The Sole Administrator of Rivers State, Ibok-Ete Ibas, has confirmed the release of withheld local government allocations for the state.

Ibas made this known during a meeting with Heads of Local Government Administrators in Port Harcourt.

While describing the gathering as a pivotal moment in the collective effort to restore stability and progress in the state, the sole administrator assured that necessary steps will be taken to ensure the prompt payment of workers’ salaries.

He also decried the economic hardship in the Niger Delta, saying that despite the region’s wealth of natural resources, its people continue to suffer.

“This is unacceptable,” he stated, emphasizing the need for transformation and accountability.

The administrator 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 are paid without delay.