Benue State Governor, Samuel Ortom has
promised civil servants in the state that his
administration will clear all outstanding salaries
before the end of this year.
Governor Ortom made the promise when he spoke
at the unveiling ceremony of the maiden edition of
Benue Students Annual Festival (BENSAFE) held at
the Senate chamber of the Benue State University,
Makurdi on Thursday.

The Governor who was ably represented by the
Commissioner for Education, Science and
Technology, Prof Dennis Tyavyar said he was not
oblivious of the plight of workers in the state and
that efforts were being put together both at the
state and federal government level to ensure that
outstanding salaries were paid before the year
runs out.
He also warned schools indulging in exam
malpractices, promising to close those caught in
the act.

Benue government is owing state and local
government civil servants at least 4-5 months
wages respectively.