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Rivers sole administrator confirms release of withheld allocations, assures prompt salary payment
The Sole Administrator of Rivers State, Ibok-Ete Ibas, has confirmed the release of withheld local government allocations, assuring workers that steps are being taken to facilitate the prompt payment of salaries.
Speaking on Friday during a meeting with Heads of Local Government Administrators in Port Harcourt, Ibas described the gathering as a crucial step in restoring stability and progress in the state.
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Addressing the economic challenges in the Niger Delta, he lamented that despite the region’s vast natural resources, its people continue to face severe hardship. “This is unacceptable,” he declared, stressing the need for transformation and accountability in governance.
Ibas also acknowledged the struggles of local government workers due to salary delays, expressing empathy for their plight. “I feel the pain of the workers,” he stated, assuring them that his administration would ensure immediate disbursement of the newly released allocations to settle outstanding wages.
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