The recent palliatives distributed by the Niger State Government to the 25 local government chairmen for sale have led to a challenging situation. According to reports, the Governor has issued a strict directive, warning the chairmen to return ₦9 million from the sale of the grains to the state by Friday, or face serious consequences.
While some local governments have fully paid their dues, others still have outstanding balances.
Local governments that have completed their payments are:Â
– BidaÂ
– EdatiÂ
– KatchaÂ
– MokwaÂ
– SulejaÂ
– LavunÂ
– AgaieÂ
– KontagoraÂ
– RafiÂ
– GuraraÂ
– TafaÂ
– New BussaÂ
– GbakoÂ
– PaikoroÂ
However, the following local governments still have balances to clear and are advised to reconcile their remittances with the Commissioner of Finance as soon as possible:
1. Bosso: ₦8,000 remaining from ₦19 millionÂ
2. Mashegu: ₦3,000 remaining from ₦19 millionÂ
3. Lapai: ₦12 million remaining from ₦19 millionÂ
4. Chanchaga:** ₦6 million remaining from ₦19 millionÂ
5. Mariga: ₦3 million remaining from ₦19 millionÂ
6. Magama: ₦7 million remaining from ₦19 millionÂ
7. Munya: ₦3 million remaining from ₦19 millionÂ
8. Shiroro: ₦200,000 remaining from ₦19 millionÂ
The leadership of the local government chairmen has pleaded for an extension, promising to settle the outstanding balances within the next few hours to avoid any severe consequences.
Peoplesmind