Governor Bello Says State Government Is Currently Not Indebted To Its Workers And Pensioners

Speaking to reporters after observing Friday's Juma'at prayers with President Buhari at the state House Mosque in Abuja, Governor Bello said he was able to clear all outstanding salaries and pension arrears with the balance of the first tranche of the Paris club refunds received by the state Government in December last year.

He also disclosed that the state Government was forced to obtain loans to ensure that workers and pensioners get their entitlements before the yuletide .

Governor Bello said his administration is working with the relevant security agencies to contain the spate of kidnapping and other crimes in the state.

He told reporters that the Kogi State goverment is enjoying the support of the Fulani community in the state which has since volunteered to help government fish out criminal elements in their midst.

Governor Bello said Kogi State has already endorsed President Muhammadu Buhari for a second term in office noting that at the appropriate time a formal declaration will be made.

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