welfare.
He explained that local government workers are currently owed two months’ salaries but are hopeful now that the withheld allocations have been released.
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