Barely 24 hours of taking office, Rivers administrator confirms release of LG withheld allocations

In a swift move, the Federal Government has released withheld local government allocations to Ibok-Ete Ibas, the newly appointed Administrator of Rivers State, just 24 hours after assuming office.

Ibas, a retired Naval Vice Admiral confirmed the release of the withheld funds in Port Harcourt on Friday during a meeting with Heads of Local Government Administrators.

This development is expected to bring relief to local government workers who have been owed salaries.

Ibas assured that necessary steps will be taken to ensure the prompt payment of workers’ salaries, addressing the delayed payments that have caused distress for many workers.

The administrator described the meeting as a pivotal moment in the collective effort to restore stability and progress in the state while also decrying the economic hardship in the Niger Delta.

He noted that despite the region’s wealth of natural resources, its people continue to suffer.

“This is unacceptable,” he stated, emphasizing the need for transformation and accountability.

The administrator expressed concern over the delay in salary payments across local government areas, acknowledging the struggles of affected workers.

“I feel the pain of the workers,” he said.