Salary Arrears: Buhari Orders Release Of London-Paris Club Funds

President Muhmmadu Buhari has directed the Ministry of Finance and the Central Bank to release the second tranch of the London Paris club funds to states in other to ease their financial hardship.

The President gave the directive at Thursday’s National Executive Council (NEC) meeting held at the Council of Chambers, Presidential Villa, Aso Rock, Abuja.

President Buhari explained that the funds will help state governments pay outstanding salaries, adding that he will not rest until he addresses the challenges facing ailing families across the nation.

According to him, meeting the needs of citizens across the country is the only way he can show his appreciation for the love and support he has received from Nigerians.

I took the opportunity of the National Economic Council (NEC) Meeting today to meet with State Governors. pic.twitter.com/R3k5JN7DnO

— Muhammadu Buhari (@MBuhari) March 16, 2017

I have directed the Finance Minister and CBN Governor to speedily release the 2nd tranche of the London-Paris Club refunds to the States.

— Muhammadu Buhari (@MBuhari) March 16, 2017

My promise to Nigerians is that I will not rest until I address all the issues that affect you. One of these basic things is salaries.

— Muhammadu Buhari (@MBuhari) March 16, 2017

It is most important that workers are able to feed their families, and pay rent and school fees. Extremely important.

— Muhammadu Buhari (@MBuhari) March 16, 2017

As I’ve said before,pursuing the interest of the Nigerian people is the only way to show my gratitude for the love & support I’ve been shown

— Muhammadu Buhari (@MBuhari) March 16, 2017

At NEC I also apologized to the Govs for barring visits while I was away—I didn’t want Govt to move to London;I wanted it to remain in Abuja

— Muhammadu Buhari (@MBuhari) March 16, 2017

On entering the Council Chambers President Buhari went round to shake hands with all the governors in attendance.

After the president exchanged pleasantries with the governors, Chairman of the Nigerian Governors’ Forum, Abdulaziz Yari of Zamfara State, presented a card to the President on behalf of the governors.

Chairman, Nigerian Governors’ Forum, Abdulaziz Yari, Gov of Zamfara State, presented a Card to the President on behalf of the Governors pic.twitter.com/h5R68ZQuLv

—Presidency Nigeria (@NGRPresident) March 16, 2017