The Sole Administrator of Rivers State, Ibok-Ete Ibas, has confirmed that the withheld local government allocations have been released.
Speaking at a meeting with local government administrators in Port Harcourt, Ibas assured that efforts were being made to ensure salaries are paid without delay. He acknowledged the difficulties faced by government workers, stating, “I understand the hardship they are going through.”
He also emphasized the importance of accountability in managing public funds, pledging to oversee their proper utilization to promote transparency.
On security, Ibas called for stronger collaboration between traditional rulers and security agencies, urging local government leaders to play an active role in maintaining peace and stability in their areas.
“You must take responsibility for ensuring security within your jurisdictions,” he said.
In his reaction, the President of the Nigeria Union of Local Government Employees (NULGE), Clifford Paul, commended the Federal Government for appointing Ibas as Sole Administrator.
Paul, who also serves as the Administrator of Port Harcourt Local Government Area, described Ibas as a competent leader and urged him to focus on workers’ welfare, noting that local government employees were still owed two months’ salaries.
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