Benue latest news on salary payment
Here are some of the latest news on salary payment in Benue State:
Latest Update (March 2023): The Benue State Government has announced that it has released the sum of N1.4 billion for the payment of outstanding salaries to its workers. This is according to a statement issued by the Secretary to the State Government, Professor Anthony Ijohor.
Previous Updates:
- February 2023: The Benue State Government had earlier announced that it had released N1.2 billion for the payment of outstanding salaries to its workers. The payment was made in two tranches, with the first tranche of N600 million paid in January 2023 and the second tranche of N600 million paid in February 2023.
- December 2022: The Benue State Government had announced that it had released N800 million for the payment of outstanding salaries to its workers. The payment was made in two tranches, with the first tranche of N400 million paid in November 2022 and the second tranche of N400 million paid in December 2022.
- October 2022: The Benue State Government had announced that it had released N1.1 billion for the payment of outstanding salaries to its workers. The payment was made in two tranches, with the first tranche of N550 million paid in September 2022 and the second tranche of N550 million paid in October 2022.
Background: The Benue State Government has been struggling to pay its workers' salaries on time due to financial constraints. The state government has been facing challenges in meeting its financial obligations, including the payment of salaries, due to a combination of factors, including a decline in revenue and a high debt profile.
Sources:
- Vanguard News
- Daily Trust
- The Nation Newspaper
- Benue State Government's official website and social media handles.