George Okoh in Makurdi
Benue State Government is to adopt a Debt Sustainability Strategy (DSS) in tackling salary challenges.
The state Commissioner for Finance, Hon.
David Olofu, who disclosed this yesterday during a chat with
journalists in his office, stated that the framework for the plan is
ready and awaiting the state governor’s approval.
According to him, the state will continue to seek ways of sourcing funds to completely clear the outstanding salary.
“This salary issue is the biggest
challenge facing this government. I have even requested the World Bank
technical team to assist in this regard. I believe the solution should
be technology-driven and should be followed up systematically,” he
stated.
On why the Paris Club Refund was
recalled, he explained that it had to be subjected to administrative
processes, adding that over $328 million was supposed to be given to the
state but so far, they have gotten only $157 million. The federal
Ministry of Finance has done its reconciliation and this is what is
supposedly due to us. But on our side, we will engage the consultants to
know the exact remittance to us. For us, we are still expecting another
tranche.
The Finance Commissioner also said the government is exploring ways of eliminating ghost workers from the civil service system.
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