The newly appointed sole administrator of Rivers State Ibok-Ete Ibas has confirmed the receipt of the withheld Federal Account Allocation Committee (FAAC) for the state.
Talking at a gathering with the members of the Nigeria Union of Native Authorities Workers (NULGE) on Friday, March 21, Ibas stated the funds have been launched to the state.
Recall {that a} Federal Excessive Court docket had barred the Central {Bank} of Nigeria and the nation’s Accountant Common of the Federation from releasing the state’s statutory allocation from the federal account.
Nevertheless, following the suspension of Governor Fubara and different elected officers within the state, the Lawyer Common of the Federation and minister of justice, Lateef Fagbemi assured that funds could be launched to Ibas for the operating of the state.
At his assembly with NULGE officers, Ibas stated it’s unexplainable that residents are usually not having fun with the advantages of the oil-rich state.
He additionally promised to prioritise the welfare and challenges of staff within the state.
“I really feel the ache of the employees,” Ibas stated.