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Outgoing Wada Awards Flyover Contract

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Against the backdrop of the lingering indefinite strike embarked by the state civil servants, the governor, Idris Wada, has assured them that he will leave no stone unturned to pay the salaries owed them before the expiration of his administration.

The governor gave the assurance on Thursday in Lokoja during the flag-off of the graded separation interchange (fly-over) at the popular Ganaja junction in Lokoja metropolis.

The governor disclosed that the state has been obtaining bank facilities to augment the shortfall from the federation account to pay salaries since June last year, saying that the banks have stopped the facilities which militated against the regular payment of workers’ salaries.

“The truth is this, there was short fall in the revenue from the federation accounts. We have been obtaining overdraft to pay salaries since june last year.

“That was why we applied for bail out but I wonder why it has been subjected to politics, just to inflict financial pains on the civil servants. I assure them that  I will do everything within my power to pay the salaries before I leave office,” he promised .

The governor however noted that the construction of the fly-over bridge will no doubt give room for free flow of traffic and also improve the socio- economic activities of the people.

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Applause For PDP’s Outgoing Legislature Leaders

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The People’s Democratic Party (PDP) has commended the immediate-past Senate President, David Mark, and his Deputy, Ike Ekweremadu, for ably leading the House.

The party also commended the immediate-past Speaker of the House of Representatives Aminu Waziri Tambuwal and his deputy, Honorable Emeka Ihedioha for their efforts in steadying the ship of the last House despite some challenges.

National Publicity Secretary, Olisa Metuh said the leadership of the party notes the efforts of the last National Assembly under the Chairmanship of Senator Mark in ensuring unity among lawmakers and leading the federal legislature to provide the much needed direction for national development.

The former ruling party also showered encomiums on other legislators for their steadfastness to the party and the nation at large.

“The leadership of the People’s Democratic Party (PDP) and members of our great party nationwide appreciate the commitment of our leaders and members in the Seventh National Assembly for their selfless contributions to the development of our nation,” said Metuh.

“Indeed, we are pleased to underscore that in line with the undying values, tradition and manifesto of the PDP, our leaders and members in the last Senate and House of Representatives respectively, amply demonstrated that the true essence of statesmanship lies in employing its uncommon values to the benefit of the people rather than self and for this, we are very proud of them,” he added.

Metuh listed the passage of Freedom of Information Act, amendments to the Electoral Act for credible, free and fair elections among other important legislations passed under the PDP-led National Assembly.

The party said it is particularly satisfied that the outgoing PDP leadership in the National Assembly as it laid solid foundation upon which the nation’s legislature could always leverage for greater productivity in the interest of all.

Credit: CAJ News