
The Chief Press Secretary to Edo State Governor, Mr. Fred Itua, has denied that the state authorities owed native authorities employees January wage, in view of the crises within the 18 councils.
Itua, yesterday in a press release in Benin, mentioned the hearsay was not solely false, but in addition mischievous and supposed to mislead the general public.
He referred to as on the general public to disregard the hearsay, which he described because the handiwork of mischief makers, who have been envious of the successes recorded by the Governor Monday Okpebholo administration since approaching board on November 12, 2024.
Reaffirming Okpebholo’s dedication to employees’ welfare, the CPS mentioned no civil servant within the state, together with native authorities employees, was owed, as all funds, together with that of January 2025 wage, had been paid.