Benue news

BREAKING: Alia approves automation of local government salaries in Benue

The Executive Governor of Benue State, Rev. Fr. Dr. Hyacinth Iormem Alia, has approved the automation of local government council staff salaries. This initiative will be implemented by the agencies responsible for local government administration in the state.

In a statement, Mr. Elijah M. Dogoh, the Covering Permanent Secretary of the Bureau of Local Government and Chieftaincy Affairs, stated that the automation aims to help the government determine the actual financial implications of salary payments in the local government councils.

Directors of General Services and Administration (DGSA) across the 23 local government areas are instructed to inform all affected staff in their councils to appear in person for the exercise. No proxy screenings will be allowed. The affected staff must report for the exercise, which starts at 8 AM in all local government areas, as per the following schedule.

Staff removed from the payroll due to their employment in 2011-2012 are also required to appear for the screening exercise with the necessary documents listed below.

Requirements for Regular Staff on Payroll:

  1. Means of identification (NIN, Voter’s card, Driver’s license)
  2. Letter of first appointment
  3. Birth certificate/declaration of age
  4. Confirmation of appointment
  5. Certificate of local government origin
  6. All promotion letters issued by the commission
  7. All academic and professional qualifications
  8. Bank name
  9. Account number
  10. BVN
  11. Bank statement from April to June 2024

Requirements for Salary Automation (2011 & 2012 Staff Not on Payroll):

  1. Means of identification (NIN, Voter’s card, Driver’s license)
  2. Letter of first appointment
  3. Birth certificate/declaration of age
  4. Confirmation of appointment
  5. Certificate of local government origin
  6. All promotion letters issued by the commission
  7. All academic and professional qualifications
  8. Bank name
  9. Account number
  10. BVN
  11. Bank statement from January 2015 to December 2016

Schedule for Each Local Government Area:

  • Thursday and Friday, 18-19 July 2014: Agatu Local Government
  • Monday and Tuesday, 22-23 July: Apa
  • Wednesday and Thursday, 24-25 July: Ohimini
  • Friday and Saturday, 26-27 July: Ogbadibo
  • Monday and Tuesday, 29-30 July: Okpokwu
  • Wednesday and Thursday, 31 July – 1 August: Ado
  • Friday and Saturday, 2-3 August: Oju
  • Monday and Tuesday, 5-6 August: Obi
  • Wednesday and Thursday, 7-8 August: Otukpo
  • Friday and Saturday, 9-10 August: Gwer West
  • Monday and Tuesday, 12-13 August: Gwer East
  • Wednesday and Thursday, 14-15 August: Vandeikya
  • Friday and Saturday, 16-17 August: Konshisha
  • Monday and Tuesday, 19-20 August: Kwande
  • Wednesday and Thursday, 21-22 August: Ushongo
  • Friday and Saturday, 23-24 August: Gboko
  • Monday and Tuesday, 26-27 August: Buruku
  • Wednesday and Thursday, 28-29 August: Logo
  • Friday and Saturday, 30-31 August: Ukum
  • Monday and Tuesday, 2-3 September: Katsina-Ala
  • Wednesday and Thursday, 4-5 September: Tarka
  • Friday and Saturday, 6-7 September: Guma
  • Monday and Tuesday, 9-10 September: Makurdi
  • Wednesday and Thursday, 11-12 September: Mop-up exercise at the Conference Hall, BLGCA, Makurdi
Treasure Orokpo

A multi-talented individual with a passion for diverse fields, Treasure Orokpo is a trained journalist, skilled cook, and AI enthusiast. When she's not uncovering the latest stories, you can find her whipping up culinary creations in the kitchen and entertainment.

Recent Posts

Probe panel: Ortom defeats Benue state govt at appeal court

The Court of Appeal, Makurdi Division, on Thursday set aside the ruling of the Benue…

8 hours ago

Police take action over murder of lawyer Mark Ofikwu in Otukpo

The Benue State Police Command has confirmed the tragic killing of prominent Otukpo-based lawyer and…

9 hours ago

BREAKING: Reps reject bill proposing six-year single tenure for president, governors

A bill proposing a six-year single term for the office of the president and state…

10 hours ago

BREAKING: Senate approves Tinubu’s ₦1.77 Trillion loan request to address 2024 Budget deficit

The Senate has approved President Bola Tinubu’s ₦1.77 trillion ($2.2b) loan request following a voice…

11 hours ago

Finland arrests Simon Ekpa, four others over terrorism financing

Finnish-Nigerian separatist leader, Simon Ekpa, and four others have been arrested in Finland for involvement…

11 hours ago

BREAKING: Biafra: Simon Ekpa arrested in Finland

Finnish-Nigerian separatist agitator, Simon Ekpa, and four other persons have been arrested in Finland over…

12 hours ago