Emergency rule: Rivers administrator confirms release of withheld allocations

The Sole Administrator of Rivers State, Ibok-Ete Ibas, has confirmed the release of withheld local government allocations for the state.

Ibas assured that necessary steps will be taken to ensure the prompt payment of workers’ salaries.

He spoke on Friday during a meeting with Heads of Local Government Administrators in Port Harcourt.

Ibas described the gathering as a pivotal moment in the collective effort to restore stability and progress in the state.

The sole administrator decried the economic hardship in the Niger Delta, saying 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, assuring them that the withheld allocations had been released and that his administration would ensure that salaries are paid without delay.