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Rivers Sole Administrator Confirms Release of Withheld Local Government Allocations

Olaitan Sodiq
Olaitan Sodiq
Published: June 14, 2025
Last updated: June 14, 2025
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  • The Sole Administrator of Rivers State, Vice-Admiral Ibok-Ete Ibas, has announced the release of withheld local government allocations.

  • Ibas made the announcement during a meeting with Heads of Local Government Administrators in Port Harcourt,

  • He assured that necessary steps would be taken to promptly pay workers’ salaries.

The Sole Administrator of Rivers State, Vice-Admiral Ibok-Ete Ibas (retd.), has announced the release of withheld local government allocations.

Ibas made the announcement during a meeting with Heads of Local Government Administrators on Friday in Port Harcourt, the state capital.

According to Ibas, necessary steps would be taken to promptly pay workers’ salaries.

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He 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 were paid without delay.

Ibas warned that financial accountability would be strictly enforced and directed all local government areas to submit their wage bills, supported by relevant documentation, through the office of the Head of Service.

He said his administration would not tolerate financial recklessness, vowing to scrutinise the handling of public funds and take action against any mismanagement.

The administrator urged local government administrators to take the lead in ensuring security within their domains. “You must take the lead in ensuring security within your domains,” he said.

READ ALSO: Vice Admiral Ibokette Ibas Arrives Rivers Government House

Responding, the President of the Nigeria Union of Local Government Employees and Administrator of Port Harcourt Local Government Area, Clifford Paul, acknowledged the developmental strides made in the state despite political conflicts.

He commended the Federal Government for appointing the sole administrator, attributing the decision to his competence and leadership ability. Paul pledged to support peace and stability while urging the administrator to prioritise workers’ welfare.

He explained that local government workers are currently owed two months’ salaries but are hopeful now that the withheld allocations have been released.

Rivers Sole Administrator Pledges Stability, Warns Against Violence

Retired Vice Admiral Ibok-Ete Ibas, the sole administrator of Rivers State, has assured residents that his role is non-political and aimed at restoring governance and stability.

In a state broadcast on Thursday, Ibas, who officially commenced his duties at Government House, Port Harcourt, reaffirmed his commitment to safeguarding civil liberties and ensuring citizens’ safety.

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