From Lawan Sunday,  Lafia
The Nasarawa State House of Assembly, has set up six-man committee to investigate  the state ministry of local government and chieftaincy affairs over non payment of June salary to local government staff.

The speaker, Hon.Ibrahim Balarabe Abdullahi made this known while constituting the committee after Mr. Danladi Jatau (PDP-Kokona West)  raised the issue under matters of public interest during the House proceedings in Lafia on Tuesday.

The speaker said that it was disheartening and unfortunate that up till now, June salary of the local government staff has not been paid.

“What is happening as regards local government salaries is sad and unfortunate, why is it that 16 days after, June salary of the local government staff has not been paid.

“We cannot fold our hands to see our brothers and sisters who are working at the local government suffering.

“I appreciate Hon Danladi Jatau for raising the matter and other members  for contributing positively on the matter.
“Hon. Danladi Jatau(PDP-Kokona West),Hon. Ibrahim Muluku(APC-Nassarawa Eggon East), Hon. John Osewu (PDP-Doma South) as members.
“Other members of the committee are Hon. Daniel Ogazi (APC-Kokona East), Hon.Abdulaziz Danladi (Keffi East, “he said .

Balarabe Abdullahi directed the committee to swing into action and submit their reports on  Monday July 22.