Governor Samuel Ortom of Benue state said on
Saturday in Makurdi that his government would
clear outstanding salaries of state and local
government workers in 2017.
The promise was contained in the Governor’s
New Year message that was signed by the Chief
Press Secretary, Mr Terver Akase.
Recall that state government workers are being
owed four months salaries, while local
government and primary school teachers were
being owed eight months. Pensioners are being
owed for 13 months.
While felicitating with the people of the state as
they step into the new year, Ortom said his
administration has concluded plans to clear
salary arrears in the coming year.
“The wage bill of Benue workers in particular will
continue to be a priority as our administration
plans to clear outstanding salaries at the State
and local government levels”, he said.
He expressed optimism that 2017 would be a
better year which would offer greater
opportunities to the people in different sectors
of the economy.
Ortom said that the state 2017 Appropriation
Bill would open up rural roads for ease
transportation for effective agricultural produce
and enhance mechanized equipment to support
farmers.
Governor Ortom reaffirmed the commitment of
his administration to uphold transparency,
accountability, as well as sustained peace and
security as demanded by the change mantra.
Also the state Chairman, Board of Internal
Revenue Service (BIRS) Mrs Mimi Orubibi in her
New Year message thanked God for his
continuous blessings and protection over his
people in the state and beyond.
Orubibi explained that his lead board would
continue to operate a tax friendly regime adding
that the welfare of the masses was the topmost
priority of the Ortom lead administration.
She disclosed that the people’s taxes would be
used judiciously.
source: benue.com.ng

Amen

Mr governor you they heartless.
you go they win award as one of the worst governor in naija. you and ur crew they collect salaries BT u no fit pay people wen dey labour for the state.