Benue State Governor, Rev. Fr. Hyacinth Alia, has paid over ₦359 billion salary owed by his predecessor for several years from his administration.
The Governor disclosed this at Okpoga, headquarters of Okpokwu Local Government Area on Monday, during an appreciation tour of Ado/Okpokwu/Ogbadibo Federal Constituency.
He promised that his adminitration will priotise the payment of workers salaries and from henceforth the civil servants in the State will be paid from 22nd of every month.
Alia went against the previous administration that stated that the Federal Government has denied them funds to pay salaries.
He thanked the people for the confidence reposed in him to lead the State, and promised to revive the Igumale Cement factory as well as construct access roads in the area.
He also urged the people to continue to support his administration and to be patient with the President as he has good policies for Nigeria.
“I see that Okpoga is in darkness, I will light it up with 5,000 kw electricity. I have come to reduce your pains and suffering,” he said.
Mr Daniel Onjeh, a former Senatorial candidate under the All Progressives Congress ( APC), urged the governor to match words with action by fulfilling his campaign promises to the people.
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