I call on the Federal Government to take drastic measures to change the harsh economic situation facing Nigerians.
We got the February allocation after deductions at source, including bonds incurred by the previous administration. It is becoming increasingly difficult for the government to meet its financial obligations. I have not seen anything like what has just been reported to me by the finance team. For this month, what has come into our state is N2.9 billion; it has never been this bad. Meanwhile, our salary obligation for civil servants alone, is about N4 billion, so you can see where we are, as a state.
Four years ago, when this government started, the first allocation we received was about N16 billion. At some point, it climbed to N18 and even N19 billion. And, that was why we put all your resources in most of these ambitious projects that a number of them, including the Ogobiri bridge, first flyover and several roads have been completed.
While advising Bayelsans particularly the workers to show greater understanding, your government would be compelled to take hard decisions after due consultations with stakeholders.
We assure you that we will however, improve on our security infrastructure and strategies to ensure that, the state maintains its position as one of the safest states in the federation for investments and other social activities.
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