The Edo State Government says it has loaned local government councils in the state, the sum of N850 million to clear salaries of council workers for December, in lieu of the release of Federation Accounts Allocation Committee (FAAC) allocations to the councils.
The state governor Godwin Obaseki on Wednesday said he got the recommendation from the state’s ministry of finance which confirmed that the councils are yet to receive an allocation from the Federation Account even after the December 18, 2021, FAAC meeting in Abuja.
He disclosed this during an onboarding programme for his political appointees at the John Odigie-Oyegun staff training centre in Benin City, the Edo State’s capital.
The governor said its prudent management of public resources, made it possible to settle salaries and pension of state workers since December 14 from its Internally Generated Revenue (IGR).
According to the Finance Ministry who were part of the virtual FAAC meeting of December 18, where N675.9billion was shared among the three tiers of government, Edo state local government authorities have not been able to access their funds thereby putting them in a financial crisis.
In view of this, however, the executive council agreed that the State Government advance the 18 local government councils in the state a bailout to enable them to clear the salary of their workers.
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<p>Gallagher, the longest-serving member on the Canadiens' current roster, and Fortin, a Quebec native, <a href="https://www.mtlblog.com/montreal-canadiens-brendan-gallagher-emma-fortin-wedding-photos" target="_blank">tied the knot in a beautiful Montreal ceremony last July</a>.</p><p>Their wedding was a star-studded affair, with several of the Alberta native's teammates in attendance, including captain Nick Suzuki and his fiancée Caitlin Fitzgerald, Carey and Angela Price, as well as Cole Caufield, Sam Montembeault, Jake Evans, and Christian Dvorak, among others.</p><p>In early December, the couple shared the exciting news that they were expecting their first child.</p><p>Gallagher, who was drafted by the Canadiens back in 2010, has spent his entire NHL career in Montreal. Over the years, he has become a fan favourite, known for his relentless work ethic, leadership, and ability to spark energy on the ice. With over 800 career games and 450 points under his belt, he remains a cornerstone of the franchise.</p><p>Netting 25 points in 61 games this year, he is on pace to log his most productive season since 2019-2020.</p><p>Throw his newly acquired dad strength into the equation, and he could help Montreal get into the postseason.</p><p><br/></p>
