Rivers State Receives Released Withheld Allocations, Prioritizes Workers’ Welfare and Financial Accountability.

Ibok-Ete Ibas, the Sole Administrator of Rivers State, has confirmed that the withheld local government allocations have been released.

This announcement was made during a meeting with local government administrators in Port Harcourt, where Ibas assured that necessary steps will be taken to ensure prompt payment of workers’ salaries .

Ibas emphasized the need for financial accountability, stating that his administration will scrutinize the handling of public funds.

He also highlighted the importance of collaboration with traditional rulers and security agencies to improve security at the grassroots level.

The President of the Nigeria Union of Local Government Employees (NULGE), Clifford Paul, commended the Federal Government for appointing Ibas as Sole Administrator, attributing the decision to his competence. Paul urged Ibas to prioritize workers’ welfare, revealing that local government workers are owed two months’ salaries.