Ogun state Governor, Ibikunle Amosun has paid the severance own allowance of his former appointees.
The governor however urged the beneficiaries to channel some of the money into the state’s economy.
His words: “This is to appreciate the good work that these persons have done for the state. They served from 2007 to 2011. Also, some served from 2011 to 2015. Some of them are still serving.
“We wanted to pay this money just like immediately we came in. Now, we are paying N1.5 billion to our office holders who have served and are still serving the state. It wouldn’t matter the political party and administration that you worked with.
“This money, about N13 billion being paid to our pensioners, civil servants and political office holders will rejuvenate our state’s economy. This will mean a lot to our market women, petty traders and taxi drivers.
“When we collect this money, most of it will be spent within the corridors of Ogun state. Judicious spending of this allowance will make our economy boom and our people will be better for it.”
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