Rivers State Sole Administrator, Vice-Admiral Ibok Ibas (retd), has ordered the immediate payment of outstanding salaries for council workers.
Ibas issued the directive during a session with Heads of Local Government Administration and the leadership of the Rivers State chapter of the Nigeria Union of Local Government Employees (NULGE) at Government House, on Friday.
Acknowledging the difficulties faced by the employees, he noted that they had not received their salaries for February and were nearing the end of March without payment.
He said,“I sincerely feel the pain of these workers, many of whom have endured months of financial strain. Let me assure that the withheld allocations have now been released, and I hereby issue a directive that all the necessary steps be taken to ensure that these salaries are paid with no further delay.
“As leaders we must feel the pains of our people and offer them a more positive, inclusive and transformative leadership. This is the mandate I have accepted and it is the standard I expect from all of you.
“To this end, I hereby direct further that all Local Government Areas furnish my office with a wage bills by way of briefing through the office of the Head of Service.
“This will enable me acquaint myself with the situation as this will enable me deal with such matter. All such submissions should be supported with relevant documents to provide clarity and ensure accuracy.”
