I inherited over 359bn salary indebtedness —Alia

From Uche Nnorom, Makurdi

Benue State Governor Rev. Fr. Hyacinth Alia has revealed that he inherited over 359 billion naira owed workers of the State for several years.
The Governor made this revelation at Okpoga during his “thank you tour” of Enone, consisting of Ado/Okpokwu/Ogbadibo Federal Constituency.
While taking a swipe on the previous administration for its failure to pay workers salary, he also accused it of lying to the people that the federal government denied them funds to pay salary.
Alia promised that his administration will continue to prioritize the payment of workers salary, saying civil servants in the state will be paid from 22nd of every month.
“Note that hitherto, workers receive their salary from 25th of every month.”
Governor Alia who thanked the people for the confidence they reposed in him to lead the State, promised to revive the Igumale Cement factory as well as construct access road in the area.
He said,”it is very important because if I want to travel with investors to the area, I should travel on a good road. Also, I will meet with the care taker chairmen of the three (3) local government areas and work out the modalities of constructing a road linking the areas.
“I see that Okpoga is in darkness, I will it up with 5000 kw electricity. I have come to reduce your pains and suffering. Continue to support my administration and be patient with Mr. President, he has good policies for Nigerians.”